Florida Man stories, a rare tick-borne infection dubbed the Powasson virus, and a futuristic crime-fighting robot called the Snitchbot are among the bizarre and intriguing topics discussed in this podcast. The host also touches on a rat czar in New York City and the city's efforts to mitigate rat populations, highlighting the complexities and absurdities of modern life. [... more]

The Biden administration's handling of the Ukraine war and the recent leak of classified documents has raised concerns about the country's involvement in the conflict and the potential for escalation into a larger conflict. Meanwhile, the Green New Deal has been criticized for its potential to make the US more reliant on China and subservient to its interests. The administration's response to these issues has been met with skepticism and criticism from both sides of the aisle. [... more]