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Ripping the Headlines Today, 5/18/26

Ripping the Headlines Today, 5/18/26

Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news, even that about Spirit Airlines crowdfunding, doesn’t need to be complicated or...

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Paul Lander

The Manchurian Mayor of Arcadia: How Eileen Wang Lost a City and Alienated the FBI

The Manchurian Mayor of Arcadia: How Eileen Wang Lost a City and Alienated the FBI

A suburban spy thriller featuring WeChat directives, propaganda, Eileen Wang and the ultimate political thirst trap. The curious case of Eileen Wang...

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Dr. M.s. Malaszczyk

The Trump Phone & 9 Other Things the Family Hawked but Never Delivered!

The questionable 14 Carrot Gold color’s not the only grifty thing about this hot Trump phone! Read the fine print: the initial $100 payment for the...

14.05.2026 2

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Marilyn Sands

Democrat Insiders: Don’t Forget That You’re Supposed to Be a Party!

Democrat insiders want to rebrand the party as ideologically moderate, but that’s a mistake. Washington’s Democratic Party establishment keeps...

13.05.2026 3

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Jim Hightower

The Emperor’s New Bronze: Trump Unveils the ‘Don Colossus’ in Doral

The Emperor’s New Bronze: Trump Unveils the ‘Don Colossus’ in Doral

As the 47th President swaps the Constitution for Caligula, a 22-foot golden Don Colossus idol rises in Florida. The humidity in Doral, Florida,...

13.05.2026 3

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Dr. M.s. Malaszczyk

Ripping the Headlines Today, 5/12/26

Ripping the Headlines Today, 5/12/26

Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news, even that about Jeff Bezos’ superyacht, doesn’t need to be complicated or...

12.05.2026 6

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Paul Lander

Crossing Paths Twice with ‘Skyhook’ – Kareem Abdul Jabbar!

The first of my Celebrity Sightings was Kareem Abdul Jabbar: If only I had a ladder! What does it mean when you’ve seen the same Celebrity twice...

12.05.2026 7

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Marilyn Sands

The Great Glyphosate Gala: A Toast to Total Toxicity Truth

The Great Glyphosate Gala: A Toast to Total Toxicity Truth

RFK Jr. held a glass of the glyphosate cocktail, staring into it as if it contained the secrets of the universe. The East Room of the White House had...

11.05.2026 10

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Dr. M.s. Malaszczyk

Pot Spill: Fish Flounder Just for the Halibut!

4 Tons found in pot spill in the ocean: Get your Cheetos handy – here’s Freddy & Frieda’s Excellent Adventure! The L.A. Times, May 21, 2012:...

09.05.2026 10

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Marilyn Sands

The Great Robe Swap: Why Congress Wants to Turn the Supreme Court into a Group Chat

The Great Robe Swap: Why Congress Wants to Turn the Supreme Court into a Group Chat

A Satirical Deep Dive into the Constitutional “Oopsie” of Annexing the Judiciary Hakeem Jeffries, a man whose composure usually suggests he’s...

07.05.2026 10

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Dr. M.s. Malaszczyk

Tariffs Ruled Illegal: Where’s Our Refund?

The Supreme Court decreed Trump’s tariffs illegal. Consumers paid the bulk of them, so we’re due some refunds, right? Years ago, Ray Charles...

07.05.2026 10

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Jim Hightower

New Campaign Requirements for Politicians

Add these campaign requirements for running for public office and you could guarantee a larger voter turnout. We just recently elected a new mayor...

06.05.2026 9

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The Royal ‘Cunning Rear-Guard Action’: a King, a Donald, and a Very Damp Umbrella

Under a damp umbrella, the President observed that the morning downpour reminded him of a “beautiful British day.” WASHINGTON — In a move...

04.05.2026 10

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Top 10 Other Numbers That Might Piss Trump Off!

Jim Comey on Trump’s fascination with numbers: “Trump’s Gangsta ‘Shell’ Game is more dangerous than betting on the Horse’s Head in ‘The...

04.05.2026 9

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Marilyn Sands

Minnesota Nice Interviews Sheriff Harvey Goggens

Wherein our intrepid talk radio show host interviews Slenderville Sheriff Harvey Goggens. From beautiful downtown Slenderville, Minnesota at 97.5...

04.05.2026 10

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Dean Kaner

Ripping the Headlines Today, 5/4/26

Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news, even that about cruise ship pirates, doesn’t need to be complicated or...

03.05.2026 10

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Paul Lander

From Sleeper Cells to Sugar Daddies: National Security Expert Decommissioned Over ‘Sweetheart’ Intelligence Network

The curious case of Julia Varvaro. Counterterrorism analyst Julia Varvaro traded a top-secret clearance for a top-tier stipend, proving that while she...

01.05.2026 10

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Dr. M.s. Malaszczyk

Things You Rarely (if Ever) See in Sci-Fi/Horror Movies

Sci-fi and horror movies have a lot going for them. But here are some things they typically miss. Things you rarely (if ever) see in sci-fi/horror...

29.04.2026 10

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How Immoral Have Mingy Corporate Bosses Become?

Mingy CEOs have been refusing to accommodate their pregnant employees. “Mingy” is a useful word. It merges stingy with mean, pretty well summing...

28.04.2026 10

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Jim Hightower

Ripping the Headlines Today, 4/28/26

Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news, even that about the James Webb Telescope, doesn’t need to be complicated or...

28.04.2026 10

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Paul Lander

The Golden Passport to the Golden Sands: a Mar-a-Lago Desert Storm

Why deal with the messy intricacies of the 22nd Amendment when you can simply secure a “Golden Passport”? The Sands of Conflict and the Gold of...

26.04.2026 10

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Dr. M.s. Malaszczyk

It All Started with Zapruder: Everyman Wants to Be a Hero!

Unlike Zapruder, when we have our ‘cells’ with us, we aren’t planning any photos, there just aren’t any phone booths! In 1963, Abraham...

24.04.2026 10

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Marilyn Sands

The RFK Food Pyramid

The old food pyramid suggested a balanced diet, including plenty of servings of fruits and vegetables. But not RFK’s. Among the many controversies...

24.04.2026 10

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The Fall of Trumpty-Dumpty’s Great Wall

The “Great Wall” is the xenophobic piece of nastiness pushed by Stephen Miller, Trump’s tyrannical anti-immigrant chief. Even in this ugly era...

23.04.2026 10

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Jim Hightower

Pentagon Prayer Goes Full Pulp Fiction

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth quotes Samuel L. Jackson from “Pulp Fiction,” calls it Ezekiel. Good news, America: we finally know what happens...

22.04.2026 10

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Our ‘Bargain Vacation’ in Venezuela

Or How Our Family Discovered Margarita Island the Hard Way At JFK airport, we waited for the flight to Caracas to begin our “bargain vacation.” I...

22.04.2026 10

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Mar-a-Lago Now Officially a Holy Sanctuary

Executive Order 14122, Creation of a Sanctuary: from Mar-a-Lago to Saint Donald’s of the Deep State. The West Wing was unusually quiet on Tuesday...

21.04.2026 10

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Dr. M.s. Malaszczyk

Ripping the Headlines Today, 4/20/26

Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news, even that about 7-11 closing a third of its stores, doesn’t need to be...

20.04.2026 10

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Paul Lander

Minnesota Nice Interviews Astronaut Christina Koch

Wherein our intrepid radio talk show host interviews astronaut Christina Koch, who flew on the recent moon mission. From beautiful downtown...

19.04.2026 10

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Dean Kaner

Modern Variations of the Trolley Problem and Other Moral Dilemmas

Does your answer for the trolley problem change depending on these variations? Test your ethical judgement! 1. Classic Trolley Problem: A trolley is...

19.04.2026 10

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Howard Zaharoff

Lost in Translation: Melania Mixes Up Wordplay with Foreplay

Fun deciphering 1st Lady’s Epic Epstein Speech (lost in translation)! Let’s hear what Melania was thinking! Lost in Translation: What She Said vs...

16.04.2026 10

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Marilyn Sands

Rising Progressive Populist Revolt Stuns AI Profiteers

AI profiteers want to divert vast amounts of rural land, water and energy to build and run their Orwellian empires. There’s a clique of plutocratic,...

14.04.2026 10

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Jim Hightower

Ripping the Headlines Today, 4/14/26

Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news, even that about MLB being back in full swing, doesn’t need to be complicated or...

14.04.2026 10

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Paul Lander

Sneaky Pete’s Reporter ‘Vibe Check’ Backfires

How one man discovered the hard way that the First Amendment isn’t a “vibe check” and the Pentagon isn’t a Buffalo Wild Wings. The marble...

14.04.2026 10

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Dr. M.s. Malaszczyk

Senator Lindsey Graham Reviews ‘Heated Rivalry’

A TV show review of “Heated Rivalry” by Lindsey Graham, a definitely not-gay Senator from the fabulous state of South Carolina. Some people have...

13.04.2026 10

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Exclusive: Melania’s Surprise White House Speech on Epstein & 9 More Grains of Half Truths!

In a surprise White House speech, Melania reveals no relationship with Epstein OR Donald! After freeing herself from any Epstein association in her...

12.04.2026 10

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Marilyn Sands

From ‘Fire and Fury’ to ‘Finger-Lickin’ Fury’: How the Easter Rant Won the KFC Peace

The now-infamous “Easter Rant” on Easter Sunday will surely be studied by confused historians for centuries. The art of the deal has always been...

11.04.2026 10

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Dr. M.s. Malaszczyk

4-Minute Interview: with Trump Spiritual Advisor Paula White

Another incisive, spot-on interview, this one with Paula White, conducted by Conservative Capitol Correspondent Llib Epot. Conservative Capitol...

09.04.2026 10

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Bill Tope

Minnesota Nice Interviews Herman the Parakeet

Wherein our intrepid talk radio show host interviews Herman the Parakeet. From beautiful downtown Slenderville, Minnesota at 97.5 KNUT-FM, it’s the...

08.04.2026 10

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Dean Kaner

My Message to Billionaires: Money is Like Manure

“Money is like manure. It only works if you spread it across the grassroots.” Given the increasing dominance of right-wing politics by arrogant,...

07.04.2026 10

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Jim Hightower

Canada Blows a Raspberry: A Poem

Canada Blows a Raspberry: The Human Rights Commissioner’s Ballad For freedom of speech I’ve a lesson to teach, So learn to go with the flow....

07.04.2026 10

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Candy Schulman

Ripping the Headlines Today, 4/6/26

Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news, even that about the Miami airport, doesn’t need to be complicated or confusing;...

06.04.2026 20

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Paul Lander

Easter Morning Questions from D.C. Capital All-Stars

Easter Morning “Burning in Hell” Questions from those rarified few falling from grace! Everybody knows, “Open the Fuckin’ Strait, you crazy...

05.04.2026 10

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Marilyn Sands

How to Watch a Trump Speech (After Iran War Started)

Top 10 ways to watch a Trump speech, to help you endure his blusterous orations. “I have a Dream,” “Four Score & Seven years ago,” “No...

04.04.2026 20

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Marilyn Sands

The Reality of the Virtual Metaverse

That glorious future of “The Metaverse,” promised to us by Silicon Valley’s tech and financial geniuses, has been pronounced DOA. Our future was...

31.03.2026 10

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Jim Hightower

Iran’s Surprise Gift to Trump is Trojan Horse

Trump’s prize from Iran is a Trojan Horse that leaks – and arrived way ahead of schedule! Listen in to Donald & Melania Trump wind down from a...

31.03.2026 20

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Marilyn Sands

Ripping the Headlines Today, 3/30/26

Making fun of the headlines today, so you don’t have to The news, even that about March Madness 2026, doesn’t need to be complicated or confusing;...

30.03.2026 20

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Paul Lander

Trump Eyes Cuba for Barron

The president is looking to acquire Cuba, but not for the reasons most think. The gold-leafed curtains of the Oval Office parted just enough for the...

27.03.2026 20

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Dr. M.s. Malaszczyk

Oh, the Horror! Billionaires Threatened with Taxation

A ballot initiative to put a one-time wealth tax on the uber-rich has billionaires screaming, “Taxation without representation!” We Americans are...

26.03.2026 10

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Jim Hightower

Minnesota Nice Interviews Competitive Eater Joey Chestnut

Wherein our intrepid talk radio show host interviews competitive eater Joey Chestnut. From beautiful downtown Slenderville, Minnesota, it’s the...

25.03.2026 20

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Dean Kaner