HeyJaredLife in the Stupid Times
We're witnessing what could be the most perplexing era in American history.Fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science are all gaining a foothold in our public discourse.
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Can We Trust Presidents with War? (opens the original)
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James and Lisa discuss a missed opportunity in Iran, tax-funded propaganda, selling weapons to China (maybe), and the ongoing abuse of the media. Then the discussion turns to whether we can trust presidents with unlimited access to the U.S. military. 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 d
Political Satanic Panic (opens the original)
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James and Lisa discuss the never-ending oil shock, Trump-a-Palooza, Don Jr.'s wedding and why the president tells us not to worry about AI. Also, the Republicans now think the Democrats work for Satan. That's not true, is it? 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.
Stealing Venezuela’s Oil (opens the original)
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James 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? We're witnessing what could be the stupidest era in American history. Donald Trump and his supporters are spreading fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-in
Good for You, Canada! (opens the original)
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James 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. 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
Special Message: Medicare for All (opens the original)
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In a special message, James talks about why we need Medicare for all. It would save lives and $1 trillion every year. 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
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