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Life in the Stupid Times

Life in the Stupid Times

By: James D. Melton and Lisa Lee
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We're witnessing what could be the most perplexing era in American history. Fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science are all gaining a foothold in our public discourse. It's maddening.


You don't have to face stupidity alone. Every week (more or less), "Life in the Stupid Times" will examine the insanity to help you make sense of the growing pile of nonsense.


There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James D. Melton and Lisa Lee
Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Ep. 10: So, We're in a War Now?
    Jun 24 2025

    James and Lisa talk about the war in Iran and Israel, Trump's illegal bombing raid, the ongoing, illegal saga of troops in Los Angeles and the novel things young-Earth creationists believe. Spoiler: Flat Earth is not among them, but dinosaurs and Noah's Ark absolutely are.

    We're witnessing what could be the most perplexing era in American history.


    Donald Trump and his supporters are spreading fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science are all gaining a foothold in our public discourse. It's maddening. It has never been more important for Americans to stand up for democracy.


    You don't have to face stupidity alone. Every week (more or less), "Life in the Stupid Times" will examine the insanity to help you make sense of the growing pile of nonsense. We are proudly pro-democracy and anti-fascist.


    There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    29 mins
  • Ep. 9: 'Graveyard Dead,' Chemtrails, and Misinformation
    Jun 17 2025

    James and Lisa discuss the troop deployments in Los Angeles, chemtrails in Louisiana, Trump's birthday parade and the unhelpful spread of misinformation surrounding the protests in L.A..

    We're witnessing what could be the most perplexing era in American history.


    Donald Trump and his supporters are spreading fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science are all gaining a foothold in our public discourse. It's maddening. It has never been more important for Americans to stand up for democracy.


    You don't have to face stupidity alone. Every week (more or less), "Life in the Stupid Times" will examine the insanity to help you make sense of the growing pile of nonsense. We are proudly pro-democracy and anti-fascist.


    There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    30 mins
  • EP. 8: Marines, a Billionaire Feud and Q Nonsense
    Jun 10 2025

    James and Lisa discuss Trump's incitement in Los Angeles, the Trump/Musk social media face-off and why it's bad that Trump is amplifying QAnon's insanity.

    We're witnessing what could be the most perplexing era in American history.


    Donald Trump and his supporters are spreading fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science are all gaining a foothold in our public discourse. It's maddening. It has never been more important for Americans to stand up for democracy.


    You don't have to face stupidity alone. Every week (more or less), "Life in the Stupid Times" will examine the insanity to help you make sense of the growing pile of nonsense. We are proudly pro-democracy and anti-fascist.


    There's no cure for stupidity. But we can prevent it. Get your dose of sanity here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    29 mins
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