This week on Um, Sir, Emily and Samie unpack a modest lineup of American absurdity: a Satanic abortion clinic in Maine, ICE raids straight out of a dystopian fever dream, and a $45 million military parade starring robot dogs and empty bleachers.Meanwhile, Trump tried to cosplay dictator by sending the National Guard to LA without permission and then called for the arrest of Governor Newsom like it was a Real Housewives reunion. Somewhere in the mess, Walmart got boycotted for funding the wrong protest (it didn’t), and two queer-friendly hats and one full-page NYT ad managed to cause national confusion.Also, protests happened. Big ones. Like, 5 million people big. The No Kings Day march lit up 2,100 cities, but don’t worry, the president’s taxpayer-funded birthday party had dozens of fans.Then tragedy: A domestic terrorist murdered MN Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and Trump responded with… a punchline. Because empathy is for losers, apparently.Um, Civics? Strong mayor vs. weak mayor systems. Spoiler: calling someone a “weak mayor” to their face is not recommended unless you want city council beef.Tune in for:Satanic temples doing more for reproductive care than 2/3 of CongressCivics with a side of traumaThoughts on selling out, staying angry, and resisting with joy💬 Closing thoughts: Resistance isn’t a one-lane highway. Maybe your lane is protest, maybe it’s surviving the damn week. We need them all.For your further reading and viewing pleasure...Los Angeles StuffLAPD Chief Jim McDonnell on deploying National Guard – CNN/TikTokGov. Newsom’s crime is running for governor - TikTokCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom pushes back – NBC South FloridaAmerica, Hold the ICE w. CA Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis – Hysteria PodcastThe Rachel Maddow Show shares the stories of 3 individuals targeted by immigration actions - TikTokNo Kings DayShaina Taub, Tony Award-winning composer at No Kings Protest - TikTokNo Kings Protest is funded by Walmart? - RedditWalmart heiress' ad promoting "No kings" protest sparks backlash against retailer – CBSIjoma Oluo Debrief on No Kings Day Protest - InstagramThe Other Thing that Happened that DayRobot Dogs. Not That Adorable - TikTokMilitary parade could cause $16 million in damages - NBC4 WashingtonWe Asked An Expert Why Soldiers Were Marching So Badly In Trump's Military Parade, And Her Reasoning Makes Sense - BuzzFeedOne Soldier’s Response to Bad Marching – Pat LollerMurder of Minnesota State Representative Melissa HortmanTim Walz on Rep. Hortman and her partner’s death – CNN, TikTokAnd the Dick Response – CNN, TikTokMelissa Hortman, husband and dog lie in state; suspect attends court hearing – CNN, YouTubeUm, Civis?Mayor-council government – BallotpediaDrama in Seattle Mayoral RaceMayoral Candidate Katie Wilson on Affordable Housing Week – InstagramMayoral Candidate Ry Armstrong’s Response – InstagramMayoral Candidate Joe Mallahan – Website How to Spend Your Time and MoneyWashington Bus - WebsiteThe President's Yuge most beautiful, tremendous satanic abortion clinic – Website
This week on Um, Sir, Emily and Samie unpack a modest lineup of American absurdity: a Satanic abortion clinic in Maine, ICE raids straight out of a dystopian fever dream, and a $45 million military parade starring robot dogs and empty bleachers.
Meanwhile, Trump tried to cosplay dictator by sending the National Guard to LA without permission and then called for the arrest of Governor Newsom like it was a Real Housewives reunion. Somewhere in the mess, Walmart got boycotted for funding the wrong protest (it didn’t), and two queer-friendly hats and one full-page NYT ad managed to cause national confusion.
Also, protests happened. Big ones. Like, 5 million people big. The No Kings Day march lit up 2,100 cities, but don’t worry, the president’s taxpayer-funded birthday party had dozens of fans.
Then tragedy: A domestic terrorist murdered MN Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband, and Trump responded with… a punchline. Because empathy is for losers, apparently.
Um, Civics? Strong mayor vs. weak mayor systems. Spoiler: calling someone a “weak mayor” to their face is not recommended unless you want city council beef.
Tune in for:
Satanic temples doing more for reproductive care than 2/3 of Congress
Civics with a side of trauma
Thoughts on selling out, staying angry, and resisting with joy
💬 Closing thoughts: Resistance isn’t a one-lane highway. Maybe your lane is protest, maybe it’s surviving the damn week. We need them all.
