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The official account of the Life in the Stupid Times podcast. Available on all major platforms. Maintained by @jdmchicago.bsky.social Hosts: James Melton and Lisa Lee. SUPPORT: buymeacoffee.com/jdmdetroita EPISODES: stupidtimes.net

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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 01/10/2026
Be an American.
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 29/09/2026
Our newest podcast.
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Can We Trust Presidents with War? | Life in the Stupid Times
AlsoL Tax-Funded Propaganda, Selling Weapons to China (maybe), and Abusing the Media
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 24/09/2026
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Our society is not ready for AI
To make the best of the new technology, we will need new institutions and ownership structures.
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 22/09/2026
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Can we trust presidents with our military?
The Iran war shows where hubris can lead if our leaders think we’re invincible
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 21/09/2026
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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...
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 15/09/2026
The latest LITST asks the question: Why do Trump supporters think Democrats are satanic? jamesdmelton.substack.com/p/political-...
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Political Satanic Panic
Also, Trump-a-Palooza, Don Jr.'s wedding and more!
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 15/09/2026
The latest LITST asks the question: Why do Trump supporters think Democrats are satanic? jamesdmelton.substack.com/p/political-...
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Political Satanic Panic
Also, Trump-a-Palooza, Don Jr.'s wedding and more!
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 11/09/2026
Contractor Blames Its Own Repairs, Not Vandals, for Reflecting Pool Failure www.nytimes.com/2026/09/11/c...
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Reflecting 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.
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 11/09/2026
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 11/09/2026
I loved that Bush inadvertently paraphrased The Who.
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 01/09/2026
A new episode of Life in the Stupid Times. shows.acast.com/67981e86dc08...
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Stealing Venezuela’s Oil | Life in the Stupid Times
Also: Space Cadets, Dolly Parton, Data Centers, and Mission (Not) Accomplished
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 31/08/2026
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 31/08/2026
Unpopular 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.
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 31/08/2026
No. The last time it was this dangerous to eat, we got food by surrounding mastodons and attacking them with spears tipped with stone blades.
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 31/08/2026
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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...
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 28/08/2026
Leopards, something, something, my face… www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/u...
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Milo 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.
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ABC News Australia @news.abc.net.au · 27/08/2026
Twenty years on from Gardasil vaccine launch, Australia on track to eliminate cervical cancer
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Australia on track to eliminate cervical cancer 20 years on from vaccine launch
Twenty 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.
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 26/08/2026
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The Dumbest Trade War, Part 2
Canada is threatening to cut off the electricity we buy from them. It did not have to be this way.
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 25/08/2026
NEW EPISODE: Good for you, Canada! shows.acast.com/67981e86dc08...
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Good for You, Canada! | Life in the Stupid Times
Also: Beef from Parts Unknown, Wild Horses and Imaginary Reverse Trans Surgery
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 24/08/2026
It's surprising to see how similar Trump is to Mussolini.
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 23/08/2026
I 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.
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 23/08/2026
it’s still #Caturday
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 21/08/2026
If you don't get the reference, ask your dad.
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 20/08/2026
The Detroit Lions are the resistance? I’m fine with that.
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 20/08/2026
I have complicated feelings about Flock. I get that it can be abused and technically makes everyone into a de facto crime suspect. But: Cameras are everywhere now. When people walk around on the street, they can assume they are being filmed. My son is a cop who uses Flock to recover stolen cars.
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 20/08/2026
I 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! 😏
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 20/08/2026
Put a live webcam in Mitch McConnell’s hospital room. Otherwise, I will assume he’s dead and buried.
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 20/08/2026
A short one.
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Special Message: Medicare for All | Life in the Stupid Times
A Yale study shows again that Medicare for All would save lives and money
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 13/08/2026
Of course.
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🇺🇸💙💙🤔🤨CJ🤣🧐💙💙🇺🇸 @cnice59.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Ohio GOP Rep. Sued by Ex-Wife for Sharing Nudes of Young Daughter newrepublic.com/post/214298/... via @newrepublic.com
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Ohio GOP Rep. Sued by Ex-Wife for Sharing Nudes of Young Daughter
Max Miller, the disgraced—but still serving—Republican, is facing yet another headache related to his allegedly abusive treatment of his ex-wife and daughter.
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James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 08/08/2026
#Caturday
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 07/08/2026
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The Demonization of Anthony Fauci
The Republicans are ridiculous, but we should not ignore them
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 04/08/2026
Hey, new followers! First, welcome. Second: All episodes of Life in the Stupid Times are available at www.StupidTimes.net.
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Life in the Stupid Times: A Pro-Democracy Podcast: | Life in the Stupid Times
Join 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.
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 04/08/2026
Is Dr. Anthony Fauci a supervillain? Of course not! shows.acast.com/67981e86dc08...
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Lies About Dr. Fauci | Life in the Stupid Times
Also: Trump's Weird Social Media Posts, Gilded Statues, and RFK Jr.'s Cooking Show
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 04/08/2026
Is Dr. Anthony Fauci a supervillain? Of course not! shows.acast.com/67981e86dc08...
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Lies About Dr. Fauci | Life in the Stupid Times
Also: Trump's Weird Social Media Posts, Gilded Statues, and RFK Jr.'s Cooking Show
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 03/08/2026
Here is how you can support our work: buymeacoffee.com/jdmdetroita
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Life in the Stupid Times
We'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
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 29/07/2026
I 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.
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 29/07/2026
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 29/07/2026
Our new episode! shows.acast.com/67981e86dc08...
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Will Cuba be Trump's Next Target? | Life in the Stupid Times
Rubio Seems to Want War
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 21/07/2026
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We're Losing in Iran | Life in the Stupid Times
Meanwhile, Get Ready for the Hate Election
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James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
No, the Democrats Aren't Communists substack.com/@jamesdmelto...
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No, the Democrats Aren't Communists
For that matter, DSA isn't communist, either
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James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
This is a video about immigration I made a year ago. It needs updating. But I think the message remains relevant. youtu.be/79jcI3KwvnY?...
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“Illegal immigrant” is code for nonwhite.
YouTube video by JamesM
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James D. Melton @jdmchicago.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
Trump is making a case for upending the republic.
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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...
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 10/07/2026
Put a live webcam in Mitch McConnell’s hospital room. Otherwise, I will assume he’s dead and buried.
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 10/07/2026
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JD Vance is a little weird.
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 01/07/2026
Check out our newest episode! shows.acast.com/67981e86dc08...
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Are Democrats Communists? | Life in the Stupid Times
Yippee! Most of SCOTUS Understands the 14th Amendment
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 24/06/2026
Hey Miles. We are an obscure podcast with no budget. But check us out on www.StupidTimes.net, or major podcast apps. We are on your side.
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Life in the Stupid Times: A Pro-Democracy Podcast: | Life in the Stupid Times
Join 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.
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Life in the Stupid Times Podcast @stupidtimes.net · 23/06/2026
Exactly. Fear of the wrath of an angry God is a strong motivator for the weak-minded.
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