About this episode

The episode discusses recent Supreme Court rulings on voting rights and political actions in various states, infused with humor and commentary.

Family… we woke up this week and the Supreme Court said, “What if we took the Voting Rights Act and treated it like leftover takeout — you know, the kind you forget in the back of the fridge until it becomes a science project.” They didn’t just weaken it. They shredded it like it was an Iran nuclear deal and they were late for a bonfire. And the minute that ruling hit the ground, Republicans in seven states were already sprinting toward microphones yelling, “Special session! Let’s go!” like somebody had fired a starter pistol at the Disenfranchisement Olympics. Nothing gets these folks moving like the chance to disenfranchise Black people by redrawing a map so fast it leaves skid marks on democracy. Meanwhile, Florida said, “Hold my Go‑Go‑Boots,” and the legislature approved Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new congressional map — a map so tilted it might as well come with Dramamine. It could allow republicans in Florida to win twenty‑four out of twenty‑eight seats. In a state whose own constitution is standing in the corner whispering, “This is not what I said.” But wait — because the Justice Department indicted James Comey again . This time for the display of “scary seashells” on Instagram…

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