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EPISODE · Dec 1, 2025 · 22 MIN

The New Sharia Panic

from Life in the Stupid Times

Also: James and Lisa talk about the "closure" of Venezuela's airspace, Trump's unfounded claims about Biden's use of the autopen, the ongoing saga of the poor saps who bought a Trump phone and why Dearborn, Michigan, is a not-at-all scary place to visit. 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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