Fear and Loathing in 2026

Nobody warned us the monsters under the bed would grow up to become private equity firms and federal agents. This week, the gang looks back at what scared them most in 2026, from job security and collapsing drywall to the global rise of fascism. Also, the attorney general turns hurt feelings into a national security threat, Sen. Eric Schmitt mistakes a Caitlin Clark game for a conspiracy and Jay explains how murder could finally launch Tyson’s writing career. (0:00:00) Intro(0:03:06) Jay dodged a bullet in his job hunt(0:05:19) Meredith fears upcoming doctor visit … bill(0:07:44) Ty’s bougie cosplay 10-year wedding anniversary(0:12:58) Killing children update(0:14:08) Celebrity Deathpool update: “Saved by the Bell” edition(0:19:53) Sounds of the Week: Attorney General Todd Blanche does more mental gymnastics(0:26:21) Sounds of the Week: Sen. Eric Schmitt gets dunked on(0:42:28) Fears of 2026 Songs:“Running Scared” by Roy Orbison“Fear of the Dark” by Iron Maiden“Somebody’s Watching Me” by Rockwell