American Nuthouse
Episodes
148 episodes
Are We Not Men?
In this episode, as promised, I provide you with my predictions for the coming midterms. As the analyzing of elections is tedious, and I have enough trouble keeping your attention, I've broadened the episode out a bit and address some of the is...
DSA! DSA! DSA!
In this episode I get to the questions that I didn't have time for last week. They concern Artificial Intelligence, the Democrat Socialists of America, the senate filibuster and how to start a podcast.There are an abundance of headlines ...
Breaking Eggs and Making Omelets
As it's August and there's not much going on in the news, I figured this would be a good time to address some of your questions. What listeners want to know are my latest thoughts regarding immigration, if I'm sorry I voted for Donald Trump and...
Five-Foot-Tall Man Takes the Fifth
In this episode, after a brief review of my recent three-day cruise, I focus on the COVID lockdown and Dr. Anthony Fauci's role. I go over the contradictions between his public statements and what he really believed as written in his diary. The...
Surpriiiiiise!
I'm back from the ranch and decided I'd provide you, my loyal listeners, with a bonus episode prior to departing on my Caribbean cruise. It is an abbreviated episode however, as you're only getting headlines and a three-minute drill. More on th...
A Founding Fathers Redux
In this episode I posit what I believe would be the founders view of present-day America. And it's not your imagination if what I portray as their views hew very close to my own. Consider this episode the third of a trilogy, along with Ode to t...
Mr. Contrarian Goes to Washington
In this episode I provide you with a travelogue of my recent trip to the nation's capital. I share with you why each time I visit DC I get hyper emotional about the founders and our country.There are a profusion of headlines that include...
Ode to the Semiquincentennial
This episode contains no headlines, cultural recommendations or asides. Just a poem I wanted to share about this magnificent country of ours about to celebrate its 250th birthday.Have a Happy Independence Day and enjoy!
Just in the Knick of Time
In this episode I go into greater detail and let you know just how I feel regarding the Knicks winning the NBA championship and ending their 53-year drought. It was a wild 5 games that left me more drained than ecstatic.There is also a s...
Ballots, Bombs, Baskets, Bets and Beaucoup Bucks
In this episode I discuss several topics du jour, including primaries, the Iran war, and the long-gone integrity of college athletics.There is a passel of headlines that include Supermarket workers, a CCNY professor, Taylor Swift and Tra...
Suicidal Empathy
In this episode I talk about suicidal empathy, the idea that western civilization has lost its will to survive. I reference a couple of books that are pertinent to the subject and hope you don't find things too depressing.There's a brief...
Laboratories of Democracy
In this episode I follow up from last week and discuss the deeper meaning of Memorial Day. Just what is that our servicemen and women sacrificed their lives for? I also touch on the Jaxson Dart situation and give it to the sports media, but goo...
Allegro Ma Non Troppo
As I lacked a bit of imagination this past week and couldn't think of a subject to discuss, I decided this would be a good time to get to your questions.On top of that are the usual legion of headlines including UFO's, a black history mu...
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
In this episode I share with you my experiences of my recent trip to Los Angeles. What transpired at airports, hotels and various modes of transportation. I also touch on friends and family. There is a collection of headlines to start th...
And the World Keeps on Turning
In this episode I give you a rundown of the events that have taken place these past few weeks. The attempted assassination of the president, James Comey being indicted, the SPLC being indicted, Dr, David Morens being indicted and so on and so o...
Twilight Zones
In this episode I talk about Blue Zones, areas throughout the globe in which there is a high propensity of people living to 100. I give you my thoughts as to whether longevity is such a good idea. I share both the good and bad points. Th...
A Series of Choices
In this episode I attempt to convince you that what becomes of your life is due to the decisions you make throughout. And all the while you'll be making choices while being influenced by the desire to avoid punishment, the need to be liked, amb...
What's It All About?
Politics are out for this episode and my musings on G-d, Judaism and the meaning of life are in. Trust me when I tell you that I'll never be confused for one of the great sages, but at least I'm not one rung lower than your average village idio...
Leaving Las Vegas
It's been two weeks since the last episode... I hope you were able to entertain yourselves in the meantime. There's no particular subject in this episode, just me whining about being in a funk or rut or some sort of creative roadblock.
Dumb and Dumber
As there wasn't much new of note taking place in the world, I was at a loss as to what to discuss. So, I took advantage of a convenient crutch and decided to take some of your questions.Of course, there are headlines... scads of them, as...
Rocking the Casbah
In this episode I present the arguments for and against Operation Epic Fury. I'll then let you know if I'm for the action and provide you with my reasoning.There are also a gush of headlines that include creepy nurses, disgraced mayors, ...
Cold as Ice
In this episode I review the recently complete Winter Olympics, and the ridiculous treatment the U.S. Men's Hockey Team has received since winning the gold medal. I also provide a brief review of the State of the Union speech and leave you to j...
Fate of the Union
In this episode you will hear me read what I believe to be a rough first draft of this coming Tuesday's State of the Union Speech. I can't vouch for how close it will be to the finished product, but I'm guessing it's pretty darn close.Be...