In this episode, we take a sharp, sarcastic deep dive into the latest "sundowner" antics coming out of the White House and the blatant economic backfire hitting the administration’s own base. From 4:00 AM cowardice to the massive contrast in how America celebrates Black History Month, we’re breaking down why "truly great men" don't have to tear others down to stand tall. The 4 AM "Red Flag": Why midnight tantrums aren't "strength"—they’re a sign of failing health and an old man sundowning on a global stage. We discuss why his kids need to snatch the phone before the battery (and the legacy) hits zero. The Economic "Self-Own": A look at the reality behind the rhetoric. With groceries at 4x the price, record-high foreclosures, and health insurance premiums skyrocketing due to expired subsidies, we ask: who is this "greatness" actually for? The "Michelle" Metric: Poetic justice at the box office. Why is an immigrant documentary playing to empty seats and tumbleweeds, while Michelle Obama’s Becoming is back at #1 six years later? 😒 Black History Month Contrast: While the administration stays silent or throws shade in the dark of night, the masses and PBS are busy celebrating real excellence. We highlight the gap between a leadership that ignores history and a people who honor it. Reality Check: The"loud, bitter placeholder" in the White House will never equal the class and respect of the Obamas. The Bottom Line: You can’t distract us from your limitations by attacking greatness. While he’s up fighting ghosts in his bathrobe, the world is moving on, celebrating Black history, and waiting for the "grown-ups" to return. #PodcastNotes #ChicagoTruth #4AMManifesto #BlackHistoryMonth #ObamaLegacy #EconomicBackfire #PopeLeoSays The "Morning Spark" Juice Recipe Master your metabolic frequency by integrating high-vibration "anchoring" fats and garden-fresh phytonutrients to silence chronic inflammation and reclaim biological sovereignty. #AgeOfAquarius #AntiInflammatoryProtocol #BioSovereignty #HolisticHealth To satisfy that hunger while staying in your anti-inflammatory protocol, try this blend: Ingredient Benefit 2-3 Kale/Chard Leaves Sulfur & Betalains for detox. 2 Stalks Celery Phthalides for circulation. 1/2 Cucumber Fisetin for brain health. 1/2 inch Ginger Gingerols for digestion. 1/4 cup Fresh Cranberries Polyphenols for immunity. New Ingredient Benefit Impact on Hunger & Inflammation Avocado Healthy Fats Slows gastric emptying, which silences the hunger hormone (ghrelin) and ensures fat-soluble Vitamin K from your greens is actually absorbed. Pink Salt Electrolyte Balance Working with the natural sodium in celery, pink salt helps maintain cellular fluid pressure, preventing the "empty" feeling caused by mild dehydration. Black Pepper Bio-Enhancement The piperine in black pepper acts as a "key" that opens up your cells to better absorb the antioxidants in the ginger and cranberries. From Prisoner to Providence...Becoming The Count In Monte Cristo, the treasure is individualistic power. For Dantès, the gold is the fuel for his "Kingman Club" levels of influence—allowing him to move through 19th-century France as a shadow that can buy, sell, or destroy anyone. Million Dollar Shake down of the Homeless, Erika might have an OnlyFans page Most of the time, I love California because y'all be doing the most over-the-top, and it seems like every day is another episode of The Real Housewives of Who Lives Where. Then Alex Soofer, the former CEO who runs LA homeless services, is living large and, like he is, auditioning for the lifestyle and the rich-and-famous life. Now we find out that Charlie Kirk, petty from the grave, disinherited Ericka Kirk; she might be out here selling foot pics on OnlyFans. The Sniper in the Foyer: Is Amanda Sanders Kyle’s Final Weapon Against Dorit? We’re unmasking the "Demanda" enigma to reveal how Kyle Richards is using her new Bel-Air neighbor as a high-fashion mouthpiece to dismantle Dorit Kemsley. From the mystery of Reed’s "missing" ex to the irony of a professional image consultant blowing her own producer's cover, we're diving deep into the shadiest alliance in Beverly Hills history. #RHOBH #KyleRichards #DoritKemsley #AmandaSanders Chaos on the Katina: Chef Ben’s Ego vs. The Sous Chef Secret! The galley on the Katina turns into a battlefield as Head Chef Ben brings his Michelin-sized ego to the table, only to be paired with Alesha—a Sous Chef whose "manifested" resume is about to be exposed. We’re dissecting the inevitable disaster as Ben’s culinary elitism meets Alesha’s total lack of experience in a high-seas hostage situation. #BelowDeckDownUnder #ChefBen #YachtKatina #GalleyGossip On the Katina, the galley is less of a kitchen and more of a crime scene. While Chef Ben is busy "producing" his own image as a misunderstood genius, Alesha is racking up a rap sheet of culinary offenses that would make even a line cook at a diner cringe. When he got eerily quiet, Ben uttered the final words: "I can’t consult an image that doesn't exist. You aren't a chef; you’re a ghost in my kitchen." Before heading to Capt. Jason. Crime No. The Offense The "Ben" Reaction The RHOSLC Vibe 01 The Scallop Slaughter Alesha crowded the pan, "steaming" the scallops instead of searing them. They came out looking like sad, grey pencil erasers. Ben stared at the pan in silence for 30 seconds before whispering, "You're killing my soul." 02 The Julienne Felony Asked to julienne peppers, Alesha delivered chunks that looked like they were hacked with a blunt rock. Ben took the knife out of her hand and told her to "go stand in the corner and think about what she’s done." 03 The Sauce Sabotage She broke a delicate Hollandaise because she was too busy "responding" to a deckhand's flirtation instead of whisking. Ben’s veins were popping out of his neck as he threw the broken sauce into the bin with a theatrical clatter. 04 The "Manifested" Mise en Place Ben asked for his prep to be ready; Alesha "manifested" it by setting out the wrong ingredients and forgetting the garlic entirely. Ben let out a laugh that sounded like a tea kettle screaming, signaling he had reached his breaking point. Seasonal Affective Disorder Is Treatable and all of us should be about fixing our mental health always.... If you are searching for help and direction in your struggles with depression and addiction Call 1-800-273-8255 Available 24 hours everyday There is also an online chat feature https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/ And if Vodka is the problem, call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) for 24/7 help. Please reach out to find joy in this season! Check out my music on Spotify and Apple or wherever you listen to music! The official videos are on YouTube. Stream and stream often! 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