Pravda in the Waiting Room: Why 24/7 News is Just Divisive Infotainment Slop

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Are you leading with your logical head, or is your "Trunk Monkey" instinct really the one holding the crowbar?

In this episode of The Gen-x-istentialists, Bunny and Scot introduce a new rapid-fire format to slice through the noise of the 2026 news cycle. They dive into the "Pravda-fication" of modern media and why the 80s pop scene was a high-water mark for production value that we’ve been regressing from ever since. From the tactical advantages of bludgeoning weapons to the spy-chimps of the 70s, it’s a raw, jovial audit of why we adore the machines but lose our humanity in the process.

Inside the conversation:

• The 80s Pop Audit: Bunny and Scot clash over the true king of 80s impact. Is it the record-breaking sales of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, or the neoprogress ...