The MAGA pod people, a sad collection of dorks and bastards who rely on hate and lies to hold power, have snatched the Iowa Senator. Plus: Gaza is one giant war crime, a moral victory for West Point, and free thinking may not be what you think it is. www.charlesbursell.com

From Gaza to Ukraine to the latest Orange Menace mayhem, imagine how each story would be different if we lived in a real democracy. And then, let every decision you make, and every action you take, demand that democracy. www.charlesbursell.com

Several years (from the 90s to today) of questionable audio bits, improv, tests, and outtakes swept off the cutting room floor and tossed into a goofy collage episode. Enjoy!

The Big Abomination Bill gives 25% of total tax cuts to the Super Wealthy (top 0.1%) and 66% to the Just Plain Wealthy. The Working Poor will LOSE a thousand dollars a year they already don't have. The good news: They will probably fail spectacularly. The bad news: ICE is still the F-ing Gestapo. www.charlesbursell.com

To prove a point, this episode has an intentionally provocative title to see if it results in more clicks, illustrating one of the problems with so-called "new media" on the socials. Also: we discuss the latest headlines, the Trump Doctrine and… really, is he gay? www.charlesbursell.com

Corruption and incompetence still define the regime even as they seem to be riffing wildly on policy. Will enough Americans resist, or will they trade their freedom for a place in the new authoritarian bourgeoisie. www.charlesbursell.com

To the war mongers we are cannon fodder. To the money mongers we are the dead eyed, docile workers of Metropolis. Throw yourself on the gears. Strike! Boycott! Stop the fascist machine. Shut it down. www.charlesbursell.com

Co-hosts Chuck and Chucky discuss the new Pope and the (zero) chances of church reform from their perspective as recovering Catholics and happy atheists. www.charlesbursell.com

In the never ending arms race between private profit and government regulations there can be no winner. It's time to chuck them both, especially with the likes of AI, the climate crisis, and fascism breathing down our neck. www.charlesbursell.com

Every odious offense of the regime falls under two basic themes: gut federal services and take dictatorial control of what's left. Don't let the daily avalanche of horrible headlines overwhelm you. Historians can sort out the details, we need to stay focused on the fight for democracy. www.charlesbursell.com