Comedian Cody Johnston hosts this always fair, always well-researched, but most importantly, always entertaining take on the topical news of the week. Every Tuesday, Some More News dives into the world's weekly events with a mix of wit, dread, hope and compassion. Since the news cycle never stops spinning, Johnston returns every Friday for Even More News, co-hosted by Katy Stoll. Together, they present an informative and comedic spin on the viewers’ frustrations with the news that week.
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Revisiting Some News: Vote! (For Joe Biden (Who Sucks!))
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Hi. Now that you will never be asked to vote for Joe Biden again, today on the podcast feed we're re-releasing the audio of our October 2020 episode "Vote! (For Joe Biden (Who Sucks!))" featuring a new introduction from Cody Johnston. We'll be back next week with an all new "Some More News" episode! Watch the original episode on YouTube: https://ww…
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Even More News: Joe Biden Drops Out, Kamala Harris is in, and JD Vance Did Not Make Love To A Couch (Maybe?)
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Hi. Some More News writer Helen Floersh joins Katy and Cody to talk about Joe Biden deciding not to seek re-election, the Democratic Party coalescing around Kamala Harris, the effectiveness of attacking Republicans for being "weird," and Elon Musk's needlessly cruel interview with Jordan Peterson. Go to https://ground.news/SMN to stay fully informe…
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Some More News: Tim Pool, World's Worst Guesser
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Hi. Tim Pool makes a lot of guesses on his show. He's just not particularly good at it. Go to https://ground.news/SMN to stay fully informed. Subscribe through our link for up to 40% off unlimited access this month only. Get a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale at https://www.stamps.com/morenews. Thanks to Stamps.com for sponsoring the…
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Even More News: Don't Shoot People!
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Hi. "Last Week Tonight" writer Daniel O'Brien joins Katy and Cody to talk about the rumors that Joe Biden may soon back out of his reelection campaign, the assassination attempt on Donald Trump's life, the RNC, JD Vance, and retainers. Just another normal news week.If you want to replace your multivitamin and more, start with AG1. Try AG1 and get a…
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Hi. On today's episode, we're looking at Elon Musk's Neuralink, and more generally, brain tech – how it works, its potential to help those with disabilities, how corporations would almost certainly use it to spy on us, and why we definitely don't want Musk in charge of it. Plus, Star Trek orgasms. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_tnH5U…
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Even More News: Breaking Down Joe Biden's "Masterful", "Fear-Allaying" Press Conference
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Hi. Today Katy and Cody are joined by the director of Some More News, Will Gordh. He's here to help us decide how we feel about Biden after yesterday's "big boy" press conference that gave everyone more questions than answers. Give Trade a try and see how you can make better coffee at home. Right now, they’re offering 30% off your first order when …
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Some More News: Everything Bad Is Ronald Reagan's Fault
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Hi. Today we're looking at America's 40th president – Teflon Ron, 'ol Dutchy, the Gipper himself – Ronald Reagan, and how nearly everything bad in the U.S. today can be traced back to something he did and/or said. SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Dqlq2cLTYnNaq6sRnvAgf7SQznDQwdngnLi0yNZFlX0/edit?usp=sharing Give Trade a try and see how y…
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Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss the potential for a new Democratic candidate, how to actually beat Donald Trump, and the terrifying Supreme Court immunity decision. Plus, Cody performs The Wheels On The Bus (Kamala's Version) Check out our MERCH STORE: https://shop.somemorenews.com SUBSCRIBE to SOME MORE NEWS: https://tinyu…
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Revisiting Some News: The Racist History of Austerity Politics In America
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Hi. Happy Almost A Holiday! Today, we're re-releasing our episode from July 2021, "The Racist History of Austerity Politics In America," featuring a new introduction from Cody Johnston. We'll be back with a new Reagantastic episode of "Some More News" next Wednesday. Watch the original episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tMMTNwmED7w…
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Even More News: Joe Biden vs. Donald Trump – Maybe It's Fine???
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Hi. For today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan watched the first presidential debate and are here with their immediate reactions. Uh...... not great! Give Trade Coffee a try and see how you can make better coffee at home. Visit https://drinktrade.com/MORENEWS to enjoy 30% off your first order when you subscribe. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @…
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Some More News: The Olympics Are Kinda Bad, Actually
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Hi. This week, we're looking at the Olympic Games, how they never bring the expected benefits to host cities, how they're mired in corruption, and what we could do to fix them. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1n_j-HB7eAI7W1d9G66snm4qEDkzFz8UxEKMCypjq_Bk/edit?usp=sharing Give Trade Coffee a try and see how you can make better coffee at h…
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Even More News: Biden and Netanyahu, Best Frenemies
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Hi. Our guest on today's episode is Francesca Fiorentini, host of The Bitchuation Room. She joins Katy and Cody to talk about Benjamin Netanyahu whining about only getting most of the bombs, and right-wing media needing selectively edited videos to attack Joe Biden when there's so much other low-hanging fruit they could use. Plus, the group gives t…
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Some More News: Where Is All This Fentanyl Coming From?
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Hi. In today's episode, we look at why fentanyl is so dangerous, why it's being imported into the U.S. at higher rates than ever, and why American greed is partially to blame for the current overdose crisis. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/15p3Ppv1ntSnHzxtGkY7MZZReOWXFAvwMyUwgcjuO0JU/edit?usp=sharing Get a 4-week trial, free postage, an…
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Even More News: One Side (Or The Other!) Is Going To Win
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Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss the Hunter Biden conviction, Samuel Alito saying the quiet part out loud to himself but also to everyone, and Donald Trump's attempt to take his shark/electrocution routine on the road. Go to https://ground.news/SMN to stay fully informed. Subscribe through our link for up to 40% off unlimite…
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Some More News: How To Cynically Dismiss The Campus Protests Against Genocide
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Hi. The Gaza Solidarity Encampments in April and May 2024 were mocked by politicians and dishonest pundits, despite the fact that the college protesters were totally right. Go to https://ground.news/SMN to stay fully informed. Subscribe through our link for up to 40% off unlimited access this month. If you want to replace your multivitamin and more…
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Even More News: Buddy, You Told Her To Her Face!
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Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan try to piece together the ins and outs of the new ceasefire proposal. Plus, they discuss the impact of the Trump guilty verdict on the November election, Biden's interview in TIME, and Trump's lie that he never said Hillary Clinton should be locked up. Babbel’s quick 10-minute lessons are hand-crafte…
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Some More News: The Deadly, Avoidable Reality of High-Speed Police Chases
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Hi. Police chases injure and kill a lot of people, many of whom are innocent bystanders, and really don't seem like they accomplish much of anything. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IlQHV8ojSrLXBtARFkNRougzgVC4UnfXIYTcPXlWNFg/edit?usp=sharing Babbel’s quick 10-minute lessons are hand-crafted by over 200 language experts to help you sta…
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