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Tensions rise between India and Pakistan, Trump taps an RFK Jr.–aligned anti-vaxxer as surgeon general, House Republicans implode over budget infighting, and the Vatican still hasn’t picked a pope.
Point to It on a Map, My Guy.
India and Pakistan teeter on the brink of war, Trump eyes Canada (again), SCOTUS blocks trans military enlistment, and the U.S. plans mass deportations to dangerous, war-torn Libya.
Must I Do Everything Myself?
Trump backs Israel’s plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza, offers $1000 for self-deportation, targets foreign films with a 100% tariff, and surprises on abortion pill case, all on the same day. Plus, a deadly boat accident in San Diego.
Lord, Beer Me Strength.
Louisiana quietly rolls back desegregation, global tensions escalate, Trump pushes a punishing budget while starring in his own AI-generated Pope fantasy.
Everyone Fails up in the Upside-Down
A major U.S.-Ukraine deal reshapes global alliances, Trump’s team shuffles again, RFK Jr. spreads dangerous vaccine lies, school mental health funding gets gutted, and a Trump-era deportation policy is struck down.
What Planet Is This Taking Place On?
Trump’s tantrum hits CBS, the economy stumbles, the Supreme Court flirts with theocracy, and somehow we still have to fight for the right to say things out loud.
Too-Long-Of-A-Tie Wearing Bozo
An update on a Wisconsin Judge, Amazon’s capitulation, climate change changes, lawsuits over firings, Harvard’s report card, and Trump’s career ambitions all in one little episode!
Donald Trump: Bad for America
A deadly car crash in Illinois leads an episode that also covers the election in Canada, the blackouts in Spain and Portugal, a Russia-suggested ceasefire, and more Trump executive orders.
There Is So Much Fight in Us
100 days of Trump have shown us more about this country than we thought possible, so let's take a moment and talk about it. I promise, this won't hurt at all.
Just Two Percent More Brave
As Trump continues his assault on trans rights, Russia has launched the deadliest attack on Ukraine in nine months, there is yet more information about Pete Hegseth and Signal, and ICE did not have a warrant when they arrested Mahmoud Khalil.
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As Trump continues his assault on trans rights, Russia has launched the deadliest attack on Ukraine in nine months, there is yet more information about Pete Hegseth and Signal, and ICE did not have a warrant when they arrested Mahmoud Khalil.
Put Your Dollars in Your Mattress
A group of Senators has been denied access to Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Harvard is suing Trump, the market continues to give us a stomachache, and - will Trump stand by Pete?
Am I Laughing or Am I Crying?
A group of Senators has been denied access to Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Harvard is suing Trump, the market continues to give us a stomachache, and - will Trump stand by Pete?
Special Episode: The Pope 1936 - 2025
This episode is all about the passing of Pope Francis, who passed away after a battle with pneumonia.
Stand Together or Fall Apart
A group of Senators has been denied access to Kilmar Abrego Garcia, Harvard is suing Trump, the market continues to give us a stomachache, and - will Trump stand by Pete?
Imagine the Mind That Doesn’t Delete It
Thursday’s FSU shooting leads an episode that also covers the state of deportations in America, another Signal group chat, and a very special Easter message.
The President of the United States Kidnapped a Man
This short episode is all about Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
Someone’s Gotta Stand Up to That Putz!
As the president attacks free speech and makes a constitutional crisis worse, Harvard is standing up like no one else. Plus, an earthquake in San Diego and an attack on Ukraine.
Which Side Are You On?
A weekend of heavy news, including escalating tariffs, escalating violence, and escalating attacks on the First Amendment and the rule of citizenship in this country. But at the end, there is a reminder that there is still so much left to fight for.
I Don’t Want My Governor Doing Podcasts
A tragic helicopter crash, a seismic shift for immigrants with temporary legal status, new questions about financial misconduct in high places - and, naturally, yet another governor launching a podcast.