The Power/Less Podcast

The Power/Less podcast is going to take a unique perspective in look at music, world issues, and how they intersect.Join me as I speak to musicians, producers, political advocates, commentators, and much more as we talk about a variety of topics in all things both within music, politics, and how they may influence each other.

The Power/Less Podcast is a music podcast hosted by Brandon Durden, with 141 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Brandon Durden hosts The Power/Less Podcast, a music show with 141 episodes published.

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  Daniel Maté on Macklemore, Ed Sheeran, Palestine & Music Industry Silence

  Sep 25, 202656 min

  Daniel Maté is an award-winning songwriter, lyricist, composer, and musical theatre writer, with work that has been performed at places including the Kennedy Center and Lincoln Center. He’s also the co-host of Bad Hasbara, where he combines comedy, satire, and political analysis to take a critical look at Zionism and Israeli propaganda. Daniel and I discuss the function of different conversations in the context of Palestine, the NAZA documentary, Ed Sheeran and Macklemore, and the broader scope of the silence within the music industry and entertainment at large. Find Daniel’s new cast album for his musical, Middle School Mysteries here: https://www.danielmate.com/msmshow Find the latest BadHasbara videos and episodes: https://www.patreon.com/badhasbara Musicians recommended by Daniel: Bad Religion Egberto Gismonti Open Mike Eagle Follow and support the podcast: thepowerlesspod.com

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  Episode #138

  Ro Khanna's West Bank Trip and Why The Right Words Aren't Enough- w/ James Ray

  Jul 27, 202657 minS1

  James Ray is an organizer, writer, and political commentator out of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. James sits down with me in this latest episode to discuss Congressman Ro Khanna’s visit to the West Bank, his detainment, and his continued incoherent beliefs on Palestine, occupation, apartheid, and genocide. We go over some of Khanna’s interviews and conversations following his venture to Palestine, what his statements reveal about the limits of liberal zionism and U.S. politicians’ shifts over the past three years, and how that change in landscape is a bit of a double edged sword. James also discussing the work he has been doing with the “No Appetite for Apartheid” movement as well as his most recent piece at his substack, Commie Corner , where he spoke to a young photojournalist and a child interpreter in Gaza.Find James on all socials: instagram.com/jamesgetspolitical tiktok.com/@jamesgetspolitical twitter.com/goodvibepolitik commiecorner.substack.com Support “No Appetite for Apartheid: https://na4a.org/ Support the young photo Journalist Shadi in Gaza, as well as his interpreter Taleen : https://chuffed.org/project/168969-journalist-from-gaza-needs-urgent-support https://www.givetogaza.com/families/taleen Follow and support the podcast: thepowerlesspod.com

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  Episode #137

  HEATH HOWARD ON MEDICARE FOR ALL, GAZA, LABOR RIGHTS & THE PROGRESSIVE MOVEMENT

  Jul 14, 202651 minS1

  Heath Howard is a progressive congressional candidate running in New Hampshire’s 1st congressional district in the Democrat primary on September 8th. Heath sits down with me to discuss his background in politics as a state legislator, how a severe injury in high school helped develop his politics, his experience in working within a Republican held state government, and how his grassroots approach is in contrast to his opponents’ establishment strategy and fundraising. To support Heath Howard’s campaign, donate on his website and follow on social media: heathhowardnh.com instagram.com/heathhowardnh Follow and support the podcast: thepowerlesspod.com

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  Episode #135

  The Graham Platner Allegations and Why The Progressive Movement Needs To Reflect- ft. Hunter Dunn

  Jul 8, 20261h 6mS1

  Hunter Dunn of the 50501 Movement returns to the show to discuss the recent sexual assault and rape allegations of Senate Candidate Graham Platner. We chat about the growing red flags that were vehemently dismissed by progressives with large platforms, why these allegations are so much more damning that some others in his checkered past, and what the left needs to broadly assess and reflect on going forward. Follow Hunter- https://www.instagram.com/hunterisntdunn/ https://bsky.app/profile/hunterisntdunn.bsky.social Follow and support the podcast: thepowerlesspod.com

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  Episode #134

  Maude Stout of Splitjaw Talks Hardcore, Political Lyrics, Trans Rights, and Truth & Reconciliation

  Jul 6, 20261h 13mS1

  Maude Stout, vocalist of Illinois hardcore band Splitjaw, joins me to talk about the band's latest EP Truth & Reconciliation , writing political music, the roots of hardcore, organizing in local scenes, and why heavy music still has something meaningful to say. We also discuss Palestine, religion, trans rights, the state of punk and metal, and the responsibility artists have to speak up during moments of political crisis. Plus, Maude breaks down the stories and ideas behind every song on the EP. Follow and support Splitjaw: https://linktr.ee/splitjawhc Follow and support the podcast: thepowerlesspod.com

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