A Negative World Of Politics

Send us a message A soaked freeway, a near hydroplane, and the kind of silence that follows when the car finally grips again—that’s where our conversation starts. From there, we go long on road safety, bald tires, and why rainy-day driving turns ordinary commutes into chaos. The small stuff matters: alert eyes, better tread, and a promise to never mix drinks and a steering wheel. Then the mood softens into holiday planning. We talk simple traditions that shift a house’s energy—old crooner playlists, a humble Charlie Brown tree, and gifts that say you’re seen even when budgets bite. The center of the episode tackles trust—how it erodes when tech alerts cry wolf and when big stories get spun until victims disappear. We question Google’s reliability on speed traps and widen the lens to the Epstein files: the push to unseal names, the partisan theater, and the need to put evidence and accountability over gotcha moments. From there, we cross the border to Mexico’s street protests, the fear and courage behind them, and the costs communities pay when cartels rule and leaders won’t confront the violence. It’s not a tidy narrative; it’s life as it feels on the ground, messy but real. We also spotlight corruption headlines closer to home and share a concrete safety checklist for anyone uneasy about carrying a firearm—pepper spray, planning, and situational awareness. Through it all, we keep a human thread: working weeks that blur, Friday night recording plans, and the small rituals that help us reset. If you’ve ever felt the pull between cynicism and care, this one’s for you. Hit play, bring your questions, and tell us what story you think the media is missing. Subscribe, share with a friend who drives in bad weather, and leave a review with your best rainy-road tip.You've Got to Be Critting Me Magic, mayhem, and moral dilemmas, an actual play with heart and hilarity! Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify Support the show Support our podcast E-Mail: theetalkers4us@gmail.com https://theetalkers.buzzsprout.com/share Facebook thee•talkers•podacast (@theetalkers_podcast) | Instagram theetalkers_podcast1 - Twitch (3) Theetalkers1 (@theetalkers1) / Twitter Thee Talkers Podcast: Unscripted - YouTube patreon.com/theetalkerspod tiktok.com/@theetalkerspodcast theetalkers.buzzsprout.com