Mindless Meanderings

Covering topics from Israel and Gaza to Alien DNA

Hosted by:

- Jesse Fries

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(00:00:20) Jesse's Cheap

(00:03:15) Tariffs, litigation, and who really pays

(00:07:02) Energy policy shifts and green funding cuts by state

(00:10:38) Rural infrastructure: power grids, fiber, and satellite Internet

(00:14:21) Shutdown talk: benefits eligibility and immigration status nuances

(00:18:56) ACA subsidies, COVID-era credits, and insurance sticker shock

(00:22:39) Cash vs insurance, hospital billing, and write-offs

(00:27:22) Do insurers really lower costs? Negotiations and realities

(00:30:21) What is in the shutdown bills? PBS, security, and foreign funds

(00:33:29) Courts, TPS, and National Guard deployment limits

(00:36:39) Sanctuary cities, funding cuts, and federal–local cooperation

(00:41:06) Immigration history, capacity, and settlement patterns

(00:45:39) Climate vs politics: where to live?

(00:47:20) Celebrity case, victimhood narratives, and media framing

(00:48:54) Seattle camera registry debate and AI-deepfake evidence concerns

(00:53:59) Judges, media rushes to judgment, and crime coverage contrasts

(01:01:00) News industry tie-ups: BBC and CBS partnership

(01:01:51) Middle East updates: negotiations, hostages, and headlines

(01:05:51) Activism at sea: flotillas, deportations, and claims

(01:10:50) France politics: record-short PM tenure

(01:11:50) Synagogue attack fallout and UK police response questions

(01:13:11) Iran acquittal in espionage case and EU textile rules

(01:18:14) Policy tradeoffs: energy, reactionary governance, and costs

(01:19:14) Australia shooting, gun laws, and alternative weapons

(01:21:27) Show support, schedule notes, and Supreme Court docket items

(01:23:10) Hawaii gun-carry case: private property permissions

(01:25:12) Studies on studies—and a claim of alien DNA

(01:29:02) EV story skepticism and spotting sponsored content

(01:29:34) Pentagon Pizza Report: reading tea leaves in delivery data

(01:32:01) Sign-off

Listen to two middle aged Xers. One a former Truck Driver, and the other an over educated guy with four degrees.

Hosted by:

- Jesse Fries

- Jamon Fries

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(00:00:20) Opening banter: "six seven" meme and introductions

(00:03:18) Government shutdown: impact, automation, parks, and politics

(00:12:45) Taxes, tariffs, and the growth of government

(00:12:46) Ted Cruz, anti-doxxing bill, and data broker debate

(00:20:08) TSA/Air Marshals allegedly tracking lawmakers

(00:22:36) Washington state’s service sales tax overhaul

(00:29:11) Immigration case update and airport mishaps

(00:32:09) ADL database removed and extremism labels

(00:33:54) Traffic sting: CDL, Real ID oddities, and English rules

(00:38:05) Retail rants: Walmart receipts and self-checkout woes

(00:45:02) Cultural gaps in schools and youth sports coaching dust-up

(00:50:19) Community responses to violence and Christian forgiveness

(00:52:02) International: Gaza flotilla, arrests, and terror plots in Europe

(00:56:45) Air travel oddities: eating passports and asylum angles

(00:57:57) JK Rowling vs. Emma Watson: words and backlash

(01:00:59) UK NHS and first-cousin marriage controversy

(01:08:24) Value-for-value break and contact info

(01:08:26) Walmart reformulates house brands: dyes and sweeteners

(01:10:30) Study chat: yogurt, infant sleep, and memory

(01:15:00) New parachute tech resists wind drift

(01:17:55) Cosmology rethink: do dark matter and energy exist?

(01:24:26) Science isn’t “settled”: laws, theories, and questioning

(01:26:04) AI actors, unions, and the future of animation

(01:31:55) Space booze and sign-off

Just two brothers talking about anything.

Hosted by:

- Jesse Fries

- Jamon Fries

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(00:00:19) Lawn Troubles

(00:00:58) Bad Bunny

(00:03:03) Weekend violence roundup: Texas, Michigan, North Carolina

(00:06:04) Mental health, veterans, and support systems

(00:06:42) James Comey indicted and statute-of-limitations twist

(00:09:15) Government shutdown theater and filibuster frustrations

(00:14:00) Federal authority, ICE in Portland, and National Guard debate

(00:16:07) Ice Cube’s tour bus incident and "N.I.C.E." gag

(00:18:04) Des Moines superintendent arrested by ICE

(00:19:47) Free speech vs. extremism: memo, domestic terrorism, and HuffPost

(00:26:06) Alex Jones’ "Hitler mustache" stunt and conspiracies

(00:29:09) Polling, Dems swearing on air, and language as authenticity

(00:34:04) NYC mayoral race: Adams exits, Mamdani vs. Cuomo talk

(00:36:47) California exodus: taxes, unions, and filming abroad

(00:37:41) SCOTUS pause on $4B foreign aid and presidential power

(00:39:47) International: Nigeria’s Christian genocide and rules of war

(00:45:12) International law, treaties, and propaganda skepticism

(00:56:39) Value-for-value break (support the show)

(00:58:13) Business & tech: DJI labeled military, EU drone bans

(01:02:25) Microsoft, Lisa Monaco, and gov’t contracts angle

(01:05:32) Financial engineering: Six Flags land sale push and Vegas costs

(01:12:00) Stocks, shorting, and the perils of quick-cash capitalism

(01:18:26) AI vs. submarines and modern warfare models

(01:19:41) Health notes: Tylenol in pregnancy and overdose risks

(01:23:05) Science: Antibacterial dental paste and hospital coatings

(01:26:29) Climate models: warming that triggers cooling?

(01:31:41) Ancient skull reconstruction and human origins narratives

(01:33:46) Humanoid robots bubble? Why wheels and specialty win

(01:40:10) Oddities: WHO warns against drinking camel urine

(01:41:07) Closeout: Thanks from Jesse and Jamin

No great extinction? The Left still thinking that violence is the answer? Do they have anything in common?  Let's find out!!

Hosted by:

- Jesse Fries

- Jamon Fries

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(00:00:01) Late Start

(00:01:22) Trump at the UN: Teleprompter off, speech goes long

(00:02:52) Government shutdown brinkmanship

(00:08:04) Union strikes, back pay, and labor economics

(00:09:41) From politics to pop culture: Kimmel’s return and ratings

(00:12:01) Sports kerfuffle: Mets announcer vs. Cubs player’s funeral

(00:15:06) Dallas ICE shooting, rhetoric, and policy vs. law

(00:31:12) Secret Service busts SIM farms near the UN

(00:34:13) International hacks: UK cyberattack and quick blame on Russia

(00:36:29) Denmark’s burqa ban and a debate over veils

(00:41:56) Quick break, then on to business news

(00:42:26) Value-for-value spiel and live show housekeeping

(00:44:11) Big Tech and speech: YouTube reinstatements and censorship

(00:57:14) Courtroom drama: Ryan Routh’s verdict and self-harm incident

(00:57:53) All-seeing satellites and the privacy nightmare

(01:01:40) Extinction alarm checked: New data on species loss

(01:04:58) CFL quirks: The single point for a missed field goal

(01:08:34) Sign-off

Join us while we talk about science, politics, and random crap!

Hosted by: 

- Jesse Fries

- Jamon Fries

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(00:00:20) Live from Lake Conroe: Bugs, bites, and bad internet

(00:05:01) Politics chat: Government vs. speech, late-night TV shakeups

(00:10:55) School breaks, filibuster frustration, and shutdown theater

(00:15:26) EPA rumors, "deep state" gripes, and Medicaid budget cuts

(00:23:13) H-1B fee panic: Clarifying the $100,000 shockwave

(00:27:35) Immigration, wages, housing, and labor market impacts

(00:32:18) National roundup: Stadium arrest, wedding shooting, Kavanaugh plot

(00:46:12) Israel–Hamas debate: Recognition, ceasefires, and NATO Article 5

(01:01:30) Housekeeping: Value-for-value and listener contributions

(01:01:47) Business/tech: BlueSky moderation, climate startup pivots, Blue Origin to the Moon

(01:07:33) Moon hoax talk vs. evidence and conspiracy mindsets

(01:10:41) Brain–computer interfaces via blood vessels

(01:12:31) New RNA obesity shot and its metabolic tradeoffs

(01:18:36) EVs by the sun: Solar-charging miles and future energy ideas

(01:21:33) Studies corner: Hospital food for climate and ultra-processed bias

(01:36:25) Robots in grad school: China’s classical dance PhD bot and sign-off

Here we go again talking about more fall out from the Lefts reaction to Charlie Kirks assassination, some wins for the Trump administration, a win for Luigi in state court, and much more.

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Hosted by: 

- Jesse Fries

- Jamon Fries

Support our show.

https://mindlessmeanderings.com

(00:00:20) Intro

(00:02:01) Politics kickoff: A MN Rep. wants Ilhan Omar arrested

(00:03:30) Reaction to an assassination and partisan fallout

(00:06:23) Free speech, FCC, late-night hosts, and affiliates’ power

(00:08:17) Government vs. public response; keeping politics out

(00:10:59) Civility, label wars, and cultural flashpoints (trans, marriage)

(00:17:10) Talk of a ‘national divorce’ and red/blue map realities

(00:20:25) Antifa as terrorism and revolutionary mindsets

(00:23:17) Immigration cases: Mahmoud Khalil, DACA rules, and borders

(00:28:00) DACA origins: memos vs. executive orders and Congress’ role

(00:32:44) News roundup: Hochul’s remark, travel data sales, Fed cut

(00:36:52) Debating the Federal Reserve, inflation, and gold standard

(00:39:23) Charlie Kirk case oddities and conspiracy caution

(00:43:07) International: Zelensky-Putin meeting terms; Poland drone/missile

(00:45:56) UN genocide claim against Israel debated

(00:57:44) Youth-led coup abroad and brief political oddities

(00:58:16) Value-for-value break and listener contributions

(01:00:00) Tech/business: TikTok U.S. ownership framework and risks

(01:01:25) NY case: CEO assassination charges and terrorism definition

(01:02:46) Science set 1: Cannabis and fertility; sex differences in pain

(01:10:30) Science set 2: Eating windows, BMI, and longevity insights

(01:15:35) Science set 3: AI health forecasts, HSAs, and insurance incentives

(01:20:36) Medtech & history: Handheld bone ‘printer’ and ancient mummies

(01:25:16) Culture grabs: First Ladies’ gender rumors and legal responses

(01:28:32) Final fun story: UK teacher’s drunken class

Join us while we talk about the NFL, Trump, Charlie Kirk response, international protests, and more.

Hosted by:

- Jesse Fries

- Jamon Fries

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(00:00:19) Starting off with a NFL Rant

(00:08:38) Political Rhetoric and Extremism

(00:24:00) Charlie Kirk and Political Violence

(00:29:17) National Guard and Law Enforcement

(00:35:06) International Politics and Conflicts

(00:56:59) Business and Economic Shifts

(01:03:34) Science and Health Studies

(01:15:55) Technology and Social Trends

(01:26:09) Biden Bookmobile

Covering the assassination, Thunberg, and much more.

Hosted by

- Jesse Fries

- Jamon Fries

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(00:00:18) Assassination

(00:06:04) Political Divisions and Free Speech

(00:19:19) Supreme Court and Trump Policies

(00:25:09) Economic Updates and Tariffs

(00:30:43) Climate Change and Controversial Studies

(00:42:31) International Incidents and Legal Issues

(00:54:24) Business and Corporate Decisions

(00:58:49) Scientific Discoveries and Health Updates

(01:03:00) Religious Predictions and Legal Oddities

Tune in and listen to the brothers discuss the Supreme Court, Hyundai Plant Raid, and a Vote of No Confidence 

Hosted by: 

- Jesse Fries

- Jamon Fries

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(00:00:19) Introduction

(00:03:05) Age Verification and Privacy Concerns

(00:09:08) Government Surveillance and Cash Withdrawal Limits

(00:19:00) US Department of Defense vs. Department of War

(00:30:34) US Economy and Recession Concerns

(00:40:26) Illegal Immigration and Employment Issues

(00:51:01) Bureaucratic Challenges and Presidential Powers

(01:03:01) Law Enforcement and Social Order

(01:14:02) Electric Vehicles and Market Dynamics

(01:18:11) AI in Education and Cognitive Impact

(01:24:04) Advancements in Medical Technology

(01:29:00) Legal Name Confusion and Social Media Issues

Talking about UK speech suppression, Google win, and much more.

Hosted by:

- Jesse Fries

- Jamon Fries

Support our show.

https://mindlessmeanderings.com

(00:00:19) Introduction

(00:02:53) Government Bureaucracy and RFK Hearings

(00:05:05) Political Commentary and Insider Trading

(00:09:09) Trump's Disappearance and Space Command

(00:14:44) International Politics

(00:20:07) UK Censorship and Free Speech Issues

(00:26:19) European Political Intrigue

(00:30:31) Energy Drink Regulations in the UK

(00:34:56) Google's Monopoly and Market Competition

(00:45:46) Advertising in Cars

(00:51:23) Minimum Wage and Tipping Culture

(00:54:33) AI Industry Legal Battles

(01:00:10) Trump's Legal Wins and Climate Spending

(01:03:48) Israel and International Relations

(01:06:50) Health Studies and Dark Chocolate Benefits