Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 117: Vice Presidents in Hiding, and Mannish Water Soup
In today’s episode, President Buckstop’s soup aide inquires as to why the old man’s runningmate has been hiding her face lately…
John F. Di Leo
October 7 – When the Enemy Showed Its True Colors
On October 7, 2023, the Iranian mullahs’ instruments in the Gaza Strip, known as Hamas, carried out a vicious attack on the people of Israel.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 116: Afghanistan, the Taliban, and Chicken Pot Pie Soup
Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds
Major John Andre and the Border Patrol
on October 2, 1780, Major John Andre, age 30, was hanged as a spy at Tappan, New York, mere days after being captured for the incident that has ever since been the primary example of treason in the American mind. But the story of John Andre isn’t the lesson for us today.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 115: Haiti and Earthquakes and Soup Joumou
Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds…
Crime and Mathematics in Cook County
Often, the studies of crime center around statistics and graphs.
Israel, Lebanon, and the Questions of the Day
Please stop pleading for a ceasefire as if it was a simple barfight over some meaningless disagreement. This is existential, and Israel deserves the support of the world in defending itself from these demonic enemies.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 114: Energy, Executive Orders, and Texas Cowboy Soup
Political Satire: Having trouble surviving these times? You’re not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo’s exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible: Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the …
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 113: Governors, Scandals, and Chicken Tetrazouppa Soup
Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds…
Michigan: Finally, A Chance to Fight Back
The Biden-Harris cabal has aimed many of their boldest, most malevolent policies directly at the heart of the state of Michigan.
The Modern Democratic Party and the Platform at Hand
Watch a Democrat candidate’s campaign speech. Look at the political signs in the audience. Read their campaign postcards. What do Democrat candidates stand for this year? Abortion.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 112: Crime and Criminals, Borders and Maryland Style Crab Soup
Having trouble surviving these times? You’re not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo’s exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 111: Careers, Education, and Friday Night Veggie Soup
Having trouble surviving these times? You’re not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo’s exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 110: Landlords, Renters, and Broccoli Soup with Ginger and Lemon
Having trouble surviving these times? You’re not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo’s exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 109: Governors, Passes, and Manhattan Chowder with Shellfish and Bacon
Joe Buckstop, an aging, corrupt old fool, somehow becomes president in his basement, and every night, an aide has to bring him his soup and discuss the events of the day as he prepares to receive his nightly meds…
The Cheney Endorsement and the Missed Opportunity
Former Vice President Dick Cheney (R, WY) has endorsed former Senator Kamala Harris (D, CA) for president this fall.
Language, Pizza, and Politics
In an election season when we have much more important things to talk about, why are we wasting column inches – and our readers’ precious time – on a local dispute interesting only to pizza purists?
Because words matter.
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 108: Infrastructure, Definitions, and Chestnut Mushroom Soup
Having trouble surviving these times? You’re not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo’s exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible
The Pennsylvania Court and the Fight for Ballot Integrity
The press is sweeping yet another important ballot integrity case under the rug this week. Understanding the problems in this most recent Pennsylvania ruling requires a little thinking
Evening Soup with Basement Joe, Vol III – Episode 107: Labs, Secret Funding, and Beijing Hot and Sour Soup
Having trouble surviving these times? You’re not alone. Join us in columnist John F. Di Leo’s exploration of an alternate universe, where we imagine the impossible: