# 2026-04-25: More Emboldened

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Podcast: [Curmudgeon's Corner](https://stenobird.com/podcast/curmudgeon-s-corner-683720)
Published: 2026-04-26T18:08:31+00:00
Episode link: http://curmudgeons-corner.com/ccep.php?epnum=985
Audio file: https://curmudgeons-corner.com/ccpod/CC20260425.mp3
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Duration seconds: 5841

## Resource

On this week's Curmudgeon's Corner Ivan couldn't make it, so instead Bruce joins Sam for discussions on the Iran situation and prediction trading markets. Plus a jet ski purchase, movies, updates on job hunts and RobinLetter, and more!   Show Details: Recorded 2026-04-25 Length this week 1:37:21 <!— /meta --> 0:01:10 - But First Jetski Purchase Movie: Cars (2006) Movie: National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983) Job Hunt Update RobinLetter Update 0:33:57 - But Second Strategic Goals Negotiations? Broader Implications US Weakened Domestic Politics 1:05:27 - But Third Election Betting Manipulated Outcomes Insider Trading Manipulated Narratives SPLC Indictment The Curmudgeon’s Corner theme music is generously provided by Ray Lynch . Our intro is The Oh of Pleasure (Amazon MP3 link) Our outro is Celestial Soda Pop (Amazon MP3 link) Both are from the album Deep Breakfast (iTunes link) Please buy his music and support his GoFundMe . <!— /credits -->

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