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They dig into newly unredacted Epstein files and why selective redactions matter. They unpack Pam Bondi's performative congressional testimony and what it signals about loyalty politics. They pivot to the Super Bowl halftime culture war, debating Bad Bunny, language, and outrage as a commercial strategy.

A sharp takedown of punditry culture, examining how outrage, grift, and topic-hopping create real-world harm. It traces a pundit’s shift from amplifying trolls to criticizing antisemitism and asks whether he helped unleash the very forces he now condemns. The show also connects online rhetoric to violence, highlights selective outrage, and critiques media permission structures.

Margaret Killjoy, author, musician, and podcaster who reports from the streets, shares first-hand accounts from Minneapolis. She describes on-the-ground organizing, decentralized mutual aid, whistles and community observation tactics. The conversation covers federal deployments, troop pullbacks, risks to families, and practical ways to support rapid response and neighborhood resilience.

A fast, biting tour of how stock markets and monetary systems were shaped by power and manipulation. Stories range from 17th-century share scams and John Law’s bubble to J.P. Morgan’s crisis interventions. The secretive birth and modern role of the Federal Reserve get unpacked, along with bailouts, quantitative easing, and how finance came to prioritize profits over production.

They unpack the massive Epstein files release and its messy handling. They read emails tying powerful figures to Epstein and highlight embarrassing messages from Elon Musk. They examine why prosecutions seem unlikely and explore whistleblower and Georgia office revelations involving Tulsi Gabbard. They also react to a surprising Texas special election result and discuss money, power, and political protection.

Mara Wilson, writer and former child actor, discusses her Guardian piece about AI-generated child sexual abuse material and the legal gaps around it. Short takes cover the role of big tech and open-source models, policy proposals to curb CSAM, and her experiences growing up in the industry. The conversation also pivots to DHS funding fights and debates over ICE reform.

A lively run-through of livestream format changes and Patreon plans. Fierce discussion of Minneapolis ICE protests, media framing, and performative enforcement. Close looks at Trump’s health, meds, and public image control. Sharp takedown of Tim Pool’s rhetoric and debating how to engage opposing podcasters. Mixes political analysis with comedic interludes and street segments.

They dig into the killing of Alex Pretti and how officials scrambled to smear him before video circulated. They unpack right-wing disinformation, attacks on Pretti’s character, and uneasy responses from gun-rights groups. The conversation covers surveillance and threats to people filming, shifts in administration messaging, and wider abuses inside detention centers.

Zach Budryk, journalist and author who writes for The Nation, The Hill, and Teen Vogue, joins to discuss Trump's bizarre Greenland talk and rambling speeches. They cover ICE operations and alleged civil-rights violations in Minneapolis. Conversation also digs into chaos at the FBI under Kash Patel and his jet-ski meeting habits.

The podcast dives into the explosive growth of data centers fueled by AI, highlighting their massive energy consumption and environmental impact. It explores how these centers strain local resources, including water and electricity, while often failing to benefit communities economically. Listeners hear about health risks from noise and pollution and the pushback from communities resisting new projects. The discussion also touches on the questionable promises of economic benefits and the fragility of the AI investment bubble.