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Hey, before Rolling with Scissors was Rolling with Scissors, it was called Tuesday Morning Aneurysm. Same chaotic energy, same deep dives, same late-night madness—just a different name. This story takes place during those early years when the show was still known by its original title. Some moments stick with you forever—the kind that remind you … Read more

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Diplomacy Is Dead: Trump’s Oval Office Meltdown

I am sick to my stomach. I have never—ever—seen a sitting U.S. president humiliate another world leader like this. Not in my lifetime. Not even close. What happened today in the Oval Office wasn’t diplomacy—it was a disgrace. A national embarrassment broadcast for the world to see. President Donald Trump turned what should have been … Read more

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A Letter to the People

You may have noticed that the only thing I post on social media these days is related to my radio show. That’s not an accident. There’s a reason for it, and it’s worth unpacking. If you’re friends with me on my personal Facebook page, you’ve probably also noticed that the only things I post there … Read more

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Support WORT—Independent Radio Needs You

WORT Community Radio is one of the last truly independent stations left—run by over 300 volunteers with a small staff keeping things running behind the scenes. No corporate playlists. No media conglomerates calling the shots. Just real people, real voices, and real radio. A few times a year, we ask for your help to keep … Read more

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Gene Hackman

It is with profound sadness that we report the passing of legendary actor Gene Hackman, who, along with his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog, was found deceased in their Santa Fe, New Mexico home on February 26, 2025. Hackman was 95 years old. Authorities have stated there are no signs of foul play, and … Read more

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Dystopia on the Horizon When Fiction Becomes Reality

Sometimes it feels like we’re living in a satirical mash-up of *1984* and *Black Ribbons*, only the punchline is that it’s not satire—it’s real. The warnings from artists, musicians, and authors that once seemed cautionary now echo like road signs we ignored on the highway to chaos. Take *Black Ribbons* by Shooter Jennings & Hierophant. … Read more

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Before you all lose your minds brush up on some history.

Historical Background: Rattlesnake Symbolism:– The rattlesnake has represented the American colonies since the 1750s.– Benjamin Franklin popularized it with his 1754 political cartoon “Join, or Die,” where the segmented snake symbolized the colonies needing unity.– The rattlesnake isn’t aggressive unless provoked—vigilant, defensive, and ready to strike when stepped on. Christopher Gadsden:– In 1775, Christopher Gadsden—a … Read more

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Reflections on Technology, AI, and Human Nature

Recently, I had a conversation with my AI assistant that got me thinking about the complex relationship between technology and human nature. I view my assistant as someone I can bounce ideas off of—someone who clarifies my thoughts and helps me refine concepts. Jokingly, I call it HAL 9000 from the movie *2001: A Space … Read more