Idiot of the week - 12/06/18

First up, Trump “floated” invoking the Insurrection Act—because apparently court orders are just suggestions now. He wants to deploy the National Guard to Democratic cities like it’s a game of Risk, and Oregon Republicans are out here posting fake images to hype it up. Photoshop and foolishness, y’all.Then we check in with Attorney General Pam Bondi, who showed up to a Senate hearing and gave nothing but insults and sneers. No answers, no accountability—just full-on Real Housewives energy.Meanwhile, the Trump administration is planning to withhold back pay from furloughed federal workers after the shutdown ends. Because nothing says “thank you for working without pay” like... not paying them.And speaking of the shutdown, flight delays are stacking up nationwide. Air traffic controllers are short-staffed, unpaid, and still keeping planes in the sky while the government plays chicken with basic services.And just when you thought it couldn’t get more absurd—The White House is hosting a UFC fight for Trump’s 80th birthday. That’s right. A cage match. At the people’s house. We. Can’t. Even.Frances and Angela are here to laugh through the madness, drag the nonsense, and give you The Final Word on a week that proves once again: reality is broken, and we’re just living in it.Do you want to hear more Idiots of the Week?? Become a Frangela patron at Patreon.com and get three exclusive Micro Idiot podcasts each week as our thank you for your support. Now in video!Frangela swag available at https://www.zazzle.com/store/frangela! Book a personalized video shout-out from Frangela at Cameo.com/frangeladuo. https://sexyliberal.com/Looking for Idiot of the Week? Frangela: Idiot of the Week - PodcastOur Sponsors:* Check out Bioma Health and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/FRANGELA* Check out CBDfx and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://cbdfx.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Frangela is on FIRE this week, and Something Ain’t Right is bringing the heat because the chaos is coast-to-coast and coded in all kinds of wrong.First up, we dive into the mess in Chicago, where ICE and federal agents are out here harassing, intimidating, and allegedly assaulting law-abiding citizens—especially people of color. It’s not enforcement, it’s terror tactics. And we’re not staying silent.Then we ask: what’s really up with that $20 billion financial package for Argentina? Turns out Argentina took the check and ran—straight to China. They cut the U.S. out of the soybean deal, and American farmers are left holding the empty bag. That’s what happens when diplomacy turns into dysfunction.Next, we’re apparently competing with AI actors now. Meet Tilly Norwood, a fully artificial “performer” seeking Hollywood representation. So not only are jobs disappearing, but now we’re auditioning against code? Somebody unplug this nonsense.And finally, Trump’s speech in front of military leaders was a masterclass in fear-mongering and confusion. It didn’t inspire—it alarmed. The room was tense, the message was murky, and the concern was real.Frances and Angela are here to drag the madness, uplift the truth, and remind you that when the world’s upside down, Something Ain’t Right is the place to flip it back. Let’s go.Do you want to hear more Idiots of the Week?? Become a Frangela patron at Patreon.com and get three exclusive Micro Idiot podcasts each week as our thank you for your support. Now in video!Frangela swag available at https://www.zazzle.com/store/frangela! Book a personalized video shout-out from Frangela at Cameo.com/frangeladuo.Looking for Idiot of the Week? Frangela: Idiot of the Week - PodcastOur Sponsors:* Check out Bioma Health and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/FRANGELA* Check out CBDfx and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://cbdfx.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on The Final Word, Frangela is here to break down the madness with the clarity, sass, and side-eye you need to survive this hostile government takeover.First off—yes, the U.S. government is closed. Trump and the GOP refused to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, and Democrats finally said “enough.” We unpack what a shutdown really means, what it could mean, and what Trump wants it to mean (spoiler: it’s not good).Then, in a move that’s as petty as it is unethical, the Trump administration directed federal employees to blame Democrats for the shutdown—using taxpayer-funded websites. That’s your money being used to gaslight you. Cute.Meanwhile, the job market took a nosedive: 32,000 jobs cut in September, and August’s “gain” of 54,000 was revised to a loss of 3,000. We’re calling it what it is—economic whiplash with a side of spin.Next, Trump signed an executive order pledging a U.S. security guarantee to Qatar after Israel’s strike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders. International diplomacy or is this the price of that plane? We’ve got thoughts.And then there’s Secretary of Crazy/Defense/War Pete Hegseth, who gathered hundreds of top military leaders just to body shame, threaten, and bore them into oblivion. It’s giving insecure middle school bully with a budget.Finally, we take on the soulless participation of U.S. comedians in the inaugural Riyadh Comedy Festival—funded by the Saudi government. We love comedy, but not when it’s bought and sanitized by authoritarian regimes.Frances and Angela are bringing the truth, the fire, and the final word—because when the government’s closed and the circus is in town, somebody’s gotta keep the lights on.Do you want to hear more Idiots of the Week?? Become a Frangela patron at Patreon.com and get three exclusive Micro Idiot podcasts each week as our thank you for your support. Now in video!Frangela swag available at https://www.zazzle.com/store/frangela! Book a personalized video shout-out from Frangela at Cameo.com/frangeladuo. https://sexyliberal.com/Looking for Idiot of the Week? Frangela: Idiot of the Week - PodcastOur Sponsors:* Check out Bioma Health and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/FRANGELA* Check out CBDfx and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://cbdfx.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Something Ain’t Right, Frangela is over it. Like, deep sigh, long stare, “is this real life?” levels of over it.First up, the Trump administration is working overtime to roll back enforcement of fair housing laws. Because apparently, making it harder for people to live with dignity is the new national pastime. We break down the policy, the impact, and the audacity.Then, in a twist of global generosity that smells like selective compassion, the U.S. is ready to extend a financial lifeline to Argentina. Meanwhile, folks here are rationing insulin and dodging eviction notices. Make it make sense.Next, we ask the question no one wants to answer: why are people spending $8,000 on lifelike baby dolls called “reborns”? Is it therapy? Is it delusion? Is it just rich people being weird again? We investigate.And finally, the Ryder Cup turned into a showcase of fan ugliness that felt like a direct reflection of Trump’s all-caps America. Booing, brawling, and belligerence—because even golf isn’t safe from the nonsense.Tune in, because Something Ain’t Right—and we’re not pretending it is.Do you want to hear more Idiots of the Week?? Become a Frangela patron at Patreon.com and get three exclusive Micro Idiot podcasts each week as our thank you for your support. Now in video!Frangela swag available at https://www.zazzle.com/store/frangela! Book a personalized video shout-out from Frangela at Cameo.com/frangeladuo. https://sexyliberal.com/Looking for Idiot of the Week? Frangela: Idiot of the Week - PodcastOur Sponsors:* Check out Bioma Health and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/FRANGELA* Check out CBDfx and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://cbdfx.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome back to The Final Word, where Frances and Angela are holding it down on Earth One—because somebody has to make sense of this mess.We kick off with Donald Trump’s “deranged” performance at the United Nations General Assembly. It was less diplomacy, more open mic night at a conspiracy convention. From Ukraine maybe taking extra territory to science being whatever he feels—we’re unpacking the chaos, the cringe, and the consequences.Then we turn to the tragic shooting at a Dallas ICE field office, where one detainee was killed and two others critically wounded. It’s a horrifying reminder of the violence baked into our immigration system—and the silence around it is deafening.Meanwhile, Jimmy Kimmel is back on ABC after public pressure made Disney rethink his indefinite suspension. We all did that people! Take your bow!And in a blast from the viral past, measles cases in the U.S. just hit their highest levels since 1992. That’s right—anti-vax nonsense has officially brought us back to the nineties, and we are not amused.Also: Trump now claims Tylenol causes autism. Yes, you read that right. Apparently science is now based on vibes, and we’re all just living in his fever dream.Plus, your emails—smart, funny, and full of righteous rage. We read them, we love them, and we shout you out.Frangela’s got the truth, the tea, and the side-eye you need to survive another week on this spinning ball of foolishness. Buckle up, because The Final Word is here to drag the madness into the light.Do you want to hear more Idiots of the Week?? Become a Frangela patron at Patreon.com and get three exclusive Micro Idiot podcasts each week as our thank you for your support. Now in video!Frangela swag available at https://www.zazzle.com/store/frangela! Book a personalized video shout-out from Frangela at Cameo.com/frangeladuo. https://sexyliberal.com/Looking for Idiot of the Week ?https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frangela-idiot-of-the-week/id1742512316Our Sponsors:* Check out Bioma Health and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/FRANGELA* Check out CBDfx and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://cbdfx.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Something Ain’t Right, Frangela is taking you on a world tour of wrongness—and asking why the biggest stories on the planet are getting buried like your cousin’s mixtape.First up, Gen Z in Nepal said “not today, patriarchy” and overthrew their government, installing the country’s first female Prime Minister. That’s historic, revolutionary, and somehow... barely a blip in the headlines. We see you, young people. And we salute you.Meanwhile, the civil war in Sudan has displaced 14 million people. Fourteen. Million. But where’s the coverage? Where’s the outrage? Where’s the humanity? Something ain’t right.Then we look at the U.K., Canada, and Australia—three major players who just recognized Palestine. That’s a seismic shift in global politics, and yet the U.S. media is acting like it’s just another Tuesday.And speaking of Tuesdays, President Trump just vowed to defend Poland and the Baltic states if Russia keeps escalating tensions. This, despite not being able to increase sanctions against Russia. So... we’re talking tough but walking soft? Don’t hold your breath, y’all.Frances and Angela are here to shine a light on the stories that matter, call out the silence, and drag the nonsense with love, laughter, and a whole lot of truth. Because when the world’s on fire and the news won’t tell you, Something Ain’t Right will.Do you want to hear more Idiots of the Week?? Become a Frangela patron at Patreon.com and get three exclusive Micro Idiot podcasts each week as our thank you for your support. Now in video!Frangela swag available at https://www.zazzle.com/store/frangela! Book a personalized video shout-out from Frangela at Cameo.com/frangeladuo. https://sexyliberal.com/Looking for Idiot of the Week? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frangela-idiot-of-the-week/id1742512316Our Sponsors:* Check out Bioma Health and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/FRANGELA* Check out CBDfx and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://cbdfx.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Idiot of the Week, the foolishness is so potent, we’re convinced these folks woke up and chose chaos. Frangela is here to crown the dumbest of the dumb, and trust us—this week’s contenders did not come to play.First up, four hikers in the Catskills decided to trip while tripping—on magic mushrooms. Spoiler alert: nature didn’t vibe with their vibe, and they had to be rescued. That’s not a spiritual journey, that’s a taxpayer-funded babysitting session.Then we head to British Columbia, where a man was ticketed for driving a pink Barbie Jeep while impaired. Sir, if you’re gonna break the law, at least do it in a vehicle that can hit 10 mph.Next, we meet a woman in Staffordshire who misunderstood “family fun day” and stripped down to her bra to twerk—for an hour. Ma’am, this was not Fun Day After Dark. There were toddlers. There were juice boxes. There were regrets.And finally, a scuba-suited man pulled off a robbery at a Disney Springs restaurant. That’s right—he came for the cash dressed like he was auditioning for Finding Nemo: The Heist. So, who will take home the crown of Idiot of the Week? Tune in as Frances and Angela break it all down. Because stupidity is forever, and Frangela is here to document it.Do you want to hear more Idiots of the Week?? Become a Frangela patron at Patreon.com and get three exclusive Micro Idiot podcasts each week as our thank you for your support. Now in video!Frangela swag available at https://www.zazzle.com/store/frangela! Book a personalized video shout-out from Frangela at Cameo.com/frangeladuo. https://sexyliberal.com/Looking for Idiot of the Week ?https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frangela-idiot-of-the-week/id1742512316Our Sponsors:* Check out Bioma Health and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/FRANGELA* Check out CBDfx and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://cbdfx.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on The Final Word, Frangela is cutting through the noise with razor-sharp truth and zero tolerance for the madness. Because when the headlines read like dystopian fiction, somebody’s gotta say it out loud.We begin with the deeply disturbing story out of Mississippi, where two men—one a Black student at Delta State University, the other a white unhoused man—were found hanged on the same day. The silence around these deaths is deafening, and we’re asking the questions the media won’t.Then we turn to the FCC’s very public tantrum, where Chair Brendan Carr threatened Disney over Jimmy Kimmel’s content—on a podcast. And just like that, Kimmel’s off the air. So now we’re canceling comedians through government intimidation? That’s not regulation, that’s retaliation.Not to be outdone, Secretary Ice Barbie—aka Kristi Noem—joined “Operation Midway Blitz” and proudly posted video of what turned out to be a wrongful arrest of a U.S. citizen. Because nothing says leadership like violating civil rights for clout.Meanwhile, former CDC Director Susan Monarez told senators she was fired by Secretary Brain Worm—yes, RFK Jr.—for refusing to rubber-stamp recommendations from his handpicked panel. Science? Facts? Apparently those are optional now.And finally, Kash Patel showed up to Congress and kept it unclassy, delivering testimony that was less “official” and more “unhinged group chat energy.” We’ve got the receipts and the side-eye.Frangela’s here to break it all down with brilliance, boldness, and the kind of clarity that cuts through the chaos. Because when the system keeps showing us it’s broken, The Final Word is where truth gets the mic.Our Sponsors:* Check out Bioma Health and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/FRANGELA* Check out CBDfx and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://cbdfx.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on Something Ain’t Right, Frangela is here to break down the madness with truth, wit, and a whole lot of side-eye—because the world is showing out and we are not letting it slide.First, we talk about the tragic killing of Charlie Kirk. Let’s be clear: how he died was abominable and wrong. But the right’s response? Vicious, performative, and dripping with irony. Suddenly, the folks who cheer on political violence are clutching pearls—and we’re here to unpack every hypocritical syllable.Then, after years of swirling scandal, the Epstein mess finally takes down a politician... just not an American one. We’re looking at the global fallout and asking why U.S. leaders keep dodging accountability like it’s a sport.Next, the Supreme Court drops a ruling that basically says: if you’re brown, you’re suspicious. That’s not justice—that’s profiling dressed up in a robe. We’re calling it what it is: dangerous, racist, and deeply wrong.And finally, in a move so petty it deserves its own soap opera, the company that bought Publisher’s Clearing House has decided not to pay some past winners. You thought you won a million dollars? Turns out you won a lesson in corporate cruelty.Frangela’s got the receipts, the rage, and the realness. Because when the system keeps showing us it’s broken, Something Ain’t Right is here to say it loud.Do you want to hear more Idiots of the Week?? Become a Frangela patron at Patreon.com and get three exclusive Micro Idiot podcasts each week as our thank you for your support. Now in video!Frangela swag available at https://www.zazzle.com/store/frangela! Book a personalized video shout-out from Frangela at Cameo.com/frangeladuo. https://sexyliberal.com/Looking for Idiot of the Week? https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frangela-idiot-of-the-week/id1742512316Our Sponsors:* Check out Bioma Health and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/FRANGELA* Check out CBDfx and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://cbdfx.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week on The Final Word, Frangela is bringing the heat, the receipts, and the clarity you need to cut through the chaos. We’re not here to play—we’re here to break it all down with intelligence, insight, and a whole lot of truth.We begin with the tragic killing of Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. The media calls him a “conservative activist,” but we’re digging deeper into the rise of political violence and the dangerous role far-right extremism and white nationalism continue to play in American discourse. This isn’t just a moment—it’s a warning.Next, we unpack the staggering revision in job numbers: 911,000 fewer jobs than originally reported. That’s not a rounding error—that’s a reality check. What does it mean for working people, and why aren’t we talking about it more?Then we turn to Michigan, where a judge dismissed charges against 15 Republicans who signed false certificates claiming to be Trump electors in 2020. The implications for accountability and election integrity are chilling.Meanwhile, the Missouri House approved a new congressional map that conveniently erases one Democratic seat. Gerrymandering isn’t new, but this level of shamelessness deserves its own spotlight.And in a move that has civil rights advocates sounding alarms, the Justice Department is pushing to build a national voter roll database and share it with Homeland Security. We’re asking: who benefits, and who gets left out?Finally, Trump brushed off the release of his 2003 birthday letter to Jeffrey Epstein as a “dead issue.” But when it comes to proximity to power and predators, we believe the public deserves more than dismissal.It’s been a craptastic week, but Frangela’s got the final word—smart, sharp, and unapologetically real. Tune in, because understanding the mess is the first step to cleaning it up.Do you want to hear more Idiots of the Week?? Become a Frangela patron at Patreon.com and get three exclusive Micro Idiot podcasts each week as our thank you for your support. Now in video!Frangela swag available at https://www.zazzle.com/store/frangela! Book a personalized video shout-out from Frangela at Cameo.com/frangeladuo. https://sexyliberal.com/Looking for Idiot of the Week ?https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/frangela-idiot-of-the-week/id1742512316Our Sponsors:* Check out Bioma Health and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://gobioma.com/FRANGELA* Check out CBDfx and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://cbdfx.com* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code FRANGELA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.rosettastone.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy