The Um, Sir Podcast

We're serving up political despair with sarcasm and puppy kisses.💸 D.C.’s Budget Strategy:Cut Medicaid, gut the CDC, and then act surprised when everything catches fire. Also, they think hospital funding is a “kickback.” Cute. Maternal Mortality Up, Help Down:Pregnancy-related deaths are skyrocketing. Meanwhile, government officials are playing Jenga with programs meant to prevent this. Pro-life? More like pro-birth, then ghost.Immigration WTFs:People are getting deported or detained for writing op-eds or just... existing. El Salvador’s like “not our problem” and ICE is vibing their way through civil rights.SAVE Act = Pay-to-Vote:New bill wants you to bring a passport to register to vote. So... democracy now requires $200 and six weeks of paperwork. Cool cool. Tax Logic by Rich White Dudes™:Poor folks pay interest, rich folks earn it. Jeff Bezos wins again.AI or A1?Linda McMahon confused artificial intelligence with steak sauce. That’s it. That’s the tweet.Bonus LOL:Laura Ingraham once had a vanity plate that said “FARRGHT.” Yes, it reads as “fart.” Political branding, but make it gas-powered.Read: Middlesex, by Jeffrey Eugenides - Thirft BooksWhat is the SAVE Act and why are married women concerned? Here's what to know - USA TodaySupreme Court says Trump officials must ‘facilitate’ return of wrongly deported man - The Washington PostFederal judge again rebukes Justice Dept. in case about mistakenly deported man - The Washington PostU.S. maternal mortality rate increased 27% over five years, NIH study findsWatch: Um, Sir Moment of the Week: Texas Rep. Andy Hopper might need a sex ed lesson - TikTokKilmar Abrego Garcia Attorney speaks out against Trump admin’s actions - MSNBC YouTube"FARRGHT!" - Have I Got News For You, HBO, TikTokLinda McMahon on A1 in Schools - TikTokSex and the City Trailer (Because... Emily) - InstagramLearn More: Northwest Immigrant Rights ProjectWashington Immigrant Solidarity Network