Frangela: The Final Word

Fees, Felons, and Shady Medicine This week on  Something Ain’t Right , we hand a big ol’ thank-you to listener Gordon A. for spotting the latest legislative sneak attack: a shiny new travel fee to enter the U.S., buried deep in the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” like it’s a footnote in fine print nobody reads. (Except Gordon. Gordon reads.) Next up, we give some serious stank-eye to the Los Angeles...

First, Trump calls his own Epstein-file-demanding supporters “stupid,” which is a bit rich coming from the man who once claimed windmills cause cancer. Then, the former president teases firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell like he's choosing toppings at a froyo bar—“Maybe I will, maybe I won’t... extra sprinkles?” Meanwhile, is the Justice Department playing election "games," asking nine sta...

This week on  Something Ain’t Right , we’re serving the side-eye with a splash of righteous rage—and the nonsense is boiling over. First, we tackle the lingering mystery around the Trump shooting. Was it political? Personal? Just plain bizarre? You tell us if we’ve lost our minds or if reality has taken a long walk off a short pier. Then—drumroll, please—this band just  admitted they’re AI . Yep,...

We start with the heartbreak and devastation of the Texas floods—because when climate meets crisis and leadership fails to show up, you get communities underwater while officials are stuck on hold. And speaking of delays, we’ve got a closer look at FEMA’s molasses-in-January response, reportedly gummed up by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, whose qualifications seem limited to photo ops an...

This week on  Something Ain’t Right , we are handing out the  longest, hardest, most furious side-eye  to I.C.E., because what they're doing is  not liberty, it's lunacy . Did you know that  eight of the so-called “Founding Fathers” were immigrants ? And the rest were just a generation or two removed from the boat? So how is it, on a day that’s supposed to celebrate  freedom from repressio...

This week on  The Final Word , Frances and Angela—aka Frangela— First up, Trump’s so-called  "Big, Beautiful Bill" —a budget plan so lopsided it should come with a warning label:  May cause nausea, especially for the poor and working class.  Hate? Funded. Housing, healthcare, and hope? Not so much. But don’t worry, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries is out here doing overtime trying to delay the mess lo...

This week on  Something Ain’t Right , we’re not just raising eyebrows—we’re raising hell. First up, “King” Trump, in his latest episode of  Presidential Pouting , says New York City will “not get any money” if Zohran Mamdani wins the Democratic primary for mayor. Oh, we’re doing hostage negotiations over election results now? Sir, this is a democracy, not  The Real Housewives of MAGA-Lago . Then,...

This week on  The Final Word , we bring you a  very special  episode featuring  New York Times bestselling author Dr. Anna Malaika Tubbs —and trust us, you do  not  want to miss this conversation. We dive deep into her  groundbreaking first book ,  The Three Mothers: How the Mothers of Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and James Baldwin Shaped a Nation , and her  instant bestseller ,  Erased: Wh...

This week on Something Ain’t Right , we dive headfirst into the deeply uncomfortable —because sometimes, feeling uneasy is just part of knowing something is seriously wrong . First up, Pulitzer Prize winner Caroline Fraser’s new book, Murderland takes us on a chilling journey through the serial killer hotspot that is the Pacific Northwest—specifically Tacoma, Washington . Why do so many infamous m...

In this  very special edition  of  The Final Word , we are honored to introduce you to  Tim Myers —musician, founder of  OneRepublic  and  Palladium Records , and the man we believe will  flip California’s 41st district  and unseat a  33-year MAGA Republican incumbent . Tim Meyers is bringing  energy, compassion, intelligence, and real-world solutions  to the issues that affect  all of us —from  a...

Uno Madness, The War on Porn, and Trump’s ‘Remigration’—Chaos Is in Session This week on  Something Ain’t Right , we dive into the absurdity gripping the nation, starting with the unexpected controversy of the moment: Uno. Yes, the classic card game, beloved for generations, is apparently tearing adults apart over unclear rules, rogue house variations, and the devastating social implications of th...

Alright y’all, let’s set the record straight—because this week, the nonsense levels are off the charts. First up, the deployment of 4,000 National Guard troops and 700 Marines to Los Angeles isn’t about law and order—it’s theater. That’s right, we’re talking big-budget political cosplay, complete with dramatic speeches, unnecessary uniforms, and absolutely zero solutions. Then, we dive into our to...

This week on  Something Ain’t Right , we take a deep dive into the latest batch of  "Wait, what?!"  headlines, starting with the  month-old city of Starbase, Texas —Elon Musk’s personal sci-fi experiment, home to SpaceX, and now the site of a zoning ordinance that could strip residents of their  property rights . Because nothing says  "Welcome to the Future"  like a billionaire cas...

This week on The Final Word , Frangela takes a deep dive into the latest wave of fiscal irresponsibility, bureaucratic nonsense, and barely concealed discrimination—now available in convenient executive order form! First up, the Congressional Budget Office projected that Trump's Big Beautiful Bill™ will lead to $3.7 trillion in lost revenue and a $2.4 trillion increase in the deficit. So, natu...

This week on  Something Ain’t Right , we wade into the latest Broadway drama starring the legendary Patti LuPone, who may have finally found the one thing powerful enough to make her  apologize :  500 other Broadway stars . When divas collide, even the unshakable must blink. But that’s just the warm-up act, because next, we tackle a story that is so fundamentally wrong it feels ripped from a dysto...

This week on  The Final Word , we explore the latest reason to love TACOs—not the delicious kind, but the investor shorthand for  Trump Always Chickens Out . Whether it’s trade wars or policy stances, TACOs are always on the menu. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is reportedly  disappointed  in the GOP spending bill, claiming it inflates the deficit and  undermines the work of the DOGE team . Which raises two...

 This week on  Something Ain’t Right , we dive into the kind of news that makes you question reality. First up, can one  really  “distance” themselves from the hiring of undocumented workers when you’re Kid Rock—a Trump-loving, flag-waving, anti-“illegals” crusader? Spoiler alert: Not easily. Next, we check in on the ongoing Diddy trial. Because, yes, there are still  six more weeks  of this madne...

Hard-Headed America, Policy Whiplash, and Oval Office Nonsense—The Week in Chaos This week on  The Final Word , we gather more undeniable evidence that Americans—bless their hearts—are  hard-headed . Case in point: House Republicans narrowly passed their  "Big, Beautiful..."  tax plan, which, in classic form, translates to  big, beautiful  giveaways for the rich at the expense of everyone...

This week on  Something Ain’t Right , we cast a  serious  side-eye at the nonsense flooding the news cycle, starting with Trump’s latest vendetta against… Taylor Swift, Bruce Springsteen, and Walmart. That’s right—after a weekend of attacking celebrity  appearances  like a high-school mean girl, he’s now bullying big-box stores. Look out, Target, you could be next. Meanwhile, the Department of Hom...

This week on Idiot of the Week , we once again ask the age-old question: Are humans actually intelligent animals? Or is that deeply unfair to animals? First up, we have the woman who may have shared a meth pipe with her pet raccoon. Because when looking for responsible choices in life, “passing narcotics to a wild animal” is…not it. Then, there’s a California city facing an existential crisis: too...

Tonight on  The Final Word , we break down the latest in the ongoing saga of Trump-world chaos, starting with a major shift: Trump has blinked first in the trade war with China. Why? Because, by his own admission, the tariffs were hurting "Trump's people"—which apparently took him entirely by surprise. Meanwhile, despite economic turmoil, Trump still plans to accept a  $400 million lux...

This week on  Something Ain’t Right , we don’t sugarcoat, and we don’t look away. Buckle up, because we’re taking a hard look at the deeply unsettling trends that demand accountability. First, Ye (formerly Kanye West) has leaned  all the way  into Nazi aspirations with the release of his new song,  Heil Hitler . If it feels like we’ve hit some kind of historical rock bottom, it’s because we have....

This week on  The Final Word , we dive into the latest absurdities from the Trump administration, starting with the First Family’s bold new venture into  meme coins . Yes, because if there’s one thing democracy needed, it’s a crypto scheme that enriches the Trumps while making financial ruin  fun . Meanwhile, Homeland Security Secretary (and villain in an imaginary movie titled  Puppies vs. Kristi...

This week on  Something Ain’t Right , we shine a spotlight on EviCore—the company quietly working behind the scenes to make sure  your  insurance coverage gets the big fat denial stamp. With major American insurers relying on their “services,” 1 in 3 insured Americans are getting  handled —and not in the good way. Next, let’s pump the brakes on the media’s applause for Harvard supposedly “standing...

This week on The Final Word , we break down Trump’s latest executive order, grandly titled Restoring Equality of Opportunity and Meritocracy . Now, let’s play a game—guess which three things it does not actually restore. If you guessed “equality, opportunity, and meritocracy,” congratulations! You understand how words work better than the folks who wrote this executive order. Meanwhile, the U.S. e...