American Nuthouse

It's been two weeks since the last episode... I hope you were able to entertain yourselves in the meantime. There's no particular subject in this episode, just me whining about being in a funk or rut or some sort of creative roadblock. Anyway, there are a multiplicity of headlines that should provide a giggle or two having to do with delivery robots, spring breakers, undercover cops, Bru...

As there wasn't much new of note taking place in the world, I was at a loss as to what to discuss. So, I took advantage of a convenient crutch and decided to take some of your questions. Of course, there are headlines... scads of them, as a matter of fact. And they include Florida prisoners, the Los Angeles Marathon, Jeffrey Dahmer's mother, Jeffrey Epstein's medical examiner and so...

In this episode I present the arguments for and against Operation Epic Fury. I'll then let you know if I'm for the action and provide you with my reasoning. There are also a gush of headlines that include creepy nurses, disgraced mayors, Snoop Dogg, Justin Timberlake, Kristi Noem, Joe Biden and a whole lot more. Enjoy!

In this episode I review the recently complete Winter Olympics, and the ridiculous treatment the U.S. Men's Hockey Team has received since winning the gold medal. I also provide a brief review of the State of the Union speech and leave you to judge how closely it came to the draft I went over in the previous episode. And there is a cascade of headlines that include a theoretical astrophysicis...

In this episode you will hear me read what I believe to be a rough first draft of this coming Tuesday's State of the Union Speech. I can't vouch for how close it will be to the finished product, but I'm guessing it's pretty darn close. Before I get to the speech, there's a torrent of headlines that include cabinet secretaries, sex workers, Kylie Jenner, Cardi B, Baywatch w...

In this episode I address multiple topics. I give you my take on the latest release of the Epstein files, the search for Savannah Guthrie's mother, the so-called conservatism of the Wall Street Journal, and the happenings at the Winter Olympics. There is an abundance... some might say overabundance of headlines dealing with Native American tribes, government fraud, Minneapolis yoga students,...

In this episode I discuss the disaster that is the state of Minnesota, and implicate their elected officials, the media, Republicans and the American people for what the mobs in that state are perpetrating. There is also a covey of headlines that include pro football coaches, Florida snake hunters, Bill Gates, sicko teachers, AI, your favorite rap artist and convict, and so much more. As I recorde...

I decided to keep things light this episode, so it's all about the recent Academy Award nominations. I give you my take on the ten films nominated for best picture, and why very few of them are worth seeing. I also share seven of my favorite underrated films that I highly recommend. There is a treasure trove of headlines that pick on groundhogs, snowplow drivers, college football players, bil...

In this episode I respond to criticisms I received from various listeners. Many which were sparked by the most recent episode, A House Divided. To lighten the load there's a gaggle of headlines dealing with many of the usual, and not so usual suspects including, Donald Trump, OnlyFans stars, a Super Bowl tailgate, Keifer Sutherland, jealous girlfriends, and much, much more. Enjoy!

In this episode I ponder what it might be like if the country split in two to become the Blue States of America and the Red States of America. Tensions between the two America's continue to ratchet up as we are seeing in the state of Minnesota. Will things calm down or are we destined to have a second Civil War? I propose a peaceful solution to our current dilemma. There's also a trucklo...

Welcome back for the first episode of 2026. As Donald Trump got bored over the holidays, he decided to amp things up by sending a military team into Venezuela to arrest their corrupt president and his wife (probably for not letting his sons in on their illicit, yet highly profitable schemes). I'll provide you with my take on the mission as well as provide you with my predictions for the year....

In this episode I look back at the predictions I made back in January and see how I did. I got some right and some wrong and some somewhere in the middle. I hope to do even better next year. And yes, there are headlines. They deal with the Pope, politicians, trendy restaurants, Ivy League morgue managers, former SNL stars and so much more. As this is the final episode for 2025, I wanted to wish yo...

As we approach Hanukkah, this episode is dedicated to the Festival of Lights. No headlines... just a pathetic try at poetry. Enjoy and Happy Hanukkah!

This episode is a departure from the usual, as it's devoted to music.  I discuss the nine songs that meant so much to me in between the ages of 7 and 17.  I won't list the songs here, as I felt it works better as a surprise as you listen.   There are a throng of headlines as well dealing with the familiar including an ethically challenged teacher, a transgender cheerleader, a stab happy ...

For those of you that are big fans of the headlines, you're in luck.  Those that don't care for the headlines... well, tough nuggies, as that's all your getting this episode. The headlines include illegal aliens, lesbian astronauts, radical Islamists, Gazan beauty pageant contestants and Jeffrey Epstein.  Please try to enjoy! 

I'm back from my two-week trip to Southeast Asia and I want to tell you all about it. I kept a diary, and it provides a vivid travelogue of the trip to honor Mrs. Contrarian's 65th birthday. No headlines this episode, but they'll return next week. Enjoy!

As I couldn't think of a specific topic for this episode, I dipped into the mailbag and took your questions. I'm asked about my dream job, what makes a happy marriage, my favorite movies, why there is such a thing as existence and other light-hearted topics. There are a pack of headlines to tickle your funny bone and include Hispanic Heritage Night in the National Hockey League, Illegal...

In this episode I give you the real reasons that the establishment can't stand Donald Trump. It's not his orange skin or bouffant hairdo, nor his mean tweets, or his coarse and vulgar personality. They just use those as excuses so as not to face up to the truth. You'll have to listen to get real deal. There's also a pack of headlines that include Florida executions, Bill and Hi...

If, like me, you believe that our standards have been diminished, then this episode is for you. I discuss how we as individuals have let our standards drop, and that goes double for our institutions. I take digs at sports, politics, academia, the media and more. There's a pack of headlines dealing with a Florida man, a Chicago woman, A New Jersy man, NFL officials, an Intersex professor, ever...

You probably weren't expecting a new episode so quickly, but the turgid paly of the Jets yesterday demanded an encore. It's a short episode to be sure, but I had to relieve some frustration. Be glad you're not a Jet fan. No headlines today, short and sweet. Enjoy!

In this episode I share my lifelong woe in being a fan of two of the worst sports franchises in sports, The New York Mets and New York Jets. This past weekend was particularly brutal as the Mets season ended in total collapse, and I witnessed it in person. The Jets made a mockery during their appearance on Monday Night Football, but I was fortunate to not have attended that game. I promise you&apo...

In this episode I discuss the Jimmy Kimmel contretemps and what it means for free speech. Has and should the federal government dictate what speech is appropriate and what's not? Did the Trump administration tell Disney and ABC to cancel Kimmel? Where do we stand at the current regarding free speech? There are also a horde of headlines dealing with youth football coaches, runaway cows, Jewish...

Several incidents have taken place this past month that highlight the malicious nature of the left. A school shooting by a transgender in Minneapolis, the murder of a Ukrainian refugee in Charlotte by a schizophrenic and the assassination of Charlie Kirk in Utah by a transgender friendly furry. I discuss my thoughts on all three of these incidents as well as the general state of the culture and ho...

Socialism is making a big comeback, and, in this episode, I discuss the envy and fairness arguments at the heart of this philosophy. Once Zohran Mamdani, Bernie Sanders, AOC, and Elizabeth Warren listen to this episode, I have no doubt that they'll drop socialism like a hot potato and embrace capitalism. There's also a heap of headlines having to do with the elderly groping, corn shuckin...

I figured I'd get in one more episode before the long weekend. As I don't believe I've sounded grumpy enough on recent episodes, I attempt to give sounding miserable the old, and I do mean old college try. I selected a few topics that were on my mind and let off some steam bitching about them. There's a heap of headlines to boot, with many of your favorites making an appearance...