Gretchen Purser

The Mess is Mine

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Musings about politics, religion, social issues & other calamities of the day. Funny observations, call-outs, points to ponder, and a sprinkling of snark. 

Author

Gretchen Purser

Category

News

Podcast website

www.themessismine.com

Latest episode

Jun 16, 2026

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Episodes

Happy Birthday, President Camacho! 16.06.2026

Was the movie Idiocracy a comedy or prophecy?  Its becoming harder and harder to know for sure...  But November is coming! 

Holy Sh*t 15.04.2026

 In one week, the president dropped the f bomb on Easter Sunday, threatened to "wipe out" an entire civilization,  picked a fight with Pope Leo and posted a meme of himself as Jesus Christ.  When truth is stranger than fiction, everything hinges on the midterms... we just gotta hang on until then.

Nobody Wants This 09.02.2026

Every day in Trump 2.0 is  a fresh new hell... but believe it or not, there are more than a few reasons for optimism.  Could it be that America has finally had enough of the chaos and cruelty?  Let's talk about it.

Rules of Engagement: Major General Randy Manner (US Army Ret) 16.10.2025

What is going on with the National Guard in American cities and what do we need to know?  Come hang out with us and lets talk about it... 

Eyes Wide Shut 14.09.2025

OhmyLordinheaven this summer was insane.  What happens next is up to us...All of us.  

The Kids Are Not Okay 09.06.2025

Mommy and Daddy are finally splitsville ... Is their break-up just symbolic of our larger national divide?  How on earth did we get here, and what's it going to take to stop the cultural slide toward crazy town.

Idiocracy 05.04.2025

President Camacho strikes again.   Here...take my hand and let's talk about it. 

Executive Disorder 19.02.2025

Everything everywhere all at once.  Where to begin? Cabinet clowns, Tariffs, Putin, Gaza, Greenland, Canada, Mexico, NATO... If everything's a crisis, nothings a crisis.  Or is it?  

Come to Jesus 24.11.2024

What the actual what!!??  As we pick ourselves up and dust ourselves off, we dig in the data to figure out what happened so it never happens again.  Things aren't great, but they are never as bad as they seem... 

Christian Trumpers & Other Curiosities 05.11.2024

A Crackers & Grape Juice election eve interview with 3 of my favorite pastors.   

It's Time. 31.10.2024

The closing statements have been delivered and we are down to the wire.  America is exhausted and nervous and ready to be done with the strangest election of all time.   But how's it going to end?

Election Integrity with GOP Super Lawyer Ben Ginsberg 21.10.2024

It's the final stretch and it's too close for comfort. What has changed since 2020 and will the guardrails hold?  Republican Legal expert Ben Ginsberg answers the burning question... What happens next? 

This is Us 09.10.2024

We all know who Trump is. The question is, who are we?   Maybe you don't like Trump's "personality," but you like his policy.  Or maybe you think he is the best choice for the economy. (spoiler: you might be surprised)   In this episode we look at the impact that 9 years of Donald Trump has had on our culture, and consider what he might do with another 4 years of power.    

Unfit To Be Tied 14.09.2024

Are migrants really eating Fluffy and Spot?  Just when you think things cant get any weirder... 

Conventional Wisdom 28.08.2024

Harris pulls ahead of Trump but its still a squeaker. With less than 70 days to the finish line, how much do vibes really matter? 

Coconuts, Coaches, Cats & Couches 07.08.2024

Welcome to 30 days of whiplash.  From assassination attempts to nominating conventions, July began with the democrats in crisis.  But covid, coaches, cat ladies, and a Biden baton pass have flipped the script.  What now?

The Donkey in the Room 06.07.2024

Let's not put lipstick on a pig. It's been a very bad week.  Between the great debate freefall, Trump's brand new immunity cloak and the terrifying plans of the goose steppers over at Project 2025, things are getting real.  With 4 months to the election, who will save us?  All is not lost...

Orange is the New Orange 01.06.2024

Umm, what just happened?  Donald  Trump has been found guilty on 34 felony counts -  what this means, what comes next, and what the actual what? 

Matthew, Mark, Luke & Don 28.03.2024

Bible Salesman, Criminal defendant, Presidential Nominee... Donald Trump has his hands full these days. In this Holy Week episode, we hear what the former president has to say about the Bible and God, we hear what the former chair of the RNC really know about the 2020 election (hint: it was free and fair) and remember the purpose of this podcast.

Alabama Slammer 14.03.2024

SOTU or SNL?   Hard to say... Life imitates art  Senator Britt in the kitchen, Tuberville on IVF, God made the government, Biden wakes the hell up, and the primary season is over.   Never a dull moment

Viva La Resistance 05.03.2024

Dont take my word for it... What  do former Trump White House officials  REALLY think about Their former boss?   How did Nikki Haley win the DC Primary, and what does the SCOTUS Colorado ballot ruling  mean?    Laissez les bons temps rouler....

Pokin' the Bear - a mini episode 24.01.2024

New Hampshire primary - Trump the sore loser, Nikki wont quit, and Tim Scott did a little south carollina backstab...lots happened.  Lets look at what we can learn from the numbers. 

Orange Ain't a Primary Color 20.01.2024

Season four kicks off with a look at the GOP Primary - what happened in Iowa, what New Hampshire means, and why voters lean the way they do.  Can anyone stop the trump train?  Does Trump really admire Al Capone?  What is de-banking?  Why are anti-abortion people still marching after Roe vs Wade was overturned?  So many questions in 2024 - stay tuned we will try to sort some of it out... Also, i ta...

Straight Talk with a Gay Evangelical 26.04.2023

What does the term Queer mean, exactly?  Are all Gay girls really Bisexual? Do evangelicals really believe that tampons are reserved for "married ladies?"  Join us as my friends Hattie and Rebecca answer these questions, and so many more, with a healthy dose of humor and grace.   

Suns Out, Guns Out 31.03.2023

The latest mass shooting is on our minds.  This episode examines the history of America's love affair with guns,  why the AR 15 has become the most popular weapon in history, and how it's evolved into a political symbol for so many Republicans.    How on earth did we get here, and more important, how do we get out?   

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