A WORLD GONE MAD

Jeff Alan Wolf

A Progressive Liberal News PodcastVeteran Television, and Radio Broadcaster Jeff Alan Wolf offers his Observations on the issues (many issues) of the week with a fearless liberal bent.  His solid delivery, and dry common sense approach sets him apart from other liberals that populate Talk and Commentary Podcasts” Jeff Does NOT Pull Punches. He does NOT Make comments that are “SAFE”. He tells the Truth.  (He Tells It As He Sees It) He Is Very OPINIONATED! He says the things Out Loud YOU’RE already thinking. Jeff is Unfiltered, Unspun, A little Unhinged, but offers a lot of Common Sense. This Podcast could make you MAD. This Podcast could make you SMILE. Regardless, it WILL make you THINK!

  1. 2h ago

    The Red Scare Is Back… Trump Just Opened McCarthy’s Playbook.

    SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOW Lindsey Graham’s sudden death should have been a moment for reflection. Instead, it became something else almost immediately. Kash Patel and the FBI got involved. Before the facts had a chance to catch up, the speculation took off at full speed.In today’s America, that’s becoming the rule instead of the exception. Then came language that should sound familiar to anyone who’s paid attention to history. The words may be different. The technology may be different. But the political playbook? That hasn’t changed nearly as much as we’d like to believe. What happens when fear becomes a campaign strategy? When political opponents stop being opponents and start being portrayed as enemies hiding in plain sight?  America has traveled down this road before, and the similarities are difficult to ignore. I’ll explain why I believe Donald Trump is dusting off one of the oldest political playbooks in American history.  Trump’s calling people “communists”. That’s why the phrase “Red Scare” matters far more than most people realize, and why history has a habit of returning with a fresh coat of paint. I’ll also take a hard look at another story that’s receiving far less attention than it deserves: America’s growing missile shortage.  As tensions with Iran continue, are we quietly burning through military stockpiles faster than we can replace them? It’s a question that could have consequences far beyond the current conflict. This is Episode 251 of A World Gone Mad—where history matters, common sense is trying to have a seat at the table, and asking uncomfortable questions is always welcome. If you’ve enjoyed the podcast and found it informative, and maybe got a laugh or two, then please contribute to keeping this podcast around.  I’m not backed by Corporate media. There is no outside money other than my own wallet so if you could please contribute to the GoFundMe below even a small donation makes a difference. https://gofund.me/5d9a419ef AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

    14 min
  2. Episode 250: Born In A Hospital Bed. 2½ Years Later. Going Strong.

    Jul 7

    Episode 250: Born In A Hospital Bed. 2½ Years Later. Going Strong.

    SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOW Some milestones deserve a celebration. Others deserve a story. Episode 250 is both. What began during a hospital stay as nothing more than an idea has grown into a podcast heard in 108 countries and nearly 1,700 locations around the world.  Armed with a microphone and a lifetime in broadcasting, I never imagined that journey would happen, and I certainly never imagined I’d still be here two and a half years later talking about a world that somehow keeps getting even stranger. This isn’t just a look back. It’s a look at what 250 episodes have taught me about politics, cable news, social media, outrage, common sense, and the remarkable people who keep this country moving forward while the people in charge often seem determined to move it backward. You’ll also hear my very first… “STATE OF SANITY” Address, where I hand out grades to Congress, the media, social media, political consultants, pollsters, fact-checkers, conspiracy theorists, and a few others who have definitely earned my attention over the past two and a half years. Most importantly, this episode is about gratitude. To everyone who has listened, agreed, disagreed, challenged me, corrected me, laughed with me, and kept this crazy experiment alive…thank you. You didn’t just help me reach Episode 250. You made it possible. So whether you’ve been here since Episode 1 or you’re discovering A World Gone Mad for the very first time, welcome. The microphone is on, my opinions are uncensored, and the next chapter starts right now. If you’ve enjoyed the podcast and found it informative, and maybe got a laugh or two, then please contribute to keeping this podcast around.  I’m not backed by Corporate media. There is no outside money other than my own wallet so if you could please contribute to the GoFundMe below even a small donation makes a difference. https://gofund.me/5d9a419ef AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

    30 min
  3. Jun 30

    Supreme Court Breaks With Precedent. Bible Enters Texas Classrooms

    SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOW Some weeks, the biggest political battles don’t happen at the White House. They happen inside the Supreme Court, where a handful of justices can reshape presidential power with a single opinion.  This week, the Court handed Donald Trump a major victory, surprised just about everyone with another ruling, and reminded the country that the rules can change in ways few people see coming. Then I head to Texas, where millions of public school students will be forced to learn Bible stories in the classroom. Is it history? Is it religion? Is it education? Or is it the latest front in America’s never ending culture war? The debate is only getting started. I’ll also dig into the latest confusion surrounding Donald Trump’s claims about Iran, why the stories coming from both sides don’t match, and why that’s a much bigger problem than another political headline. Then there’s Donald Trump’s appeal to the Supreme Court in the long running E. Jean Carroll case. The justices have now issued their decision, putting the case back in the spotlight and making it one of the week’s most significant legal developments. I’m convinced we’re living through the strangest political experiment of our lifetime. Every week seems determined to outdo the one before it. And we’re not even at Fourth of July yet! If you’ve enjoyed the podcast and found it informative, and maybe got a laugh or two, then please contribute to keeping this podcast around.  I’m not backed by Corporate media. There is no outside money other than my own wallet so if you could please contribute to the GoFundMe below even a small donation makes a difference. https://gofund.me/5d9a419ef AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

    16 min
  4. Jun 27

    Trump Resigns? Carville Thinks He Will. Then Vance Rewrites Nixon.

    SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOW James Carville just made one of the boldest political predictions of the year. He says Donald Trump won’t finish his term and will resign by Easter of 2027. That’s an extraordinary claim. But is it political genius… or another prediction that’s destined to age badly? I break down what would actually have to happen for a president who has survived impeachments, indictments, convictions, investigations and endless predictions of political doom to voluntarily walk away from the presidency. Then the timing gets even more interesting. Just as Carville predicts Trump’s possible exit, JD Vance visits the Nixon Presidential Library and argues Richard Nixon’s resignation deserves a completely different interpretation. Watergate, according to Vance, wouldn’t even dominate today’s news cycle for very long. Is this simply a history lesson? Or is it part of a much larger political message about accountability, investigations and how future scandals may be viewed? Washington isn’t just fighting over tomorrow anymore. It’s rewriting yesterday while trying to control what comes next. If you’ve enjoyed the podcast and found it informative, and maybe got a laugh or two, then please contribute to keeping this podcast around.  I’m not backed by Corporate media. There is no outside money other than my own wallet so if you could please contribute to the GoFundMe below even a small donation makes a difference. https://gofund.me/5d9a419ef AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

    13 min
  5. Jun 25

    New York Shifts, Housing Held Hostage, Tucker Leaves Republicans

    SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOW In this episode of A WORLD GONE MAD, Democratic voters in New York just sent shockwaves through their own party, and the political establishment suddenly has a brand new problem it didn’t see coming. Congress actually managed to agree on a bipartisan housing affordability bill. Then Donald Trump stepped in with an ultimatum that has nothing to do with housing. If you’ve ever wondered why Americans get so frustrated with Washington, this story may answer that question. The Senate delivers Donald Trump one of its rare bipartisan rebukes, raising new questions about whether his grip on Capitol Hill is beginning to loosen and what that could mean for Washington. And Tucker Carlson says he’s leaving the Republican Party after more than three decades. Whether you agree with him or not, his criticism comes from inside the conservative movement, not outside it, and that makes this story impossible to ignore. If politics feels less predictable than ever, you’re not imagining it. The alliances are shifting, the old rules aren’t working, and the people who were supposed to have all the answers suddenly have a lot of explaining to do. If you’ve enjoyed the podcast and found it informative, and maybe got a laugh or two, then please contribute to keeping this podcast around.  I’m not backed by Corporate media. There is no outside money other than my own wallet so if you could please contribute to the GoFundMe below even a small donation makes a difference. https://gofund.me/5d9a419ef AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

    17 min
  6. Jun 23

    Social Media: The Greatest Time Waster In Human History? Or Not.

    SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOW Social media started as a way to connect people. Share a photo. Keep up with friends. Stay in touch with family. Somewhere along the way it became a source of news, entertainment, political warfare, conspiracy theories, outrage, cat videos, and endless scrolling that somehow turns ten minutes into an hour. In this episode I take a look at how social media evolved from a digital gathering place into one of the most powerful forces shaping modern life. It can expose corruption, build communities, launch careers, help independent voices find audiences, and put important stories in front of millions of people before traditional media even notices them. But there’s another side to the story. The same platforms that connect us are also competing for our attention every second of every day. Outrage spreads faster than facts, algorithms decide what we see, and sometimes it feels like the loudest voices are the ones with the least to say. I also explore how social media has changed politics, public debate, and the way we consume information. We live in a world where experts, influencers, journalists, and people broadcasting from their pickup trucks all occupy the same feed. Some days that creates accountability. Other days it creates chaos. The question isn’t whether social media is good or bad. It’s clearly both. The real question is whether we’re still using these platforms as tools, or whether the platforms have become remarkably effective at using us. If you’ve ever picked up your phone to check one thing and forgotten why you opened the app in the first place, this conversation might hit a little closer to home than you’d like. If you’ve enjoyed the podcast and found it informative, and maybe got a laugh or two, then please contribute to keeping this podcast around.  I’m not backed by Corporate media. There is no outside money other than my own wallet so if you could please contribute to the GoFundMe below even a small donation makes a difference. https://gofund.me/5d9a419ef AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

    20 min
4.5
out of 5
23 Ratings

About

A Progressive Liberal News PodcastVeteran Television, and Radio Broadcaster Jeff Alan Wolf offers his Observations on the issues (many issues) of the week with a fearless liberal bent.  His solid delivery, and dry common sense approach sets him apart from other liberals that populate Talk and Commentary Podcasts” Jeff Does NOT Pull Punches. He does NOT Make comments that are “SAFE”. He tells the Truth.  (He Tells It As He Sees It) He Is Very OPINIONATED! He says the things Out Loud YOU’RE already thinking. Jeff is Unfiltered, Unspun, A little Unhinged, but offers a lot of Common Sense. This Podcast could make you MAD. This Podcast could make you SMILE. Regardless, it WILL make you THINK!

You Might Also Like