Worthy of BRAINSPACE: August 3, 2025
A dispatch of the stuff I found valuable this week: enraging, funny, useful... sometimes unhinged.
No soliloquies for your Sunday evening; just the most thought provoking, memorable, infuriating, adorable, informative sources I saw this week, in no particular order. Hope you enjoy!!!
Awesome Articles
The F.D.A’s Panel on Antidepressants During Pregnancy Was Alarmingly Biased
by Jessica Grose - July 30, 2025
To be honest, the Opinion section of the New York Times is not a place I used to visit on a regular basis; yet here we are, two weeks in a row now.
The author describes her own experience to vividly illustrate the seriousness this topic should require, and also to illustrate just how insulting it is to have your own lived experiences downplayed by folks who are supposed to serve the people. It was superb writing.
Senate confirms former Fox News host Pirro as top federal prosecutor for the nation’s capital
by Associated Press - August 3, 2025
Jeanine Pirro, whose lies about the 2020 election played a part in Fox’s forking over $787 million for defamation, whose husband was pardoned by Trump in his first term, is now the top federal prosecutor in D.C.
Trump destroys our source of information about jobs. This is beyond irresponsible.
by Robert Reich - August 3, 2025
You probably heard about Trump firing the head of BLS; well, Robert Reich used to serve as labor secretary for Bill Clinton. His take on Dr. McEntarfer’s firing gives you a real sense of just how far we’ve strayed from anything resembling normal.
The Boy Genius Who Killed 14 Million Poor People
by Jonathan V. Last - July 31, 2025
This is a Bulwark article that asks a pretty deep question; What is the moral weight of responsibility for the men who carried out DOGE’s work? Spoiler: the answer is ultimately up to We The People.
I’ve become a huge fan of the Bulwark this last year or so, precisely because of conversations like these. Nebraska may not be my state, but I found Dan Osborn’s ideas mirrored my own pretty well in most areas, and that was a bit surprising!
Thought-Provoking Podcasts
Dan Osborn: Connecting with Working People
The Bulwark Podcast - August 1 2025
I’ve become a huge fan of the Bulwark this last year or so, precisely because of conversations like these. Nebraska may not be my state, but I found Dan Osborn’s ideas mirrored my own pretty well in most areas, and that was a bit surprising!
Behind Trump and Vance Is This Man’s Movement
The Ezra Klein Show - August 1 2025
This conversation was uncomfortable, and it was not particularly fun to listen to; that said, it’s helpful to understand the ideologies driving the people in power.
US Green Beret Veteran Tony Aguilar Details the Shocking War Crimes He’s Witnessing in Gaza
The Tucker Carlson Show - July 31 2025
I want to make crystal clear; Tucker is an unbelievable douche and I will NOT be recommending him on a regular basis. Still, in this one case, I give credit where it’s due. THIS particular audience needs to hear these stories most.
New and Revised Job Numbers Show Softening Labor Market
RealClearPolitics Podcast - August 1, 2025
It is my humble opinion that Left, Right & Center is political debate and discourse at its’ very best. This week they discuss the ongoing battles the Trump administration has been waging on media companies.
This Week’s TikTok Collections
Worth Watching - 7/28-8/3
One of TikTok’s greatest strengths is its ability to spread information from regular, credible people. I hope you enjoy these 15 videos from the week!
Fun & Funny 🤣 - 7/28-8/3
Here are 15 videos that caused smiling, laughter, and a general lighter feeling. My personal favorite was the baby; I haven’t laughed that hard in a MINUTE!