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This week, we discuss the recent buzz over NPR Senior Editor Uri Berliner's article about the news agency becoming too left-wing. We also talk about Biden's recent student debt relief plan, the Arizona Supreme Court banning abortions in the state, and more. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:Biden Unveils New Student Debt Relief Plan While in WisconsinThe Arizona Supreme Court allows a near-total abortion ban to take effect soonUS Senate candidate Eric Hovde questions whether nursing home residents should voteConservatives attack NPR for being “woke propaganda”I’ve Been at NPR for 25 Years. Here’s How We Lost America’s Trust.NYP article author did not want to put byline on article because of the article’s lack of credibilityGiuliani gave Hunter Biden story to New York Post because 'nobody else would take it' at face valueFox News passed up chance to run Hunter Biden email story amid credibility concerns, reports sayAnalysis: Questionable 'N.Y. Post' Scoop Driven By Ex-Hannity Producer And GiulianiA Critical Analysis of the Evidence for the SARS-CoV-2 Origin HypothesesHow long before the brave NPR editor exposing the woke broadcaster gets shown the door?It took 'courage' for NPR editor to speak out: Vivek RamaswamyNPR defends its journalism after senior editor says it has lost the public's trust

This week, we discuss Wisconsin's latest election, and what that means for Biden come November. We also cover the latest conspiracies surrounding the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, Elon Musk being a total hypocrite again, and more. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse was caused by DEIMusk lawsuit to silence the Center for Countering Digital Hate’s reporting on the increased presence and boosting of hate speech on twitter has been thrown outDonald Trump Trial Bond UpdateTrump's Truth Social loses $4 billion in value in one week, while revealing wider lossTrump is suing the co-founders of Truth Social in an attempt to take their stockNBC reverses decision to hire Ronna McDaniel after on-air backlashFox News: Biden made Easter TransListen to WisconsinUpfront interview with Heba MohammedSpring Election Results: 5 Reasons Wisconsin Conservatives Should Celebrate538 Wisconsin Polls

This week, we discuss Don Lemon's interview with Elon Musk and all the insane things Elon has been recently pushing online. We also talk about Trump's bond troubles, election fraud in Milwaukee, Candace Owens being fired from the Daily Wire, and more! If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:Here's what happens if Trump can't pay his $454 million bondJury finds former Milwaukee election official guilty of election fraudDOJ files antitrust lawsuit against AppleCandace Owens fired by Daily WireMarjorie Taylor Greene files motion to vacate House Speaker position'Woke' People More Likely to be Unhappy, Anxious and Depressed.' No Kidding.Construction and validation of a scale for assessing critical social justice attitudesDon Lemon Interviews Elon MuskElon Musk Pushes a Vile, Toxic Hate Video—and Exposes His Own ScamDuke School of Medicine denies lowering admissions standards for DEI goals as alleged by Ben Shapiro, Elon MuskElon Musk's X Is Suspending Accounts That Reveal a Neo-Nazi Cartoonist's Alleged IdentityAnonymous Comrades Collective’s blog Elon Musk's X has already backed off its new anti-trans hate policy

This week, we look at the future of TikTok after the House of Representatives' recent attempt to force the platform to divest. We also discuss the Robert Hur hearing, a Georgia judge dismissing several allegations against Trump, and more! If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:Robert Hur faces bipartisan hostility in fiery House hearingI read the transcripts from Robert Hur's Biden interview. His report left a lot out.Judge dismisses some Trump Georgia election subversion charges but leaves most of the case intactScoop: Donors Threaten to Abandon RFK Jr. If He Picks Aaron Rodgers as Running MateAaron Rodgers Sandy Hook ReportWI Supreme Court: Catholic-aligned charities don't get an automatic religious tax breakWisconsin Supreme Court will reconsider ruling limiting absentee ballot drop boxesBen Shapiro: “No one in the United States should be retiring at 65 years old”Ben Shapiro Doubled Down on Retirement StatementsHouse Passes TikTok LegislationGrindr has been sold by its Chinese owner after the US expressed security concernsTikTok users bombard House offices over bill that could ban the appKellyanne Conway advocating for TikTok on Capitol HillTrump issues executive orders against TikTok and WeChatFormer Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he’s putting together investor group to buy TikTok

This week, we discuss the continued tragedies facing the people of Palestine and its impact on the 2024 election. We also talk about the latest election news, Kyrsten Sinema finally resigning, and Biden's State of the Union address. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:Democrat Adam Schiff and Republican Garvey advance in the California U.S. Senate raceSupreme Court rules states cannot remove Trump from ballot for insurrectionWoke corporation Sony marginalizes men everywhere with Misandry Simulator 2024 video gameGaza's death toll now exceeds 30,000. Here's why it's an incomplete countIsrael Gaza: Seven hostages killed, Hamas saysTony Blinken’s explanation about U.S. vetoing the resolutionsHow Israel’s restrictions on aid put Gaza on the brink of famineConflict-Induced Famine Risk is Increasing by the Day in Gaza: FAO | UN Security CouncilInterview with IDF Lt. Col. Peter Lerner Thousands join Israeli hostage families in march on JerusalemOpinion: Don’t take the progressive threats in Michigan seriously

This week, we look at the history of Fred Hampton and the Black Panther Party. We also discuss the new maps in Wisconsin, the death of Alexei Navalny, and how Alabama has now declared that frozen embryos are children. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:Tony Evers signs new maps in WIWhat we know about Alexei Navalny's death in Arctic prisonTrump allies prepare to infuse ‘Christian nationalism’ in second administrationThe New York Times reports that Trump has privately supports a federal 16 week abortion banAlabama hospital puts pause on IVF in wake of ruling saying frozen embryos are childrenTrump loses New York fraud caseWisconsin ethics commission refers Trump fundraising arm for prosecutionThe Black Panther Party 10-Point ProgramPeople v. HamptonPicture of Smiling Police Officers After Killing Hampton

This week, we look at one of the most influential voting drives in American history, the Freedom Summer project of 1964. We also talk about the recent impeachment of Alejandro Mayorkas, the results of New York's 3rd congressional race, and more! If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:FBI “informant” Alexander Smirnov has been charged with lying about Joe and Hunter Biden taking millions in bribes from BurismaDepartment of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Myorkas impeached by the HouseNY 3rd district special electionRead the special counsel's report on Biden's handling of classified documentsBiden press conferenceWisconsin maps updateConservatives were throwing out some wild conspiracies about Taylor Swift’s guest (I wonder why) Ice Spice.Citizens’s CouncilMississippi Burning1964 FULL SPEECH FANNIE LOU HAMER VOICE OF FREEDOMFreedom SummerStudent Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC)Freedom Summer: PBS Documentary

This week, we look at the Ocoee Massacre, the Rosewood Massacre, and the Columbia Race Riots, three stories lost to American history. We also discuss the latest primary updates and Republican chaos. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:Why the GOP wants to impeach Mayorkas but not pass the border dealRonna McDaniel is stepping down as RNC ChairTom Cotton’s Insanely Racist Questioning of TikTok CEO Shou Zi ChewThe Ocoee massacreA Perfect Storm: The Ocoee Riot of 1920Julius 'July' PerryRemembering the Rosewood MassacreRosewood (1982)Columbia, TN Race Riots of 1946American Black Holocaust Museum

This week, we continue our descent into madness as we finish reviewing The Coddling of the American Mind. We also discuss the latest updates to Wisconsin's maps case, Oregon Republicans being barred from running for office, and more! If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:WI Maps Consultant Report10 Republican state senators in Oregon will be barred from running for reelectionJury awards E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in Trump defamation caseHe Was Accused of Sexual Misconduct. Then Trump Hired Him. Then He Was Indicted in Mar-a-Lago Case.Ben Shapiro makes song with conservative cringe-rapper Tom McDonald'Junk science': experts cast doubt on widely cited college free speech surveyThe State of Free Speech and Tolerance in AmericaUChicago Survey Finds Millions of Americans Support Violence to Achieve Political GoalsSpeaking Freely: What Students Think about Expression at American Colleges‘Not all cultures are created equal’ says Penn Law professor in op-edA Penn Law Professor Wants to Make America White AgainPenn Law professor Amy Wax’s anti-Asian comments spark national scrutinySerious Inquiries Only: What’s Really Going On at Evergreen CollegeNYT’s Campus Free Speech Coverage Focuses 7-to-1 on Plight of RightThere Is No Campus Free Speech Crisis: A Close Look at the EvidenceThe “Campus Free Speech Crisis” Ended Last YearCopyright Cuts Both Ways for Free SpeechFuture of the First Amendment: 2016 Survey of High School Students and TeachersWhere There’s Woke 35: When “The College Fix” Attacks

This week, begin our two-part breakdown of the campus craziness narrative and The Coddling of the American Mind. We also talk about the New Hampshire primary results, Texas doing its best to be the worst state, and more! If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:Texas border fight with the Federal GovernmentIsrael loses case brought by South Africa in International Court of JusticeThe Coddling of the American Mind: How Trigger Warnings Are Hurting Mental Health on CampusSpeaking Freely: What Students Think about Expression at American Colleges

On this episode, we recap all of the stupid we missed over the last two weeks. We also talk about the Iowa caucus and some great news about Wisconsin's legislative maps. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:Iowa Caucus Entrance PollsWisconsin Supreme Court overturns Republican-drawn legislative mapsMarquette University Law School Map Analysis

This week, we discuss the question that has taken over political discourse all over the internet, "Does the left have an antisemitism problem?" We also talk about updates to some previous stories about Clarence Thomas' corruption and undocumented workers on Wisconsin dairy farms, Lauren Boebert switching districts, and more! If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:When Immigrant Dairy Farm Workers Get Hurt, Most Can’t Rely on Workers’ CompensationA “Delicate Matter”: Clarence Thomas’ Private Complaints About Money Sparked Fears He Would ResignLauren Boebert announced she will switch districts for 2024 electionDonald Trump ruled not eligible for the primary ballot in Colorado…kindaFull List of States Wanting to Kick Trump Off Ballot and Where Cases StandNikki Haley completely bombs question on the cause of the American Civil WarAtun Shei Films Checkmate, Lincolnites! PlaylistDemocrats Have an Anti-Semitism ProblemI'm a proud Democrat. My party has an antisemitism problemUniversity of Pennsylvania president resigns after antisemitism testimonyHarvard president Claudine Gay resigned after a firestorm of criticism. Why it matters.We Sat Down With the Conservative Mastermind Behind Claudine Gay’s OusterRashida Tlaib was censured by the House for antisemitic comments‘From the river to the sea': Why these 6 words spark fury and passion over the Israel-Hamas warHarvard Harris poll Charlie Kirk defended Musk’s agreement with an antisemitic tweet“Who Controls Your Mind? 2023”Antisemitic Attitudes Across the Ideological Spectrum

This week, we tackle part two of answering the question, "What will happen if Trump wins?" We also talk about Alex Jones being back on Twitter (X), Texas ruling that there is no exception for mothers, and so much more. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:GOP led House officially opens impeachment inquiryHunter Biden Capital dramaTexas case proves that Republicans do not accept any “exceptions” to abortion bansAlex Jones is Back on Twitter (X)Tucker Carlson spurns Twitter to start his own streaming serviceIncel Tim Pool triggered by studies that suggest prehistoric women may have shared hunting dutiesAgenda 47Trump plots mass detention and deportation of undocumented immigrants should he regain powerTrump and allies plot revenge, Justice Department control in a second termWho will Trump put in power?Behind the Curtain — Scoop: The Trump job applications revealed

This week, we have part one of discussing the question, "What will happen if Trump wins?" On this episode, we look at Project 2025, The Heritage Foundation's insane plan for when Republicans take back power. We also talk about Elon Musk going crazy... again, George Santos being expelled from Congress, and so much more. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:IBM, EU, Disney and others pull ads from Elon Musk’s X as concerns about antisemitism fuel backlashElon’s tweetCharlie Kirk defends Elon Musk's antisemitism: “Some of the largest financiers of left-wing anti-white causes have been Jewish Americans”Musk’s X sues Media Matters after report shows ads next to pro-Nazi postsMusk announced a “thermonuclear lawsuit” in a tweetAs Musk endorses antisemitic conspiracy theory, X has been placing ads for Apple, Bravo, IBM, Oracle, and Xfinity next to pro-Nazi contentX Corp v. Media Matters ComplaintElon Musk’s ‘thermonuclear’ lawsuit over hate-adjacent ads on X… actually confirms themElon Musk tells advertisers: ‘Go fuck yourself’George Santos has been expelled from CongressKevin McCarthy announces he will resign at the end of DecemberAn Emphatic NO to Displaying a Satanic Christmas TreeRep. Gallagher seeing red over satanic Christmas tree in Wisconsin: ‘Absolutely crazy’Project 2025Leeja Miller: The Conservative Plan to Take Over the Country (you need to know about this)

On this episode, we discuss Ayaan Hirsi Ali's recent conversion to Christianity and how anti-wokeness has become a means for influencers to move toward Christian nationalism. We also talk about updates on the Israel-Hamas war, Trump calling people "vermin," and a wild week for Republicans. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:Israel agrees to 4-hour daily pauses in Gaza fighting to allow civilians to flee, White House saysCharts show a stark difference in the human cost of Israeli-Palestinian conflicts over the yearsThese charts show the scale of loss in the Israel-Hamas warIs What’s Happening in Gaza a Genocide? Experts Weigh InIsrael right-wing ministers' comments add fuel to Palestinian fearsTim Scott drops outTrump says he’s a proud election denier and calls opponents “vermin”Oklahoma senator challenges Teamsters president to a fight during Senate hearingKevin McCarthy elbows Tim Burchett in back during an interviewGeorge Santos ethics report is releasedWisconsin city employees instructed to avoid religious holiday decorations in public buildings: reportWauwatosa Tells City Workers to Avoid Red & Green Christmas Decorations, Calls Snowmen ‘Snow People’Liberty Counsel Demand LetterAyaan Hirsi Ali: Why I am now a ChristianThe Total Depravity of James LindsayAtheist James Lindsay Calls on SBC to Remove Leaders Who Don’t Repudiate CRT

This week, we discuss the latest election results and what that means for Democrats heading into 2024. We also talk about the third GOP debate, PragerU taking over Twitter to push anti-trans propaganda, and more! If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:Full video: Watch the third GOP presidential primary debate in MiamiPragerU buys 'takeover' ad on X as part of $1M campaign to promote polarizing 'Detrans' filmDaisy Strongin Tweet2023 Election ResultsMoms for Liberty Candidates Take a Beating in Some School RacesRick Santorum says Republicans can't let 'very sexy things like abortion' be on the ballotTrump Leads in 5 Critical States as Voters Blast Biden, Times/Siena Poll FindsCross-Tabs: October 2023 Times/Siena Poll of the 2024 BattlegroundsTop newspapers mention Biden’s age more than twice as often as Trump’s

On today's episode, we discuss the House of Representatives' newest Speaker, Mike Johnson. We also talk about the recent tragedy in Maine, the latest campaign updates, and what has happened now that the House is back in session. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:Conservative Maine Democrat says hometown mass shooting changed his mind on assault weapons banUS House passes Republicans' Israel-only aid bill, faces dead end in SenateRepublican-led push to expel George Santos fails in the HouseMarjorie Taylor Greene tried to censure Rashida TlaibJesse Watters attacks Dads who take their children Trick or TreatingNew US House speaker tried to help overturn the 2020 election, raising concerns about the next oneHow did Speaker Mike Johnson, the embodiment of Christian Nationalism, escape scrutiny?In 2022, Johnson was the guy who freaked out about Disney’s Little DemonIn September of 2004, Johnson wrote an op-ed against same sex marriage that was published in “The Times” newspaper from Shreveport, LAIn a July 2003 op-ed in the same paper, Johnson decried the Supreme Court ruling in Lawrence v. Texas that overturned a Texas statute criminalizing sodomy

This week, we look back at the infamous Slender Man Stabbing and how our justice system cares far more about vengeance and punishment than rehabilitation. We also talk about the latest House Speaker drama and recent developments after the attack on Israel. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:A 6-year-old Palestinian-American was stabbed 26 times for being Muslim, police say.The Israel-Hamas War Is Leading to an Uptick in Hate CrimesMatt Walsh loses his mind over the thought of gay babiesSomething Awful Forum ThreadTimeline of court eventsVinny Politan from Court TV gives his opinion on Morgan’s planned appeal for release

On this episode, we discuss the absolute recent chaos in the U.S. House of Representatives. We also talk about the latest GOP debate, the UAW strikes, and Trump's latest trial. If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:Donald Trump: UAW negotiations 'don't mean as much as you think'Biden says UAW should fight for 40% pay raise in Michigan strike visitA judge found Trump committed fraud in building his real-estate empire. Here’s what happens nextBriefly talk about the way the super wealthy use loans to avoid paying income tax as we did in greater detail in Episode 61 Why Billionaires Shouldn’t ExistMarjorie Taylor Greene’s boyfriend calls liberal women ugly at Trump rallyDeal reached to avoid government shutdownMatt Gaetz files motion to oust Kevin McCarthy as House speakerDemocrats Blew a Huge Political Win By Not Saving Kevin McCarthy as House SpeakerTrump endorses GOP Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio for House speaker in race to replace McCarthyJamie Raskin, Democrat from Maryland, told the press that Dems are looking to get 5 or 6 Republicans to vote for Hakeem JeffriesKevin McCarthy considers resigning from the House before the end of his term

On this episode, we dive deep into the GOP's newest education tool, PragerU Kids. We also talk about Republicans launching their impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden, a new GOP plan for redistricting in Wisconsin, Lauren Boebert getting kicked out of Beetlejuice, and more! If you like our podcast, make sure to leave a 5-star review!  Useful links from the episode:Republicans launch impeachment inquiryHow does this stack up to the Trump impeachmentsAssembly Republicans announce plans to introduce Iowa-style redistricting processGOP-led Wisconsin Senate votes to fire nonpartisan official targeted by 2020 election skepticsWhat in the Beetlejuice is going on with Lauren Boebert?Sen. Menendez, wife indicted on bribery chargesFox Hosts Outraged Over Senate Dress Code Change ‘Abomination’Senate Lowers Dress Code to Accommodate John Fetterman's Shorts, with Savanah Hernandez & Will WittOklahoma is promoting a history curriculum using videos by conservative group PragerUPragerU Kids offered as supplemental resources for Oklahoma educatorsResearch file: We watched every PragerU Kids video. Here are the lowlights.Poland: Ania's Energy CrisisLos Angeles: Mateo Backs the BlueYouTube channel Zoe Bee has a good breakdown of this contentPragerU announced last month that they were approved to supply educational materials to the state of Texas, but the Texas Board of Education disagreed