Happy 2026! I’m back.

I know I’ve been MIA, but I’m dropping in today because, if you are anything like me, you are trying to shut out the outside noise. I thought I was built to handle the “stench” coming from our government, but turns out, I need a break.

So, today we are focusing on the distractions. We’re talking about what to watch for the next few months to keep our spirits high and our minds occupied.

In this episode:

🏀 For My Sports Fans: We’re talking Unrivaled basketball (Season 2 is already underway!) and the major volleyball leagues playing right now. You can catch the games on TNT, TruTV, HBO Max, and YouTube. (And yes, that was Ashton making his executive producer debut in the background ).

📺 The 2026 Watchlist: Get your calendars ready. I’m running down the release dates for the shows getting me through the Spring:

* Star Trek: Starfleet Academy (Jan 15)

* Wonder Man starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Jan 27)

* Cross Season 2 with Aldis Hodge (Feb 11)

* Paradise Season 2 (Feb 23)

* Scrubs Season 1 (Feb 26)

* Monarch: Legacy of Monsters (Feb 27)

* Daredevil Season 2 (March 4)

* The Boys Season 5 (April 8)

* Plus, a hopeful update on Euphoria Season 3

🧠 Vocabulary Lesson: Because we can’t completely ignore reality, I’m leaving you with three words to add to your lexicon that perfectly describe the current state of affairs:

* Kakistocracy: Government by the worst, least suitable, or least competent citizens.

* Idiocracy: A society dominated by people considered ignorant or of low intelligence.

* Ineptocracy: A system where the least capable to lead are elected by the least capable of producing.

Let’s watch some TV, learn some words, and keep our heads up.

Mentioned in this video: Check out my sports coverage at Miss Main Event on YouTube or search “Ms. Main Event Pod” on your podcast app.

#CultureFirst #DemocracyAlways #2026TVGuide #WonderMan #CrossSeason2 #Kakistocracy #TeamNoTea

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Need a Distraction? 2026 Shows to Watch While We Ignore the Government