Join Lionel as he battles the proliferation of "misinformation, disinformation, [and] bad information," arguing against the very notion of who is authorized to define "truth". This episode dives deep into current events, exposing viral false reports (like a resurfaced flag desecration video falsely tied to a recent mayoral victor) and dissecting the far-reaching platform of Democratic Socialists of America. Lionel takes a firm stand against penalizing thought, expressing his strong disdain for "stupid hate crimes" that elevate penalties based on constitutionally protected speech. He challenges traditional right-wing political tactics, asserting that simply mocking and insulting opponents is ineffective for luring new supporters or recruiting the "next bench" of young leaders. Instead, the focus should be on exposing the reality of radical agendas—such as the abolition of capitalism, government control of health care, severe limits on private landlords, police abolition, and decarceration programs. Lionel asks listeners to look beyond the surface—the "pumpkin village" of public political theater—to understand the people who truly run the show.

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