The Late-Night Lowdown

OIL

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:04:39 GMT

Tonight, on the Lowdown, we look into the Middle Easts new tentative ceasefire, the US’s everlasting conquest for OIL, a crippling strike that we barely just avoided, and much more. Oh also apparently you can but the green card version of a golden ticket now. Our theme music was composed by Steve Oxen at fesliyanstudios.com.

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Syria War, Irish Elections, Christmas Trees, and more

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 16:00:03 GMT

Syria’s rebel factions have made huge ground in a yearslong war, while Ireland has an election and the results are a mixed bag yet again. Tree farms are having a rough go at it this year, we talk about why. And the world’s oldest man passed away today, we talk about his legacy. Our theme music was composed by Steve Oxen at fesliyanstudios.com.

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Ceasefires, Floride, Sausage, and more

Tue, 03 Dec 2024 04:00:10 GMT

Israel has officially entered a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah. The ICC issues an arrest warrant against a military regime for genocide. Fluoride in US water is in question, and this sausage tastes really good. Our theme music was composed by Steve Oxen at fesliyanstudios.com.

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Strikes, Barbed Wire, Floods, and more

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 16:24:49 GMT

Indonesia experienced brutal flooding today, killing dozens and injuring more. A court in Texas has ruled on the case of immigrant deterrence. Formal complaints on a Chinese cargo ship were levied. Also, Amazon workers have finally had enough of being treated like robots. Our theme music was composed by Steve Oxen at fesliyanstudios.com.

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Kursk, Oil Drilling, Fistfights, and more

Fri, 29 Nov 2024 05:35:40 GMT

President Trump has toted his expansion of oil drilling, but that may not come to pass due to resistance from within the industry itself. Ukraine is seeing its grounds within Russia shrink as Russia launches a new massive counter-offensive. We discuss why you shouldn’t force yourself to be grateful, and imports from China have slowed dramatically, so where are all the products coming from? Our theme music was composed by Steve Oxen at fesliyanstudios.com.

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The ICC, Canadian Taxes, Jaguar, and more

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:32:22 GMT

The ICC issued an arrest warrant for top participants in the Iseral—Hamas war. Sales taxes are being lifted in Canada, and Jaguar is acting a little strange. Our theme music was composed by Steve Oxen at fesliyanstudios.com.

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This Episode is Bananas

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 16:18:45 GMT

Want two things to get rich quick? Duct tape, and a banana. We discuss marital pressure, and how that takes place in government positions. And please, don’t google the name of the Brazilian public health system. Our theme music was composed by Steve Oxen at fesliyanstudios.com.

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1,000 days of war, Spirit Airlines, Forklifts, and more

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:16:10 GMT

Today, we discuss another important number, 1,000. The Baltic Sea has internet problems, forklift racing is coming to other parts of the world, and an airline soars no more. Our theme music was composed by Steve Oxen at fesliyanstudios.com.

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Mice Tyson, Ukraine's New Missles, Bookstores, and more

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:01:12 GMT

Jake Paul is well on his way to being an insufferable person for the next four months after beating a senior citizen in a fight. The US has given Ukraine the green light to use American weapons in Russia. We give a quick sound-off of President Trump’s new cabinet members, and China is reenacting Fahrenheit 451. Our theme music was composed by Steve Oxen at fesliyanstudios.com.

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Trump wins the Election

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:09:54 GMT

Donald Trump won the US presidential election with a slim majority in multiple swing states, giving him the win. The GOP also secured a majority in the senate, while the house is still up in the air. Civilians are being hunted by drones in Ukraine as the Russia-Ukraine war takes another step over the Geneva Convention line, while Starbucks is trying to simplify its menu and give faster service. And we finally have an update on Cuban power, namely its only going to get worse. Our theme music was composed by Steve Oxen at fesliyanstudios.com.

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The Big Boy Election Occurs

Tue, 12 Nov 2024 07:16:56 GMT

The US decided the future of the country, we talk about the results. Protests erupted in Serbia over the collapse of a canopy, and North Korea keeps poking the bear.

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Justice for Peanut, Japan in Space, Iran, and more

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 01:40:24 GMT

Tomorrow is the US’s election day. In two sentences, we will tell you everything you need to know about the election. Also, Iran confirmed it is going to attack Israel in a “strong and complex” manner. What might that mean for the already war-torn region? Japan goes back to space, someone's pet squirrel was euthanized in our culture section, and more.

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World Series, Pollution, the EU, and more

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 05:01:29 GMT

We have an update on the Spanish floods, where they have killed over 100 people. We talk about sports for the first time, particularly the world series. Los Angeles country sues one of the largest drink manufacturers in the US, and political rhetoric in the US is increasing so much I can hardly find anything other than politics to report on.

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Garbage, Halloween, Taxes, and more

Fri, 01 Nov 2024 06:23:05 GMT

Florida has accidentally banned banks from operating within the state. Britain has a new plan to move the economy forward that involves larger taxes, American politicians go take out the trash, and we talk about how Halloween is one of the deadliest holidays ever. And, no, it’s not because of an increased murder rate.

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Canada isn't peaceful, Jaywalking, Flash Floods, and more

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 05:54:09 GMT

Canada continues its downward spiral in relations with India as it continues to blame the country for anti-Sikh attacks. Flash floods in Spain are wreaking havoc on the country and killing dozens, while North Korean troops in Russia may be getting a taste of modernity, and could be liking it a little too much for Mr. Kim's liking. And by the way, one of the most traffic-contested cities in the world (NYC) now has legal jaywalking.

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Oops! All out of missles!

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 06:51:22 GMT

The Pentagon is running out of air defense missiles, a horrifying gap in the US’s defense capabilities as tensions increase around the world. Israel has blocked a top UN humanitarian society that provides aid to Gaza. And the Vatican announced a new mascot.

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Kick Streamer Canceled, Wargames, Ghost, and more

Tue, 29 Oct 2024 07:02:11 GMT

Israel launched a direct attack on Iran this weekend, and Turkey knows who is behind the attack on a defense contractor that killed 5 and is taking retaliatory strikes as well. The popular energy drink “Ghost” is the latest casualty in soda polarization – since many new smaller soda brands are popping up big companies want a slice. We talk about the dangers of American political polarization – and the game most militaries (including the US and China) use to train. And Tyler the Creator’s new album came out, so we’re dissecting the critics' responses.

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Musk 💓s Puten, Death by AI, US polls, and more

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 06:42:26 GMT

Donald Trump took a narrow lead over Kamla Harris in the polls. A chatbot is responsible for a teen's death, guiding the individual down a dark and depressing path through text messages. And Zillionaire Elon Musk is in contact with the Kremlin.

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North Korea takes the fight to Ukraine

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:12:03 GMT

Residents of China have been illegally moving funds overseas over fears about the country’s economic future. Apple intelligence releases next week; we talk about what to expect. And in a surprising twist in the yearslong war in Ukraine, North Korean troops are in Russia.

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Cuban Blackouts, E. Coli, Yoshi, and more

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 06:23:18 GMT

There have been a series of nationwide blackouts in Cuba, one of which started Friday and is still ongoing. The famous McDonalds Quarter-pounder burger is the cause of a deadly E. coli. Outbreak. Early voting in the US started today, with record turnouts. And the famous “Yoshi Backshots” sticker in the previous Mario Party game has been replaced, we gauge the internet's reactions in the culture section.

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French Fries, Bank Bombings, Nuclear Power, and more

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 06:12:39 GMT

Israel saw further escalation of hostilities against Hezbollah targeting banking institutions in air strikes. Multiple large technology companies are making deals with nuclear energy startups to remove the cost of power for hungry AI servers. Additionally, Strategists at Goldman Sachs predict the S&P 500 will no longer be a source of big gains, and scientists are considering a “fentanyl vaccine" for human consumption.

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Election Futures, Kmart closeures, and Game Freak Leaks

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 06:10:14 GMT

A recent rise in bets on the outcome of the US presidential election has made the odds lean heavily towards Republican Nominee Donald Trump. Additionally, President Biden is meeting with leaders in Europe today to discuss further complications for both the war in Gaza and the war in Ukraine. The last full-size Kmart closed today, ending an era in American retail. And Netflix reported its most profitable quarter ever; we take a look at how the streaming giant has made a comeback in the industry.

This episode was hosted live on discord.gg/rmemes. You can participate in the live broadcast and call-ins there. Air date:10/18/24

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