Capitol Chaos, Turkey Conspiracies, and Brittany Howard’s Soundtrack for Life

Desi Lydic breaks down the latest in Washington drama: Matt Gaetz pulls out of the Attorney General race, and Nancy Mace stirs controversy with a transphobic bathroom ban targeting Sarah McBride. Michael Kosta investigates the alleged mind-controlling power of Thanksgiving turkeys. Grammy-winning a…

Trump’s Reality Show Cabinet, Tipflation, and a Boy Band Christmas | Joey McIntyre

Desi Lydic unpacks Trump’s latest celebrity cabinet choices, including Dr. Oz and WWE’s Linda McMahon, and the fate of the Department of Education. Troy Iwata investigates the impact of Trump’s “no tax on tips” policy on tipflation, food service workers, and consumers. Joey McIntyre of New Kids On …

Scandals, Stocks, and Surveillance | Ronan Farrow

Desi Lydic dives into explosive new allegations against Matt Gaetz. Michael Kosta offers a guide to profiting during Trump’s second term, from prison stocks to climate-driven investments. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronan Farrow joins to discuss his HBO documentary Surveilled, exposing the da…

Loopholes, Lost Voters, and the Future of the Democrats

Jon Stewart analyzes how Republicans exploit loopholes to gain political advantages while Democrats stick to the rules—and questions whether it’s time for a change in strategy. Jon sits down with Ruy Teixeira, co-author of Where Have All the Democrats Gone?, to explore how the party lost its workin…

Trump’s Shock Nominations, Charlamagne’s Plea, and Coppola’s Vision

Jordan Klepper unpacks Trump’s latest bombshell cabinet picks, RFK Jr. and Matt Gaetz, while Desi Lydic reveals the Democrats’ blunt new response strategy. Charlamagne Tha God shares his cautious optimism for the next four years and issues a heartfelt plea to Trump to protect the Constitution. Lege…

Capsules, Controversies, and Comebacks | Moses “Shyne” Barrow

Jordan Klepper dives into the latest headlines: Trump’s cordial meeting with Biden and his surprising nominations of Gaetz, Gabbard, and Hegseth. Dulcé Sloan creates a time capsule to preserve America’s cultural treasures before they face potential restrictions. Moses “Shyne” Barrow, former Grammy-…

Trump Cabinet Chaos, Sports Feuds, and Saving Democracy

Jordan Klepper dives into Trump’s latest cabinet picks, dissecting his alliance with loyalists like Kristi Noem, Lee Zeldin, and Elise Stefanik—and learning from Michael Kosta how to make friends like Elon Musk. Jordan and Desi Lydic tackle hot topics in sports, from influencer scandals at the New …

Election Fallout and Fallujah Reflections with Jon Stewart and Thomas Brennan

Jon Stewart dissects the recent election fallout for the Democrats, offering insights into what went wrong and why the pundits may be missing the mark. Thomas J. Brennan, retired U.S. Marine and founder of The War Horse, an award-winning nonprofit newsroom spotlights the human impact of military se…

The Transfer of Power, Climate Escape Plans, and Trump’s Return to Office

Ronny Chieng covers the Biden administration’s preparations for a peaceful transfer of power, along with Trump’s potential cabinet picks, ranging from conspiracy theorists to tech billionaires. Exclusive audio from Biden’s call congratulating Trump adds a surprising twist. Ronny explores a bold sci…

Trump’s 2024 Victory, Political Apathy, and the Power of Identity Politics

Desi Lydic breaks down Donald Trump’s surprising election win over Kamala Harris and the media’s rush to assign blame. With The Best F**kin’ News Team by her side, Desi searches for a silver lining. Grace Kuhlenschmidt speaks to non-voters who have disconnected from the political chaos, learning th…