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Liberal Tears

by Chris and Hailey · English · News

They go low, we go lower. A logical breakdown of the Trump administration and conservative policies with an emphasis on facts over feelings -- unless the feeling is to be an asshole, we're all in on that.

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 1 hr 3 min
Latest: 29 Jan 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

29 Jan 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

The White Terrors

“White Terror” usually refers to Taiwan's period of authoritarian rule under the Kuomintang. In this episode, we use White Terrors deliberately — to examine how historical repression, political memory, and nationalist narratives continue to shape East Asia today, while echoing in Western politics as well. Chris shares observations from recent travel in China and Japan, focusing on culture, public behavior, and how social order actually functions on the ground. The conversation turns to Taiwan's political reality: the legacy of Chiang Kai-shek, the DPP's identity project, the KMT's evolving…

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Earlier episodes 11 most recent

6 Oct 2025 · 1 hr 23 min
Red, White and Bruised
This week, we dive into America's favorite medical mysteries — Trump's monthly bruises, Tylenol autism theories, and the reality that the default American lifestyle is basically a preexisting condition. Our pronouns are USA, and our healthcare is unaffordable. Plus: The social media response to Charlie Kirk's tragic death (thoughts and prayers for his family and friends) -- from ordering a Mint Majesty tea with two honeys "for Charlie" from Starbucks, to the confusing Tyler Robinson case, and the MAGA meltdown over who's to blame. From Jimmy Kimmel's cancellation whiplash to protests at…
10 Aug 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
The Great American Past Time
Why couldn't they just be normal and snorkel? NEW SUBSTACK POST! In this episode we discuss the Trump -- Epstein situation. We unravel the evolution from "release the list" being a core campaign promise to Trump claiming the Epstein list is a "Democrat hoax". Will this be MAGA's final straw? We also discuss more local politics wirh a focus on NYC's Democrat mayoral candidate -- Zohran Mamdani. We discuss his ideas and their validity -- how does one make a state run grocery store chain in NYC? This episode is an ideological free for all -- enjoy!
9 Jun 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
Presidential Girl Math
Substack The U.S. is in a domeward spiral. This week, we break down the “big, beautiful” budget bill that promises space missile shields, tax-breaks on tanning beds, and fewer people with health insurance — all while pretending math is optional. Welcome to the girl math-ification of the U.S. budget. We discuss how student loan policy is being used to engineer political realignment (aka dumb people vote for Trump), how even Elon thinks deficits aren't a vibe and how the mediocre Twitter white boys think Beethoven and the invention of lasagna makes them all superior. We also ruminate on the…
15 Apr 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Insecurities and Exchange Commission
Unfortunately, we're once again discussing tariffs, China and young men -- I'm sure you believe us when we tell you it's exhausting. Trump's "Liberation Day" was a disaster as expected -- but his base can excuse a $2 trillion dollar loss as patriotic. When the rational for any illogical Trump action is that he has to "burn it all down," it becomes impossible to talk to these people. It's become the Salem Witch Trial of anyone with an IQ higher than a cocker spaniel. A college degree only "means nothing" to someone who could never get one. This week we're over it all. My head hurts please…
9 Apr 2025 · 1 hr 8 min
Self Pity Suicide Squad
Incels, MAGAts and Billionares -- Oh my! On this more lowkey episode we discuss DEI draw back, the operations of modern billionaires and the crisis of red pill culture. Billionaires used to build beautiful things and now they build the right wing town square (Twitter). The right is monopolizing thought through the current billionare agenda of social media domination - channeling the angry energy of young men who can't get laid into MAGA momentum. Wait till they find out Project 2025 wants to make porn illegal... READ CHRIS'S SUBSTACK POST
5 Mar 2025 · 47 min
America Incorporated
In this episode we turn away from our pro-China roots and dive into why government exists — to protect us, serve us, and stop us from devolving into an Elon Musk free-for-all where tax cuts for billionaires supposedly help the working class. We discuss the short sightedness of the MAGA Republican party, the death of the DEI Deep State and why babies should get AIDs because they were born in the wrong continent. Welcome to capitalism for idiots, America Incorporated.
16 Feb 2025 · 51 min
The red (note) Wave
In this belated (sorry) episode we discuss first month of the Trump regime. We go into the red wave" the right are trying to convince us of.
14 Jan 2025 · 1 hr
The Mao-nroe Doctrine
In this episode we compare Trump imperialism to modern Chinese Imperialism. Including a crash course on the Belt and Road initiative, the South China Sea and the “Gulf of America”. We discuss the TikTok ban, its' implications on the American economy and the precedent it sets for censorship. We love China. God bless China. bù, xièxiè = no, thanks
8 Jan 2025 · 56 min
Billionaires vs. Bigots
Divide and Prejudice: This week we discuss the H1-B twitter debate that's dividing rich MAGA vs. xenophobic MAGA. We break down the function of H1-B Visas and why we don't like them either. Also, on the topic of capitalist hellscape we get into the Rights' Twitter worship of Japanese culture (Will we talk about East Asia in every episode? Probably). As an aside, WE ORDERED NEW MICS FOR THE NEXT EPISODE -- CONGRATS TO YOUR EARS!!!
10 Dec 2024 · 1 hr 1 min
Elon Muskrat
Elon vs. Trump: The battle of bad ideas. In this episode we address the Elon Trump marriage and the newly wed issues they're likely having. We briefly talk about America First hypocrisy regarding Israel and then dive into DOGE and proposed cuts (à la ACLU).
S1 · E1 · 22 Nov 2024 · 56 min
Thoughts and Tariffs
For our first episode we go over our general post election vibes (bad), state our purpose (good) and begin to delve into Trumps economic plans (also bad). Expect an overview of tariffs, manufacturing and America first policy. Sorry for all the ums… we're getting used to this!

About Liberal Tears

Liberal Tears is a English news podcast from Chris and Hailey. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Chris and Hailey
Language: English
Category: News
New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 1 hr 3 min
Latest episode: 29 Jan 2026
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