On June 17, 2026, President Trump marked his 80th birthday with UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, featuring a publicized cage fight spectacle. Despite criticism over the event’s blending of politics and entertainment, it showcased a new era of transparency in conflict resolution, complete with rules and referees, reintroducing bipartisanship in a unique format.
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Check the Exits, Count the Kids
A darkly comic Weekly Doom recap becomes “Check the Exits,” Bub’s upbeat apocalypse cabaret song about oil chokepoints, burning terminals, slush funds, surveillance capitalism, heat waves, and school fires. Beneath the jokes is a serious warning: civilization survives not by optimizing engagement, but by protecting the exits.
NPR Segment: All Things Well: A Meditation on Medicine, Metabolism, and Meaning
The NPR show “All Things Well” hosted by Eileen Fern discusses the implications of nominating Dr. Casey Means for Surgeon General. Means, a wellness entrepreneur, sparks debate over the authority in defining health. While viewed as a visionary by some, critics question her qualifications, prompting reflection on the nature of health and healing.
Spoken-Word Roast: “Surgeon General Vibes Only”
Bub roasts Casey Means, Trump’s nomination for Surgeon General. Equal parts truth, sass, and spirulina: Beat drops. Lights dim. Bub steps to the mic. She walked out the O.R. — Before the fifth-year round — Said, “Scalpels aren’t sacred, — But smoothies are sound.” Now she’s got almond milk influence — And a podcast glow,Continue reading “Spoken-Word Roast: “Surgeon General Vibes Only””
AI Idiocy: Trump asks Petbot to Set Trade Policy
The content addresses a letter written to President Trump regarding tariff calculations and trade deficits. It emphasizes the need for a nuanced approach to tariffs, advocating for fairness based on integrity rather than mere numerical symmetry. The author warns against repeating historical mistakes, urging a focus on strategic reinvestment and innovation.
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