Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 29/09/2026Our newest podcast.shows.acast.comCan We Trust Presidents with War? | Life in the Stupid TimesAlsoL Tax-Funded Propaganda, Selling Weapons to China (maybe), and Abusing the Media 020
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 24/09/2026jamesdmelton.substack.com/p/our-societ...jamesdmelton.substack.comOur society is not ready for AITo make the best of the new technology, we will need new institutions and ownership structures. 000
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 22/09/2026jamesdmelton.substack.com/p/can-we-tru...jamesdmelton.substack.comCan we trust presidents with our military?The Iran war shows where hubris can lead if our leaders think we’re invincible 031
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 21/09/2026substack.com/@jamesdmelto...substack.comJames D. Melton (@jamesdmelton)Do they believe their own bullshit? I often ask myself that when I read the things Trump Administration officials and their allies say in public. Today, I came across an article from Right Wing Watc... 000
Reposted by Life in the Stupid Times PodcastLife in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 15/09/2026The latest LITST asks the question: Why do Trump supporters think Democrats are satanic? jamesdmelton.substack.com/p/political-...jamesdmelton.substack.comPolitical Satanic PanicAlso, Trump-a-Palooza, Don Jr.'s wedding and more! 001
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 15/09/2026The latest LITST asks the question: Why do Trump supporters think Democrats are satanic? jamesdmelton.substack.com/p/political-...jamesdmelton.substack.comPolitical Satanic PanicAlso, Trump-a-Palooza, Don Jr.'s wedding and more! 001
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 11/09/2026Contractor Blames Its Own Repairs, Not Vandals, for Reflecting Pool Failure www.nytimes.com/2026/09/11/c...nytimes.comReflecting Pool Contractor Blames Its Own Repairs, Not Vandals, for Damage (Gift Article)The contractor said the pool’s new blue liner peeled and tore because of “human oversight” and a flawed plan that involved layering two incompatible chemicals, documents show. 010
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 01/09/2026A new episode of Life in the Stupid Times. shows.acast.com/67981e86dc08...shows.acast.comStealing Venezuela’s Oil | Life in the Stupid TimesAlso: Space Cadets, Dolly Parton, Data Centers, and Mission (Not) Accomplished 031
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 31/08/2026Unpopular opinion: The threat from Flock cameras is overblown. First, they are incredibly effective for recovering stolen cars. Second, Amazon knows far more about you than the cops can gather by running your license plate. 110
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 31/08/2026substack.com/@jamesdmelto...substack.comJames D. Melton (@jamesdmelton)Trump signed an executive order on Friday to create a commission that will begin setting up a new federal space academy. I don't have much to say about that, except the country would lose a big, hil... 000
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 28/08/2026Leopards, something, something, my face… www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/u...nytimes.comMilo Yiannopoulos, a Right-Wing Provocateur, Is Arrested by ICE (Gift Article)Mr. Yiannopoulos, a prominent early supporter of President Trump, was detained at the New Orleans airport. The Trump administration publicized his arrest and shared a mug shot. 020
Reposted by Life in the Stupid Times PodcastABC News Australia @news.abc.net.au · 27/08/2026Twenty years on from Gardasil vaccine launch, Australia on track to eliminate cervical cancerabc.net.auAustralia on track to eliminate cervical cancer 20 years on from vaccine launchTwenty years on from the launch of the world-first vaccine against cervical cancer, Australian Immunisation Register data shows HPV vaccine coverage for girls and girls is dropping. 064221725
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 26/08/2026substack.com/@jamesdmelto...substack.comThe Dumbest Trade War, Part 2Canada is threatening to cut off the electricity we buy from them. It did not have to be this way. 023
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 25/08/2026NEW EPISODE: Good for you, Canada! shows.acast.com/67981e86dc08...shows.acast.comGood for You, Canada! | Life in the Stupid TimesAlso: Beef from Parts Unknown, Wild Horses and Imaginary Reverse Trans Surgery 000
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 23/08/2026I have homework for you: Watch the two-part documentary “Mussolini: The First Fascist.” Then come back to this post to tell us whether #Mussolini reminds you of someone currently living in the White House. The documentary is on Prime Video and might also be available elsewhere. 260
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 21/08/2026If you don't get the reference, ask your dad. 000
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 20/08/2026I can't get over how unlucky Derek Chauvin has been. He chose to strangle a guy who was going to die that day anyway. Wow. What a terrible misunderstanding! 😏 030
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 20/08/2026Put a live webcam in Mitch McConnell’s hospital room. Otherwise, I will assume he’s dead and buried. 040
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 20/08/2026A short one.shows.acast.comSpecial Message: Medicare for All | Life in the Stupid TimesA Yale study shows again that Medicare for All would save lives and money 010
Reposted by Life in the Stupid Times Podcast🇺🇸💙💙🤔🤨CJ🤣🧐💙💙🇺🇸 @cnice59.bsky.social · 13/08/2026Ohio GOP Rep. Sued by Ex-Wife for Sharing Nudes of Young Daughter newrepublic.com/post/214298/... via @newrepublic.comnewrepublic.comOhio GOP Rep. Sued by Ex-Wife for Sharing Nudes of Young DaughterMax Miller, the disgraced—but still serving—Republican, is facing yet another headache related to his allegedly abusive treatment of his ex-wife and daughter. 232
Reposted by Life in the Stupid Times PodcastJames D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 13/08/2026jamesdmelton.substack.com/p/magas-love... 022
Reposted by Life in the Stupid Times PodcastPierre Polyester @canadian-critic.bsky.social · 07/08/2026 216180524207
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 07/08/2026substack.com/@jamesdmelto...substack.comThe Demonization of Anthony FauciThe Republicans are ridiculous, but we should not ignore them 020
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 04/08/2026Hey, new followers! First, welcome. Second: All episodes of Life in the Stupid Times are available at www.StupidTimes.net.stupidtimes.netLife in the Stupid Times: A Pro-Democracy Podcast: | Life in the Stupid TimesJoin us on 'Life in the Stupid Times', a pro-democracy podcast that humorously examines the current inanity of the Trump era. Together, we can navigate these stupid times and form a supportive community. 020
Reposted by Life in the Stupid Times PodcastLife in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 04/08/2026Is Dr. Anthony Fauci a supervillain? Of course not! shows.acast.com/67981e86dc08...shows.acast.comLies About Dr. Fauci | Life in the Stupid TimesAlso: Trump's Weird Social Media Posts, Gilded Statues, and RFK Jr.'s Cooking Show 021
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 04/08/2026Is Dr. Anthony Fauci a supervillain? Of course not! shows.acast.com/67981e86dc08...shows.acast.comLies About Dr. Fauci | Life in the Stupid TimesAlso: Trump's Weird Social Media Posts, Gilded Statues, and RFK Jr.'s Cooking Show 021
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 03/08/2026Here is how you can support our work: buymeacoffee.com/jdmdetroitabuymeacoffee.comLife in the Stupid TimesWe're witnessing what could be the stupidest era in American history. Fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science are all gaining a foothold in our public disco 052
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 29/07/2026I am going out to see the kid from Good Will Hunting play Odysseus. That’s the only casting decision in The Odyssey that I care about. 042
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 29/07/2026Our new episode! shows.acast.com/67981e86dc08...shows.acast.comWill Cuba be Trump's Next Target? | Life in the Stupid TimesRubio Seems to Want War 021
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 21/07/2026Podcast shows.acast.com/67981e86dc08...shows.acast.comWe're Losing in Iran | Life in the Stupid TimesMeanwhile, Get Ready for the Hate Election 001
Reposted by Life in the Stupid Times PodcastJames D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 13/07/2026No, the Democrats Aren't Communists substack.com/@jamesdmelto...substack.comNo, the Democrats Aren't CommunistsFor that matter, DSA isn't communist, either 001
Reposted by Life in the Stupid Times PodcastJames D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 15/07/2026This is a video about immigration I made a year ago. It needs updating. But I think the message remains relevant. youtu.be/79jcI3KwvnY?...youtu.be“Illegal immigrant” is code for nonwhite.YouTube video by JamesM 001
Reposted by Life in the Stupid Times PodcastJames D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 16/07/2026Trump is making a case for upending the republic.substack.comJames D. Melton (@jamesdmelton)Just a quick note before the republic collapses. Donald Trump’s national address tomorrow night has me more worried for the country than I have been since our rogue president re-entered the White Ho... 011
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 10/07/2026Put a live webcam in Mitch McConnell’s hospital room. Otherwise, I will assume he’s dead and buried. 000
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 10/07/2026substack.com/@jamesdmelto...substack.comJames D. Melton (@jamesdmelton)JD Vance is a little weird. 000
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 01/07/2026Check out our newest episode! shows.acast.com/67981e86dc08...shows.acast.comAre Democrats Communists? | Life in the Stupid TimesYippee! Most of SCOTUS Understands the 14th Amendment 000
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 23/06/2026🧵When I look at the accusations coming from the Trump administration and the supporting chatter on Twitter/X, I can’t help coming to a chilling conclusion: Soviet-style show trials are coming to the USA. The charges against Comey were a trial balloon. Fauci could be the next high-profile target. 230
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 19/06/2026The extent to which the museum tower at the Obama Presidential Center triggers and enrages the MAGAs is absolutely hilarious. 1115
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 17/06/2026Hey, MAGA: When your entire worldview rests on altered photos, faked records and nonsense conspiracy theories, maybe you ought to rethink. 354
Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 16/06/2026Here is a link to our latest episode: shows.acast.com/67981e86dc08...shows.acast.comThe Freakout Over Obama's Presidential Center | Life in the Stupid TimesCould The Illegal Iran War be Over? 111
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