Throughout history, certain moments have brought the fashion police and -- not to mention the acutal police -- around in full force. Why should schools, the government, our job, or anyone for that matter stay out of our closets? Kal talks to the poet, comedian, public speaker, and actor Alok Menon about the history of policing clothing as a way to control people's identity.

Throughout history, certain moments have brought the fashion police and -- not to mention the acutal police -- around in full force. Why should schools, the government, our job, or anyone for that matter stay out of our closets? Kal talks to the poet, comedian, public speaker, and actor Alok Menon about the history of policing clothing as a way to control people's identity.

The Fashion Police with Alok Menon

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Voter turnout among young people is climbing, political affiliations are shifting, and the generation that grew up with social media is flexing their electoral muscle. Stacey Abrams is renowned for getting 800,000 people registered to vote in 2020. So, why is the youth vote so important? What's changed since 18 year olds gained the right to vote in 1971? And how have forces like Rock the Vote or TikTok shaped young people's POV on politics?

Voter turnout among young people is climbing, political affiliations are shifting, and the generation that grew up with social media is flexing their electoral muscle. Stacey Abrams is renowned for getting 800,000 people registered to vote in 2020. So, why is the youth vote so important? What's changed since 18 year olds gained the right to vote in 1971? And how have forces like Rock the Vote or TikTok shaped young people's POV on politics?

The Youth Vote with Stacey Abrams

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These days, it can sometimes feel like the terms Democrat and Republican are confusing -- that they've lost meaning over time. Former Speechwriter and Pod Save America host, Jon Favreau, actually wrote his college thesis about a concept called "realignment." Or, the idea that political parties frequently reinvent themselves and their values. But why do the parties keep changing their identities? Is it as alarming as it sometimes feels to us as voters? And what does that mean for the future of our country?

These days, it can sometimes feel like the terms Democrat and Republican are confusing -- that they've lost meaning over time. Former Speechwriter and Pod Save America host, Jon Favreau, actually wrote his college thesis about a concept called "realignment." Or, the idea that political parties frequently reinvent themselves and their values. But why do the parties keep changing their identities? Is it as alarming as it sometimes feels to us as voters? And what does that mean for the future of our country?

Reinventing the Political Parties with Jon Favreau

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Back in 2008, it seemed like everyone was talking about the financial crisis. And then came The Big Short, Michael Lewis' book-to-screen story that exposed the corrupt subprime mortgage industry and its impact on the 08 crash. Now, it seems like everyone's wondering: Are we heading towards another big recession? Who would you trust if you were that very man who exposed that broken system in the first place? Kal gets candid with journalist and author Michael Lewis about our financial future, who he trusts with his money, and why.

Back in 2008, it seemed like everyone was talking about the financial crisis. And then came The Big Short, Michael Lewis' book-to-screen story that exposed the corrupt subprime mortgage industry and its impact on the 08 crash. Now, it seems like everyone's wondering: Are we heading towards another big recession? Who would you trust if you were that very man who exposed that broken system in the first place? Kal gets candid with journalist and author Michael Lewis about our financial future, who he trusts with his money, and why.

Another Economic Crash with Michael Lewis

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In this joint episode of HERE WE GO AGAIN and SNAFU, Ed Helms tells Kal the story of a small town that decided to secede from America, only to realize a strong desire to buy beer and party would win out in the end. Then, Ed and Kal call up U.S. historian Richard Kreitner to learn about secession movements in America today, such as Calexit, Texit, and the Greater Idaho Movement.

In this joint episode of HERE WE GO AGAIN and SNAFU, Ed Helms tells Kal the story of a small town that decided to secede from America, only to realize a strong desire to buy beer and party would win out in the end. Then, Ed and Kal call up U.S. historian Richard Kreitner to learn about secession movements in America today, such as Calexit, Texit, and the Greater Idaho Movement.

The Need to Secede with Ed Helms (SNAFU Crossover)

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“Content creator” is not a term they taught me in acting school, yet, the creator economy is turning Hollywood on its head. Internet content was once a springboard to the world of entertainment. It’s now its own billion-dollar industry. Is this just a phase, or are we headed for a future where Clooneys and Pitts are permanently replaced by Rizzlers and Beasts? To find out, we’re talking to the legendary entertainer, actress, writer, producer, and gender equality advocate, Lilly Singh.

&ldquo;Content creator&rdquo; is not a term they taught me in acting school, yet, the creator economy is turning Hollywood on its head. Internet content was once a springboard to the world of entertainment. It&rsquo;s now its own billion-dollar industry. Is this just a phase, or are we headed for a future where Clooneys and Pitts are permanently replaced by Rizzlers and Beasts? To find out, we&rsquo;re talking to the legendary entertainer, actress, writer, producer, and gender equality advocate, Lilly Singh.

The Creator Hustle with Lilly Singh

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As any indigenous community might tell you, many of this country’s newest trends — from Ayahuasca to hot yoga — are not so new after all. Taking other cultures’ traditions may be as American as baseball, apple pie, and light tax evasion, but where’s the line between borrowing, reinvention, and outright theft? Lakota writer, actress, and comedian Jana Schmieding has some thoughts.

As any indigenous community might tell you, many of this country&rsquo;s newest trends &mdash; from Ayahuasca to hot yoga &mdash; are not so new after all. Taking other cultures&rsquo; traditions may be as American as baseball, apple pie, and light tax evasion, but where&rsquo;s the line between borrowing, reinvention, and outright theft? Lakota writer, actress, and comedian Jana Schmieding has some thoughts.

Indigenous Theft with Jana Schmieding

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The American Society for Civil Engineers gave the U.S. a C on its 2025 Infrastructure Report Card. From public transportation woes to bridge collapses and that pesky plane delays, why can't this country make the jump to straight-A infrastructure land? And will we ever be able to rely on the subway to not get stuck when we have to pee really bad?? Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has some thoughts about how to break the cycle.

The American Society for Civil Engineers gave the U.S. a C on its 2025 Infrastructure Report Card. From public transportation woes to bridge collapses and that pesky plane delays, why can't this country make the jump to straight-A infrastructure land? And will we ever be able to rely on the subway to not get stuck when we have to pee really bad?? Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg has some thoughts about how to break the cycle.

Building the Future with Pete Buttigieg

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From the Cold War to today, space has always been about flexing power. So, why do we keep turning space into a race? What does that say about the future of space exploration -- and about humanity? To answer, only one guy would do: Bill Nye the Science Guy.

From the Cold War to today, space has always been about flexing power. So, why do we keep turning space into a race? What does that say about the future of space exploration -- and about humanity? To answer, only one guy would do: Bill Nye the Science Guy.

Racing to Space with Bill Nye

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Ever feel like Bill Murray in Groundhog Day, watching the same things happen over and over again? Join Kal Penn on a quest to answer his burning questions about the patterns of the world: Why are we racing to space again? Are we heading towards another financial crash like in '08? And, is non-monogamy back in style?

Ever feel like Bill Murray in Groundhog Day, watching the same things happen over and over again? Join Kal Penn on a quest to answer his burning questions about the patterns of the world: Why are we racing to space again? Are we heading towards another financial crash like in '08? And, is non-monogamy back in style?

Introducing: Here We Go Again With Kal Penn

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Each week, Kal Penn takes today’s trends and headlines and asks: Why does history keep repeating itself? From the new space race and plane delays to fad drugs and movie remakes, our guest's answers will make you feel better about everything.

Each week, Kal Penn takes today&rsquo;s trends and headlines and asks: Why does history keep repeating itself? From the new space race and plane delays to fad drugs and movie remakes, our guest's answers will make you feel better about everything.

Here We Go Again With Kal Penn

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