We’re diving into two of the most bizarre and unexpected events in recent news. Buckle up, because this one’s a doozy!

First up, let's talk about the surreal scene at Trump’s campaign rally in Crotona Park, South Bronx. Yes, you heard that right. Former President Donald Trump held a rally in one of the most Democratic counties in the nation, trying to woo minority voters. But it gets better—he brought rappers Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow on stage with him! These two drill artists, who were charged last May in a massive gang murder conspiracy case, took the mic for a brief but memorable moment.

Sheff G told the crowd, "One thing I want to say, they're always going to whisper your accomplishments and shout your failures. Trump's gonna shout the wins for all of us." Meanwhile, Sleepy Hallow dropped Trump’s famous campaign slogan, “Make America Great Again,” before they both exited the stage. And in true Trump fashion, he commented on their flashy appearances, saying, "I like those teeth. I gotta get my teeth like that."

Now, let’s unpack this a bit. Sheff G and Sleepy Hallow, along with 30 others, were named in a 140-count indictment, accused of using their music money for guns and putting bounties on rival gang members. Sheff G even recently served 14 months for separate weapons charges. But here they were, standing with Trump, who’s attempting to cast himself as the champion of minority communities. At his rally, Trump claimed to be a better president for Black and Hispanic voters than Biden, railing against Biden on immigration and its impact on minority populations.

Trump's rally drew thousands, with supporters chanting “Build the wall” as he made his case. He’s been confined to New York for his trial, so he’s making the most of his time with a series of local stops. But this rally, open to the public, was his big move to show he’s still in the game, even in a predominantly Democratic state.

And now, the second half of our wild ride: Terrence Howard on Joe Rogan’s podcast. Folks, if you thought the Trump rally was bizarre, wait until you hear this. Terrence Howard’s appearance was a trip I didn’t know I was signing up for, and by the end, I was completely lost. Howard kicked off by reminiscing about being in his mother's womb. Yes, really. And that was just the beginning of three hours of “science” talk, with Joe Rogan interjecting with COVID comments (lol).

Terrence introduced his own version of the periodic table, the Walter Russel Periodic Table, which was news to me. The whole discussion felt like teetering between a schizophrenic break and pure genius—though I’m leaning towards the former. Then there was his take on straight lines, which he claims are an illusion, leading to him debunking the Pythagorean Theorem. Yes, the same one we all learned in school.

It doesn’t stop there. Howard also claimed to be the brain behind the entire AR/VR world, citing patents used by big tech companies. And the pièce de résistance: he’s planning to kill gravity. “We’re about to kill gravity,” he told Rogan. “I’ve got a model with 16 vortexes in a bench pin configuration, no center attractor, and no gravity whatsoever.”

I probably missed 100 insane moments, but if you’ve made it this far, you need to watch the full podcast. You might get a lot more out of it than I did. Terrence Howard, known for his roles in “Crash,” “Empire,” and “Iron Man,” shared some of his most eyebrow-raising beliefs. From claiming he can rebuild Saturn without gravity to disbelieving in the number zero, it was a wild ride.

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