In the fight for social justice “Our greatest weapons are our voices and our passion - Let us wield these tools with courage and conviction, for the sake of our present and for the promise of our future.” In this opening episode of Coup Save America’s third season, host, Sean…
“I want to reason like an anarchist…There’s a rebel inside me, and it’s coming to play.” – The Cides, “The Rebel” Can music amplify the reach and impact the of a social movement? Today’s Coup Save America guest is a musician and anarchist who is passionate about social justice. Paul…
Are American voters suffering from Stockholm Syndrome? Today on Coup Save America we are delighted to speak with Christina Khalil, future senator of New Jersey. Christina overcame her disadvantaged childhood to become a social scientist, with a B.A. in psychology and a master’s degree in social work. She is ready…
“Transparency is for governments and privacy is for individuals.” – Julian Assange Today Coup Save America welcomes Kim Stanton, the founder and director of Films for Change, a project that brings documentaries to the public through both in-person and online screenings. Coming to us all the way from Australia, Kim…
Get ready for an eye-opening episode of Coup Save America as we delve into a policy agenda that has been causing waves of concern. Join us as we explore the details, implications, and the heated debate surrounding a potentially game-changing agenda authored by extreme-right think tanks and fossil fuel corporations,…
Step One, Storm the Capital. Step Two, America is saved! Let’s take a closer look at the events of January 6, 2021. Today on Coup Save America, we are joined by history teacher Ben Hamilton, founder of the Chasing History Project. Ben was present as a neutral observer during the…
For generations, Americans have found themselves locked into a familiar pattern: voting for what many see as the 'lesser of two evils.' But is this pattern sustainable for our democracy in the long run? And what implications does this have for alternative voices and paths in the American political landscape?…
Should an orca whale be the first non-human person to be granted habeas corpus? We think so. Dr. Jeffrey Ventre is a former orca trainer now turned anti-captivity activist. He joins Coup Save America today to talk about his feature role in the documentary Blackfish, a film that swayed public…
When you pay regularly into an insurance program, the benefits should be there for you when you need them…right? Today Coup Save America welcomes Spencer Bishins back to the show for a second look at the difficult process of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance. Mr. Bishins is an attorney,…
What do peace, prayer, and porn all have in common? We are delighted for the return of the Reverend Barry Lynn to our show, as he joins us to talk about his marvelous three-volume memoir, Paid to Piss People Off. On today’s Coup Save America, Reverend Lynn, dedicated defender of…
In this riveting episode of Coup Save America, Bonnie Kurowski, an esteemed journalist and political writer best known for her work with theillinoisreporter.com, takes us on a deep dive into the troubling world of stochastic terrorism. Her expert analysis illuminates the wide-ranging use of this strategy aimed at intimidating those…
Don't miss the next engrossing installment of Coup Save America, as we are joined by the respected author, David Shaw. He will guide us through the stirring narrative of his most recent book, "Deplorable Politics: Propaganda for the Brainwashed." In this compelling literary piece, David attempts to articulate the common…
Should an orca whale be the first non-human person to be granted habeas corpus? We think so. Dr. Jeffrey Ventre is a former orca trainer now turned anti-captivity activist. He joins Coup Save America today to talk about his feature role in the documentary Blackfish, a film that swayed public…
Vaping. It's all the rage, and the target of much controversy. On Tuesday's show, Sean will explore the current state of tobacco and nicotine regulations in America and how we got here. In particular, as people who smoke or vape lose access to safer alternatives to cigarettes, federal and state…
The City of Los Angeles, its elected officials, and its courts have engaged in limiting the rights of Black citizens within their control or their private benefit and that of the Democratic Party. Together, they have betrayed the rights and possibilities of the citizens of South Central Los Angeles. Clinton…
Is America no longer a free market economy? Today we have a conversation with Geoffrey Hodgson, Emeritus professor at Loughborough University in London and editor-in-chief of the Journal of Institutional Economics. Geoffrey has authored many books, including Conceptualizing Capitalism: Institutions, Evolution, Future. Geoffrey believes that we have a better chance…
We are the exploited subjects of a society that has been systemically plagued by the brutality of the capitalistic and neoliberal systems. The status quo has resulted in an epidemic of social and economic injustices that cultivates little more than needless suffering and environmental catastrophes. It is a failed system…
Presidential candidate Michael D. Landingham joins Coup Save America to discuss his campaign and share his story of how Donald Trump threatened his life.
Did you know that America has a long and proud history of embracing socialism? Were you aware that socialists helped to create the Republican Party? Would you be surprised to learn that, throughout much of our nation's history, socialists regularly advised Republican presidents? Many of our nation's most acclaimed and…
Today on Coup Save America, we are joined by empowerment coach and podcaster, Stephen Milverton, to discuss what he feels are draconian lockdowns in his state of Victoria, Australia, led by Premier “Dictator Dan.” Stephen is not anti-establishment nor anti-government, but believes that people need to choose the lifestyle they…
Today on Profiles in Music, Sean is joined by Paul Hayward, creator of the UK’s rising punk rock band The Cides. Paul describes his style of music as “Anger with passion about an injustice.” He talks about the history of the punk rock scene in the UK and shares tales…
"Anger is only disappointed love." Today on Coup Save America, Sean is joined by Australian author and inspirer, Barry Nicolaou, to tell us about the science of creative visualization. When it comes to understanding and respecting one another, Barry is a proponent of practicing gratitude and finding "commonality" with others,…
To protect and serve the public. It's something we hear quite often from our law enforcement agencies, but is it an accurate portrayal of policing in America? Do the police actually solve and prevent crime? Are they legally bound to protect the public? In this week's Coup Save America, Sean…
