Jacobin founding editor, Socialist Manifesto author, and former co-chair of the Democratic Socialists for America.

Editor at large of Reason and host of the podcast, The Reason Interview.

Matt Braunger is a comedian, actor, writer, etc, and this is his website. You’ve probably seen him in something, but you maybe don’t know what (Netflix’ Big Dumb Animal, Marvel’s Agent Carter, Mad TV). Here you can see where he’ll be on tour, stream or buy his specials and albums, listen to his acclaimed podcast “Advice from a Dipshit with Matt Braunger,” and follow him on his various socials. Thanks for visiting this big jerk’s online space. Love, Not Matt Braunger

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James Austin Johnson is a comedian originally from Nashville and a featured player on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE. The New York Times has called him “one of SNL’s most versatile celebrity impressionists.” His spot-on impression of Trump paired with his improvisational ramblings about Weird Al, Julia Louis Dreyfus , and Scooby Doo have garnered over 5 million views, with profiles on James in Vanity Fair, Slate, Mashable, and VICE to name a few. As an actor, James' TV/Film credits include FUTURE MAN, BASKETS, ROBBIE, BETTER CALL SAUL, THE LAST TYCOON and the Coen Brothers’ feature HAIL, CAESAR!. As a stand up, James has performed on the Vice series FLOPHOUSE, as well as RIOT LA and JUST FOR LAUGHS as a New Face.

Lane Moore is an award-winning writer, actor, comedian, and musician. She was hailed by "The New York Times" as “ingenious. The way she manipulates tone and pace reveals an artist supremely confident in her form.” She is the host of "I Thought It Was Just Me" podcast on Patreon. Her first book, "How to Be Alone: If You Want to and Even If You Don’t," became an instant #1 bestseller and was praised as one of the best books of the year by "The New York Times," "New York Magazine," NPR, "Good Morning America," "Oprah Magazine," "The Washington Post," "Fast Company," "Marie Claire," and many others. Moore also gave a TEDx Talk based on "How To Be Alone." Her second book, "You Will Find Your People: How to Make Meaningful Friendships as an Adult," won the 2023 American Book Fest Award. The book became an instant #1 bestseller and received critical acclaim from "The Los Angeles Times," "New York Magazine," "Good Morning America," NPR, "The Atlantic," "Vulture, PBS, "Publisher’s Weekly," CBS, "BUST," "The New York Post," and many more. Her writing has appeared in "The New Yorker," "The Onion," "The Guardian," "The Washington Post," "Elle," "Teen Vogue," and "GQ." As the Sex and Relationships Editor for "Cosmopolitan, "she won a GLAAD award for her groundbreaking work championing diverse, inclusive coverage. Her comedy show “Tinder Live!” is regarded as one of the best comedy shows in the the world and has been praised by "The New York Times," "Spin Magazine," "Entertainment Tonight," CBS, "Time Out New York," and "New York Magazine." As a musician, Moore is the front-person and songwriter in the band It Was Romance, which has been praised by "Pitchfork," "Vogue," "Paste," and "Billboard." It Was Romance’s catchy, hook-driven songs have been featured in feature films, TV shows, and video games.

Masood Boomgaard is a comedian, actor, social media content creator, film maker and MC who has been active in the entertainment industry for over a decade. As a live stand-up comedy performer he has played across South Africa to packed theatres and auditoriums as a solo act and alongside some of the biggest names in the industry. He has also toured globally, having performed on numerous occasions in London, Dubai, Australia and the United States. His ‘African Indian’ solo comedy show was staged on London’s West End with its international follow-up ‘Indians from Africa’ showcasing in New York and Hollywood. His other solo comedy specials include “Joker” and “Funny Country.” In 2020 during the COVID-19 lockdown Masood was the first South African comedian to record a lockdown comedy special from his home, entitled “My Father’s House.” Masood is often featured as a guest on national and regional radio and has been seen on Comedy Central. He is also a sought after corporate entertainer. Among his past blue chip clients are FNB, Standard Bank, Nedbank, Liberty and Mercedes-Benz. Masood is also a social media content creator who scripts, produces and acts in social media advertisements for numerous regional and national businesses. His online comedy skits and videos often reach millions of viewers across the world. As an actor he has appeared in film and television. He was recently seen on the popular Etv soapie “Imbewu” He has also written, directed and produced three of his own films namely Attack of the Indian Werewolf (official selection 2010 Durban International Film Festival), Curry and Vice and the 2021 film The Golden Cock: Revenge of Manu which he also starred in.

Punkie Johnson is a comedian and writer from New Orleans, Louisiana who joined the cast of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in 2020. She also appeared on Season 2 of HBO Max’s critically acclaimed series LOVE LIFE, her performance in which was hailed by Time Magazine as a “particular stand out.” Past credits include SPACE FORCE (Netflix), A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW (HBO), and BILL BURR PRESENTS: THE RINGERS (Comedy Central). Punkie also served as a writer/consultant on Peacock’s upcoming series reboot QUEER AS FOLK. Currently, Punkie can be seen in Orion’s BOTTOMS, directed by Emma Seligman (Shiva Baby) and produced by Elizabeth Banks’s Brownstone Productions.

Ian Bick was a nightclub owner at 18, federal inmate at 21, grocery store department manager at 25, and successful podcast host at 28. After turning a penchant for throwing parties into a booming business, Ian found himself in over his head. He was in debt, had a gambling addiction, and needed to answer to his investors. At age 21, he was charged with wire fraud and money laundering and sentenced to 36 months in federal prison. When he got out, he tried to live a normal life for a while. But ambition still lived inside of Ian. Now older and wiser, Ian put himself on the line and used the pieces of his life to build something magnificent. Rather than try to hide from the last decade, Ian wanted to bare it all. Using social media as his incubator, he grew a brand centered around telling stories like his. After creating content on TikTok, Ian launched the “Locked In with Ian Bick” podcast in 2023. He interviews former prison inmates, law enforcement officers, lawyers, and others who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. Ian put everything on the line to produce a high-quality, in-person podcast. In less than one year and over 50 episodes, Ian has amassed hundreds of thousands of podcast downloads and millions of views on his short-form content. Ian is dedicated to helping people like himself and like his guests. He’s a board member of the National Association for Re-Entry Professionals and has presented at conferences dedicated to reforming the criminal justice system in the United States.

You may recognize me as currently being one of the biggest names in comedy. I'm stoping by the club to work on my next big special, either for Netflix, or Youtube, or maybe i'm gearing up to hit the road for a massive tour.

Cody Marino is a stand-up comic from CT. He performs weekly all across CT, NY, and MA. Cody is known for his brutal honesty on stage and isn't afraid to share stories about his wild family or his past struggles with addiction. When he is not on stage, Cody enjoys going to concerts, eating froyo, doing jiu jitsu, and minding his own business.

Rahmein Mostafavi charms crowds with comic timing and charisma developed throughout two decades of live performance. He addresses social and political topics with a combination of satirical and observational comedy, leaving audiences with a greater sense of purpose, sex appeal and the occasional leg cramp.

Actor and comedian Arden Myrin was most recently a cast member of the final season of THE RIGHTEOUS GEMSTONES and is currently filming the upcoming Netflix show FREE BERT starring Bert Kreischer and Arden. She is the host of two hit IHeartRadio Podcasts- a comedic podcast about the Bachelor franchise WILL YOU ACCEPT THIS ROSE? As an actor Arden was a cast member on the hit Netflix series INSATIABLE and SHAMELESS appeared on CHELSEA LATELY over 100 times, was recently seen on the new Taylor Tomlinson show AFTER MIDNIGHT and was a regular panelist on @MIDNIGHT. Her television credits include ORANGE IS THE NEW BLACK, INSECURE, GREY’S ANATOMY, FRESH OFF THE BOAT, RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE, INSIDE AMY SCHUMER, CONAN, KEY AND PEEL, CONAN, HOWARD STERN, and KELLY CLARKSON. She has an extensive theater career appearing in BARBECUE and BOSTON MARRIAGE at The Public Theater in New York, and the pre-Broadway run of Steve Martin’s Tony-winning play METEOR SHOWER. As a writer she has sold pilots to Adult Swim (Hole to Hole) and MTV (Bottomfeeders). She is the author of the memoir LITTLE MISS LITTLE COMPTON (Running Press 2020) that Chelsea Handler called “Just Delightful.” She also has an essay in anthology MOMS ALSO DON’T HAVE TIME TO, by Zibby Owens (Skyhorse 2021). Moreover, Arden headlines as a stand-up comedian at comedy clubs and festivals all over the country. She is currently writing a musical with Avery Pearson.

Whitney Chanel is a New York City comedian seen on VH1, Bravo, Buzz Feed, Tubi, and The Sweet Spot. Her comedy takes you to a place where you can be your authentic self and hear your stories and life experiences through someone else. She’s a force to be reckoned with, but has jokes you’ll want to share with your mother!

Carlos Garcia is a Venezuelan born comedian and actor based in the New York City area. He has been featured on "The Beavis and Butthead Show," MTV, the E! Network, "Taxi Cab Comedy" on FOX Nation, HuffPost, and more. His podcast, the "FratChat Podcast," was featured on Amazon Music Canada’s Hidden Gems list and named one of the top comedy podcasts to listen to by PodcastSuggestions.com.

Chris Andrade, del primer podcast del mundo Escuela de Nada, nos presenta Chris Andrade en vivo: Una noche de comedia repleta de risas, alegrías y diversión. Y también sexo.