Curmudgeon's Corner

2026-06-27: Soldiers, Knees, and Toes

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This week on Curmudgeon's Corner Sam and Ivan discuss how Ukraine may have turned a corner and actually be winning the war with Russia. Plus they analyze the progressive wins in this week's Democratic primaries and the reaction of mainstream Dems. Oh yea, and movies and the Puerto Rican power grid. Enjoy!

 

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Recorded 2026-06-27
Length this week 1:57:05

  • 0:01:00 - But First
    • Puerto Rican Power
    • Movie: Superman and the Mole Men (1951)
    • Movie: Casablanca (1942)
    • 0:41:54 - But Second
      • Ukraine hitting Moscow
      • Ukraine isolating Crimea
      • Russian public opinion
      • War on a budget
      • 1:11:24 - But Third
        • Progressive Victories
        • The Big Tent
        • Attitude and Energy
        • 2028 and beyond

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