I've Had It Orange is the New Fascist
Mar 19, 2026
They rage about political leaders and moral collapse. They mock tech oligarchs, AI hype, and planned obsolescence. They deconstruct evangelical megachurch grift and the politics of faith. One co-host shares leaving religion and navigating family tension. They riff on live shows, listener reviews, and everyday tech frustrations.
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Read Negative Reviews As Engagement Opportunities
- Respond to toxic reviews with perspective: Jennifer and Kiley treat hostile one-star reviews as signals of engagement, not defeat.
- They suggest conversion is possible and that persistent critics sometimes reveal underlying fandom.
Politics Is Driving Mental Health Strain
- The hosts highlight 'political depression' as a growing mental health phenomenon tied to news consumption.
- They note two-thirds of surveyed people discuss politics with therapists and feel hopelessness driven by systemic issues.
AI Helpline Mistook Accent For Language
- Kiley describes Washington state's helpline using an AI English voice with a heavy Spanish accent instead of real Spanish.
- The automated prompts mixed Spanish words with English, went viral, and illustrated AI incompetence in public services.