Podcast Episodes

A nation of jerks

Americans seem to be getting ruder. Are our attempts at making ourselves better actually making us worse?

This episode was produced by Avishay Artsy,…

1 year ago

Silencing Kimmel

ABC’s “indefinite” suspension of Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show has people worried about the First Amendment under President Trump.

This episode was …

1 year ago

Kash Patel is posting through it

The FBI director's handling of the Kirk assassination proves knowing the ropes isn't as important as being the president's bestie.

This episode was p…

1 year ago

The Charlie Kirk revenge plot

The motives behind Charlie Kirk’s killing are still unclear, but the Trump administration is mounting a crackdown on people and groups he says are pa…

1 year ago

Debate or rage-bait?

Jubilee Media has figured out a way to make the issues that divide Americans go viral - for better or worse.

This episode was produced by Hady Mawajd…

1 year ago

Should Democrats shut it down?

Democrats are debating whether a government shutdown is a way to push back on Trump’s authoritarian impulses or a bad idea made worse by the killing …

1 year ago

Why horror kills at the box office

Hollywood has always made money from vampires and brain-eating zombies. But this year's a record-breaker thanks to sequels, hilariously unlikely crea…

1 year ago

What the right gets wrong about Tolkien

Many far-right conservatives think The Lord of the Rings is about them. They may love Tolkien, but it's very possible Tolkien would not have loved th…

1 year ago

Charlie Kirk's America

The fatal shooting of conservative firebrand Charlie Kirk has reignited a debate about political violence, even as authorities search for his killer.…

1 year ago

Trump's chief culture warrior

Christopher Rufo is leading a ruthless — and successful — counterrevolution against American elite culture. What does the country look like if he win…

1 year ago