2026: the sky decided to troll us. In this episode we run through three supermoons, 13 full moons (hello, Sturgeon and Buck), a blue moon, two passport‑required eclipses, and enough meteor showers to wreck your weekend plans. With a nihilistic wink, we separate real astronomy from influencer hype and tell you which nights are worth booking. Keywords: supermoon, blue moon, meteor showers, eclipse, astronomy.

Is “rebuilding” Venezuela a rescue or a corporate land‑grab? In The Capitalist’s Fever Dream, we unpack the president’s call for U.S. oil giants to rebuild Maduro’s country—how geopolitical force, Chevron’s legacy, and privatization logic turn nationhood into an investment pitch. Sharp, investigative, and unflinching, we trace the politics, profits, and human cost. Tune in to hear who stands to win—and who’ll pay. Keywords: Venezuela, oil, Trump, Chevron, privatization, foreign policy.

A lightning strike, a seized leader, and a country left to the cleanup: Our Collective Nightmare examines the U.S. seizure of Nicolás Maduro and the sidelining of Congress in a moment of spectacle over restraint. We explore the immediate fallout—oil, refugees, and the fragile institutions that won’t be rebuilt by PR—and what this means for U.S. foreign policy going forward. Listen for the on‑the‑ground stakes and the long bill that’s coming due. Keywords: Maduro, Venezuela, regime change, U.S. strike, foreign policy.

Anderson Cooper telling us “you are not alone” on New Year’s Eve isn’t just TV — it’s a lifeline. We peel back the rituals of public mourning, frozen livestreams, and the small acts of presence that actually matter when grief arrives at 12:01 a.m. Empathetic and candid, this episode argues that comfort is a practice, not a production. Stay with us for honest conversations about loss and media. Keywords: grief, Anderson Cooper, New Year’s Eve, loneliness, media.

Trigger warning: sexual violence, abduction. Romi Gonen survived 471 days in captivity and breaks the silence in a harrowing, unfiltered interview about systematic sexual violence, survival, and the denials that followed. Sensitive and rigorous, we center her testimony alongside reporting that shows how abuse was weaponized—and why survivors’ voices must be heard. Listen to the full interview and follow for ongoing coverage. Keywords: Romi Gonen, sexual violence, survivor testimony, captivity, UN report.

1) First World Problems

Five billion people airborne—and five billion new ways to be unbearable. In this episode we roast 2025’s travel apocalypse: influencer stunts, airport chaos, stolen souvenirs, and locals turning landmarks into turnstiles as etiquette evaporates. Expect nihilistic humor, sharp takes on tourism and entitlement, and stories that make you rethink the modern vacation. Tune in for the wildest travel meltdowns and why “authentic” captions aren’t a personality—keywords: travel, tourism, influencers, etiquette, airports.

2) The U.S. Is Running Venezuela’s Oil

Occupation dressed as investment: Washington’s plan to run Venezuela’s 303bn barrels reads like a corporate turnaround with guns. We break down the multibillion-dollar slog to revive sour crude, who stands to profit, and the political and environmental costs of privatizing a nation’s wealth. A sober, critical look at geopolitics, markets, and what “energy security” really buys—teaser: find out why cheap gas may cost democracy. Keywords: Venezuela, oil, geopolitics, privatization, sanctions.

3) Our Collective Nightmare

A midnight raid, a captured leader, and a presidency that turned a coup into a press release. We unpack the Maduro seizure—legal questions, regional fallout, and the uncanny mix of spectacle, force, and corporate interest driving the operation. Hard-hitting analysis on power, accountability, and what this means for global norms—listen for the full breakdown and consequences. Keywords: Maduro, coup, US intervention, geopolitics, human cost.

4) Artemis II: Four People, Ten Days, One Canister

Four astronauts, organ chips, and a flight path we’ve never tried—Artemis II is part science experiment, part national theater. We explore the mission’s engineering risks, the human biology tests, and the politics that fund lunar ambition while Earth argues over basics. Join our skeptical, curious take on what circling the moon reveals about priorities, progress, and probability—teaser: will the science justify the spectacle? Keywords: Artemis II, moon mission, space, Orion, organ chips.

Stranger Things finale: kaiju‑spider, Broadway DLC, and 40 minutes of Netflix therapy. We tear into the season closer—giant spider monster, a Tony‑tie‑in that hoards mythology behind a playbill, and an avalanche of tidy aftercare that robs fandom of juicy cliffhangers. Snarky, nihilistic, and uncomfortably satisfied—listen as we unpack closure, runtime bloat, and why prom feels impossible when characters look like they have LinkedIn. Keywords: Stranger Things finale, Netflix, kaiju, Broadway, closure.

Is the White House becoming a private club? We investigate the president’s plan for a 90,000‑sq‑ft ballroom—Italian marble, onyx, a half‑billion‑dollar price tag, and a bulldozed East Wing—asking who really profits and how oversight got sidelined. Hard‑nosed reporting on contractors, court fights, and the privatization of symbolism. Tune in to hear who benefits and what this means for public space and democracy. Keywords: White House renovation, marble ballroom, Mar‑a‑Lago, privatization, investigative politics.

Smug supermoon vs. the Quadrantid meteor shower—who wins? This episode explains why January’s wolf supermoon (peaking early Saturday morning) will wash out most Quadrantid meteors, how NASA frames the event, and what Artemis II has to do with our cosmic perspective. Practical stargazing tips and wry sky stories for anyone planning a pre‑dawn watch. Keywords: wolf moon, supermoon, Quadrantids, meteor shower, NASA, Artemis II.

Trigger warning: New Year’s Eve nightclub fire. We report on the Crans‑Montana blaze at Le Constellation—how cheap acoustic panels, party sparklers, and bottlenecked exits turned a celebration into a tragedy with dozens dead and many injured. Investigative, solemn coverage of the failures, emergency response, and the legal and human fallout as inquiries begin. Listen for detailed reporting and resources for survivors. Keywords: Crans‑Montana fire, nightclub tragedy, fire safety, Le Constellation, investigation.

“New Years Attack 2026”: a plotted massacre stopped at the last moment. We break down the arrest of an 18‑year‑old who spent a year planning a knife‑and‑hammer attack, thought he was communicating with ISIS (it was an NYPD undercover), and was arrested on New Year’s Eve—examining radicalization, prevention gaps, and the sting that intervened. Serious, forensic reporting on how threats emerge and when the system succeeds or fails. Keywords: New Years Attack 2026, radicalization, undercover sting, arrest, prevention.

1) The Wolf Moon stole the spotlight—literally. This episode roasts the blazing supermoon washing out the Quadrantid meteor shower, walks through practical stargazing tips (face northeast, bring binoculars), and riffs on moon-viewing starter kits and our need to hashtag awe. Tune in for science, snark, and the best excuses to rearrange your picnic blanket. Keywords: Wolf Moon, Quadrantids, supermoon, stargazing, NASA.

2) Would you believe a 92% tariff on spaghetti almost became reality? We unpack how two Midwestern firms, a zealous Commerce Department, and bureaucratic theater nearly imposed a 107% levy—then quietly scaled back—exposing rent-seeking, trade policy gamesmanship, and the real costs for consumers. Listen for a clear-eyed take on tariffs, antidumping fights, and why trade often looks like theater. Keywords: tariffs, spaghetti, trade policy, Commerce Department, antidumping.

3) “You are not alone”—until the ad freezes. Using Anderson Cooper’s New Year’s Eve line and a glitchy ad as a lens, we explore grief, mediated consolation, and how technology both interrupts and enables human connection. Reflective and poignant, this episode asks what it means to find comfort through imperfect screens. Keywords: Anderson Cooper, grief, ad glitch, consolation, New Year’s Eve.

4) Bandages, aspirin, and a country practicing resignation. We examine the president’s health saga—the unusual aspirin regimen, unexplained bruising, disputed scans, and the opacity that treats medical facts like stagecraft—asking what diminished transparency means for democracy and public trust. Tune in for investigative analysis on medical disclosure, political accountability, and the stakes of normalizing ambiguity. Keywords: president's health, White House, transparency, medical disclosure, political accountability.

5) Another night, another boat that didn’t make it. This episode recounts the Gambian capsize—96 rescued, seven bodies recovered, 200+ aboard—and highlights the volunteer rescues, grim statistics, and how migration policy shunts people into deadlier routes. Hear urgent reporting on the human cost behind the numbers and what policy choices mean for lives at sea. Keywords: migration crisis, Gambia capsized, migrants, sea rescue, migration policy.

Constellation Ball: 12,000 Pounds of Modernity (Times Square)

A disco planet now ushers in the new year — 12.5 feet across, 5,280 Waterford crystals, and a mission statement that smells like corporate theater. In this episode we trace the ball’s sailor‑tool origins, the redesign from triangles to circles, and why we still kiss under a 12,000‑lb ornament while pretending that shininess equals meaning. Tune in for a darkly funny take on tradition, spectacle, and New Year’s Eve ritual. Keywords: Times Square, Constellation Ball, Waterford crystals, New Year’s Eve.

The Capitalist’s Fever Dream — Seafood Theft & Supply‑Chain Cracks

When 40,000 oysters, $400K of lobster and caches of crab vanish, crime starts to look like business as usual. We unpack spoofed emails, fake trucks, and how perishability + outsourced trust make supply‑chain theft a tax on small operators and consumers alike. Listen for an investigative look at logistics vulnerabilities and who ends up paying the bill. Keywords: seafood theft, supply chain, lobster, oysters, logistics fraud.

2026 Sky Guide — Full Moons, Supermoons & Meteor Showers

The universe sent a calendar invite and forgot the subject: 13 full moons, 3 supermoons, meteor showers, and two solar + two lunar eclipses headline 2026. We break down what to watch (Perseids, Geminids, the Blue Moon), when to look, and why these celestial events still make us feel tiny and thrilled. Follow for sky guides, viewing tips, and the year’s can’t‑miss astronomy moments. Keywords: 2026 celestial events, full moons, supermoons, meteor showers, eclipses, skywatch.

Heist of the Century — The Louvre Robbery

The Louvre was robbed in broad daylight and eight people were detained — but none of the Napoleonic treasures have resurfaced. This episode traces the timeline, the politics of “heritage,” and why public custody no longer guarantees preservation when market forces and theft collide. Tune in for a sobering investigation into art theft, museum security, and what’s lost when culture becomes a commodity. Keywords: Louvre heist, art theft, Napoleonic artifacts, museum security.

Raw Oysters & Salmonella — What You Need to Know

Sixty people in 22 states fell ill after eating raw oysters — a reminder that oysters filter the ocean’s nastiness and sometimes keep it. We explain salmonella risks, who’s most vulnerable, safe cooking times/temperatures, and simple food‑safety steps to protect yourself at the raw bar. Listen for practical advice and public‑health context you can actually use. Keywords: CDC, salmonella, oysters, food safety, shellfish.

1) First World Problems — Travel Gone Wild

Hook: Did we all forget what "visit" means? In this darkly funny episode we unpack 2025's overtourism meltdown — from Barcelona water‑pistol patrols to influencers treating Venice like a splash zone, statue vandalism, and smuggled wombats. Expect plane chaos, cultural collisions, and nihilistic laughs about the attention economy. Tune in for absurd travel stories, travel etiquette takes, and a warning: don’t be the terrible selfie. Keywords: overtourism, influencers, travel chaos, souvenirs.

2) The Capitalist’s Fever Dream

Hook: We built a machine to sell spontaneity — and it sold us curated city fantasies. This episode follows AI itineraries from Atlanta’s “food highway” to Hong Kong’s ferry hallucinations and shows how data flattens neighborhoods into tourist funnels. We trace the hidden costs — energy, displaced locals, and homogenized culture — and ask who profits when curiosity is productized. Listen for a critical take on AI itineraries, urbanism, and the business of travel. Keywords: AI itineraries, urbanism, tourism, data center.

3) Remembering Tatiana Schlossberg

Hook: She swam a mile the day before she learned her blood was betraying her. We honor Tatiana Schlossberg — environmental reporter, JFK’s granddaughter, and mother — by unpacking her reporting, her New Yorker essay on randomness and loss, and what legacy means in public life. A quiet, elegiac episode about mortality, invisible footprints, and the work of naming the unnoticed. Tune in to reflect and remember. Keywords: Tatiana Schlossberg, environmental journalist, obituary, legacy.

4) Strange Earth Stories: Rocks, Bubbles & a Moving North

Hook: The planet keeps getting weirder. From a 4.16‑billion‑year‑old rock that might hint at early life to methane micro‑lightning will‑o’‑the‑wisps, a sprinting magnetic north, deep‑sea life thriving without sunlight, and gold leaking from the core — we tour the Earth’s surprising headlines. Science explained with curiosity and urgency; perfect for listeners who want geology, climate, and weird‑wonder stories in one go. Listen for the small, strange facts that reframe our place on Earth. Keywords: 4.16-billion-year-old rock, will-o'-the-wisps, magnetic north, deep sea, geology.

5) Can a 34‑Year‑Old Rewrite New York?

Hook: He’s 34, a democratic socialist, and he wants to rewrite NYC. We break down Mamdani’s bold plan — universal childcare, a rent freeze, free buses, and city‑run supermarkets — and the political math behind funding, Albany, and implementation. Is this a rescue plan or a paper promise? Tune in for the policy showdown, the stakes for tenants and transit riders, and the real tests of urban power. Keywords: Mamdani, NYC, universal childcare, rent freeze, free buses, democratic socialist.

1) When tragedy becomes a pay‑per‑view debate. Anthony Joshua walks away with “minor bruises” while two associates are dead — we unpack how social media, bettors, and PR teams turn a roadside tragedy on a deadly Nigerian highway into a scheduling problem for next month’s fight. Expect sharp cultural analysis of performative grief, attention economies, and road‑safety erasure. Tune in to hear why human loss gets reduced to a headline and a betting slip. Keywords: Anthony Joshua, celebrity crash, performative grief, Nigerian road safety, pay‑per‑view.

2) We will pay extra to be told what to feel. This week we peel back Avatar: Fire and Ash’s $760M weekend to reveal how franchises, IMAX premiums, and algorithmic hype have turned spectacle into a ledger. From franchise scaffolding to studio consolidation and box‑office math, we explain why blockbuster economics now dictate cultural taste. Stick around to find out who profits when films sell feelings instead of art. Keywords: Avatar Fire and Ash, box office, IMAX, film industry, blockbusters.

3) 1998 mailed us some of 2025 — and missed a lot. Using Gallup and Roper Center polling, we revisit predictions about a Black president, gay marriage, pandemics, and the missing woman president and cure for cancer, plus why national satisfaction fell from 60% to 24%. A clear look at which forecasts were prescient, which were wishful, and what those guesses say about American hopes and anxieties. Listen to see what history got right — and what it refused to imagine. Keywords: 1998 predictions, Gallup poll, Roper Center, 2025, social trends.

4) The planet just leaked its oldest receipts. From a 4.16‑billion‑year rock and microlightning that might have sparked life, to methane‑eating abyssal ecosystems and an inner core that misbehaves (yes, gold is moving), we tour Earth’s strangest, oldest surprises. Big‑picture geology, eerie discoveries, and what ancient weirdness means for our tiny, scheduled dramas. Dive in to discover how indifferent and marvelous the planet really is. Keywords: ancient rock, microlightning, hadal zone, Earth core, geology.

5) Two dead, no U.S. casualties — and the memos stay classified. American Mercy investigates Operation Southern Spear: a U.S. strike in the eastern Pacific, 107+ dead overall, DOJ legal cover, and strikes and blockades near Venezuela that normalize lethal secrecy. We examine the legal, ethical, and human costs of clandestine force and what silence from power enables. Tune in for a deep, accountable look at how secrecy becomes policy. Keywords: Operation Southern Spear, U.S. strike, Venezuela, extrajudicial killings, national security.

Brigitte Bardot’s death at 91 forces an awkward question: how do we mourn a movie star who was also a provocateur? In this episode we trace Bardot’s rise as the original influencer—style icon, Saint‑Tropez maker, and later animal‑rights crusader—alongside the decades of ugly remarks that complicate her legacy. Expect a wry, critical take on celebrity, nostalgia, and the weird grief economy. Tune in for a nuanced look at fame, controversy, and why her image still sells—keywords: Brigitte Bardot, legacy, influencer, animal rights, controversy.

Is box office the new cultural verdict? In this installment of “The Capitalist’s Fever Dream” we unpack Avatar: Fire and Ash’s massive haul, IMAX premiums, and how studios turn spectacle, nostalgia, and boutique prestige into predictable profit pipelines. We analyze A24’s Oscar‑driven scaling, franchise economics, and what consolidation means for film as art. Listen to decide whether Hollywood still creates meaning or just engineers quarterly wins—keywords: Avatar, box office, IMAX, Hollywood, blockbuster, film industry.

Miscarriage is common but its loneliness is not. This episode centers a raw personal essay about a boxed crib, two years of silence, and the brittle mixture of statistics, blame, and the solace of community after pregnancy loss. Gentle, honest, and hopeful, we explore grief, bodily betrayal, and the small rituals that help people carry on. Hear a compassionate conversation about women’s health, miscarriage, and healing—keywords: miscarriage, pregnancy loss, women’s health, grief, support.

What do you do when the sky doesn’t behave? In “Our Collective Nightmare” we retell the 1952 Washington flap—radar returns that looked “solid,” pilots nearly ordered to fire, and decades of sanitized official responses that turned mystery into paperwork. We interrogate modern protocols that tell trained aviators to “call local law enforcement” and ask what that says about priorities and truth. Stream for an investigative deep dive into UAPs, pilots, radar anomalies, and government response—keywords: Washington UFO flap, UAP, pilots, radar, government, unexplained.

Two helicopters. One fatal slice of sky. This episode reconstructs the Hammonton collision—flight tracks, rescue efforts, wreckage, and the federal inquiry that follows—while examining how aviation tragedy is turned into investigation and ritualized sympathy. We probe what the crash reveals about safety, maintenance, and the human cost behind the headlines. Listen now for a measured, investigative account of the Hammonton helicopter crash and its implications for aviation safety—keywords: Hammonton, helicopter crash, aviation, NTSB, investigation, pilot fatality.

1) Remember when a Wi‑Fi dropout felt like a tragedy? In this episode we follow a 31‑year‑old chemical engineer, two toddlers, and an 18‑year‑old car as lost financial aid and a flat tire almost derail a family — until strangers band together with $30 grocery drops and boots for work. A sharp look at crowdfunding, nonprofit specificity, and how micro‑donations beat performative outrage. Listen now for a humane, furious take on homelessness prevention, financial aid, and community aid.

2) They flattened the economy to save it—and left the winners richer. We unpack sub‑3% mortgages, a stock market‑led recovery, and the K‑shaped split that turned pandemic policy into generational wealth for homeowners and investors while renters and wage‑earners fall behind. A clear critique of Fed policy, asset inflation, and housing affordability. Tune in to understand inequality, monetary policy, and who really benefits.

3) New episode: Brain rot is real, and your phone is the sugar bowl. On The Existential Crisis Hour we dissect the attention economy, dopamine‑driven short vids, and what that fast‑food media diet does to kids’ social skills and adults’ attention spans — plus actionable fixes (delete the app, use a browser, schedule doomscrolling). Wry, urgent, and practical — listen for mental‑health tips and digital minimalism tactics.

4) Masuria, Poland — a mossy retreat that hides a monstrous past. We tour the Wolf’s Lair: Hitler’s concrete command post, the July 20 assassination room, and the uneasy transition from ruin to tourist site as memory becomes amenity. A somber dive into WWII history, memorialization, and the ethics of atrocity tourism. Hear the full story and decide what remembrance should look like.

5) A winter storm turned the Northeast into a public‑systems audit. We break down 8,700+ flight delays, power outages, plow choreography, and how brittle infrastructure strains under predictable weather — from JFK queues to iced‑over lines in Michigan. Reporting on airports, crews, and resilience with clear takeaways for travelers and policymakers. Listen now for on‑the‑ground coverage of weather, infrastructure, and emergency response.

Is “pro‑family” just PR? Karoline Leavitt’s festive baby‑bump post—thanking Trump and Susie Wiles and bragging she returned to work four days after birth—is peak optics. We unpack the motherhood flex, performative family values, and what that message means for working parents and maternity culture. Tune in to decide whether this is genuine choice or a curated value play. Keywords: Karoline Leavitt, Instagram, maternity, pro‑family, working parents.

A $2 ticket, a $1.8B headline, and a nation hooked on hope. In this episode we tear into the Murphy USA Powerball win: anonymity as self‑defense, lump sum vs annuity math, the retailer’s $50K cut, and how state lotteries monetize precarity. Listen for the messy economics behind the jackpot and why the spectacle keeps the system running. Keywords: Powerball, lottery, Arkansas, Murphy USA, anonymity, regressive tax.

A skull, dental gunk, and a genome that rewrites the family album. We explore 2025’s Denisovan breakthroughs—Dragon Man, ancient DNA from tooth deposits, and the messy web of interbreeding that made us who we are. Tune in for deep‑time surprises and what your saliva might reveal about human evolution. Keywords: Denisovans, Dragon Man, human evolution, DNA, genome.

Sleep near a bunker where mass murder was planned—welcome to dark tourism. We walk the Wolf’s Lair: bunkers, rail lines, audioguides and a new hotel serving pierogi where history and commerce collide, probing how we remember atrocity without turning it into a day trip. Join us for a somber look at memory, commodification, and the ethics of preservation. Keywords: Wolf’s Lair, Hitler, WWII, dark tourism, memorialization.

A storm peels back our thin veneer of normalcy. Snow, sleet and freezing rain threaten 23 million people across the Great Lakes and Northeast—NYC and Philly flights snarled, Michigan tens of thousands without power, and emergency declarations multiplying. Tune in for the latest impacts, travel disruptions, and what to watch as conditions evolve. Keywords: winter storm, Northeast, NYC, power outages, flight delays.