Frank Chow: Asian- American Political Pundit

 And so it begins. The US Men's Soccer Team will go to battle on home turf in the World Cup. A day I was so looking forward to until, well, you know. I've long been a member of the American Outlaws, the US National Team supporters group. Every year, I get excited to see the squad, but this year has been difficult to cheer. Difficult to root for our team. Not now. It's mostly "meh", but I'm sure once the game starts, I'll get hyped. It's in my blood. Until then, I'm just hoping Trump doesn't make the tournament all about himself.  Here are your highlights:   The continued attack by the Trump administration on higher education and research will kill our planet .  The futility of claiming "self-defense" while Black .  ICE is full of it. Only 3% of detainees had a violent criminal record .  Elon might become the first trillionaire . Built on a house of lies. No one should be allowed to hoard such wealth.  12 days of protests. Javanka are ...

 We received loud text messages around 11:30 pm last night. Sirens then went off, maybe 20 minutes later. A tornado touched down south of us and wiped out some structures. Luckily, as far as I can tell, everyone in our town is okay. Maybe lost power, but it wasn't as devastating for us as the warnings suggested. Not nearly as devastating as the Spurs' epic collapse to the Knicks last night. The pundits and fans will be dissecting that game for years to come. Can the Knicks win it all and reset our timeline? I believe if they win, it will right all that has gone wrong since the Cubs won in 2016 (I wish).  Here are your highlights:  Say it for the people in the back! Amnesty accuses Israel of committing ethnic cleansing .  Solar is outpacing Coal in America .  AI says it must be regulated. I don't buy it . It's a way to manipulate legislation. Unfortunately, we don't have a Congress that has shown any signs of regulating our tech overlords.  Trump is a walkin...

 Welp, it's Platner vs. Collins. Let the chips fall where they may. I want Susan Collins to lose. That's my hot take. I don't support Platner. There are too many red flags, too many questions, and it's giving me Fetterman vibes. So, if you choose to support him, fine. Maine can have him. But Collins has needed to go for a long long time. And so, it is.  Here are your highlights:   Becerra will have an early lead over Hilton in the CA Governor race.  TRUMP'S FAILING ECONOMY - just kidding, the media wouldn't report it like that. Inflation up to a three-year high .  Violent xenophobic protests broke out in Belfast .  I know there won't be justice, but fuck Bill Gates .  Trump's losing the war in Iran , and he's doubling down on losing.  Days of increasing heat and humidity are making life harder in the Midwest and the South . It puts farm workers at risk.  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 Trump getting booed at the NBA Finals is funny. We knew NYC would show up even if the stadium was full of celebrities and the 1%. The man wants all the attention in the most pathetic way possible. To him, it probably sounded like cheers. Then, of course, he fell asleep during a tight back-and-forth game. Calling Jake Tapper, anyone in the media! Trump is unfit for the presidency.  Here are your highlights:   One year into school cellphone bans , and it seems to be working.  The World Cup is going to be a disaster. Denying a Somali ref's entry is so embarrassing .  Half the country thinks the "American Dream" is out of reach .  Mike Johnson might be the worst speaker in history. He also lies through his teeth about elections . Why does the media just go along when there has been no evidence of mass voter fraud ever? Period.  First off, flesheating cattleworm sounds scary as hell. Like a horror movie. Second off, of course, this is happening under the M...

 Summer is chaos for us parents. You can see the exhaustion on each face as we drop off the kiddos for another camp, hang out, or lesson. If you're a parent, I see you. If I had a normal summer this year, I would take a week or two off and go camping. Alas, that is not in my summer plans. At least Spencer Pratt lost.  Here are your highlights: Prayers up for families in the Philippines. A devastating earthquake kills 32 people .  World Cup meets Climate Change .  Apple to unveil AI? They've been behind for a while now . Wonder what it'll do. FRAUD IN CALIFORNIA . When will this charade stop? The Trump administration is destroying Cuba to no end .  Another mass shooting. This time at an Ohio festival . We can do something about this, but there's not a single Republican willing to do anything about it.  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 Tonight we have a Pride event in our town. It's great to see our small town do something so inclusive. There are vendors, food trucks, and bands. I'm sure there will be some who have the "ick" that it's happening, but fuck them. It's 2026, grow up and have a gay old weekend!  Here are your highlights:   MAHA has weakened health care providers' ability to address outbreaks .  I really can't get over the shitification of Washington, D.C. by Trump. His latest idea is to add a promenade to the Lincoln Memorial .  Platner accused of domestic abuse .  A solid jobs report .  Mike Johnson is a weak speaker. House passes Ukraine aid .  Israel continues to strike Lebanon . Is there anyone in the US who has the stones to stop it?  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message. 

 Israel continues its war crimes in Gaza and its invasion of Lebanon. The reports are horrific . There is no ceasefire, there never was, and Trump is a bigger fool than anyone. Bibi and his ilk are planning to wipe out what's left of Gaza, displacing millions. There are no world leaders doing anything about it. Hell, if you're a grifting American podcaster , you can't even get in the UK! This was all so avoidable; Congress and Trump could have stopped it at any point. They could choose to cut off Israel. Their silence is approval.  Here are your highlights:   The Screwworm sounds ominous. It is, and it's gross. The USDA has confirmed a case in Texas .  Russia is losing the war with Ukraine , so of course, they launched a large attack.  The National Guard has done little to nothing to curb violence in Washington, D.C.  How is Jaren Kushner not tarred and feathered at this point?   Rubio is a garbage person. Anyone touting him for 2028 shouldn't be take...

  I try to be optimistic for our kids. I don't tell them how rough things are or some of the realities that surround them. It's becoming more difficult. When Dad has to give plasma to pay for gas, I guess that'll be the time to talk. I'm sure many are already at that point. I remember watching a talk show, and they were talking about the "pain at the pump." A panel of millionaires trying to understand living paycheck to paycheck. This moment feels a lot like that. I don't think Wall St. and the Haves have been this out of touch since 2008.  Here are your highlights:   The Supreme Court needs to be reformed . The Roberts Court is full of segregationists.  Destroying science to own the Libs. A truly McCarthy-esque move by Darth Vought .  Trump picks Pulte to be the top spy . And even Republicans think that's nuts.  The Death of 60 Minutes . Good for Pelley. Bari Weiss is a toxic stooge.  Republicans hate same-sex marriage. Happy Pride, y'all !  AI B...

 How high is your gas price? Here it's a whopping $4.79. That's really high for our town, and it doesn't seem to be getting any better. The "pain at the pump" is real. And consumers aren't confident either . I've seen many a pundit on BlueSky say we're all being ridiculous, and that the economy is fine. In fact, it's good! I think it's safe to say that looking at Wall St.'s gambling problem as a measure of the economy should die an epic death. "But the average American has savings!" Do they? Or are the numbers skewed by wealth hoarders? I'm not sure, but everyone I know isn't living it up like this economy is great. They also don't have the money, as the pundits say they do. Unless they're hiding it under couches.  Here are your highlights:   A different take on Platner . I respect the opposing opinion, but nah, he ain't for me.  Marco, you got some explaining to do , Rubio, to go in front of Congress to explai...

 Happy Pride Month! I feel like more than ever, we need to celebrate. This administration continues to attack and vilify LGBTQ folks, especially trans folks. Fuck them. I won't be able to make Chicago Pride this year, but for those of you attending, I salute you. Have fun, be free, and be safe!  Here are your highlights:   Newark sets curfew after more clashes between cops and protesters . "Protect and serve." I don't care for Platner. And he keeps giving me more reasons why .  282 cases of Ebola .  Bibi is a war criminal. He also keeps screwing up the Iran talks . Trump is worthless.  The scope of Long COVID . I have a couple of friends who've had a rough time with Long COVID. It's even more frustrating that some doctors tell them they simply have depression.  The way we treat pigs is a sin .  I am Frank Chow, and I approve this message.