Turn On The News by Tom Roe

Donald Drumpf Theatre radio show

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"Donald Drumpf Theatre" is the weekly radio theatre show about a fictional presidency, with parody radio coverage of the radio and its headlines. Now with computerized news readers, and fewer meddling reporters, plus aggregated reporting, and automated music. It is often a mash-up of the week's news, and sometimes a radio news fantasy with song parodies and covers all mixed in a style similar to Spike Jones, Dickie Goodman, Dr. Demento, or Richard Foreman with comedy skits, sketches, radio waves, and more. Produced by Tom Roe. tomroeradio.substack.com

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Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Drones vs. Santa or The Christmas Eve Battle of New Jersey 23.12.2024

This week: "Drones vs. Santa or The Christmas Eve Battle of New Jersey." The annual holiday episode of the “Donald Drumpf Theatre” radio show ends with New Jersey skies lit up after a battle. Opening theme includes clips from Rod Serling; Bill Cosby; Donald Drumpf; Eric Cartman; Richard Nixon; Kent Brockman ; and Jon Stewart. Thanks for the songs from Golden Earring ("Twilight Zone"), Dooley Wilso...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: The Billionaires Cabinet or I Think I'm Going to Hate It Here 18.12.2024

This week: "The Billionaires Cabinet or I Think I'm Going to Hate it Here." This week the fascist president-elect continues to bring his cronies closer. Opening theme includes clips from Rod Serling; Bill Cosby; Donald Drumpf; Eric Cartman; Richard Nixon; Kent Brockman ; and Jon Stewart. Thanks for the songs from Golden Earring ("Twilight Zone"), Randy Rainbow (“I Think I'm Going to Hate It Here”)...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Retribution or I'm Waiting for The Man 11.12.2024

I'm feeling good, I'm feeling, oh, so fine Until tomorrow, but that's just some other time I'm waiting for my man —Lou Reed This week: "Retribution or I'm Waiting for The Man." This week the fascist president-elect threatens pardons for some, and jail time for others, while the current president threatens pardons of his own. Opening theme includes clips from Rod Serling; Bill Cosby; Donald Drumpf;...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Paranoimia or Pardon Me Robert DeNiro 04.12.2024

This week: "Paranoimia or Pardon Me Robert DeNiro." This week the fascist president-elect has an ethical run-for-his-money with the current pardoning president. Opening theme includes clips from Rod Serling; Bill Cosby; Donald Drumpf; Eric Cartman; Richard Nixon; Kent Brockman ; and Jon Stewart. Thanks for the songs from Golden Earring ("Twilight Zone"), Art of Noise (“Paranoimia”), Roberta Flack...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Television Oligarchy or a Series of Distractions 26.11.2024

This week: "Television Oligarchy or a Series of Distractions." The fascist president-elect loses his consigliere this week while continuing to keep the cameras rolling. Opening theme includes clips from Rod Serling; Bill Cosby; Jon Stewart; Larys Strong; Andrew Weissmann; Rudy Giuliani; Donald Drumpf; Eric Cartman; Richard Nixon; and Kent Brockman . Thanks for the songs from Golden Earring ("Twili...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: The Cabinet of Curiosities and the Ineffective Democrats 20.11.2024

Turn On The News is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This week: "The Cabinet of Curiosities and the Ineffective Democrats." The fascist names white people within his sight/site to his unregulated inner circle. Opening theme includes clips from Rod Serling; Bill Cosby; Jon Stewart; Larys Strong; Andrew Weissmann;...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: Political Technology or Why The Fascist is the 47th President 13.11.2024

' Political technology ' is a Russian term for the professional engineering of politics. It has turned Russian politics into theatre and propaganda. — Andrew Wilson This week: " Political Technology or Why The Fascist is the 47th President." The fascist candidate with a fondness for Hitler takes his throne after a theatrical campaign. Opening theme includes clips from Rod Serling; Bill Cosby; Jon...

Donald Drumpf Theatre: America Decides 06.11.2024

This week: "America Decides." The fascist candidate with a fondness for Hitler becomes president again. Opening theme includes clips from The Conet Project ; "Saturday Night Live;" "The Simpsons;" Paul Harvey; "Citizen Kane;" 1010 WINS; Tim Walz; Bill Cosby; Jon Stewart; Larys Strong from "House of the Dragon;" and Andrew Weissmann. Thanks for the songs from Husker Du ("Turn On The News"), Shellac...

Turn On The News: Hitler Fan Re-enacts MSG Nazi Rally 30.10.2024

BREAKING THE FOURTH WALL: It is the week of the election, and this is reality? I am given a show about how one candidate likes Hitler, and is a consensus fascist. What the f**k? I have been making this case ever since a Gawker writer set up a Twitter account in late 2015 only quoting, without attribution, Benito Mussolini. It took three or four months, until Feb. 2016, when the Drumpf Twitter acco...

Turn On The News: Upside Down 23.10.2024

This week: "Upside Down." The former president wants any political opposition silenced, and he promises to employ the military on that job. Opening theme includes clips from The Conet Project ; "Saturday Night Live;" "The Simpsons;" Paul Harvey; "Citizen Kane;" 1010 WINS; Tim Walz; Bill Cosby; Jon Stewart; Larys Strong from "House of the Dragon;" and Andrew Weissmann. Thanks for the songs from Hus...

Turn On The News: The Enemy From Within 16.10.2024

This week: "The Enemy From Within." The former president wants any political opposition silenced, and he promises to employ the military on that job. Opening theme includes clips from The Conet Project ; "Saturday Night Live," "The Simpsons," Paul Harvey; "Citizen Kane;" 1010 WINS; Tim Walz; Bill Cosby; Jon Stewart, Larys Strong from "House of the Dragon;" and Andrew Weissmann. Thanks for the song...

Turn On The News: The Perfect Storm 10.10.2024

This week: "The Perfect Storm." The former president can’t remember the last time he went through such bad weather. Opening theme includes clips from The Conet Project ; "Saturday Night Live," "The Simpsons," Paul Harvey; "Citizen Kane;" 1010 WINS; Tim Walz; Bill Cosby; Jon Stewart, Larys Strong from "House of the Dragon;" and Andrew Weissmann. Thanks for the songs from Husker Du ("Turn On The New...

Turn On The News: The Purge 03.10.2024

This week: "The Purge." The former president has a rollicking weekend, proposing “one rough hour,” and comparing physiques with his former opponent. Opening theme includes clips from The Conet Project ; "Saturday Night Live," "The Simpsons," Paul Harvey; "Citizen Kane;" 1010 WINS; Tim Walz; Bill Cosby; Jon Stewart, Larys Strong from "House of the Dragon;" and Andrew Weissmann. Thanks for the songs...

Turn On The News: Personality Crisis 26.09.2024

New York Dolls photo from Wikipedia. This week: "Personality Crisis" The former president admits electoral defeat, and a mental defect. Opening theme includes clips from The Conet Project; "Saturday Night Live," "The Simpsons," Paul Harvey; "Citizen Kane;" 1010 WINS; Bill Cosby; Jon Stewart, Larys Strong from "House of the Dragon;" and Andrew Weissmann. Thanks for the songs from Husker Du ("Turn O...

Turn On The News: Who Let The Dogs Out? 19.09.2024

This week: "Who Let The Dogs Out?" The former president is chasing dogs and herding cats. Opening theme includes clips from The Conet Project; "Saturday Night Live," "The Simpsons," Paul Harvey; "Citizen Kane;" 1010 WINS; Bill Cosby; Jon Stewart, Larys Strong from "House of the Dragon;" and Andrew Weissmann. Thanks for the songs from Husker Du ("Turn On The News"), and The Replacements (“Cruella D...

Turn On The News: They're Eating The Dogs 13.09.2024

This week: "They’re Eating The Dogs." The former president is debating himself, and Kamala Harris. Opening theme includes clips from The Conet Project; "Saturday Night Live," "The Simpsons," Paul Harvey; "Citizen Kane;" 1010 WINS; Bill Cosby; Jon Stewart, Larys Strong from "House of the Dragon;" and Andrew Weissmann. Thanks for the songs from Husker Du ("Turn On The News"), Danny Elfman (“The Simp...

Turn On The News: Dream Weaver 05.09.2024

This week: "Dream Weaver" The former president is weaving a coat of many colors. Opening theme includes clips from The Conet Project; "Saturday Night Live," "The Simpsons," Paul Harvey; "Citizen Kane;" 1010 WINS; Bill Cosby; Jon Stewart, Larys Strong from "House of the Dragon;" and Andrew Weissmann. Thanks for the songs from Husker Du ("Turn On The News"), Yo La Tengo (“The Summer”), Gary Wright (...

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