Apostates on the Fringe

After 100 episodes we have decided to hang up the show, for now, having said all we think we can say without repeating ourselves. We want to thank all of our fans, and patrons that supported the show. We had a great time and will remain activists, but we think it's time to move on. Follow us on social media and follow our page as we will continue to post content. Much love to everyone that supported us, thank you all.

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In this episode: How Dominion Voting Systems filing proves Fox News was ‘deliberately lying' Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for a 'national divorce' between liberal and conservative states Feds fine Mormon church for illicitly hiding $32 billion investment fund behind shell companies KPD releases police video after 60-year-old woman dies following arrest at Fort Sanders hospital

In this episode: The truth behind the ‘He Gets Us' ads for Jesus airing during the Super Bowl Knox Pride Festival to be cancelled if drag show bill becomes law Worried residents near Ohio train derailment report dead fish and chickens as authorities say it's safe to return Tennessee Bill Would Imprison People for 3 Years If They 'Lie' About Rape to Get an Abortion Wyoming Limiting Child Marriage Sparks Republican Outrage Atlanta police release body camera video from shooting at public safety training site Mentally ill inmate tased, frozen to death in Alabama jail, suit alleges Help support the show on a monthly basis to get early releases and any bonus content over at Patreon.com!

In this episode: GOP lashes out at Biden, Pentagon as Chinese balloon hovers over US ‘He rope-a-doped them': Democrats celebrate GOP jeers at SOTU Santos on Romney's criticism: ‘It wasn't very Mormon of him' American Atheists board members exit, dogged by misconduct allegations Black Nonbelievers president tries to dodge allegations using ties to well-known atheists Biden administration braces for ruling that could ban abortion pills ‘Hogwarts Legacy' Leaves Some Gamers Conflicted Over Rowling's Trans Views Help support and grow the show by becoming a patron over at Patreon.com!

In this episode: Gene editing company hopes to bring dodo ‘back to life' Trump proposes genocidal national ban on transgender existence if he wins 2024 DeSantis proposes banning diversity and inclusion initiatives at Florida universities Biden administration takes another step toward advancing a controversial oil drilling project in Alaska Fact check: Six false claims fully disproven by the newly released Paul Pelosi evidence Republicans are lashing out at DirecTV for supposedly ‘censoring' conservative voices. Here's what's really going on Become a Patron today to get early access to all future shows at any level over at Patreon.com!

In this episode: M&M's replaces cartoon ‘spokescandies' with Maya Rudolph after ‘woke' backlash from Fox News No more sliced cheese, white rice under proposed Iowa SNAP bill A group of Republicans are pushing a so-called Fair Tax Act – here's how it works Five former Memphis police officers indicted on charges of murder and kidnapping in Tyre Nichols' death Donate to Atlanta Solidarity Fund Forest Justice Defense Fund Enjoy the show? Become a patron on a monthly basis over at Patreon.com!

In this episode: SoCo, the podcast Boxer, barks too much, also: Leslie Jones talks MLK Jr. ‘penis' statue on ‘Daily Show' debut: ‘I can't unsee it' US hits debt ceiling, prompting Treasury to take extraordinary measures YouTube star Andrew Callaghan addresses sexual misconduct allegations, says he plans to join '12-step program' Failed GOP candidate arrested on suspicion of orchestrating shootings at homes of Democrats in New Mexico Illinois Planned Parenthood Clinic Firebombed 2 Days After Governor Signed Abortion Rights Bill This Trump Judge Could Effectively Ban the Abortion Pill Tennessee Cops Were Fired Faster For Consensual Sex Than Police Who Shoot Black People Man killed and trooper shot as ‘Cop City' protesters cleared from a planned Atlanta police training center Consider becoming a patron of the show on a monthly basis over at Patreon.com!

In this episode: The GOP may regret McCarthy's concessions in 2024 House GOP eyes new committee to probe 'weaponization' of federal government Special counsel named to investigate Biden classified records that included top secret document Cardinal George Pell, whose sex abuse convictions were overturned, dies at 81 ‘Diamond,' of pro-Trump duo Diamond and Silk, dies at 51 Help support the show by becoming a patron over at Patreon.com!

In this Episode: Hamlin's collapse spurs new wave of vaccine misinformation House adjourns after McCarthy loses 11th vote for speaker Matt Gaetz votes for Trump for speaker Consider becoming a patron to support the show over at Patreon.com!

In this episode: Greta Thunberg claps back at Andrew Tate on Twitter Andrew Tate is accused of 'recruiting, housing and forcing at least SIX women into filming pornographic videos' Dozens show support, protest drag show in downtown Knoxville Busses from Texas drop migrants near VP Harris home on frigid Christmas Eve If you enjoy our content and would like to help support the show and get early releases, head on over to Patreon.com!

In this episode: A Texas superintendent ordered school librarians to remove LGBTQ books. Now the federal government is investigating. Elon Musk: Only blue tick users to vote in Twitter polls on policy Even Marjorie Taylor Greene And Lauren Boebert Are Fighting Over McCarthy's Speakership Bid Jan. 6 committee approves criminal referrals against Trump for his role in trying to overturn the 2020 election Judge allows Kari Lake's election lawsuit to proceed in part KPD officer kept evidence, citations, sex doll for months, years in cruiser A big thank you to Kayla for joining us as a special guest host, find her content here! Like our content? Consider becoming a patron to support the show over at Patreon.com!

In this episode: Trump's ‘major announcement' tease is for release of digital card collection Elon Musk booed off stage at a Dave Chappelle show Twitter dissolves Trust and Safety Council Atlanta 'Cop City' sees large law enforcement operation again; GBI says barricades being cleared Atlanta training center protesters charged with domestic terrorism Federal prisons are supposed to provide addiction medication. Prisoners are punished for using it. Here's what Sinema's switch from Democrat to independent could mean for the Senate Enjoy our content? Help support the show over at Patreon.com!

McAlister's cashier fired after KCSO said a deputy was refused service Investigators are zeroing in on two possible motives centered around extremist behavior in NC power stations attacks GOP Georgia lieutenant governor: Every Republican ‘ought to hold Donald Trump accountable' for Warnock win The Far Right Is Dumping Marjorie Taylor Greene Kanye West's Massive Reddit Page Overtaken by Taylor Swift Appreciation, Holocaust Awareness Content as Fans Abandon Him WNBA star Brittney Griner has been freed from a Russian prison Lensa, the AI portrait app, has soared in popularity. But many artists question the ethics of AI art.

In this episode: “We Need to Defend This Law”: Inside an Anti-Abortion Meeting With Tennessee's GOP Lawmakers Average mortgage payment for Knoxville listings increases by almost $1,000 a month Mitch McConnell Votes Against Interracial Marriage Bill Despite Asian Wife Captive Audience? Staff Blocks People From Leaving 'Low Energy' Trump Speech Walker's campaign tells Republicans to stop 'deceptive fundraising' in Georgia runoff 3 former Pennsylvania officers plead guilty in the shooting of an 8-year-old girl Consider becoming a supporter of the show over a Patreon.com!

In this episode: What the hell is going on at Twitter The red wave that wasn't: 5 takeaways from a disappointing night for the GOP Man arrested after making viral social media threats, LCSO says Tennessee bill would criminalize drag shows

Twitter saw an "immediate, visible and measurable spike" in hate speech after Elon Musk takeover, researchers find Fascists firebombs venues that allowed drag shows Unsealed documents identify man behind arson, shooting at Knoxville Planned Parenthood Man Accused of Attacking Nancy Pelosi's Husband Left Trail of Far-Right Hate Ads targeting transgender kids flood swing states Consider becoming a patron to support the show and get early access over at Patreon.com!

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In this episode: Texas AG flees his home to avoid subpoena, court filing claims Special master to Trump's lawyers: ‘You can't have your cake and eat it' Provisional results show Italy set for first far-right government since World War II ‘Reason to worry': Italy's Meloni holds a mirror to Trump's GOP Parents: Florida 2nd Grader Instructed to 'send picture doing reading homework in bathtub' Alabama prisons reduce meals, nix visits amid inmate strike Family of Alabama inmate fears for his life, alleges neglect by prison officials 15-year-old at center of Amber Alert killed in shootout between deputies, suspect on 15 Freeway Become a monthly contributor to support the show over at Patreon.com!

In this week's episode: FDA Warns Against Using NyQuil As A Chicken Marinade Set of Police Encounters Expose Mid-Atlantic Neo-Nazis After Vehicles Damaged Migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard sue DeSantis in class action alleging fraud Vanderbilt is the latest target in a far-right campaign against transgender health clinics Woman seriously hurt after Colorado police car she was placed in is hit by a train Become a patron today to get early access to the show and help support us at Patreon.com

In this Episode: Preaching from a Bible verse, Lauren Boebert got stumped by the meaning of “wanton killing” Multiple people injured during Montgomery County Bomb Squad training exercise at SCI Phoenix in Skippack Township: police Migrants on Martha's Vineyard flight say they were told they were going to Boston Texas sends two buses of migrants to vice president's residence in Washington Biden says tentative railway labor deal has been reached, averting a strike Joint GOP Letter Condemning Student Loan Forgiveness Video shows moment Colorado man shot dead by cops after car crash Consider becoming a patron to support the show over at Patreon.com!

In this episode: Queen Elizabeth II has died DOJ to appeal special master ruling, arguing classified documents aren't Trump's 'personal records' A hurricane that just made landfall in Mexico is triggering flood concerns in parts of southern California California's grid holds up another night and avoids rolling blackouts here Sarah Palin adopts Trumpworld strategy of claiming possible election fraud after losing her House race in Alaska Devilish Danny DeVito Cartoon Sparks GOP Satanic Panic Government can't mandate coverage for drugs that prevent HIV infections, Texas federal judge rules Oath Keepers members list includes military, law enforcement, politicians Ex-soldier said he enlisted in the Army to become 'more proficient in killing' Black people, authorities allege Warner Bros. Discovery seeks to remove all diversity from HBO Max After ruling, TN universities must remove references that Title IX law protects LGBTQ+ Virginia district may ask trans students to show 'criminal records' to use the bathroom Consider becoming a patron to support the show over at Patreon.com

In this episode: J.K. Rowling's new book is about a YouTube cartoonist who gets doxxed by online trolls The water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, has gotten so bad, the city temporarily ran out of bottled water to give to residents 43% of Americans Say a Civil War Is At Least Somewhat Likely in Next 10 Years Trump's seized passports could be a problem for him, legal experts say Trump shares barrage of QAnon content and other conspiracy theories on his social media platform Oath Keepers' lawyer arrested and charged in connection to Capitol riot Ohio police release bodycam video after officer fatally shoots Black man Please consider becoming a patron to support the show over at Patreon.com

In this episode: Far-right GOP candidate Laura Loomer refuses to concede after losing Florida primary, alleging voter fraud Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene ‘swatted' for second time in two days, police say 3 things you need to know about Biden's student loan announcement Tennessee's near-total abortion ban goes into effect Thursday. Here's what to know about the law How a Tennessee law could limit students from classroom books as teachers scramble to catalog each one Trump sues to block DOJ from reviewing materials FBI seized at Mar-a-Lago until watchdog appointed Andrew Tate banned from YouTube, TikTok, Facebook and Instagram Quiet quitting is the latest workplace trend, but it doesn't mean what you think Florida deputy resigns after pulling gun on pregnant Black mother during traffic stop Become a patron today to support the show over at Patreon.com!

In this episode: MGT is back in the news again, this time being mocked for suggesting solar and wind do not work after dark, segueing into the right's despair into electric vehicles becoming the future. Norway euthanizes 1,300lb "celebrity walrus" Freya, because people just could not stay away, and deemed her a threat to human safety. A Florida court rules that a 16 year old teen is not "mature enough" to have an abortion in another attempt to force births. After the FBI executed a search warrant at Mar-A-Lago, Trump is stoking the flames and angering supporters to drive substantial donations, cause violent threats towards FBI, and hoping for a civil war. There has been some rhetoric about not charging Trump because of the repercussions which we are fiercely against. By and large the right are only parroting talking head points from Fox News rather than researching the actual facts and law regarding his criminal actions regarding the classified materials. Our ACAB of the week is a local story, Chief Noel released report clearing all officers in the killing of Anthony Thompson Jr. of any wrongdoing, meaning no corrective action or training to prevent future incidents. Please help support the show by becoming a patron over at Patreon.com! Links to the articles: Marjorie Taylor Greene mocked for suggesting solar and wind energy don't work at night Norway euthanizes beloved 1,300-pound walrus named Freya Florida court says teen is not 'mature' enough to have an abortion Trump rakes in millions off FBI search at Mar-a-Lago Pennsylvania man arrested and accused of threats against FBI after Mar-a-Lago search Trump warns 'terrible things are going to happen' if the country's temperature isn't cooled KPD announces findings following Austin-East officer-involved shooting investigation

In this episode: Tommy Lee gets to post his d*ck on Facebook for hours without consequences, leaving users wondering about their guideline consistencies. We urge users to not use Facebook to communicate as it is not secure. Biden has had a great week getting key legislation passed through house and senate, however the GOP block insulin caps from the Inflation Reduction Act. We cover the results of the Knox County elections, and further woes brough on by Randy Boyd and the baseball stadium that no one wants. Trump has had a bad week with taxes being authorized for release, civil suits in NY, and of course the bombshell FBI warrant search. A few Alex Jones updates following last week's episode. EPA releases report showing that due to chemicals released, rain water is not safe to drink. And lastly, a very odd ACAB of the week, police in L.A. "determine" that a body found hanging and on fire was "likely a sewerslide". Please help support the show by becoming a patron over at Patreon.com! Links to the articles: Facebook turned over chat messages between mother and daughter now charged over abortion Republicans block cap on insulin costs for many Americans from Democratic deal Proposal to grow Knoxville stadium tax district introduced Court Rules Democrats Can Have Donald Trump's Tax Returns FBI search at Trump's Mar-a-Lago home tied to classified material, sources say Justice Department moves to unseal search warrant used to seize documents from Trump's home Police shoot dead armed man who tried to breach Ohio FBI building A jury finds Infowars conspiracy theorist Alex Jones should pay $45.2 million in punitive damages More Bad News for Alex Jones: The Jan. 6 Committee Now Has His Texts Rainwater unsafe to drink due to chemicals: study LAPD - Body found on fire hanging in a tree likely a suicide

In this episode: Mostly good news this week! Kansas overwhelmingly voted to keep abortion access legal in their state. Alex Jones must pay $4.1M to the parents of Sandy Hook with punitive damages still pending. We also have some hilarious clips to play from the trial as the plaintiffs lawyer informs Jones that his attorney mistakenly sent him 3 years of texts and emails. Some bad news ...WarnerBrothers Discovery and HBO MAX are merging into a single streaming service, with potential disastrous results as the streaming wars deepen. Back to good news, the republican Senate finally agreed to pass the PACT Act after derailing it last week just to piss off the democrats. It's election day in TN (at the time of record) and we cross our fingers but brace for the worst. Insurrectionist Guy Reffitt receives the harshest sentence yet, after being turned in by his son, with a 7 year prison sentence. Our ACAB is still somewhat good news as 4 officers involved in Breonna Taylor's murder are charged by the Garland Justice Department. Become a patron to support the show today over at Patreon.com! Links to the articles: “Do you know what perjury is?” Judge Maya Guerra Gamble reprimanded right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones HBO Max and Discovery+ will combine into a single streaming service Senate passes veterans health bill after Republicans cave in to pressure Texas militia member sentenced to more than 7 years in most severe punishment in Capitol riot case Four current, former Louisville police officers federally charged in Breonna Taylor's death

In this episode: A slow news week, so Dustin gets to nerd out about random science shit. Up first, Necrobotics! Rice University scientists reanimate dead spiders to function as robotic gripping claws...for some reason other than they can. More climate change news, with a Science.org article showing an adverse reaction to cleaner air. But Joe Manchin reverses course from our previous episode and strikes a deal with Schumer for a bill package that includes $369Bn for climate initiatives. Steven Bannon said the quiet part out loud, that the claim the election was stolen was absolutely pre-planned in detail. Trump also seeks to appeal the ruling that he is not immune from civil lawsuits regarding the Jan 6 insurrection. In more science nerd shit, China launched a rocket and a 20+ ton booster is in an uncontrolled descent to earth and will hit this Saturday. In our ACAB: 2 men bribed a jail officer to get the key to the cells to rape and assault several women. And lastly, Matt Gaetz is a complete misogynistic piece of shit again and thinks only attractive people should have rights. Testing to see who reads show notes. Please comment on the Facebook post regarding this episode if you read these and find the links helpful and convenient! Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles Scientists reanimate dead spiders as robot gripping claws In a paradox, cleaner air is now adding to global warming Manchin, in Reversal, Agrees to Quick Action on Climate and Tax Plan Trump is asking an appeals court to give him immunity from civil lawsuits linked to the January 6 Capitol riot 25-ton Chinese rocket debris will fall to Earth around July 31, experts predict ‘Night of terror': Female inmates raped when male detainees bribed guard, lawsuit says Matt Gaetz says "women who look like a thumb" shouldn't complain about abortion rights

In this week's episode: Two quick brief updates from previous episodes. A judge grants twitter an expedited 5 day trial against Elon Musk in October, and the abortion doctor in Indiana is taking steps to sue the AG of Indiana for defamatory statements. In our main story, Knoxville and surrounding areas experienced extreme weather, as well as the rest of the world as UN Secretary General says humanity is "facing a collective suicide over climate crisis". The House of Reps pass two bills attempting to codify them into law. The first being same sex, interracial, and inter-faith marriage, with 157 republicans voting against the bill. The second protecting the right to contraceptives, with all but 10 republicans voting against the measure. When there's a mass shooting in Indiana, the conversation shifts from 'thoughts and prayers' to solely praising a 'good guy with a gun' because it finally fits their narrative and going so far as to even praise their god for it. Lastly, another round of multiple ACAB of the week stories with some of the most egregious behavior because cops "feared for their lives". Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles Judge orders October trial for lawsuit between Elon Musk and Twitter Indiana's AG could face a lawsuit by the abortion provider for 10-year-old rape victim Humanity faces ‘collective suicide' over climate crisis, warns UN chief Democrats reluctantly coalesce around Manchin's climate-less offer on Biden bill Armed bystander shot and killed Greenwood Park Mall shooter in just 15 seconds Denver police injure 5 bystanders in LoDo while shooting man who allegedly pointed gun at officers Man says he was beaten by Oakland police in his home Video shows Southern California police shooting a Black man as he ran away

In this episode: Up first, Twitter sues Elon Musk to force him to continue with plans to purchase the company while also accusing him of "trashing" it. Surveillance footage from Uvalde shooting is released and causes additional outrage, with "the sounds of screaming children has been removed". Indiana's AG is investigating the Dr. that performed an abortion on a 10 year old rape victim. Sen. Josh Hawley is taken to task by law professor Khiara Bridges after a transphobic line of questioning. Early voting for the August election is going on now in Tennessee and we prep you on the anti-union amendment being introduced on the November ballot. Our ACAB is all local, with KCSO failing to investigate or properly report on a high speed chase ending in the deaths of two teens. KPD's new police chief Paul Noel seeks to break the "blue wall of silence" and train cops to intervene and report on the actions of other police. And lastly, the City Council voted to install a "Real Time Crime Center" with multiple cameras around the city constantly surveilling in an effort to "target violent crime" Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles Twitter sues Elon Musk to force him to buy the company — while accusing him of 'trashing' it Exclusive video from inside Uvalde school shows officers' delayed response to mass shooting Indiana attorney general says he is investigating doctor who treated 10-year-old rape victim Law professor Khiara Bridges calls Sen. Josh Hawley's questions about pregnancy 'transphobic' Even after two teens died in a police chase, Knox County Sheriff's Office didn't investigate pursuit Knoxville's new top cop aims to break the ‘blue wall of silence' ‘It feels like Big Brother' — Knoxville City Council debates police camera surveillance

In this episode: Officer Down! To our delight, a Knoxville sheriff deputy shoots partner in the leg after claiming a pit bull attacked. The AZ Gubernatorial primary debates are an SNL skit, but one of those clowns will most likely be elected. Hillsdale College president Larry Arnn insults public school teachers, while having plans to install charter schools in TN, with Bill Lee nodding in agreement. Christian Nationalists are now boldly saying the quiet part out loud, with white nationalist Nick Fuentes claiming only "Christians" can hold positions of power. Jordan Peterson is banned off twitter and would "rather die" than delete the offensive tweet. July 4th weekend was wrought with shootings and violence. The Georgia Guidestones were destroyed by explosives. And our ACAB of the week features Akron, Ohio and the press conference detailing the events leading up to Jayland Walker, unarmed, being shot with 60 bullets. Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles Deputy accidentally shot by another deputy while responding to call in Powell Hillsdale College's Larry Arnn Is Playing the Governor for a Fool Nick Fuentes Says SCOTUS Ruling Overturning Roe Shows Why People ‘That Don't Serve Jesus' Cannot Hold Public Office Jordan Peterson 'Would Rather Die' Than Delete Elliot Page Tweet Summary of Terrorism Threat to the United States Jayland Walker's corpse with 60 wounds from gunshots arrived at the coroner's office in handcuffs

In this episode: Tennesseans learn what a "Blue Alert" was after several alerts were sent to every phone. Jan 6 held an emergency committee hearing, with Mark Meadows aide Cassidy Hutchinson detailing Trumps temper tantrums and actions before and after the insurrection. Roe is officially gone, and we detail the trigger law in TN that will go into effect. But it's not just doom and gloom, we get into activism and ways you can get involved in the community. SCOTUS will have a 6-3 supermajority for likely decades and this week have handed down two additional cases beyond Dobbs that are detriment. First, they curbed EPA's power to limit greenhouse gasses, and lastly, they further eroded the establishment clause in Kennedy V Bremerton. As we warned, state officials would use the Dobbs decision to take more rights away, and first up is Alabama, citing Dobbs to ask courts to let the state ban trans health care for youth. A special thank you to talented artists Local News Legend (@Localnewslegend) for our intro, and Verum(@Verum_Music) for an extended bumper, that gave us permission to use their content for this special release. Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles 'We hear you': Blue Alert problems lead to frustration statewide, prompting TBI to apologize Former aide Cassidy Hutchinson testifies on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel Post-Roe, ‘camping' has become code for abortions. Activists say it may put people at risk. Supreme Court rules for former coach in public school prayer case Supreme Court curbs EPA's power to limit greenhouse gas emissions Alabama cites Roe decision in urging court to let state ban trans health care

In this episode: We open with the one person that apparently hates Elon Musk more than we do, his own daughter that filed to legally change not only her gender identity, but also her last name to have nothing to do with him. We then cover day 4 and 5 of the Jan 6 committee hearings, outlining Trumps plan to pressure election officials, workers, and the Department of Justice. SCOTUS has been busy this week, with three disastrous rulings, all 6-3: They allow public funds for religious schools that are sectarian in nature, they expanded gun rights to disallow states to require special needs for carrying in public, and finally, they gutted Miranda rights. Our ACAB is an update on the Uvalde officers being called an “abject failure” and were on the scene with rifles and ballistic shields, with doors unlocked and still took no action. Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles Elon Musk's child files to change name and gender DOJ officials detail Trump push to install loyalist Jeffrey Clark Supreme Court OKs use of public money for religious education Supreme Court rules out suing police for Miranda violations "An abject failure": Uvalde cops could have neutralized the shooter within three minutes

In this episode: Sam triggers tankies online, so we dive into Russian propaganda regarding the "Denazification" of Ukraine. High heat, high energy costs, and how the right are putting all the blame on Biden for...global gas prices. Patriot Front gets arrested before they can instigate a riot at a pride event. The Select Committee on Jan 6 holds 3 hearings detailing Trumps plan to overturn the election. Another local ACAB story as police separate two families for... beans because they failed to properly test what they suspected was drugs. Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles The Facts on ‘De-Nazifying' Ukraine ‘Losers!': Mob of White Supremacists Busted Near Idaho Pride Event Jan. 6 hearings have revealed a ton of new material. Here's a recap Beans mistaken for dope cost four people their freedom

In this episode: Kyle Rittenhouse says he can't wait to attend Texas A & M, "It's going to be awesome!"... except he's not enrolled. After we record the Select Committee on January 6th holds its first public hearing, including the newly released indictment on the 5 Proud Boys leaders with charges of sedition. Florida Governor Ron Desantis gets triggered over a drag show, enticing him to have meetings to potentially have CPS involved if parents introduce their children to drag show events. Desantis also wants to ban transgender affirming care for minors in an attempt to catch up to TN and TX. A TX pastor claims during a sermon that all homosexuals should be "lined up and shot in the back of the head". A weekend of violence has 3 mass shootings, and gun control debate continues to heat up. Matthew McConaughey delivers a powerful 20 minute speech surrounding gun control possibly setting up his potential run for public office. And our ACAB of the week features an update on the KPD officer resigning after he killed a driver while going 100mph on a city street without lights and sirens, and finally 3 Arizona police officers stood idly by watching a man drown in a lake, refusing to help or call for aid. Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles Kyle Rittenhouse claims he's going to Texas A & M. The university begs to differ. DeSantis weighs ordering child protective services to investigate parents who take kids to drag shows DeSantis moves to ban transition care for transgender youths, Medicaid recipients Texas pastor says gay people should be 'shot in the back of the head' in shocking sermon 'Beyond devastating': 6 dead, 25 wounded in Philadelphia, Chattanooga club shootings Three Arizona police officers are placed on leave after looking on as a man drowned

In this episode; The triumphant return of Alistair after a bout with Covid. Up first, it's finally over! Depp v. Heard trial came to a close with the jury awarding Depp monetary damages in the defamation suit against Amber Heard (along with our thoughts on that). Al, having missed the last two weeks, has returned with a vengeance against weak liberals not willing to fight. A bleak future ahead as the rise of Christian Nationalism gains traction, especially in state elections. And finally, the ongoing criticism over the Uvalde police and the series of misinformation initially reported. Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles Uvalde shooting's evolving narrative: Here are the details police have walked back Uvalde police, school district no longer cooperating with Texas probe of shooting: Sources Uvalde Police Didn't Move to Save Lives Because That's Not What Police Do Tulsa gunman bought AR-15-style rifle hours before using it to kill his former doctor, 3 others

In this episode: TN Pastor Greg Locke of Global Vision Bible Church claims he self-revoked the church's 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status after going viral for repeatedly saying during a sermon "you can't be a Christian and vote democrat!". A 288 page scathing report on decades of sexual abuse by the Southern Baptist Convention details the cover ups and blatant attacks on those accusing their abusers. An Indiana pastor confesses 'adultery' during a sermon, but the woman took to the stage claiming she was just 16 when he took her virginity. Senator Bill Cassidy (R) - LA, claims the states maternal mortality rate isn't an outlier...if you don't count the black population. We extensively cover the Uvalde elementary school shooting and the outrageous and cowardly act by police inaction. And to end on a silly note... Sharkcano! Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles Pastor Who Called Democrats 'Demons' Claims He Gave Up Tax-Exempt Status U.S. Southern Baptists release scathing report on sexual abuse ‘I Was Just 16': Pastor's ‘Adultery' Confession in Church Goes Off the Rails Why Louisiana's maternal mortality rates are so high The Police Timeline of the Texas School Shooting Has a Lot of Holes Onlookers urged police to charge into Texas school 'Sharkcano' is erupting!

In this episode: It's the Dustin and Sam show as Al could not make it due to unforeseen circumstances. Up first, Sam dives into the scariest movie he could watch on Friday the 13th, highlighting America's potential future post Roe v. Wade. We cover the primaries with Madison Cawthorn losing his primary (lol) and Dr. Oz, endorsed by Trump, in a tight race for Pennsylvania senate. Next up the "Bans off our bodies" march/rally in Knoxville that, despite nearly a thousand strong, was easily policed into tacitly remaining off the streets, therefore affecting nothing. Local rep Tim Burchett along with other republicans voted against emergency formula bill in TN. And the major news story of the week, the Buffalo grocery terrorist that espoused prominent right wing figures views of the "Great Replacement Theory". Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles Rep. Madison Cawthorn loses N.C. GOP House primary Several Tennessee congressmembers vote against emergency baby formula bill What's Behind America's Shocking Baby-Formula Shortage? Scrutiny of Republicans who embrace ‘great replacement theory' after Buffalo massacre Laws restricting lessons on racism are making it hard for teachers to discuss the massacre in Buffalo

In this episode: Cryptocurrency and NFTs crash hard this week, leaving game developer company Square Enix with losses after selling intellectual property to purchase NFTs. Following last week's leak of Alito's draft of Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health overturning Roe v. Wade, an anti abortion location was targeted by a group calling themselves "Jane's Revenge" having released a comminuque regarding their actions. The same red states prepping to ban abortion and force birth are facing high levels of formula shortages. The senate quickly passes a proposal to offer police protection to SCOTUS and their families amongst protest outside their homes. The remainder of the episode is devoted to protest actions you can partake in to cause disruptions to affect change. Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles Bitcoin Prices Plunge as $600 Billion Crypto Market Crash Accelerates Jane's Revenge: Madison Group Targeted for Abortion Stance Baby formula shortage has anxious parents stalking shelves nationwide Senators quickly pass bill to expand security for families of Supreme Court justices Republicans call for DOJ to enforce law that would bar abortion rights demonstrators from protesting at justices' homes

In this episode: Knox County Primary results are covered and boy do we have fun making fun of the biggest losers. Alistair trolls Bonds For the Win TN, a group that targets pro-mask school county board members. Grace Christian Academy has a full on KKK display and racist chants. A Maryville man is arrested after being discovered as the man that broke through the Senate Wing of the Capitol building and assaulting capitol police. Shawnee, KS city council votes to restrict shared rental to only 3 non-related individuals. And in our lead story, we bring our thoughts on the dominating news of the SCOTUS leak regarding the overturning of Roe v. Wade. Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles Video of racial slur prompts disciplinary action by Grace Christian Academy Maryville man identified illegally entering Capitol during Jan. 6 insurrection Shawnee prohibits shared room rentals in residential areas of city Supreme Court has voted to overturn abortion rights, draft opinion shows

In this Episode: We lost Sam again, but we open with brief coverage of Depp v. Heard trial which is sweeping social media by storm. Fox Nation star and media moron Tomi Lahren visits UT campus' chapter of 'Turning Point USA' claiming the leftists are gorging themselves on watermelon and beans to vomit on conservative speakers after a failed troll attempt, blatantly spreading false information. More false information as Knox County residents rail against BDSM/sex-ed being taught to teens by teachers, spreading printouts from a sex education website claiming they are being distributed by Knox County teachers. SCOTUS picks up a case of a coach suing because he received poor performance review after repeatedly, and publicly, praying on the 50 yard line after games with damaging consequences if they rule in the coach's favor. Florida Man to the rescue! After Florida bans several textbooks based on CRT and age-inappropriate books, he petitions to ban the bible based on the very same criteria, and rightfully so. 'Operation Lone Star' in Texas claims to be wildly successful, but investigative reporting shows that is not the case, rather, shows the extreme spending being done on border control that is proving ineffective. ACAB of the week features an explosive report from Minneapolis PD regarding racial disparity and excessive use of force (surprising, we know), and a KPD officer body slams a middle school student, face first, into a desk and goes unreported until a FOIA request is made. Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles Event with Fox Nation's Tomi Lahren mostly calm, despite plans of student protestors Supreme Court likely to rule for high school coach forced out for praying on the field Florida man asks schools to ban Bible following the state's efforts to remove books Reality Check: Seven Times Texas Leaders Misled the Public About Operation Lone Star Report: Minneapolis police engaged in ‘discriminatory, race-based policing' Knox County Schools declines questions about officer assault of middle schooler

In this episode: We open with Charlie Kirk from Turning Point USA claiming that high-rise apartment buildings cause....liberals? Alex Jones is back in the news again after filing bankruptcy for three InfoWars linked companies causing the pending defamation lawsuits against him to be delayed. Spoilers: He is fraudulently shuffling money away to various corporations to shift assets. A Tennessee bill would require renters to have 1 years worth of rent in order to appeal an eviction, further adding to TN's class war. However, midway through this conversation we go on an unplanned, lengthy Christian rant. Florida gerrymandered a black district, despite 5 democratic congress members staging chants and a sit-in, and then following that bill, passed another bill stripping Disney from their self-governing status. In a related story, Ted Cruz has an apparent Disney animated gay porn fetish. A PA school board votes 8-1 to deny an After School Satan, or ASS, Club from forming prompting a lawsuit which should easily succeed. Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles Conservative activist Charlie Kirk claims higher buildings leads to more liberal voters Right-wing conspiracy outlet Infowars files for bankruptcy protection as founder Alex Jones faces defamation suits New Tennessee eviction appeal law could cause hardship for low-income renters, advocates say After Democratic shutdown, Fla. Republicans pass new congressional map that kills Black district Florida Senate passes bill to strip Disney's special self-governing status TED CRUZ WARNS DISNEY PROGRAMMING WILL SOON DEPICT MICKEY AND PLUTO F--KING Satanists will sue PA school district for rejecting After School Satan Club

In this episode: Elon Musk has enough “Fuck You” money to offer to buy twitter over a grievance he has. A School Board candidate falls for the Furry conspiracy from episode 59, leading us into emotional vs rational response. TN is on the verge of passing a bill making it a crime to sleep under underpasses and public spaces, with a TN Senator bringing up Hitler as an example of one succeeding from a life of living on the streets. After covering Knox County candidates as early voting has begun, several states have passed abortion restrictions, along with a county in Texas arresting a woman on murder chargers for a self-induced abortion only to be dismissed after being jailed for 3 days. Biden has nominated a total of 90 positions in the federal judiciary, bringing diversity to the court with 70% non-white and 72% being women. And in our ACAB of the week, Anthony Thompson Jr's mother has filed suit against several defendants in an attempt to bring not only justice for Ant, but change to prevent future senseless deaths. Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles Elon Musk offers to buy Twitter Bill to punish homeless for sleeping in public spaces advances in state Senate Tennessee state senator offers Hitler as inspiration to homeless Oklahoma governor signs bill making it felony to perform an abortion 'Childbirth should not be a death sentence' Texas district attorney drops case against woman charged with murder for self-induced abortion Biden to unveil five new judicial nominees, bringing total to 90 Mother of student killed by police at Austin-East High School sues department, city

In this episode: Children pretending to be animals are now being called “Furries” and some parents are classifying the behavior as mental illness and advocating for bullying. A study group paid Fox News viewers to watch CNN and within as little as 3 days changed their minds on several topics, showing just how dangerous continuous consumption of misinformation keeps people separated from reality. Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed to SCOTUS, and we dive into upcoming cases that could be potentially damaging to society. TN is pushing a bill to ensure students are taught the “virtues of capitalism”. Our “We live in Hell” segment focuses on how TN is now the frontrunner in states introducing or passing legislation that is simply pure hatred. Some brief good news as a Staten Amazon location votes to unionize, despite large sums of money being spent on union busting firms. Our ACAB features 5 correction officers not being charged in the death of an inmate, but instead, they charge the nurse that the officers would not let assist. Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles Wisconsin school district does not have ‘furry protocol' Fox​ Viewers Are Less Likely to Believe Lies After Being Paid to Watch CNN for 30 Days: Study TN lawmakers introduce bill to ‘ensure students are taught Virtues of Capitalism' He was fired by Amazon 2 years ago. Now he's the force behind the company's 1st union How Amazon Workers Beat The Union Busters At Their Own Game Nurse indicted, 5 officers are not in case of inmate who was hog-tied, died

In this episode: We give our thoughts on the infamous "Slap" and the memes surrounding it. A judge rules against Trump attorney John Eastman clearing the way for Jan 6 committee to receive 101 emails regarding their attempt to overturn the election. Justice Clarence Thomas dissents in Jan 6 cases while his wife was texting Trump Chief of Staff pressuring him to overturn the election. A local Knoxville Starbucks votes to unionize, and an "atrocious" email from Applebee's causes mass resignations. TN Gov. Bill Lee approves $500M for a new Titans stadium that is less than 24 years old, and NY spends $850M of taxpayer money for a new Bills stadium. Meta tries to scare teens away from TikTok after hiring a Republican consulting firm, and in WTF news, an anti-abortion activist is found with 5 fetuses in their home. Our ACAB is a local Knoxville story, the DA blames a driver's death on his failure to yield despite police going 90mph with no lights or sirens through an intersection. Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles Trump probably broke the law in an effort to obstruct Jan. 6 proceedings, judge says A Knoxville Starbucks could become the first to unionize in the Southeast after employees vote in favor of joining An ‘Atrocious' Email Caused a Mass Resignation at a Kansas Applebee's Gov. Lee backs plan for $500M bond toward Tennessee Titans stadium Facebook hired Republican consulting firm Targeted Victory to turn public against rival TikTok DC Police Find 5 Fetuses in Home of Anti-Abortion Activist Lauren Handy DA blames driver for 'failure to yield' when he was killed by cop speeding without lights, siren

In this episode: We open with the absolute circus that was the confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson, especially regarding TX Senator Ted Cruz and TN Senator Marsha Blackburn proving to be absolute embarrassments engaged in political theater. In our main segment, an onslaught of anti-trans bills are being introduced and passed across the US, but with a glimmer of hope as Utah and Indiana Governors vetoing trans sports bills, however all but certain to face veto overrides. FFRF East TN Chapter receives hate mail after the national organization targets crosses placed on government property in Elizabethton TN. Our ACAB comes out of New Jersey when a black man is shot 4 times by cops in unmarked vehicles, masked, and in plain clothes. Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles DeSantis slams NCAA and Lia Thomas, declares Florida swimmer 'rightful winner' Utah governor cites suicide rates for transgender youth in vetoing sports ban bill: ‘I want them to live' Doctors and advocates brace for Alabama's ‘inhumane' trans health care ban Groups opposed to gay rights rake in millions as states debate anti-LGBTQ bills Black man grabbing tea from car shot by New Jersey police and paralyzed, lawsuit says

In this episode: In this 'doom and gloom' episode, we open making fun of the ongoing "Freedom Convoy" that think normal DC traffic is Antifa, but unfortunately the white nationalists and Q movement is gaining the attention of the GOP and emboldening them. In our main segment, ProPublica released two articles detailing the amount of welfare being hoarded by numerous states, with Tennessee coming in at #1. Listen in to find out where the money is actually going and the reason as to why they're approving less applications. Idaho passes a 'Texas-Style' abortion ban and a similar bill in Tennessee has advanced through the house. In our ACAB, police footage from two years ago finally surfaces detailing how a man tragically died in police custody as they attempted to draw blood. Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles ‘People's Convoy' Truckers Keep Thinking Regular-Ass DC Traffic Is Antifa States Are Hoarding $5.2 Billion in Welfare Funds Even as the Need for Aid Grows A Mother Needed Welfare. Instead, the State Used Welfare Funds to Take Her Son. ‘Texas-style' abortion bill advances in Tennessee House California man dies in police custody while restrained to draw blood

In this episode: We open making fun of the "People's Convoy" that accomplished nothing but was basically a tailgating BBQ event despite masking and vaccine mandates being lifted across the country. We address and debunk other claims the truckers make regarding the Keystone Pipeline XL and rise in gas prices being attributed to the Biden administration. Our ACAB this week features 'Black Panther' director Ryan Coogler being detained by police after Bank of America employees call police on him for attempting to withdraw money from his account. We have a lengthy segment shitting all over the Disney corporation for allegedly censoring same-sex content from the artists while contributing monetary donations to pro "Don't Say Gay" politicians. Trumps media platform Truth Social, which is a complete mirror of Twitter, has had a disastrous launch, but after over two weeks Al finally gets on. Knoxville's Old City is basically being destroyed by further development to support the baseball stadium. And finally we briefly touch on the lives of anti-war Russians being heavily affected by the actions of the Kremlin. Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles "The People's Convoy" by Channel 5 with Andrew Callaghan What Is the Keystone XL Pipeline? ‘Black Panther' Director Ryan Coogler Wrongly Handcuffed at Bank by Police Disney censors same-sex affection in Pixar films, according to letter from employees Old City Momentum: Hotel Opening in 2023 Russians flee Putin's crackdown as Ukraine invasion reshapes Moscow's future

In this episode: We open with a correction with a misrepresentation from our previous episode regarding a lawsuit being elevated to SCOTUS from a website designer. As it turns out, Alliance Defending Freedom picked this up, in our opinion, in an effort to provide blanket exemptions to deny gay/queer couples services. Ketanji Brown Jackson has been nominated to replace Stephen Breyer as a Supreme Court justice, and the right-wingers, especially Tucker Carlson, are losing their minds. We cover the 7 days since the Ukraine invasion by Russian forces and the racist media coverage of the refugees. Rep's MTG and Paul Gosar attend a white nationalist event supporting Russia hosted by Nick Fuentes. Knox Co. mayor Glenn Jacobs sends pro-Russia tweets, and Bill Lee supports the expansion of a charter school that has blatant pro-republican messages and white-washing of MLK history. Our brief ACAB features the only officer charged in Breonna Taylor raid being found not guilty. Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles Tucker Carlson Branded 'Racist' After Calling For Ketanji Brown Jackson's LSAT Score UPDATE: Fate Of Russian Billionaire Alisher Usmanov's Mega-Yacht In Germany Uncertain They are ‘civilised' and ‘look like us': the racist coverage of Ukraine Marjorie Taylor Greene Was Surprise Speaker at White-Nationalist Event Charter school program favored by Tennessee governor rewrites civil rights history Louisville police officer not guilty of endangering neighbors in Breonna Taylor raid

In this episode: Dustin and Al joke about attempting to join Trump's new social media "Truth Social" but the launch is a shit show. Top two prosecutors in NY Trump investigation suddenly resign, leaving the investigation potentially into peril. The foundation of Christianity is hate speech and threatening children with hell is child abuse. Based on "Christian Principles" Texas Gov. Greg Abbott calls on citizens to report parents of trans children for child abuse, and Florida's "Don't Say Gay Bill" passes and heads for DeSantis' signature. *Future Correction Warning*- After discussing the Supreme Court picking up a case from a web designer that won't make wedding celebration sites for gay couples, we argue over equal rights vs freedom of art. However, we entirely misrepresented the story after learning more and will be issuing a correction next episode. We discuss at length the Russian invasion into Ukraine and the onslaught of misinformation as a result. Our ACAB is led by Alistair discussing the Portland Police and media blatantly misrepresenting a mass shooting leaving 1 dead and 4 injured, initially attempting to paint a picture of a homeowner defending himself. Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles Two top prosecutors investigating Trump Organization resign Texas governor calls on citizens to report parents of transgender kids for abuse Supreme Court takes up case of web designer who won't work with same-sex couples A Statement from Russian Anarchists against Russian Aggression in Ukraine Anti-Authoritarian Perspectives in Ukraine Alleged gunman in Normandale Park shooting demanded protesters leave before he fired, affidavit says Andy Ngo's effort to downplay Portland shooter's far-right ties falls apart

In this episode: Kanye 'Ye' West finally gets on our radar after seeing people defend his abusive and harassing actions blaming mental illness leading to an extension and probably excessive conversation regarding mental illness and his actions. The half-time show of SBLVI draws immediate attention of racists and satanic conspiracy theorists leading us into a lengthy rabbit hole of the ongoing lawsuit by Brian Flores citing racism in the NFL, and lastly, city and school funding prioritizing sports over wellbeing and education. Our ACAB features NYPD posting an image after "busting" a group of 12 individuals that had stolen basic necessities and posing in a celebratory manner, leading us into a deep dive of the capitalistic system that creates these problems and suggesting efforts to improve upon it. Become a Patron and support the show! Links to the articles Kanye 'Ye' West's Continued Harassment of Kim Kardashian NFL hires former Obama AG Loretta Lynch to defend against racial discrimination case