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John Wayne's Surge Protector podcast is two guys discussing the world around us on a twice weekly basis. We try to look at things that we think are huge deals and sometimes those items are also flying under the radar for a lot of other media channels. Having known each other for many years some of the jokes you hear may not come off as jokes. Keep listening and you will get in the loop soon enough as well. We have a link to leave any feedback in most of the episodes so don't hesitate to reach out.

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  • The Art of the Fumble
    Apr 2 2026

    Tesla's taking another hit and the reasons behind it are raising some familiar questions. Meanwhile Russia is pulling off moves that are making a certain "blockade" look more like a suggestion than a policy — and they're apparently just getting started.

    On the war front, things take a wild turn when someone with a very clear agenda decides to bomb the guy in charge of peace talks. Europe is stepping up to try and fill the diplomatic vacuum, but the US seems more interested in threatening to leave NATO than actually leading — and there's a very specific law about that which someone in ill-fitting shoes seems to have forgotten to read.

    Israel makes a jaw-dropping legislative move this week that raises serious questions about who certain laws actually apply to and where. And closer to home, two members of the MAGA cabinet have very different but equally chaotic weeks — one involving a botched job and some missing files, the other involving a leaked photo shoot that nobody saw coming.

    We close out with a feel-good story from the beautiful shores of Hawaii, where someone showed up to a protest with a very bold costume choice and found out very quickly that execution matters as much as ambition.

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    44 m
  • The Blockade, the Bomber, and the Gift Cards
    Mar 31 2026

    Tesla's back in the news and the stock is making moves — but is the reason behind the jump as solid as it sounds? This week also brings some eyebrow-raising developments on the Russia front, including a tanker that somehow sailed right through a blockade with a very casual White House response. Ukraine's drone campaign is still putting in work, and there's a grim anniversary this week that's worth remembering.

    The Iran conflict takes a serious turn with a major US asset destroyed in a strike — one that raises some uncomfortable questions about preparation and priorities. Speaking of priorities, we get into some recent personnel decisions at the FBI that start to make a lot more sense once you learn who those agents were investigating.

    On the home front, the TSA is back in the news — again — and there's a feel-good story involving a Hollywood heavyweight that somehow still manages to go sideways. We've also got some thoughts on religion, war, and the interesting gap between what's being preached at the Pentagon versus what's coming out of the Vatican.

    And we close out with two stories that really capture the week — one involving a state senator's chief of staff whose Snapchat habits caught up with him thanks to one very justified mother, and another update from the front lines of Russian patriotism that continues to deliver.

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    43 m
  • Sanctions, Satellites, and Sharpies
    Mar 27 2026

    This week's episode has something for everyone — markets, mayhem, and a whole lot of people in power doing questionable things. Tesla's stock is on a ride, and there are some big predictions about where the company might be headed. The DOGE drama gets a new chapter as the courts weigh in on whether Elon Musk is actually running the show — or if someone else is technically in charge (wink).

    On the international front, Ukraine is having quite the week — turns out a small country with a lot of drones can do some serious damage. Meanwhile the US is asking Ukraine to make some pretty significant concessions, and Marco Rubio has some thoughts about that... sort of. There's also a Capitol Hill moment that'll make you do a double take involving some very notable guests.

    The Iran conflict takes a few unexpected turns, and when you start connecting the dots between Russia, satellites, and some missing Pentagon responses, things get interesting fast. We'll also get into what's happening with America's weapons stockpile — and what the White House has to say about it.

    On the home front: a surprise award, a historic election result near a very famous golf resort, a hacker group making headlines, and a budget win from the Oval Office that involves a very specific office supply. And we close out with a story that is equal parts tragic and a masterclass in what NOT to do on social media.

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    45 m
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