Surprised to Be Surprised
Sean Combs is found guilty on lesser charges, Wisconsin protects abortion access, a judge blocks Trump’s asylum ban, and the administration racks up legal battles while its budget bill stalls in Congress. Plus - you’ll never believe what Trump is trying in Los Angeles now.
Let Them Fight (Or Kiss)
Trump announces a possible ceasefire between Israel and Hamas as he visits a migrant detention center nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz,” a judge blocks mass HHS layoffs, the Senate passes a brutal budget bill now headed to the House, and the jury deliberates in the Sean Combs case.
Please Make a Call (202) 224-3121
This episode brings updates on Sunday’s firefighter shooting in Idaho, last month’s antisemitic attack in Boulder, and the Brian Kohberger case, plus a massive Medicaid fraud bust and a deep dive into Trump’s sweeping budget bill now facing the Senate.
I’m Worried About a Secret Third Thing
Breaking news of a shooting in Idaho leads the news before a breakdown of what the Supreme Court’s decision in the birthright citizenship case means (because it’s super confusing!)
Find the Difference Between a Kidnapping and an Arrest
The White House overshares intel while restricting Congress, Trump sues judges and mocks democracy, SCOTUS guts civil rights protections, and ICE accelerates its campaign of cruelty—from third-country deportations to outright kidnappings.
Little Buddy Veep Vance
Trump arrives at the NATO summit (but not before tweeting a music video about bombing Iran), ICE horrors escalate with cruel raids and medical neglect, and extreme heat adds to an already unbearable week.
He’s Not a Good President!
Trump fumbles a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, an impeachment effort crashes and burns, Russia escalates attacks in Ukraine, and ICE plans to expand detention with a new facility nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz.”
Going to Therapy and Eating Some Ice Cream
Iran launches a retaliatory strike, Trump declares premature peace, and the U.S. quietly escalates deportations and domestic military presence.
Special Episode: America Has Entered the Chat
This episode is all about the latest in the Israel/Iran war and the United States' involvement.
There Is More That Unites Us Than Divides Us
The Trump administration is (maybe?) prepping for war in the Middle East as the Supreme Court strips rights from trans youth.
Is It Too Soon to Shout 2003?
The Trump administration is (maybe?) prepping for war in the Middle East as the Supreme Court strips rights from trans youth.
I’m Allergic to Wasabi
As Israel and Iran trade fire, Trump fuels tensions with erratic threats, while a rare win for trans rights and legal battles at home highlight a tense, complicated week.
Misunderstanding Numbers Is Contagious
A political assassination rocked Minnesota, No Kings protests surged nationwide, Israel and Iran escalated attacks, and Trump flailed at the G7—then launched a gold phone.
Asking for the Sky to Be Skittles
A deadly plane crash in India, LA remains under military occupation, Trump strips legal status from hundreds of thousands of immigrants, throws himself a military parade, and Israel strikes Iran as global tensions escalate.
The Magic of This Time
The U.S. edges closer to full police state mode in L.A., Israeli officers refuse to aid Gaza bombings, embassy staff flee the Middle East, and Rand Paul loses his picnic invite.
This Country Is a Protest
Los Angeles remains eerily normal under military occupation, as Trump stokes unrest, Congress members face charges, and the right targets same-sex marriage again.
No Evidence, Just Vibes
Protests escalate in Los Angeles as Trump calls for troops and chaos spreads, RFK Jr. purges the CDC’s vaccine advisory board, Israel intercepts an aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg, and a judge drops the Baldoni lawsuit.
Let Them Fight
This episode is all about the protests in Los Angeles and the Trump administration's dangerous reaction.
Special Episode: We Are a Sanctuary City
This episode is all about the protests in Los Angeles and the Trump administration's dangerous reaction.
Take Yourself a Gander
Joni Ernst wants you to grasp your mortality, the FEMA director didn’t know about hurricane season, Elon Musk is going through it, Mike Johnson just wants a friend, Trump thinks Biden is a robot, and an Argentinian judge has had to step down. It’s all just too silly.