Ep. 50: Conspiracy Stew, Vance Froth + Sports!
Howdy FRers,
Last week's show saw us wading into some pretty murky water, but with all the misinformation out there what's a podcast host to do? FP Zaddy & T-Ceps' answer? Hike up their pants, plug their nose, and jump right in. I won't say it was easy, but we did our best to parse the batshit crazy from the standard crazy from the simply batty from the that's-so-awful-it-must-be-true. There is some comfort in knowing we're not alone...
In a show that covered conspiracy theories, foreign influence, and the ongoing tragedy of JD Vance, we knew we needed a palate cleanser, so this week we unveiled a new bit – uplifting news! We were a little nervous about finding something that fit the bill but thank goodness for pole vaulting! Just try to watch this guy fly through the air and not smile:
If you haven't listened or watched to the full episode yet, please do!
Seena's Corner
Whatever you are feeling right now, know that we’ve been here the whole time. Suppressing speech, going after enemies, weaponizing the administrative state against the President’s enemies has been the plan the whole time. As much as Trump says he didn’t know about Project 2025, his entire policy is tracking it. And by some accounts they are more than halfway complete. As a person who runs a business and performs for audiences, I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t afraid. But as my old therapist once said to me, “Seena you are counter-phobic”. What does that mean? It means when I’m afraid of something I can’t help but go head first into it. So here you go, a little video that is meant to lightly annoy a very weak and insecure President. Blast this on your socials, use it anywhere, share the link with friends, and I’ll take requests for a 16x9 version, but I know, the kids are all vertical these days.
In honor of Jimmy Kimmel coming back tonight let's blast this all over our socials! https://f.io/jjlhOocT
Meanwhile in Ohio: What Travis is Reading...
Last week on TFR we talked about how Israel has used its "soft power" (i.e. money) in various ways to get Congressmen, Senators and any other federal office holders to support its agenda, usually by sending these U.S. representatives on lavish trips to the Middle East... BUT they also have increasingly started offering these trips to statewide officials in all 50 states as well! Recently an Ohio state senator chose to forgo a trip she was offered to Israel with 249 other statewide office holders from around the country, saying she didn't want to be "a part of propaganda" –– check out her story here!
Max Littman
What's Coming...
Marcus Parks!! Yep, he's back this week to join us in our ongoing staring contest with impending doom.
As always...
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