In episode 1923, Jack and guest co-host Blake Wexler are joined by co-host of Stuff They Don't Want You To Know and Ridiculous History, Ben Bowlin, to discuss… R.I.P. CDC, Gwen Stefani And Blake Shelton Remaking The Wizard Of Oz Isn’t Going Over Well With Anyone and more!
‘Total implosion’: How Trump firing of CDC chief Monarez sparked an exodus
Monarez would not cross ‘red lines’ before she was fired, confidant says
Tough to swallow: The Trump administration’s approach to food safety gets even worse
Contemporary ‘Wizard Of Oz’ Series ‘Dorothy’ In Works At Prime Video From Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton & Creator Gina Matthews
Gwen Stefani Praised a Tucker Carlson Interview and Now People Think She's MAGA

LISTEN: In Your Arms by Shift K3Y

<p>In episode 1923, Jack and guest co-host <a href="https://www.blakewexler.com/">Blake Wexler</a> are joined by co-host of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-stuff-they-dont-want-you-t-26941221/">Stuff They Don't Want You To Know</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-ridiculous-history-28588696/">Ridiculous History</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/benbowlin/?hl=en">Ben Bowlin</a>, to discuss&hellip; R.I.P. CDC, Gwen Stefani And Blake Shelton Remaking The Wizard Of Oz Isn&rsquo;t Going Over Well With Anyone and more!</p>
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<li><a href="https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/8/28/total-implosion-how-trump-firing-of-cdc-chief-monarez-sparked-an-exodus">&lsquo;Total implosion&rsquo;: How Trump firing of CDC chief Monarez sparked an exodus</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.politico.com/news/2025/08/28/monarez-cdc-vaccines-rfk-trump-00533358">Monarez would not cross &lsquo;red lines&rsquo; before she was fired, confidant says</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/trump-foodnet-food-safety-regulations-cdc-rcna227529">Tough to swallow: The Trump administration&rsquo;s approach to food safety gets even worse</a></li>
<li><a href="https://deadline.com/2025/08/gwen-stefani-blake-shelton-wizard-of-oz-prime-video-1236497977/">Contemporary &lsquo;Wizard Of Oz&rsquo; Series &lsquo;Dorothy&rsquo; In Works At Prime Video From Gwen Stefani, Blake Shelton &amp; Creator Gina Matthews</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.vanityfair.com/style/story/gwen-stefani-tucker-carlson-maga-christian">Gwen Stefani Praised a Tucker Carlson Interview and Now People Think She's MAGA</a></li>
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<p>LISTEN: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/track/1w5HknXbhqJ1hlDKrIBooY">In Your Arms by Shift K3Y</a></p>

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RFK Chainsaws CDC, The Wizard of... Nah 08.29.25

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