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Welcome to Stupid State Stories , a podcast that dives into the absurd, illiberal, and downright oppressive ways governments mess with their own people. From bizarre laws and overreaching bureaucracies to outright abuses of power, each episode unpacks real stories and obvious hallucinations of state overreach—think petty tyrants, ridiculous regulations, and the occasional dystopian nightmare. With sharp wit, manufactured statistics, and a keen eye for the ridiculous, we explore how the state’s heavy hand shapes lives, often with unintended consequences. Tune in for a mix of outrage, disbelief, and dark humor as we expose the dumbest things done in the name of control.
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Signup to Generate a PitchStupid State Stories is a government podcast hosted by Gelica, with 20 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.
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Episode #20
Elon Musk just became the first trillionaire then settled back to ~$947B. Schrödinger's billionaire. Washington finally has the boogeyman it needs. The mathing on why Warren and Sanders' wealth-tax proposals don't work, and why they sell votes anyway. The printer never stops going "brrrrr." Sources: forbes.com/profile/elon-musk en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra-Millionaire_Tax_Act_of_2021 en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wealth_tax · usdebtclock.org
Episode #19
<p>Thomas Massie (R-KY), 8-term congressman, lost his primary on May 19, 2026 to Trump-backed sock puppet Ed Gallrein.</p><p></p><p>The most expensive House primary in US history</p><p></p><p>$32M+ in ad spending</p><p></p><p>BBB Adds ~$3T to national debt over a decade </p><p></p><p>Only Congress makes war H.Con.Res.38 </p><p></p><p>Pentagon conceded no evidence of imminent Iranian strike</p><p></p><p>Massie pushed for release of files which may implicate the elite.</p><p></p><p>Hasn't ruled out 2028 presidential run</p>
Episode #18
<p>Chuck and Megan try to untangle Schrödinger's ceasefire, a confusing Middle East agreement that is somehow simultaneously happening and not happening. We also examine Lindsey Graham's unique interpretation of war powers, where he essentially treats the Constitution's mandate for congressional approval like a decorative throw pillow. Meanwhile, normal shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted as Iran sets up a lethal new toll booth system backed by threats of absolute destruction. Back at home, we break down the math-defying absurdity of Donald Trump's proposed $1.5 trillion defense budget as the national deficit continues to balloon out of c...
Episode #17
<p>https://reason.com/2026/03/06/jobs-are-down-while-the-u-s-spends-2-billion-a-day-on-war-with-iran/</p><p></p><p>https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/02/24/proposal-to-create-counterintelligence-unit-receives-bipartisan-pushback/?utm_source=chatgpt.com</p><p></p><p>https://reason.com/2026/03/06/the-federal-government-was-told-to-make-a-list-of-everything-it-funds-15-years-later-there-still-isnt-one/</p>
Episode #16
<p> • ICE Legal Observer Added to Terrorist Database https://reason.com/2026/01/23/ice-tells-legal-observer-we-have-a-nice-little-database-and-now-youre-considered-a-domestic-terrorist/</p><p> • WH Domestic Terrorism Memo Sept 2025 https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/09/countering-domestic-terrorism-and-organized-political-violence/</p><p> • Arrested for Observing ICE https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2026/01/arrested-for-observing-ice-minnesota-lesson.html</p><p> • Ben Jordan: Flock Camera Security Exposé 40min https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uB0gr7Fh6lY</p><p> • Flock Security Vulnerabilities https://www.privacyguides.org/news/2025/11/17/ben-jordan-exposes-severe-security-vulnerabilities-in-flock-surveillance-cameras/</p><p> • Flock Safety Security Research https://gainsec.com/2025/11/05/formalizing-my-flock-safety-security-research/</p><p> • Campus Protests Fail vs History https://www.aei.org/society-and-culture/performative-politics-why-todays-campus-protests-fail-where-historys-movements-succeeded/</p><p> • Diminishing Power of Protests https://thesciencesurvey.com/editorial/2025/02/12/the-diminishing-p...
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