On today's episode, we discuss how the news cycle has become a deliberate maze of distractions, with talk of aliens, military moves toward Iran, and headline-grabbing scandals often overshadowing deeper geopolitical shifts and domestic crises. The hosts explore the idea that President Trump skillfully uses media spectacle to redirect attention from issues like Minnesota fraud, Venezuela’s unstable political situation, and ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. They dive into the recent Melania documentary, arguing it both humanizes the former First Lady and raises questions about the timing of its release amid political turbulence. The conversation also ranges into economic worries, from soaring national debt to the potential of AI and humanoid robots to dramatically boost productivity and even change how we think about work. Along the way, they reflect on a weakened, gridlocked Congress, debate constitutional amendments on budgets and filibusters, and consider how constant shocks have left the public numb to genuinely historic events. Don't miss it!