In this episode, the Notorious Friday Night Posse breaks down the real stats behind the collapse of marriage, birth rates, and family stability and why nobody in power seems interested in fixing it.

We talk:

• Why marriage rates are at historic lows
• How fatherlessness became “normal”
• Why kids feel like a luxury item now
• Dating apps, screens, and tech replacing real relationships
• COVID’s long-term damage to families and culture
  

Then, because it’s NFNPPOD, things go sideways:

• Bitcoin, digital currency, and whether fiat money is cooked
• AI, robots, and the future of work (and human relevance)
• Earthquakes, snow panic, and Midwest weather anxiety
• The New Madrid fault line and “find out” energy
• The Arch Effect conspiracy (CIA weather machine… allegedly)
• Greenland, geopolitics, and why America still runs the board

This week the Posse starts in pop culture (Nikki Glaser roasting the Golden Globes and STL claiming another win), then gets honest about how AI and ChatGPT are basically the only reason modern life and podcasting still function.

Then it’s a deep dive into the Federal Reserve and the Trump vs Powell feud: why the Fed is “independent,” how it makes money, why people don’t trust it, and why the Fed’s building rehab going way over budget became political ammo. Then Duds brings it home with Bitcoin talk: why a trustless ledger appeals to people who think the money system is rigged.

From there, the guys riff on inflation headlines and media framing, unpack what unemployment really measures, and detour into the chaos of protests and “professional agitator” energy in Minneapolis.

And just when it’s all getting too serious: St. Louis delivers the perfect palate cleanser with the story of four missing monkeys and a goat, plus the internet making AI sightings so absurd the whole city basically turned it into a meme festival.

In NFNPPOD Season 2 Episode 2 (2x02), the Posse covers the collapse of regional sports networks, Cardinals TV rights uncertainty, MLB streaming and blackout frustration, and how access problems hurt fan engagement and downtown St. Louis businesses. The crew also dives into Venezuela geopolitics, oil sanctions, seized tankers, and debate around military action limits. The episode wraps with Minnesota political fallout involving Tim Walz, ongoing fraud investigations, and the media narrative machine, plus a bonus detour into Stranger Things theories and what the “Upside Down” says about modern culture.

Season Two of the Notorious Friday Night Posse Podcast kicks off with a wide-ranging, no-filter discussion on fraud, sports betrayal, and the absurdity of modern headlines. The episode opens with a deep dive into the massive Minnesota daycare fraud scandal, examining how government oversight failed, why accountability seems selective, and how politics complicates justice when taxpayer money disappears.

From there, the conversation shifts to the NFL’s ongoing relationship with St. Louis, revisiting the Rams’ controversial departure, the lawsuit the league lost, and why cities continue to bankroll billionaires who show zero loyalty to fans. The Chiefs’ potential move to Kansas only reinforces the same lesson: the NFL follows money, not communities.

The episode lightens up with bizarre and viral stories, including a proposal ruined by a murder confession, serial killer speculation in Texas, meteors lighting up the sky, and the surprisingly regulated truth about airplane waste. The show closes with reflections on New Year’s resolutions, time management, and why passion matters more than motivation when trying to level up your life.

Funny, frustrated, and brutally honest, this episode is classic NFNP.

We go deep on Starbucks as a “coffee bank”—gift cards, breakage, and why rewards make your balance feel free when it’s not. We hit the siren logo (myth vs marketing), CEO pay vs baristas, and the difference between lobbying and splashy donation narratives. Local in the Lou covers the Gateway Arch highway rethink and Missouri’s lawsuit against China, plus CITY SC’s new coach. We round it out with online fraud basics, EV safety tradeoffs, gun-violence stats, and the inflation/currency/Bitcoin argument you’ll hear at every holiday party. Conservative comedy, St. Louis flavor, usable money takes.

Listen, rate, and subscribe, then grab links and our email at NFNPPOD.com.

We built a holiday survival kit for your wallet. Think Black Friday without getting played, Cyber Week records with thinner discounts, and why card APRs near 22 percent can turn “deals” into IOUs. We hit St. Louis sports pain, pet bills that feel like rent, paycheck reality versus inflation, and how BNPL sneaks up in January. Local in the Lou brings a serious look at police misconduct and digital privacy, then The Wheel spins into entertainment: Stranger Things 5, Fallout 2 hype, Alien Earth, and the Netflix versus HBO chatter. Plus a few wild headlines you definitely sent to the group chat. Listen, laugh, and drink a peppermint latte!

This week we tackle the headlines everyone is arguing about and the mysteries nobody can shake. We unpack the latest Epstein files drama, what’s fact, what’s claim, and why conspiracies keep filling the gaps. Then we go Local in the Lou with the Nancy Brannon cold case, including new details and how tech changes the hunt for answers. The Wheel spins through soccer’s U.S. surge, AI as a health sidekick, and a quick tour of pop culture and upcoming releases. There is Dominican beer talk, podcast growth talk, and a few life lessons about knowing when to push the medical system. Funny first, useful second! Listen, comment with your take on the files, and share this with a friend who loves true crime but also wants the truth.

This week we take a look at the housing mess. The headline: a proposed 50-year mortgage, which we do not love. We break down why longer terms make payments feel smaller while total interest explodes, what actually drives affordability, and how VA loans still shine. From there it’s real life—youth sports costs, healthcare and insurance sticker shock, and parenting decisions that hit the wallet. Local in the Lou brings Nikki Glaser’s SNL moment and what it means for St. Louis bragging rights. The Wheel spins through MLS schedule moves and Apple TV shifts, immigration headlines, tech innovations, and the week’s economic trends. If you’ve ever stared at a medical bill, screamed at gas prices, or wondered whether you should buy now or wait, this episode’s for you. Listen, argue with us, and send to a friend who still thinks “interest” is just a feeling.

What crashed harder this week, the mystery near Area 51 or that St. Louis house party? Grab a plate, we’ve got UFO rumors, gas price pain, and first-car chaos.

Tonight the Posse goes from late-night food cravings to late-breaking mysteries. We kick off with travel horror stories and the snacks that got us through, then dig into the recent Area 51 crash, what’s confirmed, what’s guesswork, and why the secrecy matters. Back home in the Lou, a chaotic house party makes the news and sparks some all-too-relatable youthful mischief tales. We hit a quick radio reset with the Woody Show’s return, swap first-car memories that probably violated at least three warranties, and spin The Wheel for fast takes on gas prices, flight cancellations, elections, and what to watch next. It’s equal parts nostalgia and receipts, with just enough trouble to keep it fun.

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Ghosts, tunnels, and tacos at midnight. We tour Eastern State and the Lemp Mansion. Plus, we decide if old houses make noises, or if something’s knocking back.