I know you’re all probably itching for your weekly dose of critical defiance, especially after the bonkers week we’ve all had. And trust me, we are itching to bring it to you. But, as some of you might know, we had a bit of a… let’s call it a “technological rebellion” in the studio this week. Think less R2-D2 saving the day and more HAL 9000 trying to lock us out.

Long story short, due to a rather epic system outage that decided to grace us with its presence right when we were deep in the weeds of episode production, we’ve had to make the tough call. There will not be a new episode this Monday, June 24th.

We know, we know. Deep breaths. We’re disappointed too! But honestly, after battling blinking lights, uncooperative software, and what felt like a direct assault from the internet gremlins, the team—BobbySox, Bill, and yours truly—could really use a minute to decompress, recalibrate, and maybe just stare blankly at a wall for a bit. You know, for our mental health. It’s important!

We’ll Be Back, Stronger (and Saner)

This isn’t a permanent thing, folks. Just a brief pit stop to ensure we come back refreshed, with all our tech (and our brains) working at peak performance. We’re already cooking up some truly juicy topics for you, and trust me, the wait will be worth it. We’re talking deeper dives, sharper insights, and probably even more dad jokes from Bill than usual. You’ve been warned.

Stay Tuned!

In the meantime, keep those critical thinking caps on, challenge what you hear, and remember to question everything. We’ll be back in your feeds before you know it, ready to tackle the absurdity of American politics and culture head-on.

Thanks for your understanding, and as always, thank you for being the best damn audience a podcast could ask for.

-Neils & The Critical Defiance Team