# Season 4 – Episode 18 – No Crowns!  No Clowns!

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Podcast: [The Cracked Cauldron Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-cracked-cauldron-podcast-6741781)
Published: 2026-05-24T14:20:32+00:00
Episode link: https://thercrackedcauldron.podbean.com/e/season-4-%e2%80%93-episode-18-%e2%80%93-no-crowns-no-clowns/
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Duration seconds: 2579

## Resource

In this episode of The Cracked Cauldron, Ed and Jacob return from hiatus to break down the nationwide No King Protests, the political fallout, and the disastrous Trump‑aligned military parade that cost taxpayers up to $60 million (“between $40 to $60 million was paid to have that parade” ). They explore protest turnout across the U.S., the growing anti‑authoritarian movement, and the rising tension surrounding political violence — including the Minnesota assassinations that shook the nation.

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