Titanic Tuesday, Head-ON With Roxanne Kincaid, 22 April 2025

Pete Kegbreath: on the . . . <hic> ropes. Megyn ("Jesus is WHITE") Kelly slimes Pope Frank because not only is Jesus white, he's also Murkkkan! MAGAT White House turns Easter Egg Roll into a corporate shakedown. SCOTUS hears appeal by whiny "krischun" parents who demand freedom to hate. DoJ lawyers quit and call out its corruption.

 

This briefing document summarizes the key topics and information discussed by Roxanne Kincaid on the April 22, 2025, episode of "Head-On Radio." The show covered a wide range of political and social issues, often with a critical and satirical lens, focusing heavily on current events in the United States, particularly West Virginia, and the Trump administration.

1. Show Opening and Community Engagement:

• The show opens with the password "pool boy" and a humorous self-description of Roxanne Kincaid as "America's only liberal transbilly elitist."
• Roxanne emphasizes the importance of the online community at HeadOn.live and the podcast audience.
• She thanks listeners for their support, particularly through comments and reviews, noting, "y'all are the advertising department. Y'all are the PR department."
• Gratitude is expressed to monthly subscribers and PayPal contributors, highlighting their crucial role in the show's survival: "It means the very existence of this program."
• A fundraising goal of $3,200 is mentioned to finish April without a deficit for May.
• The upcoming show schedule is outlined, including a break due to Roxanne's post-surgery checkup.

2. Local West Virginia Issues and the "Brain Drain":

• A power outage caused by an exploding transformer disrupted the previous night's upload.
• Roxanne strongly criticizes the "brain drain" in West Virginia, where young people leave the state due to a lack of opportunities, leading to a "MAGAT legislature...comprised almost exclusively of mediocre white men."
• She mocks the state government's enthusiasm for a new data center powered by an "all of the above" energy policy that excludes wind, solar, and hydro, calling it "the least of possible."
• The episode highlights a contrast between this approach and a Wayne County school superintendent's initiative to use solar panels for significant cost savings.
• Roxanne reports on a bill introduced by Senator Craig Hart that would hinder such initiatives, quoting Hart: "If you're not getting a better deal, I don't see any reason for them to be in that contract. I don't think think a school is a good place to make a political statement about your utilities and whatnot?"
• Senator Scott Fuller is also quoted opposing green energy for schools, stating, "Well, it just seems to me that we're doing something that's counterproductive for the state of West Virginia. If we let them schools use the green energy, we're fighting ourselves."
• The bill thankfully did not pass the rules committee.

3. Commentary on Right-Wing Politics and Hypocrisy:

• Roxanne frequently uses the term "MAGAT intellect" to describe right-wing ideologies.
• She questions the discrepancy in how J.D. Vance is referred to, suggesting hypocrisy regarding name usage based on political affiliation.
• The host mocks the idea of "clean coal" in response to a listener comment.
• She satirizes the reaction to the transformer explosion as potential "payback" for perceived political stances.

4. The Mystery Quote and Listener Engagement:

• A mystery quote is being tracked, with listeners attempting to identify its source and author.
• Cynthia, a listener, successfully identified the eighth correct answer, and Roxanne congratulates the winners.
• The source of the quote will be revealed on May 1st. The quote itself is: "Men who look upon themselves born to reign and others to obey soon grow insolent. Selected from the rest of mankind, their minds are early poisoned by importance, and the world they act in differs so materially from the world at large that they have but little opportunity of knowing its true interests, and when they succeed to the government are frequently the most ignorant and unfit of any throughout the dominions."

5. Proposed Cuts to LGBTQ Suicide Prevention Services:

• Roxanne expresses outrage over a leaked Health and Human Services budget draft that proposes eliminating services for LGBTQ youth on the National Suicide and Crisis Hotline (988).
• She cites statistics highlighting the higher suicide risk among LGBTQ youth.
• Paulo Delveio is quoted: "Here we are cutting off the nation's lifeline to those in crisis due to the discriminatory practices of the Trump administration. They're pulling that life preserver away from thousands and thousands of people."
• Roxanne sarcastically portrays potential interactions on the hotline if these cuts occur, emphasizing the cruelty and lack of support for LGBTQ individuals in crisis.
• She quotes Sir Jansen Woo from The Trevor Project, who worries about the consequences: "I worry deeply that we'll see more LGBTQ young people reach a crisis state and not have anyone there to help them through that. I worry that LGBTQ young people will reach out to 988 and not receive a compassionate and welcoming voice on the other end. And that will only deepen their crisis."
• Roxanne labels those behind the cuts as "cruel monsters."

6. The Pete Hegseth Controversy:

• The show discusses reports of Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth sharing sensitive military plans with unauthorized individuals.
• A clip from "The View" is played, featuring a discussion of the controversy, including John Oliet's op-ed in Politico calling for Hegseth to step aside due to "chaos" in the Pentagon.
• Alyssa Farah Griffin highlights Hegseth's lack of qualifications and experience.
• The hosts of "The View" draw parallels between Hegseth's actions and past criticisms of others by Trump and Hegseth himself regarding the handling of classified information. Hegseth in 2016 is quoted as saying any security professional "would be fired on the spot" for such conduct.

7. Earth Day and Environmental Policy under Trump:

• On Earth Day, Roxanne reports on hundreds of EPA staff members receiving "walk-in papers" (layoff notices).
• She mentions Administrator Lee Zeldon's statement about putting a "dagger through the heart of climate change."
• A memo to EPA employees is quoted, citing President Trump's mandate for a "critical transformation of the federal bureaucracy."
• Roxanne sarcastically reads a White House statement claiming that Trump's environmental policy is "rooted in reality" and has authored "the cleanest air and water in the world for generations," offering a cynical West Virginian perspective.
• She criticizes Trump's promotion of carbon capture, "sound forest management," and his focus on ending the "forced use of paper straws" while simultaneously weakening environmental regulations.
• The host mocks Trump's concern for wildlife in relation to wind turbines, sarcastically suggesting "spotted owl sushi" at their base.

8. The White House Press Briefing with Tim Pool:

• Roxanne plays audio from a White House press briefing featuring Karoline "Real Poo Poo" Leavitt (satirical name) and her "special guest," right-wing commentator Tim Pool.
• She highlights Pool's past as a "paid propagandist for Mother Russia."
• Pool is heard promoting narratives about "false narratives" in the media.
• Roxanne criticizes Pool's rapid speaking style and debunks his claims about the "Maryland man hoax."
• She satirizes the concept of a "new media seat" in the White House, suggesting it welcomes extremist viewpoints.
• Leavitt is heard defending the administration's stance on immigration and attacking the media.

9. Further Commentary on Trump Administration Actions:

• Roxanne reports on the resignations of federal prosecutors involved in the Eric Adams investigation, citing their refusal to "confess wrongdoing when there was none" after alleged political interference.
• The prosecutors' letter to Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche is quoted, highlighting their commitment to justice "without fear or favor" and their objection to the department prioritizing "obedience" over legal and ethical obligations.

10. Tesla's Declining Financial Performance:

• The show discusses Tesla's "devastating" earnings report, including a significant drop in net revenue and stock value.
• "Tesla regret syndrome" is mentioned as a potential factor.
• Commentary from the Lincoln Project and Seth Abramson is shared, with Abramson calling Tesla "the Hindenburg."

11. Corporate Influence and Bribery:

• Roxanne reports on a Public Citizen analysis of FEC data revealing that corporations under federal investigation or facing lawsuits donated heavily to Burial Vespasian's (satirical name for Trump) inaugural committee.
• Rick Claypool from Public Citizen is quoted: "Corporations facing federal lawsuits and investigations aren't giving millions to Trump's inauguration out of the kindness of their hearts. They're trying to buy goodwill."
• Specific corporations like Bank of America, Capital One, and Google are mentioned as beneficiaries of dropped or eased federal enforcement actions after donating.
• The IRS's reported decision to "ditch the direct file program" due to tax prep companies donating to Trump is discussed.
• Corporate sponsors of the White House Easter egg roll (Amazon, YouTube, Meta) are highlighted as examples of "good old-fashioned corporate bribery."

12. Sarah Palin's Defamation Lawsuit:

• The repeated dismissal of Sarah Palin's defamation lawsuit against the New York Times is mentioned.

13. Listener Calls and Community Interaction:

• Several listener calls are featured, covering topics like burnout from following the news, Trump's alleged desire for media coverage of his family, the state of the economy, and the gold market.
• A listener shares a humorous anecdote about Katy Perry.
• The importance of funding for the show is reiterated.

14. Supreme Court Case on LGBTQ Inclusion in Schools:

• Roxanne discusses a Supreme Court case involving a Montgomery County, Maryland, school system's inclusive reading list that includes books with LGBTQ characters.
• She satirizes the "aggrieved, butthurt, phony-baloney fake Christians" who claim discrimination due to these books ("Uncle Bobby's Wedding" and "Love, Violet").
• She mocks their arguments as a desire to maintain a "freedom to hate."
• The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals' ruling in favor of Montgomery County is mentioned, with judges stating that "simply hearing about other views does not necessarily exert pressure to believe or act differently than one's rel religious faith requires."
• Judge A. Marvin Quattlebomb Jr.'s dissenting view, arguing that the school policy burdens parents' religious freedom, is highlighted with heavy sarcasm.

15. Easter Reenactment Accident in West Virginia:

• Roxanne reports on an 84-year-old man who fell and was injured while participating in a crucifixion reenactment in Weston, West Virginia.
• She uses dark humor to comment on the incident, emphasizing the inherent risks of crucifixion, especially for the elderly.

16. Detainment of German Backpackers in Hawaii:

• Roxanne expresses outrage over the detainment and mistreatment of two young German backpackers by border patrol in Hawaii, who were accused of intending to work illegally.
• She details their strip search, imprisonment with an alleged murderer, and subsequent deportation to Tokyo despite their intended travel plans to California and Costa Rica.
• The girls' account of being forced to sign false transcripts is highlighted.
• Roxanne suggests a "do not travel to the United States" advisory for the civilized world.

17. SNAP Benefit Cuts:

• A listener shares their in-laws' SNAP benefits being drastically cut, expressing concern for other vulnerable seniors.
• Roxanne echoes this sentiment, condemning the "cruel bastards" responsible for such cuts.

18. Randi Rhodes retiring on Arpil 23, 2025:

• A progressive talk icon, Randi Rhodes has announced her impending retirement from her weekday radio show on April 23rd. We invite all of Randi’s listeners to join us on weekdays from 5pm to 8pm Eastern, 2pm to 5pm Pacific time, for 3 hours of genuine, grassroots, listener-supported progressive talk with Roxanne Kincaid. Head-ON with Roxanne Kincaid has been on the air since 2005, originally in its terrestrial radio form, and then in its internet-only form, without interruption. Randi Rhodes is a progressive talk legend, and she leaves some very big shoes to fill. If you’re a Randi Rhodes fan, looking for a new progressive voice on weekday afternoons, please join us at HeadON.Live. You can also listen on TuneIn at http://tun.in/sfAg3

Conclusion:

The April 22, 2025, episode of "Head-On Radio" provided a critical and often humorous commentary on a wide array of current events. Key themes included the political landscape under the Trump administration, particularly concerning environmental policy, LGBTQ rights, and corporate influence; local issues and the challenges facing West Virginia; and the importance of community and listener support for independent media. The episode was marked by Roxanne's sharp wit, passionate advocacy, and direct engagement with her audience.