The Mind Killer 151 - B******t Trump News
Dec 31, 2025
The hosts delve into the newly released Epstein files, shrouded in heavy redactions. They discuss the implications of the Supreme Court's ruling against deploying the National Guard to Chicago and summarize Honduras' election results amid allegations of fraud. A segment critiques Trump's executive orders on marijuana and the astonishing notion of military capabilities in space. Listeners hear about a rare earth mineral discovery in Utah and cheerful news of declining crime and overdose rates, along with an uplifting tale of a drone rescue for a lost puppy.
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Largest Chinese Exercises Around Taiwan
- China launched its largest-ever military exercises in the Taiwan Strait after recent U.S. arms sales, prompting Japanese fighter scrambles.
- Hosts note the situation is tense but not an immediate escalation to open conflict.
'Trump' Battleship Concepts Are Policy Leverage
- 'Trump boats' are concept warships the administration floated with heavy weapons and lasers; Navy staff may use Trump's ego to fund favored projects.
- Experts question diesel powerplants and overall practicality despite flashy specs.
Meta Profits From Scam Ads Despite Harm
- Meta's internal docs show ~10% of revenue derives from scam or banned-goods ads and anti-fraud teams were disbanded after cutting that income.
- Meta accepts fines as a cost of business and profits from recovered ad revenue despite consumer losses.