The Find Out Podcast

If you haven't watched Trump's latest meltdown on Meet The Press, you should check it out because it's both painful to watch yet so enjoyable to watch this orange man baby crack under tough questioning from Kristen Welker. Trump reported by rehashing his lies about voter fraud, which he used in 2020 when discussing the results of California's election. It's important to remember that Trump is freaking out because his endorsed candidate for governor, Steve Hilton, might not make it into the top two spots in California's jungle primary once all of the votes are counted. This explains the rehashing of the Big Lie about massive voter fraud, especially heading into the 2026 midterm elections. It truly was a massive trainwreck for Trump. Speaking of the 2026 midterm elections, we discuss whether we're still backing Graham Platner's U.S. Senate candidacy in Maine after a whole week's worth of controversial allegations. And while we're on the topic of trainwrecks, we'll also talk about Bari Weiss and Nick Bilton doing Larry and David Ellison's bidding to kill off all of CBS News' crediibility while turning it into a MAGA propaganda machine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Since President Obama won the presidency in 2008, Democrats have long believed that younger voters would automatically vote Democratic because of the Republican Party's extreme positions on social issues. But the 2024 election disproved that when Donald Trump made significant gains with male Gen Z voters proving that the Democrats have a young male problem. While the same Gen Z male voters who voted for Trump have soured on him in large numbers, this doesn't mean they will automatically swing back to the Democrats in the 2026 midterms; however, they remain a winnable voting block. On this episode of the Find Out Podcast, we're joined by Arianna Jones, executive director of NextGen America, to provide insight into what Gen Z voters, especially male Gen Z voters, view on the state of the two party system. Jones confirms many of our theories about why 44% of Gen Z voters are unaffiliated and the type of political leaders they want in charge. We also gain a better understanding of how Gen Z realizes the real threat of fascism under Trump's second term and the growing anxiety surrounding AI under the control of billionaires like Elon Musk. There's a lot to dive into in this episode but one thing is clear: Democrats cannot take Gen Z voters for granted. Especially since they will make up more than 50 million eligible voters in time for the 2028 election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode, all four Find Out Podcast hosts are going to reveal their controversial Hot Takes on some big issues. We warn you that some of these hot takes might be triggering but we open this episode to a civil debate on the issues: Zak has some strong opinions on how the left discusses Israel. Luke wants Democrats who know nothing about how assault weapons work to just shut the f*** up. Rich doesn't have a fundamental problem with the death penalty. Tim remains adamant that Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) has a better shot at being President than Gavin Newsom or Kamala Harris. Before we delve into them, we cover some big news that happened this week. First off, Trump finally got his revenge against Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY), who was the sole Republican to vote against the Big Beautiful Bill and push for the release of the Epstein Files, by endorsing Massie's primary opponent. Massie lost his primary on Tuesday night by 10 points. Also, Trump has endorsed indicted and impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton (R-TX) over the incumbent U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) in the Senate runoff. Could this help throw the race to State Rep. James Talarico (D-TX)? We will see. And of course, we'll talk about Trump's slush fund with the IRS that funds January 6th offenders. Since this is making Senate Republicans very nervous heading into the 2026 midterms, we propose Democrats pitch this to voters as the Thank You For Beating Cops Fund. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) is no stranger to having to deal with “Department of War” Secretary, Pete Hegseth. This time, Hegseth wants the Pentagon to investigate Kelly over comments Kelly made about U.S. weapon stockpiles amid the Iran War, claiming Kelly “leaked classified information”. There’s just one problem: the remarks Kelly made that have Hegseth in such a drunken rage are actual public quotes Hegseth made himself. No, you’re not drunk like Hegseth at a strip club, you read that correctly. Senator Kelly nails it when he described Hegseth as “Hegseth doing an impression of Colin Jost impersonating Hegseth”. So why is Hegseth going after Kelly exactly? It’s because clowns like Hegseth and Trump are scared of actual leadership. Kelly joins us on the Find Out Podcast to explain how the Trump Administration is the least pro-Veteran administration he’s ever dealt with because of their attacks on Veterans freedom of speech. The Senator from Arizona makes the case for Democrats launching investigations into Trump’s actions when they take back the U.S. Senate along with making house affordability a key priority.We’ll also talk about Republican Congresswoman Virginia Foxx of North Carolina telling a ten year old constituent to f*** off and Elon Musk’s Grok admits that Democrats are better on the U.S. economy than Republicans among other topics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sit down with Monte Mader — culture critic, musician, and former far-right Christian Nationalist — for one of the most revealing conversations we've had on the show. Monte grew up in rural Wyoming in a deeply fundamentalist, far-right household where religion and political extremism were inseparable. Today, she uses that insider knowledge to deconstruct the ideologies, rhetoric, and historical roots of Christian Nationalism with the precision of someone who once lived it. Monte Mader didn't read about Christian Nationalism in a textbook — she was raised inside it. Born into a far-right, fundamentalist household in Wyoming, Monte experienced firsthand the intersection of evangelical religion, political extremism, and authoritarian family structures. Her father groomed her to be a culture warrior; her childhood was shaped by purity contracts, survivalist preparation, and the belief that Democrats were a mortal enemy. Today, Monte channels that lived experience into one of the most urgent and unflinching voices in the deconstruction space. With over a million Instagram followers and two podcasts — Flipping Tables and Highway to Hell — she challenges her "Coven of Curiosity" to ask hard questions, dismantle dangerous dogma, and understand how religion gets weaponized as a political tool. In this conversation with [Host Name], Monte takes us deep into the architecture of alt-right Christian Nationalism: where it came from, how it spreads, and why it's more organized — and more dangerous — than most people realize. Monte's upbringing inside an alt-right Christian Nationalist household in rural Wyoming — and what that actually looked like day to day The difference between Christianity and Christian Nationalism — and why conflating the two is exactly what the movement wants How the movement uses victimhood rhetoric as a political organizing tool (and traces its roots further back than most people think) The role of gender and purity culture in maintaining control within fundamentalist communities The Tradwife movement and the radicalization of young men — how online spaces and religious spaces reinforce each other Project 2025, Dominionism, and the New Apostolic Reformation (NAR) — understanding the roadmap What deconstruction actually looks like from the inside — and why it's never just about theology How to have conversations with people still inside these belief systems without losing the relationship or your mind Monte Mader is a culture critic, podcaster, musician, and fitness professional based in Nashville, Tennessee. Raised as an alt-right evangelical Christian Nationalist, she now uses her experiences to deconstruct religious dogma, white-washed American history, and theocratic politics. She is the host of Flipping Tables (evangelical deconstruction, biblical scholarship, and American history) and Highway to Hell (true crime and paranormal history). She is currently writing her memoir, Enough, about childhood abuse, indoctrination, and the long road to freedom. 🌐 montemader.com 📸 Instagram: @montemader 🎙️ Patreon: patreon.com/montemader 👕 **Merch** made in the USA & union-made: https://findoutpodcast.com 📬 Subscribe to bonus content: https://findoutpodcast.substack.com 📱 Follow us everywhere: @FindOutPodcast 📣 Share this episode & tag us #FindOutPodcast 📥 Send us feedback and tips: hello@findoutpodcast.com What We CoverAbout Monte Mader Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices