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From Carter to Trump: The Evolution of the American Political Spectacle

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  • Post published:March 9, 2025
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The defeat of Jimmy Carter in the 1980 presidential election marked a significant shift in American politics, one that has had lasting consequences for political leadership and campaigning in the…

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Everything is Fine

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  • Post published:March 20, 2025
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Living in Central Texas, the threat of wildfires is a pressing concern. Recent events, such as the Crabapple Fire near Fredericksburg, which burned nearly 10,000 acres, highlight the urgency of…

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“But Her Emails…” — The FAFO for the Loudest Whisperers

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  • Post published:March 25, 2025
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aka: When 'Lock Her Up' Texted War Plans into a Journalist’s Inbox Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round. Pour yourself a lukewarm cup of institutional decay, and get comfortable. Because once…

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Introduction: The Ask, the Friendship, and the Line

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  • Post published:March 29, 2025
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It started, as these things often do these days, with a ping in Discord and a link. This time to the latest Joe Rogan Expereince episode: “I encourage you to…

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The Value of Time as a Filter

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  • Post published:March 29, 2025
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There’s an unspoken rule in conversations like these: when someone says, “Just watch this,” what they’re really asking for is your time—your attention, your curiosity, your mental bandwidth—all on their…

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Episode Breakdown: Claims vs. Reality

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  • Post published:March 29, 2025
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The Rhetorical Playbook: How Humphries Frames Her Argument Before diving into specific claims, it’s critical to understand the rhetorical scaffolding Humphries uses to make her narrative persuasive. Her approach isn’t…

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🐿️ Even the Squirrel Thinks You’ve Gone Too Far

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  • Post published:March 29, 2025
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When Elon Musk becomes the voice of reason, it’s time to reassess your conspiracy diet. The Squirrel Speaks You know you’re too far out on the anti-vax limb when this squirrel is…

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Polio, Pesticides, and the Rewriting of History

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  • Post published:March 30, 2025
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One of the most striking claims made by Dr. Suzanne Humphries in Episode #2294 is that the decline in paralytic polio was not the result of vaccination, but rather due…

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Why Elections Matter: Science Just Got a Warning Shot

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  • Post published:April 5, 2025
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This is not a drill. On April 1, 2025, the Trump administration gutted the leadership of the National Institutes of Health. Four major directors overseeing $9 billion in health research…

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The 3°C Playbook: How Wall Street Quietly Gave Up on Climate Mitigation

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  • Post published:April 5, 2025
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It didn’t make front-page headlines. There were no big press conferences or mea culpas. But buried in financial briefings and shareholder reports, some of the biggest banks on Earth have…

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