California wants a "one-time" billionaire tax. Meanwhile, voters are being asked to make an earlier "temporary" income-tax increase permanent. How many times are we supposed to fall for this? Nate and…
Republicans call Democrats socialists. But what happens when their own answer is more spending, more subsidies, and a different plan for running your life? Nate and Charlie examine James Talarico's…
Trump's $5,000 promise, Amazon's welfare numbers, and LA's mansion tax all raise the same question: who actually pays when politicians promise to help? It's another round of Dumb BLEEP of the Week,…
You paid into Social Security your whole life. But what did you actually buy, and who gets stuck paying when the promises outgrow the money? Nate and Charlie dig into the generational fight over…
Trump promises $5,000 checks. A federal judge pushes back on a warrantless Flock search. Both stories raise the same question: where are the limits on government power? Nate and Chuck unpack the White…
Why do some young Americans care deeply about politics, then sit out elections? What happens when neither major party feels like it represents them? Josh Martens welcomes Alejandro Ramos, founder and…
Can a viral rent chart change the entire argument about capitalism and socialism? And can a government college-loan reform end up costing taxpayers even more? Nate and Chuck are back for Dumb Bleep of…
Trump says prices are going down. Your grocery receipt might have a different opinion. Meanwhile, Republicans and libertarians are discovering just how fragile their 2024 coalition may have been. Nate…
A mask-optional Saturday nearly tears apart a lesbian bar, and somehow the story ends with clown school. Charlie laughs so hard he can barely speak, but that is only one entry in this week's Dumb…
Republicans are looking for a quick answer to soaring diesel prices, and one idea gaining support is a ban on U.S. diesel exports. Nate and Charlie break down why that seemingly simple fix could…
