Facepalm America

We discuss robots the kind that can perform useful tasks, but also take your job... or possibly your life. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Facepalm America thrills you and chills you with tales of sewage terror from Billings, Montana, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and Los Angeles, CA. Check out one of the originals here: https://www.ktvq.com/news/local-news/it-could-happen-to-you-billings-couple-takes-sewer-back-up-fight-to-montanas-highest-court Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--518...

We continue our conversation with General Peter Zwack and discuss the prospect of Russia invading Ukraine and how the US might react. Retired Brigadier General Peter B. Zwack is a Wilson Center Global Fellow at the Kennan Institute. In 1980 he began his 34-year U.S. Army career as an intelligence and security officer in a nuclear capable artillery battalion. Three decades later, he served as the U...

General Peter Zwack joins us for a discussion of whether there could be another civil war in the United States, how the military might be involved, and how we can prevent if from happening. Retired Brigadier General Peter B. Zwack is a Wilson Center Global Fellow at the Kennan Institute. In 1980 he began his 34-year U.S. Army career as an intelligence and security officer in a nuclear capable arti...

We speak with Rudi Keller of the Missouri Independent who talks about the causes behind the massive undercounting of COVID deaths in America and how politics plays into it. Read the original article here: https://missouriindependent.com/2021/12/22/uncounted-inaccurate-death-certificates-across-the-country-hide-the-true-toll-of-covid-19/ Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/...

Beowulf discusses some strange holiday traditions, reviews the movie "Don't Look Up", and talks about political trading cards and the perils of amateur podiatry. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Beowulf talks with actor and comedian Jonh Fugelsang about the end of Biden's Build Back Better plan and tells us what he would wish for if he could make on political Christmas come true. Plus, Tesla drivers playing video games, private jet companies bilking the taxpayer, and more Amazon madness. Call us at (202) 656-6271‬ if you'd like to talk with us on the show about what your political Christm...

Companies including Amazon have been accused of having ordered workers to keep at their posts as tornados approached during the recent Midwestern disasters. We examine the deadly details. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

The maple syrup crisis is upon us... and Canada is taking action! Will there be enough syrup for our pancakes? Will New Jersey start producing maple syrup? Listen and find out! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Lucille Ball is the topic when Beowulf speaks with Ben Mankiewicz, host of Turner Classic Movies and the new season of their podcast The Plot Thickens: "Lucy". They discuss "I Love Lucy", her early struggles, her interaction with the House on UnAmerican Activities Committee, and more. Listen at theplotthickens.tcm.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-am...

Facepalm America brings you a holiday horror story of customer service that will chill you to the bone. Listen to the harrowing tale of Kate Klonick. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Mark Joseph Stern of Slate talks with Beowulf about how a ruling by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals could be used to bring down American government as we know it. Article: https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/11/joe-biden-vaccine-mandate-fifth-circuit.html Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Beowulf speaks with Kyle Cheney of POLITICO about the January 6th investigation and discusses Trump's taekwondo belt, and donut beer. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Beowulf talks with callers about Kyle Rittenhouse being found not guilty on all charges. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Beowulf speaks with Gene Ludwig of the Ludwig Institute for Shared Economic Prosperity and why the unemployment rate doesn't make sense, talks with Igor Volsky of Guns Down America about the new Oath Keeper on the NRA board of directors, and why you should NOT take a bath in borax to unvaxx yourself. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/sup...

Beowulf kicks off the first program by describing an unfortunate incident that happened to Joe Biden, interviewing angry West Virginia Democrat Richard Ojeda (@Ojeda4America), and discussing the decline of fall of the Blue Light Special. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .

Beowulf Rochlen covers the inanity and insanity of American politics and culture in the first half of the 21st century. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/facepalm-america--5189985/support .