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    <title>The Fall of Sanity - Episodes Tagged with “Politics”</title>
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    <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
    <description>Fritz leads our journey in The Fall of Sanity, a podcast that will challenge our politics, current events, spirituality and more.</description>
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    <itunes:subtitle>Less certainty, more wisdom, join Fritz as we all fall down the rabbit hole.</itunes:subtitle>
    <itunes:author>Fritz Fallen</itunes:author>
    <itunes:summary>Fritz leads our journey in The Fall of Sanity, a podcast that will challenge our politics, current events, spirituality and more.</itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 6: The State of Insanity</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Fritz Fallen</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fritz returns this week with a State of Insanity address.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>58:01</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This week, Fritz has some criticisms.&lt;/strong&gt; With President Trump's record breaking in length State of the Union address, Fritz looks briefly over the history and the purpose of the State of the Union address. Then, he's going to tell you why he hates the State of the Union address...&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Also we look at the recent SCOTUS decision over the Executive Branch power when it comes to tariffs, and why limited government lovers should love the ruling. &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong>This week, Fritz has some criticisms.</strong> With President Trump's record breaking in length State of the Union address, Fritz looks briefly over the history and the purpose of the State of the Union address. Then, he's going to tell you why he hates the State of the Union address...</p>

<p>Also we look at the recent SCOTUS decision over the Executive Branch power when it comes to tariffs, and why limited government lovers should love the ruling.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong>This week, Fritz has some criticisms.</strong> With President Trump's record breaking in length State of the Union address, Fritz looks briefly over the history and the purpose of the State of the Union address. Then, he's going to tell you why he hates the State of the Union address...</p>

<p>Also we look at the recent SCOTUS decision over the Executive Branch power when it comes to tariffs, and why limited government lovers should love the ruling.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 5: My Echo Chamber says Your Echo Chamber Sucks</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Fritz Fallen</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fritz reviews Bad Bunny halftime show ratings, TPUSA counter program, and why it may not even matter due to echo chambers.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>47:40</itunes:duration>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Did you watch either half time show last weekend during the Super Bowl?&lt;/strong&gt; Fritz looks at Bad Bunny's half time rating, which places it in the top-5 most viewed half time shows. Then we shift focus to TPUSA and their counter show and whether or not you can call it a success.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Then a conversation about public trust, the Epstein Files, Pam Bondi's conduct and more. &lt;/p&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>Super Bowl, Echo Chamber, commentary</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong>Did you watch either half time show last weekend during the Super Bowl?</strong> Fritz looks at Bad Bunny's half time rating, which places it in the top-5 most viewed half time shows. Then we shift focus to TPUSA and their counter show and whether or not you can call it a success.</p>

<p>Then a conversation about public trust, the Epstein Files, Pam Bondi's conduct and more.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong>Did you watch either half time show last weekend during the Super Bowl?</strong> Fritz looks at Bad Bunny's half time rating, which places it in the top-5 most viewed half time shows. Then we shift focus to TPUSA and their counter show and whether or not you can call it a success.</p>

<p>Then a conversation about public trust, the Epstein Files, Pam Bondi's conduct and more.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 4: Maybe We All Need a Half Time</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Fritz Fallen</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fritz is looking at the Half Time Show wars and the infamous Epstein Files.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>53:55</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Do you watch the Super Bowl for the Half Time Show?&lt;/strong&gt; Because i have always been a die hard football fan, and have never really cared about the Half Time shows or commercials surrounding the Super Bowl.&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;In fact, I go over some data that suggests almost half of football fans don't care, and thats not the audience the NFL and networks are aiming for. Will Turning Point USA successfully counter the half time show, and will it even matter?&lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Then--yeah, some ranting on the Epstein Files and lack of accountability. &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong>Do you watch the Super Bowl for the Half Time Show?</strong> Because i have always been a die hard football fan, and have never really cared about the Half Time shows or commercials surrounding the Super Bowl.</p>

<p>In fact, I go over some data that suggests almost half of football fans don't care, and thats not the audience the NFL and networks are aiming for. Will Turning Point USA successfully counter the half time show, and will it even matter?</p>

<p>Then--yeah, some ranting on the Epstein Files and lack of accountability.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong>Do you watch the Super Bowl for the Half Time Show?</strong> Because i have always been a die hard football fan, and have never really cared about the Half Time shows or commercials surrounding the Super Bowl.</p>

<p>In fact, I go over some data that suggests almost half of football fans don't care, and thats not the audience the NFL and networks are aiming for. Will Turning Point USA successfully counter the half time show, and will it even matter?</p>

<p>Then--yeah, some ranting on the Epstein Files and lack of accountability.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 3: Ice, ICE, and AI</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Fritz Fallen</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>This week’s episode focuses on a terrible ice storm that hit the north eastern region of the US, more on the issues of ICE, and a smidge of AI.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>51:48</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Fritz returns with a brand new Fall of Sanity episode opening with a good talk about the recent snow and ice storm he expeirenced. Many areas that were impacted still remain a large, outdoor skating rink. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;The conversation then blends to ICE, especially the recent unfolding of events in MN and the messaging from administration. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Finally, a small conversation about AI. &lt;/p&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>ICE, Ice storm, AI</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fritz returns with a brand new Fall of Sanity episode opening with a good talk about the recent snow and ice storm he expeirenced. Many areas that were impacted still remain a large, outdoor skating rink. </p>

<p>The conversation then blends to ICE, especially the recent unfolding of events in MN and the messaging from administration. </p>

<p>Finally, a small conversation about AI.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Fritz returns with a brand new Fall of Sanity episode opening with a good talk about the recent snow and ice storm he expeirenced. Many areas that were impacted still remain a large, outdoor skating rink. </p>

<p>The conversation then blends to ICE, especially the recent unfolding of events in MN and the messaging from administration. </p>

<p>Finally, a small conversation about AI.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 2: Is this Boston?</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 18 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Fritz Fallen</author>
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  <itunes:author>Fritz Fallen</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>With growing tensions, fiery protests, and media frenzies, Fritz asks are we living in 2026 or the 1700s?</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:00:24</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;This week, The Fall of Sanity&lt;/strong&gt; travels back to Boston in the 1700's, breaking down key events that led up to the fateful night of the Boston Massacre, focusing on the power of media, manipulation and propaganda. &lt;/p&gt;
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  <itunes:keywords>Minnesota, ICE, Renee Good, Donald Trump, Law Enforcement</itunes:keywords>
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong>This week, The Fall of Sanity</strong> travels back to Boston in the 1700's, breaking down key events that led up to the fateful night of the Boston Massacre, focusing on the power of media, manipulation and propaganda.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong>This week, The Fall of Sanity</strong> travels back to Boston in the 1700's, breaking down key events that led up to the fateful night of the Boston Massacre, focusing on the power of media, manipulation and propaganda.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 1: Welcome to the Fall of Sanity</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 11 Jan 2026 16:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  <author>Fritz Fallen</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In his first podcast since 2022, Fritz welcomes you to join him in the fall of sanity!</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>55:43</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>yes</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Fall of Sanity debuts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Fritz, former host of "FritzCast," welcomes you to dive in head first to the fall of sanity, a show where we hope to find less noise, and better questions. &lt;/p&gt;

&lt;p&gt;Fritz talks about evlolving from his old self to where he is now, finding more openness in philosphical, spiritual, and political outlooks, while still managing to keep things lighthearted.  &lt;/p&gt;
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong>The Fall of Sanity debuts</strong><br>
Fritz, former host of "FritzCast," welcomes you to dive in head first to the fall of sanity, a show where we hope to find less noise, and better questions. </p>

<p>Fritz talks about evlolving from his old self to where he is now, finding more openness in philosphical, spiritual, and political outlooks, while still managing to keep things lighthearted. </p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p><strong>The Fall of Sanity debuts</strong><br>
Fritz, former host of "FritzCast," welcomes you to dive in head first to the fall of sanity, a show where we hope to find less noise, and better questions. </p>

<p>Fritz talks about evlolving from his old self to where he is now, finding more openness in philosphical, spiritual, and political outlooks, while still managing to keep things lighthearted. </p>]]>
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