Let's make one smart foreign policy decision and stay out of Ukraine. Let Putin sable rattle all he wants. Let's learn how to be non interventionists! Also, the top five Super Bowls of all time (yes, sorry, being a home boy Patriots fan, so don't bother listening if you hate the Pats).

Did Mike Pence open the door for other republicans to begin to distance themselves from Donald Trump? Or was it just a token gesture. Also, a recitation of the worse vice presidents in the history of the US.

Donald Trump said he would consider pardoning the participants in the January 6 resurrection. Is that enough for Republicans and Independents to stand up and be counted? A little Supreme Court talk. And, finally, January 28, 1986. The Challenger disaster.

What would be a more brilliant move than for Joe Biden to nominate Kamala Harris to the Supreme Court. It solves a number of problems. 2024. Identity crisis in the White House. Complete reset of his presidency. Mr. President, listen to me. Be bold. Make history. Nominate Kamala Harris to the Supreme Court.

Why are people so surprised when Joe Biden acts like Joe Biden? Has he made some missteps? Sure. But is there any fairness to his current low approval rating? No. America is fickle. But Americans are also notoriously unfair and inconsistent.

Why can't the dems learn the lesson of the Tea Party and unite if for no other reason to limit the inevitable damage I am expecting in 2022? It's time for Joe Manchin and Krysten Sinema to be called out by Biden and act as united members of a united party. My Top Five of the day is the record coldest days in the history of the United States.

The Big Lie. What is so disturbing about it is that by perpetuating The Big Lie republicans are eroding the foundation of our democracy. My call for responsibility! Also, the three times in the history of the US the Capitol was attacked.

New year, prediction time. Two quickies on COVID and the election of November 2022. But then we talk about what really matters: The anniversary of January 6, 2022. I also update the podcasts I have added to my library for 2022. 

What were the top stories of 2021? I give you my opinion of the top story of each month and then what I consider to be the top story of 2021. Interestingly enough, the top story of the year is NOT a top story of any one month. Go figure. 

Jack updates us on his favorite podcasts, all of which I plan to try. And then I will tell you what I think of them in a week or two. Next week a recap of the year that mercifully will end shortly!