Raj Against The Machine
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Raj Against The Machine
The 'N' Word Lighthouse w/ Natan Badalov: Elon’s Nazi Salute, Nelly & Snoop’s Trump Inauguration Drama, and Comedy’s Dark Side | RATM #3
In this episode, Raj and guest Natan Badalov tackle a mix of absurd, hilarious, and thought-provoking topics. They dive into Elon Musk’s controversial Nazi salute incident, discuss Natan’s viral clip about New York nostalgia, and hear his unforgettable story about a place called the “N-Word Lighthouse.”
The laughs keep coming with a joke about illegal immigrants being hired as lifeguards, while Raj questions why Mayor Adams isn’t in jail after being indicted. The crew debates podcasts and comedians giving right-wing politicians a platform—would it be more acceptable if they hosted Democrats instead? They also dive into the history of Indian people in England and how that cultural dynamic has evolved over time. Plus, they discuss the backlash against Nelly and Snoop Dogg for performing at Trump’s inauguration, Theo Von’s chair-breaking drama, and the unsettling reality of comedians being exposed as sexual assaulters, including how many grift to right-wing politics or religion to shield themselves from criticism.
Raj shares a hilarious gym story about how a girl’s reaction to someone looking at her ass varied wildly depending on whether the guy was attractive or not. They dig deeper into how Trump’s presidency has affected women, trans people, and taxes—especially with increases for people in certain tax brackets. The discussion also touches on the numerous sexual misconduct allegations against Trump, including the 2023 jury finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll—all while Raj hilariously exclaims, “It just boils my bubbles!”
With sharp takes on freedom of speech, media narratives, and the current state of comedy, this episode delivers big laughs and even bigger insights!
