Avin works in I.T.  He and I decide to finally talk about Artificial Intelligence.  It was a pretty good talk, it helped me come down off the ledge.

The Trouble with A.I.-The Grief of Politics: Episode 57

Puke freestyle

The sheriff tried to get the county and the city to make a big jail together, and then he stopped trying. I talked to Iowa City Councilor Laura Bergus about it for a little while. 

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216 - Reading Too Much Into Things with Laura Bergus (9/21/2025)

Rising recording artist Yagaman The Original delivers a powerful new single, “You Gone Now,” an emotional journey into the depths of heartbreak and the struggle of moving forward after loss. With haunting repetition and raw lyricism, Yagaman captures the pain of absence in a way listeners can feel in their core.

The song’s refrain, “The way mi feel, You leave, You gone now,” echoes like a mantra, embodying the emptiness left behind when love or connection is broken. Between waves of “Mmmmmmmm” that set the tone of grief, Yagaman lays down verses full of honesty: “Can’t understand it, Heart throbs, Can’t calm the panic… You gone now what a damage.” The simplicity of the words paired with deep emotion makes this track both intimate and universally relatable.

“You Gone Now” is available on all major streaming platforms, with visual content in the works to amplify the song’s emotional storytelling. Yagaman plans to bring the track directly to fans through social media engagement and live showcases, continuing his mission to create music that connects on a personal level.

With “You Gone Now,” Yagaman The Original proves once again that his artistry is rooted in authenticity, giving listeners not just music, but a raw piece of his heart.

You Gone Now

Like the title says, this is the most extremely local episode of this podcast yet. Two candidates running for office in the Coralville city election on November 4th. This one's pretty much just for my neighbors. 

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217 - Extremely Local with Katie Freeman and Ryan Swenka (9/28/2025)

A difficult Journey between a Father and Son.

BEYOND the BEND

Justin and Evan discuss old emails and new encounters. 

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TEASER - Rock Hard Call-Us #22: Bipartisan Boys in Beige (10/1/2025)

When federal agents raided Chicago without warrants while the president called American cities "training grounds," this song asked the question no one in command would answer: Whom do you serve? A protest song for the moment when constitutional guardrails meet military power—and local leaders are left protesting in their own streets.

It's a War from Within

Vernichtet sie alle, die Feinde der Arbeiter

Sichel und Hammer in der Hand um sie zu vernichten

Rob Sand interviewed in a mop closet, Ashley Hinson endorsed by an important figure in the RHC canon, Zach Nunn says "muy" on Fox News, and a whole bunch of other stuff. We hate ICE. We love beans. 

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218 - So Punk on the Internet (10/5/2025)

A PIDE está de volta? A "impunidade" do MP é um perigo para a democracia? O caso do juiz Ivo Rosa não devia ter feito soar alarmes? Há um alheamento da sociedade de temas importantes? A flotilha está a tomar demasiada atenção? É um ativismo TikTok, imediatista? A esquerda continua desentendida? O que pretendeu a direção do BE com isto? Tem havido acontecimentos internacionais a passarem-nos ao lado?

Ep. 273 - Ivo Rosa; A flotilha; Drones na Europa; Entrevista de Putin; FA e Trump

Justin and Toni discuss a paper's abstract. 

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TEASER - Speed Freak Read/Speak #40¾: Mangka (10/8/2025)

Our friend Clara is running for city council in the city of Iowa City, Iowa. Listen to all of these ideas she has about how things could be different, and you could vote for her on November 4th (if you live in IC). Her campaign website is http://claraforiowacity.com

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219 - Soft Serve with Clara Reynen (10/12/2025)

Swiping Left and Right

LISTEN TO MY NEW ALBUM "HARDWIRED" OUT NOW ON SOUNDCLOUD AND YOUTUBE:
soundcloud.com/crutchb1te/sets/hardwired-the-album

credz:

prod. maysmusic

mixed, mastered & performed by CrutchB!te & CALLME HRŁI

sing/song-writing by CrutchB!te & CALLME HRŁI

graphic design by CrutchB!te

lyrics:
the sooner you are home
I won't be left alone

still i'm so lost
ain't give you a reason to fight yeah
I've been up all night
listening to explanations of your type yeah
acidic acidic
that's the t-t-taste of your tongue
oh my god baby you could be the only one

if only you knew me well
I've been lost I've been stuck inside my shell
it's no excuse to fight me off
ohh ahh ah ah

b-br-b-bre-break down
you've been up in my face now
call my phone if you stand out
reaching up for the hand of doubt
I- I- I- I bet you excited
you try your best to hide it
there's no point girl
i'm the only one that can write it

I taste teardrops on my tongue
the only thing weird is it's burning holes in my gums
you acidic like acid acid acid

I- I- I- I bet you excited
you try your best to hide it
there's no point girl
i'm the only one that can write it

b-br-b-bre-break down
you've been up in my face now
call my phone if you stand out
reaching up for the hand of doubt
I- I- I- I bet you excited
you try your best to hide it
there's no point girl
i'm the only one that can write it

(please remain calm, atmosphere, toxic material detected)

I’ll pretend to fight it 
All night 
I know it wrong but it feels so right 
I feel it burning when I taste some 
Toxic thoughts what a waste of love 
I feel your crawling in my skin 
Baby you aint gotta lie to me 
Fuck the pressure 
you can come and hitch a ride for feee

there's no way this could be over now
there's no way this acidic
shit could get vulgar

b-br-b-bre-break down
you've been up in my face now
call my phone if you stand out
reaching up for the hand of doubt
I- I- I- I bet you excited
you try your best to hide it
there's no point girl
i'm the only one that can write it
-------------------------------------

acid

without you. mean. never mean. everywhere. yup. cool. what should I do. something new. its true. I'm mean. every turn I feel the burn. not sure. your you so hot I've got. leaving the nest.

Your mean

i know how it feels to be so lost
you dont know where youre goin'
then i found you, demons surround you
talking about me, really talking 'bout you

Juice WRLD - Left Me Cold (CDQ Remaster)

Justin and Evan listen to a voicemail about colors. Which colors? Listen to find out. 

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TEASER - Rock Hard Call-Us #23: Great Value (10/15/2025)

Unleashing sonic magic, I'm an unstoppable force of musical passion, weaving tales of emotion and enchantment through captivating melodies and irresistible beats. 

Step into my sonic universe and let the music transport you to places unknown. 🎵✨

🧠💪thaofficialrayray 

Contact Info 
Gmail - thaofficialr@gmail.com



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i wanna go back home

I guess it used to be a hobby. But now. oh boy now,,,

Iowa-based news, politics, and culture podcast. Founded in August 2019.
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A realidade a partir de um triângulo que foi vergonha e hoje é Orgulho. Político, sempre. Cultural e Social, quando nos apetecer. Comunitário e atrevido, se estivermos para isso. Um podcast sem linhas de formatação, mas com todas as formas da diversidade.

Correio dos Ouvintes: darkroom@triangulacaodocirculo.pt

Retired English teacher writing songs, penning novels, and photographing the world.

The politics and policies on the national and local stage effect all of us.  Avin Carroll and Joseph Carlson come together once of month come together and discuss how these things machinations of government can drastically change people lives.  Whether we talk about vaccines or climate change we have a rich discussion on policy.

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