The 900 Pound Elephant in the Room? No, Not Trump. His Ego.

The 900 Pound Elephant in the Room? No, Not Trump. His Ego.

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOW [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296227/fan_mail/new] Donald Trump has many talents. One of them is finding a way to make virtually everything about Donald Trump. This episode looks at the giant ego that seems to demand constant attention, whether it’s politics, national events, the media, or even things that have absolutely nothing to do with him. Apparently every spotlight in America eventually has to be redirected toward one man. I also dive into Trump’s latest confrontation with the press and why so many journalists continue to handle him the wrong way. If reporters want answers, stop arguing, stop debating. Start demanding evidence and keep demanding it until Trump either provides it or melts down trying to avoid it. I’ll talk about why Trump’s favorite strategy never changes, why victimhood remains his political superpower, and why some members of the media still haven’t figured out the most effective way to expose nonsense when it’s happening right in front of them. I’ll tell you who I think is the only person I found so far who knows how to deal with Trump. If you’re tired of the endless ego, the endless outrage, the endless need for attention, and the endless drama that somehow follows Donald everywhere he goes, pull up a chair. I’ve got a few thoughts. If you’ve enjoyed the podcast and found it informative, and maybe got a laugh or two, then please contribute to keeping this podcast around.  I’m not backed by Corporate media. There is no outside money other than my own wallet so if you could please contribute to the GoFundMe below even a small donation makes a difference. https://gofund.me/5d9a419ef [https://gofund.me/5d9a419ef] AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

House Republicans Defy Trump. Senate Republicans Kneel and Obey

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOW [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296227/fan_mail/new] Something strange may be happening inside the Republican Party. House Republicans just crossed Donald Trump on Ukraine and Russia, two subjects that have been treated like political third rails for years. Nobody announced a rebellion. Nobody held a press conference declaring independence.  But when lawmakers start voting against a man they’ve spent years fearing, excusing, and defending, it’s worth asking what’s changed? Meanwhile, Senate Republicans went in the exact opposite direction, lining up behind one of Trump’s biggest priorities with almost no resistance at all.  Watching the House and Senate react this differently to the same political figure is like watching two completely different political parties wearing the same football jersey. So what’s really happening here? Are some Republicans beginning to think Trump’s grip on the party isn’t what it used to be? Or are they simply trying to stay one step ahead of whatever comes next. This episode looks at the growing divide inside the Republican Party, the role fear has played in keeping politicians in line, and why some lawmakers suddenly seem willing to test boundaries that would’ve been unthinkable just a few years ago. Because this isn’t really a story about Ukraine or immigration. It’s a story about power, loyalty, political survival, and what happens when people start wondering whether the strongest person in Washington is still as strong as everyone pretends. If you’ve enjoyed the podcast and found it informative, and maybe got a laugh or two, then please contribute to keeping this podcast around.  I’m not backed by Corporate media. There is no outside money other than my own wallet so if you could please contribute to the GoFundMe below even a small donation makes a difference. https://gofund.me/5d9a419ef [https://gofund.me/5d9a419ef] AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

Trump Lies: Iran War NOT Over; CBS Told 60 Minutes To Lie.

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOW [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296227/fan_mail/new] Donald Trump says the Iran war is winding down. The problem is the missiles apparently didn’t get the memo.  While politicians talk about stability and progress, new attacks, new targets, and new questions keep emerging. At some point, reality has a way of interrupting the talking points. Then there are the latest election results from Iowa and California. Political assumptions are being tested, endorsements aren’t landing the way many expected, and voters once again seem determined to remind both parties that they don’t always follow the script. Some of the biggest surprises aren’t coming from the candidates. They’re coming from the people casting the ballots.  That’s creating new questions for Republicans, Democrats, and the political consultants who keep insisting they have everything figured out. Meanwhile, Scott Pelley of 60 Minutes was fired. One of the most recognizable faces in American journalism is now making allegations that should make every news consumer pay attention. According to Pelley, the dispute centered on journalism itself. What belongs in a story? What doesn’t? And what happens when powerful people want something included that shouldn’t be there? The accusations are explosive, the implications are serious, and the questions raised go far beyond one network, one reporter, or one television program. The result is an episode about competing narratives, uncomfortable questions, and what happens when the “official” version of events starts colliding with the facts on the ground. If you’ve enjoyed the podcast and found it informative, and maybe got a laugh or two, then please contribute to keeping this podcast around.  I’m not backed by Corporate media. There is no outside money other than my own wallet so if you could please contribute to the GoFundMe below even a small donation makes a difference. https://gofund.me/5d9a419ef [https://gofund.me/5d9a419ef] AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

Trump Stole Kennedy Center and Wanted $1.7 Billion. Courts Laughed.

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOW [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296227/fan_mail/new] Three stories. Three reminders that power doesn’t always get its way. This week, a federal court weighed in on Trump’s Kennedy Center controversy. The ruling raises larger questions about power, politics, and who really controls one of America’s most recognizable cultural institutions. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is entering the final weeks of its term, with decisions still pending that could affect voting rules, campaign finance, and potentially future elections. Most Americans probably aren’t paying attention yet. They may be soon. And finally, remember Trump’s $1.776 billion Anti Weaponization Fund? The one that was supposed to compensate alleged victims of government abuse? A judge started asking questions and then gave a ruling. Republican senators took their turn in the discussion, and suddenly the entire story took an unexpected direction. Three very different stories. One common theme. What happens when courts, lawmakers, and the people asking questions refuse to simply go along with the plan? Sometimes the biggest political stories aren’t the loudest ones. They’re the moments when somebody finally asks the questions nobody wanted answered. If you’ve enjoyed the podcast and found it informative, and maybe got a laugh or two, then please contribute to keeping this podcast around.  I’m not backed by Corporate media. There is no outside money other than my own wallet so if you could please contribute to the GoFundMe below even a small donation makes a difference. https://gofund.me/5d9a419ef [https://gofund.me/5d9a419ef] AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

America’s 250th Anniversary Should Be About America, NOT TRUMP

SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOW [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2296227/fan_mail/new] America only gets one 250th anniversary. So why does it feel like America’s birthday is becoming yet another political battle centered around Donald Trump? In this episode, I look at the growing controversy surrounding artists reportedly walking away from America 250 events and the strange discussion about putting Trump on a proposed $250 bill. At what point does a national celebration stop being about the country and start becoming about one political figure? I also talk about why so many Americans seem exhausted by the constant politicization of nearly everything and whether it’s still possible for the country to come together around something bigger than partisan politics. Can America celebrate its 250th anniversary without turning it into another tribute to Donald Trump? Judging by what’s happening right now, that answer appears to be NO. If you’ve enjoyed the podcast and found it informative, and maybe got a laugh or two, then please contribute to keeping this podcast around.  I’m not backed by Corporate media. There is no outside money other than my own wallet. So if you could please contribute to the GoFundMe below even a small donation makes a difference. https://gofund.me/5d9a419ef [https://gofund.me/5d9a419ef] AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com