Why Are We Like This?

Why Are We Like This?

A true crime podcast microdosing Florida.

  1. 1d ago

    Angie vs. The Machine and Florida Shows its Primary Colors

    Angie Nixon shocked Florida’s political establishment, defeating Alex Vindman despite being outspent 16–1. We break down how she did it, why Nikki Fried and the state Democratic apparatus had such a disastrous night, and what Nixon’s victory says about the limits of consultant-driven campaigns. We also survey the rest of Florida’s primary results: Oliver Larkin’s uphill campaign against Jared Moskowitz, James Fishback’s army of college-age groypers, MAGA’s growing capture of Florida’s judiciary, Debbie Wasserman Schultz’s continued political immortality, and the increasingly blurred line between state politics and a Republican theme park. Plus: Nancy Mace’s tattoo crisis, Florida Politics' AI-generated pay-to-play journalism, Randy Fine’s mailbox adventure, Politicon nostalgia, and an unexpected Democratic victory in Butler County, Pennsylvania. Chapters00:00 The coolest summer of the rest of our lives02:17 Nancy Mace’s tattoo crisis05:05 Florida Politics deploys the Scorch Bot08:47 Angie Nixon defeats Alex Vindman10:17 How weak is the Florida Democratic Party?12:00 Nixon’s ground game—and Vindman’s nonexistent campaign20:48 Prediction markets completely miss the upset23:38 The Florida governor’s races27:04 James Fishback and the groyper youth vote34:27 Oliver Larkin takes on Jared Moskowitz39:24 Glenna Milberg’s genocide denial41:01 Tomas’s history with Glenna Milberg43:52 MAGA’s judicial capture in Miami-Dade46:28 South Florida’s congressional results50:41 The statewide races52:49 Florida becomes MAGA Disney World55:34 Remember Politicon?57:47 JJR versus James Uthmeier01:01:52 Kat Cammack becomes permanent furniture01:04:38 Dan Bilzerian, Randy Fine, and the mailbox01:06:18 Democrats win in Butler County01:11:22 Congratulations, Angie Nixon

    Angie vs. The Machine and Florida Shows its Primary Colors

  2. Aug 6

    Angie Nixon Calls Out Alexander Vindman (and Florida’s Democratic Establishment)

    Florida U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon joins Why We Like This to explain why she believes voters are rejecting establishment politics—and why Alexander Vindman refuses to debate her. Nixon discusses her progressive campaign, Florida’s affordability crisis, Medicare for All, universal childcare, and what Democrats must offer beyond simply opposing Donald Trump. Nixon also opens up about the racism, sexism, and classism she says she has encountered inside the Democratic Party. She responds to criticism from Vindman’s wife, challenges assumptions about who is “electable,” and explains why corporate donors and political consultants wield so much power over Democratic campaigns. Plus, Nixon discusses Gaza, America’s expanding wars, Miss Rachel’s endorsement, and her decision to invest in organizers instead of costly consultants and media firms. Can a working-class, people-powered campaign defeat Florida’s political establishment?

    Angie Nixon Calls Out Alexander Vindman (and Florida’s Democratic Establishment)

  3. Jul 29

    Florida’s $97K Rent Crisis—and the MAGA Candidate Gen Z Men Love

    Florida’s housing crisis has reached a grim new milestone: Miami renters now need a $97,000 salary to comfortably afford a two-bedroom apartment. David, Tomas, and Gerald unpack the soaring cost of living, stagnant wages, corporate price-gouging, and why fixing Florida’s affordability problem may require an economic reckoning. The crew also examines Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback, his appeal among disaffected Gen Z men, and the uncomfortable parallels between today’s online right and Bernie Sanders’ anti-establishment movement. Plus: Byron Donalds, Angie Nixon, Alexander Vindman, and the increasingly chaotic state of Florida politics. Before diving into the Sunshine State’s active crime scene, the guys review Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, celebrate 20 years of Michael Mann’s Miami Vice, investigate Fake Melania, and wander into the bizarre culture war surrounding Caitlin Clark, Sophie Cunningham, and the WNBA.

    Florida’s $97K Rent Crisis—and the MAGA Candidate Gen Z Men Love

  4. Jul 22

    The Fever Has Broken OR The Beautiful Lames

    In our ongoing quest to shift our coverage to sports we don't really know much about, we called in our friend and frequent collaborator Kartik Krishnaiyer to help us wrap up World Cup 2026. We talk all things Spain, Argentina, Trump, US-Belgium, what went surprisingly right and what went predictably wrong. In news and notes, we talked explosive diarrhea, the Tate brothers' arrest in Florida, Miami surpassing New York in cost of living, and more!

    The Fever Has Broken OR The Beautiful Lames

  5. Jul 14

    Miami Forever-Bond Part Deux - The Forevening (This time for safety!)

    Mayor Eileen Higgins’ proposed mega bond project, a public safety slush fund that will likely cost taxpayers more than a billion dollars over time, is heading to your ballot in November after a series of fits and starts. We dive into what it means for a city that still has $180 million of principal left on its last bond project. Also, Grahams down, the Fishback kids are f****d, a Kalshi episode preview, and more!

    Miami Forever-Bond Part Deux - The Forevening (This time for safety!)

  6. Jun 29

    Gulag Griftipelago goes dark

    A couple years ago, the US electorate — and especially in Florida — was fired up for mass deportations and welcomed the second Trump administration with hopes that it would solve all our problems by blaming foreigners. Today, between the closing of Alligator Alcatraz and cities like Miami regretting their participation with 287G agreements, which allow ICE and DHS pernicious unprecedented access to law enforcement, it seems like the tide might be turning on one of the darkest chapters in American history. This and more in our news and notes section.

    Gulag Griftipelago goes dark

  7. Jun 10

    World Cup Fever: The grift that keeps on grifting

    Miami is one host city for this summer’s World Cup, joining others across North America, for what is shaping up to be one of the biggest debacles in the tournament’s history. Woefully underprepared and overpriced, the US has provided no end of friction by suspending visas and travel privileges, exerting pressure on foreign visitors, and using dynamic pricing to price out the average fan. We’re joined by soccer scribe Kartik Krishnaiyer from Beyond the 90 (Beyondthe90.net) to discuss how the US has joined a very short list of tinpot dictatorships that have allowed their xenophobia to trump the diplomatic missions of international sporting tournaments, and exactly whose wheels are getting greased this time around. You can also follow Kartik on X.com @kkfla737.

    World Cup Fever: The grift that keeps on grifting

  8. Jun 3

    CIS benders (of the truth) and Miami's "assimilation problem"

    A spate of news you can use this week from the WAWLT boys, who will continue to stay posting on main. On tap this week: What's going on with Debbie Wasserman Schultz, Jared Moskowitz, Maria Elvira Salazar, and the congressional district hopscotch being played across South Florida? Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's confirmation and the the statistical subterfuge we are all living through.The Atlantic has good news: The economy is all just bad vibes and Debbie downers! You're all actually doing great! A look at the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) recent report on how Miami is failing to assimilate. Yeah. Ok.

    CIS benders (of the truth) and Miami's "assimilation problem"
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A true crime podcast microdosing Florida.

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  • Creator
    Why Are We Like This?
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    97
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2026 Why Are We Like This?
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