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Most politicians are like bad magicians—lots of smoke, mirrors, and not much truth. But in this episode, Alex and Eric peel back the curtain on the chaos: from Biden’s two-hour “lie-fest” to Elon Musk’s union threats, Ukraine’s high-tech hits, and the hilarious incompetence of American bureaucracy. Spoiler alert: It’s a wild ride involving fake steel graphs, $53 lunches, and a mayor caught sniffing panties — yes, you read that right. You’ll discover why the State of the Union was the political equivalent of a never-ending karaoke session, how Ukraine’s military is crushing top-tier drones, and why our immigration “crisis” is as cost-effective as Dogecoin in a casino. They break down the crazy numbers behind border patrol spending, explain why sending Marco Rubio to Israel makes about as much sense as a cat driving a Tesla, and roast a White House account run by a guy who thinks Barack Obama is a monkey. Plus, get the scoop on how fake Twitter accounts and shady politicians are turning every headline into a circus. Want to know what it really costs to keep ICE in action—$18 million a week, or enough to cover a year of free school lunches? Or why a Canadian hockey star is denying he’s secretly a Russian spy? Yeah, it’s that kind of episode. This is essential listening if you love laugh-out-loud political chaos, satirical takes on war, corruption, and the absurd lengths of government spin. Perfect for anyone tired of political sugarcoating — because these guys are just fake graphs, over-the-top satire, and a whole lot of “what the hell” wrapped into one.
Note: If your brain is unshockable, this might be your new favorite escape hatch from reality
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By Alex Midway and Eric HalseyMost politicians are like bad magicians—lots of smoke, mirrors, and not much truth. But in this episode, Alex and Eric peel back the curtain on the chaos: from Biden’s two-hour “lie-fest” to Elon Musk’s union threats, Ukraine’s high-tech hits, and the hilarious incompetence of American bureaucracy. Spoiler alert: It’s a wild ride involving fake steel graphs, $53 lunches, and a mayor caught sniffing panties — yes, you read that right. You’ll discover why the State of the Union was the political equivalent of a never-ending karaoke session, how Ukraine’s military is crushing top-tier drones, and why our immigration “crisis” is as cost-effective as Dogecoin in a casino. They break down the crazy numbers behind border patrol spending, explain why sending Marco Rubio to Israel makes about as much sense as a cat driving a Tesla, and roast a White House account run by a guy who thinks Barack Obama is a monkey. Plus, get the scoop on how fake Twitter accounts and shady politicians are turning every headline into a circus. Want to know what it really costs to keep ICE in action—$18 million a week, or enough to cover a year of free school lunches? Or why a Canadian hockey star is denying he’s secretly a Russian spy? Yeah, it’s that kind of episode. This is essential listening if you love laugh-out-loud political chaos, satirical takes on war, corruption, and the absurd lengths of government spin. Perfect for anyone tired of political sugarcoating — because these guys are just fake graphs, over-the-top satire, and a whole lot of “what the hell” wrapped into one.
Note: If your brain is unshockable, this might be your new favorite escape hatch from reality
The Kat Abughazelah ad we talk about in the episode
Got feedback? We want to hear it.