Host Aaron Engel
@taurusinachinashop.bsky.social
An upcoming sociopolitical podcast, delivering an irreverent and darkly funny autopsy on the structural failures in society that underpin the daily news. You can find the daily churn anywhere. Here, you find out how it was allowed to happen.
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Cap and Soci
An economic love story
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While I’m getting a crash course in editing, I did another writing pass on this episode for a prestigious contest since I have a ton of faith in how smart and funny it is.
Let’s be clear-eyed about this moment in time: Both parties have issues. But of the 2, only democrats are rational actors.
Is everything about the Epstein files fact? I don’t know, but Trump’s own description of his behavior, plus victim testimony and sexual partners describe a man whose pathology
Is everything about the Epstein files fact? I don’t know, but Trump’s own description of his behavior, plus victim testimony and sexual partners describe a man whose pathology
February 1, 2026 at 3:33 AM
Let’s be clear-eyed about this moment in time: Both parties have issues. But of the 2, only democrats are rational actors.
Is everything about the Epstein files fact? I don’t know, but Trump’s own description of his behavior, plus victim testimony and sexual partners describe a man whose pathology
Is everything about the Epstein files fact? I don’t know, but Trump’s own description of his behavior, plus victim testimony and sexual partners describe a man whose pathology
I know I should have had my podcast up and running, but the funniest thing happened. One of my episodes gave birth to a larger idea that spun into an adult animation plot. I’ve written a pilot and we’ll see where it goes. You’ll know if there’s something worth knowing.
January 30, 2026 at 5:53 PM
I know I should have had my podcast up and running, but the funniest thing happened. One of my episodes gave birth to a larger idea that spun into an adult animation plot. I’ve written a pilot and we’ll see where it goes. You’ll know if there’s something worth knowing.
There’s a lot going on behind the scenes and even though I wanted to launch this week, I’m thinking in terms of scale. Yeah, I’m being vague. It’s only because I can be awkwardly superstitious about saying things too soon.
January 22, 2026 at 2:35 AM
There’s a lot going on behind the scenes and even though I wanted to launch this week, I’m thinking in terms of scale. Yeah, I’m being vague. It’s only because I can be awkwardly superstitious about saying things too soon.
While I’m getting a crash course in editing, I did another writing pass on this episode for a prestigious contest since I have a ton of faith in how smart and funny it is.
Cap and Soci
An economic love story
open.substack.com
January 19, 2026 at 9:30 PM
While I’m getting a crash course in editing, I did another writing pass on this episode for a prestigious contest since I have a ton of faith in how smart and funny it is.
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Renee Good had a pulse when EMS arrived. I’m not sure it would have made a difference if ICE had let that civilian physician render aid before EMS arrived, but now we will never know. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
January 16, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Renee Good had a pulse when EMS arrived. I’m not sure it would have made a difference if ICE had let that civilian physician render aid before EMS arrived, but now we will never know. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/01...
@cathygellis.bsky.social I was wondering about your opinion on KBJ's confirmation. Every time some right wing ass tries to use her "define a woman" moment to meme the left, I think her delayed answer was most likely about there being no federal legal definition of a woman. Sound plausible?
January 16, 2026 at 3:23 PM
@cathygellis.bsky.social I was wondering about your opinion on KBJ's confirmation. Every time some right wing ass tries to use her "define a woman" moment to meme the left, I think her delayed answer was most likely about there being no federal legal definition of a woman. Sound plausible?
Alright. I'm still figuring out Reaper for editing. In the meantime, I've recorded episode 2 of my podcast. 1 & 3 are still being worked on. Here's the unedited episode 2 before release. Enjoy!
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January 16, 2026 at 4:03 AM
Alright. I'm still figuring out Reaper for editing. In the meantime, I've recorded episode 2 of my podcast. 1 & 3 are still being worked on. Here's the unedited episode 2 before release. Enjoy!
Propublica is now reporting incidents of ICE agents choking minor citizens. Righteous indignation seems appropriate.
January 14, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Propublica is now reporting incidents of ICE agents choking minor citizens. Righteous indignation seems appropriate.
It seems like people are forgetting Trump's recent interview about his health. Completely understandable, given the flurry of news that's happened since.
But here's why it matters: Trump said he's been bruising and bleeding because he's taking more aspirin than his doctor advises. He's trying
But here's why it matters: Trump said he's been bruising and bleeding because he's taking more aspirin than his doctor advises. He's trying
January 13, 2026 at 1:41 AM
It seems like people are forgetting Trump's recent interview about his health. Completely understandable, given the flurry of news that's happened since.
But here's why it matters: Trump said he's been bruising and bleeding because he's taking more aspirin than his doctor advises. He's trying
But here's why it matters: Trump said he's been bruising and bleeding because he's taking more aspirin than his doctor advises. He's trying
We're early, but just so people can get a sense of where the midterms are headed:
January 12, 2026 at 9:12 PM
We're early, but just so people can get a sense of where the midterms are headed:
Ok... Murkowski, Warren, Tillis. This is real pushback now.
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski: “After speaking with Chair Powell this morning, it’s clear the administration’s investigation is nothing more than an attempt at coercion.“
January 12, 2026 at 4:18 PM
Ok... Murkowski, Warren, Tillis. This is real pushback now.
As with every scheme Trump tries, reality is the brick wall that his 110mph get-rich-quick car keeps hitting.
Oil execs met with Trump on the 9th to talk about the $100 billion investment he wants them to pour into Venezuela’s oil recovery scheme. He promised them military protection and they all
Oil execs met with Trump on the 9th to talk about the $100 billion investment he wants them to pour into Venezuela’s oil recovery scheme. He promised them military protection and they all
January 12, 2026 at 6:09 AM
As with every scheme Trump tries, reality is the brick wall that his 110mph get-rich-quick car keeps hitting.
Oil execs met with Trump on the 9th to talk about the $100 billion investment he wants them to pour into Venezuela’s oil recovery scheme. He promised them military protection and they all
Oil execs met with Trump on the 9th to talk about the $100 billion investment he wants them to pour into Venezuela’s oil recovery scheme. He promised them military protection and they all
@atrupar.com Have you seen the new Dept of Labor Twitter page? It’s like Stephen Miller got a hold of the account.
January 12, 2026 at 12:35 AM
@atrupar.com Have you seen the new Dept of Labor Twitter page? It’s like Stephen Miller got a hold of the account.
@maddow.bsky.social Apparently Stephen Miller is now posting on the Department of Labor twitter page. Or maybe the ghost of Hitler. 🤷🏻♂️
January 12, 2026 at 12:30 AM
@maddow.bsky.social Apparently Stephen Miller is now posting on the Department of Labor twitter page. Or maybe the ghost of Hitler. 🤷🏻♂️
I can’t tell if Stephen Miller or the ghost of Hitler is posting on the Department of Labor twitter account.
January 12, 2026 at 12:27 AM
I can’t tell if Stephen Miller or the ghost of Hitler is posting on the Department of Labor twitter account.
@bencasselman.bsky.social Hi Ben, I’m working on a script for my podcast that makes economics more approachable to Gen Z. I’m explaining how the New Deal was almost like an AA program for Capitalism gone on a bender. Would you say that’s a fair criticism?
January 11, 2026 at 12:01 AM
@bencasselman.bsky.social Hi Ben, I’m working on a script for my podcast that makes economics more approachable to Gen Z. I’m explaining how the New Deal was almost like an AA program for Capitalism gone on a bender. Would you say that’s a fair criticism?
@itsafronomics.bsky.social Hi Anna, I’m working on a script for my podcast that makes economics more approachable to Gen Z. I’m explaining how the New Deal was almost like an AA program for Capitalism gone on a bender. Would you say that’s a fair criticism?
January 10, 2026 at 11:58 PM
@itsafronomics.bsky.social Hi Anna, I’m working on a script for my podcast that makes economics more approachable to Gen Z. I’m explaining how the New Deal was almost like an AA program for Capitalism gone on a bender. Would you say that’s a fair criticism?
Reposted by Host Aaron Engel
How could he actually make this happen? Ask him!!
I can think of only two ways:
Treasury threatens the regulatory status of banks (there's one behind every credit card) that didn't cut rates. The banks would sue and likely win.
FDIC revokes coverage if rates aren't cut.
Either is a market disaster.
I can think of only two ways:
Treasury threatens the regulatory status of banks (there's one behind every credit card) that didn't cut rates. The banks would sue and likely win.
FDIC revokes coverage if rates aren't cut.
Either is a market disaster.
Trump: "AFFORDABILITY! Effective January 20, 2026, I, as President of the United States, am calling for a one year cap on Credit Card Interest Rates of 10%."
January 10, 2026 at 2:49 PM
How could he actually make this happen? Ask him!!
I can think of only two ways:
Treasury threatens the regulatory status of banks (there's one behind every credit card) that didn't cut rates. The banks would sue and likely win.
FDIC revokes coverage if rates aren't cut.
Either is a market disaster.
I can think of only two ways:
Treasury threatens the regulatory status of banks (there's one behind every credit card) that didn't cut rates. The banks would sue and likely win.
FDIC revokes coverage if rates aren't cut.
Either is a market disaster.
First 2 episodes have been recorded! Though the pilot ran shorter than I thought, so I might beef up that script and record episode three. Then editing!
January 10, 2026 at 12:34 AM
First 2 episodes have been recorded! Though the pilot ran shorter than I thought, so I might beef up that script and record episode three. Then editing!
I've tightened the script on episode 1. 2 & 3 will get a final polish before I record and edit tomorrow. I'm eyeing a launch on the 18th if all goes well.
In related news: I have to admit, I grew up on sound stages around my dad and still have a real learning curve producing this on my own. 💪🏼
In related news: I have to admit, I grew up on sound stages around my dad and still have a real learning curve producing this on my own. 💪🏼
January 9, 2026 at 5:45 AM
I've tightened the script on episode 1. 2 & 3 will get a final polish before I record and edit tomorrow. I'm eyeing a launch on the 18th if all goes well.
In related news: I have to admit, I grew up on sound stages around my dad and still have a real learning curve producing this on my own. 💪🏼
In related news: I have to admit, I grew up on sound stages around my dad and still have a real learning curve producing this on my own. 💪🏼
Reposted by Host Aaron Engel
I cannot stress enough the importance of getting involved in your community. Particularly now. Find your local Indivisible Group and get to work. 🖖
@indivisible.org
@indivisible.org
January 8, 2026 at 8:51 PM
I cannot stress enough the importance of getting involved in your community. Particularly now. Find your local Indivisible Group and get to work. 🖖
@indivisible.org
@indivisible.org
Today was a dark day. The news cycle was dominated by the tragic murder of an unarmed US citizen by Trump's Youtube-trained Gestapo.
MAGA is bending over backwards to post videos from obscure angles, trying to win a war of public opinion. But you can't fight physics. A car driving away from a
MAGA is bending over backwards to post videos from obscure angles, trying to win a war of public opinion. But you can't fight physics. A car driving away from a
January 8, 2026 at 6:08 AM
Today was a dark day. The news cycle was dominated by the tragic murder of an unarmed US citizen by Trump's Youtube-trained Gestapo.
MAGA is bending over backwards to post videos from obscure angles, trying to win a war of public opinion. But you can't fight physics. A car driving away from a
MAGA is bending over backwards to post videos from obscure angles, trying to win a war of public opinion. But you can't fight physics. A car driving away from a
Reposted by Host Aaron Engel
Watch as ICE refuses to let a doctor render aid to Renee Nicole Good.
New footage provided to HuffPost of ICE Agents LITERALLY DENYING A PHYSICIAN ACCESS TO RENEE NICOLE GOOD, the woman they just shot in the face.
January 8, 2026 at 12:42 AM
Watch as ICE refuses to let a doctor render aid to Renee Nicole Good.
Reposted by Host Aaron Engel
You have to watch this video. It is the best angle. It is on other platforms. I reposted it on X. I prosecuted and defended hundreds of cases where people were alleged to have used their vehicles as deadly weapons against police. This is not that. bsky.app/profile/bnon...
Bluesky is hiding our post which shows what happened in Minneapolis, even though there's no graphic content (the victim is never shown).
Video evidence shows the public what happened and allows people to form an opinion, which is especially important when officials call it an act of terrorism.
Video evidence shows the public what happened and allows people to form an opinion, which is especially important when officials call it an act of terrorism.
January 7, 2026 at 7:36 PM
You have to watch this video. It is the best angle. It is on other platforms. I reposted it on X. I prosecuted and defended hundreds of cases where people were alleged to have used their vehicles as deadly weapons against police. This is not that. bsky.app/profile/bnon...
This is one of my favorite excerpts from my “Cap & Soci” episode’s script on the Taurus in a China Shop podcast.
January 6, 2026 at 7:50 PM
This is one of my favorite excerpts from my “Cap & Soci” episode’s script on the Taurus in a China Shop podcast.