A Tale of Two Speeches



This week’s podcast… For Donald Trump, this really is a Dickensian week: these are the best of times and the worst of times. Even as his second-chance administration falls into place, Trump officially became a convicted felon, and the case of his insurrection-related crimes is now a part of the public record (despite the best … Continue reading A Tale of Two Speeches


Saint and Sinner (Guest: Emme Zanotti – Equality Michigan)



This week offers a stunningly sad contrast in America. We recorded on Thursday, just hours after the funeral of a good and humble man, President Jimmy Carter. The humanitarian from Plains was praised by a parade of family and friends, led by President Biden. In contrast (unless he gets a last-second reprieve from his puppets … Continue reading Saint and Sinner (Guest: Emme Zanotti – Equality Michigan)


Return to Chaos



Sequels are all the rage for Hollywood, and the same is true in Washington D.C.  We’re two weeks away from the official launch of the Trump-Musk administration and even before inauguration, chaos and lies return to D.C. The chaos: an intra-MAGA war over immigration, with co-president-elect Musk raging over the possible loss of the right … Continue reading Return to Chaos


President-Elect Elon Musk



The two biggest stories in our opening list are Trump’s campaign of intimidating the media, which seems to be working … and the apparent ascension of the world’s richest man to the unelected position of Acting President-elect.  Also as we recorded on Friday morning, we have: Congress in chaos as the Musk-Johnson budget bill dies … Continue reading President-Elect Elon Musk


Reverse Mortgages Are Next



On our agenda this week… The best is yet to come … at least for newly anointed U.S. Ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle. The now-spurned former finance of Donald Trump Jr. is headed halfway around the world compliments of The Don, but only because “Ambassador to Mars” isn’t a thing yet. And there’s so much … Continue reading Reverse Mortgages Are Next


Pentagon Happy Hour



On our agenda this week… Another Trump cabinet nominee is barely hanging on, with alleged sexual offender and alleged alcoholic Pete Hegseth on the ropes for Defense Secretary – ironically, on the 91st anniversary of the repeal of prohibition. Trump reportedly is talking to Meatball Ron De-Sanctimonious as his backup choice for DOD … possibly … Continue reading Pentagon Happy Hour


Pardon Me! (Guest: Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks)



On this week’s agenda —  Donald Trump’s strategy of avoiding prison by returning to the White House works – as special counsel Jack Smith drops the federal charges, and the sentencing for his 34-count New York conviction gets delayed. Trump refuses to allow FBI vetting of his top appointments, the first time that’s happened since … Continue reading Pardon Me! (Guest: Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks)


The Clown-Car Cabinet



On our agenda this week — Matt Gaetz gives in to reality. The most disliked member of Congress’s nomination for Attorney General lasted less than a Scaramucci – just 8 days. Are accused sexual predators Pete Hegseth or RFK Junior the next victims of past allegations? A growing list of Red states are working to … Continue reading The Clown-Car Cabinet


The WTF Cabinet



Let the crazy begin in earnest! Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin called Lincoln’s cabinet the “Team of Rivals”. Aretha Franklin’s classic could well be the title of a new book about the Trump team as Trump loads up his administration with mostly unqualified toadies. As of recording time, Matt Gaetz stands at the top of the … Continue reading The WTF Cabinet


It’s the Economy, Stupid … and lots more



That was the week that was… In the main event, the Prosecuting Attorney loses to the convicted criminal. On the national undercard: Republicans are winning on points, with the possibility of a full takeover in Washington depending on a dozen or so congressional races. Closer to home: Michigan provides a mixed message: Trump carries the … Continue reading It’s the Economy, Stupid … and lots more