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Uncle Jay Explains: Nov. 8, 2010

unclejay — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 04:10:01 +0000

The people have spoken! They want smaller government, lower deficits, and harder-to-spell Congressional leaders! Oh, and some jobs would be nice. Uncle Jay explains!

Uncle Jay Explains: Oct. 11, 2010

unclejay — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:26:35 +0000

Just as the miners in Chile get dug out, politicians in America dig to new depths. Most candidates are proudly proclaiming, “Hey, he’s even worse than me!” Not exactly Lincoln, but it’ll have to do. Uncle Jay explains.

Uncle Jay Explains: August 30, 2010

unclejay — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:14:39 +0000

In the media, reporters cheer, “We’ll Always Have Paris!” In Washington, citizens demand, “Restore honor!” to a government that’s away on vacation. By the way, so is Uncle Jay! He’ll be back soon!

Uncle Jay Explains: June 28, 2010

unclejay — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 04:30:14 +0000

Summer fiction episode! Enjoy great fantasies like: Afghanistan’s going great! Elena Kagan will reveal her thoughts! Senators actually hear in hearings! Twilight fans care about critics! We all love to spell “Patraeus!” Uncle Jay explains.

Uncle Jay Explains: June 21, 2010

unclejay — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 02:11:32 +0000

Ah, the sweet spills of summer. The only thing more worrisome than the government not doing anything is that they might do something. If only government had the efficiency and orderliness of corporations, like the rollout of the new iPhone! Uncle Jay explains it all.

Uncle Jay Explains: June 14, 2010

unclejay — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 04:09:19 +0000

Maybe Helen Thomas’ new career could be doing PR for BP. Nah. How about starring in the next version of The A-Team? Hey, this is more fun than explaining real news. But Uncle Jay takes aim and HE SCO-O-ORES!!

Uncle Jay Explains: May 3, 2010

unclejay — Mon, 03 May 2010 02:30:28 +0000

Big news stories are gushing forth and oozing to the surface, spreading out far and wide. As more news bubbles up, Uncle Jay tries to encircle all the facts and burn off any doubts, delivering high-octane explanations!

Uncle Jay Explains: March 8, 2010

unclejay — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 04:48:35 +0000

The Oscars are over. But health care reform is still Up In The Air, jobs are still in the Hurt Locker, and Toyotas are still Blind Siding people! Uncle Jay explains it all in Inglourious detail.

Uncle Jay Explains: Jan. 25, 2010

unclejay — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 03:57:14 +0000

Conan’s upset. Democrats also look in the mirror, wondering what went wrong. As does Heidi. How important can the news be, really, when Andy Dick keeps showing up in it? Uncle Jay tries to explain.

Uncle Jay Explains: Nov. 23, 2009

unclejay — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:42:49 +0000

Last week Sarah Palin sold a tower of books … almost as many pages as the health care bill! This week, millions of Americans will bite into turkey, bite into their savings, and then go watch Edward not bite Bella. Uncle Jay explains it all!!