In this episode of What The Frock?, Rabbi Dave and Friar Rod explore how smartphones, streaming media, and the nonstop news cycle are reshaping the way we think. They dive into the complexities of Russiagate, political disinformation, and the historical lessons of Cicero’s Cataline speeches, revealing how the “ends justify the means” mindset can threaten a republic.
The discussion blends modern politics with Roman history, highlighting the challenges of separating truth from misinformation in an age of instant updates and viral narratives. Along the way, they debate nuclear power as a solution to America’s growing energy demands and share a hilarious wedding anniversary trip to Anacortes that involves a devil-themed slot machine, improbable jackpots, and the universe “evening the score.”
It’s political satire, history, technology, and humor in one unpredictable conversation, proving why What The Frock? is where smart talk meets a mischievous twist.
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