James and Lisa discuss the Strait of Hormuz situation, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's invocation of Quentin Tarantino, RFK Jr.'s fascination with roadkill, FBI Director Kash Patel's alleged party-boy ways, and the administration's weird beef with Pope Leo. Also discussed: the embarrassing attempts of JD Vance and Tom Homan to lecture the pope about theology, which was as stupid as you think.

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.

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James and Lisa discuss the recent Artemis II mission to beyond the Moon and back, highlighting its significance and the impressive distance traveled by the astronauts. They then review Melania Trump's speech about Epstein, Tucker Carlson's concern about the president being the Antichrist, and Trump's beef with Pope Leo. The Main Thing segment looks at the perceived divinity of Donald Trump among some right-wing evangelicals, who compare him to Jesus Christ and discuss in religious terms by his advisors and supporters. They also touched on the contrast between this trend and the opposition from more mainstream religious leaders, including Pope Leo.

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.

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James and Lisa discuss the catastrophe that was CPAC 2026, why air travel won't get better as quickly as hoped, and the latest reason Trump is a disaster for farmers. After that, they dive into why the Iran War won't lead to Armageddon, no matter how badly the MAGA crowd wants it to.

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.

The stupidity is especially strong this week. James and Lisa discuss the illegal Iran war, Trump's embarrassing exchange with Japan's prime minister, the weird Trump gold coin slated for release later this year, the teleportation of a Trump Administration official and the thoroughly bonkers Tartarian Empire conspiracy theory.

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.

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James and Lisa discuss the dangerous implications of the Great Replacement Theory, which posits that elites are bringing in non-European immigrants to replace white populations in Western countries. They highlight how this theory, tied to anti-Semitic sentiments, has gained traction in Republican circles and led to real-world violence. The conversation also updates listeners on the ongoing war in Iran, its potential consequences, and the distraction it provides from other issues like the Epstein files

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.

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.

James and Lisa discuss Trump's obsession with tariffs, his anger at the Supreme Court and why he's releasing the X Files. Other topics include the sad case of a South Carolina kid with very stupid anti-vax parents, and some of the reasons why JD Vance is the weirdest vice president of the modern era.

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.

James and Lisa discuss how the Border Patrol used a laser to save El Paso from a party balloon, Trump's threat to mothball a brand-new bridge and a tragic shooting in Texas. In The Main Thing, the topic shifts to the ways the America 250 celebration is already becoming weird and stupid.

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.