Curmudgeon's Corner

2025-10-04: New and Shiny

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On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner Ivan and Sam talk about the US government shutdown, as well as Trump and Hegseth's speeches to the Generals and Admirals along with related issues. But before that, health and travel updates, and a discussion of a movie about homelessness. And that be that!

 

Show Details:
Recorded 2025-10-04
Length this week 1:43:55

  • 0:00:28 - But First
    • Ivan Health
    • Ivan Guyana
    • Sam Canada
    • Movie: Dark Days (2000)
    • 0:45:00 - Shutdown
      • Less Concern
      • Blame Game
      • Paths Out
      • Messaging
      • 1:06:17 - Trump & Hegseth
        • Trump Coin
        • Hegseth Speech
        • Trump Physical Health
        • Trump Mental Health

          • The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch.
          Our intro is The Oh of Pleasure (Amazon MP3 link)
          Our outro is Celestial Soda Pop (Amazon MP3 link)
          Both are from the album Deep Breakfast (iTunes link)
          Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe.

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