Theoretically, meritocracy should mean that the best for the job gets it, but in practice it's mostly just affirmative action for mediocre white men. This week we explain why and how.

This week beyond covering the news we gush over Kendrick Lamar and lambaste the most important philosopher on the Neo-reactionary right, Curtis Yarvin

Is it coincidence that this is the third week of Trump's second term and also the third week in a row where we fuel ourselves with drinkin' and revenge? Must be, I guess. 🤷🏽‍♂️

This week Rev and Gonzo express their deep, nearly limitless, contempt for the feckless incompetence of the Democratic Party in the face of a legitimate fascist assault on the United States Of America by the Executive branch... while drinking more than they probably ought to drink. 

The title really says it all with this one. 

Shadowy figures with dark motivations want white people to live in fear of being replaced by "others," but Rev Al and Gonzo are here to explain why there's nothing to be afraid of, but why they want you to be. 

Artificial Intelligence is sort of here, but it's DEFINITELY making our lives worse. This week we'll explore the why's and the how's of its impacts on us all. "Makeshit Patriot" graciously provided by Sage Francis/Strange Famous Records 

You're not imagining it, but everything online is getting worse and it shows no signs of slowing down. Join us as we dive into the sick, sad, world of ensh*ttification and how it's only going to escalate. NOTE: the audio is janky as all hell until about ten minutes in, and for that, we do apologize. It shan't happen again. Oh no, it shan't.

A whole lot of people said a whole lot of stupid about games in the wake of the Game Awards and we're here to yell about it like two old men yelling at the clouds. "Makeshit Patriot" graciously provided by Sage Francis/Strange Famous Records

This week Rev and Gonz delve into the world of recent Russian influence operations and their interference in multiple elections over the last year.   READINGS: The Jaunt by Stephen King: https://archive.org/details/the-jaunt-stephen-king Shooting An Elephant by George Orwell: https://www.orwellfoundation.com/the-orwell-foundation/orwell/essays-and-other-works/shooting-an-elephant/   “Makeshift Patriot” graciously provided by Sage Francis/Strange Famous Records