Look, we’re the first to admit that local government is weird. But apparently we didn’t know just how weird: in Washington State, a Republican state rep is in hot water yet again for espousing what you might describe as Christian Dominionist Terrorism Incitement. Yes, it’s our friend Matt Shea again, and this time he’s in trouble for… being a member of a white separatist organization? (Source: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/as-washington-rep-matt-shea-refuses-to-resign-ammon-bundy-challenges-house-report/)

We also discuss recent reports that Fort Wainwright, Alaska might have a military suicide rate that’s *10 times the Army average*. In fact, it’s gotten so bad that the Army is doing a special study. We brainstormed some solutions, and Francis has the best one: close the base (Source: https://www.armytimes.com/news/your-army/2019/12/20/suicides-in-alaskas-interior-spark-changes-for-remote-army-post/)

The bonus this week features Francis and Brock Wilbur discussing the BioShock series: what it is, why they like it, and whether or not it’s fascist. Get it here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/32545495

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