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  • Trump's Weaponization of the Justice Dept.
    Sep 29 2025

    James and Lisa discuss the comet that could be a spaceship, a new round of harmful tariffs, and Pete Hegseth's unusual, large, and expensive meeting. And Trump's efforts to weaponize the U.S. Department of Justice.

    We're witnessing what could be the most perplexing era in American history.


    Donald Trump and his supporters are spreading fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science are all gaining a foothold in our public discourse. It's maddening. It has never been more important for Americans to stand up for democracy.


    You don't have to face stupidity alone. Every week (more or less), "Life in the Stupid Times" will examine the insanity to help you make sense of the growing pile of nonsense. We are proudly pro-democracy and anti-fascist.


    There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

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    27 min
  • Is it Fascism Yet?
    Sep 22 2025

    James and Lisa discuss the latest info about the accused murderer of Charlie Kirk. Also: "The View" might get special government scrutiny, Congress is honoring Kirk with a special day and even Ted Cruz and Tony Perkins understand the dangers of government control of speech.



    We're witnessing what could be the most perplexing era in American history.


    Donald Trump and his supporters are spreading fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science are all gaining a foothold in our public discourse. It's maddening. It has never been more important for Americans to stand up for democracy.


    You don't have to face stupidity alone. Every week (more or less), "Life in the Stupid Times" will examine the insanity to help you make sense of the growing pile of nonsense. We are proudly pro-democracy and anti-fascist.


    There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    27 min
  • The Stupidity of Political Violence
    Sep 15 2025

    James and Lisa remind everyone about the ongoing Republican effort to keep the Epstein Files hidden. Other topics include a surge of inflation, concern about Trump's drooping face and why political violence is, among other things, usually a stupid idea.



    We're witnessing what could be the most perplexing era in American history.


    Donald Trump and his supporters are spreading fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science are all gaining a foothold in our public discourse. It's maddening. It has never been more important for Americans to stand up for democracy.


    You don't have to face stupidity alone. Every week (more or less), "Life in the Stupid Times" will examine the insanity to help you make sense of the growing pile of nonsense. We are proudly pro-democracy and anti-fascist.


    There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    29 min
  • Why Trump Should Not Control the Fed
    Sep 9 2025

    James and Lisa discuss the possibility of a military takeover in Chicago, why Hyundai is really mad at ICE, and the stupidity of renaming the DoD to the DoW.


    We're witnessing what could be the most perplexing era in American history.


    Donald Trump and his supporters are spreading fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science are all gaining a foothold in our public discourse. It's maddening. It has never been more important for Americans to stand up for democracy.


    You don't have to face stupidity alone. Every week (more or less), "Life in the Stupid Times" will examine the insanity to help you make sense of the growing pile of nonsense. We are proudly pro-democracy and anti-fascist.


    There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    28 min
  • Tulsi Gabbard Keeps Doing Damage
    Aug 25 2025

    Janes and Lisa discuss the American Academy of Pediatrics' rebellion against RFK Jr., why ICE wants its own air fleet. Then, James gives Donald Trump some good advice and our hosts discuss why putting Tulsi Gabbard in charge of America's secrets was a bad idea. Mitch McConnell was right!

    We're witnessing what could be the most perplexing era in American history.


    Donald Trump and his supporters are spreading fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science are all gaining a foothold in our public discourse. It's maddening. It has never been more important for Americans to stand up for democracy.


    You don't have to face stupidity alone. Every week (more or less), "Life in the Stupid Times" will examine the insanity to help you make sense of the growing pile of nonsense. We are proudly pro-democracy and anti-fascist.


    There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    27 min
  • Christian Nationalism: A Bad Idea
    Aug 18 2025

    James and Lisa discuss a possible space-alien invasion, whether Trump believes Alaska is still part of Russia, the Surreal 2025 Kennedy Center Honors and Why the Trump Burger guy might be deported. In the Main Thing, they talk about why Christian Nationalism is a bad idea.


    We're witnessing what could be the most perplexing era in American history.


    Donald Trump and his supporters are spreading fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science are all gaining a foothold in our public discourse. It's maddening. It has never been more important for Americans to stand up for democracy.


    You don't have to face stupidity alone. Every week (more or less), "Life in the Stupid Times" will examine the insanity to help you make sense of the growing pile of nonsense. We are proudly pro-democracy and anti-fascist.


    There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    28 min
  • The Inexplicable Power of Laura Loomer
    Aug 11 2025

    James and Lisa discuss the Justice Dept.'s bullying of Letitia James, how badly the Trump Tariffs could hurt the auto supply business and a big "oops" at the National Weather Service. Then the topic moves to Laura Loomer and her persistent, but hard-to-explain power over Trump Administration hiring.

    We're witnessing what could be the most perplexing era in American history.


    Donald Trump and his supporters are spreading fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science are all gaining a foothold in our public discourse. It's maddening. It has never been more important for Americans to stand up for democracy.


    You don't have to face stupidity alone. Every week (more or less), "Life in the Stupid Times" will examine the insanity to help you make sense of the growing pile of nonsense. We are proudly pro-democracy and anti-fascist.


    There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    28 min
  • What the Heck is Wrong with Donald Trump?
    Aug 4 2025

    James and Lisa talk about the White House Ballroom, Federal Proselytizing and Why Trump Deserves a Nobel Prize (according to his people). Then, the topic moves to a big question: What the heck is wrong with Donald Trump? And surprise! There's a lot wrong with him.



    We're witnessing what could be the most perplexing era in American history.


    Donald Trump and his supporters are spreading fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science are all gaining a foothold in our public discourse. It's maddening. It has never been more important for Americans to stand up for democracy.


    You don't have to face stupidity alone. Every week (more or less), "Life in the Stupid Times" will examine the insanity to help you make sense of the growing pile of nonsense. We are proudly pro-democracy and anti-fascist.


    There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    27 min