Best The TDS team Podcasts (2024)

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Trump and Biden Ditch the Commission on Presidential Debates | Kamala Harris’s Holistic Thought Advisor 13:43

4h ago13:43

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Jon Stewart is joined by co-founder and co-chair of the Commission on Presidential Debates, Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr., to learn what it means for President Biden and Donald Trump to break tradition and debate outside of the Commission’s rules and regulations. And Kamala Harris’s holistic thought advisor, Dahlia Rose Hibiscus (Desi Lydic), takes us be…

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TRUMP GUILTY: The Aftermath - 5/31/24 1:32:44

28m ago1:32:44

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Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts in a historic trial related to hush money payments, but this is only the beginning of his legal challenges. With sentencing set for July 11, right before the Republican convention, the trial could influence his 2024 presidential campaign. Trump's conviction, which he has decried as a "rigged trial," st…

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Trump found guilty on all 34 counts - 5/30/24 1:10:47

7m ago1:10:47

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Jurors in Donald Trump’s criminal trial in Manhattan resumed deliberations for a second day, reviewing testimony from key witnesses like David Pecker and Michael Cohen. They discussed details from the 2015 Trump Tower meeting that led to hush money payments. Trump, present in the courthouse, awaits a unanimous decision on charges of falsifying busi…

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Trump Trial: Jury deliberations begin - 5/29/24 1:07:28

8m ago1:07:28

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Jury deliberations began in Donald Trump’s hush money trial with a diverse jury of 12 New Yorkers tasked with deciding the case. The former president faces 34 counts of falsifying business records related to a $130,000 payment to Stormy Daniels, which he allegedly misrepresented as legal expenses to conceal its true purpose. Trump, maintaining his …

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Robert De Niro Diagnosed With TDS (Trump Derangement Syndrome) - 5/28/24 55:41

2m ago55:41

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At a press conference held by Biden's campaign outside Trump’s hush money trial courthouse, actor Robert De Niro and Jan. 6 officers criticized Trump, warning against his potential re-election. De Niro, amidst heckling Trump supporters, expressed concerns about Trump sowing chaos and undermining democracy. The event, which drew a significant media …

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Trump in the Boogie Down Bronx - 5/24/24 49:51

3m ago49:51

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Donald Trump's Bronx rally attracted between 8,000 to 10,000 attendees, exceeding the park's permit limit of 3,500. Held in Crotona Park, this was Trump's first NYC rally since 2016. Despite some claims of 25,000 attendees, law enforcement estimated about 10,000. The rally aimed to demonstrate Trump's appeal in traditionally Democratic areas and en…

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Here's why Candace Owens was fired from the Daily Wire - 5/23/24 1:19:45

4m ago1:19:45

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Candace Owens and the Daily Wire have ended their partnership amid controversy. Owens, known for her right-wing commentary, confirmed her departure after CEO Jeremy Boreing's announcement. The split follows tensions with co-founder Ben Shapiro over Owens' statements, which some perceived as anti-Semitic. Owens plans to continue her show independent…

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The Daily Showography of Eric Adams | Josh Johnson Explains the Drake & Kendrick Lamar Beef 12:47

1d ago12:47

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Desi Lydic takes a look at how New York City Mayor, Eric Adams, became the clean-living, hard-partying, deep-thinking man he is today in The Daily Showography of Eric Adams: Philosopher King of New York. And Josh Johnson breaks down the beef between Drake and Kendrick Lamar with Jordan Klepper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Ilana Glazer and Miranda July: Authentically Representing the Overlooked Stages of Women’s Lives 17:44

2d ago17:44

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Jon Stewart and Ilana Glazer chat about Glazer’s new film, ‘Babes,’ which provides a much-needed and accurate portrayal of pregnancy and motherhood. And filmmaker, writer, actor, and artist Miranda July discusses with Desi Lydic how the topics covered in her new novel, “All Fours,” like perimenopause, traumatic childbirth, and female sexual freedom…

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Matt Damon’s New Documentary | JB Smoove Reflects on the End of ‘Curb’ 21:46

3d ago21:46

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Matt Damon discusses producing the critically acclaimed documentary, “Kiss the Future,” about Sarajevo’s music scene and how one man convinced U2 to help keep the world’s attention on the plight of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War. And JB Smoove chats with Michael Kosta about the differences between Smoove and his ‘Curb’ character, Leon Black, makin…

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Ronny Chieng and Jordan Klepper: Sports War | Lewis Black on Tesla’s Cybertruck 13:08

4d ago13:08

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Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng host a new segment called "Sports War" and debate the latest sports news including Caitlin Clark’s WNBA debut, the fecal hazards in Paris ahead of the Olympics, and the KC Chiefs kicker’s misogynist commencement speech. Plus, Lewis Black explains the many ways Tesla’s Cybertruck might be cyber-f**ked. See omnystudio.…

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Understanding Gen Z with Jon Stewart and John Della Volpe 23:44

5d ago23:44

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Jon sits down with John Della Volpe, Harvard Institute of Politics Polling Director and author of “Fight: How Gen Z is Channeling Their Fear and Passion to Save America,” to discuss the economic and cultural factors causing depression and stress with Gen Z and how that informs their political and personal identities. See omnystudio.com/listener for…

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Behind the Show: Jordan Klepper Discusses MAGA’s Putin Obsession 34:56

6d ago34:56

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Jordan Klepper sits down with TDS Supervising Producer, Ian Berger, to break down the motivation and takeaways from their latest special, ‘Jordan Klepper Fingers the Pulse: Moscow Tools.’ As pro-Russia and pro-Putin sentiment grows among Republicans, Klepper details the significance of Americans shifting their views on Russian authoritarianism at t…

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Guest Spotlight: Near Death Experiences with Sebastian Junger and Freedom Through Music with John Legend 21:33

7d ago21:33

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Michael Kosta speaks with author, Sebastian Junger, about Junger’s many experiences with death and how they inform his view of life. Junger’s new book is “In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face-to-Face with the Idea of An Afterlife.” Kosta is also joined by John Legend to discuss the power and freedom expressed through music by Afghans living under T…

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ICYMI: Jon Stewart on MAGA's Cancel Culture | Trump Avoids Trial Testimony 27:20

8d ago27:20

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Despite Fox News’s outrage following criticism of Harrison Butker’s controversial commencement speech, Jon Stewart explains how cancel culture actually runs rampant among the MAGA-verse for those who dare speak out against Donald Trump. Plus, Michael Kosta covers Trump shying away from testifying in his own criminal trial along with Rudy Giuliani’s…

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Ep. 203: The 2024 Draft Does Not Suck, Pt. 2: Power Wings with Brian Schroeder (@BrianJNBA) 1:27:29

18h ago1:27:29

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Premier draft analyst Brian Schroeder (patreon.com/BrianJNBA) stops by to discuss the deep well of power wing prospects in the 2024 draft. The playoffs have reinforced the perpetual truth that role wings with power-based athleticism have a valuable role on advancing teams (PJ Washington, Aaron Gordon, Josh Hart, Jaden McDaniels, Kyle Anderson, Aaro…

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Justice Samuel Alito Caught Flying Insurrectionist Flags | John Legend 26:18

9d ago26:18

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Michael Kosta dives into Justice Sam Alito's collection of radical right-wing flags hung outside his house, Nikki Haley’s backhanded endorsement for Trump, and daily weed use surpassing alcohol consumption. Plus, Troy Iwata unpacks the meaning of Alito’s controversial flags. If you're planning to travel this Memorial Day weekend, then you're gonna …

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The "Woke Right" goes mainstream - 5/22/24 1:17:40

19m ago1:17:40

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The characteristics of the "Woke Right" include a focus on victim mindset, complaints about inequality and diversity, emphasis on racial identity, opposition to cancel culture, advocacy for sexual liberation and LGBT rights, lack of clear goals, unprincipled behavior, statism, alignment with corporate or collegiate norms, skepticism of vaccines, an…

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Trump’s Assassination Paranoia | JB Smoove 32:07

10d ago32:07

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Michael Kosta reports on a new poll from "The Guardian," showing that Americans believe the economy is shrinking, the stock market is down, and unemployment is at a 50-year-high. Also, RJK Jr. issues an appeal to amateur traders on Reddit, and Trump claims that Joe Biden tried to assassinate him during the Mar-a-Lago raid two years ago. Thankfully,…

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Ep. 202: The 2024 Draft Does Not Suck, Pt. 1: 14 "Role Stars" with Nate Grubel 2:23:07

9d ago2:23:07

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Nate Grubel (@DraftDeeper, 2024 Draft Consultant and Analyst) returns to kick off a mini-series exploring the optimism within the 2024 Draft. Here, we each select 7 players who we think could thrive in a valuable NBA role, and how several have a unique productivity or athleticism that may hint at something more. Great conversation and episode for t…

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Michael Kosta Calls Out Trump Avoiding Trial Testimony | Sebastian Junger 31:42

11d ago31:42

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Michael Kosta covers Trump not taking the stand during his hush money trial, Rudy Giuliani’s new "tummy friendly” ground coffee company, an Australian billionaire demanding her portrait be removed from a museum, and Ronny Chieng defends Scarlett Johansson against ChatGPT nerds stealing her voice. Plus, meet Kamala Harris’s holistic thought advisor,…

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Amber Rose Endorses Trump; Did she get "the call?" - 5/21/24 58:13

6m ago58:13

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Amber Rose faced backlash after endorsing Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential election on Instagram, posting a photo with Trump and Melania at an event. This endorsement surprised and angered fans, especially given her previous stance against Trump and her advocacy for women's rights, including founding the Amber Rose SlutWalk. Critics called he…

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Cohen admits he stole from the Trump Campaign - 5/20/24 1:14:37

17m ago1:14:37

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During a trial in New York City, former lawyer Michael Cohen admitted to stealing tens of thousands of dollars from the Trump Organization. While being cross-examined, Cohen confirmed he did not fully reimburse tech company Red Finch as part of a repayment plan, although he was reimbursed by the Trump Organization for the full amount. This confessi…

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Jon Stewart on Conservative Outrage and The Real Cancel Culture | Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr. 27:39

12d ago27:39

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Jon Stewart dives into Harrison Butker’s controversial speech, the subsequent Fox News outrage that he's being canceled, and how the real purveyor of cancel culture is Donald Trump and the MAGA movement. Plus, co-founder and co-chair of the Commission on Presidential Debates, Frank J. Fahrenkopf Jr., talks about founding the commission with the goa…

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Behind the Show: Michael Kosta's Pickleball Takedown 26:08

13d ago26:08

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Michael Kosta and TDS Segment Director, Stacey Angeles, discuss their recent field piece on the rise of pickleball across the country. They discuss the freedom and creativity that comes with shooting a Daily Show field piece grounded in a lower stakes issue, as well as how they tracked down Patrick McEnroe and one of New York’s most controversial p…

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Guest Spotlight: Celebrating Women and Finding Connections Through Farming | Preparing for Broadway on a Week’s Notice 18:30

14d ago18:30

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Emmy Award-winning actor, Nick Offerman, and farmer and author, Helen Rebanks, join Desi Lydic to discuss how Helen's new book "The Farmer's Wife" highlights the work done by women that often gets overlooked. Also, Desi sits down with Oscar and Tony-nominated actress, Amy Ryan, as she breaks down her last-minute process to prepare for her Broadway …

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Bleach blonde bad built butch body - 5/17/24 1:44:36

10d ago1:44:36

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A heated exchange at a House Oversight Committee hearing between Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jasmine Crockett escalated into personal insults, drawing widespread criticism on social media. The conflict arose during discussions unrelated to the primary agenda, focusing instead on personal attacks over appearances. The altercation reflected poor…

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ICYMI: Jon Stewart Explains Legal Corruption in Congress and Desi Lydic Covers Biden’s Feisty Debate Challenge to Trump 26:06

15d ago26:06

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Jon Stewart calls out NJ Senator Robert Menendez for not using his position in government to make bank on the stock market like all his fellow lawmakers. Plus, Desi Lydic unpacks Biden's presidential debate challenge to Trump. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Comedy Central & iHeartPodcasts

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VA Schools Reinstate Confederate Names | Nick Offerman & Helen Rebanks 29:14

16d ago29:14

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Desi Lydic provides an update on Trump’s criminal trial, where his lawyers’ attempts to discredit Michael Cohen turned into a roast of the former president. Plus, Sen. Menendez throws his wife under the bus at his corruption trial, and Josh Johnson weighs in on Virginia schools reinstating their Confederate namesakes. Turn your anxiety about the 20…

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Fresh & Fit Goes Full Racist on latest Twitter/X post - 5/16/24 52:23

1h ago52:23

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The Fresh and Fit podcast is a popular show that delves into lifestyle, health, and social issues targeting a predominantly male audience. Hosted by Myron Gaines and Walter Weekes, the podcast often features discussions on personal development, fitness advice, and dating tips, blended with interviews and guest appearances from various influencers a…

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Biden Challenges Trump To Debate | Amy Ryan 23:26

17d ago23:26

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Desi Lydic tackles Biden & Trump’s feisty calls for a pre-election debate without worm-ridden opponent RFK Jr., Michael Kosta proposes we use the presidential debate as a geriatric fitness test, and King Charles sees red in his first portrait as king. Then Jordan Klepper and Ronny Chieng host a new segment called "Sports War," where they debate the…

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Mayor Eric Adams says Illegal Aliens swim good - 5/15/24 1:10:51

8d ago1:10:51

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Mayor Eric Adams suggested that migrants could alleviate New York City's lifeguard shortage, noting their excellent swimming skills could be beneficial. He expressed frustration over bureaucratic delays in issuing work visas, which could enable migrants to fill critical roles in the city, including lifeguards and other skilled jobs. This approach a…

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Ep. 202: 2024 NBA Mock Draft (Post-Draft Lottery) with Prez from Draft Strickland (_prezidente) 2:25:35

3h ago2:25:35

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The Draft Lottery has come and gone, the Hawks have the number 1 pick, and the Great Prez from Draft Strickland stopped by to do a full lottery mock (no trades). This is what we would do, not predicting what the teams will do. So, we debut a lot of our deep scouting feelings in a very uncertain year. Enjoy! 8:40 Atlanta Hawks 24:15 Washington Wizar…

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Desi Lydic Covers the Thirsty VP Contenders Crashing Trump's Trial | Miranda July 27:19

18d ago27:19

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Desi Lydic reports on the latest updates from Trump’s criminal trial, which has turned into a who’s-who of wannabe vice presidents and political ass-kissers. Also, an art installation connecting New York and Dublin turns into utter chaos and ChatGPT debuts a flirty new voice to answer users that might just have Ronny Chieng and Josh Johnson sold on…

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Coolee Bravo talks $150k payment by Drake's team for Kendrick Lamar intel - 5/14/24 1:28:37

20m ago1:28:37

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n a surprising twist in the ongoing feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, rapper Coolee Bravo, reportedly associated with Kendrick, revealed that Drake paid him $150,000 to gather information on Kendrick’s fiancée, Whitney Alford. However, Bravo admitted to feeding Drake false information, which influenced Drake's diss track "Family Matters." This…

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Jon Stewart Gives Sen. Menendez a Lesson in Legal Corruption | Ilana Glazer 29:39

19d ago29:39

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Jon Stewart digs into the trial of comically corrupt Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey, and in a new segment called "How Dumb Is You?" asks the senator how he got caught engaging in such obvious illegal corruption, while government officials like Nancy Pelosi, Richard Burr, and Roy Blunt have been getting away with legal corruption for years. A…

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Ashley Biden's Diary is Real; SNOPES fact check TRUE - 5/13/24 1:11:08

3d ago1:11:08

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Ashley Biden's diary, reported stolen and later sold to a conservative group, has become a subject of significant controversy. The diary, which surfaced on various media platforms, was not published by Project Veritas due to authentication issues but was later leaked by another outlet. Legal proceedings followed, resulting in guilty pleas from thos…

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Jon Stewart Spotlights Fox News's Anti-Poor Narrative | TDS Time Machine 21:23

20d ago21:23

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On this day in 2015, President Obama calls out Fox News for misleading coverage of America's poor being 'sponges' and 'leeches' and Jon Stewart brings the receipts. Plus, Jordan Klepper travels to the U.K. and finds in their recent election that only the least successful candidates campaigned on the fringe platform of xenophobia and breaking from t…

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Guest Spotlight: Embracing Cancel Culture | The Harm of Growing Up On Digital Media 27:46

21d ago27:46

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Jordan Klepper sits down with author Lexi Freiman to unpack how her new book, "The Book of Ayn," helps readers understand narcissism through the lense of satire, and how ego deaths can lead to enlightenment. Plus, NYU professor and author, Jonathan Haidt, discusses his latest book, "The Anxious Generation," and how the shift from outside play to th…

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ICYMI: Jon Stewart and Jordan Klepper React To This Week's Stormy Daniels Testimony 24:08

22d ago24:08

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Jon Stewart dissects the media's ubiquitous and uninsightful coverage of Stormy Daniels's testimony of her sexual encounter with Donald Trump. Plus, Jordan Klepper covers this week's top fashion stories including the Met Gala and Vladimir Putin's non-wizardly attire for his re-election ceremony. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Is Drake going to pull a Jussie? - 5/9/24 1:01:56

8m ago1:01:56

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Drake shared a clip from Netflix's "A Man in Full," featuring Jeff Daniels as Charlie Croker, reflecting on the lasting impact of his life and the memories he'll leave behind, even among those who hate him. This post follows the release of his track "The Heart Part 6," amid his ongoing feud with Kendrick Lamar, hinting at a possible conclusion to t…

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Jon Stewart on Biden Halting Weapons to Israel | John Della Volpe 39:55

23d ago39:55

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Jon Stewart tackles the media's obsession with Trump's hush money trial, while the GOP freaks out over Biden's new energy efficiency standards and a name change for the Boy Scouts. Meanwhile, Biden slows the flow of weapons to Israel, and after Trump shames Jewish Biden supporters, the Best F**kin' News Team stops by to give Jon a guilt trip. Also,…

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Ep. 201: NBA Playoff Lessons and the Shifting Role Player Landscape with Esfandiar Baraheni 57:09

4d ago57:09

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Esfandiar Baraheni (@Forbes, @RaptorsRepublic, @ProHoopsWriters, @CEBLeague) returns to discuss permanent lessons we've learned thus far in this year's playoffs. Plus, a discussion on how the rosters of the Wolves, Thunder, and Knicks inform us on what "role players" will be most desirable in the NBA moving forward, including some 2024 draft talk. …

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RFK Jr.'s Brain-Eating Worm | Matt Damon 26:47

24d ago26:47

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Jordan Klepper dives into Governor Kristi Noem's disastrous PR attempt to clean up her book revelations about shooting a puppy and meeting Kim Jong Un, and RFK Jr.'s medical scare with a parasitic brain worm. In a new Back in Black, Lewis Black explains that between a massive recall, rusted metal, and a flesh-eating automatic trunk, it looks like T…

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Macklemore Releases Pro-Palestine Music Video - 5/8/24 1:02:46

20d ago1:02:46

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Macklemore released a track titled "Hind’s Hall" supporting pro-Palestinian protesters at Columbia University, who were recently arrested. The song, honoring a Palestinian girl killed in Gaza, criticizes Israel's actions as "apartheid" and "genocide" and supports the student call for divestment from Israel. Garnering over 16 million views, it inclu…

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Drake's Security Guard Shot Outside Artist's Home - 5/7/24 1:04:58

1d ago1:04:58

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A security guard for rapper Drake was shot outside Drake's Toronto mansion early Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 2 a.m. at the gates of his 50,000-square-foot home in the Bridle Path area. The suspects fled and remain at large, with the shooting captured on video. This followed a weekend filled with personal and aggressive diss tracks…

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Drake Is NOT LIKE US! - 5/6/24 1:10:03

14m ago1:10:03

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Drake and Kendrick Lamar are engaged in a heated and ongoing rap feud that has escalated through a series of diss tracks beginning with Lamar's "Like That" in March 2024. This song triggered a series of musical exchanges between the two, with Drake responding in tracks like "Push Ups" and "Taylor Made Freestyle," where he used AI-generated voices, …

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Stormy Daniels's NSFW Testimony | Lexi Freiman 28:11

25d ago28:11

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Jordan Klepper recaps his favorite Met Gala looks, Putin puts on his own night of dictator opulence at his inauguration, and Troy Iwata weighs in on the disturbingly dirty details of Stormy Daniels's testimony during Trump's criminal hush money trial. Desi Lydic joins the “Idle Warriors,” a group focused on reporting idle vehicles for a cash reward…

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Jordan Klepper on Trump Sizing Up VPs | Jonathan Haidt 35:53

26d ago35:53

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Jordan Klepper tackles Trump's collection of gag-order violations and the ongoing ass-kissing pageant for his VP pick, which includes South Dakota Governor and puppy executioner Kristi Noem. Jordan and Josh Johnson unpack the beef between rappers Drake and Kendrick Lamar, and what world leaders can learn from this exchange. Also, Jonathan Haidt, a …

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Crypto Debate: PoW vs PoS (Jagdeep Sidhu vs Justin Bons) - 5/3/24 2:07:19

7m ago2:07:19

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Proof of Work (PoW) and Proof of Stake (PoS) are two blockchain consensus mechanisms. PoW requires miners to solve complex problems using significant computational power, leading to high energy consumption but offering robust security. PoS selects validators based on the coins they stake, consuming less energy and potentially offering greater decen…

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