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E299. America Flexed Its Military Might And I Hate That I’m Kind Of Into It - Dumpster Fire
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- Mar 20, 2026
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Summary
Bridget breaks down why we’re living in a "Milli Vanilli" version of the 1990s, where nostalgia capitalism meets a very real threat of global conflict. She dives into why two decades of gender theory ended the moment America decided to start "flexing" its military might again. Plus, she calls out the "pick me" energy of legacy media stars desperate to stay relevant to a radicalized algorithm. #Nostalgia #Trump #MiddleEast #Podcasts #DumpsterFire Topics covered: 90s nostalgia capit...