Let's Be Treasonable!

Leave it to the shambling heap of viral load to wuss out of a debate and still try to talk over his opponent. Can America survive another four years of a man whose best argument against the existence of institutionalized racism is that he’s a racist, but he still hasn’t been institutionalized? Cognitive Dissidents David "Rosie" Rosenberg, Cat Alvarado, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson answer that and many more questions as they bring you your weekly dose of newsy infotainment! Tune in, drop everything, and GET DOSED!

When you consider that a fly who spent about 1/4 the amount of time on Mike Pence’s Head as Derek Chauvin’s knee spent on George Floyd’s neck can still dominate the headlines, it may be time to consider what - or who - is making the headlines. Cognitive Dissidents Ed Greer, Klee Wiggins, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson look at the headlines and more in this, your weekly dose of newsy infotainment! GET DOSED!

Like sands through the hourglass, if someone was trying to jam all the sand through at once, this week had documented proof of Trump’s major tax fraud, his horrendous debate performance, and a COVID diagnosis for Trump and 20 of his closest friends. (Next time for sure, Eric!) Fortunately, Cognitive Dissidents Jeffrey Scott Hendrick, Katie Massa Kennedy, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson are here to blast through the sand with your weekly dose of newsy infotainment! GET DOSED!

Sure, with the death of RBG and red states reopening despite the coronavirus, things look exceptionally bleak for the liberals and America in general. But the GOP knows they’re losing, and even Lindsay Graham acknowledges that people hate him... that's good, right? Wellll... the problem is that when cornered, the American conservative is known to become even more irrational and dangerous. So, back to bleak. Cognitive Dissidents Liz Stewart, Julianne Simitz, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson shine a light on the bleakness in this, your weekly dose of newsy infotainment! GET DOSED!

I’m not saying that the loss of RBG means the Republicans who loathe the thought of anyone who isn’t a rich white male having freedom are going to use her death as an excuse to trample Civil Rights and the Constitution, but only because they’re already saying it themselves... in so many words. Here to respond with so many words of their own - and a few thoughts, as well - are Cognitive Dissidents Cat Alvarado, Jim Coughlin, and Dr. David Robinson delivering your weekly dose of newsy infotainment! GET DOSED!

As wildfires rage through the West and COVID-19 continues to kill Americans (with a solid assist from the GOP,) Trump wants you to think everything is just fine... despite all the evidence to the contrary. If he could just do something about all these books... and the press... and the truth. Fortunately Cognitive Dissidents Katie Massa Kennedy, Erika Schickel, "The Black Voice of Reason" Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson are here to open your eyes with your weekly dose of newsy infotainment! GET DOSED!

It's Labor Day weekend, meaning summer is fading into the rear-view as an anxious nation looks towards the upcoming election. Will we see a beautifully stunning autumnal change, or will America continue in its disastrous fall? Cognitive Dissidents Liz Stewart, Katie Massa Kennedy, "The Black Voice of Reason" Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson discuss the possibilities, question the values of faith, and honor the "losers" & "suckers" who serve America. It's your weekly dose of newsy infotainment! GET DOSED!

While not quite the nine circles of Hell, traversing all four nights of the RNC left me feeling a little bit like Dante this week. And whether or not you witnessed the fear-mongering horrorshow firsthand in real time or not, Cognitive Dissidents David Rosie Rosenberg, Cat Alvarado, "The Black Voice of Reason" Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson are here with a soothing balm that's chock full of divine comedy! It's your weekly dose of newsy infotainment... GET DOSED!

With COVID19 still raging through the land, (Thanks, Donald Trump!) the Democrats still managed to pull things together for their National Convention. Pulling the Democrats together, however, could be more challenging unless people start looking at the big picture and Voltron up to save democracy. Cognitive Dissidents Katie Massa Kennedy, Liz Stewart, "The Black Voice of Reason" Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson talk DNC20, Busted Bannon, and more in your weekly dose of newsy infotainment! GET DOSED!

(In Ricardo Montalbán voice) "Tattoo, this episode has it all! Lizard People, Gen-X Bros on Propecia, and a “conspiracy theory” that came to fruition in the short window between recording the episode and throwing it into the webisphere. Join Cognitive Dissidents Cat Alvarado, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson as they stir up a bit of trouble to go along with your kid-tested, listener approved, weekly dose of newsy infotainment... GET DOSED! Oh, and, SMILES, everyone... SMILES!"

The economy is tanking, baseball fever has given way to something that’s much easier to catch, and the Attorney General is a corrupt, lying sack of crap. Times like this, you thank your lucky stars that you’re not *also* suffering from the painful effects of demon sperm! And in your moment of gratitude, you can also be thankful that Cognitive Dissidents Julianne Simitz, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson are here to deliver your weekly dose of newsy infotainment... GET DOSED!

If the CDC could figure out how to give viruses fake breasts, they might just be able to get Donald Trump to pay attention to the threat currently presented by COVID-19. At the very least, it could stop him from invading more American cities with his secret police. Cognitive Dissidents Shaun Eli, Katie Massa Kennedy, "The Black Voice of Reason" Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson have some thoughts to share on the threat to America and the coronavirus, in your weekly dose of newsy infotainment! GET DOSED!

Rep. John Lewis was known as the “Conscience of the Congress,” so his passing this week surprised a number of people who thought that Congress had lost their conscience a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far... well, y’know. As the GOP proves they’re no Megan Thee Stallion by shooting *themselves* in the foot, Cognitive Dissidents Ed Greer, Klee Wiggins, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson share the new hope of a better future in your weekly dose of newsy infotainment! GET DOSED!

Justice Louis Brandeis wrote, "Sunlight is the best disinfectant," but sometimes, as proven by the current administration, it just gives you a better view of the infection. And when it comes to COVID-19 & Trump's corruption, the GOP would prefer to keep us in the dark. Cognitive Dissidents Julianne Simitz, Jim Coughlin, Liz Stewart, "The Black Voice of Reason" Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson, on the other hand, are like a bright ray of sunshine with your weekly dose of newsy infotainment! GET DOSED!

As America celebrates its 244th birthday, it’s worth taking a moment to remind yourself that it only *feels* like the last 157 of ‘em have taken place since Trump invaded the White House. Of course, it would explain his affinity for statues of traitors, if it *had* been 157. We can’t explain it either, but Cognitive Dissidents Cat Alvarado, David Rosie Rosenberg, “The Black Voice of Reason” Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson have some theories to go with your weekly dose of newsy infotainment! GET DOSED!

Whether he's turning a blind eye to Putin's bounty on our troops or using a blend of GOP malfeasance and COVID-19 to kill folks at home, Donald Trump sure seems to have a lot of American blood on his hands. Fortunately, Cognitive Dissidents Katie Massa Kennedy, Liz Stewart, "The Black Voice of Reason" Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson have an overproof solution to expose & clean the stain he's left on our government. It's strong, it's flammable... it's your weekly dose of newsy infotainment! GET DOSED!

If Trump thought this week's decisions on LGBTQ protections and DACA meant the SCOTUS doesn't like him, you can imagine the opinion he thinks Oklahoma has of him. While we wait for the ensuing Trumper tantrum, enjoy the original Cognitive Dissidents Jim Coughlin, Erika Schickel "The Black Voice of Reason" Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson with good advices on life and how to live it in this sesquicentennial dose of newsy infotainment that'll have you saying, "I've been there, I know the way." GET DOSED!

As a nation prepared to celebrate Flag Day, honoring all the American flags that have been defiled by Bunker Boy Donald Trump, Cognitive Dissidents Jeffrey Scott Hendrick, Katie Massa Kennedy, "The Black Voice of Reason" Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson tackle some of the issues surrounding what it really means to defund the police, the problems with centrists, as well as some of the other big issues of the week in your weekly dose of newsy infotainment... GET DOSED!

It may have taken the tear-gassing of peaceful protesters and threatening to use the military might of the USA against Americans to get the Generals to turn on Donald Trump, but Cognitive Dissidents Cat Alvarado, "The Black Voice of Reason" Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson note that the specifics were never in his favor either. And as bad as things can get, police officers around the country reminded us that they can always make it worse. It's your weekly dose of newsy infotainment... GET DOSED!

It seemed like just another Saturday when Cognitive Dissidents Erika Schickel, Katie Massa Kennedy, "The Black Voice of Reason" Tymon Shipp, and Dr. David Robinson gathered via Skype from points in and around L.A. to record this episode; wondering if the riots in Minnesota were an omen of things to come this November. Little did we know, they were a omen of things that came today. Meanwhile, the president was busy fighting the scourge of... Twitter? It's your weekly dose of newsy infotainment. GET DOSED!