#798 – “Our COVID Journey, What We Missed, A$$hole of Today feat. Melissa Riley, and Takin’ Care of Biz feat. Pete Kadens.”

Thank you to the sponsor for a portion of today's episode: Uplift Desk! Get 5% off with code IDOUBTIT at https://upliftdesk.com/idoubtit   Jesse and Brittany discuss their recent outing to watch Alex Garland's new movie "Civil War," listener emails and voicemails related to a caller from the previous episode who expressed disappointment in comments they see that are negative toward religion as well as a question about abortion exemptions and how they work in practice, the start of the opening arguments for the historic criminal trial for Trump, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's recent decision to donate to the campaign arm for House Democrats and her fantastic response to a question posed by Mehdi Hasan, and A$$hole of Today featuring Matt Walsh's hateful comments about the WNBA which reveal the lie at the heart of his claims to be concerned about "protecting women's sports." SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoJoin the private Facebook listener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1770575259637583Send a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609.Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/IDoubtItPodcastJesse on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dollemoreBrittany on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanyepageBuy a T-Shirt, Hoodie, Mug, or Tote: https://www.dollemore.infoPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thank you to the sponsor for a portion of today's episode: Uplift Desk! Get 5% off with code IDOUBTIT at https://upliftdesk.com/idoubtit   Jesse and Brittany discuss their recent appearance in North Carolina where they gave a talk for the Triangle Freethought Society, listener emails and voicemails related to corrections from previous episodes, good news, and frustrations with criticism of religious folks, updates on the sentencing on state charges for the Goon Squad in Mississippi as well as the problem of gangs in the LAPD, the Arizona Supreme Court decision on abortion and subsequent desperation on display from Republicans to distance themselves from what they've done, and A$$hole of Today feat. Jesse Watters. Brittany's article on the shades of atheism: https://www.skeptic.com/reading_room/the-three-shades-of-atheism-how-atheists-differ-in-their-views-on-god/SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoJoin the private Facebook listener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1770575259637583Send a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609.Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/IDoubtItPodcastJesse on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dollemoreBrittany on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanyepageBuy a T-Shirt, Hoodie, Mug, or Tote: https://www.dollemore.infoPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thank you to the sponsor for a portion of today's episode: Uplift Desk! Get 5% off with code IDOUBTIT at https://upliftdesk.com/idoubtit Subscribe to Jesse's new podcast with Ian here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqbW9QmJB5knZuNvQPZzOYyNljlVm7wPR Jesse and Brittany invite friend-of-the-show Ian Brinksman to join us to promote his new podcast with Jesse called "HBO's John Adams: A Revolutionary Review!" Together, they discuss the new podcast, but also listener communication related to Joe Biden's limitations and Democrats' inaction on crucial issues, follow-up related to the upcoming recall effort underway in Enid, Oklahoma, to replace Judd Blevins, who was exposed for his connections to white supremacist organizations and his marching in Charlottesville, a new lawsuit against the cop who thought he was being attacked by an acorn, the new case of teenager Kadarius Smith who was killed by a police officer in Mississippi where Attorney Benjamin Crump is alleging a cover-up, Donald Trump's latest court predicaments including his newest gag order and latest attempts to attack the judge in his hush-money case, and A$$hole of Today feat. Republicans suing to stop student loan forgiveness. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoJoin the private Facebook listener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1770575259637583Send a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609.Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/IDoubtItPodcastJesse on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dollemoreBrittany on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanyepageBuy a T-Shirt, Hoodie, Mug, or Tote: https://www.dollemore.infoPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thank you to the sponsor for a portion of today's episode: Uplift Desk! Get 5% off with code IDOUBTIT at https://upliftdesk.com/idoubtitJesse and Brittany discuss the coming election year and the pattern they've noticed regarding increased volatility and death threats for content creators in the political space, listener emails related to language surrounding abortion, third-party prospects, and our upcoming speaking engagement in North Carolina, the sentencing on federal charges for the Mississippi "Goon Squad" members, Jared Kushner's recent comments on Gaza which shed light on the different approaches to the ongoing war in Gaza between a Trump and Biden Administration, Jim Jordan's recent appearance on 60 minutes where he defended misinformation running rampant on social media in honor of the First Amendment, the lastest Trump court news, and Takin' Care of Biz feat. Arizona State Senator Eva Burch. Check out our upcoming speaking events in North Carolina here: https://www.trianglefreethought.org/2024-events/april-program-meeting-dollemore-page SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoJoin the private Facebook listener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1770575259637583Send a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609.Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/IDoubtItPodcastJesse on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dollemoreBrittany on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanyepageBuy a T-Shirt, Hoodie, Mug, or Tote: https://www.dollemore.infoPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypal Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Thank you to the sponsor for a portion of today's episode: Uplift Desk! Get 5% off with code IDOUBTIT at https://upliftdesk.com/idoubtitJesse and Brittany discuss an upcoming speaking appearance with the Triangle Freethought Society in Raleigh, North Carolina (details below), listener emails and voicemails related to retirement and Social Security and Nex Benedict's death, the New Orleans rats feasting on marijuana, Don Lemon's interview with Elon Musk which prompted the cancellation of Don's planned show on Twitter, Steven Mnuchin floating possible move to purchase TikTok, Aaron Rodgers' name popping up on RFK Jr's VP list and his alleged Sandy Hook trutherism, an effort in Oklahoma to recall a city commissioner with white supremacist views and ties, Arizona Republicans' refusal to protect contraceptive, Vice President Kamala Harris' historic visit to an abortion clinic in Minnesota, and Rep. Ilhan Omar's decision on whether to support President Biden in the general election in November. Triangle Freethought Society Event: https://www.trianglefreethought.org/2024-events/april-program-meeting-dollemore-pageSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoJoin the private Facebook listener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1770575259637583Send a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609.Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/IDoubtItPodcastJesse on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dollemoreBrittany on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanyepageBuy a T-Shirt, Hoodie, Mug, or Tote: https://www.dollemore.infoPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss Brittany's GOOD colonoscopy results and the 10-year anniversary of the podcast, listener emails and voicemails related to Super Tuesday election results in North Carolina and how the 2024 election will impact the success of the show, Republican Nancy Mace's appearance with George Stephanopoulos in a fantastic example of how to hold elected officials accountable, Biden's Post-SOTU appearances show that he's continuing his strong message and performance, Trump's meeting and praise of the Prime Minister of Hungary, Viktor Orbán, and what is signals for a possible second Trump term, as well as details about Trump's private alleged praise of Hitler, on the ground reporting in Gaza, and Takin' Care of Biz feat. Lisa Kanarek and Gaia. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoJoin the private Facebook listener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1770575259637583Send a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609.Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/IDoubtItPodcastJesse on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dollemoreBrittany on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanyepageBuy a T-Shirt, Hoodie, Mug, or Tote: https://www.dollemore.infoPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss Brittany's first colonoscopy, listener emails and voicemails related to correcting our errors, tempering criticism of Biden, and "differing opinions on genocide," the Biden Administration's decision to airdrop aid into Gaza after the horrifying slaughter by the IDF of innocent Palestinians desperate for food, Senator Tommy Tuberville's concern with immigrants lacking "Judo-Christian values," and Republican Presidential Candidate Nikki Haley's appearance on Meet the Press where she continued not to be clear about whether she will eventually endorse Donald Trump for president despite admitting she doesn't know whether he will follow the Constitution if elected. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoJoin the private Facebook listener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1770575259637583Send a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609.Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/IDoubtItPodcastJesse on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dollemoreBrittany on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanyepageBuy a T-Shirt, Hoodie, Mug, or Tote: https://www.dollemore.infoPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss Meta's new political censorship, which will impact political creators, listener emails and voicemails related to the mental toll of financial struggles and defense of landlords, the recent IVF ruling in Alabama, including comments from Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Tom Parker on a QAnon conspiracy theorist's show, Senator Tommy Tuberville's lack of understanding about IVF, and Gavin Newsom's skillful rebuttal to the GOP, and Nex Benedict's tragic killing in Oklahoma and a hateful response from Oklahoma State Senator Tom Woods. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoJoin the private Facebook listener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1770575259637583Send a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609.Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/IDoubtItPodcastJesse on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dollemoreBrittany on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanyepageBuy a T-Shirt, Hoodie, Mug, or Tote: https://www.dollemore.infoPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss the big conversation this week related to Joe Biden's age and whether he should step down before the convention, listener emails and voicemails related to criticism of other left media organizations and supporting poor people, Donald Trump's loss in the New York fraud trial and his upcoming court appearances, Nikki Haley's continued instance that she has a chance in the race, Bret Baier's mild pushback of Donald Trump's election lies, and a new study showing half of American renters are paying more than 30% of their income on rent. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoJoin the private Facebook listener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1770575259637583Send a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609.Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/IDoubtItPodcastJesse on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dollemoreBrittany on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanyepageBuy a T-Shirt, Hoodie, Mug, or Tote: https://www.dollemore.infoPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Jesse and Brittany discuss the ridiculous prices of Super Bowl tickets, listener emails and voicemails related to nonbeliever communities, pocket constitutions, and who is to blame for the ongoing international conflicts, a viral video showing "migrants assaulting police" which turned out to leave out the rest of the story, leftist news outlets that failed to take into consideration the full picture of the migrant story, and Missouri Republicans rejecting exceptions for rape and incest in the state's abortion ban. Body Cam footage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSQRenKUwjY&t=142s Freedom from Religion Foundation: https://ffrf.org/outreach/ffrf-chaptersAmerican Humanist Association: https://americanhumanist.org/get-involved/find-or-start-a-chapter/ American Atheists: https://www.atheists.org/activism/affiliates/MeetUp: https://www.meetup.com/ Triangle Freethought Society: https://www.trianglefreethought.org/ SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: http://www.TeamDollemore.comNEW MERCH AVAILABLE AT: http://www.dollemore.infoJoin the private Facebook listener group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1770575259637583Send a text or voicemail of fewer than three minutes to (657) 464-7609.Show Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IDoubtPodcastShow Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/IDoubtItPodcastJesse on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/dollemoreBrittany on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/brittanyepageBuy a T-Shirt, Hoodie, Mug, or Tote: https://www.dollemore.infoPatreon: http://www.dollemore.com/patreonPayPal: http://www.dollemore.com/paypalAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy