Let's Be Treasonable!

I hear there’s an old saying in the South that says, “If they call you a Nazi, well, maybe you oughta cut off their fancy book learnin’ about Nazis.” It would explain recent efforts to ban “Maus,” as well as their likelihood to compare vaccines and expanded health care to the Holocaust. Cognitive Dissidents Jeffrey Scott Hendrick, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson discuss Maus and men, SCOTUS choices and more in your weekly dose of newsy infotainment… GET DOSED!

On the occasion of our 225th episode, we’ve gathered our original panel of Cognitive Dissidents - Erika Schickel, Jim Coughlin, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson - to look back at the week we were as we careen towards a future that looks more and more uncertain with each passing day. But hey… at least we’re still laughing. And you will too, as you get your weekly dose of newsy infotainment! GET DOSED!

With democracy seemingly trapped in the red tape of Congressional obstruction and a GOP dominated SCOTUS defending the rights of COVID-19 over the safety of American workers it’s easy to succumb to the malaise, but Cognitive Dissidents Katie Massa Kennedy, Betty Barnes, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson just might have the cure for what ails you! Spoiler alert; it’s not horse paste or human urine. It is, however, your weekly dose of newsy infotainment… GET DOSED!

With the implied renewal that comes with a flip of the calendar, Cognitive Dissidents Cat Alvarado, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson turn their thoughts to the importance of good vibes, the eternal struggle between dumb jocks and smart nerds, and the continuing struggle against Covid. Oh, and there’s also some talk about that January 6th thing too. It’s your weekly dose of newsy infotainment… GET DOSED!

While some people were watching the news this week, others were inspired to delve deeper into the Beatles catalog after watching the Peter Jackson documentary on Disney+. But whether you got lost in Strawberry Fields or Mark Meadows, you can get your weekly dose of newsy infotainment from Cognitive Dissidents Jeffrey Scott Hendrick, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson with our final episode of 2021! GET DOSED!

In a nod to the relativity of time under COVID, this week’s episode was actually recorded last week when Cognitive Dissidents Katie Massa Kennedy and Dr. David Robinson looked at the SCOTUS decision to make women property of the state, the messaging gap between the parties, why the “information-resistant” folks may want to drop the horse paste and pick up some fentanyl, and much, much more! It’s your weekly dose of newsy infotainment… GET DOSED!

Normally the crazed mobs wait until Black Friday to swarm the stores, grabbing everything they can get their hands on but, this year, they started before Thanksgiving! Can’t help but think this is because someone moved the start of “Christmas” to the day after Halloween. Cognitive Dissidents Ed Greer, Klee Wiggins, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson are shaking you out of your residual Thanksgiving food coma with your weekly dose of newsy infotainment… GET DOSED!

It may seem like apples and oranges, but it’s always surprising to see a party that claims to be anti-abortion rallying so much support behind a miscarriage of justice like we saw in Kenosha this week. Cognitive Dissidents Jeffrey Scott Hendrick, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson dig into Wisconsin, Chris Christie, and other GOP atrocities as we deliver your weekly dose of newsy infotainment… GET DOSED!

With the indictment of traitorous coward Steve Bannon and an infrastructure bill about to be signed, “Democratic Accomplishments” just might be the sleeper hit of the season! I mean... it’s pretty impressive but, instead of talking it up, it seems folks would rather complain about the high cost of concessions. So it goes. Cognitive Dissidents Jim Coughlin, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson share their complaints while delivering your weekly dose of newsy infotainment… GET DOSED!

Yes, Virginia, there *is* an infrastructure week; but sadly, the jury is still out on whether or not there’s actually a Virginia. And in a week where (allegedly) Virginia and a number of other states chose the comfort of the same old GOP lies and fear over the common sense offered by the Democrats, Cognitive Dissidents Katie Massa Kennedy, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson have the cure for what ails you! It’s your weekly dose of newsy infotainment… GET DOSED!

It’s that time of year when SCOTUS Conservatives aren’t the only black-robed ghouls striking fear into the hearts of the Americans who cling to a belief in the rule of law… not the fear that motivates *most* of what the Republicans do. That’s another story, altogether! And Cognitive Dissidents Ed Greer, Klee Wiggins, “The Black Voice of Reason “ Tymon Shipp were all together via the interwebs to put the “Boo!” Into the booster shot that is your weekly dose of newsy infotainment… GET DOSED!

Now, I’m not saying the GOP is a death cult but, considering the number of GOP politicians encouraging their constituents to fight against mask and vaccine mandates, they’ve done a good job of laying the groundwork to call themselves one! Cognitive Dissidents Cat Alvarado, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson talk cults, COVID, Jesus fan-fic, and more in your weekly dose of newsy infotainment… GET DOSED!

With income inequality being what it is and the GOP being what *it* is, it’s becoming less surprising that billionaires are going to space than it is that they’re choosing to come back. But, just as surely as Major Tom loves his wife very much, (she knows,) Cognitive Dissidents Katie Massa Kennedy, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson look back at the week we were as they deliver your weekly dose of newsy infotainment! GET DOSED!

As MLB moves into the post-season, I feel comfortable saying the Cubs are gonna go all the way this year! After all, working from what we *want* to believe is true, rather than what actually *is* true, is all the rage in America these days! Speaking of “rage in America these days,” Cognitive Dissidents Josh Greenberg, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson look at Congressional subpoenas, executive privilege, Dave Chappelle, and more as we deliver your weekly dose of newsy infotainment… GET DOSED!

With 700,000+ Americans dead from COVID-19, the GOP pushing the country down the tubes rather than letting Democrats get credit for fixing things, and a Floridian criminal planning another attack on D.C., Cognitive Dissidents Jeffrey Scott Hendrick, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson talk movies, Facebook, editing the Bible for fun & profit, and more! Kinda like a night in Bangkok, except with everything *and* Yul Brynner! It’s your weekly dose of newsy infotainment… GET DOSED!

Between the laughably low turnout at last week’s “J6” rally and the number of MAGAts dying from COVID or horse paste ODs, you’d think it’s a good time to be a Democrat. And that’s when Manchin & Sinema jump out of the bushes, beat you up, and then hold you down while Mitch McConnell steals your wallet. Metaphorically, anyway… for now. And if the elevator tries to break you down, Cognitive Dissidents Jim Coughlin, "The Black Voice of Reason" Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson have your weekly dose of newsy infotainment... GET DOSED!

It was 20 years ago today, Sergeant Pepper taught the band… no, wait… different day. But 20 years ago today, America vowed never to forget. Problem is, though, that nowadays people can’t seem to agree on what it was we were supposed to remember. Join Cognitive Dissidents Katie Massa Kennedy, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson for a walk down memory lane from the tragedy of 20 years ago to the events of this past week! It’s your weekly dose of newsy infotainment… GET DOSED!

It was a good week for the Talibans, both Afghani and Texan, as women’s rights were tossed out the window with the blessing of the conservative justices on the Supreme Court. But are they tools of holy vengeance, or just a bunch of tools? Cognitive Dissidents Cat Alvarado, Jeffrey Scott Hendrick, and Dr. David Robinson talk Talibans, the *good* horse drugs, the Mu variant, and much more on this week’s thrilling episode of Let’s Be Treasonable! It’s your weekly dose of newsy infotainment… GET DOSED!

It’s nice to know that, no matter how bad things may seem, you can always count on the “good, upstanding, red-blooded Americans” who supported the War on Drugs to take medication that’s intended for animals. Fittingly, Cognitive Dissidents David Rosie Rosenberg, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson tackle the topics that are strong enough for an animal, but made for a human! It’s your weekly dose of newsy infotainment… GET DOSED!

Just as events are unfolding across the globe, this week's episode sees Cognitive Dissidents Katie Massa Kennedy ,"The Black Voice of Reason" Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson going all over the map. The COVID, the Taliban, and the gullible Americans who blindly admire the rich, as well as the politics of gender, the politics of oooh feeling good, the politics of movement... and more all add up to your weekly dose of newsy infotainment! GET DOSED!