Life in the Stupid Times

James and Lisa discuss the Strait of Hormuz situation, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's invocation of Quentin Tarantino, RFK Jr.'s fascination with roadkill, FBI Director Kash Patel's alleged party-boy ways, and the administration's weird beef with Pope Leo. Also discussed: the embarrassing attempts of JD Vance and Tom Homan to lecture the pope about theology, which was as stupid as you think. 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.

James and Lisa discuss the recent Artemis II mission to beyond the Moon and back, highlighting its significance and the impressive distance traveled by the astronauts. They then review Melania Trump's speech about Epstein, Tucker Carlson's concern about the president being the Antichrist, and Trump's beef with Pope Leo. The Main Thing segment looks at the perceived divinity of Donald Trump among some right-wing evangelicals, who compare him to Jesus Christ and discuss in religious terms by his advisors and supporters. They also touched on the contrast between this trend and the opposition from more mainstream religious leaders, including Pope Leo.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.

James and Lisa discuss the catastrophe that was CPAC 2026, why air travel won't get better as quickly as hoped, and the latest reason Trump is a disaster for farmers. After that, they dive into why the Iran War won't lead to Armageddon, no matter how badly the MAGA crowd wants it to. 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.

The stupidity is especially strong this week. James and Lisa discuss the illegal Iran war, Trump's embarrassing exchange with Japan's prime minister, the weird Trump gold coin slated for release later this year, the teleportation of a Trump Administration official and the thoroughly bonkers Tartarian Empire conspiracy theory. 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.

James and Lisa discuss the dangerous implications of the Great Replacement Theory, which posits that elites are bringing in non-European immigrants to replace white populations in Western countries. They highlight how this theory, tied to anti-Semitic sentiments, has gained traction in Republican circles and led to real-world violence. The conversation also updates listeners on the ongoing war in Iran, its potential consequences, and the distraction it provides from other issues like the Epstein filesWe'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.

The Constitution Remains in Force, PeopleWe'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.

James and Lisa discuss Trump's obsession with tariffs, his anger at the Supreme Court and why he's releasing the X Files. Other topics include the sad case of a South Carolina kid with very stupid anti-vax parents, and some of the reasons why JD Vance is the weirdest vice president of the modern era.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.

James and Lisa discuss how the Border Patrol used a laser to save El Paso from a party balloon, Trump's threat to mothball a brand-new bridge and a tragic shooting in Texas. In The Main Thing, the topic shifts to the ways the America 250 celebration is already becoming weird and stupid.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.

James and Lisa discuss Trump's obvious racism, his scary plans for the Kennedy Center and his delusional view of himself.In the Main Thing, experts believe that artificial intelligence could create a utopia in which work is optional, where, like Scarlet O’Hara, nobody goes hungry again. As AI technology advances, we cannot trust the oligarchs to create a fair, new Star Trek economy. We need to start organizing around a fair and decent approach to AI adoption, before the oligarchs make that impossible.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.

James and Lisa talk about some of the weirdness in the news since the last podcast, including a very creepy Trump fundraising letter, Trumpy's spontaneous napping on the job and how badly the Melania documentary has bombed at the box office. Other themes James and Lisa explore: Is this winter real? Has voting ruined women? And what do right-wingers have in common with suicidal penguins? The answer might surprise you!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.

James and Lisa discuss Trump's weird obsession with Greenland, the continuing lawlessness of ICE, and what it would mean if the president followed through on his threats to invoke the Insurrection Act.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.

James and Lisa discuss the murder of Renee Good, RFK Jr.'s new vaccine guidelines, why a Texas university is banning Plato from low-level philosophy classes, Trump's proposed "dream military" budget and the White House's lust for land.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.

A chance to revisit an episode from last October.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.

James and Lisa discussed several news items, including updates on National Guard Sergeant Andrew Wolf's condition following the Washington, D.C. shooting incident. and Dick Van Dyke's 100th birthday. They reviewed an AP-NORC poll showing Trump's approval rating at a record low of 31% and discussed Trump's legal actions regarding the 2020 election and his rhetoric leading to increased death threats against lawmakers.The Main Thing segment focused on an analysis of Stephen Miller's background, policies, and controversial immigration views, with particular attention to his pseudo-intellectual approach to racism and his role in shaping Trump's immigration policies.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.

James and Lisa discuss the Supreme Court's possible endorsement of the unitary executive theory, Mike Johnson's whining and why you will have to pay to enter national parks on MLK Day and Juneteenth. Also, what is wokeness and is it really destroying America? Spoiler: It's not.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.

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.

James and Lisa discuss why the Epstein Files release seems untrustworthy, Trump's dangerous all-caps freakout about being limited to giving legal orders, the president's sliding poll numbers, and MBS at the White House. 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.

James and Lisa discuss Trump's lack of a plan to reopen the government, the Trump Party Room (formerly the East Wing), and why the federal government's mass deportation plan is nonsensical in several ways. Also: Holy crap, are we going to war with Venezuela?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.

James and Lisa talk about the failure of Trump's Gaza plan, RFK Jr.'s plan to fight imaginary "chemtrails," and plans for an "Arc de Trump" in Washington, D.C. 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.

James and Lisa discuss the government shutdown, Trump's increasingly weird social media posts and the progression of Donald Trump's ongoing misuse of the U.S. military. 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

James is joined by Guest Co-Host Matt Roush. James and Matt talk about efforts to make gas cans great again, how things worked out for an anti-woke dad who moved his family to Russia, and the latest shenanigans of RFK Jr. They then move on to discuss why the charges made against Barack Obama are ridiculous, but perfectly calibrated to appeal to Trump's base supporters.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.

James and Lisa discuss why Attorney General Pam Bondy visited Alcatraz and Trump's desire to change the sweetener used in Coca-Cola, for some unknowable reason. After that, they move on to The Main Thing, which is why the Epstein fiasco makes the MAGA faithful feel a bit like the 19th-century Millerites (or something).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.

James and Lisa discuss Dan Bongino's recent freakout over the handling of the Epstein files and why Oklahoma schools now embrace election lies. Then we get to this week's Main Thing for this episode, examining Trump's war on climate science, calls to ban imaginary weather manipulation and why reporters who list pronouns on their bios don't deserve answers about any topic whatsoever. 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.

James and Lisa talk about Laura Loomer, Marjorie Taylor Green and other right wingers who are freaking out about Zohran Mamdani and why religious right activists believe US involvement in the Iran Israeli conflict likely to bring about the end times and the return of Jesus Christ. Then, they take on roadkill enthusiast the HHS Secretary RFK Jr., who is absolutely not OK..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.

James and Lisa talk about the war in Iran and Israel, Trump's illegal bombing raid, the ongoing, illegal saga of troops in Los Angeles and the novel things young-Earth creationists believe. Spoiler: Flat Earth is not among them, but dinosaurs and Noah's Ark absolutely are.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.

James and Lisa discuss the troop deployments in Los Angeles, chemtrails in Louisiana, Trump's birthday parade and the unhelpful spread of misinformation surrounding the protests in L.A.. 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.

James and Lisa discuss Trump's incitement in Los Angeles, the Trump/Musk social media face-off and why it's bad that Trump is amplifying QAnon's insanity. 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.

James and Lisa talk about The Donald's stupid vendetta against Harvard, how Bruce Springsteen hurt Trump's feelings and Marco Rubio's arrogance mixed ignorance. After that, James rants about the dumbing down of the culture.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.

James and Lisa talk about birthright citizenship, Donald Trump's opinions about Taylor Swift and a ridiculous airplane from Qatar. 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.

James and Lisa talk about the Trump purge, Da Pope from Chicago, and why Canada is NOT destined to be the 51st state. 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.

James and Lisa talk about Donald Trump's latest bonehead moves and people believe the Earth is flat. 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.

James and Lisa discuss some of the many ways white supremacy has screwed up the world for centuries.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.

James and Lisa discuss Trump's stupid torment of the financial markets, his attack on research, and the unitary executive theory behind it all.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.

James and Lisa talk about the stupid trade war and the stupid, unnecessary and tragic measles outbreak.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.

Life in the Stupid TimesWe'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.