In this week’s episode, that's head of health and human services brain worm to you, the Department of Defense is gonna be run by a very special proud boy, and the New Testament will finally stop edging.

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Headlines:

Review of the health related ideas of RFK Jr: https://www.wonkette.com/p/here-are-10-absolutely-bananapants

Latest on Ryan Walters: https://oklahomavoice.com/2024/11/15/oklahoma-superintendent-has-no-power-to-make-schools-show-trump-prayer-video-ags-office-says/ and https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/oklahomas-ryan-walters-bought-500

University refuses union recognition on religious grounds: https://urbanmilwaukee.com/2024/11/15/marquette-university-refuses-union-recognition-on-religious-grounds/#google_vignette

Ohio Senate passes “cruel” transgender bathroom ban: https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/11/ohio-state-senate-passes-transgender-bathroom-ban/

Pete Hegseth's "Deus Vult" tattoo requires a better explanation: https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/pete-hegseths-deus-vult-tattoo-requires