Odds & Odysseys
Christopher Nolan's new movie causes massive controversy, the U.K. has yet another new PM, and the Trump administration is mired in betting...
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20 of 274 episodesPolitics of the Imagination
The war in Iran returns after its hydration break, "liberal" governments test-run authoritarian tech policies, and JD Vance misses the mark...
#MeToo 2: Electric Boogaloo
Happy Birthday, America! American politicians take advantage of the semiquincentennial to discuss Marxism, the right-wing seems unable to so...
Birthright Citizen Vigilante
The Supreme Court lays down the law on birthright citizenship, the Democratic Party is "turning red," and "Citizen Vigilante" becomes right-...
Peace in Our Time
Keir Starmer resigns as Prime Minister, the U.S. and Iran discuss the possibility of peace, and Alan Greenspan goes the way of solidarity, s...
America's Next Top Sport
The White House hosts a UFC tournament, the World Cup begins, Steven Spielberg releases his film 'Disclosure Day,' and the UK enacts social...
Obsessed with AI
Graham Platner wins the Maine Democratic senate primary, Canada unveils a new "AI for All" program, and new horror films 'Obsession' and 'Ba...
The Right's George Floyd Moment
The right has its George Floyd moment and influencers assemble at Moscow's alternative to Davos. Ashley Frawley joins Geoff Shullenberger. C...
Of Popes & Co-ops
Pope Leo XIV releases an encyclical letter on AI, Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' faces controversy, and drama ensues in Geoff's food co-o...
I Can't Believe It's Not [AI]
Thomas Massie loses his primary campaign, AI writing proliferates, and youth unemployment increases in the UK. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shul...
Bagel Bans
Inflation hits 3.8 percent, the hantavirus is spreading, and New York state considers banning pizzas and bagels as we know them. Ashley Fraw...
Diabolical Spirits
Spirit Airlines shuts its doors and The Devil Wears Prada 2 is released. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compac...
Failed Attempt(s)
An assassination attempt is made at the White House correspondence dinner, and OPEC faces a crisis. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger j...
Doomscrollers Of The World: Unite!
Redistricting comes for Virginia, Palantir releases a manifesto, and phones are banned in schools. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger jo...
More [American] Than The Pope?
Pope Leo butts heads with Trump, Orban loses in Hungary, and an attempt is made on Sam Altman's life. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger...
Kanye or Nay?
Trump threatens Iran, the Artemis Mission is launched, and Kanye gets banned in Britain. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew...
Viva la Influencia!
Influencers go to war over Cuba, a progressive icon falls, and the UK Girl Guides kick out trans girls. Ashley Frawley joins Geoff Shullenbe...
One Gayatollah After Another
The 98th Academy Awards take place and rumors about the new Ayatollah's sexuality emerge. Ashley Frawley, Stephen Adubato, and Geoff Shullen...
Weinstein Revisited
An interview with Harvey Weinstein is released, due process is attacked in the UK, and Congress considers a bipartisan housing bill. Ashley...
A Tale of Two Wars
Trump goes to war against Iran and the EU goes to war against conversion therapy. Ashley Frawley, Stephen Adubato, and Geoff Shullenberger j...