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Republicans are in disarray as the shutdown drags on. Stephen Miller is desperately trying to get Trump to start a civil war. The economy is steadily collapsing. ICE is completely lawless and soulless.

This was not a great week for America, but we keep you informed. That way, when the regime falls (and it will) and the trials start, you’ll know why so many white men are being sent to prison for the rest of their lives.

Also, sad news. Because she does not like Back to the Future 2 & 3, I’m afraid I can no longer work with Florida Woman Rants and will be replacing her with an AI chatbot. Bear with me in this time of transition. 😜😜😜

If you prefer your news unfiltered and unedited from a puppet, we got you covered!

Ogre Nation News Update!

1:10 - 3:10 The tragedy of Kyren Lacey

4:45 - 15:15 The Trump Shutdown continues and the walls are closing in on the regime.

15:16 - 22:53 Dementia Don is a puppet king being controlled by the power-mad fascist Stephen Miller

22:54 - 29:28 A South Carolin judge’s home burned to the ground just days after she ruled against Trump and Miller railed against her on Twitter. Surely a coincidence.

29:29 - 38:00 You Scream, I Scream, We All Scream Because of Fucking ICE

38:01 - 42:53 Scenes From a Crashing Economy

42:54 - 46:50 Your Weekly Epstein Update

47:20 - 1:03:20 Headlines for Short Attention Spans!

1:03:21 - 1:13:43 Self-care of the Week!

Things We Discussed In The Show

New video of deadly crash involving Kyren Lacy released by police after lawyer says late LSU player is innocent

Fetterman again shows independent streak, frustrates left over government shutdown fight

Time is short for an ACA premium fix in the shutdown fight, says GOP insurance leader

The GOP says it’s winning the shutdown. Some fear Trump’s cuts may change that

Trump Aimed Shutdown Cuts at Democrats, but G.O.P. Districts Are Hit, Too

Flight Delays Begin as Air Traffic Staffing Shortages Worsen

Investigators reveal first findings into South Carolina judge’s house fire and warn public against speculation

Kaepernick-Funded Autopsy Reportedly Finds Trey Reed Didn’t Die by Suicide — Family Attorney Ben Crump Hasn’t Confirmed

Illinois is investigating after ICE raid left ‘nearly naked’ children zip-tied, Gov JB Pritzker says

Massive immigration raid on Chicago apartment building leaves residents reeling: ‘I feel defeated’

Attorney for woman shot by Border Patrol claims agent said, ‘Do something b----’ before shooting

In lieu of government data, investment firm Carlyle reports subdued US hiring

Short-Term Inflation Expectations Continue to Tick Up; Labor Market Expectations Deteriorate

Adelita Grijalva remains in limbo after House speaker flip flops on swearing-in

Supreme Court will not address Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal

Donald Trump Says He’ll Speak to DOJ About Ghislaine Maxwell Pardon

Laura Loomer warns Trump on idea of Ghislaine Maxwell pardon: ‘Do not do it’

New Poll: Voters Prefer Spanberger For Virginia Governor On Transgender Issues By Wide Margin, Despite Anti-Trans Ads

Bari Weiss joins CBS with a mandate for ‘balanced and fact-based’ news

Fury as Economist Praises AI Actor Tilly Norwood and Says His Favourite Is a ‘Virgin’

Legal experts condemn Apple bowing to White House’s request to remove ICE tracking app

Supreme Court seems highly doubtful of limits on conversion therapy for minors

Florida’s hasty deal to host Trump’s presidential library flagged in legal filing

Miami real estate gift for Trump presidential library sparks lawsuit

Federal prosecutor resists pressure from Trump to charge Letitia James

The Large Number Of Disney+, Hulu, And ESPN Subscriptions That Were Reportedly Canceled In Response To Jimmy Kimmel’s Suspension

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