40 episodes

Politics is an ugly business. We treat it with the combination of disrespect, mockery, and outright contempt that our current moment so richly deserves. So strap in, pour a cold one, and join us as we plumb the depths of American discourse and offer up a weekly dose of truthiness, bellicosity, and working class solidarity--now with jokes!

U.S. Blues U.S. Blues

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Politics is an ugly business. We treat it with the combination of disrespect, mockery, and outright contempt that our current moment so richly deserves. So strap in, pour a cold one, and join us as we plumb the depths of American discourse and offer up a weekly dose of truthiness, bellicosity, and working class solidarity--now with jokes!

    Episode 40 - American Idiots

    Episode 40 - American Idiots

    This month marked an important anniversary in American history: The 1 year anniversary of U.S. Blues. But also some historical touchstone involving planes and buildings. We'll take a (belated) look back at some of the most galling, nationalistic idiocy to come out of one of the stupidest eras in American history--the splashback of which is still raining down today.

    Plus, we talk Elder abuse in California, death panels in Idaho, and swole clackers in Trinidad.

    Also, big shout out to Riley W, the dude that posterized some anti-mask moron and paid for it with his job. Please consider tossing some bucks Riley's way:
    https://gofund.me/d8592a13

    • 1 hr 18 min
    Episode 39 - We Do Not Recall

    Episode 39 - We Do Not Recall

    If you're wondering how it's even possible that a right wing nut job could potentially be elected governor of California next week, we attempt to break it down for you. We're talking California recall election on this week's Blues. 

    • 1 hr 27 min
    Episode 38 - Texas Injustice

    Episode 38 - Texas Injustice

    In the ongoing, cutthroat competition to be America's most offensively embarrassing state, Texas just said "hold my beer." We offer some thoughts and solidarity for the women of the Lone Star State. 

    Plus, so many Covid deniers died this week, we felt it necessary to spend some time "In Memoriam." Also, sex toys are really expensive, y'all... 

    • 1 hr 34 min
    Episode 37 - Splashback

    Episode 37 - Splashback

    America's foreign policy turds have created yet another splashback. Join us for a recap of how we got into Afghanistan, who really won, and why now is the 2nd best time to walk away right after any other time in the last 20 years. 

    • 1 hr
    Episode 36 - Lockdown 2 (Electric Avenue): Infection Rates Are Higher

    Episode 36 - Lockdown 2 (Electric Avenue): Infection Rates Are Higher

    U.S. Blues returns from our summer vacation to find rising case counts, anti-mask protests, and *checks notes* murder hornets? 2020 Part Two is in effect and like most sequels, this one is much stupider than the original. Tune in as we take aim at this atrocious timeline with mockery, judgment, and some serious Roy Kent energy. 

    • 1 hr 17 min
    Episode 35 - Dying For It

    Episode 35 - Dying For It

    The GQP is doubling down on misinformation. It's a cult and the members are willing to die for it. Plus, the bathroom wars continue, QAnon turns on one of its own, and Matt Gaetz finds himself unable to hold an event within 1,000 yards of Disneyland. Remain seated please for another episode of U.S. Blues. 

    • 1 hr 13 min

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