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An Americanist

Welcome to An Americanist, your go-to solo podcast for a quick and snarky dive into the current events and politics shaping our nation! As a daily extension of the An Americanist blog, I’m here to break down the headlines that matter—Monday through Friday—without the fluff and filler.In each bite-sized episode, I tackle the latest political news, dissect current events, and share my unfiltered thoughts, all with a sprinkle of humor and a touch of sass. From legislative shenanigans to social issues

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12:08

Cocaine, chatbots, and crunchy yogurt walk into a bar

An Americanist ·

2025/10/07

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Grief, heat, and a plate of ants—today’s conversation pulls no punches. We open with a disturbing report from Brazil about a couple found dead in a motel bathtub, where alleged 122°F water and a space heater, combined with alcohol and cocaine, led investigators to call it heat stroke. The facts are gutting, and the framing invites scrutiny: what evidence supports the temperature claim after the fact, and why was a child’s birthday used as a narrative hook? We talk about ho...

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16:49

From NFL Scandal to Ambulance Birth to an Unlikely...

An Americanist ·

2025/10/06

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Headlines can turn a life into a single sentence—until you slow down and hear the human story inside. We open with the Indianapolis alley confrontation involving former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez: a late-night bar scene, a 69-year-old grease truck driver on shift, an alleged drunken approach, and a sudden escalation that ends with injuries, hospitalization, and charges. We walk through the affidavit details and the hard questions about alcohol, blackout memory, and publi...

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13:57

Scent Alarm, Side-Eye, and Dear Abby

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2025/10/03

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Coffee-scented wake-up calls? We start with a quirky hotel experiment rolling out across Asia Pacific: an alarm clock that swaps buzzers for breakfast aromas like coffee, bacon, blueberry muffins, and regional picks. It’s playful and a little provocative—can a smell actually make mornings better, or is it just smart hospitality designed to nudge us toward the free buffet? We unpack the psychology of scent, the realities of travel routines, and why gentle cues can shift a m...

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11:24

From “married my brother” to “Professor Vajastan” to...

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2025/10/02

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Shock can be a shortcut, but it’s also a compass—pointing us toward the places where institutions, media, and public trust collide. Today we pull on three threads that lit up our feeds: sweeping claims of immigration fraud in Minneapolis tied to Somali migration, the long-circulating allegations around Ilhan Omar’s marriage history, and a jarring pivot to Harvard’s visiting professor whose drag persona doubles as pedagogy. Then we land on a story that’s equal parts farce a...

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12:19

When Weddings Starve, Pizza Delivers: Viral...

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2025/10/01

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT A hungry guest orders pizza at an eight-hour wedding, a smart ring swells and blocks a flight, and a consultant charges $30,000 to name babies—three viral headlines that sound ridiculous until you dig into the rules, risks, and status games underneath. We follow the thread from etiquette to engineering to identity, asking why private choices keep turning into public brawls. First, we break down the wedding blowup: when a reception stretches across mealtimes with nothing s...

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10:47

A morning where Pride loses sponsors, YouTube pays...

An Americanist ·

2025/09/30

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT A rough Tuesday turns into a sharp tour through culture’s pressure points—money, speech, and protest—told through three stories that won’t sit quietly. We start with major Florida cities canceling Pride events after sponsor dollars dry up, then trace how DEI rollbacks and reduced grants ripple through organizers, budgets, and community life. From there, we examine YouTube’s $24.5M settlement following Trump’s 2021 account suspension, unpacking what platform enforcement, vi...

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15:41

When Veterans Snap: Examining Recent Tragedies and...

An Americanist ·

2025/09/29

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The beautiful innocence of childhood provides a stark contrast to the troubling headlines that dominate our news cycle. This morning's reflections begin with a heartwarming story about a weekend park adventure with my grandson, who surprised me by conquering the big slide he'd always feared. His sweet, uninhibited approach to making friends on the playground—"Hey, you want to play with me?"—serves as a powerful reminder of humanity's natural desire for connection before li...

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10:20

Weird News and Weekend Plans: From Crime Updates to...

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2025/09/26

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Every Friday brings a chance to reflect on the week's most thought-provoking stories, and this episode doesn't disappoint. While driving to work with "Carol" by the Rolling Stones playing, I found myself wondering about other songs featuring women's names - a simple question that sparked the day's first contemplation. The news cycle delivered its usual mix of disturbing and absurd this week. We follow up on the investigation of a rapper whose Tesla contained the remains o...

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12:15

Quiet Time Surcharges and Other Hospitality Industry...

An Americanist ·

2025/09/25

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Ever been blindsided by a strange charge on your restaurant bill? Imagine finishing a peaceful meal only to discover a 20% "quiet time surcharge" tacked on simply because you dined during off-peak hours. According to one customer's account, a restaurant justified this fee by comparing it to "flying private instead of commercial" – as if enjoying a less crowded dining room somehow warranted an extra cost! The hospitality industry seems to be finding increasingly creative w...

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10:35

The Witch Hunt on Charlie Kirk

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2025/09/24

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Ready for a wild news day? We're diving into three jaw-dropping stories that'll have you questioning reality. First up, a truly disturbing revelation: a Jezebel writer proudly admitted to hiring witches from Etsy to curse Charlie Kirk just days before his assassination. Yes, you read that correctly. As Megyn Kelly revealed, Kirk's widow Erica was deeply shaken by these curses, even seeking spiritual guidance from a Catholic priest. The timing – with the article published ...

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10:55

From Deadly Lightning to Political Tension: A Morning...

An Americanist ·

2025/09/23

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Lightning strikes in the most unexpected ways. The mystery of two young elk hunters found dead in Colorado has finally been solved with a shocking twist – they were instantly killed by lightning, leaving only slight burns on their bodies. It's a stark reminder of nature's unpredictable power even for experienced outdoorsmen. Meanwhile, the political landscape grows increasingly volatile. Keith Oberman deleted threatening social media posts directed at CNN analyst Scott Je...

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10:28

Faith and Mortality: A Monday Reflection

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2025/09/23

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The power of public faith declarations takes center stage as we reflect on the Charlie Kirk Memorial service. What struck me most wasn't just the five-hour duration or the assembly of political figures, but the bold proclamation of biblical truth from people we rarely hear speak so openly about their spiritual convictions. Marco Rubio's segment stands as a testament to unapologetic faith in the public square. His seven-minute speech—particularly the final moments—articula...

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9:21

Skip the News and Play "Spot the Fake Advice Column"

An Americanist ·

2025/09/19

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Ever have one of those days when scrolling through the news just makes you want to close your browser and walk away? That's exactly what happened in this episode. After a brief morning coffee delay (complete with baristas blaming their "self-cleaning espresso machine"), I decided to skip the usual news commentary because everything felt "awful and gross." Instead, I pivoted to something more entertaining - a game of "Which Dear Abby letter is fake?" I briefly touched on t...

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11:17

Voices Silenced: The Jimmy Kimmel Controversy

An Americanist ·

2025/09/18

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Words have consequences – a truth that echoes through the shocking headlines of our current media landscape. The indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's show by ABC serves as a stark reminder that even established personalities face repercussions for inflammatory statements. After Kimmel's controversial comments about Charlie Kirk's murder, suggesting "the MAGA gang was trying to score political points," the network took decisive action, replacing his show with Family Feud...

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14:26

From Dearborn to Germany: Religious Tensions and a...

An Americanist ·

2025/09/17

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Religious tensions and medical miracles take center stage in today's exploration of how faith intersects with public life in America and abroad. The borders of religious tolerance are being tested in Dearborn, Michigan, where a shocking confrontation unfolded at a city council meeting. When Christian resident Ted Barham raised concerns about street signs honoring a publisher with alleged ties to terrorist organizations, Mayor Abdullah Hamad didn't just disagree—he declare...

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11:45

Speaking My Mind: Celebrity Transformations, Hamas...

An Americanist ·

2025/09/16

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Ever noticed how quick people are to judge what they don't understand? Today's candid morning reflection dives into the frustration of watching uninformed critics attack public figures like Charlie Kirk while openly admitting they know nothing about him. It's not the unhinged rants from predictable quarters that bother me—it's the supposedly reasonable people who speak with unearned authority. The contradictions don't stop there. When "Hacks" actress Hannah Einbinder ende...

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11:32

Boomboxes, Books, and Avoiding the Mud: My Weekend Detox

An Americanist ·

2025/09/15

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT What happens when we intentionally disconnect from the digital world? This intimate morning reflection explores the transformative power of putting down our phones and engaging with life directly. After becoming overwhelmed by online negativity and divisive discourse surrounding recent events, I made the decision to step away from social media for the weekend. What followed was a revelation in productivity and joy that many of us forget is possible in our hyper-connected ...

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14:29

Who will lead the young conservatives now that...

An Americanist ·

2025/09/12

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The brutal assassination of Charlie Kirk has left the conservative movement reeling, searching for answers in a time of increasing political violence. What could drive someone to murder a man whose approach to debate was marked by gentleness, logic, and respect? This question hangs heavy throughout this raw, emotional reflection on Kirk's life and the troubling circumstances surrounding his death. We examine the FBI investigation, including the surveillance footage showin...

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8:11

The Assassination of Charlie Kirk

An Americanist ·

2025/09/11

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT The shocking assassination of Charlie Kirk has created a profound national moment of grief, intensified by its occurrence on the solemn anniversary of 9/11. These twin tragedies—one embedded in our collective memory, the other a fresh wound—converge to remind us that while evil can strike without warning, the legacy of those who stand for truth cannot be extinguished. Charlie Kirk embodied a rare combination of youthful energy and timeless wisdom. His assassination bears ...

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11:59

Who's Really Safe? The Disturbing Reality of...

An Americanist ·

2025/09/10

TALK TO ME, TEXT IT Violence seems to be everywhere these days - even in the most unexpected places. Today we dive into a truly bizarre case where a decomposed, dismembered body was discovered in a Tesla registered to popular singer D4VD (pronounced "David") after the vehicle had been abandoned and towed to a Los Angeles impound lot. The grisly discovery came days after the car was sitting in the summer heat, leading to a foul odor that finally prompted investigation. But that's just the beg...

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