Episode 36 | The Circus Left the Capitol, But the Clowns Stayed

The government may have reopened, but the drama is still hot. Rich and Kevin dive into the fallout from the shutdown, the feud between Trump and Marjorie Taylor Greene, and the deepening fracture within the Democratic Party. With 2026 and 2028 on the horizon, the guys ask: who’s stepping up, who’s falling off, and who’s selling out Black women in public?They also introduce a new segment—The Stephen A. Smith Anti-Award—to call out loud, wrong, and harmful public takes. (Spoiler: Stephen A. gets the first one.)📍 (04:12) — Shutdown Ends, But Ain’t Nothing Solved The guys break down the reopening of the government and what Democrats gave up to get there—including concessions on healthcare subsidies and political leverage.📍 (13:48) — Trump vs. Marjorie: The Crazy Olympics A GOP family feud erupts as Trump drags Marjorie Taylor Greene. Rich and Kevin talk strategy, spectacle, and how it’s all rooted in anti-Blackness and political theater.📍 (21:25) — Dems in Disarray: Again Progressives and moderates are back at each other’s throats. The hosts reflect on how the party keeps fumbling opportunities—and what real leadership could look like in 2026 and 2028.📍 (31:03) — Epstein Files: The Clock Is Ticking As new Epstein documents loom, the guys call out the media silence, question who’s protecting who, and emphasize the need for transparency, especially around power and exploitation.📍 (38:56) — When Black Women Catch Strays They react to Stephen A. Smith’s swipe at Megan Thee Stallion and the larger trend of high-profile men targeting Black women under the guise of “commentary.” And yes—Stephen gets what’s coming.❌ Stephen A. Smith Anti-Award A brand-new segment debut: The Stephen A. Smith Anti-Award, given to public figures who actively undermine or attack Black women for attention, clout, or cowardice. This week’s “honoree”: Stephen A. Smith himself, for his unsolicited, unnecessary shot at Megan Thee Stallion—reminding us that loud don’t equal leadership, and commentary without principle is just noise.