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We discuss the history of celebrity clone replacement conspiracy theories and their place in the broader political moment. Articles discussed in this episode: Clones and zombies: rethinking conspiracy theories and the digital public sphere through a (post)-colonial perspective: Iginio Gagliardone, Matti Pohjonen, Stephanie Diepeveen & Samuel Olaniran https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/1369118X.2023.2239890 Why Is the Internet Obsessed With Celebrity Clone Conspiracy Theories? By Carly Thomas https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/internets-obsession-celebrity-clone-conspiracy-theories-1236520246/ Support us at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer 

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Maddy Joins us to talk about Erika Kirk in a loose, free-form ep. This was originally recorded about two weeks ago so the drama may be slightly behind. Our lost show with Maddyson drops this month only at Patreon.com/KillTheComputer

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Matt from A Bit Fruity joins us to recap a discussion he and June had with Ashley St. Clair, former conservative influencer and mother of Elon Musk's child. We talk about if, when, and how to give conservatives an off-ramp from the MAGA movement, how to identify grifters capitalizing off of that moment, and more. Watch the interview/support Matt here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KG-pL7aZoeY

A scathing look at the Super Bowl halftime stunt and why it backfired spectacularly for the MAGA set. Live reactions to the TPUSA stream, chat chaos, and signs of botting. A breakdown of Bad Bunny’s political imagery and how music and vibe cut through language. A critique of outrage-driven culture war tactics and the technical failures that made the stunt look ridiculous.

Josh Boerman, co-host of The Worst of All Possible Worlds and culture commentator, joins to dissect Melania (2026). They recount theater antics and audience reactions. They debate whether the film humanizes Melania or simply amplifies Trump’s spectacle. They tease propaganda expectations, wardrobe oddities, and awkward staff interviews.

Comedic banter leads into reactions to newly released Epstein files and naming of public figures. They dig into emails linking high-profile tech and media personalities to Epstein and debate the scale and redactions of the documents. Discussions explore possible ties to online communities, moderation, and how those networks might have influenced meme-driven political movements. The conversation ends with stunned disbelief.

They spend most of the show unpacking the Minneapolis shooting, reactions to the shocking video, and the wave of local protests. They discuss federal tactics, ICE activity spreading to other cities, and how communities are organizing on the ground. Emotional and practical advice about showing up, documenting actions, and protecting mental health appears throughout.