Outside the Beltway

This week: that 70’s superhero show.

This week the Ancient Geeks discuss The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.

Ancient Geeks talk Star Wars this week!

A day of AI, tariffs, and world historic stupidity.

A great actor is gone at 65.

Episode 6 dropped on Monday.

This week: a general discussion of fantasy novels.

Monday is Ancient Geeks day!

The legendary actor is gone at 95.

This week we boldy go to TOS!

It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s the latest ep!

A pop culture diversion.

A review.

Don’t panic, it’s just a quote and an observation.

Pro-tip: Googling BEFORE posting a Hot Take can save a lot of embarrasment

The cruelty isn’t the point.

The actor known for “Good Times,” “Roots,” and “The West Wing” is gone at 84.

The legendary singer, songwriter, and actor is gone at 88.

The legendary star of stage and screen is gone at 93.

Where’s my $400,000 a month contract?

The talk show pioneer is gone at 88.

Beyond politics, there’s culture.

“Dr. Ruth” is gone at 96.

The1980s fitness icon is gone at 76.

The President’s demand that Democrats shut up and rally behind him is going unheeded.

A four decade run is coming to an end today.

Restored versions of the original movies are now available in 4K. They’re likely not legal.

A legendary actor is gone at 87.

The country music singer was 62.

The Piano Man is back with a new song.

On racism, Republicans, and names

Also: the media landscape is currently evolving.

It’s just resting.

Steamboat Willie is about to be ripe for exploitation.

A television icon is gone at 101.

The actor best known for his role in “Friends” is gone at 54.

Hasan Minhaj is a serial liar. Does it matter?

A deep tradition rightly under scrutiny.

In a world of fixed positions, is debating in good faith really worth it?

The show about nothing has a big legacy.

Turns out that costing your employer nearly a billion dollars isn’t good for your career.

The Baretta actor and acquitted murderer is dead at 89.

Disney has replaced a controversial song at its theme parks.

Newspapers across the country are dropping the popular strip over a racist rant.

A Hollywood star is gone at 82.

A long-form podcast recommendation.