James and Lisa discuss Trump's declaration of "mission accomplished" in Iran, why we should stop worrying and learn to love data centers, what the FCC can't do, and the controversial deal to steal part of Venezuela's huge oil reserves. Is the oil deal legal? Does it really matter if it is? Do you remember when questions like that mattered?

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

Donald Trump and his supporters are spreading fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science, which 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.

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James and Lisa discuss the weird surge in anti-Muslim bigotry, ground beef from who knows where, the awful fate of some wild horses and imaginary reverse trans surgery. After all that, they examine why, in the world, the U.S. is launching a trade war against Canada.

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

Donald Trump and his supporters are spreading fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science, which 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.

To support the show, visit our Buy Me a Coffee account at https://coff.ee/lifeinthestupidtimes

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In a special message, James talks about why we need Medicare for all. It would save lives and $1 trillion every year.

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

Donald Trump and his supporters are spreading fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science, which 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.

To support the show, visit our Buy Me a Coffee account at https://coff.ee/lifeinthestupidtimes

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