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Critical Wade Theory

I"ll talk about everything from politics to entertainment and philosophy. I"m also a part-time entertainment writer and working-class from the UP of Michigan, so that might come up occasionally. Oh, and I make weird experimental music and sometimes host a college radio show.

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00:25:02

CWT674: ‘PRETTY LETHAL’ (2026) with Guest, Composer...

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2026/04/03

Pretty Lethal is a 2026 action thriller directed by Vicky Jewson and written by Kate Freund. The film stars Iris Apatow, Lana Condor, Millicent Simmonds, Avantika, Maddie Ziegler, and Uma Thurman. It follows a dysfunctional ballet troupe forced to take shelter when their bus breaks down en route to a major competition. When a gang of armed men targets them, the dancers must use their training to fight back.The score, composed by Paul Leonard-Morgan, was recorded with the Royal Scottish National

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00:13:00

Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (E64, pt....

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2026/04/03

The biggest controversy tied to Harry S. Truman is usually considered to be his decision to use atomic weapons against Japan in 1945 during World War II.

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00:07:11

CWT673: Lead Belly — A Voice That Wouldn’t Be Silenced

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2026/04/02

This episode is about a man whose voice carried across prison walls, across decades, and straight into the foundation of American music.His name was Lead Belly.

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00:28:05

Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (E64, pt....

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2026/04/02

Strom Thurmond remained a powerful and deeply controversial figure in U.S. politics for decades, shaping South Carolina’s political direction long after his early career. His influence even extended into later generations of politicians; for example, he campaigned on behalf of Lindsey Graham, illustrating how political networks tied to segregationist power structures persisted well into the late 20th century, extending into today.

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00:08:15

CWT672: Why Fairy Tales Repeat Across the World

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2026/04/01

This episode: Why Fairy Tales Repeat Across the World.

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00:08:28

Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (E64, pt....

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2026/04/01

Jandron said on X, “I’m running for US Senate. If elected, the first bill I introduce will draft Lindsey Graham into any conflict he publicly supports while in office.”

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00:11:48

CWT671: Monoculture and the Great Disconnect

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2026/03/31

An uncertain disconnect happens when global forces start to override local ways of living.

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00:14:40

CWT670: 'Guests,' Borders, Schwarzenegger, and Myths...

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2026/03/27

This episode starts with a moment from daytime television. During an appearance on The View, Arnold Schwarzenegger was there to promote his Netflix series FUBAR. But the conversation quickly shifted to immigration.[IMAGE is from the film "Total Recall" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.]

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00:16:34

CWT669: 'Movie 43' — The Most Baffling Comedy Ever Made?

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2026/03/26

Alright, today we’re talking about a movie that’s less of a film and more of an experience… and not always a pleasant one.It’s Movie 43, one of the strangest, most infamous comedies to come out of the 2010s.

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00:29:39

CWT668: Right-wingers Want To Be My Guest, 'White...

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2026/03/26

I had an opportunity to have a guest on my show who most certainly has an extreme, likely apocalyptic worldview. It's someone who's apparently running for Congress, a so-called 'White House Faith Advisor.

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00:25:00

Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (E63, pt....

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2026/03/25

Before and during the mid-2000s, Illinois politics revolved around a familiar mix of party power, patronage, and public scandal. One figure at the center of that system was Rod Blagojevich, a Chicago-born politician with a working-class background who rose through both state and federal offices before becoming governor in 2003. Another was J.B. Pritzker, a wealthy businessman and heir to the Hyatt hotel fortune, who during that same period chaired the Illinois Human Rights Commission from 2003 to

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00:14:54

Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (E63, pt....

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2026/03/24

Is JB Pritzker genuinely distancing himself from AIPAC, or is it just a strategic act?

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00:15:05

CWT667: High ’n’ Dry – The Album That Built Def Leppard

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2026/03/20

Today we’re going back to 1981 — to a moment before the global superstardom, before the polished pop-metal sheen, before Hysteria.

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00:22:04

CWT666: 'The Omen' (1976) — Slow-Burn, Satanic Horror...

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2026/03/20

In this episode, I'm talking about The Omen, a 1976 supernatural horror film that changed the game...and even got an Academy Award!

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00:22:43

CWT665: Conversation - Sean Martin of the band The...

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2026/03/20

Much to my surprise, I received an e-mail from someone wanting to be a guest on my show...who wasn't a right-winger! Here is my conversation with Sean Martin of the band The Quarantined. We talk a little about music and, yes, politics. As usual, I end up looking like Casper with a black eye in the video, due to the dark bags under my eyes and the awkward natural lighting. Also, the camera adds about 180 pounds to my head and face, so be on the lookout for that. I swear, my head (probably)

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00:11:06

CWT664: Revolting Cocks’ ‘Dead End Streets’ - A Weird...

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2026/03/19

This episode is about one of those strange little musical collisions that almost feels like a dare.

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00:22:27

CWT663: Reply To: 'Are you saying that Obamacare is...

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2026/03/18

In this episode: I respond to a YouTube comment suggesting Obamacare (or the tax penalty) is fascist. I then get into what fascism is. I conclude with a message to macho tough guys: Go be tough somewhere else, away from me.

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00:07:22

CWT662: The Human Jungle

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2026/03/17

“The human jungle.”You’ve probably heard it before to describe various things: A ruthless workplace. A crowded city. A competitive society where everyone seems to be scrambling for status, resources, and survival...

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00:16:45

CWT661: 'Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer'...

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2026/03/17

This episode looks at an unsettling true-crime documentary: Aileen: Life and Death of a Serial Killer.

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00:15:35

Dimwits, Dipsh*ts, Dufuses, and Dullards (E62, pt....

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2026/03/16

In Honduras, the corrupt drug trafficker President Juan Orlando Hernández was succeeded by Xiomara Castro, who presented herself as a “democratic socialist” reformer. But how different was she from what came before? Well, let's see what her biggest scandal is...and, as I so often do on this podcast, I will see to what extent her scandal seems to align with anarchic critiques of authority.

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