I Think Less of You Podcast

At one point I rail on the Colorado State Capitols horrible (historic) two-tone paint job, here’s the picture. I hate it.

Stay tuned for some really big episodes from us coming soon…

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00:00 Introduction and State of Affairs

05:41 Discussion on Political Extremism

11:08 Media Landscape and Its Impact

16:42 The Need for Collaboration in Conservative Media

21:38 The Importance of Media Accountability

26:42 The Impact of Corporatization on Political Commentary

34:27 The Political Landscape of Sports and Public Perception

41:53 The Evolution of Tucker Carlson’s Career

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We talk over each other a bit on this one, sorry… Courtney was in the mountains for spring break skiing with the kids and I think we had a little delay due to sketchy wifi. Looking forward to a more normal (fingers crossed) schedule next week!

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00:00 The Evolution of Political Satire

02:41 The Absurdities of Political Discourse

05:21 The Nature of Seriousness in Politics

07:51 Cultural Reflections on Humor and Politics

10:33 Nature’s Indifference and Human Comfort

13:30 The Epstein Case and Its Implications

16:12 The Complexity of Influence and Power

18:55 Cultural Narratives and Their Impact

21:36 The Anti-Hero Trope in Modern Media

26:57 The Impact of Adaptations on Original Works

31:40 The Shift in Entertainment Preferences

38:36 Political Consequences of Governance

44:30 The Economic Landscape of Colorado

50:45 The Future of Political Engagement

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This one is a bit all over, but takes a very international angle as we discuss Hungary’s upcoming elections and what hype to believe, the double standards of getting involved in American elections - and chiding Americans who get involved abroad, as well as some discussion on the shooting in RI and a little light talk about Casa Bonita.

We’re going to try to get another up this week but it might be a bit late as it’s my kids spring break and we’re with my family following my Grandma’s passing and visiting with my brother in law and niece who are in from Germany to see a family member battling Alzheimers. Things are a bit rough at the moment, sorry if I’m a bit spacier than usual. -C

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00:00 Excitement for Casa Bonita

02:52 Navigating Citizenship and Identity

05:22 Family Tragedy and Current Events

08:05 Mental Health and Societal Responsibility

10:55 Political Dynamics in Hungary

13:25 U.S. Involvement in Foreign Elections

15:45 Energy Politics and Environmental Concerns

18:34 Local Governance and Public Health Issues

21:12 Cultural Reflections and Personal Stories

23:42 Future of U.S.-Russia Relations

26:25 Colorado’s Political Landscape and Changes

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We’re a bit all over the place on this one but started talking with women on social media looking to flee the Trump admin’s fascism in… Spain and Portugal (?), and onto the Eileen Gu Olympics controversy, then to VP Vance’s visit in Armenia and why Courtney doesn’t care if it bothered Turkey.

I called Eileen Gu a snowboarder, not a skier, but take that as a sign of how little I think of her -C

What we’re watching on Twitter today:

Stop what you’re doing and watch this video perfectly illustrating the socialist brainrot on college campuses - we missed this when it came out and it is making the rounds:

The contrast between Chinese American olympians Alyssa Liu and Eileen Gu couldn’t be more stark:

(tweet translation: “Today, American social media is filled with mockery and even harsh condemnation of Gu Ailing (Eileen Gu). She was born in the United States, received her skiing training in the United States, yet she wears clothing patterned with the five-star red flag and competes for the Chinese team at the Olympics. In the end, she took a huge fall, dropping out of the gold medal contention. She sentimentally claimed that the burden was too heavy—one end is China, the other is America. But in reality, her heart is with money. In China, she secured 23 million USD in advertising endorsement deals. Gu Ailing is truly “Gu Aiqian” (Gu loves money), and it was money that weighed her down so heavily that she took a massive tumble on the competition field.At the same time, the English-speaking internet is full of praise for another American-born Chinese girl, Alysa Liu (刘美贤). Not only does she represent the U.S. team, she also won the championship and took home the gold medal.Both born in the United States—why are these two girls so different? The biggest reason lies in their family upbringing. Alysa Liu’s father, Liu Junguo (I have met him), is a dissident who participated in the 1989 democracy movement and personally witnessed the Chinese Communist Party killing children in Tiananmen Square. He taught his daughter to understand good and evil and to be grateful.Now look at Gu Ailing’s mother—she has her eyes dead set on money. There’s a widely circulated online photo of Gu Ailing’s mom staring intently at the billionaire Elon Musk with a face full of fawning flattery; that look in her eyes makes it seem like she wants to swallow Musk whole and bring him home. With a mother like that, is it any wonder she raised her daughter to become a literal money tree?”)

Apparently Erika Kirk is heading to Northern Ireland to ramp up Turning Point Ulster, which Courtney will undoubtedly have a plethora of takes on (the NI part, we’re team let a widow grieve and carry out the org he left to her however she sees fit over here):

Can we stop with the Clavicularisms please now? This one at least was less obnoxious. We’re way too old for all this.

Don’t miss some of our favorites from the week so far, including:

Coucy’s literary takes:

Courtney Armenia-maxxing (ok, one last gen-z-ism):

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00:00 Introduction and Banter

02:44 Fashion and Personal Style Reflections

05:46 Body Image and Public Discourse

08:20 The Appeal of Moving Abroad

11:10 Citizenship and Immigration Issues

14:07 Cultural Perspectives on Citizenship

16:51 The Impact of Wealth on Immigration

19:23 The Role of Academics in Immigration

22:01 Athletes and National Representation

25:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

26:14 Media Narratives and Celebrity Influence

29:42 The Dangers of Ideological Extremism

36:52 Understanding the Armenian Genocide

43:02 Turkey’s Role in Global Politics

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While Courtney was watching the US women play Czechia this morning, we decided to record an episode. Sorry, we kind of talk all over each other in this one, but go from Olympics to Iran back to the Olympics and how Courtney told a US Ambassador to calm down… and a hard right turn to GLP1’s.

Please leave your comments and or chats on substack- we want to hear more from you after these, it is the most fun part.

Also, yes, I am hereby trademarking the term “Medical Franking” which I expect exactly nobody but ex politicos to get. -C

Please enjoy these ai-generated show notes:00:00 Winter Olympics Enthusiasm

03:17 Family and Community Involvement

06:14 The Impact of Politics on Sports

09:05 The Evolution of Olympic Sports

12:15 Cultural Perspectives on Sports

15:23 The Future of Winter Sports

20:01 Winter Olympics Excitement

22:29 Diplomatic Tensions with Iran

25:13 Cultural Identity and Historical Context

27:45 Iranian Athletes at the Winter Olympics

31:10 Military Strategies and International Relations

33:41 Political Landscape in the UK

38:45 Fascism and Political Ideologies

41:50 The Calm Before the Storm

42:39 Political Outrage and Diplomacy

45:25 Friendship and Alliances: The US and Poland

48:46 The TrumpRx Rollout: A New Prescription

52:22 The Body Positivity Movement and Weight Loss

57:05 Inflammation and Health: The Role of GLP-1s

01:01:03 Medical Franking: The TrumpRx Discussion

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update: sorry I posted this and pulled it, as only my audio uploaded. Riverside is not my favorite word at the moment, but this (should?) be good? -c

The recording software we use had a MAJOR glitch where we couldn’t access the files for a day and a half - I am posting this without listening to it, so if there is a weird glitch or error, I apologize! Let me know and I can go back to war with our cloud service. -C

Check out the (truly great!) piece Lee wrote:

No show notes today because we broke the internet yesterday, it is still trying to recover, and Courtney cannot handle any more fussing with this, sorry!

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This one is very random and chatty and a lot about nothing… sorry for the technical difficulties, the land of Coucy is apparently hostile to headphones and full of snow, and the land of O’Dell kept cutting Courtney’s audio because of who knows why.

In case anyone actually wants to read this, heres Courtney’s (very personal, very anti-abortion, very Catholic/Orthodox) post about Saint Brigid:

Please enjoy these AI-generated show notes:00:00 Technical Difficulties and Weather Talk

02:39 Skiing and Snow Preferences

05:23 Moving to Boston: A New Chapter

10:48 The Role of Marriage in Religious Life

16:11 Urban vs. Rural Living Experiences

21:41 Cultural Reflections and Social Commentary

27:14 Personal Growth and Relationships

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A small note, we say this in the episode, but this one was a bit choppy as we’re dealing with kids and days off school as is basically the entire country right now - had to pause recording a few times.

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00:00 Introduction to Cultural Commentary

02:36 The Rise of ‘Heated Rivalry’ and Cultural Signaling

05:09 Artistic Preferences and Gender Dynamics

07:48 Kanye West and Mental Health Discussions

10:35 Media Representation and Anti-Semitism

13:24 Cultural Standards and Propaganda in Media

25:39 The Hollywoodization of Politics

28:04 The Importance of Family Photos

30:10 Iran’s Crisis and Global Indifference

36:19 Military Movements and Political Implications

40:42 Coordinated Actions and Insurgency in Minnesota

53:49 Reclaiming the Narrative in Politics

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This one we start out talking the Salt Lake baby earthquake and how Courtney will be taken out by a Yellowstone volcano, and shift to Minnesota, liberal messaging, and more…

We end the episode chatting about movie recommendations and as luck should have it, we will be sharing our snowy weekend picks on Substack and want to hear yours! Be sure you’re subscribed (it’s free, unless you’re particularly inclined to give us your money) to join the conversation!

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00:00 Earthquakes and Post-Apocalyptic Scenarios

02:44 Davos and Greenland: A Strategic Discussion

05:29 Free Speech and European Ideals

08:17 Protests and the Role of Churches

11:01 The Dynamics of Political Narratives

27:39 The Left’s Messaging Strategy

30:56 Perception of Reality and Political Naivety

35:35 Election Integrity and Voter Dynamics

40:16 Midterm Elections and Political Accountability

44:54 Cultural Narratives and Political Discourse

48:04 Movie Recommendations and Political Commentary

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As always, enjoy our ai-generated show notes:

0:00 The Marriage Factor in Conservatism

02:31 Women and Political Ideologies

04:23 Reclaiming Traditional Roles

09:56 The Mirror of Political Extremes

27:25 Toxic Femininity and Cultural Dynamics

33:16 A Family Tradition at a Colorado Gas Station

35:41 Weather Woes: Colorado’s Unusual Winter

35:53 The UK and the Ultimate Political Troll

38:13 The Panopticon: Surveillance and Society

41:37 The Role of NGOs in Politics

52:21 Taxation and Political Speech: A Complex Debate

59:28 Self-Censorship and Personal Reflection

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