Tax Refund Drama, Government Waste Exposed by Rand Paul's 2025 Festivus Roast, Sky-High Energy Bills in Blue States, Cattle Farmer Woes, Soaring Gold and Silver Prices | Don't Be an Idiot Podcast

Jamie and Chris dive into tax woes: Chris gets his refund (plus IRS interest reminder), while Jamie waits months. Then, Senator Rand Paul's 2025 Festivus Report slams $1.6 trillion in waste—including cocaine-dosed dogs, binge-drinking ferrets, monkey "Price Is Right" games, Latinx influencer drug campaigns, toddler screen time studies, bug-food promotion, and $1.22 trillion in debt interest.
We compare sky-high electricity rates in Democrat states (e.g., California 33.60¢/kWh, Hawaii 39.74¢) vs. cheaper Republican ones (e.g., Idaho 12.46¢, Wyoming 15.11¢). California loses refineries as Phillips 66, Valero, and Chevron flee hostile regs. Farmers hurt by low cattle prices but high beef costs. Gold and silver hit wild record highs amid economic chaos!
Two idiots rant on waste, energy, and markets—don't miss it!
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government waste, Rand Paul Festivus Report 2025, tax refunds, animal experiments, electricity rates Democrat vs Republican, California oil refineries, Phillips 66 Valero Chevron, cattle prices beef prices, gold silver prices, don't be an idiot podcast, Jamie and Chris's podcast