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The mad world of politics is at it again. In this episode we discuss the breaking news that Jeff Flake, the junior senator of Arizona, will not be seeking re-election. We talk about this forceful speech in the Senate against Donald Trump the current toxic political climate. We dissect the GOP civil war and the increasing radicalization of primary republican voters. This leads us to talk about Richard Spencer and his recent appearance at the University of Florida. We discuss the rise of the alt right and white supremacy breaking down its game plan and unveiling the wizard behind the curtain. We follow the money and along the way make some connections to comic books like the X-Men’s Purifiers and other cultural examples. After discussion the great con of white supremacy, we end with another story of a Currently Nerdy Spirit Animal.