as a few of you are probably aware, today’s NY Times has an extensive report cataloging recent signs of abject fatigue displayed by the current chief executive. While I am typically not in the habit of defending a charmless, thoroughly corrupt pathological liar and bigot, in fairness, his alleged propensity for DOZING OFF while on the job is something I can (sadly) relate to. Over the years, here’s a short list of circumstances in which I have fallen asleep :
during a Zoom call

at a (major) sporting event
while being interviewed

while conducting an interview
while being interrogated

behind the wheel of an automobile*

in the pit

while recording this radio program

i know what you’re saying, and no, i’ve not been diagnosed as a narcoleptic (though i will admit i started the tv series “Narcos” presuming it concerned this very issue - upon learning otherwise, i fell asleep). i’m simply pointing out that thanks to formerly dependable news outlets, these sort of obvious red flags have been normalized. YAY FOR ME, i’m as normal as the worst person on the planet. the good news for you is that this week’s show does not feature one single occurence of your host passing out on the job. If i can stay awake for this shit, i know you can do it, too.

• - while parked.