#songoftheweek I'm not at all making light of how close we came to Armageddon, but on the other hand, we can't lose the ability to mock the idiots who almost caused it! (Fair use parody of "Manic Monday", recorded by the Bangles, written by Prince) www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfDi...

#songoftheweek, as once again Trump et al write my material for me. This time it's how his flunkies prove their spinelessness by wearing shoes they don't like, that don't fit, and that make them look ridiculous! www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN2_... #florsheimshoes #politicalsatire #comedysongs

The late, great, Country Joe McDonald’s iconic Vietnam war protest song seemed like a great way to comment on the Vietnam-like mess Trump is making in the Middle East, as well as a way to pay tribute to McDonald. www.youtube.com/watch?v=mslN...

Trump's whiny SOTU reminded me of a spoiled toddler's tantrum, so I wrote a parody of a tantrum song! (Public domain parody of "Nobody Likes Me, Guess I'll Eat Some Worms") www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yacf...

Ol #Fettermanchin can fuck all the way off!!

The only thing more entertaining than Bad Bunny's joyful halftime show was the (predictable, hilarious) rightwing meltdown over it. These folks make writing weekly songs a cinch! www.youtube.com/watch?v=VPiN...

Even folks on the right are shocked, shocked at Pam Bondi's disgraceful performance at the House this week; but she was the same in front of the Senate a few months ago. Since she's recycling her same burn book insults, I can recycle this song! www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbEw...

Given the hilarious, scathing reviews of the Melania 'movie', at this point it just feels like piling on to critique or satirize her vanity project/bribe. But dang, she makes it so easy! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kv5v...

#songoftheweek a little early this week, because I still can't believe some of Trump's staunchest allies are actually criticizing his administration's tactics and something this unprecedented needs a quick song (in case I'm just hallucinating) www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTYN...

I know it's not the most important issue right now, but let's enjoy a little catty schadenfreude by posting screenshots of how sales for the Melania 'documentary' are going at our local theaters!

Holy cow - Even Fox News is covering conservative newspapers' editorials condemning the ICE murders. (Okay, Fox itself isn't condemning anything, but the fact that they even reported others doing so is significant . . . )

W/recent attention to the Orange Buffoon's obvious cognitive issues (word salad, falling asleep, mixing up Iceland & Greenland, etc.), don't forget this is old news! Here's a song from 6 years ago, last time he bragged about his cognitive test: www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9Yi...

It sure doesn't feel like there's anything to laugh about these days, but satire can be a powerful tool for resistance. So if you could use a laugh, here's my musical explanation for why I'll keep doing my weekly songs: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ZY1...

#songoftheweek, wondering what happened to a branch of government that's supposed to provide 'checks & balances' against an out-of-control executive branch? www.youtube.com/watch?v=rcR2...

End of year recap - lots of gloom & doom, but enough encouraging recent news to merit a cheerful tune, and we need to keep up our spirits for 2026! (Fair use parody of "December 1963" by Judy Parker & Bob Gaudio) www.youtube.com/shorts/h7OUC...

#songoftheweek - sure, Mango Mussolini and his administration are terrible, and terrifying, but fortunately they keep proving they're too incompetent to do as much damage as they want! www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEHF...

Trump may be 'tired of hearing about affordability' but we're not! So let's campaign on it, talk about it, and even sing about it! #songoftheweek youtu.be/TNnwWfA1MH4

Marjorie Taylor Greene is breaking up with Trump - and while she played a big part in creating the 'toxic politics' she now complains about, we can still sing about the whole thing ( fair use parody of "Valerie" by Dave McCabe,as sung by Amy Winehouse) www.youtube.com/watch?v=SPO8...

Free virtual concert later today! Doing my best to help you laugh at news that might otherwise make you cry - www.facebook.com/LaurenMayerC... Hope you can join the fun! (And it'll be up as a video on that same facebook page just in case you want to catch up later)

#songoftheweek: GOP spokespeople lie as easily as they trowel on their makeup. Here's my impression of pres. sec. Karoline Leavitt spreading some of their worst falsehoods. (Fair use parody of "Time After Time" by Cyndi Lauper, from an idea by Sue in Rockville) www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWZJ...

#songoftheweek - this 'vintage war song' is just as phony as the excuses Trump's administration is using to invade a peaceful American city. Fortunately it's also one with a great sense of humor and wonderful citizens! www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf89...

Brendan Carr's wise words have inspired me to continue making fun of him and his boss . . .

#songoftheweek - focusing on some good news for a change, which is that Brazil finally made its would-be dictator face consequences. Who knows, maybe we can be inspired by them! www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHZP...

#doctorsItrust more than RFKJr. - it's a trend, and now it's a song! www.youtube.com/watch?v=g28R... #politicalcomedy #songoftheweek

Here's another doctor I trust more than RFK Jr (and this trend may inspire this week's song!) #doctorItrust

Trump is both terrifying and hilariously incompetent. I tried to address that mix with sophomoric humor, silly nicknames, and doowop harmony! www.youtube.com/watch?v=_H3I... #songoftheweek #politicalcomedy #trumpdictator

Yes, we ARE 'there' yet! Here's a musical retort to anyone who still insists we're "over-reacting" to Trump's dictator cosplay! www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iQ7... #songoftheweek #politicalcomedy

My latest #songoftheweek, commenting on Pete Hegseth posting a video of his ultra-Christian-nationalist pastor: www.instagram.com/p/DM08yo8hLsm/ www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFmK...

The redistricting fight in Texas has drawn new attention to a political tool from 1810. Here's a musical explanation/rant, all in under 60 seconds: www.youtube.com/shorts/B7YZy...

While the news is getting crazier & crazier, it's also the start of the school year, so here's a musical plea from teachers to prospective parents! www.instagram.com/p/DM08yo8hLsm/

Here's a musical reminder from teachers to parents before school starts - and heaven knows, teachers need and deserve all the support they can get, these days more than ever! www.instagram.com/p/DM08yo8hLsm/ #school #comedysongs www.youtube.com/shorts/FpqrQ...

#songoftheweek - a musical plea in support of teachers before school starts - which shouldn't be partisan, but these days . . . (Featuring my sister Nancy Mayer, and my old dark hair since we filmed this pre-Covid) #teachers #schoolyear #supportteachers www.youtube.com/shorts/FpqrQ...

#songoftheweek - Trump's frantic, manic efforts to change the subject are just drawing more attention to how damaging the Epstein files are, inspiring MAGA infighting, liberal glee, late-night comics, and even a song! #epsteinfiles #politicalcomedy www.youtube.com/watch?v=qhGV...

#songoftheweek - MAGA outrage over the new Superman movie is perfectly onbrand; proving they're the real snowflakes while demonstrating their ignorance of history (in this case, the fact that Superman has been woke all along!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hrR... #superman #politicalcomedy

#songoftheweek - GOP hypocrisy, especially the religious right, is beyond parody, but I'm doing my best (even setting it to music) www.youtube.com/shorts/i1zto...

The Big Ugly Bill gives other countries even more reason to advise their citizens against coming here - so I set their concerns to music (with apologies to Tom Lehrer): #politicalcomedy #travelban #songoftheweek www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWAX...

The bill the Senate passed is anything but beautiful, so I've suggested several more appropriate names for it and set them to music #biguglybill #budgetbill #politicalcomedysong #gopbudget #onebigbeautifulbill (not!) www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYq-...

Hi folks - my next free monthly livestream is tomorrow, in case you're in the mood for a few giggles, and even a guest star! www.facebook.com/LaurenMayerC...

#songoftheweek - when there are too many awful news stories to pick just one (with apologies to Carole King): www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzsJ...

#songoftheweek - The 'meh' reaction of the sad parade crowd reminded me of the audience in 'The Producers' (for a particularly appropriate song: fair use parody of "Springtime for Hitler" by Mel Brooks) www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFSw...

#songoftheweek Maybe Trump & Musk will get over their epic, juvenile quarrel, but the jury is still out, and I'm still making fun of them in song! www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAAY...

#songoftheweek - Joni Ernst's heartless response to constituents' concern about Medicaid cuts needed a truly snarky response! www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkEI... (fair use parody of "Fixin'-To-Die Rag" by Country Joe McDonald)

#songoftheweek: Since RFK Jr. seems to be determined to bring back vintage diseases we thought were eradicated, I'm determined to make fun of him in a vintage song parody (channeling my inner Peggy Lee) www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOO-...

The White House gave its budget bill a laughably opposite title, so I fixed it for them and even set it to music! #songoftheweek www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYq-...

Happy Monday! Since I'm new-ish to Bluesky, in addition to posting my regular weekly political comedy songs every Friday, I'll post some of my older-but-still-relevant ones on Mondays. Here's one about an issue that still hasn't changed (although my hair color has!): www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbGf...

#songoftheweek - Trump's Qatar plane is just his typical greed & grift, but this one was so over-the-top, it deserved an over-the-top musical commentary. (Special appearance by my crooner husband Scott Grinthal; fair use parody of "Come Fly With Me" by van Heusen & Cahn) youtu.be/4Uq9T27mMQI

I'm thrilled be part of this benefit - "Together In Joy" brings together trans and allied artists in a live & streaming show, and all proceeds support the Trans Advocacy & Care Team (learn more at www.yourtact.org). Hope you can join/donate! www.eventbrite.com/e/together-i...

Happy Monday! For new followers, I post weekly topical comedy songs every Friday - and on Mondays I'll post one of my older-but-still-sadly-relevant ones, in the hopes of helping you laugh at the insanity. Here's one from the Orange Julius Caesar's first term www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gn1K...

This week's song is a musical lament to the cowardly GOP Congress (with apologies to the fabulous Stephen Sondheim) www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtIy...

Welcome to everyone who recently started following me - I post a new song every Friday, but because I'm also fairly. new to Bluesky, I'll post some of my older ones on Mondays. This was inspired by the still-inspiring Tim Walz! www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj4U...