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Dead-Eyed Nazi Freaks, Bathroom Bodyguards, and EVEN MORE Onomatologists

Hi. On today's episode, Katy and Cody discuss Michael Knowles' disgusting comments at CPAC, the escalation in anti-trans rhetoric, Elon Musk's chaotic week, and Tucker Carlson's unsuccessful attempts to rewrite history. Please fill out our SURVEY: https://kastmedia.com/survey/ Support us on our P…

SMN: Is Hollywood Actually Woke?

Hi. There's been a lot of talk about Hollywood going woke and thus going broke. But is this really true? Is Hollywood, perhaps, pretty un-woke? Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dbgpazT9a9MqgJdZ-3W1f0UPOVVhUHjl-bRUCQ0yyp8/edit?usp=sharing Please fill out our SURVEY: https://kastmedia.c…

Raccoon Dogs, Supreme Court "Fairness," And EVEN MORE Shaming Drug Companies

Hi. Allison Raskin (@AllisonRaskin) joins Cody Johnston to talk about the COVID-19 "Lab Leak Theory," Samuel Alito's sudden concern about fairness in government policy, and Eli Lilly lowering the cost of insulin possibly because of Elon Musk's screw-up. Please fill out our SURVEY: https://kastmedi…

SMN: Bad Things We Only Have Because Of Lobbying

Hi. Corporations and industry groups spend billions of dollars on lobbying members of Congress. On today's episode, we look at some things we only have (or have way less regulated than we should) because of lobbying. Please fill out our SURVEY: https://kastmedia.com/survey/ Support us on our PATR…

Train Mistakes, National Divorces, and EVEN MORE Plenty Bold Slogans

Hi. Bridget Todd (@BridgetMarie) joins Katy and Cody to talk about the Biden administration's unforced error in East Palestine, Ohio, Marjorie Taylor Greene's "National Divorce" proposal, and the dwindling number of safe and inclusive communication spaces on the internet. Please fill out our SURVE…

Twitter Troubles, The Balloon Wars, And EVEN MORE Woke Chatbots

Hi. On today's episode, Katy and Cody discuss the latest happenings over at Musk HQ (including the big guy's anger at not being as popular as he wants to be), the not-so-terrifying spy balloon (#kisstheballoon), and things right-wingers are irrationally angry about this week. Plus, we talk briefly …

SMN: Why Being Poor Is So Expensive

Hi. Conservatives love to label poor people as lazy and irresponsible, but America makes life incredibly difficult and expensive for the poor in ways that keep them at a stark disadvantage. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VqSoBpuab2HYj_dcboORMh-JYV8V_1CVGbpM9bMfaHc/edit?usp=sharing P…

All That Police Defunding We Did And EVEN MORE Banned AP Courses

Hi. Some More News head writer David Bell (@MovieHooligan) joins Katy and Cody to talk about the killing of Tyre Nichols, the College Board caving to Ron DeSantis on AP African American Studies, and the (possible) end of Netflix password-sharing. Please fill out our SURVEY: https://kastmedia.com/s…

SMN: What's The Deal With Airlines?

Hi. The airlines really screwed things up over the holidays and have made flying a generally awful experience for decades. Here's why that is (spoiler alert: capitalism and deregulation) and how we could potentially make it better. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nyCo5G7cyBF4ulQHdZwip…