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Extreme Goes Mainstream on the Right
James and Lisa discuss why the Epstein Files release seems untrustworthy, Trump's dangerous all-caps freakout about being limited to giving legal orders, the president's sliding poll numbers, and MBS at the White House.
We're witnessing what could be the most perplexing era in American history.
Donald Trump and his supporters are spreading fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science are all gaining a foothold in our public discourse. It's maddening. It has never been more important for Americans to stand up for democracy.
You don't have to face stupidity alone. Every week (more or less), "Life in the Stupid Times" will examine the insanity to help you make sense of the growing pile of nonsense. We are proudly pro-democracy and anti-fascist.
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29. The Odd Case of Stephen Miller
22:08||Season 1, Ep. 29James and Lisa discussed several news items, including updates on National Guard Sergeant Andrew Wolf's condition following the Washington, D.C. shooting incident. and Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday. They reviewed an AP-NORC poll showing Trump's approval rating at a record low of 31% and discussed Trump's legal actions regarding the 2020 election and his rhetoric leading to increased death threats against lawmakers.The Main Thing segment focused on an analysis of Stephen Miller's background, policies, and controversial immigration views, with particular attention to his pseudo-intellectual approach to racism and his role in shaping Trump's immigration policies.28. Wokeness: Not a Satanic Conspiracy
20:37||Season 1, Ep. 28James and Lisa discuss the Supreme Court's possible endorsement of the unitary executive theory, Mike Johnson's whining and why you will have to pay to enter national parks on MLK Day and Juneteenth. Also, what is wokeness and is it really destroying America? Spoiler: It's not.27. The New Sharia Panic
22:15||Season 1, Ep. 27Also: James and Lisa talk about the "closure" of Venezuela's airspace, Trump's unfounded claims about Biden's use of the autopen, the ongoing saga of the poor saps who bought a Trump phone and why Dearborn, Michigan, is a not-at-all scary place to visit.25. ICE: Cruelty for No Good Reason
30:22||Season 1, Ep. 25James and Lisa discuss Trump's lack of a plan to reopen the government, the Trump Party Room (formerly the East Wing), and why the federal government's mass deportation plan is nonsensical in several ways. Also: Holy crap, are we going to war with Venezuela?24. What is Antifa and Why is Trump Lying About It?
28:10||Season 1, Ep. 24James and Lisa talk about the failure of Trump's Gaza plan, RFK Jr.'s plan to fight imaginary "chemtrails," and plans for an "Arc de Trump" in Washington, D.C.23. Trump's Military Misuse Might Get Worse
27:54||Season 1, Ep. 23James and Lisa discuss the government shutdown, Trump's increasingly weird social media posts and the progression of Donald Trump's ongoing misuse of the U.S. military.22. Trump's Weaponization of the Justice Dept.
27:10||Season 1, Ep. 22James and Lisa discuss the comet that could be a spaceship, a new round of harmful tariffs, and Pete Hegseth's unusual, large, and expensive meeting. And Trump's efforts to weaponize the U.S. Department of Justice.21. Is it Fascism Yet?
27:02||Season 1, Ep. 21James and Lisa discuss the latest info about the accused murderer of Charlie Kirk. Also: "The View" might get special government scrutiny, Congress is honoring Kirk with a special day and even Ted Cruz and Tony Perkins understand the dangers of government control of speech.