America This Week

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Matt and Walter dive into the Thanksgiving guilt trip propagated by the media and take a critical look at an NPR segment on hunger. They discuss the profound effects of food insecurity on mental health and childhood trauma. The hosts critique historical narratives surrounding the first Thanksgiving, highlighting Native perspectives. They also examine the polarization of holiday traditions and the impact of political rhetoric on societal norms. Finally, they tackle military ethics amid rising tensions, all while defending the spirit of Thanksgiving.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.newsWatch now | Another moral mania goes off the rails. Plus, the darkly apropos end of Lord of the Flies

Matt and Walter dive into the complex ties between Epstein's coverage and Russiagate, highlighting the puppet narrative and public fixation. They critique Michael Wolff's reporting methods and delve into the controversial Epstein document dump. The hosts explore Trump’s shifting stance on revealing Epstein files and discuss the implications of newly revealed texts involving Stacey Plaskett. They also touch on the geopolitical fallout from U.K. intelligence sharing and draw parallels between current events and themes in Lord of the Flies.

In this lively discussion, hosts explore the unsettling phenomenon of engineered internet personalities designed to confuse. They dive into the rise of Nick Fuentes, examining his controversial rhetoric and the media's backlash. The conversation shifts to how antisemitism operates politically across the spectrum. Meanwhile, the 'War on Happiness' trend is scrutinized, revealing how some influencers profit from misery. They also critique euphemistic media language and tackle Canada's assisted dying reforms, linking these topics to broader cultural malaise.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.newsAn exciting movement led by toothsome intellectuals takes New York by storm. In a completely unrelated discussion, Walter and Matt finish Animal Farm by George Orwell.

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.racket.newsLawrence O'Donnell goes full wanker, and "Animal Farm" is reimagined as a critique of capitalism