Life in the Stupid Times

By: James D. Melton and Lisa Lee
  • Summary

  • We're witnessing what could be the most perplexing era in American history. Fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science are all gaining a foothold in our public discourse. It's maddening.


    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.


    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 D. Melton and Lisa Lee
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Episodes
  • Ep. 4: Big Bird and a Flat Earth
    May 6 2025

    James and Lisa talk about Donald Trump's latest bonehead moves and people believe the Earth is flat.

    We're witnessing what could be the most perplexing era in American history. Fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science are all gaining a foothold in our public discourse. It's maddening.


    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.


    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.

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    27 mins
  • Ep. 3: The Stupidity of White Supremacy
    Apr 30 2025

    James and Lisa discuss some of the many ways white supremacy has screwed up the world for centuries.

    We're witnessing what could be the most perplexing era in American history. Fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science are all gaining a foothold in our public discourse. It's maddening.


    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.


    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.

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    28 mins
  • Ep. 2: Why Trump is Getting Away with It (So Far)
    Apr 22 2025

    James and Lisa discuss Trump's stupid torment of the financial markets, his attack on research, and the unitary executive theory behind it all.

    We're witnessing what could be the most perplexing era in American history. Fringe ideas, conspiracy theories, anti-intellectualism, and a rejection of science are all gaining a foothold in our public discourse. It's maddening.


    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.


    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.

    Show More Show Less
    27 mins

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