60 acast.com Life in the Stupid Times https://www.stupidtimes.net/ en James D. Melton and Lisa Lee Politics, liberal, prpgressive ,sracastic,life and politics,prevent stupidity,anti-Trump,democracy,pro-democracy,anti-fascist,War and peace ,Washington DC,Democrats,Republicans James D. Melton and Lisa Lee Buy Me a Coffee: https://coff.ee/lifeinthestupidtimes

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. It's maddening.


We started “Life in the Stupid Times” to connect with people who share our frustration with the times we face. It’s free to listen. Contribute what you want, even if it’s nothing at all.


We are, let’s face it, hurtling toward fascism and idiocracy. History has seen this before. And all the signs are evident now.


Our podcast exists to remind ourselves and our audience that much of what we’re experiencing is not normal. And we cannot let it become normalized.


Fascism occurs when people surrender and acquiesce to the changes around them. Some will do that enthusiastically. Others will do it reluctantly. And to our children, this could become the only reality they ever know.


We can’t let that happen. One way to avoid a fascist future is to reaffirm what we stand for and what we oppose.


Going to the streets will be necessary, but it will not be sufficient. The same is true for writing, podcasting, boycotts, community organizing and direct, nonviolent action. We must do all those things simultaneously. Only relentless pressure on several


This era wlifend, If we are determined. But until it does, you don't have to face stupidity alone.


Every week (more or less), "Life in the Stupid Times" examines the insanity to help you make sense of the growing pile of nonsense.


This is not the most slick podcast out there. Our style is bare-bones. We record on at-home equipment and edit it ourselves. Frankly, we are learning as we go. 


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.


Buy Me a Coffee

https://coff.ee/lifeinthestupidtimes

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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. It's maddening.


We started “Life in the Stupid Times” to connect with people who share our frustration with the times we face. It’s free to listen. Contribute what you want, even if it’s nothing at all.


We are, let’s face it, hurtling toward fascism and idiocracy. History has seen this before. And all the signs are evident now.


Our podcast exists to remind ourselves and our audience that much of what we’re experiencing is not normal. And we cannot let it become normalized.


Fascism occurs when people surrender and acquiesce to the changes around them. Some will do that enthusiastically. Others will do it reluctantly. And to our children, this could become the only reality they ever know.


We can’t let that happen. One way to avoid a fascist future is to reaffirm what we stand for and what we oppose.


Going to the streets will be necessary, but it will not be sufficient. The same is true for writing, podcasting, boycotts, community organizing and direct, nonviolent action. We must do all those things simultaneously. Only relentless pressure on several


This era wlifend, If we are determined. But until it does, you don't have to face stupidity alone.


Every week (more or less), "Life in the Stupid Times" examines the insanity to help you make sense of the growing pile of nonsense.


This is not the most slick podcast out there. Our style is bare-bones. We record on at-home equipment and edit it ourselves. Frankly, we are learning as we go. 


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.


Buy Me a Coffee

https://coff.ee/lifeinthestupidtimes

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]]> false James D. Melton jdmdetroit@gmail.com 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 life-in-the-stupid-times episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/67981e86dc087d2d29466211/1768879511228-82669c5f-8acf-433b-a1b6-38c01fd15172.jpeg https://www.stupidtimes.net/ Life in the Stupid Times Iran War and the End Times Iran War and the End Times Tue, 31 Mar 2026 02:36:13 GMT 17:59 69cb331e03f0e1583021f53a false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/69cb331e03f0e1583021f53a 69cb331e03f0e1583021f53a 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 Hey, Did You Hear What Happened at CPAC? full 2 10 James and Lisa discuss the catastrophe that was CPAC 2026, why air travel won't get better as quickly as hoped, and the latest reason Trump is a disaster for farmers. After that, they dive into why the Iran War won't lead to Armageddon, no matter how badly the MAGA crowd wants it to.



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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> James and Lisa discuss the catastrophe that was CPAC 2026, why air travel won't get better as quickly as hoped, and the latest reason Trump is a disaster for farmers. After that, they dive into why the Iran War won't lead to Armageddon, no matter how badly the MAGA crowd wants it to.



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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Stupidity of the Tartarian Empire The Stupidity of the Tartarian Empire Mon, 23 Mar 2026 22:14:06 GMT 20:43 69c1bb2f7878605e11a3af56 false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/69c1bb2f7878605e11a3af56 69c1bb2f7878605e11a3af56 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 Also: Who Keeps Teleporting a FEMA Official? full 2 9 The stupidity is especially strong this week. James and Lisa discuss the illegal Iran war, Trump's embarrassing exchange with Japan's prime minister, the weird Trump gold coin slated for release later this year, the teleportation of a Trump Administration official and the thoroughly bonkers Tartarian Empire conspiracy theory.



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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The stupidity is especially strong this week. James and Lisa discuss the illegal Iran war, Trump's embarrassing exchange with Japan's prime minister, the weird Trump gold coin slated for release later this year, the teleportation of a Trump Administration official and the thoroughly bonkers Tartarian Empire conspiracy theory.



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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Iran War and Great Replacement Nonsense Iran War and Great Replacement Nonsense Tue, 10 Mar 2026 01:01:26 GMT 17:00 69af6d67a2ae95013b26d352 false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/69af6d67a2ae95013b26d352 69af6d67a2ae95013b26d352 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 Operation Epic Fury? Seriously? full 2 8 James and Lisa discuss the dangerous implications of the Great Replacement Theory, which posits that elites are bringing in non-European immigrants to replace white populations in Western countries. They highlight how this theory, tied to anti-Semitic sentiments, has gained traction in Republican circles and led to real-world violence. The conversation also updates listeners on the ongoing war in Iran, its potential consequences, and the distraction it provides from other issues like the Epstein files

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> James and Lisa discuss the dangerous implications of the Great Replacement Theory, which posits that elites are bringing in non-European immigrants to replace white populations in Western countries. They highlight how this theory, tied to anti-Semitic sentiments, has gained traction in Republican circles and led to real-world violence. The conversation also updates listeners on the ongoing war in Iran, its potential consequences, and the distraction it provides from other issues like the Epstein files

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> An Illegal and Stupid War An Illegal and Stupid War Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:41:51 GMT 8:00 69a5d7733df6e19cf752c7d1 false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/69a5d7733df6e19cf752c7d1 69a5d7733df6e19cf752c7d1 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 The Constitution Remains in Force, People full 2 7 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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[Let's Just Say It: JD Vance is a Weirdo]]> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 02:33:48 GMT 19:13 699d0dc5e3f0d89ce2f2f9a1 false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/699d0dc5e3f0d89ce2f2f9a1 699d0dc5e3f0d89ce2f2f9a1 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 full 2 6 James and Lisa discuss Trump's obsession with tariffs, his anger at the Supreme Court and why he's releasing the X Files. Other topics include the sad case of a South Carolina kid with very stupid anti-vax parents, and some of the reasons why JD Vance is the weirdest vice president of the modern era.



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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> James and Lisa discuss Trump's obsession with tariffs, his anger at the Supreme Court and why he's releasing the X Files. Other topics include the sad case of a South Carolina kid with very stupid anti-vax parents, and some of the reasons why JD Vance is the weirdest vice president of the modern era.



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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[MAGA is Co-opting the USA's 250th Birthday]]> Mon, 16 Feb 2026 21:35:25 GMT 18:52 69938756989966fe08b3d365 false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/69938756989966fe08b3d365 69938756989966fe08b3d365 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 Also: Free the Gordy Howe Bridge! full 2 5 James and Lisa discuss how the Border Patrol used a laser to save El Paso from a party balloon, Trump's threat to mothball a brand-new bridge and a tragic shooting in Texas. In The Main Thing, the topic shifts to the ways the America 250 celebration is already becoming weird and stupid.




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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> James and Lisa discuss how the Border Patrol used a laser to save El Paso from a party balloon, Trump's threat to mothball a brand-new bridge and a tragic shooting in Texas. In The Main Thing, the topic shifts to the ways the America 250 celebration is already becoming weird and stupid.




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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[We Can't Trust Billionaires with AI]]> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 02:12:07 GMT 17:44 698a8c1dd2345f67c32dbc69 false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/698a8c1dd2345f67c32dbc69 698a8c1dd2345f67c32dbc69 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 full 2 4 James and Lisa discuss Trump's obvious racism, his scary plans for the Kennedy Center and his delusional view of himself.


In the Main Thing, experts believe that artificial intelligence could create a utopia in which work is optional, where, like Scarlet O’Hara, nobody goes hungry again. As AI technology advances, we cannot trust the oligarchs to create a fair, new Star Trek economy. We need to start organizing around a fair and decent approach to AI adoption, before the oligarchs make that impossible.



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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> James and Lisa discuss Trump's obvious racism, his scary plans for the Kennedy Center and his delusional view of himself.


In the Main Thing, experts believe that artificial intelligence could create a utopia in which work is optional, where, like Scarlet O’Hara, nobody goes hungry again. As AI technology advances, we cannot trust the oligarchs to create a fair, new Star Trek economy. We need to start organizing around a fair and decent approach to AI adoption, before the oligarchs make that impossible.



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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Stupid Right-Wing Propaganda Stupid Right-Wing Propaganda Mon, 02 Feb 2026 21:15:36 GMT 18:04 698113f919ef991f73629d36 false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/698113f919ef991f73629d36 698113f919ef991f73629d36 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 Trump to Supporters: Are you an Illegal Alien? full 2 3 James and Lisa talk about some of the weirdness in the news since the last podcast, including a very creepy Trump fundraising letter, Trumpy's spontaneous napping on the job and how badly the Melania documentary has bombed at the box office. Other themes James and Lisa explore: Is this winter real? Has voting ruined women? And what do right-wingers have in common with suicidal penguins? The answer might surprise you!



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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> James and Lisa talk about some of the weirdness in the news since the last podcast, including a very creepy Trump fundraising letter, Trumpy's spontaneous napping on the job and how badly the Melania documentary has bombed at the box office. Other themes James and Lisa explore: Is this winter real? Has voting ruined women? And what do right-wingers have in common with suicidal penguins? The answer might surprise you!



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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Greenland, ICE and Insurrection Act Threats Greenland, ICE and Insurrection Act Threats Tue, 20 Jan 2026 02:00:16 GMT 18:00 696ee1b05e25e3a6c08bb94c false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/696ee1b05e25e3a6c08bb94c 696ee1b05e25e3a6c08bb94c 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 What Could Happen if Trump Stops Chickening Out of his Insurrection Act Threats? full 2 2 James and Lisa discuss Trump's weird obsession with Greenland, the continuing lawlessness of ICE, and what it would mean if the president followed through on his threats to invoke the Insurrection Act.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> James and Lisa discuss Trump's weird obsession with Greenland, the continuing lawlessness of ICE, and what it would mean if the president followed through on his threats to invoke the Insurrection Act.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Manifest Stupidity Manifest Stupidity Tue, 13 Jan 2026 04:15:39 GMT 17:59 6965c6eb1266d4af74b2d71a false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/6965c6eb1266d4af74b2d71a 6965c6eb1266d4af74b2d71a 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 full 2 1 James and Lisa discuss the murder of Renee Good, RFK Jr.'s new vaccine guidelines, why a Texas university is banning Plato from low-level philosophy classes, Trump's proposed "dream military" budget and the White House's lust for land.



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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> James and Lisa discuss the murder of Renee Good, RFK Jr.'s new vaccine guidelines, why a Texas university is banning Plato from low-level philosophy classes, Trump's proposed "dream military" budget and the White House's lust for land.



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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[REPOST: Trump's Military Misuse Might Get Worse]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2026 06:34:38 GMT 28:11 695dfb83154465cd6044ecc0 false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/695dfb83154465cd6044ecc0 695dfb83154465cd6044ecc0 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 A chance to revisit an episode from last October. full 1 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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Odd Case of Stephen Miller The Odd Case of Stephen Miller Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:19:50 GMT 22:08 69409fc17e21d19ff2ee55a5 false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/69409fc17e21d19ff2ee55a5 69409fc17e21d19ff2ee55a5 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 full 1 29 James 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.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James 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.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> Wokeness: Not a Satanic Conspiracy Wokeness: Not a Satanic Conspiracy Mon, 08 Dec 2025 23:05:48 GMT 20:37 69375352c3bfafbbda46e869 false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/69375352c3bfafbbda46e869 69375352c3bfafbbda46e869 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 full 1 28 James 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.


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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James 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.


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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> The New Sharia Panic The New Sharia Panic Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:52:58 GMT 22:15 692e14f31c4491caefd5d912 false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/692e14f31c4491caefd5d912 692e14f31c4491caefd5d912 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 Why collective punishment is un-American full 1 27 Also: 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.




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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> Also: 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.




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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> Extreme Goes Mainstream on the Right Extreme Goes Mainstream on the Right Mon, 24 Nov 2025 21:12:35 GMT 27:34 6924c817e5cc28ec3b1780ba false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/6924c817e5cc28ec3b1780ba 6924c817e5cc28ec3b1780ba 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 Also: The Epstein Files Release Process Looks Sus as Heck full 1 26 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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> 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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> ICE: Cruelty for No Good Reason ICE: Cruelty for No Good Reason Tue, 28 Oct 2025 01:27:24 GMT 30:22 69001a4024b39e4c7ff9729c false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/69001a4024b39e4c7ff9729c 69001a4024b39e4c7ff9729c 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 full 1 25 James 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?

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James 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?

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> What is Antifa and Why is Trump Lying About It? What is Antifa and Why is Trump Lying About It? Tue, 21 Oct 2025 03:34:09 GMT 28:10 68f6fe6080f2667740b0343b false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/68f6fe6080f2667740b0343b 68f6fe6080f2667740b0343b 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 full 1 24 James 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. 

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James 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. 

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> <![CDATA[Trump's Military Misuse Might Get Worse]]> Tue, 07 Oct 2025 04:45:00 GMT 27:54 68e491ed1300c48ae18b8c39 false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/68e491ed1300c48ae18b8c39 68e491ed1300c48ae18b8c39 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 That Is, Unless We Can Stop Him. At This Point, Even Mike Johnson Can’t Defend Trump’s Sanity full 1 23 James 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.


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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James 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.


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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> <![CDATA[Trump's Weaponization of the Justice Dept. ]]> Mon, 29 Sep 2025 22:02:51 GMT 27:10 68db020b09b1c365e40f2821 false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/68db020b09b1c365e40f2821 68db020b09b1c365e40f2821 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 Every Accusation is a Confession full 1 22 James 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.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James 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.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> Is it Fascism Yet? Is it Fascism Yet? Mon, 22 Sep 2025 07:09:09 GMT 27:02 68d0eead88c516d26e4ec2ca false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/68d0eead88c516d26e4ec2ca 68d0eead88c516d26e4ec2ca 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 Why it Might Not Matter Whether Trump is a Fascist full 1 21 James 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.



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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James 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.



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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> The Stupidity of Political Violence The Stupidity of Political Violence Mon, 15 Sep 2025 21:01:56 GMT 29:15 68c875b21f3cc96453909f84 false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/68c875b21f3cc96453909f84 68c875b21f3cc96453909f84 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 Also: Where are Those Epstein files? full 1 20 James and Lisa remind everyone about the ongoing Republican effort to keep the Epstein Files hidden. Other topics include a surge of inflation, concern about Trump's drooping face and why political violence is, among other things, usually a stupid idea.



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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James and Lisa remind everyone about the ongoing Republican effort to keep the Epstein Files hidden. Other topics include a surge of inflation, concern about Trump's drooping face and why political violence is, among other things, usually a stupid idea.



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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> Why Trump Should Not Control the Fed Why Trump Should Not Control the Fed Tue, 09 Sep 2025 02:48:22 GMT 28:09 68bf7c10b494ca82a2b05c29 false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/68bf7c10b494ca82a2b05c29 68bf7c10b494ca82a2b05c29 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 Also: Will Troops Come to Chicago?  Hyundai in Georgia, more RFK Jr. insanity and The Department of WHAT? full 1 19 James and Lisa discuss the possibility of a military takeover in Chicago, why Hyundai is really mad at ICE, and the stupidity of renaming the DoD to the DoW.


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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James and Lisa discuss the possibility of a military takeover in Chicago, why Hyundai is really mad at ICE, and the stupidity of renaming the DoD to the DoW.


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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> Tulsi Gabbard Keeps Doing Damage Tulsi Gabbard Keeps Doing Damage Mon, 25 Aug 2025 02:02:55 GMT 27:03 68abc44f73bf5b6298d05241 false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/68abc44f73bf5b6298d05241 68abc44f73bf5b6298d05241 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 Also, failure in Alaska, possible troops in Chicago and an update on RFK Jr. full 1 18 Janes and Lisa discuss the American Academy of Pediatrics' rebellion against RFK Jr., why ICE wants its own air fleet. Then, James gives Donald Trump some good advice and our hosts discuss why putting Tulsi Gabbard in charge of America's secrets was a bad idea. Mitch McConnell was right!

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> Janes and Lisa discuss the American Academy of Pediatrics' rebellion against RFK Jr., why ICE wants its own air fleet. Then, James gives Donald Trump some good advice and our hosts discuss why putting Tulsi Gabbard in charge of America's secrets was a bad idea. Mitch McConnell was right!

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> Christian Nationalism: A Bad Idea Christian Nationalism: A Bad Idea Mon, 18 Aug 2025 22:30:34 GMT 27:42 68a3a2153b6c86549735a78c false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/68a3a2153b6c86549735a78c 68a3a2153b6c86549735a78c 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 Also: What is Going on with the Trump Burger Guy? full 1 17 James and Lisa discuss a possible space-alien invasion, whether Trump believes Alaska is still part of Russia, the Surreal 2025 Kennedy Center Honors and Why the Trump Burger guy might be deported. In the Main Thing, they talk about why Christian Nationalism is a bad idea.


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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James and Lisa discuss a possible space-alien invasion, whether Trump believes Alaska is still part of Russia, the Surreal 2025 Kennedy Center Honors and Why the Trump Burger guy might be deported. In the Main Thing, they talk about why Christian Nationalism is a bad idea.


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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> The Inexplicable Power of Laura Loomer The Inexplicable Power of Laura Loomer Mon, 11 Aug 2025 22:44:53 GMT 28:18 689a7266e6e5400d47889c22 false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/689a7266e6e5400d47889c22 689a7266e6e5400d47889c22 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 Also, Weaponization of the Justice Department, Tariffs and Rehiring at the NWS full 1 16 James and Lisa discuss the Justice Dept.'s bullying of Letitia James, how badly the Trump Tariffs could hurt the auto supply business and a big "oops" at the National Weather Service. Then the topic moves to Laura Loomer and her persistent, but hard-to-explain power over Trump Administration hiring.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James and Lisa discuss the Justice Dept.'s bullying of Letitia James, how badly the Trump Tariffs could hurt the auto supply business and a big "oops" at the National Weather Service. Then the topic moves to Laura Loomer and her persistent, but hard-to-explain power over Trump Administration hiring.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> What the Heck is Wrong with Donald Trump? What the Heck is Wrong with Donald Trump? Mon, 04 Aug 2025 18:40:19 GMT 27:08 6890fe93f3bc04608180f086 false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/6890fe93f3bc04608180f086 6890fe93f3bc04608180f086 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 Also, a White House Ballroom, Federal Proselytizing and Why Trump Deserves a Nobel Prize full 1 15 James and Lisa talk about the White House Ballroom, Federal Proselytizing and Why Trump Deserves a Nobel Prize (according to his people). Then, the topic moves to a big question: What the heck is wrong with Donald Trump? And surprise! There's a lot wrong with him.



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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James and Lisa talk about the White House Ballroom, Federal Proselytizing and Why Trump Deserves a Nobel Prize (according to his people). Then, the topic moves to a big question: What the heck is wrong with Donald Trump? And surprise! There's a lot wrong with him.



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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> Dreams of Imprisoning Obama Dreams of Imprisoning Obama Mon, 28 Jul 2025 18:32:18 GMT 27:28 6887c232459778d8a3e505cd false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/6887c232459778d8a3e505cd 6887c232459778d8a3e505cd 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 full 1 14 James is joined by Guest Co-Host Matt Roush. James and Matt talk about efforts to make gas cans great again, how things worked out for an anti-woke dad who moved his family to Russia, and the latest shenanigans of RFK Jr. They then move on to discuss why the charges made against Barack Obama are ridiculous, but perfectly calibrated to appeal to Trump's base supporters.





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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James is joined by Guest Co-Host Matt Roush. James and Matt talk about efforts to make gas cans great again, how things worked out for an anti-woke dad who moved his family to Russia, and the latest shenanigans of RFK Jr. They then move on to discuss why the charges made against Barack Obama are ridiculous, but perfectly calibrated to appeal to Trump's base supporters.





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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> Epstein and the MAGA Great Disappointment Epstein and the MAGA Great Disappointment Mon, 21 Jul 2025 20:29:00 GMT 27:12 687e978ea2391fe43218a4de false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/687e978ea2391fe43218a4de 687e978ea2391fe43218a4de 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 full 1 13 James and Lisa discuss why Attorney General Pam Bondy visited Alcatraz and Trump's desire to change the sweetener used in Coca-Cola, for some unknowable reason. After that, they move on to The Main Thing, which is why the Epstein fiasco makes the MAGA faithful feel a bit like the 19th-century Millerites (or something).

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James and Lisa discuss why Attorney General Pam Bondy visited Alcatraz and Trump's desire to change the sweetener used in Coca-Cola, for some unknowable reason. After that, they move on to The Main Thing, which is why the Epstein fiasco makes the MAGA faithful feel a bit like the 19th-century Millerites (or something).

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> Texas and the War on Climate Science Texas and the War on Climate Science Tue, 15 Jul 2025 03:50:51 GMT 27:07 6875cdd3ea74e132fbf7c3e2 false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/6875cdd3ea74e132fbf7c3e2 6875cdd3ea74e132fbf7c3e2 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 Climate change is a scientific fact, not an ideology full 1 12 James and Lisa discuss Dan Bongino's recent freakout over the handling of the Epstein files and why Oklahoma schools now embrace election lies. Then we get to this week's Main Thing for this episode, examining Trump's war on climate science, calls to ban imaginary weather manipulation and why reporters who list pronouns on their bios don't deserve answers about any topic whatsoever.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> James and Lisa discuss Dan Bongino's recent freakout over the handling of the Epstein files and why Oklahoma schools now embrace election lies. Then we get to this week's Main Thing for this episode, examining Trump's war on climate science, calls to ban imaginary weather manipulation and why reporters who list pronouns on their bios don't deserve answers about any topic whatsoever.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> We Need to Talk About RFK Jr. We Need to Talk About RFK Jr. Tue, 01 Jul 2025 04:47:00 GMT 27:00 6863831df1f23373699a5eb9 false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/6863831df1f23373699a5eb9 6863831df1f23373699a5eb9 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 Seriously, the dude is not OK full 1 11 James and Lisa talk about Laura Loomer, Marjorie Taylor Green and other right wingers who are freaking out about Zohran Mamdani and why religious right activists believe US involvement in the Iran Israeli conflict likely to bring about the end times and the return of Jesus Christ. Then, they take on roadkill enthusiast the HHS Secretary RFK Jr., who is absolutely not OK..


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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James and Lisa talk about Laura Loomer, Marjorie Taylor Green and other right wingers who are freaking out about Zohran Mamdani and why religious right activists believe US involvement in the Iran Israeli conflict likely to bring about the end times and the return of Jesus Christ. Then, they take on roadkill enthusiast the HHS Secretary RFK Jr., who is absolutely not OK..


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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> <![CDATA[So, We're in a War Now?]]> Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:02:00 GMT 28:58 685b1ca14a2d8b8b51b8edf9 false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/685b1ca14a2d8b8b51b8edf9 685b1ca14a2d8b8b51b8edf9 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 War in Iran, California and Young Earth full 1 10 James and Lisa talk about the war in Iran and Israel, Trump's illegal bombing raid, the ongoing, illegal saga of troops in Los Angeles and the novel things young-Earth creationists believe. Spoiler: Flat Earth is not among them, but dinosaurs and Noah's Ark absolutely are.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James and Lisa talk about the war in Iran and Israel, Trump's illegal bombing raid, the ongoing, illegal saga of troops in Los Angeles and the novel things young-Earth creationists believe. Spoiler: Flat Earth is not among them, but dinosaurs and Noah's Ark absolutely are.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> <![CDATA['Graveyard Dead,' Chemtrails, and Misinformation]]> Tue, 17 Jun 2025 02:23:10 GMT 29:45 6850d18fd6277269082dc12d false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/6850d18fd6277269082dc12d 6850d18fd6277269082dc12d 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 full 1 9 James and Lisa discuss the troop deployments in Los Angeles, chemtrails in Louisiana, Trump's birthday parade and the unhelpful spread of misinformation surrounding the protests in L.A..

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James and Lisa discuss the troop deployments in Los Angeles, chemtrails in Louisiana, Trump's birthday parade and the unhelpful spread of misinformation surrounding the protests in L.A..

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> Marines, a Billionaire Feud and Q Nonsense Marines, a Billionaire Feud and Q Nonsense Tue, 10 Jun 2025 03:28:15 GMT 29:07 6847a651b0b18fac07a08f2e false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/6847a651b0b18fac07a08f2e 6847a651b0b18fac07a08f2e 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 full 1 8 James and Lisa discuss Trump's incitement in Los Angeles, the Trump/Musk social media face-off and why it's bad that Trump is amplifying QAnon's insanity. 

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James and Lisa discuss Trump's incitement in Los Angeles, the Trump/Musk social media face-off and why it's bad that Trump is amplifying QAnon's insanity. 

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> Is Our Culture Becoming Stupider? Is Our Culture Becoming Stupider? Tue, 27 May 2025 04:58:00 GMT 27:06 68355a1c998551779f11e7fd true https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/68355a1c998551779f11e7fd 68355a1c998551779f11e7fd 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 James thinks it is. full 1 7 James and Lisa talk about The Donald's stupid vendetta against Harvard, how Bruce Springsteen hurt Trump's feelings and Marco Rubio's arrogance mixed ignorance. After that, James rants about the dumbing down of the culture.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James and Lisa talk about The Donald's stupid vendetta against Harvard, how Bruce Springsteen hurt Trump's feelings and Marco Rubio's arrogance mixed ignorance. After that, James rants about the dumbing down of the culture.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> Taylor Swift and a Plane from Qatar Taylor Swift and a Plane from Qatar Tue, 20 May 2025 04:50:00 GMT 27:16 682c0b2fb094367ed3014f8f false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/682c0b2fb094367ed3014f8f 682c0b2fb094367ed3014f8f 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 No, Trump should not accept the air palace. full 1 6 James and Lisa talk about birthright citizenship, Donald Trump's opinions about Taylor Swift and a ridiculous airplane from Qatar.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James and Lisa talk about birthright citizenship, Donald Trump's opinions about Taylor Swift and a ridiculous airplane from Qatar.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> Dreams of Annexing Canada Dreams of Annexing Canada Tue, 13 May 2025 03:22:49 GMT 27:01 6822bb0dca727346525f3bdd false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/6822bb0dca727346525f3bdd 6822bb0dca727346525f3bdd 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 Also: The Trump Purge and an American Pope full 1 5 James and Lisa talk about the Trump purge, Da Pope from Chicago, and why Canada is NOT destined to be the 51st state.


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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James and Lisa talk about the Trump purge, Da Pope from Chicago, and why Canada is NOT destined to be the 51st state.


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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Big Bird and a Flat Earth Big Bird and a Flat Earth Mon, 05 May 2025 17:01:00 GMT 27:05 681995caf30c20bff77210dd false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/681995caf30c20bff77210dd 681995caf30c20bff77210dd 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 full 1 4 James and Lisa talk about Donald Trump's latest bonehead moves and people believe the Earth is flat.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James and Lisa talk about Donald Trump's latest bonehead moves and people believe the Earth is flat.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> The Stupidity of White Supremacy The Stupidity of White Supremacy Wed, 30 Apr 2025 02:46:27 GMT 27:37 6810489ef7d552efdcc2bf59 false https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/6810489ef7d552efdcc2bf59 6810489ef7d552efdcc2bf59 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 An Arrested Judge, George Santos, the Pope and Arguably the Most Destructive Bad Idea of All Time full 1 3 James and Lisa discuss some of the many ways white supremacy has screwed up the world for centuries.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James and Lisa discuss some of the many ways white supremacy has screwed up the world for centuries.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> Why Trump is Getting Away with It (So Far) Why Trump is Getting Away with It (So Far) Tue, 22 Apr 2025 23:15:00 GMT 26:52 6808371523cb4388bea67df3 false https://stupidtimes.net/ 6808371523cb4388bea67df3 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 full 1 2 James and Lisa discuss Trump's stupid torment of the financial markets, his attack on research, and the unitary executive theory behind it all.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James and Lisa discuss Trump's stupid torment of the financial markets, his attack on research, and the unitary executive theory behind it all.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> Tariffs and Measles Tariffs and Measles Mon, 14 Apr 2025 18:23:08 GMT 28:54 67fd45f510b3098e4a48b294 true https://shows.acast.com/life-in-the-stupid-times/episodes/67fd45f510b3098e4a48b294 67fd45f510b3098e4a48b294 67981e86dc087d2d29466211 The Main Thing: Why the Measles Outbreak is Stupid full 1 1 James and Lisa talk about the stupid trade war and the stupid, unnecessary and tragic measles outbreak.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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]]> James and Lisa talk about the stupid trade war and the stupid, unnecessary and tragic measles outbreak.

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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

]]> 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.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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