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David & Stu... Unhinged!

David & Stu... Unhinged!

By: David & Stu
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“David & Stu . . . Unhinged!” offers a unique glimpse into the world's most pressing (and most trivial) issues through the eyes of two of Greenwich Village’s jaded residents, who are usually pissed off about something. From allowing people to legally sh** on our sidewalks to "discrimination" against fat people, David Simonetti, a writer and attorney, and Stu Richel, a critically acclaimed actor, screenwriter, and Vietnam War vet, offer an acerbic yet civilized perspective on politics and life in New York City. Occasionally veering into the abyss of rage, like Stu's unbridled contempt for Jane Fonda and David's rage about those who ask for ice cream samples, the duo from two different generations will enchant you with their common-sense reactions speckled with off-the-rails humor, anger, and dismay.Copyright 2026 David & Stu Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • 80: Havana Exit, Epstein’s BFFs, Greek Tragedy, & Trump’s Alamo
    Feb 8 2026

    Welcome to David & Stu… Unhinged! As always, we'd like to thank Clara Wang for creating the fantastic artwork for this podcast.

    On this 80th episode of David & Stu Unhinged, we cover the following topics:

    1. Michael Beck, a former National Security Agency (NSA) counterintelligence officer, died on January 25, 2026, at age 65. The exact cause of death has not been publicly disclosed, but Beck was the earliest known individual to report symptoms later linked to what the U.S. government and media call Havana Syndrome. Beck was also diagnosed with Parkinson's at age 45. We will discuss the mystery behind Havana Syndrome and speculate as to what caused Beck’s death.

    2. On January 30, 2026, the Department of Justice released a plethora of documents from the Epstein files. This latest release further exposes the elites who congregated with Epstein, including some major figures in Trump’s universe, such as Howard Lutnik, and the parasite Elon Musk, even though both have steadfastly denied any involvement with the infamous sex trafficker. Even Trump himself has been implicated in this tawdry spectacle.


    3. As a result of a hazing death at Northern Arizona University involving excessive drinking, three fraternity brothers of a Delta Tau Delta fraternity were arrested. Under Arizona law, this death could be treated as a felony. This incident has spurred calls for more laws directed at curbing hazing and emboldened those who have called for banning fraternities altogether. Stu feels that it is an overreaction, while David fully supports the elimination of these antiquated institutions from all college campuses.


    4. Trump’s toxic brand is showing further signs of alienating Americans, including voters in deep red Texas, where a Democratic candidate, Taylor Rehmet, flipped a state senate seat that had been held by Republicans for 45 years in a special election. Instead of cementing his image on Mount Rushmore, Trump is heading towards lame duck status in a humiliating spectacle that demonstrates what a pathetic excuse of a president he is. Sooner or later, the Republicans might come to their senses and join the Democrats in impeaching his felonious ass.

    We hope you tune in, and please leave comments. We welcome all feedback, including any critiques.

    Connect with David & Stu:

    • Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@DavidStu...Unhinged

    • Email David & Stu: davidandstuunhinged@gmail.com and share your comments, concerns, and questions.

    • We encourage all to visit our website (https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/david-stu-unhinged/), and please leave comments for our consideration.

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    44 mins
  • 79: MAGA Murderers and Dissenters, Trump's Raw Deal & Music Man's Iowa Scam
    Feb 1 2026

    Welcome to David & Stu… Unhinged! As always, we'd like to thank Clara Wang for creating the fantastic artwork for this podcast.

    Note: While David mentioned this is the 80th episode of Unhinged, it is in fact #79

    On this 79th Episode of David & Stu Unhinged, we cover the following topics:

    1) In the last month, two protestors in Minneapolis were murdered at the hands of poorly trained ICE operatives who are being managed by a dog-killing adulterer, Kristi Noem. When responding to the myriad calls of outrage over these killings, ICE Barbie flagrantly lied, and now, due to her incompetence and cruelty, Trump has been forced to retreat in Minneapolis on these aggressive tactics, which has undermined any legitimate immigration enforcement.

    2) If you disagree with Trump, fail to praise him, or, good heavens, ridicule him, your day of reckoning will come. In this segment, we will cover some examples of those who have felt the venomous, vengeful bite of this small-handed, thin-skinned, petty, poor excuse of a man who claims to be a president. A strong leader often encourages disparate opinions, but this whining nepo baby narcissist can’t handle it, which might explain why his second term is turning out to be even more disastrous than his first.


    3) Trump loves to impose tariffs on those who rebuff him without much reason or logic. But now he has overplayed his hand with his childish outbursts. Our usual allies are now striking trade deals with India and China and becoming less dependent on the United States, which weakens the US economy. Even more disgusting, Trump has failed to finalize any trade deals despite all his bluster. So the impact of his tariffs has shifted global alliances and caused economic devastation for the American economy.


    4) The Broadway musical, "The Music Man," revolved around a phony music professor who scammed school moms and children in Iowa. Unlike the musical, recently we learned of an actual flimflammer named Ian Roberts, who was superintendent of the largest school district in Des Moines. We will discuss this grifter and the comical vetting process that led to Mr. Roberts being appointed to this high level position.


    We hope you tune in, and please leave comments. We welcome all feedback, including any critiques.

    Connect with David & Stu:

    • Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@DavidStu...Unhinged

    • Email David & Stu: davidandstuunhinged@gmail.com and share your comments, concerns, and questions.

    • We encourage all to visit our website (https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/david-stu-unhinged/), and please leave comments for our consideration.

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    36 mins
  • 78: Greenland or Bust, France, the Deadbeat Tenant, Brooklyn’s Revenge & a Burmese Detour
    Jan 25 2026

    Welcome to David & Stu… Unhinged! As always, we'd like to thank Clara Wang for creating the fantastic artwork for this podcast.

    This week on David & Stu Unhinged, we revisit and update some of our previous stories and discuss new material. The following summarizes the topics discussed:

    1. Trump continues to make a spectacle of himself as he comes up with a new justification for invading Greenland, claiming to Norway that since he was snubbed for the Nobel Prize, peace isn’t his only objective now. Biden may have been demented, but this fat orange degenerate is deranged since Norway’s government doesn’t make decisions about the Nobel Prize, and Denmark has the territorial relationship with Greenland. At his heart, Trump, like so many nepo babies, thinks he is entitled to win an award, which is a sad commentary on his latest bizarre temper tantrum.

    2. The tangled web of law and morality surrounding the French embassy building in Iraq raises an interesting tale since the building was leased to France by a Jewish family that an Iraqi leader had urged to leave the country. Iraq later expropriated the building. The French continued to use the building, but stopped paying rent to the "evicted" family. The family is now seeking back rent. Oy Vey!

    3. David and Victoria Beckham have cultivated a favorable public persona, including a Netflix documentary in 2023 that resulted in a lot of positive feedback for the couple, who are beloved in the UK and internationally. As part of this image, they were described as involved and concerned parents for their four children. However, this finely honed portrayal has been brought into question by their son, Brooklyn, who has publicly denounced his parents and may have put a dent in their public image. Perhaps David and Victoria aren’t exactly as they appear and are more akin to controlling monsters who drove their child to a public outburst.

    4. Stu recounts his trip to Bruma 25 years ago. While he wandered around Burma, an Iraqi Jew asked him if he would try to save a Jewish cemetery in the Burmese capital from relocation by the governing junta. The mess that unfolds evokes quite an adventure.

    We hope you tune in, and please leave comments. We welcome all feedback, including any critiques.

    Connect with David & Stu:

    • Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/@DavidStu...Unhinged

    • Email David & Stu: davidandstuunhinged@gmail.com and share your comments, concerns, and questions.

    • We encourage all to visit our website (https://www.rageworksnetwork.com/show/david-stu-unhinged/), and please leave comments for our consideration.

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    46 mins
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