A World in Turmoil: From Political Raids to Celebrity Farewells episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 9, 2025 · 58 MIN

A World in Turmoil: From Political Raids to Celebrity Farewells

from The Wayward Dragons

News:Politics and Policy: The hosts discuss a number of major political developments, including a recent judge's order against the Trump administration's cancellation of humanity's grants and the controversy surrounding his demand that the Washington NFL team revert to its previous name. They also cover debates over the renaming of military bases with Confederate ties, and the potential impact of immigration raids on the U.S. food supply. The hosts also touch on a bill being considered to prevent the loss of foreign-born clergy serving in U.S. communities.Media and Culture: The cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the South Park episode that followed are topics of discussion, along with a significant data breach affecting the app "Tea." A lighter note is struck with the mention of a new Magic: The Gathering space set and a convention that raised money for a girl with a birthmark to meet the voice actor of her favorite anime character.Controversies and Conspiracy: The episode dives into several controversies, including the re-emergence of the Epstein files and a tweet from MLK's daughter after the release of MLK's assassination files. The hosts also bring up a video that surfaced appearing to show Trump cheating at golf and the news of NASA losing funding.International and Election News: The podcast touches on how U.S. politics could complicate Canada's co-hosting of the 2026 World Cup and the speculation surrounding who the Democrats might be considering for their next presidential candidate.Losses: The death of legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne is discussed, along with other recent celebrity deaths.Books:The Perfect Marriage by Jenena RoseHow To Sell A Haunted House by Grady HendrixMovies/Shows:The Fantastic 4 MovieShinedown ConcertTarot Cards:10 of cupsPrince/knight of swords We are also happy to announce that we will be beginning our book club! We will be starting The DiscWorld Series by Terry Pratchett! We are moving to book 4, Mort (we are reading in publication order).Please rate, review and subscribe! Don’t forget to tell a friend!You can join us on Facebook and Instagram!If you have a topic/book recommendation or if you need someone to talk too, you can email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

News:Politics and Policy: The hosts discuss a number of major political developments, including a recent judge's order against the Trump administration's cancellation of humanity's grants and the controversy surrounding his demand that the Washington NFL team revert to its previous name. They also cover debates over the renaming of military bases with Confederate ties, and the potential impact of immigration raids on the U.S. food supply. The hosts also touch on a bill being considered to prevent the loss of foreign-born clergy serving in U.S. communities.Media and Culture: The cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and the South Park episode that followed are topics of discussion, along with a significant data breach affecting the app "Tea." A lighter note is struck with the mention of a new Magic: The Gathering space set and a convention that raised money for a girl with a birthmark to meet the voice actor of her favorite anime character.Controversies and Conspiracy: The episode dives into several controversies, including the re-emergence of the Epstein files and a tweet from MLK's daughter after the release of MLK's assassination files. The hosts also bring up a video that surfaced appearing to show Trump cheating at golf and the news of NASA losing funding.International and Election News: The podcast touches on how U.S. politics could complicate Canada's co-hosting of the 2026 World Cup and the speculation surrounding who the Democrats might be considering for their next presidential candidate.Losses: The death of legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne is discussed, along with other recent celebrity deaths.Books:The Perfect Marriage by Jenena RoseHow To Sell A Haunted House by Grady HendrixMovies/Shows:The Fantastic 4 MovieShinedown ConcertTarot Cards:10 of cupsPrince/knight of swords We are also happy to announce that we will be beginning our book club! We will be starting The DiscWorld Series by Terry Pratchett! We are moving to book 4, Mort (we are reading in publication order).Please rate, review and subscribe! Don’t forget to tell a friend!You can join us on Facebook and Instagram!If you have a topic/book recommendation or if you need someone to talk too, you can email us at [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

NOW PLAYING

A World in Turmoil: From Political Raids to Celebrity Farewells

0:00 58:17

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Big Old Life: Heather Blackbird interviews people on planet earth. Heather Blackbird loves asking questions. This podcast is a learning experience. Join me, Heather Blackbird, as I talk to people about their lives. Frequency of new episodes is a little all over the place and I'm learning as I go. Big Old Life is a small way of talking about the vastness of life, one person at a time. If you are reading this or found this podcast it's probably because someone you know gave you a link to it. :) Explicit Tales Of A Superstar DJ The Insomniac Spun seemingly out of nowhere from her complacent life in the corporate world, turned seemingly overnight from 16-Hour shift work and into the life of a literally starving artist and working musician, The Protagonist navigates her supposed rise to fame and superstardom on a journey through spiritual awakening, coming-of-age, and intimate self-realization--guided by an omnipresent force and equipped with the power of love, magic, and music. {Enter The Multiverse.} [The Festival Project] The Festival Project, Inc.™ is a multidimensional multimedia platform which encompasses exploratory and artistic social personifications and expressions on cosmic theory, spirituality, growth, health & wellness, philosophy and theoretic dynamics in entertainment such as music, design, film, television, radio, dance and festival culture, art, fashion, literature, and science. The Festival Project™ and its subsidiary Non-Profit, The Collective Complex © aims to challenge modern artistic and philosop Explicit Bitcoin Is Dead Trey Carson Welcome to Bitcoin is Dead, the ultimate Bitcoin variety show where host Trey takes you on a journey through the ever-evolving world of Bitcoin. Each episode brings new personalities, fascinating locations, and insightful conversations with politicians, educators, and innovators shaping the future of Bitcoin. Whether you're a seasoned Bitcoiner or just starting your journey, tune in for thought-provoking discussions, unique perspectives, and a deep dive into the ideas and people driving the Bitcoin revolution. Explicit The Sacred +Profane Podcast nephtaragrace The Sacred + Profane Podcast is a provocative conversation dedicated to cementing a better future for all. We specialize in unpacking the nuances of what is considered sacred and profane, particularly focusing on sex, death, and all that pertains to the circle of life. Our aim in focusing on such ”taboo” subject matter is to demystify what is unconscious, bring to light what has been known for centuries as ”the occult,” and empower the rapid transformation that is occurring on the Planet. Explicit

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The Wayward Dragons?

This episode is 58 minutes long.

When was this The Wayward Dragons episode published?

This episode was published on August 9, 2025.

What is this episode about?

News:Politics and Policy: The hosts discuss a number of major political developments, including a recent judge's order against the Trump administration's cancellation of humanity's grants and the controversy surrounding his demand that the...

Can I download this The Wayward Dragons episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!