This week on Curmudgeon's Corner, Bruce joins Sam for a bit different view on the presidential transition and the pandemic than we usually get from Ivan. They discuss Trumpworld conspiracy theories, low-information voters, social media deplatforming, just how close this election actually was, and more. On the pandemic side, besides the usual update on the trends (spoiler: the trends are bad) they discuss natural vs mandated behavior changes, vaccines, masks, and more. And before all that, Bruce talks about a TV series, Sam discusses a book, and they note a historical anniversary. Enjoy the show!

• (0:00:22-0:28:04) But First
• Ivan out this week
• Bruce TV: Game of Thrones (2011-2019)
• Sam Book: Spook (2006)
• Dishwasher shopping
• Mayflower anniversary
• (0:31:00-1:16:32) Presidential transition
• Welcome Patron Ryan
• Election mechanics
• Trumpworld conspiracy theories
• Very close election
• Upcoming gridlock
• Low-information voters
• Remaining Trump gambits
• Social media deplatforming
• "JoBiden"
• Trump military drawdown
• (1:17:21-2:14:41) Pandemic
• Trend update
• Overwhelming hospitals
• Natural vs mandated behavior change
• Initial response problems
• Vaccines
• Masks
• Ventilation