Useful Idiots is an informative and irreverent politics podcast with journalist Aaron Maté and podcaster/writer Katie Halper. Episodes feature analysis of the political news of the week and exclusive interviews, with humor, commentary and dissection of why both Republicans and Democrats suck. Join Aaron and Katie as they examine important stories that have slipped through the cracks and what the media got wrong – and laugh about whatever is left to laugh about.
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Puttin' On Airs is a podcast where two good ol boys from the rural South learn about and analyze fancy people and their culture. Join redneck comedians Trae Crowder and Corey Ryan Forrester as they try and make sense of the world's bougie-est bullsh*t. So if you wanna find out what the Queen does all damn day, or why rich people love makin' horses have sex, or what the elite and white trash have in common (it's more than you think), and you wanna hear it all in the syrupy sorghum drawl of tw ...
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Watch Monday Mourning with Rania Khalek: The Cops are Ready for the DNC https://youtube.com/live/U3ZaFJUi6W0?feature=share Watch Thursday Throwdown: Everyone's laughing at you, CNN https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/everyones-laughing-at-you-cnn?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web For $6 a month, become a Useful Idiot! Get extended intervie…
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Puttin On Airs Classic - The Human Venn Diagram & Pythagoras!
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Hey y’all! We are soooo sorry, but this week Trae is performing at the afterparty for The Democratic National Convention and Corey actually has to cover The DNC for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution! We will be back to our regularly scheduled foolishness next week! That said, we have a BANGER of a classic episode for y’all, and for some of you new t…
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125 - Hollywood Stuff: Cursed Productions, Bad Documentaries, & Nicholas F****N Cage!
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Last week , Professor CHO made his argument for why Nicholas Cage deserves to be talked about on POA and this week he follows up on said argument that he is both Fancy AND a bit Trash! BUT FIRST, This Week In Fancy news brings us a story about buying a house using cheese, and we pay our respects to Mr Democracy Manifest himself, Jack Karlson who sa…
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The REAL Hezbollah – With Lebanese Journalist Ghadi Francis
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Click here for the full interview with Ghadi Francis: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/the-real-hezbollah-with-lebanese?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Watch this week's Thursday Throwdown: Everyone's laughing at you, CNN https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/everyones-laughing-at-you-cnn?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web For $…
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Little House Of The Dragon Finale! ft Lord Trae Crowder!
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Well, it was a tumultuous season both on HBO and this podcast, but Lady Kirby is finally over her brush w/ Death (by Toliet) and we are here to talk about the highs and lows of what was a.... contreversial ending to this season of House Of The Dragon! Folks signed up at WeLoveCorey.com got this episode early and ad free! Learn more about your ad ch…
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Is Israel About to Go to War with Iran? w/ Rami Khouri
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Click here for the full interview with Rami Khouri: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/extended-interview-is-israel-about?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Read Rami Khouri's new book Understanding Hamas: https://orbooks.com/catalog/understanding-hamas/ Watch this week's Thursday Throwdown: Is Tim Walz anti-Semitic for not being Josh Shap…
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124 - The First Documentary & The The Man Who Inspired The Gump Run!
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Along with trashing this feller who deems himself a master of etiquette , this week the boys continue thier olympic talk which leads to a discussion of a ral life tortoise and the hare situation! Also Trae fills us in on Hollywoods first ever feature length documentary.... but how much of it was BS? TryFum.com.com/POA code POA TraeCrowder.com WeLov…
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Little House Of The Dragon/Lady Kirby Update!
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First of all, before anyone gets worried... Lady Kirby is fine and back home recovering... but she did have to spend some time in the hospital because of a pretty serious stomach thing thats going around. That said, I almost did the latest episode without her... but I thought about it and I just didn't think that would hit for y'all and that y'all …
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123 - Puttin On The Olympics! + Fancy News & Nerd Talk!
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Hey Airheads! This week, Lord Trae and Professor Cho each take turns talking about different facets of the fanciest gathering of athletes it ever was: The Olympics! Professor Cho of course handles the ancient games and the more historical nature of the modern games (including that whole deal in Berlin with Shi*tler) while Trae focuses on his experi…
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US media is hiding THIS about Venezuela’s elections – w/ Anya Parampil
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Click here for the full interview with Anya Parampil: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/extended-episode-us-media-is-hiding?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Watch this week's Thursday Throwdown: The State Dept Doesn't Know What a War Crime Is https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/the-state-dept-doesnt-know-what-a?r=je5va&utm_campaign=po…
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122 - Ain't No One Puts On Airs Like Ali Clayton!
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Airheads, NO ONE has ever defined this show more than today's guest, the hilarious Ali Clayton. Wel literally don't even know where to begin. Just click play and you'll know instantly. Also please check out her latest album Country Queer as well as her podcast Y'all Gay? Go to TraeCrowder.com to get tickets to see Trae on the road Sign up for Corey…
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Israeli Settlers Are the World’s Worst Neighbors w/ Mohammed el-Kurd
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Click here for the full interview with Mohammed el-Kurd: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/extended-episode-israeli-settlers?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Watch this week's Thursday Throwdown: Biden forgets he’s at war around the world https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/biden-forgets-hes-at-war-around-the?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post…
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Hello Airheads and Dragon butts! Lord Corey and Lady Kirby are back to break down the last 2 episodes of HBO's House of The Dragon! If you were subscribed to BonusCorey.com you would have already gotten this episode early and ad free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Click here for the full interview with Roger Waters: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/roger-waters-takes-on-piers-morgan?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web See Katie LIVE in Dublin on July 24: https://thefumbally.ie/product/the-katie-halper-show/ For $6 a month, become a Useful Idiot! Get extended interviews, Thursday Throwdowns, and bon…
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121 - A Little Dollop Of Gareth Reynolds!
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Airheads, today Corey is joined by a fella whose podcast The Dollop was just heralded by The New York Times as one of the greatest History/Comedy Podcasts OF ALL TIME… you know him and you love him.. Mr Gareth Reynolds! Gareth is pinch hittin’ for Lord Trae who is a bit under the whether and to hear him tell it is dangerously close to coughing to d…
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UNLOCKED: UK Diplomat Ian Proud Full Interview
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For $6 a month, become a Useful Idiot! Get extended interviews, Thursday Throwdowns, and bonus content at www.usefulidiotspodcast.com Watch Thursday Throwdown: NYT accidentally exposes Biden's big debate lie https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/nyt-accidentally-exposes-bidens-big?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web Join us LIVE on Youtube eve…
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120 - Churchill's Diet! (+Speculation On Feudalism & More!)
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Hey Airheads! This week is a super-doozy! (If thats a thing) The boys talk about Winston Churchill's daily eating and drinking routine and it is NOT for the faint of heart! It's an absolute wonder we kicked H*tler's ass if we are being honest. Cho then shares a timely clip of Orson Welle's discussing his relationship with Winston, which leads to a …
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Hey y'all! Lady Kirby and Lord Corey are back to recap episodes 2 and 3 of House Of The Dragon! Going forward we will be doing these Bi-weekly with the exception of the Finale which will get it's own episode! We hope you enjoy the new laid back style! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Israel is heading for "national suicide" says Jewish Arab Israeli
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Click here for the full interview with Alon Mizrahi: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/extended-episode-israel-is-heading?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webFor $6 a month, become a Useful Idiot! Get extended interviews, Thursday Throwdowns, and bonus content at www.usefulidiotspodcast.comWatch this week's Thursday Throwdown: NYT accidenta…
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119 - Cho's Disney Trip +Robert Chesebrough!
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Greetings, AIRHEADS! After a clip displaying the cutest/most pissed off British child you've ever seen, Trae interrogates Corey on his trip to Disney, wondering if The Magic Kingdom truly is The Most Magical Place on Earth After a short break, Trae puts his professorial hat on and schools us about the incredible life and inventions of one Robert Ch…
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The one way to stop Israel – w/ Diana Buttu
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For $6 a month, become a Useful Idiot! Get extended interviews, Thursday Throwdowns, and bonus content at www.usefulidiotspodcast.comWatch this week's Thursday Throwdown: CNN compares Keffiyehs to Confederate Flags https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/cnn-compares-keffiyehs-to-confederate?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webJoin us LIVE on You…
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118 - Fancy Five with guest Sam Tallent
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118 - Fancy Five with guest Sam Tallent This week Trae goes Cho-less as the good professor is indisposed due to a family trip to that most magical of places: Central Florida. In his stead is author, comedian, and raconteur extraordinaire Sam Tallent, an old friend of the guys and one hell of a good talker, as you yourself are about to discover. Enj…
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117 - Kate Middleton & The Media Vs. Meghan Markle!
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This week after some uptop bullsh*t, Trae and Corey share some evidence of bias in the british media concerning Princess Kate and Meagan! Go see Trae in California this weekend: TraeCrowder.com Support Corey while he isnt touring at BonusCorey.com Thanks for supporting our sponsors! For a limited time, use our code POA to get a free gift with your …
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UK diplomat reveals NATO STARTED the WAR in Ukraine
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Click here for the full interview with Ian Proud: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/uk-diplomat-reveals-nato-started?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webFor $6 a month, become a Useful Idiot! Get extended interviews, Thursday Throwdowns, and bonus content at www.usefulidiotspodcast.comWatch this week's Thursday Throwdown: White House would …
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Little House Of The Dragon Season 2 Ep 1: INSTANT REACTIONS
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YOOOOO AIRHEADS!!! Little House of The Dragon is BACK BABY! Here is Lady Kirby and Lord Corey with thier instant reactions to the EPIC season 2 opener of House of The Dragon! (apologies as this was supposed to come out earlier but Lord Corey's wife Amber quite possibly broke her ankle and.... well, life, ya know?) If you were subscribed to BonusCor…
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Former Israel negotiator Daniel Levy: THIS is Israel's real goal
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Click here for the full interview with Daniel Levy: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/former-israel-negotiator-daniel-levy?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webFor $6 a month, become a Useful Idiot! Get extended interviews, Thursday Throwdowns, and bonus content at www.usefulidiotspodcast.comWatch this week's Thursday Throwdown: Brian Stelte…
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116 - Kate Willett Does The Fancy 5!
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Airheads! This week we have a special treat for you as Kate Willett (Netflix, Colbert, Comedy Central, Viceland) answers the first ever FANCY 5! (Questions we have written that bring out the fancy in all who are asked!) You can also catch Kate’s latest special Loopholes on Apple TV or Amazon Prime! Follow her on social media @kate.willett Big thank…
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Pulitzer Winner Nathan Thrall on Israel’s ceasefire ruse
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Click here for the full interview with Nathan Thrall: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/pulitzer-winner-nathan-thrall-on?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webFor $6 a month, become a Useful Idiot! Get extended interviews, Thursday Throwdowns, and bonus content at www.usefulidiotspodcast.comWatch this week's Thursday Throwdown: Aaron Maté deb…
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115 - Kings Used To Hit! (Sometimes)
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This week on the program, Trae makes the bold claim that perhaps under certain situations, a monarchy wouldn't be the worst thing in the world (we have not gone full Monarchist, y'all, it was a thought starter lol) We discuss how back in the day kings used to at least have the decency to risk thier lives in war and what not! Oh and there was also a…
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UN Rapporteur accuses Israel of sexual violence against Palestinian women
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Click here for the full interview with UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/un-rapporteur-accuses-israel-of-sexual?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webFor $6 a month, become a Useful Idiot! Get extended interviews, Thursday Throwdowns, and bonus content at www.usefulidiotspodcast.comWatch this week's T…
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114 - Finnish Butthole Sprayers & The Illusion of Free Will!
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The boys cover a hodgepodge of topics this week from fancy dogs to vegan dogs to clean buttholes in Finland to revisiting their very first episode, and more. All centered around a philosophical discussion concerning the nature of free will and determinism (naturally). TraeCrowder.com to see Trae BonusCorey.com for CHO's stuff oh and btw, get excite…
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How Israel Spies on the World – with Antony Loewenstein
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The first 50 people to click this link get 30% off ONE YEAR of Useful Idiots: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/first50See the full interview with Antony Loewenstein here: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/how-israel-spies-on-the-world-with?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webThe Palestine Laboratory: https://www.versobooks.com/products/2…
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113 - Pills, Doctors, and Unfortunate World Records!
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Hello Airheads! Up top we sort of diverted from a normal episode for a bit on account of CHO is down in his back and sorta got on one about pharmaceuticals and what not (this has reminded us that we REALLY need to cover the Sackler family... they got Boats that poop out other boats!) This also lead to a pretty candid discussion between Lord Trae an…
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Palestinian Writer Breaks Down At Gaza’s Mass Graves
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The first 50 people to click this link get 30% off ONE YEAR of Useful Idiots: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/first50See the full interview with Susan Abulhawa here: https://www.usefulidiotspodcast.com/p/palestinian-writer-breaks-down-at?r=je5va&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=webSee Katie’s mashup of politicians’ and corporate media’s hypocrisy o…
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112 - The Business Side of Wrasslin! + Lloyds of London pt 2 w/ Conrad Thompson!!
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Airheads! In this episode we welcome The Podfather himself, Conrad Thompson! Conrad helps us complete our discussion on Lloyds of London by giving us some insight into how Lloyds played a huge role in the golden era of Professional Wrestling! Since Conrad has an encyclopedic knowledge of wrestling, we couldn’t NOT stay on that subject, but in keepi…
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