Gadfly
Hosts Dusty Wilson and Oona O'Leary meet up fortnightly to chat about third parties, fringe candidates, and generally weird American electoral history.
S6 E1 · Tue, January 28, 2025
Stubbs Stec-Spone
Hey, y'all! We are back from our holiday hiatus and due to the world just being a ball of chaos, we are focusing on something a bit more whimsical. In the late '90s, the town of Talkeetna, Alaska named a cat by the name of Stubbs as their mayor. Join us as we not only cover the life of Stubbs, but also look into the history of a town that didn't blink twice at naming a feline mayor. Support the show
S5 E17 · Sun, November 17, 2024
How to Leave America: An Amateur Guide
Hey, y'all. Due to recent events in American politics, there has been an increased interest in finding residency and/or citizenship in other countries. Because of that, we did a whole episode that goes over the dozen or so ways Americans can attain long-term residency or outright citizenship in other nations. Also, I know we said this plenty in the episode, but neither of us are experts in the subject of immigration. If you plan on taking further steps, please consult an attorney or organization that is well versed in immigration to the country of your choice. Support the show
S5 E16 · Sat, November 02, 2024
Rage Against the War Machine 2.0
Hey, y'all! Despite the first Rage Against the War Machine rally having a less than stellar attendance, Angela McArdle and Nick Brana decided to run it back this year and now we have to talk about it. Join us as we discuss open mic decorum, the dumbest plan Lyndon LaRouche ever conceived, and the bizarre choice of having a self-proclaimed Secretary of Retribution close out an anti-war rally. Support the show
S5 E15 · Sat, October 19, 2024
2024 Green Party National Convention - Jill Stein
Hey, y'all! With the election around the corner it's time we close out our preview of the major third party candidates with the one and only Jill Stein. Many Americans have an extremely limited knowledge of Dr. Stein that seems to just start on November of 2016. So, join us as we go on a deep dive, debunk some myths, and discover some brand new frustrations. Support the show
S5 E14 · Mon, September 23, 2024
2024 Green Party National Convention - The Runners Up
Hey, y'all! Today we begin to end the third party convention season with part one about the Green Party. There is quite a bit to talk about, so join us as we dive into all the candidates that ran against the automatic favorite and eventual winner, Dr. Jill Stein. Support the show
S4 E20 · Sun, September 22, 2024
2023 Socialist Party USA National Convention
Hey, y'all! This week we discuss the national convention held by the Socialist Party USA. Mostly we talk quite a bit about the platform, a little about ASMR soybean harvesting, and a medium amount about the radness of VP nominee Stephanie Cholensky. Support the show
S5 E13 · Fri, September 06, 2024
2024 Libertarian National Convention (w/ Jordan Willow Evans)
Hey, y'all! This week we continue our dive into the major third party conventions, but this time around we needed some help. Joining us to make sense of the drama-filled Libertarian National Convention is journalist extraordinaire Jordan Willow Evans. Support the show
S5 E12 · Fri, August 23, 2024
2024 Constitution Party Presidential Nominee: Randall Terry - Part 2
Hey, y'all! We are back to continue the tale of anti-abortion activist Randall Terry. Join us as we talk about Randy's rise to national notoriety, his fall into financial reckoning, and the ultimate divorced dad energy of his 2003 album Dark Sunglasses Day. Support the show
S5 E11 · Sat, August 10, 2024
2024 Constitution Party Presidential Nominee: Randall Terry - Part 1
Hey, y'all! The Constitution Party selected Randall Terry to be their nominee for president this year, so we're stepping up to tell the packed history of the man who was the face of the anti-abortion movement in the late '80s. Support the show
S5 E10 · Fri, July 19, 2024
So, How's Everyone Doing?
Hey, y'all! After a long hiatus we are back and it only felt appropriate to check in on some folks who are running for president. So join us as we group therapy our way through an attempted assassination, a party's attempts to replace and/or keep their candidate, & the dumpster fire that is Cornel West's current campaign. Support the show
S5 E9 · Fri, May 17, 2024
2024 Socialist Workers Party Presidential Ticket: Rachele Fruit & Dennis Richter
Hey, y'all! We are back on the 2024 election beat and this week we are talking about the presidential nominees for the Socialist Workers Party. Join us as we dive into the drama-filled, nonsensical, and outright infuriating history of the SWP & the people most appropriately suited to represent them in 2024. Support the show
S5 E8 · Sat, May 04, 2024
Eurovision 2024
Hey, y'all! This week we are doing something a little different. Oona is taking the lead to teach Dusty all about the musical extravaganza that is Eurovision. Stay tuned for random sports analogies that may or may not work, comparisons to the American electoral college, and the crushing realization that Benjamin Netanyahu absolutely played everyone in charge. It's a real douze point of an episode. Support the show
S5 E7 · Fri, April 19, 2024
Eugene Debs - Part 6
Hey, y'all! We are finally at the end of our Debs-a-thon and oooh lordy does it kind of sad. Join us as Eugene makes one last valiant attempt to bring Socialism to America only to be met with the most insurmountable odds possible. Support the show
S5 E6 · Fri, April 05, 2024
Eugene Debs - Part 5
Hey, y'all! Things sure haven't been easy for Gene Debs, huh? In this episode he is, yet again, forced to run for president, deal with theological splits in his own party, and become a repository for every old timey disease that doesn't kill people immediately. Lookin' at you, lumbago. Support the show
S5 E5 · Fri, March 22, 2024
Eugene Debs - Part 4
Hey, y'all! For part four of the Eugene Debs saga, Gene keeps doing the thing he is best at and the thing he desperately never wants to do again: starting a brand new union and running for president. Also, he gets to experience the joy of trying to keep a group of socialists from splitting into their own party. In this episode, Gene is not having a great time. Support the show
S5 E4 · Sat, March 09, 2024
Eugene Debs - Part 3
Hey, y'all! We are off onto part 3 of the Eugene Debs adventure. He's tried unionizing. He's tried having faith in the federal government. But what he hasn't done is create his own political party and get guilt tripped into running for president. Support the show
S5 E3 · Sun, February 18, 2024
Eugene Debs - Part 2
Hey, y'all! We return to the tale of Eugene Debs, his fight to unite all the rail jobs under one union, and his battle against George Pullman. Support the show
S5 E2 · Fri, February 02, 2024
Eugene Debs - Part 1
Hey, yall! After months of teasing, it's finally here. We are kicking off our long series on the most famous of American socialists, Eugene V. Debs. In part one we cover Gene's childhood, his Millennial-esque adolescence, and his all encompassing love for his mother. Oh, and also we talk about him leading a union and his first tenure in an elected position. Support the show
S5 E1 · Fri, January 19, 2024
Transhumanist Party
Hey, y'all! We kick off our newest season by diving deep into the philosophy and politics of living forever. Which also means we get to talk about Atlas Shrugged more than we would have liked. Support the show
S4 E23 · Fri, January 05, 2024
The Lesser-Known Democrats Your Could (Possibly) Vote For in the Primaries
The Democratic primaries and upon us, but what options are there for people not super excited to vote for Joe Biden, Marianne Williamson, or Dean Phillips? Well, lucky for you, there are four other candidates on quite a few state ballots that might just pique your interest. Join us as we look at the campaigns of Gabriel Cornejo, Stephen Lyons, Frankie Lozada, and Mando Perez-Serrato. Support the show
S4 E22 · Fri, December 22, 2023
Shiva Ayyadurai - Part 2
Hey, y'all! We are closing out the year with the most conspiracy laden episode to date, which is...saying something. When we last left Shiva he had lost his race for the Senate & ascended to peak Divorced Guy by suing any news outlet that didn't agree he solely invented email. Of course, this led him to a brand new world on the cutting edge of conspiracy theory stardom. Support the show
S4 E21 · Fri, December 08, 2023
Shiva Ayyadurai - Part 1
Hey, y'all! We are closing out the near year with a dude we've wanted to talk about since episode one and has recently road a wave of social media semi-fame into sort of relevance. We are talking about the one and only Shiva Ayyadurai. Support the show
S4 E19 · Fri, October 27, 2023
Aaron Coleman
Hey, y'all! This week is a somewhat part two of last week's episode where we cover a teenager that also sort of ran for Governor of Kansas in 2018. Aaron Coleman was one of the youngest state representatives in American history and to talk about him the episode needs a blanket trigger warning. Support the show
S4 E18 · Fri, October 13, 2023
Gen Z Memes the 2018 Kansas Election
Hey, y'all! This week we return to Kansas to talk about a myriad of stories. We talk about Kansas election law, memes, but ultimately, this is the story of all the teens that entered to mostly run for Governor. Support the show
S4 E17 · Fri, September 29, 2023
2024 Party of Socialism & Liberation Presidential Ticket: Claudia De La Cruz & Karina Garcia
Hey, y'all! This week we are diving back into the 2024 Presidential election. The Party of Socialism & Liberation (PSL) announced their presidential ticket via a very well produced video that took leftist Twitter by storm. But who are Claudia De La Cruz & Karina Garcia? What does the PSL stand for? What secrets does the party hold? Partial answer to the last question: this episode does require a trigger warning for sexual violence and talk of suicidal ideation. Support the show
S4 E16 · Fri, September 15, 2023
America's Two-Party System Isn't Really Normal
Hey, y'all! America is one of around a dozen countries to go all-in on the two-party system. But why? To figure this out, we are going international and looking at a few other nations that have found varying definitions of "success" rolling with only a pair of major parties. Support the show
S4 E15 · Fri, September 01, 2023
Hank O'Leary-Roberts
Hey, y'all! It has been a rough month of topics so, this week, we are taking a turn for the adorable. We are going all the way back to 2012 to discuss the Senatorial run of Hank O'Leary-Roberts or, as he is more commonly known, Hank the Cat. Support the show
S4 E14 · Fri, August 18, 2023
Humanity for Peace
Hey, y'all! After the dismal attendance at the Rage Against the War Machine rally, the folks in charge went and did a sequel in Manhattan. Humanity for Peace was an anti-war rally held on the anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. It was also an excuse for every (alleged) political cult to get together.. So, of course, we're going to talk about it. Support the show
S4 E13 · Fri, July 28, 2023
2023 American Solidarity Party National Convention - Part 2
Hey, y'all! We are back with part two on the 2023 American Solidarity Party National Convention. In this episode, we cover the five people who stepped forward to compete for the presidential nomination. Support the show
S4 E12 · Fri, July 21, 2023
2023 American Solidarity Party National Convention - Part 1
Hey, y'all! After a long hiatus, we are back. This week is the first episode of our two-parter on the American Solidarity Party's 2023 National Convention. In this episode, we cover Christian Democracy in general, the history of the ASP, and their official platform going into the election year. Support the show
S4 E11 · Fri, June 09, 2023
Council Wars - Part 2
Hey, y'all! We return this week to part two of the Council Wars. In this episode, we talk about the first mayoral race of Harold Washington and the many mini-wars that followed.
S4 E10 · Fri, May 26, 2023
Council Wars - Part 1
Hey, y'all! Come join us around the campfire as we tell a true Chicago tale. In the '80s, the city would be gripped by the Council Wars. A time of dense corruption, third party growth, and overwhelming racism. But first, we have to talk about one of the two main characters in this story: civil rights activist, State Representative, and lover of fuckin' Harold Washington.
S4 E9 · Fri, May 12, 2023
2023 Prohibition Party National Convention
Hey, y'all! This week we celebrate the start of the 2024 presidential election season by covering the Prohibition Party's convention in Buffalo, New York. Support the show
S4 E8 · Fri, April 28, 2023
Getting Down with the Griftness
Hey, y'all! This week we turn from political campaigns & fun history to the big trend of this last April: anti-woke grifts. Join us as we discuss Conservative Dad's Ultra Right Beer, Bona Dea Cosmetics, and Mammoth Nation. NOTE: This episode contains an addendum due to Ultra Right Beer updating where they were brewing about an hour after we finished recording. So stay tuned after the credits for that update. Support the show
S4 E7 · Fri, April 14, 2023
William Augustus Bowles
Hey, y'all! This week we are covering the self-proclaimed Commander in Chief of the Muskogee & Seminole, attempted founder of an entirely new nation, and all around teenage dirt-bag William Augustus Bowles. Support the show
S4 E6 · Fri, March 31, 2023
Douglas Stringfellow
Hey, y'all! This week we are covering a man that the New Yorker dubbed, "the original George Santos," Congressman Douglas Stringfellow. Support the show
S4 E5 · Fri, March 24, 2023
William "Bill Wyatt" Tsangares
Hey, y'all! We are back this week to talk about a man who created a whole alter ego just to take on President George W. Bush, novelty t-shirt sovereign William Tsangares. Support the show
S4 E4 · Sat, March 11, 2023
Gadfly Movie Night: My Son Hunter starring Laurence Fox
Hey, y'all! This week we have another installment of Gadfly Movie Night. Political nerd Gabby Vice and screenwriter Jake Disch join us to talk about a movie that never figures out what it is and how much Laurence Fox & Hunter Biden really have in common. Support the show
S4 E3 · Fri, February 24, 2023
Rage Against the War Machine 2: The Reviewening
Hey, y'all! The Rage Against the War Machine happened and now we got to talk about it. Lots of nonsense went down, but we've distilled it down into a few speeches, audio clips, and critique of '90s stand-up comedy. Support the show
S4 E2 · Fri, February 17, 2023
Rage Against the War Machine
Hey, y'all! This Sunday, the Mises Caucus led Libertarian Party and the Movement for a People's Party are coming together to throw an old fashioned anti-war rally...or are they? Join us as we talk about the speakers, the allied organizations, and the cornucopia of conspiracy theories supported by those involved. Support the show
S4 E1 · Fri, February 10, 2023
Mordecai Manuel Noah
Hey, y'all! We are finally back to kick off our new season with a trailblazer in politics, theatre, Zionism, and racism, Mordecai Manuel Noah. Support the show
S3 E42 · Fri, December 30, 2022
Third Party Tales from the 2022 Midterms
Hey, y'all! This week we are joined by podcast editor Brianna Valentine to round out the year and discuss stories of third party success and near misses. Support the show
S3 E41 · Fri, December 23, 2022
Jimmy McMillan & the Rent Is Too Damn High Party
Hey, y'all! This week we cover potential the most meme-famous politician of 2010: Jimmy McMillan of the Rent Is Too Damn High Party. Support the show
S3 E40 · Fri, December 09, 2022
People's Party of Florida v. Florida Department of State (2022)
Hey, y'all! Over the summer of 2022, the Florida chapter of Movement for a People's Party attempted to run the party's first ever political candidate. However, they were denied by the Florida Division of Elections. This kicked off a few months of legal nonsense and you bet we're here for it. Since neither Dusty or Oona have passed the bar, we are joined by attorney Christine Beam. Support the show
S3 E39 · Fri, December 02, 2022
Gadfly Movie Night: Alongside Night starring the Libertarian Social Philosophy of Agorism
Hey, y'all! It's time for another Gadfly Movie Night. This week we dive into the Libertarian science fiction, action, spy thriller Alongside Night. And sure, political nominees Ron Paul, Dennis Hof, and Adam Kokesh make brief cameo appearances, but the real star is the niche philosophy of Agorism. Joining the cast this week to make sense of all this are comic artist & essayist Carmilla Morrell and Artistic Director of The Plagiarists, Christina Casano. Support the show
S3 E38 · Fri, November 25, 2022
Huey Long - Part 6
Hey, y'all! At long last we reach the end of Huey Long's quest for ultimate power. Will it end in Huey becoming president or a second option he would be less likely to take? Or a horrible third option? Tune in and find out! Support the show
S3 E37 · Fri, November 18, 2022
Huey Long - Part 5
Hey, y'all! This week we have part 5 of the Huey Long saga. In this episode. Huey runs for Senate and then makes the majority of the Senate wish he didn't win. Support the show
S3 E36 · Fri, November 11, 2022
Huey Long - Part 4
Hey, y'all! We are back with part four of the Huey Long Story: More Huey More Problems. In this episode we cover the only major thing that happened in Huey in 1929: his impeachment. Support the show
S3 E35 · Fri, November 04, 2022
Huey Long - Part 3
Hey, y'all! We are back this week for our third installment on the Louisiana King of Progressive Populism, Huey Long. This time we talk about Huey speed-running being Governor. Support the show
S3 E34 · Fri, October 28, 2022
Huey Long - Part 2
Hey, y'all! Welcome to part two of the Huey Long journey. In this episode we cover Huey's two attempts to run for Governor and the lessons he learned along the way. Also there's an elevator fight with an old man. Support the show
S3 E33 · Fri, October 21, 2022
Huey Long - Part 1
Hey, y'all! This week we are diving into one those deep dives that just keep going and going. In the early 20th century, Louisiana politics became the playground of the most powerful progressive populist America had even seen: an enigmatic attorney named Huey Long. For part one, we are talking about Huey's childhood, his skill at dropping out of all forms of education, his start in law, and his first political race for State Railroad Commission. Support the show
S3 E32 · Fri, October 14, 2022
Jello Biafra
Hey, y'all! This week we are discussing an originator of the hardcore punk genre and occasional political candidate Jello Biafra. Support the show
S3 E31 · Fri, September 30, 2022
Faith Spotted Eagle
Hey, y'all! This week we are talking about a history maker in American politics, a tireless advocate, and overall badass, Faith Spotted Eagle. Support the show
S3 E30 · Fri, September 23, 2022
Gadfly Movie Night: Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell starring Ambassador Carla Sands
Hey, y'all! Politicians are sometimes in movies and, when we need a break, we watch them. For this episode of Gadfly Movie Night we are discussing Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell starring former US Ambassador to Denmark and 2022 Pennsylvania Senate candidate Carla Sands. We've also brought in a couple of guests to help us out: editor of this very podcast Brianna Valentine and indigenous playwright Dillon Chitto. Support the show
S3 E29 · Fri, September 16, 2022
Benigno Fitial & the Covenant Party - Part 2
Hey, y'all! We are back this week to continue the tale of the casual corruption & political ambition of Benigno Fitial. Support the show
S3 E28 · Fri, September 09, 2022
Benigno Fitial & the Covenant Party - Part 1
Hey, y'all! This week we are branching outside of the 50 states and taking a look at the Northern Mariana Islands. This American territory/commonwealth has a long, intricate history, but also features one of the more hilariously corrupt people we've talked about thus far. Join us as discuss Benigno Fitial and his self-focused Covenant Party. Support the show
S3 E27 · Fri, August 26, 2022
Gabriel Green & the Campaign from Alpha Centauri
Hey, y'all! This week we are going back to the Flying Saucer Craze if the mid-20th Century. Many people would become celebrities within the UFO world, but only Gabriel Green would take his outer space experiences and turn them into a genuinely chill political ideology. Support the show
S3 E26 · Fri, August 19, 2022
Dominion of Melchizedek
Hey, y'all! This week we return to the wild world of micronations. The Dominion of Melchizedek really had no set location, but where they did reside was deep within multiple financial scams throughout the '90s. Support the show
S3 E25 · Fri, August 12, 2022
Robert Healey & the Cool Moose Party
Hey, y'all! This week we are diving into the tale of Robert Healey and his quest to become governor of Rhode Island or, second best, completely eradicate the position of Lt. Governor. Support the show
S3 E24 · Fri, August 05, 2022
Andrew Kehoe
Hey, y'all! We are diving back into horrific true crime this week and discussing objectively one of the worst people to ever run for and win public office in America: town clerk, school board treasurer, and mass murderer Andrew Kehoe. Support the show
S3 E23 · Fri, July 29, 2022
Gadfly Movie Night: Rescue Force starring Bo Gritz
Hey, y'all! We got a special one for you today. Turns out, politicians are sometimes in movies and when we need a break we're gonna watch them. For the inaugural Gadfly Movie Night we are discussing Rescue Force, a "film" starring former Presidential nominee, Christian identity stan, and self-proclaimed inspiration for Rambo, Bo Gritz. We've also brought in a couple of guests to help us through this hell: director & yeller Jack Macklin and host of Uncanny Cinema, Linton Lewis Support the show
S3 E22 · Fri, July 22, 2022
The American Antipopes - Part 2
Hey, y'all! We are back with part two of our dive into the world of American Antipopes. This week, we actually talk about all six men who decided post Vatican II that they needed to get some folks together and make themselves the true heirs of the traditional Roman Catholic Church. Support the show
S3 E21 · Fri, July 15, 2022
The American Antipopes - Part 1
Hey, y'all! Throughout Catholic history there have been occasions when a rival, anti, pope will be elected by a breakaway group. That hasn't happened officially since the 15th century, but that didn't stop people from just making themselves pope anyway... But first, we have part 1: a primer of all the history and context you need for the next episode to make the most sense. Support the show
S3 E20 · Fri, July 08, 2022
Preview 2022: Missouri Senate - Part 2
Hey, y'all! We are back for part 2 covering the upcoming primary for the US Senate seat in Missouri. This week we are looking at the 11 Democratic candidates battling for the nomination who, according to the most recent, unbiased poll, are all polling between 1% and 10%. Support the show
S3 E19 · Fri, July 01, 2022
Preview 2022: Missouri Senate - Part 1
Hey, y'all! We are back this week with a new edition covering the upcoming midterms. This time we travel to the state of Missouri, where both the GOP and Dems are caught up in a pile-up of competition. First, we are looking at the GOP primary, where the competition is just chock fuel of genuine monsters...with one delightful exception. Support the show
S3 E18 · Fri, June 24, 2022
The Radical Centrist Internet Primaries: Unity08 & Americans Elect
Hey, y'all! This week we are diving into somewhat of a fad movement on the late aughts and early 10s: online voting. While no one has yet to perfect voting in federal elections via an app, there were a pair of centrist movements that sought nominate a ticket for president though an online primary & convention. Support the show
S3 E17 · Fri, June 17, 2022
The New Leaders of the Libertarian Party
Hey, y'all! This week we are discussing the recent power shift that occurred at the 2022 Libertarian National Convention. What was known as the Pragmatic Caucus has been effectively leading the party into it's strongest election success in the party's history, but for some, it was at the expense of watering down the party's ideals. Enter the Mises Caucus: a group that, depending on who you ask, are the true stewards of limitless liberty or a group of perpetually online, racist edgelords. Support the show
S3 E16 · Mon, June 13, 2022
Preview 2022: Vote Harder is a ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Plan
Hey, y'all! Thanks for your patience on this episode. Was a lot to tie together and hope it's worth the wait. This week, we are delving back into Preview 2022, but we're not talking about a race or candidate. Instead we are looking at the Democratic Party's plan for ending the filibuster to pass laws to reform voting rights, codify Roe, and protect civil rights of LGBTQ+ people. The plan that alludes there is nothing more they can do. That it is solely up to the voting public to Vote Harder in the midterms. But does that plan even have a possibility of succeeding? And if so, what is the most that could be expected? Support the show
S3 E15 · Fri, May 27, 2022
Dr. John R. Brinkley - Part 4
Hey, y'all! Today we come to a close on the wild story of Dr. on occasion John R. Brinkley. Join us as we discuss John's rebirth in Del Rio, Texas, his ridiculous renovated mansion, & his final attempt to gain political office. Support the show
S3 E14 · Fri, May 20, 2022
John R. Brinkley - Part 3
Hey, y'all! We are back with a new chapter in the adventure of no-longer-a-doctor John R. Brinkley. In this episode, John decides to get revenge against the Kansas Medical Board the only way he knows how: by running for Governor. Support the show
S3 E13 · Fri, May 13, 2022
Dr. John R. Brinkley - Part 2
Hey, y'all! We are back with the continued adventures of goat gland impotence quack Doc John Brinkley. This week, he faces the joys of absolute success and the miseries of federal oversight. Support the show
S3 E12 · Fri, May 06, 2022
"Dr." John R. Brinkley - Part 1
Hey, y'all! This week we begin an epic of con artistry, quackery, and pure ambition. John R. Brinkley was the son of an Appalachian doctor with all the hope to follow in his dad's footsteps. And despite sudden national need for diplomas and licensing, he was determined to make his dream come true. Support the show
S3 E11 · Fri, April 29, 2022
The Incorporation of Von Ormy, Texas
Hey, y'all! We are going back to Texas this week to discuss how the small town of Von Ormy became the state's very first Liberty City: a place with minimal regulation, (eventually) no property tax, and lots of unresolved arguments about sewer systems. Support the show
S3 E10 · Fri, April 22, 2022
Preview 2022: Pennsylvania's 1st & 3rd Congressional Districts
Hey, y'all! This week we return to Pennsylvania to review a pair of Congressional races featuring the state's incumbents at the greatest risk of losing their jobs. Support the show
S3 E9 · Fri, April 15, 2022
Preview 2022: Pennsylvania Governor
Hey, y'all! We are back again this week with a new Preview 2022. This time around we go to Pennsylvania to look at a Republican primary full of one really amazing person and a half dozen fascists. Support the show
S3 E8 · Fri, April 08, 2022
Second Vermont Republic
Hey, y'all! We are back this week with the story of one man's dream: to move to a state and decide that what everyone there really needs is a leftist Libertarian movement to secede from America. Support the show
S3 E7 · Fri, April 01, 2022
Preview 2022: Ohio Senate
Hey, y'all! We're hitting the primary season here in America, so we are diving back into our Preview 2022 series to learn who is running. And who is running in Ohio for Senate? Oh, just a pack of god damn ghouls. Special thanks to adjunct professor Nicki Mazzocca for her segment detailing why the book Hillbilly Elegy is pure garbage. Support the show
S3 E6 · Fri, March 18, 2022
Red Kelly & the OWL Party
Hey, y'all! It's about time we slow things down for all you cool cats and get into something real hip. I'm talking jazz. Bebop. Cool tunes to make you sink into a dreamlike state. Today we will be talking about a political party from Washington that was formed by an old jazz-man, his band, his bar employees, his regulars, and his mother-in-law. Today we cover Red Kelly, the bass player who promised to run for governor, so long as he never had to take it seriously. **Side note, the song at the end of the episode is On Green Dolphin Street, featuring Ernestine Anderson on vocals, Red Kelly on bass, Jack Perciful on piano, Don "Earthquake" Ober on guitar, and Dave Coleman on drums. You can listen to it for yourself on Youtube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEQFPauXrCk&ab_channel=SeanOber Support the show
S3 E5 · Fri, March 11, 2022
The Arrival & Fall of the Movement for a People's Party
Hey, y'all. The Movement for a People's Party (MPP) was founded by Nick Brana as an attempt to woo Bernie Sanders into leading a third party and fully replace the Democrats by 2020. Since it's creation in 2017, accusations of mismanagement, toxicity, racism, and sexual harassment have come to light. Special thanks to all of the former members who talked with us. You're all amazing humans and we hope we do your experiences justice. Support the show
S3 E4 · Fri, March 04, 2022
SUPERDELL Schanze
Hey, y'all! Are you in the market for a late '90s computer? It has...probably RAM? It can download a whole song from Napster in two hours. And you could buy it from this week's topic, the menace of the road and skies, SUPERDELL Schanze. Support the show
S3 E3 · Fri, February 25, 2022
Preview 2022: Texas' 28th & 30th Congressional Districts
Hey, y'all! We are back this week with another edition of Preview 2022. The Texas midterm primaries are only days away and two left leaning districts are going to be having some close races amongst the Dems. We look at Texas' 28th and 30th district to review the newest chapter in the ages long battle between centrist/liberals and progressives. Support the show
S3 E2 · Fri, February 18, 2022
Emperor Norton I
Hey, y'all! We are back and boy howdy do we have a real joy of an episode for you. Today we will be covering the life and times of America's first and only emperor, Joshua Abraham Norton. Support the show
S3 E1 · Fri, January 28, 2022
Preview 2022: Texas Attorney General
Hey, y'all! Welcome to the beginning of season 3 of Gadfly and a return to our Preview 2022 series. This week we will be covering the highly contentious race to become the next Attorney General of Texas. Support the show
S2 E44 · Fri, January 14, 2022
Lyndon LaRouche - Part 7
Hey, y'all! We did it! We are at the last chapter in the long, strange story of Lyndon LaRouche. We end by talking about Lyndon's last group of allies as well as how LaRoucheism is alive and well today, Support the show
S2 E43 · Fri, January 07, 2022
Lyndon LaRouche - Part 6
Hey, y'all! It's time for the objectively happiest episode of the LaRouche story, cause in this part we are focusing on the trial that ultimately sends Lyndon to prison and of course its all wacky conspiracy hijinks. Support the show
S2 E42 · Fri, December 31, 2021
Lyndon LaRouche - Part 5
Happy Nealy New Year, y'all! Welcome back to the 5th part of our Lyndon LaRouche saga. This week we cover what can best be described as Lyndon's high water mark of success. Which, yeah. isn't saying a lot, but let this alleged cult leader have this. Support the show
S2 E41 · Fri, December 17, 2021
Lyndon LaRouche - Part 4
Hey, y'all! We continue our saga of Lyndon LaRouche, this time covering the end of the US Labor Party, Lyn's newfound love, and a disturbing amount of cat murder. Support the show
S2 E40 · Fri, December 10, 2021
Lyndon LaRouche - Part 3
Hey, y'all! We continue our tale of Lyndon as we follow his sudden turn from the far-left to the far-right. And screw it, he might as well run for President also. Support the show
S2 E39 · Fri, December 03, 2021
Lyndon LaRouche - Part 2
Hey, y'all! Welcome back to week two of LaRouche-palooza. We join Lyndon as he declares war against every far left organization aside from his own, starts his own political party, and turns his followers into his own personal cult. Also, many thanks to John Stiens for supplying his talents for this episode. Support the show
S2 E38 · Fri, November 26, 2021
Lyndon LaRouche - Part 1
Hey, y'all! We are back with our multi-part series and are hitting probably the godfather of third party people. Today we are covering the early Commie years of gadfly of all gadflies, Lyndon LaRouche. Support the show
S2 E37 · Fri, November 19, 2021
Soledad Chávez de Chacón
Hey, y'all! Welcome back this week as we dive into some obscure history and talk about something super weird...the first woman to ever hold statewide office. Support the show
S2 E36 · Fri, November 12, 2021
James Ray Houston
Hey, y'all! This week we are covering James Ray Houston, the high school dropout who pushed the Independent American Party of Nevada from the verge of death, all while maintaining one hell of a grift. Support the show
S2 E35 · Fri, October 29, 2021
2021 NYC Mayoral Election
Hey, y'all! We are on the verge of Election Day 2021 and we decided to take a look at the graveyard of political aspirations: the New York City mayoral race. Support the show
S2 E34 · Fri, October 22, 2021
Jason Ravnsborg
Hey, y'all! We are back this week with a super spoooky Halloweeeeeen! This week, we return to the world of true crime and talk about current South Dakota Attorney General Jason Ravnsborg [thunder]. Support the show
S2 E33 · Fri, October 15, 2021
Andrew Yang's Forward Party
Hey, y'all! Out of somewhat nowhere, former presidential and NYC mayoral candidate Andrew Yang announced his brand new third party. Join us as we discuss Andrew's past, the tenets of his new party, and the dozen or so planks that make up the Forward Party's ideals. Support the show
S2 E32 · Fri, October 08, 2021
The Conch Republic
Hey, y'all! We are back this week with a buck wild story from the southernmost point in continental America: Key West, Florida. Join us as we discuss Mayor Dennis Wardlow and his eventual ascension to goofball secessionist. Support the show
S2 E31 · Fri, October 01, 2021
The Very Odd 2012 Democratic Presidential Primaries
Hey, y'all. We are beyond psyched to be back this week to talk about just a truly bizarre moment of forgotten recent history. In 2012, Barack Obama would cruise to an easy renomination in the Democratic primaries...but did he really? In this 25 page essay I will- Support the show
S2 E30 · Fri, September 17, 2021
Occupy Wall Street
Hey, y'all! We are back, this time for the both of us to get all nostalgic for the days of Occupy Wall Street. But did you know that Occupy actually ran against Barack Obama in the 2012 Democratic Presidential Primaries? Support the show
S2 E29 · Fri, September 10, 2021
The Toledo War
Hey, y'all! We are back this week to talk about the time Michigan and Ohio nearly went to war over a port city and a big ole swamp. Support the show
S2 E28 · Fri, September 03, 2021
Larry Elder
Hey, y'all! With the Cali Recall only weeks away and mail-in ballots already out, we figured it was about time we circled back to talk about the leading candidate of the race to replace Gavin Newsom: conservative talking head and generally awful person, Larry Elder. Before diving in, this episode does require a warning up front in that it will contain talk of mental abuse, sexual abuse, racism, homophobia, and transphobia. Support the show
S2 E27 · Fri, August 27, 2021
A Conspiracy of Kings
Hey, y'all! This week we are going the furthest back in time we have ever gone before: the midst of the Revolutionary War. While we Americans mostly know about a handful of battles and a half dozen founding fathers, one of the things we absolutely didn't learn about were the few times that folks floated the idea of just having America become a monarchy. In this episode we will be covering the Newburgh conspiracy, the Prussian scheme, and the disappointed dad energy of George Washington. Support the show
S2 E26 · Fri, August 20, 2021
Sister Boom Boom & The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
Hey, y'all! We are back this week with a genuinely heartwarming tale of charitable drag nuns and the time a member of their group ran for office in San Francisco. Support the show
S2 E25 · Fri, August 13, 2021
Preview 2022: Wyoming At-Large Congressional Race
Hey, y'all! We are back this week for a brand new installment of Preview 2022. For this race, we travel to Wyoming: America's least populous state with the most right wing of drama. Congresswoman Liz Cheney has made the mistake of speaking out against godking Trump, which has led to one hell of an election on her hands between her and every Trumpist in the state. Support the show
S2 E24 · Fri, August 06, 2021
The Montana Communists - Part 2
Hey, y'all! We are back this week to conclude the tale of Communism's former American capital, the small town of Plentywood, Montana. Join us as everything the Sheridan County Communists worked so hard to achieve devolves into high school level drama with just a bit of Stalin sprinkled in. Support the show
S2 E23 · Fri, July 30, 2021
The Montana Communists - Part 1
Hey, y'all! You know, we've been spending a lot of time in the present, so we are more than due to go back a bit farther in time. This week, we will go all the way back to the 1910s and talk about the time that Sheridan County, Montana became the de facto Communist capital of America. Support the show
S2 E22 · Fri, July 23, 2021
The 2021 California Gubernatorial Recall Nominees
Hey, y'all! This last week gave us one hell of a gift seeing as how the Cali Secretary of State released their list of nominees for the upcoming recall. So today, we'll be going over as many of the 41 candidates as we can/want to. And sure, Gavin Newsom may not lose his job, but if he does, what Democrats will be there to take his spot? What options do progressives have? And which Republicans have the best chance to swoop in and become California's first GOP governor since the last recall? Update: So, when we first made this episode, Larry Elder had been denied ballot access and we assumed it'd stay that way. Since he's now not just on the ballot, but leading polls, we're planning an episode all for him the first week of September. Support the show
S2 E21 · Fri, July 16, 2021
Preview 2022: Idaho Gubernatorial Republican Primary
Hey, y'all! We're back from our America's Birthday vacation and this week we're doing the first of a special series. With the 2022 midterms on the horizon we will be taking time to look at some of the weirder, more intense, and outright terrifying races throughout the country. This week, we turn our sites on Idaho and the governor's race that is already buck wild. Support the show
S2 E20 · Fri, July 02, 2021
Pedro Espada, Jr. - Part 3
Hey, y'all! Welcome back to the final park of our epic on crime-person and state senator Pedro Espada, Jr. Join us as Pedro finally ascends to true power and uses it to just come on crimin'. Support the show
S2 E19 · Fri, June 25, 2021
Pedro Espada, Jr. - Part 2
Hey, y'all! We are back with another installment of Pedro Espada and the Quest to Just Make Other People Lose. Join us as we watch a man rage against anyone within a five foot radius and become shocked when he is suddenly surrounded by enemies. Support the show
S2 E18 · Fri, June 18, 2021
Pedro Espada, Jr. - Part 1
Hey, y'all! We are back this week with the story of a man from the Bronx who was fueled by pure revenge and was just utterly incapable of ever taking a win: Pedro Espada, Jr. Support the show
S2 E17 · Fri, June 04, 2021
Byron "Low Tax" Looper
Hey, y'all! This week we will be diving into the true crime side of politics and discussing one of the few elected American officials to ever be convicted of murder: Byron "Low Tax" Looper. Support the show
S2 E16 · Fri, May 28, 2021
Why Is Gavin Newsom Being Recalled?
Hey, y'all! After a few weeks talking about the old days of the 2003 California recall, we realized something: neither of us knew why Gavin Newsom is getting recalled this year. So, join us as we dive into (probably) America's 4th ever gubernatorial recall election and figure out what did Gavin do to threaten his whole political future. Support the show
S2 E15 · Fri, May 21, 2021
2003 California Recall Election - Part 3
Hey, y'all! It's the home stretch of the 2003 recall election and we are down to the big 6 candidates! I mean, the one clear winner and all the ways the other 5 never stood a chance. Support the show
S2 E14 · Fri, May 14, 2021
2003 California Recall Election - Part 2
Hey, y'all! We are back this week to get deeper into the recall movement that would ultimately put Grey Davis on the political hot seat and give dozens upon dozens of people the dream to rule all of California. Support the show
S2 E13 · Fri, May 07, 2021
2003 California Recall Election - Part 1
Hey, y'all! We're back with a big one this week. Seeing as how Gavin Newsom is inching closer and closer to his own recall election, it seems fitting to go back into recent history and talk about the last time that happened to a Governor in California. Join us back in 2003 and learn all the ways the previous recall happened that were completely out of the control of their doomed governor. Support the show
S2 E12 · Fri, April 30, 2021
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Hey, y'all! Welcome back this week to a real god dang doozy: Georgia congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. Join us as we dive into long talks on CrossFit, B-side conspiracy theories, and just how much it genuinely sucks that this person is in a seat of power. Support the show
S2 E11 · Mon, April 26, 2021
Larry McDonald & the Western Goals Foundation
Hey, y'all! We're back from vacation and boy do we have a weird and oddly lesser known tale for you today. Turns out, two decades after anti-Communist Senator Joseph McCarthy was shamed out of government, another man would take up the mantle of being way, way, way too paranoid about everyone he didn't like being a secret Commie. And, lucky for us, he was also a Congressman. Today we'll be talking about Congressman Larry McDonald and his somehow not-illegal organization of commie hunters, the Western Goals Foundation. Support the show
S2 E10 · Fri, April 09, 2021
Victoria Woodhull - Part 4
Hey, y'all! Welcome back to the final chapter of our deep dive into the life of Victoria Woodhull. In this episode she runs for president, runs for president again, and then gets really into eugenics. Support the show
S2 E9 · Fri, April 02, 2021
Victoria Woodhull - Part 3
Hey, y'all! We are back with part 3 in the adventures of our current favorite suffragette, Vickie California. In this episode, Victoria continues to run for president, all while getting into one intense feud with the most famous family in America: the Beechers. Support the show
S2 E8 · Fri, March 26, 2021
Victoria Woodhull - Part 2
Hey, y'all! Welcome back as we continue the story of Victoria Woodhull. When we last left Vickie California Woodhull, she had gotten into her second marriage and the ghost of an ancient Greek orator told her to move to New York City. You know, standard stuff. But how will Victoria do in the biggest city in America and how unprepared is the Big Apple for a clairvoyant con-artist with limitless ambition? Support the show
S2 E7 · Fri, March 19, 2021
Victoria Woodhull - Part 1
Hey, y'all! This week we are beginning one of the biggest gadfly stories in America: Victoria Woodhull, the first woman to ever run for President. For the first installation, we are going to talk about her harrowing childhood, her horrifying first marriage, and her shift into the suffragette movement. Also, trigger warnings for this episode for folks who want to avoid hearing about physical, mental, and sexual abuse. Support the show
S2 E6 · Fri, March 12, 2021
Jacob Coxey - Part 2
Welcome back, y'all! This week we return to the story of Jacob Coxey. His army of unemployed men might not have achieved everything he wanted...or anything he wanted, but when Congress tells you to get off the grass, you tell Congress you're coming for their job. And if you're Jacob, you tell them that as many times as your life will allow. Support the show
S2 E5 · Fri, March 05, 2021
Jacob Coxey - Part 1
Hey, y'all! Welcome back to this week as we discuss the Pride of Massillon, industrialist, and guy who was not good at naming things at all, Jacob Coxey. Support the show
S2 E4 · Fri, February 26, 2021
Unabomber for President
Hey, y'all! We are back and, you know when you think to yourself "this sounds like it'll just be a goofy weird time" and then things get serious in ways you've never expected? Sort of like a night of Fireball shots? Well, this one is an episode that is going to be a whole lot like that and end up getting particularly heavy. This week we will be discussing the dadaist campaign of the Unabomber for President, as well as the performance artists behind it, Chris Korda and Lydia Eccels. Support the show
S2 E3 · Fri, February 12, 2021
Clay Henry
Hey, y'all! This week we are going to be talking about one of the least known political dynasties in America. We're all familiar with the Bush family and the Kennedys, but Clay Henry, his son Clay, Jr., and his grandson Clay the 3rd, held the mayoral seat of Lajitas, Texas in consecutive terms for over two decades. How they ended up with the job, why they were even considered, and who the hell Clay Henry even was, well, that's where it all gets fun. Support the show
S2 E2 · Fri, February 05, 2021
Ray Wardingley
Hey, y'all! This week we return back to our sweet home Chicago to tell the story of the last Republican to ever run for Mayor of our fair city: Ray Wardingley. But, then again, you might also know him better by his stage name, Spanky the Clown. Support the show
S2 E1 · Fri, January 29, 2021
Trump Brand Patriot Party
Hey, y'all! This week we are switching things up a little bit and instead of talking about an actual political party, we're talking about a hypothetical one. Since inauguration day there's been rumblings that Trump wants to make his own third party. Join us as we talk about the history of the previous Patriot Parties, the routes Trump and his ilk could take to make his new party a thing, and whether or not this alt-right party could become a reality by 2022. Support the show
S1 E38 · Fri, January 22, 2021
New Alliance Party - Part 3
Welcome back, y'all! This week we end the chapter of the New Alliance Party: the (alleged) Marxist-Leninist-therapy cult that also just so happened to have a relatively amazing 1988. But what happens when a cult leader has to make the choice between running a serious political party or pushing his people even deeper into leader worship? Support the show
S1 E37 · Fri, January 15, 2021
New Alliance Party - Part 2
Hey, y'all! We are back and continuing the weird, weird tale of the New Alliance Party. Sure, they might maybe be a cult, but that's not going to get in the way of the political ambitions of Lenora Fulani and "therapist" Fred Newman. Support the show
S1 E36 · Fri, January 08, 2021
New Alliance Party - Part 1
Hey, y'all! Welcome back to a freaking adventure of an episode. What if I told you there was a party that's whole purpose was to represent people of color, LGBTQ+ folks, and women? That they wanted to make food, employment, shelter, and medical care a constitutional right? And that this party had been around and active throughout the 1980s? Well, the New Alliance Party was that party and, of course, the whole thing was just too good to be true. Support the show
S1 E35 · Fri, January 01, 2021
Mike Lindell
Welcome back and Happy New Year's, y'all! To kick off 2021, we have a story that will more than likely set the tone for 2022. While he hasn't run for office yet, pillow "genius" Mike Lindell appears to be all set to make his first political campaign for governor of Minnesota. And Mike just happens to be amongst a whole pack of Trumpists ready to make their move in the upcoming midterms. Support the show
S1 E34 · Fri, December 18, 2020
Juliet Stuart Poyntz
Welcome back, y'all! This week we are closing out 2020 with the story of the badass, in every sense of the word, Juliet Stuart Poyntz. Join us as we discuss Communism, Russian history, and what the even fuck are the Wisconsin Dells. Support the show
S1 E33 · Fri, December 11, 2020
Bo Gritz - Part 3
Hey, y'all! Welcome back to the final installment of the tale of one Lt. Col. Bo Gritz. The man has already had one bonkers bit of a life. Supposedly Rambo is based on him. He's invaded Laos more times than 95% of the nations on Earth. And he sort of ran for Vice President whilst diving super hard into every conspiracy theory possible and getting real into Christian Identity (aka Oops! All White Supremacy!). So what could possibly be left but for Bo to take a chance at running for freaking President? Support the show
S1 E32 · Fri, December 04, 2020
Bo Gritz - Part 2
Welcome back, y'all as this week we continue into part two of the life of Lt. Col. Bo Gritz. Its 1986 and Bo's career of private invasions into Laos have come to an end. What's a man to do when his first passion is over? Dive into the new passions of political campaigns, conspiracy theories, and maybe even a little bit of acting, of course. Support the show
S1 E31 · Fri, November 27, 2020
Bo Gritz - Part 1
Hey, y'all! This week we are diving back into the world of 3rd parties and talking about a man who became the poster image of the true American soldier back in the early 1980s: Lieutenant Colonel Bo Gritz. Join us as we discuss Bo's childhood, his military career, and his shift into privately funded armed raids into Laos. Support the show
S1 E30 · Fri, November 20, 2020
Proco Joe Moreno
Hey, y'all! This week, Gadfly is here to do our patriotic Chicago duty and talk about our beloved city and it's real scammy political history. Join us this week as we talk about how Chicago got this way, how we both liked Wicker Park before it wasn't cool anymore, and the man who would become known as the Hipster Alderman, Proco Joe Moreno III. Support the show
S1 E29 · Fri, November 13, 2020
Lester C. Hunt & the Lavender Scare
After a brief Election Week Hiatus, we're back, y'all! This week, join us as we recap the results of the 2020 election for the various third parties in America. Following that, we dive into our main topic: the story of a complicated Senator from Wyoming, Lester C. Hunt, and the three bastards who took it upon themselves to try and ruin his family's lives, all for the sake of potential short term power. Support the show
S1 E28 · Fri, October 30, 2020
The Thirds with the Best Chances to Win in 2020
Hey, y'all! Hop into our time machine to the current present, because Oona and I are about to talk about the three third party candidates that have the best chances of full on winning their major electoral races. Join us as we explore the races for US Senate in Alaska, the Gubernatorial race in Indiana, and finish up with another Senate race in Arkansas. Support the show
S1 E27 · Fri, October 23, 2020
Horace Greeley - Part 2
Hey, y'all. We're back this week with the further tales of everyone's favorite 19th century hipster newspaperman, Horace Greeley. Support the show
S1 E26 · Fri, October 16, 2020
Horace Greeley - Part 1
Hey, y'all! Welcome back to a huge tone shift as we talk about the morally-decent life of Horace Greeley. Join us as we discuss the adventures of the 1830s Millennial Hipster experience, ultra-specific newspapers, and we reveal our brand new right-wing grift. Support the show
S1 E25 · Fri, October 09, 2020
Laura Loomer
Hey y'all! We're back and after spending a solid month in some deep history dives, we are treating ourselves to the junk food of political discussion: alt-right grifter and 2020 congressional candidate, Laura Loomer. Join us as we discuss early 2000s late-night reality TV, Shakespeare gimmicks, & the real meaning of Minnesota Nice. Support the show
S1 E24 · Fri, October 02, 2020
The Election of 1860 - Part 4
We're back y'all and it's time to bring this electoral epic to an end. It's a five-way battle royale and, yeah, we all know Lincoln wins. But does he? Are you sure you're remembering that right? Maybe Stephen Douglas won and just dressed like Lincoln for five years. Join us this week as Stephen Douglas, John Breckenridge, John Bell, and Sam Houston find every way humanly possible to make Abraham Lincoln's campaign a relaxing breeze. Support the show
S1 E23 · Fri, September 25, 2020
The Election of 1860 - Part 3
We are back with Part 3 of our 1860 Election Series (feat. Abraham Lincoln) and this week, we get to the 1860 primaries and candidates! Will Abe Lincoln walk away with the nomination? Will Stephen Douglas fulfill Joseph Smith's prophecy? Does every young white dude lawyer from this time move to the West and become a US Congressman by 30? Find out all this, and MORE, in our newest of episodes. Support the show
S1 E22 · Fri, September 18, 2020
The Election of 1860 - Part 2
Gadfly is back and it's part two of the What Led to the Lincoln Election Saga. This time 'round we will be discussing the 1854 Midterm Election, the badass that is Charles Sumner, but If this episode had a star, it would be the worst completed presidential term in American history, that of 15th President James Buchanan. Join us as we discuss the importance of the surname apostrophe, Soviet McDonald's, and how bad of an idea it is to ever declare war on Paraguay. Support the show
S1 E21 · Sat, September 12, 2020
The Election of 1860 - Part 1
Hey y'all! This is a topic that historians describe as "a big 'un." For the next few weeks we're going to be talking about the election of Abraham Lincoln and all of the things that had to happen for a brand new political party go from upstart troublemakers to having control of the House, Senate, and Presidency in the span of six years. In part one, we're going full high school history on your butts! It's thirty years of all the Compromises that hit the snooze button on Civil War while also leading the nation into inevitable battle. Support the show
S1 E20 · Fri, September 04, 2020
Gerald L.K. Smith & the America First Party
Welcome back to Gadfly! This week we did a deep dive into the phrase "America First," which is why we are talking about the worst person we have featured to date: minister Gerald L.K. Smith. TW: We are going to be talking a ton about antisemitism and racism. To skip over 99% of it, you can jump ahead to the 49:00 mark of the podcast. Join us as we discuss the importance of brevity when naming your radio show, the other things Gutenberg should have invented instead of the printing press, and just spend a whole conversation completely dunking on Eureka Springs, Arkansas' Sacred Projects. Support the show
S1 E19 · Fri, August 21, 2020
The Battle of Aspen
Welcome back, y'all! This week join us as we talk about the Battle of Aspen: a classic battle against that ole demon called Gentrification. Only this time the fight is between out-of-state land developers, local businesspersons, & fervent anti-communists vs. a bunch of hippies, bikers, heads, and one drug-loving, compound-owning, Freak Power journalist. Support the show
S1 E19 · Sat, August 08, 2020
2020 Green Party Convention: Howie Hawkins
Welcome back to Gadfly, y'all! This week, we are talking about one of the founding fathers of the Green Party himself, this year's 2020 Presidential nominee, Howie Hawkins. Join us as we discuss undergraduate foreign language requirements, the various nicknames of the city of Syracuse, and invent the newest male-centric synonym for the Manic Pixie Dream Girl. Support the show
S1 E17 · Sun, July 26, 2020
2020 Green Party Convention: The Runners-Up
This week, we begin the final of the big three third-party conventions with the Green Party. This year, the race for the party nomination was a bit more contentious than usual, so set your phasors for Drama. Support the show
S1 E17 · Sat, July 11, 2020
2020 Libertarian Party Convention: Jo Jorgensen (and the other two finalists)
This week the invisible hand of the free market pushes us back into the 2020 Libertarian Convention and we focus on the three candidates who made it onto the fourth, and final, ballot. Join us as we discuss the joys of anarchist absurdity, the fury brought on by over-optimistic capitalism, and the real-time sadness of finding out someone probably supports the boogaloo movement. Support the show
S1 E15 · Sat, June 27, 2020
2020 Libertarian Party Convention: The Runners Up
It's mid-June and, whoo boy, we are already so deep into the third party political season! This week, we are talking about the 2020 Libertarian Party Convention and the three candidates who didn't quite make it onto the final ballot. Join us as we discuss the awesomeness of micronations, ways to make a physical cryptocurrency, and a movie that is the Libertarian answer to The Room. Support the show
S1 E14 · Fri, June 12, 2020
2020 Constitution Party Convention: Don Blankenship
This week we return to the Constitution Party Convention to discuss their 2020 nominee for president, former coal company president and felon Don Blankenship. Join us as we discuss the dark history of mining coal, internal-organ based Ponzi schemes, and ponder just how awful one person can really be. Support the show
S1 E13 · Fri, May 29, 2020
2020 Constitution Party Convention: The Runners Up
We're back, y'all, and we've brought the most modern of times with us! The Constitution Party held their convention for their presidential nominee back in the beginning of May and you bet all your butts we're going to talk about it. In this episode, we discuss the platform of the party, the 2nd through 5th place finishers, and how many amendments of the Constitution you can dislike and still be a member of the Constitution Party. Support the show
S1 E12 · Sat, May 09, 2020
Natural Law Party - Part 3
This week we are finishing up the transcendental journey that is the Natural Law Party. Will John Hagelin find the primary connector of all physics? Will he achieve political success? Or is some there some third option for his and his party's future happiness? Join us this week to find out all this and more! Also featuring a brief appearance by Laverne: The Dog That Barks When You Mention Ross Perot. Support the show
S1 E11 · Sat, April 25, 2020
Natural Law Party - Part 2
We're back and we're bringing the Natural Law Party with us! Today, we cover the actual start of the transcendental meditation minded, international third party and their calm-spoken physicist leader in the states, John Hagelin. In this episode, we rant about the hero's journey in real life, try to understand even a tiny bit of unified field theory, and wonder if John Hagelin is even real and what even is reality, man? Support the show
S1 E10 · Fri, April 10, 2020
Natural Law Party - Part 1
We're back and oh man do we have a story to tell you this week. The Natural Law party was founded in 1992 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, the founder of the transcendental meditation (TM) movement. In part 1, it's all Mahesh all the way down as we talk about his history, his religious teachings, and the sexual assault that should have ended his career. Join us as we discuss such things as what band is the Beach Boys of our generation, at what point can you legally call a group a cult, and how many elbows should one throw if someone doesn't give room on the sidewalk in our covid-filled world? All this and more as Gadfly returns! Support the show
S1 E9 · Fri, April 03, 2020
COVID-19 Update Episode
Hey, y'all. The Gadfly crew are in the midst of sheltering-at-home and wanted to give an update as to what we've been up to for the past couple of very strange weeks. Expect a brand new episode next week as we return back to a new version of normal. Also, if you're in need of assistance during the pandemic we recommend NAMI 's mental health hotline and your local Community Action Partnership for assistance paying utilities, rent, and/or other emergency needs. Stay healthy and stay safe. Support the show
S1 E8 · Fri, March 20, 2020
Alan Keyes - Part 3
And here we are: the final part of the Alan Keyes Saga. He's lost two Senate races. He's lost two presidential campaigns. So, why not give both of those one more shot? What could possibly happen...wait...what's that noise...oh my god, that's Barack Obama's music! Join us this week as we discuss all the ways one man can ruin his own political career in so little time. Support the show
S1 E7 · Fri, March 13, 2020
Alan Keyes - Part 2
In Part 2 of 3, we continue the adventure of Alan Keyes! Coming off of two very huge Senate losses, Alan goes and does the thing most everyone on this podcast would do: run for President. Join us this week as we discuss Declaration Principles, a low-key family drama pitch to FX, and whether or not Mayor Bork: Doggie Delegate made the right call at the GOP convention in 1992. Support the show
S1 E6 · Fri, March 06, 2020
Alan Keyes - Part 1
For episode six of Gadfly, we embark on the Month of Keyes! For the next three weeks we will be talking about the most well known African-American conservative Catholic political philosopher in all of America: Alan Keyes. In part 1, join us as we talk about Boys State, how nice Ithaca probably is this time of year, and when it might or might not be a good idea to pay yourself with your own campaign funds. Support the show
S1 E5 · Fri, February 28, 2020
Alaskan Independence Party - Part 2
Against all odds, the AKIP has won the Governor's seat in Alaska. But what will come of their new-found power? Will they ascend to even greater ranks? Will Alaska finally be free? Will Joe Vogler ever get the god damn Park Rangers off his back so he can mine his gold and nuke some glaciers? All this, and more, in part two of the Alaskan Independence Party! Support the show
S1 E4 · Fri, February 14, 2020
Alaskan Independence Party - Part 1
For episode four of Gadfly we go as far north as the boundaries of America will take us and look at the beginnings of the Alaskan Independence Party and, its founder, a cranky old prospector-lawyer named Joe Vogler. As party founder he fought for Alaska to leave the United States and form its own sort of Libertarian utopia. In his personal life, he fought buses, trees, and the National Park Service. How far can one perpetually ornery old man possibly go? Find out at least half of that answer here in part one of two. Support the show
S1 E3 · Fri, February 07, 2020
1991 Louisiana Gubernatorial Election - Part 2
It's now 1991, and Governor Buddy Roemer is making his first sacrifices of personal character, only to make way for the worst Louisiana had to offer, David Duke. In Part 2 we follow the 1991 Louisiana Gubernatorial Election between the once idealist Roemer, the shamelessly crooked former Governor Edwin Edwards, and the white supremacist Duke. Support the show
S1 E2 · Tue, February 04, 2020
1991 Louisiana Gubernatorial Election - Part 1
Charles Elson "Buddy" Roemer III is the kind of person you would hope would run for office: his morals were rock solid, he was incorruptible by financial or political gain, and he genuinely cared about the people he would represent. So, it would only make sense that in 1991 he would run against the two people who existed on the worst ends of the political spectrum. In Part 1, we talk about the early career of Buddy Roemer, his challenger from the left, Edwin Edwards, and, for the third guy, well, you'll find out about him. Support the show
S1 E1 · Fri, January 17, 2020
Rocky De La Fuente
Episode 1 of Gadfly starts with one of the most dauntless fringe candidates in current American politics: San Diego businessman Roque "Rocky" De La Fuente. Written and Hosted by Dusty Wilson & Oona O'Leary. Theme song is Sophomore Makeout by Silent Partner. Visit Twitter @gadflypod for updates! Website (and episode listing chock full o' sources) coming soon! Support the show
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