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War WIth Iran and Trump Dumps Noem

2026/03/07

Topics this week: -Was going to war with Iran a good bet to make? How does this war end? -Kristi Noem fired as head of DHS.

The Epstein Files Story Won't Go Away

2026/02/27

Topics this week: -Hilary Clinton testifies in the Espstein investigation -How worried should we be that Trump will try to interfere in midterm elections? -Final thoughts on "A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms"

Is it War With Iran? Plus, Very Early 2028 Dem Primary Leaders

2026/02/20

Topics this week: -Should we go to war with Iran? -Who do we think are the early favorites for the 2028 Democratic Presidential nomination. -Review of episode 5 of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms.'

DHS Shutdown, AI is Coming For the Jobs, and 'One Battle After Another'

2026/02/13

Topics this week: -DHS shutdown over ICE changes. -AI is coming for all the jobs faster than you think. -Review of 'One Battle After Another' and E4 of 'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'

The Search For Savannah Guthrie's Mom, Trump Talks Federalizing Elections, and NBA Trade Deadline

2026/02/06

Topics this week: -The sad story of the abduction of Savannah Guthrie's mom. -Democrats are set up for a great midterm, but Trump wants to "federalize" the election. -Biggest moves of the NBA trade deadline. -Super Bowl food. -'A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms'

Fallout From The Killing of Alex Pretti

2026/01/30

Topics this week: -The shameful defenses being made to justify the Alex Pretti murder. -Ice reforms. -Bill Belichick HOF snb -Steelers hire Mike McCarthy -Review of Mel Brooks documentary.

ICE Tensions, Iran, Greenland, and Mike Tomlin.

2026/01/17

Topics this week: -ICE clashes with protestors in Minnesota. -Should we bomb Iran? -Will the U.S. take over Greenland? -Mike Tomlin out as Steelers coach.

ICE Shooting Reaction, Maduro Capture, and Super Bowl Predictions

2026/01/09

Just a few topics this week: -ICE shooting in Minnesota. -Maduro capture. -Super Bowl predictions.

What A Year!

2025/12/19

Topics this week: -The state of the economy. -Trump tries to ban gender affirming care for minors. -Rob Reiner murder. -Crazy NFL season.

Hegseth in Trouble, Future of the GOP, Should the Steelers and Tomlin Part Ways?

2025/12/05

Topics this week include: -Two contoversies surround Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth. -Are we going to war in Venezuela? -What do recent moves tell us about the future of the GOP post Trump? -Is it time for the Steelers to fire Mike Tomlin?

Refusing Orders

2025/11/21

Topics this week: -Trump calls for dems to be jailed and maybe killed for military video. -Thoughts on Epstien files vote. -Are we going to have another government shutdown? -Would it be a good idea to shorten the NBA season. -'Landman' returns.

Dems Have a Big Election Night and the Legacy of Dick Cheney.

2025/11/05

Topics this week: -thoughts on 2025 elections. -What is the legacy of Dick Cheney. -Are Dems close to caving on shutdown? -NFL trades. -Thoughts on an epic World Series.

Can Dems Win the Shutdown?

2025/10/29

Topics this week: -Will this shutdown ever end and what does "winning" look like for Democrats. -The questions around Graham Platner's Senate run in Maine. -Trump White House renovations. -World Series thoughts. -Why are the Steelers so bad? -Review of "Peacemker"

No Kings Protest, Dems Chances in 2026, World Series.

2025/10/22

Topics this week include: -How does the government shutdown end? -Effect of 'No Kings' protest. -Dems chances to win House in 2026. -Is the economy headed for trouble? -World Series preview. -NBA season begins.

Shutdown Drags On, Peace In the Middle East, Thoughts on MTG and AOC, and Remembering Diane Keaton

2025/10/16

Topics this week: -Who is winning the government shutdown political fight and how will it end? -Will the Gaza peace deal hold? -Trump's bad picture. -New press guidelines at the Pentagon. -What is going on with Marjorie Taylor Greene. -NFL week 6. -Remembering Diane Keaton.