Buckle up for a brutally honest ride through Missouri’s political hell, where Jess Piper calls out the nonsense most politicians hope you’re too distracted to notice. From gerrymandered districts and disappearing detainees to billionaire-approved news and TikTok takeovers, we’re unpacking how democracy got sold at a garage sale. If you’re tired of gaslighting headlines, government hypocrisy, this podcast is your antidote.

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Join us with Tony as we tackle free speech — that magical right people confuse with “say anything without consequences.” Algorithms are now our overlords, documentaries try to clean up the mess, and cognitive dissonance keeps politics spinning. Meanwhile, scandals involving politicians and child abuse remind us that accountability is apparently optional. And political “compromise”? Just code for selling your soul for a seat at the table.

This week, we dive headfirst into the flaming dumpster that is American politics—with oven mitts, of course. Andrew Bailey is busy protecting corporations from the trauma of accountability, while actual Afghan allies get shown the door for having the audacity to believe U.S. promises mean anything. We take a scenic detour through Obamagate—aka "Fan Fiction for the Fox News Crowd"—and pause to reflect on the beautiful separation of church and state (RIP). Tina gets real with her congressman, and by "gets real," we mean “politely wrecks him with facts.” Ghislaine Maxwell makes a cameo in our ongoing segment, “Elite Crimes: Just Vibes, No Consequences.” And finally, Hunter Biden’s interview reminds us that, yes, everyone’s life is a mess—some of us just don’t have 24/7 surveillance and a last name that triggers boomers. Democracy may be on life support, but at least the commentary is killer.

In this uplifting romp through late-stage democracy, Lisa and Tina dissect Josh Hawley’s brave crusade against poor people (via Medicaid), revisit the Epstein files that somehow never seem to reach the right courtroom, and marvel at how QAnon turned child trafficking into fan fiction. Along the way, they explore how private prisons are thriving off immigrant misery and how humanitarian aid was deemed too generous under the Trump doctrine. Spoiler: It’s all a mess — but at least we can laugh while the ship sinks.

From rainbow flags to red flags—Tina takes Josh to Pride while Missouri takes away your rights. Also, why is taxpayer money funding private prisons instead of PTO?

This week’s episode dives headfirst into the comforting topic of impending global catastrophe, starting with the G7 summit—a political cosplay convention where world leaders awkwardly pretend to get along while quietly edging us toward World War III. Back in the good ol’ U.S. of A., the National Guard is popping up in places that should probably be left to, you know, civilians, while lawmakers are dodging threats like it’s part of their job description (because apparently, it is now). ICE is still doing ICE things—terrorizing communities with the subtlety of a sledgehammer—and political “debate” sounds more like a group therapy session for angry boomers. Thankfully, we balance the chaos with sarcasm, jokes, and a strong sense of community forged through mutual disbelief. Tune in, stay woke-ish, and laugh so you don’t scream.

Missouri’s out here rallying for democracy with the No Kings crowds while juggling youth violence, a loneliness epidemic, and more guns per capita than good decisions. The state takes in more federal money than it gives—making it a welfare queen in camo. Local crime rates rival big cities, yet politicians keep blaming "urban decay" from the safety of their subsidized offices. Meanwhile, marginalized groups are getting louder, the political right is eating itself alive, and even the skeptics are dusting off their protest signs. Turns out, hope (and sarcasm) might just be Missouri’s next big export.

Lil X might have a future in WWE, we should hook him up with the Dept of Education....if we still have one. ICE is the new Gestapo and still out there snatching up our neighbors fully masked with no identification. We are making it easier to get guns again, because more guns always make us feel safer. Brain worm put out a report that contained 7 sources that are non-existent. Hope everyone is ready to live in a surveillance state, because Palantir is finishing up your dossier now!

Welcome to the American Paradox Parade—Missouri Edition and Beyond! In a state where lawmakers seem to treat voter intent like a suggestion box, Missouri's legislative antics continue to defy public consensus as a new Missouri Supreme Court ruling now tangles even tighter the web around abortion access. Meanwhile, pandemic-era confusion lives on, with pregnancy and vaccine advice sparking more debate in the face of Brainworm. Zooming out, Trump-era immigration policies are still draining America’s brainpower faster than a Wi-Fi outage during finals week. Cultural perceptions of politicians have become a national pastime—equal parts cringe and comedy—while international students juggle free speech fears. Fortunately, satire rides to the rescue, offering a humorous lens for the otherwise bleak headlines. Because let’s face it: we need humor not just to cope—but to stay woke. So tune in, read up, and show up—because community engagement might be the only prescription strong enough to treat our political growing pains.

Josh Hawley's throwing a tantrum over FEMA funds- crying louder than a storm-hit town. FAFO, except we are the one's who have to find out. Billy Long gets grilled in Senate hearings. Cosplay Kristi has no idea what habeas corpus is and wants to take it away. P. Diddle trial is getting slippery!

The Patriot Front are in KC LARPING for liberty. Make sure to bring a padlock in your purse in case you see the incels hop out of a U-Haul truck so you can lock them back in. The Big Beautiful Butthole passed the House, we will see how it does in the Senate.

Jar Jar Binks breaks down the alleged genocide of white South Afrikaners in understandable terms. The shitty Missouri Senate Republicans used a rarely invoked rule to shut down debate on abortion rights and sick leave laws. They are making us vote on abortion rights AGAIN! Kanye is a Nazi now as well if anyone wasn't aware. Get this man a conservatorship.

Well, taco tits lives another day. Missouri still sucks. Peter Thiel is the AntiChrist. Mike KeHOE is still a HOE.

Coming at ya with all the toxic positivity today! Learn about Kehoe and his groveling to the president so Missourians can get FEMA money. Tater tot Josh gives a little bootlicking Fox News commentary for Dear Leader. Also, CHECK YOUR VOTER REGISTRATION THEY ARE PURGING VOTER ROLLS! Oh yea, Yam Tits signed an executive order to militarize the police. Gestapo vibes anyone?

Join us to discuss the recent controversy surrounding Missouri's paid sick leave law, the implications of direct democracy, and the importance of due process in immigration matters. We also cover the whistleblower incident involving the Department of Government Efficiency Initiative and reflect on the current state of leadership and governance in the U.S. The conversation emphasizes the need for civic responsibility and learning from historical lessons to avoid repeating past mistakes!!

A tale of terror management and shit crumbs! Join us for a discussion on a range of topics including the implications of autism registries, the recent arrest of a Wisconsin judge, public health concerns regarding vaccination, food safety issues, and the concept of terror management in politics. Shit (no pun intended) is escalating quickly.

In this episode of the While We Still Can podcast, we discuss how money in politics leads to what we are currently experiencing. Public education funding is on the chopping block, as well as multiple other programs that we take for granted. F*** Citizen's United, although Muskrat was unable to secure a win in Wisconsin Supreme Court. Screw the corporate media overlords bending a knee to a dictator. We won't forget.

BOY DO WE HAVE A TREAT FOR ALL THE GASLIGHTERS OUT THERE!!! In this episode, Craig Unger discusses his extensive research on the Republican Party's influence on democracy, the connections between Donald Trump and Russian intelligence, and the implications of these relationships on American politics. He highlights the role of the Russian mafia in Trump's business dealings, the impact of money laundering in real estate, and the influence of organizations like Opus Dei on the judiciary. Unger also reflects on the challenges faced by investigative journalists in today's media landscape and the historical context of Trump's foreign policy decisions. In this conversation, we discuss the current political landscape in the United States, emphasizing the importance of standing up for truth in politics, the challenges of penetrating the right-wing bubble, and the state of American institutions. Join us to explore the role of social media in shaping political discourse, the impact of money in politics, and the future of journalism.

Find Craig:

https://craigunger.substack.com/

Or his books:

House of Bush, House of Saud: The Secret Relationship Between the World's Two Most Powerful Dynasties

When Women Win: EMILY’s List and the Rise of Women in American Politics

The Fall of the House of Bush: The Untold Story of How a Band of True Believers Seized the Executive Branch, Started the Iraq War, and Still Imperils

Blue Blood: How Rebekah Harkness, One of the Richest Women in the World, Destroyed a Great American Family

Boss Rove: Inside Karl Rove's Secret Kingdom of Power

House of Trump, House of Putin: The Untold Story of Donald Trump and the Russian Mafia

Den of Spies: Reagan, Carter, and the Secret History of the Treason That Stole the White House

American Kompromat: How the KGB Cultivated Donald Trump, and Related Tales of Sex, Greed, Power, and Treachery

The Fall of the House of Bush: The Untold Story of How a Band of True Believers Seized the Executive Branch, Started the Iraq War, and Still Imperils America's Future

In this episode of the While We Still Can podcast, we discuss all the fuckery including the repeal of sick leave in Missouri, immigration policies, and the current state of social security and education. They are trying to repeal of our sick pay that we worked so hard to get passed through initiative petition! Department of Education got axed, along with threats of social security getting axed. We also visit the timeless question of..... MAN OR BEAR?

BUT, BUT, BUTTTTT HER EMAILS!!! We never want to hear another peep about that shit. Join us to discuss the scandal involving a Signal group chat that leaked military plans, the implications of political accountability and due process, recent leadership changes, and concerns about election interference and media censorship. Expect a conversation that is lively and filled with humor, as we navigate serious topics with a critical lens.

Twisters and fires galore! Literally and figuratively. Join us to discuss Missouri's proposed tax cut plan, exploring its potential impacts on state revenue and the economy, while also addressing concerns about the benefits skewed towards the wealthy. The conversation shifts to national issues, particularly the implications of Trump's invocation of the Alien Enemies Act and its effects on immigration policies. Finally, we highlight the recent funding cuts to Voice of America, emphasizing the importance of independent media in a democratic society.

In this episode of the While We Still Can podcast, we discuss the vote on utility companies being able to pre-adjust your utility rates on expected inflation. Bastards. We discuss a recent meeting with local officials staffer and how pointless it was. We also discuss VA firings and town hall chaos. The find out part of the fuck around is biting folks in the ass, just like we said it would.

In this episode of the While We Still Can podcast, Lisa and Tina engage with Will Westmoreland, a rural political strategist about the complexities of rural politics, the influence of media, and the importance of government services in rural America. We explore the historical context of political shifts, the impact of the Fairness Doctrine, and the challenges of cognitive dissonance among voters. We discuss the need for community engagement and the dangers of privatization in essential services. It is vital to have effective pushback against detrimental policies and the significance of support systems for marginalized communities. It is an absolute necessity to educate rural populations about the ramifications of healthcare cuts and the importance of solidarity in advocating for better services. If you are interested in learning more about Will, we have linked his website and social media pages below! https://www.highlanderpoliticalstrategies.com/about https://www.youtube.com/@WestmorelandPops https://www.tiktok.com/@westmoreland_pops

Welcome to Missouri, where it’s so hot even protests are sweating democracy out of existence, but don’t worry — a $2 million stealth bomber flyover made sure taxpayers felt the burn too. While politicians swap awkward handshakes with Putin and Gavin Newsom sharpens his 2028 audition tape, Missouri public schools slide down the rankings faster than grocery prices climb. Meanwhile, St. Charles may get a shiny new data center (because what’s transparency when you can have tech bros and higher utility bills?). Media spin is losing ground to independent voices, gender politics are still stuck in the 1950s, and we’re left wondering: will anyone actually write this mess down so future generations know exactly how ridiculous it was?

Never in a million years did we think that the coup would be from such MEDIOCRE WHITE DUDES!! DEI initiatives eliminated in Missouri, by white dudes. Missouri farmers are feeling the pain from federal funding cuts.

Multiple disease outbreaks just in time for RFK's leadership at Human and Health Services. Elon's 4th baby mama announces on Twitter the existence of their five-month-old son, which is his 14th child. SAVE Act to be voted on may take voting rights away from some married women, Handmaids tale is here.

Andrew Bailey is so embarrassing, and we call on MO DOGE to get rid of his position! Join us to discuss how we are all going to die from communicable diseases due to the anti vax brain worm movement. We discuss Tulsi Gabbard's descent to Leader of the Intelligence Services and how Five Eyes is probably Four Eyes.....

Holy shit January was the longest century ever, with no signs of letting up soon. Trump and company are doing exactly what they said they would do and are wasting no time. We have planes crashing, the return of mediocre white men meritocracy, and hungry children. Federal funding has been frozen for many lifesaving programs, sounds pro-life to me! The time to fight back is NOW! If you would like to get involved, we've attached some resources to get started!

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Join us for a chat about auctioneer Billy heading the Federal IRS potentially. Very qualified. We discuss the new legislation meant to protect women's healthcare, but has a provision about "addressing the needs of men"????? RIP Jimmy, he couldn't stomach watching the traitor get inaugurated, who can blame him?

WTF!!!! Join us for therapy hour while we mostly just bitch about what is to come.......

Welcome to the New Year my friends. It's not been long, but I'm already ready to return this year to the sender. We got cybertrucks with Green Berets blowing up, terrorists driving into crowds of people, just some real crazy shit. Hop in and buckle up so we can ride this shit show together!

Sorry Texas, Valentina is headed your way! Bye Bitch! Congress released the Matt Gaetz report, confirming what we already knew because he doesn't know how to put his Venmo transactions on private. You would think the young girls he trafficked could give him some technological tips. VP Trump announces that not under any circumstance should we assume that Elonia Musk is running the show.

In this episode, Lisa and Tina delve into Chapter Three of Timothy Snyder's book on tyranny, discussing the importance of vigilance in democracy and the historical lessons that can be drawn from past tyrannies. They explore the fragility of democratic systems, the implications of a one-party state, and the current political landscape in the United States. The conversation emphasizes the need for active participation in elections and the responsibility of citizens to safeguard democracy.

Join us to discuss the concept of freedom, its implications, and the current political landscape in Missouri. Laugh with us as we talk about Tater Tot Hawley looking stupid interviewing a witness in one of his committee hearings. Learn about Executive Order 13848, which highlights concerns about national security and election integrity.

This week, we dive into the shockingly controversial idea that women should gasp value education and financial literacy—wild, right? We explore how personal experiences shape views on women’s rights, why divorce can be the ultimate glow-up, and how single mothers are basically running society on caffeine and pure grit. The political climate isn’t exactly rolling out the red carpet for women’s rights, and healthcare access, especially around abortion, is becoming a luxury item. We call out societal pressures that keep women stuck and remind listeners that self-worth isn’t optional, it’s survival.

It's no surprise that the Show Me State is making headlines again, and it's not for anything positive. Our very own Billy Long was nominated by Trump to lead the IRS, with his rich background in...... Auctioneering? Missouri is also floating legislation to make everyday Missourians into bounty hunters. Seems safe. We also touch on the fascinating UHC assassin, Luigi, and discuss why is he is being celebrated instead of shunned.

Missouri's very own Eric Burlison admits that many Missourians may suffer under the tariffs, but its ultimately to benefit the nation as a whole. Thanks Eric. MO GOP can't leave Amendment 3 alone, just like we predicted. On the brightside, the Assad Reign of Terror has fallen in Syria! Congrats to Syrians who never gave up the good fight!

Coping with politics often involves finding humor in dark situations, which is what we like to do here at the WWSC Pod. We touch on trans rights and the complexity that it entails as well as the hypocrisy of the parents' rights movement. We cover a few of Trump's atrocious Cabinet picks as well as the need for a forensic recount of this election.

The "Trump Administration" has been donated 1400 acres for the construction of concentration camps. The Broligarchs are aiming to crash the dollar and replace it with crytocurrency so they can fraud easier. Our very own Eric Burlison said some MORE dumb shit on the news. Pretty average news cycle!

President-elect Trump is only picking the best and brightest for his Cabinet. Very fine people he would say. Each new news article is a gut punch, but we laugh at pain here at the WWSC pod. Stay strong friends, the need for awareness and action in the face of cognitive dissonance among the populace is going to continue.

Institutions require active support to survive. In this episode of the While We Still Can podcast we discuss Chapter 2 of Timothy Snyder's 'On Tyranny', focusing on the importance of defending institutions in a democracy.

Okay guys, we are trying to use humor to deal with this fucking Twilight Zone. Shady ass Elon Musk is hanging around Trump like a fly on shit and we are calling him Sissy SpaceX from here on out. The election results were shady, and we want a recount. Call us conspiracy theorists, but at least we aren't rioting and wiping shit on the walls of the Capitol. Also, where did the shit come from?

In this episode of the While We Still Can podcast, we discuss the concept of anticipatory obedience and its implications for authoritarianism. We explore historical examples, such as the rise of the Nazis and the actions of ordinary citizens. We discuss the importance of resistance and civic engagement in the face of potential tyranny, emphasizing the need for individuals to remain informed and proactive in safeguarding democratic values.

We started a book club since y'all don't read books. Just kidding, we know our audience is informed. On Tyranny was one of the main reasons we started the WWSC podcast, and is a must read for every American citizen that wants to live in the free world. We will read each chapter and discuss how to pertains to current events and how we can be the resistance.

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33917107-on-tyranny

In this episode of the While We Still Can podcast, we reflect on the aftermath of a catastrophic election and the implications for Missouri politics and the national landscape. We delve into the emotional toll of the election results, the rise of Project 2025, and the potential for a national abortion ban. We also discuss personal relationships strained by political beliefs and the need for community support in these challenging times.

Strap in for a rollercoaster of political absurdity as we use humor sharper than a gerrymandered district line to unpack America’s ongoing circus. From Billy Long’s blink-and-you-miss-it stint as IRS commissioner to Laura Loomer’s Arby's mishap, this episode skewers the instability of leadership and the drama-hungry media machine. We’ll even revisit the footlong sandwich incident that proves public safety can be derailed by carbs. Missouri’s gerrymandering disaster takes center stage, alongside grim discussions about shootings and political dysfunction, but don’t worry—we lighten the mood with a side of Gavin Newsom’s social media savviness and a sprinkle of food jokes about public figures. Because if democracy is going down in flames, we might as well roast marshmallows on it.

GUYS HE WANTS TO BE ORANGE HITLER! DO NOT LOOK AWAY! THIS IS NOT A DRILL! I know it does not feel good, but we must be on the correct side of history. No one is safe if everyone isn't safe.

In this episode, we focus on the recent lawsuit filed by the state's attorney general to restrict access to the abortion pill Mifepristone. Women not producing offspring is a sovereign injury to Missouri apparently. The conversation shifts to the influence of polls on public sentiment, particularly regarding Donald Trump, and the role of wealthy individuals in shaping political narratives. We need political reform to ensure accountability and transparency in the electoral process. We are looking at you LEON MUSK!

In this episode, Dr. Gil Wilshire, a reproductive endocrinologist, discusses the critical role of IVF in helping couples achieve their family dreams. He addresses the potential threats posed by the current political climate, particularly following the overturning of Roe v. Wade, and the resulting fears among patients regarding the safety of their embryos. Dr. Wilshire highlights the ignorance in legislative processes that can lead to harmful consequences for reproductive health. He shares personal experiences of making difficult medical decisions in high-stakes situations, emphasizing the complexities and ethical dilemmas faced by healthcare providers in the field of obstetrics and gynecology. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of reproductive health, discussing ectopic pregnancies, historical maternal mortality rates, and the current disparities faced by women of color. They explore the impact of legislation on medical practices, the challenges of navigating difficult diagnoses, and the importance of community support in fertility treatments.

https://www.missourifertility.com/

www.youtube.com/@drgilmd

Join us while we go over the ballot for the November 5th election, aka the most consequential election of our lifetimes! There are several amendments and propositions that have tricky wording so we thought we would go over them so you can vote for the best interests of yourself and your loved ones!