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This Week in Outrage
Hosted by David and Lisa Beckemeyer · EN
An informal chat where Lisa and David from Outrage Overload discuss items from the news and other topics of outrage.
The main podcast is Outrage Overload, a science podcast, recorded and mixed in the highest quality, where David interviews scientists, researchers, authors, and other experts about outrage in society & politics and lowering the temperature.
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Lisa is all-in on James Tallarico 🪵⛪️🗳️- 5/31/2026
3d ago01:20:20Tap to summarizeThis week, Lisa and David talk about California’s ‘Jungle primary’; bottom-of-the-barrel talent abandoning Freedom 250; judge says Trump’s name must come off of the Kennedy Center (David will believe it when he sees it); judge reverses course on Trump IRS case dismissal, ordering investigation into possible misconduct; judge pauses Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund for review; DOJ launches criminal investigation into E. Jean Carroll; Peter Thiel fleeing to Argentina; Lisa hopes for a Tallarico win Against Paxton; inside the broken machinery of the DNC; from MAGA influencer to Elon Musk whistleblower, what’s the deal with Ashley Sinclair; Samsung avoids union shutdown of AI workers with massive bonus; how often should you change filters in your home; AI Sim City instantly descends into chaos; 2026’s summer cocktails according to bartenders; and more.Join us in Washington DC:When: Monday, June 8 • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PMWhere: University of Southern California Capital Campus • Washington, DCRegister: Register hereThe Aesthetics of “Authenticity”Lisa talks hits on a major trend in digital media: people lying in bed, recording in cars, or holding that tiny, fuzzy “caterpillar” microphone.In traditional broadcasting, trust was built through high production values—crisp audio, a professional studio, and a formal suit. Today, creators use the exact opposite to signal trustworthiness. By holding a tiny microphone close to their face or filming while doing a “Get Ready With Me” makeup routine, they are intentionally signaling: “I am not corporate media. I am just a regular person in my room telling you the raw, unvarnished truth.”It is an engineered impression of authenticity. When a legitimate journalist or a political candidate adopts these tropes, it can feel jarring or even cheap because it replaces professional institutional standards with influencer aesthetic cues. It forces the viewer to ask: Are you trying to inform me, or are you trying to build a personal brand identity?Real Cabals vs. Fictional ConspiraciesDavid makes a point regarding the Ashley Sinclair claims versus something like the Panama Papers.The claims attributed to Sinclair—satellite-driven voting machine hacks through power backups—fall squarely into classic, high-tech conspiracy lore. They are highly complex, cinematic, and incredibly difficult to pull off technically, yet they capture massive attention.Meanwhile, actual, documented coordination among the global elite happens completely in the open or through boring legal frameworks. The Panama Papers laid out a massive, verifiable network of wealthy individuals using offshore tax havens to protect their wealth and influence governance.This highlights a bizarre quirk in modern media consumption:* The boring truth: Wealthy people legally using shell companies and tax loopholes to exert systemic influence. (Often met with a shrug or a “see, nobody cares” attitude because it requires reading dry financial documents).* The exciting fiction: Secret satellite networks and “matrix” hacks. (Captures massive engagement because it plays out like a Hollywood thriller).It shows how easily the public can get distracted by elaborate, speculative theories while ignoring the structural, documented realities of power and influence right in front of them.Links:Outrage Overload PodcastYergz Radio (yergzradio.com)Dare Talk Radio (daretalkradio.com)This Week in Outrage Substack (outrageoverload.net/twio)‘Cancel it’, Trump says after artists drop out of US Freedom 250 festival (BBC)The Democratic Party’s Internal Machinery Is Breaking Its Brand (Lauren Gepford - Substack)Trump’s name must come off of the Kennedy Center, judge rules (NPR)Trump’s Name Won’t Be Coming off the Kennedy Center Just Yet, Despite Court Order (Time)US judge orders review of Trump’s IRS lawsuit settlement (Reuters)Judge agrees to review Trump’s $1.8 billion ‘anti-weaponization’ fund (NPR)DOJ probe targets Hoffman nonprofit tied to Carroll case (Axios)Peter Thiel’s Move to Argentina (The Latin Times)Peter Thiel in Argentina—Are Billionaires Leaving the US? What Data Show (Newsweek)Samsung avoids strike as workers approve massive bonus deal (DW - Deutsche Welle)Researchers Put AI Models in Charge of a Simulated Society (Gizmodo) Get full access to Outrage Overload Newsletter at outrageoverload.substack.com/subscribe
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Memorial Day and Trump's Outlandish Slush Fund - 5/24/2026
1w ago01:02:10Tap to summarizeThis week, Lisa and David talk about starting the summer season; skepticism around the latest White House shooting reflecting a broader distrust of the administration; countering the “MAGA is tanking” narrative; ending of “The Late Show” without a CBS farewell; Trump’s slush fund for Jan. 6 rioters and other Trump allies; the DNC autopsy report; DOJ drops ‘Broadview Six’ case with accusations of prosecutorial misconduct and manipulation of a grand jury; Spirit Airlines and conspiracy theories about long term gas prices and an endless Iran war; Cybertruck “wade mode”; and more.Links:Outrage Overload PodcastYergz Radio (yergzradio.com)Dare Talk Radio (daretalkradio.com)This Week in Outrage Substack (outrageoverload.net/twio)The Anti-Weaponization Fund (Lawfare)4 takeaways from the DNC’s long-awaited 2024 election autopsy report (PBS)US Attorney drops ‘Broadview Six’ case, defense attorneys claim misconduct by prosecutors (ABC News) Get full access to Outrage Overload Newsletter at outrageoverload.substack.com/subscribe
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Trump Family Looting: "They're Taking All the Money" - 5/17/2026
2w ago01:14:15Tap to summarizeThis week, Lisa and David talk about Trump’s personal looting of U.S. taxpayers; Xi appears to insult Trump and threaten over Taiwan; Eileen Wang, Mayor of Arcadia, admitted to acting as a foreign agent promoting CCP propaganda; former Acting FBI Director accuses Kash Patel of political purge; “Lil X” with Musk and Trump in China; meet “Chud the Builder” now facing a possible sentence of up to 60 years; the woman reportedly behind Trump’s wildest Truth Social rants; desecration of the reflecting pool; “Erection Connection” Covid conspiracist in charge of hantavirus response; 90% of ICE detentions found illegal in courts; and more.Added Context for Trump’s IRS LawsuitThe lawsuit said the leak of Trump’s tax information caused reputational and financial harm and sought at least $10 billion in damages. The underlying leak involved IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn, who was sentenced to prison for providing journalists with tax returns belonging to Trump and other wealthy taxpayers.Quoting the Bulwark:Recall that Trump brought suit against the Department of Justice for the Mar-a-Lago search and the Russia investigation, and against the IRS for the unauthorized release of his tax returns (which wasn’t the IRS’s doing). His original ludicrous ask in the IRS suit was $10 billion (two thirds of the IRS’s annual budget) along with $230 million for the other inconveniences. As the judge in the IRS case observed, Trump was sitting on both sides of the table, and thus there is no actual case, just an undisguised attempt to loot taxpayers.Also:It’s just as grotesque as you imagine. Trump is reaching his grubby hands into the largest till in the world, the U.S. Treasury. Along with an apology from the IRS, the arrangement would also guarantee that the IRS would never audit any member of the Trump family ever again.Links:Outrage Overload PodcastYergz Radio (yergzradio.com)Dare Talk Radio (daretalkradio.com)This Week in Outrage Substack (outrageoverload.net/twio)How Corrupt Is Trump? Here Are the Numbers. (The Bulwark)FBI faces scrutiny over alleged political targeting under Trump (MSN)‘Chud the Builder’ Faces Up to 60 Years in Prison After Courthouse Shooting, Judge Says (People)Meet the woman reportedly behind some of Trump’s biggest and most controversial Truth Social rants (The Indpendent) Get full access to Outrage Overload Newsletter at outrageoverload.substack.com/subscribe
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Senior Purgatory? Lisa Takes on Disney’s New 55+ Communities - 5/10/2026
3w ago01:12:11Tap to summarizeThis week, Lisa and David talk about Louisiana exoneree elected, then denied office; Kyle Rittenhouse hospitalized after brown recluse spider bite; Flock camera controversies; racialized voter suppression; blatantly discriminatory tactics; DHS shuts down immigration detention watchdog while deaths and concerns about conditions rise; Hantavirus status update; federal judge restores NEH grants targeted by DOGE; Todd Blanche says “there are a lot of individuals who are citizens who shouldn’t be” in expanded denaturalization efforts; Trump’s ‘Gold Card’ visa approved for 1 person so far; Republicans want $1 billion for Trump’s ballroom; Disney expands into 55+ senior living; amazing results of 152nd Kentucky Derby; and more.Added Context for the Louisiana v. Callais Supreme Court RulingThe core issue in Louisiana v. Callais is that the Court treated a race-conscious remedial map as unconstitutional if the state could frame its line-drawing as political rather than racial, which many critics say gives states a way to disguise racial dilution as partisanship. That is why the ruling is widely described as racist or at least as enabling racist outcomes: in the South, race and party are often tightly correlated, so “partisan” redistricting can function as a proxy for racial exclusion.Why it looks like “supporting rights”On its face, the case sounds like it is limiting racial sorting in district maps, which fits the constitutional ideal of treating voters as individuals rather than racial blocs. But the practical effect is different because Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act had been one of the main tools for forcing states to create districts where Black voters could actually elect candidates of choice. Once that tool is narrowed, states with enough political control can often defend maps by saying, in effect, “we were motivated by politics, not race”.Why the ruling is seen as racistThe racist concern is not that the opinion uses racial slurs or announces discriminatory intent; it is that it makes discriminatory outcomes easier to launder through political rhetoric. In the South, where Black voters tend to vote overwhelmingly Democratic, a map that “targets Democrats” often hits Black communities hardest, so the line between partisanship and racial dilution can be very thin. That is why critics say the decision invites states to do indirectly what they may have a harder time doing directly.What it means for gerrymanderingLong term, the ruling strengthens the incentive to use partisan gerrymandering as a shield against voting-rights challenges. That matters because partisan gerrymandering already tends to reduce competition and responsiveness, and research shows the national bias from many maps can partly cancel out even while individual states still entrench power locally. In practice, though, the cancellation argument does not protect voters in any one state; it just means the harm is distributed unevenly.Can blue states use it prospectively?Blue states can try to use the ruling to justify their own maps, especially where they can argue they are acting on partisan rather than racial grounds. But there are two important limits: many blue states have their own constitutional bans or independent redistricting commissions, so state-law constraints can still block aggressive maps. Also, if blue states go too far, they risk becoming part of the same escalation spiral that makes both parties more comfortable with durable, less competitive districts.Likely political outcomeThe most likely near-term result is asymmetric: Republican-controlled southern states appear better positioned to move first and use the ruling most aggressively, while blue states face more internal legal and institutional obstacles. Over time, though, if blue states respond by suspending anti-gerrymandering rules or redrawing their own maps, the result could be a broader redistricting arms race rather than a clean advantage for either side. So the ruling may not “solve” partisan gerrymandering so much as shift the battle from federal voting-rights law into a more nakedly partisan map-making contest.Added Context for DOGE Grant Cuts & RulingA federal judge in New York ruled on May 7, 2026, that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)’s cancellation of over $100 million in National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants was unconstitutional, unlawful, and exceeded their authority. The ruling permanently bars the administration from terminating these grants, which were targeted using AI for DEI-related terms.Links:Outrage Overload PodcastYergz Radio (yergzradio.com)Dare Talk Radio (daretalkradio.com)This Week in Outrage Substack (outrageoverload.net/twio)The Creepy Reality Behind the License Plate Cameras in Your Town (PC Mag)Independent agency overseeing misconduct in immigration detention facilities shut down (ABC News) Get full access to Outrage Overload Newsletter at outrageoverload.substack.com/subscribe
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Lisa calls "bulls***" on Bebop the robot in 14B 🤖 💺 🛩 - 5/3/2026
May 401:10:03Tap to summarizeThis week, Lisa and David talk about White House Correspondents’ Dinner aftermath; Comey indicted for 8647 post; MAGA influencer Craig Long caught in prostitution sting; Minnesota women use Tinder to honeytrap ICE agents; Trump’s new surgeon general nominee; Bongino says he planted fake info to catch ‘snakes’ in FBI; man pleads guilty to 2002 murder of Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay; AI Sector bubbler, massive valuations and record-breaking seed rounds; AI generated podcasts; Kid Rock gets a joyride in Army helicopter and addresses Pentagon; Trump’s image on new passports; Federal appeals court won’t rehear Trump’s appeal of E. Jean Carroll’s $83 million jury award; will the midterm elections be fair?; Sackler family subject to $7.4 billion settlement and lifetime ban; partial shutdown ends while GOP pursues additional $70B blank check for ICE; 40+ blood types; and more.Added Context for Trump Commemorative PassportFrom NPR:The commemorative passport will be the default document for people applying in person at the Washington office, although those who want a standard passport will be able to get one by applying online or outside Washington, officials said.Snopes says TRUE: What to know about new US passport design with Trump portraitAdded Context for Fairness of the 2026 U.S. Midterm ElectionsExperts express significant concern regarding the fairness of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, largely driven by the rise of “election-denying” candidates running for key oversight positions. While a majority of Americans still trust local officials to run fair elections, confidence is waning, and widespread worry exists regarding voter turnout, intimidation, and the certification of results.Many experts argue that the 2026 midterms are not just another partisan contest, but a stress test of whether election outcomes are decided by voters or by whoever can control the rules, administration, and certification process first. In that framing, the Trump administration’s strategy is to move the fight earlier—into voter eligibility rules, election administration, redistricting, law enforcement, and post-election certification—rather than waiting to contest results after ballots are cast.The core claim is that Trump is trying to reshape the mechanics of the election before November 2026, using federal power and allied state action to make the terrain more favorable to Republicans. Reported tactics include pressure for mid-decade redistricting, stronger citizenship-proof and voter-ID requirements, staffing key agencies with election loyalists, and aggressive scrutiny of voting systems and materials. The broader warning is that even if ballots are cast normally, the administration may try to create enough chaos, delay, or legal uncertainty that certification becomes the real battleground.For the 2026 midterms, the practical implication is that House control, and possibly Senate margins, may be influenced as much by map-drawing and administrative disruption as by persuasion of voters. The article suggests Democrats and election officials should expect challenges around voter eligibility, ballot access, chain-of-custody disputes, and post-election certification deadlines, especially in close races. In other words, the election could hinge on whether institutions can process and certify results quickly and cleanly enough to withstand coordinated pressure.The 2026 midterms could become a battle over the infrastructure of democracy, not just campaign outcomes. The central concern is that Trump is trying to stack the rules so that a Republican advantage is built in before voters even arrive, and then to preserve leverage if the results still look unfavorable.Even so, many experts still claim the odds look high that the 2026 midterms will be broadly fair and will mostly reflect voter intent, but not zero-risk. The strongest evidence points to a system that still has major guardrails: elections are run by states, most voters will use paper-backed ballots, and post-election audits are standard in nearly every state.Sources:8 Things You Should Know About Trump’s Effort to “Take Over” the Midterm Elections (Propublica)Local election officials fear retribution ahead of fall midterms (Politico)The Campaign to Undermine the Midterms (Brennen Center)How Trump is moving to control U.S. elections, one state at a time (Reuters)Five ways Trump could try to tilt the midterm elections in his favor (Guardian)How could Trump interfere in the midterms? Here’s what voting officials are watching (NPR)The Trump Administration’s Strategy for Reshaping Elections (Just Security)Links:Outrage Overload PodcastYergz Radio (yergzradio.com)Dare Talk Radio (daretalkradio.com)This Week in Outrage Substack (outrageoverload.net/twio)Craig Long’s Wife, The Woman Behind the ‘MAGA to the Core’ Influencer Arrested for Human Trafficking (Reddit)Minnesota Women Use Tinder to Honeytrap ICE Agents (Reddit)The Audio Industry Is Grappling with the Rise of ‘Podslop’ (Bloomberg - paywalled)U.S. to issue commemorative passports with Trump’s picture for America’s 250th birthday (NPR)Federal appeals court won’t rehear Trump’s appeal of E. Jean Carroll’s $83 million jury award (US Today)Judge clarifies: Yes, Trump was found to have raped E. Jean Carroll (Washington Post 2023)The Supreme Court keeps overturning precedent. It swears that it’s not (CNN)Trump admin. faces critical 60-day Iran war deadline, but floats ceasefire loophole (The Hill)Alex Zenardi’s legendary last-lap pass in the Laguna Seca “corkscrew” (Youtube) Get full access to Outrage Overload Newsletter at outrageoverload.substack.com/subscribe
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Lisa Wants "Office Space" Justice for the White House Tennis Team Photo - 4/26/2026
Apr 2701:07:10Tap to summarizeThis week, Lisa and David talk about White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting; Devin Nunes departing Trump Media; Trump mobile phone announced June 2025 still not shipping; Southern Poverty Law Center indicted on federal fraud and money laundering charges; police sergeant caught naked claimed he was ‘wringing out sweaty clothes’; Trump bringing back firing squads; entire NSF science advisory board fired by Trump; Pentagon fires Stars and Stripes watchdog; DHS official accused of seeking sugar daddies; Repair Café event to fix broken stuff; and more.Our sponsor:President Simulator is an AI-powered political sandbox.Go to fantasypresidentcareer.com. Your term starts right now.Added Context on the Southern Poverty Law Center IndictmentThe Department of Justice has indicted the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) on 11 counts, including wire fraud, bank fraud, and money laundering, alleging that the organization secretly funneled over $3 million to members of white supremacist and extremist groups between 2014 and 2023 under the guise of using confidential informants. The indictment further claims the SPLC created fictitious entities and shell companies to conceal these payments, appearing to manufacture the very extremism it claims to oppose.* DOJ Allegation: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche stated that the SPLC was “manufacturing the extremism it purports to oppose by paying sources to stoke racial hatred” and then concealing these payments, noting that the organization was doing the opposite of its stated mission.* SPLC Defense: SPLC CEO Bryan Fair has defended the organization’s actions, characterizing the payments as part of a long-standing program using confidential informants to gather intelligence on violent threats, asserting that information learned from informants “saved lives” and was shared with law enforcement.* Republican Scrutiny: Republican lawmakers, including the House Judiciary Committee spearheaded by Rep. Jim Jordan and Senate Judiciary Republicans, are expanding investigations into the SPLC’s connections with the Biden administration and the past role of Nancy Abudu, a former SPLC litigation director now a lifetime judge, calling for accountability from all individuals associated with the organization.* Criticism of Prosecution: American Oversight Executive Director Chioma Chukwu condemned the prosecution as a “politically motivated, retaliatory case” by the Trump administration, arguing it is an attempt to silence a group that champions civil rights and holds power to account.* Advocacy Group Defends SPLC Amid Indictment, Citing Shared TiesThe Center for Responsible Lending (CRL), a left-leaning financial services advocacy group, has defended the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) against its federal fraud indictment, calling the charges an “attack on civil rights” that threatens organizations working for racial and economic justice. This defense comes as CRL shares personnel, historical leadership, and coordinated advocacy efforts with the SPLC.* Shared Leadership and Advocacy: One direct link is LaShawn Warren, who serves as chief policy officer for the SPLC and its lobbying arm, and also sits on CRL’s board of directors, publicly highlighting collaboration between the two groups.* Critique of SPLC Defense: Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, countered CRL’s statement by asserting there is “zero legitimate defense of the SPLC’s lavish spending to finance hate groups,” questioning why the SPLC went to such complex lengths to hide funding if the payments were proper.Links:Outrage Overload PodcastYergz Radio (yergzradio.com)Dare Talk Radio (daretalkradio.com)This Week in Outrage Substack (outrageoverload.net/twio)Devin Nunes is out as Trump Media CEO after 4 years — and revenue came in 99.8% below what investors were promised (AP/Moneywise)The Trump phone still isn’t real (The Verge)DOJ Charges Southern Poverty Law Center with Funding Extremist Groups (Voz)Kent Police sergeant Simon Ince caught naked in Chatham park (Kent Online UK)DHS Official Under Investigation After Ex Alleges She Sought ‘Sugar Daddies’ and May ‘Pose a Security Risk’ (People) Get full access to Outrage Overload Newsletter at outrageoverload.substack.com/subscribe
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Trump's Arch: 250 Feet of Fragile Ego 📉 - 4/19/2026
Apr 2001:05:01Tap to summarizeThis week, Lisa and David talk about Eric Swalwell sexual misconduct accusations and the California gubernatorial race; sparse crowd for JD Vance at Turning Point USA event; MAGA is pushing that Trump assassination attempt was staged; FBI Director Kash Patel accused of excessive drinking and unexplained absences; JD Vance tells pope to “be careful” talking about theology; Trump’s insane proposed arch; report exposes global "Assault Academy" networks facilitating organized sexual assault; people pretending to be AI chatbots; Caitlyn Jenner passport gender troubles; Philz Coffee reverses Pride flag ban; Voyager I almost one light-year away; and more.Our sponsor:President Simulator is an AI-powered political sandbox.Go to fantasypresidentcareer.com. Your term starts right now.Added Context for Kash Patel and The Atlantic ReportingThe Atlantic’s April 2026 story portrayed FBI Director Kash Patel as an erratic and often absent leader, alleging episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences. Patel has denied the accusations has filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over the reporting.What the article saidThe Atlantic article, published April 17 and updated under the headline “The FBI Director Is MIA,” said Patel had “alarmed colleagues” with “episodes of excessive drinking and unexplained absences.” It also described a specific incident on April 10 in which he allegedly struggled to log into an internal system, panicked, and called people saying he thought he had been fired.The report said sources close to Patel viewed his conduct as raising concerns about judgment and reliability. Some coverage of the piece also noted officials described him as a potential national-security vulnerability, though that characterization came from the article’s sourcing and surrounding commentary rather than a formal finding.Patel’s responsePatel rejected the claims, said he does not drink to excess, and accused The Atlantic of publishing false and defamatory statements. Reuters reported that court records showed he filed suit on April 20, 2026, and The Hill said the lawsuit targeted the outlet over reporting on job performance and alcohol use.The Atlantic told TMZ it stood by the reporting and would vigorously defend its journalists. The dispute quickly became a broader political story, with Trump administration allies defending Patel and critics pointing to the allegations as evidence of instability.Why it mattersThe story matters because Patel is not just any official; he leads the FBI, so allegations about drinking, attendance, and decision-making go directly to public confidence in the bureau. The reporting also triggered immediate litigation, which means the factual record is now being contested in court as well as in the media.Added Context for JD Vance vs. The PopeJD Vance publicly told Pope Leo XIV to “to be careful when he talks about matters of theology” after the pope criticized the U.S. strike on Iran and framed his critique in terms of war, peace, and Christian moral teaching.The irony is that Leo XIV is not just any pope: he is an Augustinian friar and the first pope from the Order of St. Augustine. That makes Augustine especially relevant, because Augustine’s writings helped shape the Church’s just war tradition, including the idea that war can only be morally justified when ordered toward peace and constrained by strict limits. In other words, the pope’s comments were not random activism; they were squarely within a long Christian theological debate that Augustine helped found.Pope Leo XIV’s Augustinian identity is not just a label; it reflects decades of formation, leadership, and scholarship inside the Order of St. Augustine. He entered the Augustinians in 1977, made solemn profession in 1981, was ordained in 1982, and later served as Prior General of the worldwide order for two terms, from 2001 to 2013.He earned licentiate and doctorate degrees in canon law in Rome, which gave him a strong grounding in the Church’s legal and institutional teaching tradition. He also spent years as a missionary and leader in Peru, so his Augustinian formation was pastoral and practical, not just academic. So when he comments on war or theology, he is speaking from a tradition he has spent nearly five decades living inside.Added Context for the “Assault Academy”March/April 2026 investigation by CNN’s As Equals series exposed hidden online networks, described by experts as an “online rape academy,” where men share, coordinate, and normalize the sexual abuse of women.Key findings from the investigation include:* Coordinated Abuse: The groups, operating on platforms like Telegram and various websites, offer instructions on how to drug women—often their own partners—and sexually assault them while they are unconscious.* “Sleep Content”: Participants create and share “sleep” content, which are videos of unconscious or sedated women, sometimes live-streaming the abuse in real-time for cryptocurrency payments.* Scale of Traffic: The investigation identified a pornographic website, Motherless, that hosted over 20,000 of these videos, with a linked site receiving roughly 62 million visits in February 2026, primarily from the U.S..* Real-World Consequences: These online forums are linked to real-world crimes, including a high-profile case in France where a woman was drugged by her husband and abused by strangers over many years.* Arrests: Following the investigation, authorities (including Polish police) have made arrests, though the anonymity and encrypted nature of the platforms make enforcement difficult.The reports indicate that these digital spaces are not on the dark web but are easily accessible, functioning as communities for sexual predators to learn, refine methods, and evade detection.Trump’s Proposed ArchThe 250-foot "Triumphal Arch" proposal—unveiled in April 2026 for the nation’s 250th anniversary—is more than just a massive construction project; it is a textbook example of "Late Empire" aesthetics. By placing it between the Lincoln Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery, the project literally and figuratively overshadows the somber, humble symbols of the Republic with the gilded grandeur of an autocracy.The design—featuring gilded lions, eagles, and a 60-foot "Lady Liberty"—reflects a move away from the "Federal Style" (clean, white marble, restraint) toward something more reminiscent of the Napoleonic or even North Korean style of architecture.Critics argue this represents the "End of History" for the American experiment—a shift from a country that is becoming something to a country that is memorializing itself. It feels like a final, loud exclamation point at the end of a long chapter.It’s worth noting that every empire, from the Romans to the British, hit a "Building Phase" right as their political structures were at their most fragile. Whether this arch is a "triumph" or a "tombstone" for the American Century depends entirely on which side of the political divide you're standing on—but from an architectural history standpoint, it's a classic sign of an empire entering its "Baroque" or final, ornamental stage.Links:Outrage Overload PodcastYergz Radio (yergzradio.com)Dare Talk Radio (daretalkradio.com)This Week in Outrage Substack (outrageoverload.net/twio)MAGA Is Increasingly Convinced the Trump Assassination Attempt Was Staged (Wired)Who are the missing or dead scientists with connections to government research? (The Hill)Vance Versus the Pope (Catholic Answers)Trump’s arch gets overwhelmingly negative public feedback but appears poised to move forward (CNN)Millions of people are pretending to be AI chatbots — for fun (NPR)Caitlyn Jenner Supports Donald Trump—Just Not His Transphobic Measures (Vanity Fair)Fermi Paradox and the Overview Effect Get full access to Outrage Overload Newsletter at outrageoverload.substack.com/subscribe
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Blasphemy In The Kitchen: New "Science" Claims Dishwasher Loading Is A Free-for-all - 4/12/2026
Apr 1301:12:08Tap to summarizeThis week, Lisa and David talk about Melania press conference, why?; Matt and Tawni Browning Secrets of Polygamy docu-drama; why Europe is begging J.D. Vance to campaign for their rivals; Trump posts video of a woman being bludgeoned to death; judge says US must turn over evidence of Renee Good’s killing by federal agent Jonathan Ross; FAA releasing a “manic” ad campaign targeting gamers on Twitch; Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from visiting UK; California gas taxes; new “science” claiming your dishwasher rules are a lie; and more.Our sponsor:President Simulator is an AI-powered political sandbox.Go to fantasypresidentcareer.com. Your term starts right now.Added Context for Melania Trump Press StatementMelania Trump made a rare White House statement denying any personal ties to Jeffrey Epstein and urging Congress to hold a public survivors’ hearing, which immediately pulled the Epstein issue back into the center of politics.Melania’s statement was unusually direct: she rejected claims linking her to Epstein, said the allegations were false, and called for survivors to testify publicly before Congress. News coverage described the moment as striking because she usually keeps a low profile and rarely intervenes so forcefully.The statement mattered because it shifted attention back to the Epstein controversy and created tension with an administration that had wanted to move past it. It also gave Democrats fresh political ammunition, since her comments effectively reopened a subject the Trump team preferred to contain.Amanda Ungaro appears in coverage as a former model and ex-partner of Paolo Zampolli, a Trump associate, who publicly threatened Melania and claimed she knew damaging things about her. Articles tied Ungaro’s name to the same news cycle because her posts and alleged personal history were circulating at the exact moment Melania made her statement.Most Epstein survivors have reacted with frustration and skepticism, saying Melania Trump’s call for public testimony shifts the burden onto victims instead of focusing on accountability for abusers and officials.The core complaint is that survivors should not have to re-litigate their trauma in public to make the government do its job. They argue that the priority should be releasing files, investigating failures, and bringing perpetrators to trial.In short, survivors are welcoming attention to the issue only if it produces evidence, prosecutions, and structural change rather than another round of performative testimony.Added Context for Iran NegotiationsRecent events suggest a shift in the administration’s approach to Tehran. Vice President JD Vance led the U.S. delegation during marathon talks over the weekend, while President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended a UFC event in Miami.Key developments:* VP Vance represented the U.S. directly in negotiations.* President Trump signaled indifference toward the outcome, stating, “Whether we make a deal or not makes no difference to me… We win regardless.”Links:Outrage Overload PodcastYergz Radio (yergzradio.com)Dare Talk Radio (daretalkradio.com)This Week in Outrage Substack (outrageoverload.net/twio)“The Hate Next Door” – Matt and Tawni Browning Outrage Overload EpisodeJD Vance curse strikes again as Orbán’s 16-year Government ends (Indy100)Trump Promises to Pardon Everybody Before He Leaves Office (People)Trump Posted a Murder Video. The Woman’s Name Was Nilufa Easmin (Yahoo)Judge orders evidence of Renee Good’s killing by federal agent to be turned over (WDIO ABC)Ivanka Trump Gets Emotional as She Reflects on Mother Ivana’s Life & Death (TMZ)FAA Tries To Convince Gamers To Become Air Traffic Controllers (Jalopnik)Online Zen Garden (Paint Toys)If you like [insert artist], you may also like... (music-map.com) Get full access to Outrage Overload Newsletter at outrageoverload.substack.com/subscribe
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Lisa is Done with the "Fraud Czar"—and She Has a Spreadsheet 🧮 - 4/5/2026
Apr 601:05:18Tap to summarizeThis week, Lisa and David talk about Hegseth fires Army chief of staff Gen. Randy George; White House ‘OnlyFarms’ website; the Daily Mail photos of Kristi Noem hubby wearing fake breasts; report finds AI sycophancy influences user behavior and relationships; OpenAI secures $122 billion funding at $852 billion valuation ahead of IPO; Anthropic Claude code leak; rumors of White House unrest and paranoia; North Korea’s ICBM tests and claims they can reach the U.S. mainland; J.D. Vance’s search for the ‘Fake Fraud’ narrative; Artemis II; dark matter; exoplanets and interstellar travel; and more.Our sponsor:President Simulator is an AI-powered political sandbox.Go to fantasypresidentcareer.com. Your term starts right now.Added Context for Trump "Fraud Crackdown” ClaimsAs of April 2026, President Donald Trump has initiated a “fraud crackdown” or “war on fraud” targeting what he describes as massive, systemic theft of taxpayer money in Democratic-led statesCritics have accused him of using the initiative as a political weapon and described his actions as a form of corruption, according to a report from The New York Times and comments from officialsKey Details of the Trump Administration’s Fraud Crackdown:* “Fraud Czar” Appointment: Trump appointed Vice President JD Vance to lead this effort, calling him the “fraud czar” in a Truth Social post.* Targeting Blue States: Trump stated the crackdown would focus on “Blue States” where he alleges “Crooked Democrat Politicians” have allowed a “free for all” in the theft of taxpayer money. He specifically mentioned California, Illinois, Minnesota, Maine, and New York.* Initial Actions: The administration claimed the effort has already shown results, with officials reporting arrests in Los Angeles related to a $50 million health care fraud scheme and holding up federal reimbursements to Minnesota.* Controversy and Allegations of Hypocrisy: Critics have pointed to a conflict of interest, noting that Trump has been found liable in civil fraud cases and has pardoned several individuals convicted of fraud.* Political Motivation Concerns: California Governor Gavin Newsom accused the Trump administration of targeting state-managed programs for political reasons, arguing that the federal government is trying to deflect blame from its own management issues.* Concerns over Targeted Data Mining: Democratic officials have raised concerns that the crackdown is a “Trojan horse” for mass surveillance rather than a sincere effort to fight fraud.Links:Outrage Overload PodcastYergz Radio (yergzradio.com)Dare Talk Radio (daretalkradio.com)This Week in Outrage Substack (outrageoverload.net/twio)GOP praise pours in for Army chief of staff ousted by Hegseth (The Hill)Webcam Model Linked to Bryon Noem Asks DHS Not to Kill Her (Newsweek)Trump Knew About the ‘Secret’ Fetish of Kristi Noem’s Husband says Megyn Kelly (Distractify)AI chatbots are suck-ups, and that may be affecting your relationships (Scientific American)OpenAI, not yet public, raises $3B from retail investors in monster $122B fund raise (TechCrunch)Here’s what that Claude Code source leak reveals about Anthropic’s plans (Ars Technica)Trump is considering more changes to his Cabinet in the coming weeks (NBC News)2017–2018 North Korea crisis (Wikipedia) Get full access to Outrage Overload Newsletter at outrageoverload.substack.com/subscribe
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Lisa Wants to Know Why the Generals Aren't Saying 'F---ing No' 🎖️⚖️ 💣 - 3/29/2026
Mar 3001:13:50Tap to summarizeThis week, Lisa and David talk about No Kings 3 street interviews; Democrats flip Trump’s Mar-a-Lago district; Todd Blanche gaslights about ICE at polling places; why aren’t the generals saying “No”; Hegseth stopped promotions of Black and female officers as report alleges chief of staff claimed Trump wouldn’t want to be seen with a black female army officer; popular MAGA influencer turns out to be a sexy AI grift (because of course it is); billionaire Walmart heiress Christy Walton takes out full page NY Times ad protesting ICE; Meta and YouTube found to have intentionally built addictive social media; IOC new supposed “transgender ban”; Trump’s past self trolling his current actions in old tweets; and more.Our sponsor:President Simulator is an AI-powered political sandbox.Go to fantasypresidentcareer.com. Your term starts right now.Added Context for ICE at Polling PlacesBlanche’s question ignores a basic election-law concern — placing ICE officers at polling places can itself look like voter intimidation, especially for voters who may already feel targeted or vulnerable. Federal law broadly prohibits intimidation, threats, or coercion around voting, and election-site rules in many states also restrict law enforcement or armed personnel from being stationed at or near polls without specific legal authorization.The Brennan Center also notes that federal and state laws can bar federal forces from polling places, and that voters who feel intimidated can seek court relief.Links:Outrage Overload PodcastYergz Radio (yergzradio.com)Dare Talk Radio (daretalkradio.com)This Week in Outrage Substack (outrageoverload.net/twio)The Unity Paradox (Outrage Overload Substack)Beyond MAGA: A Profile of the Trump Coalition (More In Common)Blanche: ‘Why is there objection to sending ICE officers to polling places?’ (The Hill)The most popular MAGA influencer you’ve never heard of is an AI foot fetish model (Fast Company)Walmart Heiress Educates On Why ICE Needs To Release 70% Of Detainees In New Ad (Black Enterprise)Can Sheryl Sandberg’s Lean In take on tradwives and the manosphere? (Fortune)Sex test used in IOC’s new transgender ban more likely to exclude from Olympics intersex women who were assigned female at birth (The Conversation)Fairness, Biology, and Outrage: The Complexity of Sex Development (Outrage Overload) Get full access to Outrage Overload Newsletter at outrageoverload.substack.com/subscribe
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