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- 1 weeks ago15 min
You Can Vote It In, But You Can't Vote It Out
Send us Fan Mail What happens when key institutions in a 50–50 country start operating like one-party systems? Today’s episode digs into the growing imbalance across universities, media, and the legal world—where certain viewpoints aren’t just debated, they’re increasingly pushed out. From commencement speaker controversies to the ideological tilt of organizations like the ABA, the pattern is hard to ignore: the incentive structure rewards one side and penalizes the other. I walk through how ...
- 3 weeks ago12 min
What would Churchill do on Iran?
Send us Fan Mail In an earlier episode I supported Trump attacking Iran. The last few weeks I got wobbly and played a game where I asked AI If Churchill was was in charge in 2026, what would he do? For the results, you will to listen to the episode.
- Apr 18, 202625 min
Golf: I like the Courses, Cherish the People
Send us Fan Mail A walk down memory lane of my golfing memories. Might be more suited for a diary but I think some may find it interesting.
- Apr 4, 20269 min
Shut Up and Affirm: The NBA vs. Jaden Ivey.
Send us Fan Mail The April 4, 2026 episode of Views on the News from the Couch looks at the firing of Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey after he criticized the NBA’s Pride Month promotion on his own time, away from the court and team facilities. The Bulls labeled his Instagram post “conduct detrimental to the team,” even though the comments focused on the league’s embrace of Pride Month rather than any teammate or basketball issue. The episode walks through what Ivey said, how the Bulls and the ...
- Apr 1, 20269 min
No Kings Day? You are late to the party
Send us Fan Mail When I first started to think about the No Kings subject, I have to admit the No Kings rallies bothered me. How dare they insinuate we have a king—particularly when aimed at a Republican. Republicans believe in less government, not more. But then it dawned on me, I have been celebrating No Kings Day for years. Maybe the liberalss just want to celebrate it more often. That is a good thing. Repeat after me: America does not have a king. And let's party on the Fourth...
- Mar 29, 202620 min
Yes, There Was a Deep State — And It Came for Trump
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Views on the News from the Couch, Jeff walk's through why he believes there really was a “deep state” — and how it targeted Donald Trump. Drawing on newly declassified ODNI material, House and Senate findings, and Jonathan Turley’s reporting on the Florida grand jury, he argues that senior Obama‑era officials and their allies helped manufacture and sell a Trump–Russia collusion narrative they knew their own intelligence did not support. Jeff traces ho...
- Mar 25, 20268 min
Team Mary Ann or Team Ginger? And How Much Should Politics Matter
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Views on the News from the Couch, I start with the age‑old question: am I Team Mary Ann or Team Ginger—and what does that say about how I handle politics? Using a light, nostalgic argument over two sitcom icons, I dig into why not every disagreement is a moral emergency and why reasonable people can see the same reality differently. From The Office’s “Is Hilary Swank hot?” debate to today’s online political pile‑ons, I argue that grown‑up politics means I c...
- Mar 21, 202624 min
Free Socialized Medicine? What Is It, And Will “Free” Cost Too Much?
Send us Fan Mail For many years I have said I’m for single‑payer healthcare—mostly because we’ve screwed up the system we have but that does not mean I understand the issue. Today I am exploring what “socialized medicine” actually means, what it would cost, and what we’d have to give up to have it. And a bit on what I recommend.
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An 8 minute opinion oriented, sometimes humorous View on today's News from an aging man offering insights while sitting on his Couch, based on years of following the News. This podcast is growing fast and has been heard on 5 continents.
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