The Surly Realist

The United States has dropped bombs onto Iranian nuclear enrichment sites.  We are going to discuss that and the media’s comical response.   Please give the show a rating and review.  If you give a 5-star rating along with the review, it will be read on a future show!       Contact Info:  surlyrealist@gmail.com Twitter/X: @thesurlyrealist Supporters can click here to donate to the show: https://ww...

Between the riots in California, Swedish Doom Goblins showing up in Gaza, and “Pride” month, there is a lot to talk about!   Please give the show a rating and review.  If you give a 5-star rating along with the review, it will be read on a future show!       Contact Info:  surlyrealist@gmail.com Twitter/X: @thesurlyrealist Supporters can click here to donate to the show: https://www.spreaker.com/p...

The second term of Donald Trump as president is barely six weeks old, and the fun has been non-stop!    Please give the show a rating and review.  If you give a 5-star rating along with the review, it will be read on a future show!       Contact Info:  surlyrealist@gmail.com Twitter/X: @thesurlyrealist Supporters can click here to donate to the show: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-surly-real...

Since the last episode, the inauguration of Donald Trump back into office has happened, and the swamp draining has begun.  First stop, the USAID organization.   Please give the show a rating and review.  If you give a 5-star rating along with the review, it will be read on a future show!       Contact Info:  surlyrealist@gmail.com Twitter/X: @thesurlyrealist Supporters can click here to donate to...

California is dealing with some serious wildfires right now.  Since this seems to be an annual occurrence, it should not be a huge surprise.  However, the response this time have been very different for a lot of reasons.   Please give the show a rating and review.  If you give a 5-star rating along with the review, it will be read on a future show!       Contact Info:  surlyrealist@gmail.com Twitt...

What’s the difference in the outcomes when the Left calls for a boycott of a business as opposed to the Right?  Why is there such a drastic deviation in the results?   Please give the show a rating and review.  If you give a 5-star rating along with the review, it will be read on a future show!       Contact Info:  surlyrealist@gmail.com Twitter/X: @thesurlyrealist Supporters can click here to don...

Although he had repeatedly said he wouldn’t do it, Joe Biden just pardoned Hunter Biden for all Federal crimes he was convicted for.  This is a prime example of what can be referred to as “Not My Kid” Syndrome.   Please give the show a rating and review.  If you give a 5-star rating along with the review, it will be read on a future show!       Contact Info:  surlyrealist@gmail.com Twitter/X: @the...

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) recently had a tirade on the Congressional floor about who is allowed to say they are “oppressed”.  Time to discuss.   Please give the show a rating and review.  If you give a 5-star rating along with the review, it will be read on a future show!       Contact Info:  surlyrealist@gmail.com Twitter/X: @thesurlyrealist Supporters can click here to donate to the...

The left wing are still having meltdowns over Trump.  Time to discuss those, and the celebrations that have been happening as well.   Please give the show a rating and review.  If you give a 5-star rating along with the review, it will be read on a future show!       Contact Info:  surlyrealist@gmail.com Twitter/X: @thesurlyrealist Supporters can click here to donate to the show: https://www.sprea...

As promised, here is an episode all about some of the purported Project 2025 agenda items.   Please give the show a rating and review.  If you give a 5-star rating along with the review, it will be read on a future show!       Contact Info:  surlyrealist@gmail.com Twitter/X: @thesurlyrealist Supporters can click here to donate to the show: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-surly-realist--631649...

The election was a week ago, and since Kamala Harris lost, the Democrats are all pointing fingers at each other as to whose to blame.    Please give the show a rating and review.  If you give a 5-star rating along with the review, it will be read on a future show!       Contact Info:  surlyrealist@gmail.com Twitter/X: @thesurlyrealist Supporters can click here to donate to the show: https://www.sp...

Trump wins!  In what is considered the biggest political comeback in history, Donald Trump is going to once again be President of the United States of America!  Time to figure out how it all happened.   Please give the show a rating and review.  If you give a 5-star rating along with the review, it will be read on a future show!       Contact Info:  surlyrealist@gmail.com Twitter/X: @thesurlyreali...

Election Day is finally here!  Will the people vote for the chance to Make America Great Again, or will they choose to stay in the downward spiral?   Please give the show a rating and review.  If you give a 5-star rating along with the review, it will be read on a future show!       Contact Info:  surlyrealist@gmail.com Twitter/X: @thesurlyrealist Supporters can click here to donate to the show: h...

The election is now only two days away.  Kamala Harris is still proving herself to be inept and deceptive.    Please give the show a rating and review.  If you give a 5-star rating along with the review, it will be read on a future show!       Contact and listening Info:  surlyrealist@gmail.com Twitter/X: @thesurlyrealist Supporters can click here to donate to the show: https://www.spreaker.com/po...

The campaign for Donald Trump’s presidential run has a new, unofficial slogan of “Harris Broke It, Trump Will Fix It”.  Time to discuss this.   Please give the show a rating and review.  If you give a 5-star rating along with the review, it will be read on a future show!       Contact and listening Info:  surlyrealist@gmail.com Twitter/X: @thesurlyrealist Supporters can click here to donate to the...

Kamala Harris decided to be brave and give an interview on Fox News a few days ago. As expected, when she’s not given easy questions, she utterly failed.    Please give the show a rating and review.  If you give a 5-star rating along with the review, it will be read on a future show!       Contact and listening Info:  surlyrealist@gmail.com Twitter/X: @thesurlyrealist Supporters can click here to...

Ever since Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was announced as Kamala Harris’s Vice Presidential pick, the stories of his false claims going back many years have been coming to light.  This episode is going to touch on a few of those claims.   Please give the show a rating and review.  If you give a 5-star rating along with the review, it will be read on a future show!       Contact and listening Info: ...

Hurricane Helene has caused a heartbreaking amount of destruction to six states, particularly the western part of North Carolina.  How many are confirmed dead so far, how many are still missing, how has the current administration responded to help?  These questions and more are discussed on this episode.   Please give the show a rating and review.  If you give a 5-star rating along with the review...

Identity politics is just one more thing the left uses to divide us.  This is just a short discussion.   Please give the show a rating and review.  If you give a 5-star rating along with the review, it will be read on a future show!       Contact and listening Info:  surlyrealist@gmail.com Twitter/X: @thesurlyrealist Supporters can click here to donate to the show: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast...

This is only the first of many episodes from the Surly Realist.   Please give the show a rating and review.  If you give a 5-star rating along with the review, it will be read on a future show!       Contact info:  surlyrealist@gmail.com Twitter/X: @thesurlyrealist Supporters can click here to donate to the show: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-surly-realist--6316494/support   ➞ Music by Karl...