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The Nerd NexusS1 E2: A Tale of Two Nerds: Building a Bridge Across FandomsSend us a textIn this episode of The Nerd Nexus, James invites his wife, Claire, to share the mic as they explore the dynamic of a nerdy marriage. From Claire’s childhood love of The Magic Tree House and Star Wars to James’ obsession with Dungeons & Dragons and Pokémon cards, they dive into how their hobbies have shaped their relationship.Hear about basement pod-races, journaling TikTok trends, Brandon Sanderson fandoms, and how they’ve learned to embrace and support each other’s passions. It’s a heartfelt, funny, and relatable conversation about balancing hobbies, fi...2025-01-1354 min
The Ezra Klein ShowTrump Kicks Down the GuardrailsI’ve been watching since the election to see what timeline we’re in. And Donald Trump’s first wave of selections for appointees were pretty straightforward. But then came the turn: Pete Hegseth, a former “Fox & Friends” host, to helm the Pentagon; Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence; and the real gut-punch, the former representative Matt Gaetz for attorney general.In the parts of government that can be weaponized most dangerously — the military, the intelligence services, the Department of Justice — Trump is putting true lackeys and loyalists in charge. I fear we’ve entered the bad timeline.2024-11-191h 06