A WORLD GONE MAD

Jeff Alan Wolf
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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. 18h ago

    Is American Democracy Dead? Or Does It Need Open Heart Surgery?

    SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOW How close are we to the point of no return? That’s the question driving this episode…and it may be the most important one I’ve ever asked.  Forget the latest political headline or who’s winning the news cycle. I’m asking whether American democracy has become so deeply fractured that rebuilding it could take decades… or even generations. Some divisions have always existed. That’s nothing new. But somewhere along the way, political disagreements stopped being about competing ideas and started becoming deeply personal.  Families are divided. Friendships are strained. Trust in institutions is crumbling. And every election seems to leave the country more exhausted than the one before it. This isn’t about predicting the future or pretending to have all the answers. It’s about stepping back, connecting the dots, and asking whether we’re living through another difficult chapter in American history… or witnessing the beginning of a turning point our grandchildren will study for generations. If you’ve ever caught yourself wondering, “Is this normal… or is something fundamentally changing?” then this episode is for you.  I don’t offer easy answers. I ask the questions too many people are afraid to ask, and leave you to decide where the evidence leads. Because if we can’t have this conversation now, we may someday wish we had. You can send me your opinions and comments at: WolfPackTalks@gmail.com 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

  2. 3d ago

    Trump’s Branding Obsession, Social Security See Nothing Do Nothing

    SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOW If you’ve ever wondered whether Washington has completely lost its sense of proportion, this episode is for you.  While America faces real challenges, some of our leaders seem far more interested in building personal legacies than solving the problems millions of Americans are actually worried about. At some point, you have to ask whether anyone in charge remembers what they’re supposed to be doing. Then I turn to Social Security, where decades of warnings have been met with decades of delay. The clock is ticking, the math isn’t getting any better, and doing nothing has somehow become the most expensive option of all.  It’s a conversation about leadership, responsibility, and why kicking the can down the road always comes with a bigger bill. Senator Dick Durban has some thoughts on how to make Social Security work again. And just when you think the week couldn’t get any stranger, Donald Trump suddenly discovers the importance of AIR… because wildfire smoke from Canada drifted across the border.  The irony is impossible to ignore, and the political finger-pointing that followed is almost too ridiculous to believe if we weren’t watching it happen in real time. If Social Security affects your future, if political theater has you shaking your head, or if you’re simply wondering how we’ve reached the point where branding seems more important than governing, I think you’ll enjoy this one. Welcome… once again… to A World Gone Mad. You can send me your opinions and comments at: WolfPackTalks@gmail.com 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

  3. Jul 21

    Republican Math: Spending $95 Billion Isn’t Spending… Apparently

    SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOW I’m asking a question that should be easy to answer, but somehow nobody in Washington wants to. Whatever happened to the Republican Party that built its entire identity around fiscal responsibility?  After decades of hearing lectures about deficits, government spending, and living within our means, suddenly ninety-five billion dollars is treated like pocket change. Either the math changed…or the message did. Then it gets even stranger. One of the most revealing comments wasn’t hidden behind closed doors. It was said out loud.  When lawmakers were asked how this massive spending would be paid for, the response was so breathtakingly honest that it may have exposed what this debate has really been about all along.  If you’ve ever wondered whether political principles actually have expiration dates, you won’t want to miss this conversation. Then I turn my attention to Senator John Fetterman and the growing speculation that he may walk away from the Democratic Party altogether.  After watching his votes, interviews, and public positions over the past couple of years, I have a very different reaction than many Democrats probably expect. Let’s just say there won’t be any desperate pleas for him to stay. This episode isn’t about left versus right. It’s about consistency, credibility, and whether principles still matter when the people in power are the ones writing the checks. If politicians are going to spend years preaching one thing and then practice the exact opposite, somebody ought to point it out. If you’re tired of political double standards, selective outrage, and watching yesterday’s talking points disappear the minute they’re no longer convenient, then this episode is for you.  Sometimes the most revealing stories aren’t about what politicians say. They’re about what they suddenly stop saying. Welcome to another episode of A World Gone Mad. You can send me your opinions and comments at: WolfPackTalks@gmail.com 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

  4. Jul 18

    Delusional, Demented, Deranged, AND Dangerous. Trump Being Trump.

    SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOW Donald Trump delivered another speech. I forced myself to watch every minute of it so you don’t have to. Trust me… it wasn’t easy.  What started as a routine presidential address quickly became something far stranger, filled with grand claims, familiar grievances, and moments that left me wondering whether I was watching politics or pure performance art. From promises that America has never been stronger to declarations about healthcare, the economy, Iran, and election integrity,  I break down the speech the way only A World Gone Mad can…with humor, sarcasm, frustration, and a healthy dose of “Did Trump really just say that?” There were moments I laughed, moments I cringed, and several moments where I honestly questioned what country Donald Trump believes he’s describing. But beneath the absurdity is something far more serious. Trump’s speech quickly shifts from exaggerated claims, to elections, China, classified documents, and the coming midterms.  That’s where this episode takes a hard turn…from comedy into a discussion about why rhetoric matters, why words have consequences, and why this speech deserves more attention than a quick headline or social media clip. I also ask a question I’ve been asking this audience for a long time: At what point do we stop shaking our heads and start speaking up?  Whether you agree with me, disagree with me, or fall somewhere in between, I want to hear from you. Your voice matters, and silence isn’t much of a strategy when the stakes feel this high. Finally, I close on a personal note. It’s my birthday weekend, and Natacha and I are stepping away from the lunacy for a couple of days to recharge before returning Monday.  Sometimes the healthiest thing we can do is hit pause, spend time with the people we love, and come back ready for whatever insanity is waiting next. If you’re looking for another sanitized political recap, this isn’t it. If you’re looking for sharp commentary, plenty of humor, genuine concern, and an honest reaction to one of the week’s most talked-about speeches, then pull up a chair.  I’m Jeff Alan Wolf This is A World Gone Mad. You can send me your opinions and comments at: WolfPackTalks@gmail.com AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

  5. Jul 16

    Confirmation hearings are a joke. Trump wants to revisit 2020

    SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOW Some political stories make you shake your head. Others make you wonder if anyone in Washington is even pretending anymore. This week, I take on confirmation hearings that increasingly feel like political theater, where everyone already knows how the vote will end before the first question is even asked. At what point does the performance become more important than the process? Then there’s a White House leak investigation that reportedly reached the point where officials were asked to hand over their phones. That’s not just another Washington story. It’s a window into what happens when panic starts competing with trust. And just when you think the country might finally move on, Trump pulls the conversation right back to 2020. While the next election gets closer, he’s still trying to relitigate the last one. Maybe none of these stories surprise you anymore. Maybe that’s the biggest story of all. If confirmation hearings have become a formality, if panic is replacing trust behind closed doors, and if Washington keeps relitigating yesterday instead of dealing with tomorrow, then we’ve lowered the bar far more than we realize. 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

  6. Jul 14

    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

  7. 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

  8. Jul 4

    America’s 250th Fourth Of July: Put Down The Phone. Enjoy Today

    SEND ME A TEXT MESSAGE NOW For one episode, I’m hitting the pause button on the political noise. There’ll be plenty of time for headlines, arguments, and outrage TOMORROW. This one is different. As America celebrates its 250th Fourth of July, I want to share a simple challenge with the WolfPack… What if the best way to honor this holiday’s not by scrolling through another endless debate, but by putting down the phone and fully enjoying the people and moments right in front of you. What does freedom really mean in today’s world? Why are we being pulled toward distraction? And why might choosing gratitude, laughter, and genuine connection be one of the most meaningful decisions you make this holiday weekend? This isn’t about politics. It’s about family, friends, neighbors, great conversations, backyard barbecues, fireworks, and the memories that last long after the social media posts fade away. So whether you’re listening before the celebration, on the Fourth of July itself, or afterward, I hope you’ll spend a few minutes with me.  Then put the phone away, hug the people you love, make some memories, and enjoy one of America’s most meaningful holidays. From my family to yours, we hope you have a wonderful celebration in peace and safety. AWorldGoneMadPodcast@gmail.com

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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!

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  • Creator
    Jeff Alan Wolf
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    257
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 A WORLD GONE MAD
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