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Episodes
Why both sides fail on immigration
18 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Immigration might be President Donald Trump’s signature issue, but what do Americans actually think about border security and enforcement? This sh...
The secret soundtrack to your life
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's in your TV shows. It's in the ads you watch. It's in your TikToks. Sync music is everywhere, and it's changing the music industry. This episode ...
AI just got scarier
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anthropic and OpenAI are proving the inherent difficulties in trusting AI companies with our future. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edit...
No ceasefire for Lebanon
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Israel and Lebanon are meeting for the first time in decades — even while Israel is still bombing Lebanon. This episode was produced by Avishay Art...
The Great American Tax Revolt
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Across the country, Americans of all political stripes are asking themselves: Why should I have to pay taxes? This episode was produced by Miles Brya...
No deal
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trump sent his vice president, son-in-law, and an old business buddy to negotiate an end to the war in Iran. The war...is still going. This episode w...
Why you have to be optimistic
12 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When the world is on fire, it’s difficult to stay hopeful. But our future depends on it. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jenn...
America Post-Trump
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What does US politics look like when Donald Trump is no longer at the center of it? In 2028, voters will get to decide. But for now, we explore. Th...
Why fan fiction is everywhere
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Publishing houses and entertainment studios have come for fan fiction, but writers and readers want to make sure it stays weird. This episode was pro...
Kanye's comeback
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The rapper, who sold swastika T-shirts and released a song called "Heil Hitler," says he's sorry. Ye or nay? This episode was produced by Hady Mawajd...
Apocalypse Not Now
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Donald Trump moved from an existential threat to a very tentative ceasefire. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al...
Mission accomplished?
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The US war in Iran is reminding people, uncomfortably, of the US war in Iraq — a conflict that raged on for years after leaders declared victory. T...
When nature calls in space
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Artemis II is a historic mission for a number of reasons, including the Orion capsule’s bathroom. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen,...
Can someone explain these prices?
05 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From the gas station to the café to the grocery store, we break down why things cost so much these days. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh,...
Tackling Trump’s corruption
04 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Donald Trump’s blatant, sometimes open corruption is the focus for Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT). This conversation was a live taping at the Am...
Quitting OnlyFans
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With the death of its billionaire owner, OnlyFans is having a bit of an existential crisis all while porn-quitting apps have never been more popular. ...
Tucker Carlson explains himself
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump has not made a coherent case for the Iran war. On today's show, one of his longtime supporters makes an aggressive case against it…a...
Pushing peptides
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The FDA and RFK Jr. want to make it easier for you to take peptides. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Danielle Hewitt, edited by Amina Al...
How Iran is winning
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Iran is using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage in the war. It's working. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fac...
Should we privatize TSA?
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The US government shutdown has left TSA workers unpaid, airports a hot mess, and a lot of people wondering if it's time to privatize airport security....
Your accent… explained
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How you talk reveals where you’re from and who you’d like to be. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked...
Trump has lost the Iran war hawks
28 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ambassador John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national security adviser, pushed for war with Iran for 20 years. But not like this. This e...
Me, my husband, our girlfriend
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Millennial feminist Lindy West's new book is about her path to polyamory. Cue the backlash — to West, her husband, and the idea of polyamory itself....
Trump vs. DC
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump came in like a wrecking ball in his second term, with a transformative vision for the nation's capital. This episode was produced by ...
OpenAI owes us $180 billion
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
OpenAI's founders promised its tech would benefit humanity. Now that it has split into a giant charity and a for-profit company, that mission has gott...
Meme warfare
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Have you seen the video of the US military bombing Iran spliced with clips of SpongeBob Squarepants? It’s an official video released by the US gover...
Attack of the drones
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Iran's cutting-edge drones are changing how wars are fought, and the US is running out of munitions to combat them. This episode was produced by Hady...
The book of Mormon influence
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From TikTok to reality TV, Mormons are having a big moment in pop culture. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto and Avishay Artsy, edited by Am...
Nancy Pelosi explains her optimism
21 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nancy Pelosi, the longtime speaker of the House, plans to retire later this year at age 86 after trailblazing a path for women in Democratic politics....
The cult of abusive chefs
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most influential chefs in the world has been accused of tormenting his staff physically and psychologically. This episode was produced by ...
Everyone’s vibe coding
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
AI code is here to stay. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Jenny Lawton, fact-checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Dav...
The rage bait candidate
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James Fishback is racist, antisemitic, economically populist, and the longshot candidate for Florida governor. He might be where the Republicans are h...
Betting on the Iran war
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket are making it possible for just about anyone to profit off war. This episode was produced by Hady Mawaj...
Iran's regime, unchanged
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Iran's top leaders are dead, but regime change isn't in sight, and the US and Israel's attacks are dividing Iranians at home and abroad. This episode...
Sugar crash
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’re obsessed with sugar. And Big Sugar is obsessed with us. How do we make a break? This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Ariana Aspuru, e...
Bernie vs. the billionaires
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Senator Bernie Sanders has a whole new reason to go after the world’s billionaires. We ask him about his proposed annual wealth tax and how he plans...
One nepo baby to rule them all
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
David Ellison’s daddy won him Warner Brothers. The rest of us are probably losing. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Avishay Artsy, ...
Israel has lost Americans
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The war with Iran is deepening divisions in the US-Israel alliance, on both the left and the right. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh, edite...
The kids in ICE detention
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump administration's immigration policies are taking a toll on families. No sign that the new pick running the effort will be any more moderate....
The price of the Iran war
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gas prices are spiking in the US. Markets are crashing. The whole world will pay for this war. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Avish...
Is Cuba next?
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you take the president at his word, the answer is yes. This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea...
Your clutter is holding you back
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You won’t wear those jeans again. Or use that pasta maker. So why can’t you get rid of them? This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru with Avis...
A pro-Israel case against Israel
07 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ambassador Rahm Emanuel, Obama’s former Chief of Staff, says Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who's at the center of the Iran conflict, ha...
Can we enjoy anything anymore?
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It felt like everyone came together for a brief moment after the US men and women won gold in hockey, but not for long. This episode was produced by ...
Where is Nancy Guthrie?
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
No one knows. But that isn't stopping the true crime influencers. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked...
AI goes to war
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The US military is using AI to wage war while AI companies are fighting about how their tech is used. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and ...
MAHA moms are mad
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An executive order regarding pesticides has infuriated some of the most powerful people in the MAHA movement. This episode was produced by Danielle H...
A man, no plan, Iran
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump got what he wanted in Iran: a change in leadership. But what he wants next isn't clear... and seems to change by the minute. This epi...
You, me, and ADHD
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It’s not just for school kids anymore. Why more adults are getting diagnosed with the disorder. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited ...
The “Epstein class”
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
No one did enough to stop Jeffrey Epstein, including elected Democrats. Rep. Ro Khanna says they should be held accountable. The episode was produced...
The reality TV that made us
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A new documentary about America's Next Top Model has people reckoning with its legacy and the industry that birthed it. This episode was produced by ...
Conspiracy theory nation
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Epstein files are giving new life to the Pizzagate conspiracy theory. American political culture has long been built on conspiracy theorizing. Th...
A toymaker who got tariffed
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
And then sued the president, and won. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger and Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Andrea...
The authoritarian hangover
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Beating an authoritarian regime at the ballot box is hard, but rolling back its changes is harder. Just look at Poland. This episode was produced by ...
One Battle for Democracy After Another
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For nearly 10 years, Poland's authoritarian government chipped away at the county's freedoms. Here's how Poles mobilized to get their democracy back b...
Make credit cards work for you
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
America runs on credit. Those plastic cards we carry around can get us into big trouble — or score us free vacations. This episode was produced by ...
How Epstein fooled America
21 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jeffrey Epstein remained a thriving member of the elite for decades, even when everyone seemed to know what he was doing. This episode was produced ...
A concert? In this economy?
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A thousand bucks to see Harry Styles. Who’s to blame for high concert ticket prices, and why some artists are ditching the tour bus altogether. Thi...
Sex, lies, and Kristi Noem
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The DHS secretary and her work husband who have been tormenting America. This episode was produced by Hady Mawajdeh and Danielle Hewitt, edited by Am...
The darkness behind looksmaxxing
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When streamer Clavicular bashes his face with a hammer or does meth to stay skinny, it's not just himself he's hurting. This episode was produced by ...
How Trump-style authoritarians lose
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lessons from the defeat of the "Trump of the Tropics." This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López...
Packing in protein
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Protein in your soda. Protein in your cereal. Protein in your bread. In this rerun from last year, we explain how protein got added into so much of wh...
No one will save us but ourselves
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When crises hit, neighbors turn to mutual aid. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Avishay Artsy, fact-checked by Melissa Hirsch,...
The billionaire governor taking on Trump
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
JB Pritzker of Illinois has a playbook for fighting back against the Trump administration — and he says it's working. This episode was produced by ...
Skinny and sad on GLP-1s
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
GLP-1 drugs are easier than ever to get. But losing weight might also mean losing your personality. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edi...
How deportation broke the courts
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The number of immigration cases has risen sharply since President Donald Trump took office, and DOJ lawyers are crashing out. This episode was produc...
When Border Patrol comes to town
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Donald Trump’s campaign promise of mass deportations helped him win. But the reality of enforcement is hitting people hard. Even in red states. Thi...
AI is gossiping about you
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On Moltbook, AI agents yap about their creators, trade coding tips, and wonder about the meaning of life and memory. Should we be concerned? This epi...
The Art of the Steal
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump has a track record of election interference. And now he's threatening to nationalize or even cancel the midterm elections. This episo...
Living in a winter bummerland
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The days are shorter and colder, and can leave us feeling listless and drained of energy. When do the winter blues tip over into seasonal affective di...
Jasmine Crockett isn’t backing down
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Rep. Jasmine Crockett wants you to know she comes by her controversies and clap-backs honestly. This episode was produced by Jesse Ash, edited by Mir...
Bad Bunny keeps winning
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
From the Grammys to the Super Bowl, Bad Bunny is having an amazing year. We’re revisiting last summer’s historic concert series in his home island...
The Epstein fallout
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Millions of new documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation have been released, and it doesn't look good for the world's rich and powerful....
Trouble at TikTok
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TikTok has new owners in the US. With claims of censorship, widespread outages, and possible algorithm changes on the way, the reboot has been rocky s...
What Melania reveals
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As a first lady, Melania Trump has kept a low profile. Until now. This episode was produced by Ariana Aspuru, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked b...
The healthiest president of all time
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Donald Trump will be 80 this year. He says worries about his age and health are unfounded. But the evidence is mixed, and Americans are susp...
Surviving online cringe
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The internet is forever. So how do we handle posts from our past selves? This episode was produced by Dustin DeSoto and Hady Mawajdeh, edited by Jenn...
Even Trump voters are mad
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The polls all point to the new reality: Trump voters are disappointed in the president they helped elect, especially when it comes to ICE, affordabili...
Millennials are getting old
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's 2016 on the internet again. The nostalgia is a reminder that many Millennials are starting to his their first "aging cliff." This episode was pr...
Pardoner-in-chief
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Donald Trump has issued a flurry of pardons and commutations in his second term — but it's not entirely different from how his predecessor...
Trump's model UN
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The president's Board of Peace is kind of like the UN Security Council. But it costs a billion dollars to join for life. Israel, Hungary, Saudi Arabia...
They are Charlie Kirk
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Young conservatives are struggling with where to turn after Kirk's assassination. Some of the options are frightening. This episode was produced by K...
"Abolish ICE"
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Federal agents killed a second civilian observer in Minneapolis this weekend. Now, the Trump administration is feeling the political pressure. This e...
Battling brain rot
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Bland colors, AI summaries, and declining literacy rates have lots of us worried that we’re losing our intelligence to the modern world. Can we get ...
Minneapolis vs. ICE
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thousands of federal immigration officers have descended onto Minneapolis. The state is in a full-blown conflict with the Trump administration. What c...
You need a prenup
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
More young people are insisting on prenups. They’re not just for millionaires and celebrities anymore. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, ...
Is Greenland free?
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump has given up trying to buy Greenland — at least for now. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan and Dustin DeSoto, edited by Amin...
The new ICE army
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trump wants to hire a slew of new ICE agents. He's targeting fans of NASCAR, UFC, video games and guns. This episode was produced by Danielle Hewitt ...
Project 2026
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Trump has delivered conservatives much of the Project 2025 wishlist already. The Heritage Foundation wants him to keep going. This episode was produc...
The making of the Fox News empire
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How a nepo baby from Australia changed political discourse and remade the world. We revisit the rise of Rupert Murdoch and his media empire. This epi...
Sexy TV is back
18 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why we’re obsessed with Heated Rivalry and hooking up on the small screen. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jenny Lawton and...
RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Let them eat steak. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by Patrick Boy...
Trump's Greenland obsession
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Europe is taking President Donald Trump’s threats against Greenland more seriously after the US’s actions in Venezuela. But will intervention be a...
Can anyone stop ICE?
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump administration says Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers have "immunity" in Minneapolis. That could mean few — or no — consequen...
Your student loan bill is due
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump administration has a warning for student loan borrowers in default: Pay up, or we'll take it out of your paycheck. This episode was produce...
China is winning
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When President Donald Trump took office, he promised to be tough on China. One year later, China's global position is stronger than ever. This episod...
Why everyone is sick right now
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How this season’s flu got supercharged — and why viruses may make you healthier. This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy, edited by Jenny Lawt...
AI music is here
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most of us don't even realize it, but we're increasingly hearing AI music in the wild. This episode was producer by Danielle Hewitt, edited by Mirand...
An ICE shooting in Minnesota
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
First there was a fraud scandal involving the Somali community in Minnesota. Then, Trump sent in ICE. Now a woman is dead and people want answers. Th...
Deported to a country you've never heard of
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How the Trump administration is using "third country deportations" to expel asylum seekers. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited ...