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Are Democrats Communists?
James and Lisa discuss the Supreme Court's decision on Trump's executive order regarding birthright citizenship, noting it was a 5-4 decision with mixed views among the justices. They also review Trump's struggling State Fair and the administration's freakout about a new book titled "Regime Change." Also: Are the Democrats communists? (Spoiler alert: they aren't.)
We're witnessing what could be the stupidest era in American history.
Donald Trump and his supporters are spreading fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science, which 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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23. Stealing Venezuela’s Oil
16:57||Season 2, Ep. 23James and Lisa discuss Trump's declaration of "mission accomplished" in Iran, why we should stop worrying and learn to love data centers, what the FCC can't do, and the controversial deal to steal part of Venezuela's huge oil reserves. Is the oil deal legal? Does it really matter if it is? Do you remember when questions like that mattered?22. Good for You, Canada!
15:28||Season 2, Ep. 22James and Lisa discuss the weird surge in anti-Muslim bigotry, ground beef from who knows where, the awful fate of some wild horses and imaginary reverse trans surgery. After all that, they examine why, in the world, the U.S. is launching a trade war against Canada.21.5. Special Message: Medicare for All
08:10||Season 2, Ep. 21.5In a special message, James talks about why we need Medicare for all. It would save lives and $1 trillion every year.21. Lies About Dr. Fauci
15:33||Season 2, Ep. 21We won the war in Iran again. But now, we're back to losing it. James and Lisa discuss Trump's Truth Social posting spree, gilded statues and RFK Jr.'s cooking show, which may or may not include roadkill recipes. Then the discussion turns to Dr. Anthony Fauci's Senate testimony. Could the 85-year-old, award-winning public servant have been a mass murderer all along? Of course not! But Republicans want you to think it's true. Because they think you're stupid.20. Will Cuba be Trump's Next Target?
16:55||Season 2, Ep. 20James and Lisa discuss high gas prices and the stupid reasons why they are elevated. The Stupid Times Headlines segment examines Trump's ridiculous executive order to place warning signs outside the Smithsonian, recent changes to the CDC website regarding vaccines and autism, along with the unnecessary resurgence of measles cases, due entirely to stupidity. In the Main Thing: the State Department's bonkers report on Cuba offers exaggerated claims about Cuba's influence on the American left. Do the Cubans use Jedi mind tricks? Is the report a pretext for making Cuba into Trump's next military target?19. We're Losing in Iran
17:15||Season 2, Ep. 19James and Lisa are back after a building-repairs-related delay. In this episode, we look at the effects of Canadian wildfire smoke and the GOP's unhinged reaction. Other topics include the cyclospora outbreak fiasco, Trump's new Truth Social grift, how Republicans plan to win in November by unleashing hate, and why we are, indeed, losing the war in Iran (but not in the traditional sense).17. The Freakout Over Obama's Presidential Center
15:45||Season 2, Ep. 17James and Lisa offer updates on the illegal Iran war, the White House cage match and the Great Reflecting Pool Debacle of 2026.Next, our humble hosts explore the weird right-wing freakout over the Obama Presidential Center. It's really, really making MAGA crazy. Just to be safe, we advise Trump supporters not to look directly at it. :)16. The 2026 Pride Month Backlash
17:00||Season 2, Ep. 16James and Lisa talk about the latest on the White House cage match, the Trump Administration's assertion that it could legally tear down the Statue of Liberty, Trump's reflecting pool obsession and the increasing threats faced by federal judges who rule against Trump. The discussion then turns to the bonkers right-wing backlash against Pride Month 2026.