Jul 8, 2026
Happy Birthday, America! American politicians take advantage of the semiquincentennial to discuss Marxism, the right-wing seems unable to solve its ever-present WQ, and Graham Platner brings #MeToo back from the dead. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.
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Jul 1, 2026
The Supreme Court lays down the law on birthright citizenship, the Democratic Party is "turning red," and "Citizen Vigilante" becomes right-wing America's favorite new movie. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.
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Jun 24, 2026
Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister, the U.S. and Iran discuss the possibility of peace, and Alan Greenspan goes the way of solidarity, social democracy, and decency. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.
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Jun 16, 2026
The White House hosts a UFC tournament, the World Cup begins, Steven Spielberg releases his film 'Disclosure Day,' and the UK enacts social media bans. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.
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Jun 10, 2026
Graham Platner wins the Maine Democratic senate primary, Canada unveils a new "AI for All" program, and new horror films 'Obsession' and 'Backrooms' get released. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz.
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