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Can America Survive Its 250th Birthday Party?

America is about to celebrate a milestone: its 250th birthday. But instead of a united celebration, the lead-up to America’s semiquincentennial has been marked by controversy, political tension, sponsorship disputes, and questions about who gets to define patriotism in 2026. In the latest episode of Apocalypse…Now?, I explore what happens when a country tries to […]

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Burnout, Marco Rubio’s Giant Shoes & 250 Reasons to Love America

Apocalypse…Now? returns with a new solo episode about burnout, political absurdity, creative survival, and trying to stay sane during what increasingly feels like the slow-motion collapse of modern society. After stepping away from the podcast while balancing a full-time job, a two-hour commute, marriage, and the overwhelming weight of current events, Jo Anna Van Thuyne […]

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Attack on Late-Night: Democracy Decaying, and Stephen Colbert Yeeted Off of CBS

👹 The Apocalypse of Late Night Attack on Late Night: Democracy Decaying, and Stephen Colbert Yeeetee Off of CBS Welcome back, you beautiful burned-out bunker builders– where, in this episode, we explore the neon-lit hellscape we now call the entertainment industry. This is Apocalypse…Now?, the podcast where comedy, culture, and chaos hold hands and walk […]

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The Astrology of Collapse: Jessica Lanyadoo on What’s Coming in 2025

Is the Astrology of 2025 Signaling the Collapse of Empire?Jessica Lanyadoo Breaks It All Down on This Week’s Apocalypse…Now? Buckle up, prepper people—because this week’s Apocalypse…Now? isn’t just doom-scrolling dressed up as a podcast. We’re joined by astrologer, psychic medium, and no-BS truth teller Jessica Lanyadoo to dive deep into what the stars—and planets—are screaming […]

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Is American Fascism Already Here? Professor Anthony DiMaggio Breaks It Down | Apocalypse…Now? Podcast

Has democracy in America reached its breaking point? In this episode of Apocalypse…Now?, Jo Ana Van Thuyne explores whether the United States has already crossed into fascist territory — or if there’s still time to pull back from the brink. Joining Jo Anna is Professor Anthony DiMaggio, political science scholar at Lehigh University and author […]

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Apocalypses, Aliens, and Turning 40: Jo Anna Van Thuyne’s Chaotic Comeback

Because the Apocalypse Can’t Stop Jo Anna Van Thuyne Guess who’s back? Back again. Jo Anna Van Thyne’s back—so tell a friend. Or, you know, just leave a voicemail at (920) 474-6763 because this woman is ready to hear your deepest, darkest, most pandemic-induced existential crises. After a hiatus that probably involved some soul-searching, a […]