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Sep 28, 2026 · 1:01:57
This was recorded with Tom from 9/11, when he was around before the second hospital stay. Opinion | Stop Googling. Let's Talk. - The New York Times How Technology and Loneliness…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:11:13
WaPo fact-checks Mitch McConnell hospital photo featuring paper — with definitive findings https://www.reddit.com/r/therewasanattempt/comments/1wgwoz8/by_mitch_mcconnell_to_appear…
Sep 14, 2026 · 1:11:20
Navy and USS Lincoln's Problems Are Tied to Attacks on U.S. Base Early in War - The New York Times Trump says Iran war will end after the midterms and gas prices will fall | CNN…
Sep 7, 2026 · 0:59
Say nice things to Tom! if not....we're lookin' for you, we gon' find you... so you can run and tell that, homeboy!
Aug 31, 2026 · 1:14:51
Revealed: Reform rakes in £20m in donations from crypto investors | The Independent Nigel Farage, U.K. far-right leader and former Trump ally, resigns amid finance scandal in…
Aug 24, 2026 · 43:51
Tom is in the hospital this week so I give an update on his condition. I also tell a story about my conceal carry renewal class that Tom and I had signed up for.
Aug 17, 2026 · 1:09:58
The U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note. - The New York Times New Evidence Shows Agents Using Slurs, Bolstering Profiling Claims…
Aug 13, 2026 · 51:14
Uber's Strategy for Fighting Sexual Assault Suits: 'What Were You Wearing?' - The New York Times Dating App Cover-Up: How Tinder, Hinge, and Their Corporate Owner Keep Rape Under…
Aug 10, 2026 · 1:05:40
Senate Homeland Security committee votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress Trump Said Qatari Jet Was Destined for His Library. That May Change. - The New York Times Takeaways…
Aug 6, 2026 · 54:51
Video: Scientists watch orcas ram a sunfish so hard it explodes New OnlyFans Page Is Focused On ... Marmots?!? Fighters Battle With Swords, Axes And Shields At Medieval Combat…
Aug 3, 2026 · 1:08:29
CNN Poll: A third of Democrats now identify as democratic socialists | CNN Politics Americans support Netanyahu arrest by 22-point margin: Survey CNN Poll: Voters favor Democrats…
Jul 27, 2026 · 1:12:48
Hegseth announces annual testosterone screenings for service members ICE shared Medicaid data it wasn't supposed to have with Palantir How Republicans Turned Olive Garden Into a…
Jul 20, 2026 · 1:06:14
Takeaways From Trump's Speech Claiming Election Vulnerabilities and China Interference - The New York Times Over 100 House Democrats vote to block billions of dollars in…
Jul 16, 2026 · 52:12
The Demon Next Door - The Atlantic
Jul 13, 2026 · 1:05:28
Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear requests update on Sen. Mitch McConnell's health |…
Jul 6, 2026 · 1:09:49
US Postal Service cannot carry out Trump order on mail ballot delivery, judge rules | CNN Politics The Birthright Decision Was Surprisingly Close, Some Legal Scholars Say - The…
Jul 2, 2026 · 51:36
Man tackled children off bikes, dragged 1 into his home after being ding dong ditched for weeks, police say You Can Now Get a Religious Exemption From Using AI at Work Google's…
Jun 29, 2026 · 1:11:17
The Democratic party is being hit by a leftist tidal wave | Ben Davis | The Guardian Fetterman casts only Democratic 'no' vote as Senate passes measure to block US action against…
Jun 22, 2026 · 1:05:16
Inside Trump's White House, the Epstein Files Caused a Freakout - The New York Times What to know about a deal to end the Iran war | AP News Donald Trump on $300B fund for Iran:…
Jun 15, 2026 · 1:08:30
Will Maine's scandal-hit Graham Platner help save or sink Democrats? Trump threatens to seize Kharg Island and other Iran oil infrastructure Johnson Says California Election…
Jun 11, 2026 · 53:40
The Old Guard Confronting America's gerontocratic https://web.archive.org/web/20260415150234/https://harpers.org/archive/2026/05/the-old-guard-samuel-moyn-gerontocracy/
Jun 8, 2026 · 1:06:18
Trump says he will 'transfer' Kennedy Center to Congress after court setback | Reuters MAGA pundit cannot name one thing Trump has improved during debate | The Independent Asked…
Jun 4, 2026 · 55:03
Empty Waymos invade Atlanta neighborhood, circle cul-de-sac for hours with no passengers Lawsuit targets whites-only Arkansas community after applicant claims she was rejected…
Jun 1, 2026 · 1:10:00
AOC takes more steps toward 2028 run for president Mamdani fires back at Bezos over Queens teacher tax remark The Republican Party is nothing more than a cult of Trump US Senator…
May 28, 2026 · 55:51
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May 25, 2026 · 1:08:13
There Has Never Been an Example of Presidential Corruption Like This Adam Schiff Proposes Bill Requiring Data Centers to Pay for Their Own Power Tennessee man jailed over Charlie…
May 20, 2026 · 1:09:09
Sorry for the delay! 'A husband expects a yes': how wife schools are shaping submissive Christian women | US news | The Guardian The FBI Is Reportedly Investigating a Leak to an…
May 14, 2026 · 51:32
Dolphins 'deliberately get high' on puffer fish nerve toxins by carefully chewing and passing them around | The Independent Televangelist Claims That Trump Officials Have Briefed…
May 11, 2026 · 1:03:17
Takeaways from Indiana, Ohio and Michigan: Trump's flex pays off and Democrats win special election I voted for Harris in 2024. She shouldn't run in 2028. | Opinion Louisiana…
May 4, 2026 · 1:08:30
Investigators Offer More Details of Gunman of Gala Dinner Attack 3 days after correspondents' dinner, FBI still unsure who shot officer outside ballroom Democrat on Trump's…
Apr 27, 2026 · 1:03:01
MAGA Is Increasingly Convinced the Trump Assassination Attempt Was Staged | WIRED https://archive.ph/20260418055449/https://www.wired.com/story/maga-is-increasingly-convinced-the-…
Apr 24, 2026 · 52:26
https://www.propublica.org/article/rise-and-fall-terrorgram-inside-global-online-hate-network-frontline-telegram…
Apr 20, 2026 · 1:06:55
No Kings draw estimated 8 million in largest single-day U.S. nonviolent protest Viktor Orbán concedes defeat as Hungary's Tisza Party heads for election win Trump's Iran Deal…
Apr 16, 2026 · 56:18
Apr 12, 2026 · 3:17
Apr 6, 2026 · 1:20:05
Evaluating the ethics of AI requires seeing through the never-ending hype - The Skeptic There are serious ethical implications to sexualising AI chatbots - The Skeptic…
Mar 30, 2026 · 1:03:36
Articles Tracking how much of Project 2025 the Trump administration achieved this year | PBS News From Venezuela to immigration crackdown, Project 2025 provided Trump's roadmap…
Mar 23, 2026 · 1:00:00
'This Should Be Illegal': Senate GOP Uses AI Deepfake to Attack Talarico | Common Dreams A DOGE Bro Allegedly Walked Out Of Social Security With 500 Million Americans' Records On…
Mar 16, 2026 · 1:04:02
GOP senator allegedly breaks Marine's hand during protest against Iran war - LGBTQ Nation Trump fires Kristi Noem as DHS chief and then she thanks him for new 'Shield of the…
Mar 12, 2026 · 44:19
'This is actually crazy': Callers to Washington hotline shocked when pressing 2 for Spanish "Try peasant food": RFK sparks outrage after telling 'broke' Americans to stop…
Mar 9, 2026 · 1:05:46
Democrats Raise Alarms About Trump's War In Iran After Classified Briefing | HuffPost Latest News Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain over Iran, defense spending\…
Mar 5, 2026 · 1:03:42
https://web.archive.org/web/20260219135910/https://www.theverge.com/tech/874721/epstein-thiel-musk-trump-metoo With The Price of the Epstein Frenzy
Mar 2, 2026 · 1:10:56
Democratic lawmaker: 'If a Prince can be held accountable, so can a President' US women's gold medal-winning hockey team declines Trump State of the Union invitation F.B.I.…
Feb 23, 2026 · 1:10:41
Costco defied Trump's DEI directive as Target and Walmart scaled back. Business is booming Republicans, Braced for Losses, Push More Voting Restrictions in Congress - The New…
Feb 19, 2026 · 49:17
Trump supporters sound alarmed that people like me are buying guns. Maybe they should be.
Feb 16, 2026 · 1:02:33
Missouri Republican suggests Bad Bunny performance merits FCC action The Next Democratic President Better Be Merciless Grand jury declines to indict Democratic lawmakers who…
Feb 12, 2026 · 51:08
Feb 9, 2026 · 1:06:03
Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized after experiencing 'flu-like symptoms' Rand Paul on Trump call to 'nationalize' elections: 'That's not what the Constitution says' Steve Bannon…
Feb 2, 2026 · 1:05:16
A minute-by-minute timeline of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti involving federal agents - ABC News Man Rushes Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis Town Hall and Sprays Her - The New York…
Jan 26, 2026 · 1:02:39
Trump's Letter to Norway Should Be the Last Straw - The Atlantic Trump says 8 European nations face tariffs rising to 25% if Greenland isn't sold to the U.S. Stocks sell off…
Jan 22, 2026 · 44:16
Inside Stephen Miller's Dark Plot to Build a MAGA Terror State | The New Republic
Jan 19, 2026 · 1:08:32
Opinion | The Resistance Libs Were Right - The New York Times What to know about the rules for officers firing at a moving vehicle Whistles, then gunfire: How the deadly ICE…
Jan 15, 2026 · 49:32
Bourbon maker Jim Beam halts production at main distillery for a year Mom sues Character.AI after 11-year-old son found sexting with 'Whitney Houston' and 'Marilyn Monroe' | The…
Jan 12, 2026 · 1:14:52
Officials Dispute Federal Account of Fatal ICE Encounter in Minnesota - The New York Times Trump's MAGA base backs his handling of Venezuela and Maduro capture, allies say Senate…
Jan 5, 2026 · 1:07:22
Gen Z men are moving away from MAGA in droves, polls show | The Independent The Worst Thing About Elon Musk Is That He Got Away With All of It | The New Republic Could the feds…
Dec 29, 2025 · 1:09:14
https://archive.is/20251220213941/https://www.reuters.com/world/us/republican-critics-fear-incomplete-disclosure-epstein-files-will-loom-over-2025-12-20/ Epstein files: A number…
Dec 22, 2025 · 1:09:29
Two-thirds of Americans say government should ensure health care for all: poll | LiveNOW from FOX House GOP will not allow amendment vote to extend ObamaCare subsidies…
Dec 18, 2025 · 1:00:00
Who Are the 'Groypers'? - The New York Times The Conservative Old Guard Wakes Up and Smells the Groypers People Are Underestimating America's Groyper Problem - The Atlantic…
Dec 15, 2025 · 1:07:43
Jasmine Crockett announces campaign for Texas Democratic Senate primary Democrats flip Miami mayor's office, winning control for first time in nearly 30 years House Democrat…
Dec 11, 2025 · 49:12
Man tries to rescue injured raccoon, gets bitten on face while driving, learns it has rabies Campbell's fires executive who was recorded saying company's products are for 'poor…
Dec 8, 2025 · 1:01:14
Costco sues the Trump administration, seeking a refund of tariffs FBI paid nearly $1M in overtime to redact Epstein files, documents show | Snopes.com Epstein Survivors Believe…
Dec 1, 2025 · 1:16:01
Right-Wing Chatbots Turbocharge America's Political and Cultural Wars - The New York Times Palantir CEO Says a Surveillance State Is Preferable to China Winning the AI Race…
Nov 24, 2025 · 1:02:19
https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/18/us/video/trump-snaps-reporter-epstein-quiet-piggy-digvid https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-withdraws-support-marjorie-taylor-greene-2025-11-15/…
Nov 17, 2025 · 59:00
Knives Are Out For Chuck Schumer After Democrats Cave On Shutdown | HuffPost Latest News Spending Bill Would Pave Way for Senators to Sue Over Phone Searches - The New York Times…
Nov 13, 2025 · 49:17
It's never been easier to be a conspiracy theorist How a son spent a year trying to save his father from conspiracy theories
Nov 10, 2025 · 1:04:59
2025 General Election: Races to Watch in New York, Virginia, New Jersey and California White House is working on executive order on elections, press secretary says | Reuters Why…
Nov 6, 2025 · 51:30
Wild bear makes 'very polite' surprise visit to California zoo before returning to forest Cops Arrest 61-Year-Old Woman in Penis Costume at No Kings | The New Republic University…
Nov 3, 2025 · 1:11:37
https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/vulgarity-for-charity Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1 A judge is set to decide whether SNAP…
Oct 27, 2025 · 1:16:55
Crowds gather at anti-Trump "No Kings" rallies across the U.S., worldwide - CBS News Democrats rally at No Kings to protest Trump — but many say they're also unhappy with their…
Oct 20, 2025 · 1:06:43
ABC Host Pulls Plug on JD Vance Interview Mid-Sentence 'I love Hitler': Leaked messages expose Young Republicans' racist chat - POLITICO Republican congressman calls flag with…
Oct 16, 2025 · 52:35
Portland's 'War Zone' Is Like Burning Man for the Terminally Online Before Trump Ordered in Troops, Federal Officers Called Portland Protests 'Low Energy' - The New York Times
Oct 13, 2025 · 1:11:03
Comey pleads not guilty as lawyers signal intent to argue Trump foe's case is politically motivated Schiff Lists Every Question Pam Bondi Ignored as She Melts Down | The New…
Oct 9, 2025 · 44:46
Why people on TikTok think the rapture is coming and that the world is ending this week Fox Hosts Creepily Speculate About Whether Barron Trump, 19, Had Sex on His Date I've…
Oct 6, 2025 · 1:00:02
White House Uses Shutdown to Maximize Pain and Punish Political Foes These Democrats Voted With Republicans Against a Shutdown - The New York Times Trump, 79, Deletes Weird AI…
Sep 29, 2025 · 1:10:51
https://zeteo.com/p/missed-trumps-deranged-un-speech 'No evidence' found yet of ties between Charlie Kirk's shooting and left-wing groups, officials say Gov. Gavin Newsom signs…
Sep 22, 2025 · 1:01:15
Why was Kirk killed? Evidence paints complicated picture of alleged assassin : NPR ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel Off Air for Charlie Kirk Comments After F.C.C. Pressure - The New York…
Sep 18, 2025 · 46:11
Tom had a rough week and will record these two longform articles tomorrow morning. I will post them ASAP. Sorry about that! You can listen without or wait until tomorrow morning…
Sep 15, 2025 · 56:22
Charlie Kirk Shot During Utah Valley University Event: Live Updates - The New York Times Turning Point USA Founder Charlie Kirk Encourages Audience to Post Bail for Paul Pelosi's…
Sep 12, 2025 · 53:35
Polish CEO Piotr Szczerek blasted online for stealing a kid's signed cap at US Open - Sports News | The Financial Express Two dead after getting flesh-eating bacteria from eating…
Sep 8, 2025 · 1:03:33
RFK Jr, who doesn't have a medical degree, says he can diagnose children by just looking at them | The Independent CDC employees walk out to rally in support of ousted leaders…
Sep 1, 2025 · 57:36
Democrats flip Iowa state Senate seat, breaking GOP supermajority Donald Trump's D.C. Takeover Has National Guard Soldiers Picking Up Trash | HuffPost Latest News Trump Suggests…
Aug 25, 2025 · 1:14:06
The White House Keeps a 'Loyalty' Scorecard for Companies: Report Newsom mocks Trump's social media in a flurry of redistricting posts Republicans Keep Falling For Gavin Newsom's…
Aug 21, 2025 · 45:54
How Foreign Scammers Use U.S. Banks to Fleece Americans — ProPublica Scammers Are Coming for College Students
Aug 18, 2025 · 1:12:38
Infowars conspiracist Alex Jones is a big step closer to losing his studio and brand Judge Detested by Trump Will Oversee Epstein Files Case | The New Republic Senator Demands…
Aug 14, 2025 · 41:47
SF cops seize the unlikely drug of choice of Grateful Dead fans Elon Musk Amplifies Bizarre Claim That 'Women Are Built To Be Traded' | HuffPost Latest News Scarlett Johansson…
Aug 11, 2025 · 1:03:44
FBI Reportedly Redacted Trump's Name in the Epstein Files | The New Republic Ghislaine Maxwell moved to prison camp, Trump says no plea for pardon | Reuters House committee…
Aug 4, 2025 · 1:05:16
CBS News investigation of Jeffrey Epstein jail video reveals new discrepancies Jeffrey Epstein's Sex Trafficking Operation Might've Been Bigger Than We Think…
Jul 28, 2025 · 1:05:36
Senate Confirms Judge Who Compares LGBTQ Rights To Pedophilia And Declares Christianity "Must Be Imposed" - Joe.My.God. The secret recordings that could blow open Trump's true…
Jul 24, 2025 · 51:08
Chinese hotel told 'wake-up service' of red pandas climbing onto guest beds must stop | The Independent People With Swamp Crotch Keep Setting Off TSA Alarms Hundreds of Amazon…
Jul 21, 2025 · 1:03:39
211 House Republicans Vote to Block Release of Epstein Files | The New Republic Metadata Shows the FBI's 'Raw' Jeffrey Epstein Prison Video Was Likely Modified | WIRED Young…
Jul 14, 2025 · 55:07
The New Dark Age - The Atlantic
Jul 10, 2025 · 55:28
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Jul 7, 2025 · 1:11:26
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Jun 30, 2025 · 1:09:02
How Trump Shifted on Iran Under Pressure From Israel - The New York Times Live Updates: Trump Lashes Out at Israel and Iran as Fragile Truce Is Tested - The New York Times…
Jun 23, 2025 · 1:07:02
Trump's Military Parade Was a Pathetic Event for a Pathetic President | The New Republic Florida sheriff warns protesters: 'We will kill you dead' | The Independent Photos: See…
Jun 19, 2025 · 49:18
https://archive.is/ZFf3z Why are incarcerated people dying from lack of food or water, even as private companies are paid millions for their care?
Jun 16, 2025 · 1:01:32
Newsom Says Trump Is Destroying U.S. Democracy in Speech on L.A. Protests - The New York Times Opinion | America Is No Longer a Stable Country - The New York Times GOP Senator…
Jun 12, 2025 · 44:45
Inmate's last words before execution: 'President Trump, keep making America great' 'RUMP': Customers upset with missing 'T' in Trump-branded watch that cost $640 : r/offbeat…
Jun 9, 2025 · 1:05:51
Tim Walz Tells Democrats to 'Bully the S***' Out of Donald Trump - Newsweek Asked About 'TACO' and Tariffs, Trump Lashes Out at Reporter - The New York Times Trump Loses It at…
Jun 2, 2025 · 1:08:49
Musk thanks Trump as special government employee status 'comes to an end' Federal trade court blocks Trump from imposing sweeping tariffs under emergency powers law Chinese…
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