The Mind Killer 148 - News You Can Fight About
Nov 19, 2025
Join guest co-host Steven Zuber, a savvy podcaster and commentator, as he digs into pressing topics. The crew discusses the UK's halt in Caribbean intelligence sharing, political ramifications of recent elections, and Trump's strategic tariff cuts. They explore the bizarre yet entertaining revival of a Norwegian island thanks to whiskey and celebrate the staggering 99.9% drop in polio cases since 1988. Plus, a light-hearted debate on the merits of listening to audiobooks at high speed adds a fun twist to the conversation!
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Selective Corruption Probes Raise Questions
- DOJ probe of DC Mayor Muriel Bowser for a Qatar-funded trip appears selective given Trump's Qatar plane gift.
- Wesley argued accountability should be evenhanded, not weaponized politically.
Pardons Signal Tolerance For Election Schemes
- Trump pardoned fake electors and allies from the 2020 post-election scheme, signaling leniency for election-related misconduct.
- Pardons may encourage similar actions since some offenses fall under state jurisdiction where federal pardon can't help.
Mass Drone Attacks And Oil Strikes
- Russia launched massive drone-and-missile strikes on Kyiv that caused disruption but relatively few deaths; Ukraine hit a Russian oil depot in response.
- Steven calls the strikes terroristic in effect, aiming to wreak havoc more than mass casualties.