Podpinions

In this episode, Rich and Bruce examine whether Americans are quietly absorbing the cost of broken systems.

Topics include:

• Minnesota daycare fraud & government oversight
• Banks, the Federal Reserve, and inflation
• Gold and silver discussion
• Flooding and insurance frustration
• Pharmacy and medication availability
• Local taxes and collections (Berkheimer)
• Cultural discussion (Kennedy Center)
• Vaccines, measles, and flu shot debate
• Dunkin’ ...

Fresh off a Trump rally at Mount Airy Casino in the Poconos, Rich and Bruce sit down with special guest Jamie Frenette, a Mount Airy Casino employee who had one of the most unique perspectives in the room—standing directly behind President Trump during the speech.

This episode is a loose, unscripted recap of the day: the cold lines, the security presence, the crowd energy, and the behind-the-scenes chaos of a hush-hush rally that wa...

 Episode 25 explores how morality, when misused by others, can become a disadvantage for those who actually live by it. Rich and Bruce discuss how opponents with no moral boundaries weaponize Conservative morality to keep good people silent. Topics include academic bias, immigration fraud, terror vetting failures, media contradictions, political manipulation, and why some moments require “dimming” moral restraint—not abandoning it—...

The hosts debut their new studio booth and explore one of today’s most talked-about questions: Who are “they”?

This episode breaks down media coordination, political corruption, education infiltration, crime, digital currency, AI, censorship, and institutional distrust — all while keeping the humor and straight talk Podpinions is known for.

Timestamps included:

00:00 – 03:10 New studio diner booth + audience suggestions
03:11 – 0...

What’s inside:

• The PA Supreme Court retention vote explained (and why the wording trips people up). Our Podpinion - Vote No on retaining the three judicial PA Supreme Court justices (on the back of your PA ballot).
• DC’s budget merry-go-round: “clean CRs,” shutdowns, and who actually feels it (SNAP/EBT, services, families).
• Immigration & enforcement: ICE at hearings, and an arrest wave involving CDL-holding illegal immigrant tr...

In Episode 22, we dig into a “fake independent” Senate run and where the money lands, a local explosives case in the Poconos, and why crime feels close to home when bail fails. We also tackle microplastics (packaging, dyes, and what sits in your water), budget battles vs. essentials, immigration funding paths, erased history and cultural literacy, the White House ballroom story, and Venezuela/China/fentanyl.

Chapters:
00:00 Mon...

Episode 21 — Blowing Up Hydrogen Balloons
We cover the campus protest chaos (yes, Charlie Kirk makes an appearance), a head‑shaking hydrogen‑balloon story that got FBI/ATF attention, New Jersey taxes and bag bans, whether some protests are “paid,” Social Security numbers as ID, and the line between student speech and school rules—especially when posts are off‑campus.

Chapters
00:00 Campus protests & the balloon story

There’s $1.5 trillion sitting in the Social Security Administration’s “Earnings Suspense File” — money collected from payroll taxes that no one can legally claim.

In this episode, Rich and Bruce unpack how these funds ended up trapped in bureaucratic limbo: from typos and fake Social Security numbers to undocumented workers and employers looking the other way.

It’s a deep dive into one of America’s most overlooked financial mysteries...

 D.C. crime headlines flip faster than the news cycle — we cut through the chaos, the spin, and the politics to show what’s really going on in America’s capital. 

Podpinions Episode 18 dives into a range of hot topics, starting with Trump's intervention in cities struggling with crime and the backlash from Democrats. The hosts discuss the potential political traps and the need for citizens to hold elected officials accountable....

Retired NYPD helicopter pilot Derin De Vuono (20-year NYPD veteran; Chinatown’s 5th Precinct → 10 years in the Aviation Unit → finished in the 60th Precinct, Coney Island) joins Bruce & Rich for a raw, first-person look at New York City corruption, policing culture, media narratives, and the nation’s mood in the immediate aftermath of the reported shooting of Charlie Kirk (as discussed in this episode’s timeline).

We cover Derin...

 Radioactive shrimp, political corruption, and immigration chaos collide in Podpinions Episode 17. 

 Rich and Bruce start with radioactive shrimp headed for Walmart, then widen the scope to food contamination and weak oversight. The episode dives into Adam Schiff’s fund, Trump, whistleblowers, and North Korea arms smuggling. Illegal immigration, voter fraud, and child abuse cases drive the debate home. The closing call—accountabilit...

Hormones, conspiracies, and politics collide — a Podpinions deep dive into power and control.

This episode of Podpinions explores testosterone, hormones, and how they connect to bigger political and cultural systems of control. Rich and Bruce discuss conspiracy theories, Russia and Ukraine, and how AI is exposing hidden money flows through NGOs. Equal parts funny, sharp, and thought-provoking.

🎧 Full episode: https://podpi...

From absurd history to modern manipulation, Rich and Bruce explore chaos, control, and who really benefits when the world feels like it’s falling apart.

Is today’s chaos random—or carefully designed?

Episode 15 of Podpinions covers:

AI censorship and filtered search
Education’s shift from merit to identity
Political narratives and economic burdens
Vanishing bugs, bats, and lost habitats
Even the str...

In Episode 14 of Podpinions, Rich and Bruce dig into the political drama in Texas, where Democrats walked out during a rare mid-decade redistricting push — and how the term “gerrymander” traces back to 1812. We break down what the changes could mean, why the outrage is one-sided, and when it might actually take effect.

Then it’s on to Washington, D.C., where crime stats are allegedly being “cooked” by police leadership, prompting Tr...

From lost manners to political mayhem, Bruce and Rich tackle the week’s chaos with zero filters. They call out the disappearing “please and thank you,” the revolving door of politics, big pharma oddities, border insanity, voting shenanigans, and the media spin that keeps the truth buried.

🎯 Fact Check: Non-U.S. citizens can vote in certain U.S. local elections.

As of Aug 13, 2025:

• Washington, DC – All local offices (Mayor, Counci...

This week on Podpinions, we kick things off with car trouble and drive straight into chaos.

We’re talking microplastics — yes, even in that fancy glass bottle — and fake podcast warranties (you read that right). Then it’s on to a “Big Beautiful Bill” and who actually has the power to rewrite legislation.

We ask: is China’s surveillance state our future? What’s really happening with Biden’s auto-pen scandal? And wh...

This week on Podpinions, we cover everything from F-bombs to sinkholes — literally.

We start with Trump’s viral outburst and dive straight into the House blocking AOC & Al Green’s impeachment push, a rare bipartisan vote that actually made headlines. Then: defunding the Taliban, Trump’s take on Iran & Israel, and a deeper question — have the American people had enough?

We also talk about uranium gone missi...

In this Special Mid-Week Episode of Podpinions, we’re not just asking questions — we’re giving our Podpinions.

From the escalating protests in Los Angeles (riots) to the shadowy organizers and surprising funders behind the scenes, we break it all down. Who’s really behind groups like NoKings.org? Why is Christina Walton’s name surfacing? And what does the DOJ’s indictment have to do with it?

We also give our Podpi...

This week on Podpinions, we roll into the Fourth of July weekend with fireworks, fed-up pets, and a reminder to appreciate the history we often take for granted.

We break down the meaning of MAGA (without the media filter), explore forgotten sacrifices at historical landmarks, and dive into government weirdness — from sterile flies and screw worms to multi-decade train projects that never seem to end.

Rich takes a...