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Saison 2023
Date de diffusion
Jan 11, 2023
Hi. Elon Musk was forced to buy Twitter a few months ago. Despite his claims of being a "free speech absolutist," his actions since buying Twitter show that he's a liar and hypocrite who readily censors speech that doesn't personally benefit him.
Hi. Elon Musk was forced to buy Twitter a few months ago. Despite his claims of being a "free speech absolutist," his actions since buying Twitter show that he's a liar and hypocrite who readily censors speech that doesn't personally benefit him.
Date de diffusion
Jan 18, 2023
Hi. For Part 2, we look at how The Twitter Files don't show the kind of nefarious intent that Elon Musk hoped they would, and analyze why he bought Twitter in the first place (other than being forced to).
Hi. For Part 2, we look at how The Twitter Files don't show the kind of nefarious intent that Elon Musk hoped they would, and analyze why he bought Twitter in the first place (other than being forced to).
Date de diffusion
Jan 25, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we look at the very simple but also impossibly complex causes of the U.S. housing crisis, and what we might be able to do about it.
Hi. In today's episode, we look at the very simple but also impossibly complex causes of the U.S. housing crisis, and what we might be able to do about it.
Date de diffusion
Fév 01, 2023
Hi. The airlines really screwed things up over the holidays and have made flying a generally awful experience for decades. Here's why that is (spoiler alert: capitalism and deregulation) and how we could potentially make it better.
Hi. The airlines really screwed things up over the holidays and have made flying a generally awful experience for decades. Here's why that is (spoiler alert: capitalism and deregulation) and how we could potentially make it better.
Date de diffusion
Fév 08, 2023
Hi. Conservatives love to label poor people as lazy and irresponsible, but America makes life incredibly difficult and expensive for the poor in ways that keep them at a stark disadvantage.
Hi. Conservatives love to label poor people as lazy and irresponsible, but America makes life incredibly difficult and expensive for the poor in ways that keep them at a stark disadvantage.
Date de diffusion
Mar 01, 2023
Hi. Corporations and industry groups spend billions of dollars on lobbying members of Congress. On today's episode, we look at some things we only have (or have way less regulated than we should) because of lobbying.
Hi. Corporations and industry groups spend billions of dollars on lobbying members of Congress. On today's episode, we look at some things we only have (or have way less regulated than we should) because of lobbying.
Date de diffusion
Mar 08, 2023
Hi. There's been a lot of talk about Hollywood going woke and thus going broke. But is this really true? Is Hollywood, perhaps, pretty un-woke?
Hi. There's been a lot of talk about Hollywood going woke and thus going broke. But is this really true? Is Hollywood, perhaps, pretty un-woke?
Date de diffusion
Mar 15, 2023
Hi. The GOP has been in control of the House for just over two months, but all they can seem to do is promote awful legislation, hold performative investigations, and fight amongst themselves.
Hi. The GOP has been in control of the House for just over two months, but all they can seem to do is promote awful legislation, hold performative investigations, and fight amongst themselves.
Date de diffusion
Mar 22, 2023
Hi. On today's episode, we look at how the U.S. became so car-centric, why more walkable cities are probably the way to go, and what we can do to loosen the car industry's mechanical
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Hi. On today's episode, we look at how the U.S. became so car-centric, why more walkable cities are probably the way to go, and what we can do to loosen the car industry's mechanical grip on our urban planning. Plus, the cars in Pixar's "Cars" have to eat and go to the bathroom. How does that work?
Date de diffusion
Mar 29, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we look at how former Wisconsin state Governor Scott Walker and the GOP have hijacked the state's democracy through gerrymandering, and how the upcoming election
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Hi. In today's episode, we look at how former Wisconsin state Governor Scott Walker and the GOP have hijacked the state's democracy through gerrymandering, and how the upcoming election for a Wisconsin state Supreme Court Justice could have national ramifications. Boring, dire ramifications.
Date de diffusion
Avr 05, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we look at what being rich does to your perception of yourself and others, the eccentricities of the super wealthy, how they use their money to hold influence
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Hi. In today's episode, we look at what being rich does to your perception of yourself and others, the eccentricities of the super wealthy, how they use their money to hold influence over our political systems, and the dystopian future they envision for all of us.
Date de diffusion
Avr 12, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we look at the response to the recent Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, how both Republicans and Democrats share in the blame, and how
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Hi. In today's episode, we look at the response to the recent Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, how both Republicans and Democrats share in the blame, and how corporate greed increases the likelihood of disasters exactly like this.
Date de diffusion
Mai 03, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we look at how credit scoring bureaus were originally created to track debt (among other things) in America, how they've evolved into a bad-faith tactic for the
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Hi. In today's episode, we look at how credit scoring bureaus were originally created to track debt (among other things) in America, how they've evolved into a bad-faith tactic for the rich to exert control over poor people, and how we need to revamp the entire system so we're not using an arbitrary number to evaluate a person's worth. A human being's worth not being tied to money? Imagine that!
Date de diffusion
Mai 10, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we look at how corporations pretend to be eco-friendly while cutting corners and keeping quarterly profits their top priority.
Hi. In today's episode, we look at how corporations pretend to be eco-friendly while cutting corners and keeping quarterly profits their top priority.
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Abortion, The Metaverse, And Other Things We Were Magically Right About
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Date de diffusion
Mai 17, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, Cody and Katy discover they have psychic powers, based on all the various news stories they totally saw coming. For example, Steven Crowder being a grifting
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Hi. In today's episode, Cody and Katy discover they have psychic powers, based on all the various news stories they totally saw coming. For example, Steven Crowder being a grifting creep, the metaverse being a big joke that would never go anywhere, and abortion rights being rolled back across the country in the wake of the Dobbs ruling.
Date de diffusion
Mai 24, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we look at the current union "boom" and how unions improve pay and conditions for workers, non-union workers, and even non-workers.
Hi. In today's episode, we look at the current union "boom" and how unions improve pay and conditions for workers, non-union workers, and even non-workers.
Date de diffusion
Jun 07, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we look at the constant calls for "civility" during any protest movement and examine why those in power always criticize protesters for not doing it "the right way."
Hi. In today's episode, we look at the constant calls for "civility" during any protest movement and examine why those in power always criticize protesters for not doing it "the right way."
Date de diffusion
Jun 14, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we look at the hype surrounding artificial intelligence, the way corporations are desperate to use it to save money, and the theory among some rich people that it's going to destroy civilization.
Hi. In today's episode, we look at the hype surrounding artificial intelligence, the way corporations are desperate to use it to save money, and the theory among some rich people that it's going to destroy civilization.
Date de diffusion
Jun 21, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we look at the right-wing moral panic surrounding drag queens, the nonsensical laws many states are trying to pass, and the ways in which grifters are trying to use the panic to attack the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
Hi. In today's episode, we look at the right-wing moral panic surrounding drag queens, the nonsensical laws many states are trying to pass, and the ways in which grifters are trying to use the panic to attack the rights of LGBTQ+ people.
Date de diffusion
Juil 05, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, Katy Stoll looks at America's obsession with weight, how social media has made this obsession worse, and how we can be more empathetic and mindful of the pressure our peers feel to maintain a specific weight.
Hi. In today's episode, Katy Stoll looks at America's obsession with weight, how social media has made this obsession worse, and how we can be more empathetic and mindful of the pressure our peers feel to maintain a specific weight.
Date de diffusion
Juil 12, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we analyze the accusation that THE LEFT is grooming children by injecting gender ideology into schools and putting disgusting things like rainbows on shirts. We
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Hi. In today's episode, we analyze the accusation that THE LEFT is grooming children by injecting gender ideology into schools and putting disgusting things like rainbows on shirts. We also look at the actual definition of "grooming" and ask ourselves what group in the U.S. appears to fit that definition.
Date de diffusion
Juil 19, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we look at how an influx of tourists often has a negative impact on a location's environment, infrastructure, and residents.
Hi. In today's episode, we look at how an influx of tourists often has a negative impact on a location's environment, infrastructure, and residents.
Date de diffusion
Juil 26, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we look at how billionaires often benefit from their supposed altruism and why we can't rely on their "generosity" to solve society's problems.
Hi. In today's episode, we look at how billionaires often benefit from their supposed altruism and why we can't rely on their "generosity" to solve society's problems.
Date de diffusion
Août 02, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we look at the false narrative surrounding police "defunding" and crime, and investigate what cops have really been up to since the summer of 2020.
Hi. In today's episode, we look at the false narrative surrounding police "defunding" and crime, and investigate what cops have really been up to since the summer of 2020.
Date de diffusion
Août 09, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we look at America's food system, why corn is in nearly everything we eat, how factory farms are bad for consumers and the environment, and why capitalism makes it so hard to eat healthy.
Hi. In today's episode, we look at America's food system, why corn is in nearly everything we eat, how factory farms are bad for consumers and the environment, and why capitalism makes it so hard to eat healthy.
Date de diffusion
Août 22, 2023
Hi. It's Republican primary debate season! Ungghhhh.......... sfhkjsahvj...
Anyway, here's a look at some of the giant weirdos who think they can beat Trump and BE Trump and not inspire their political party to want to hang them.
Hi. It's Republican primary debate season! Ungghhhh.......... sfhkjsahvj...
Anyway, here's a look at some of the giant weirdos who think they can beat Trump and BE Trump and not inspire their political party to want to hang them.
Date de diffusion
Sept 06, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we look at the U.S.-Mexico border, how our politicians suck at addressing the issues there, and why so many people from Mexico and Central America cross the
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Hi. In today's episode, we look at the U.S.-Mexico border, how our politicians suck at addressing the issues there, and why so many people from Mexico and Central America cross the border into the U.S. in the first place. (Hint: The U.S. did bad things to their countries!)
Date de diffusion
Sept 13, 2023
Hi. Hi. ....... hello....hi. Today Cody looks at the states where cannabis has been legalizedw asn't legal weed supposed to help communities that had been priorly...prior... previously
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Hi. Hi. ....... hello....hi. Today Cody looks at the states where cannabis has been legalizedw asn't legal weed supposed to help communities that had been priorly...prior... previously criminalled? Wasn't it supposed to tax raise money funding for schools and things further more? howd that go? lets invetigate
Date de diffusion
Sept 20, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we look at Planned Obsolescence, the resulting mountains of e-waste, and why companies don't want you to be able to fix their crummy products.
Hi. In today's episode, we look at Planned Obsolescence, the resulting mountains of e-waste, and why companies don't want you to be able to fix their crummy products.
Date de diffusion
Sept 27, 2023
Should You Have A Baby?
Hi. Conservatives sure want Americans to have more children, but they don't seem to like children at all or want to support them in society! In today's
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Should You Have A Baby?
Hi. Conservatives sure want Americans to have more children, but they don't seem to like children at all or want to support them in society! In today's episode, we look at the many challenges Americans face if they want to become parents, and the questions one has to answer to make such a decision.
Date de diffusion
Oct 04, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we look at how autonomous vehicles (AVs) work, and also how they don't work, and also also how they're being tested on city streets without your consent to help enrich people like Elon Musk.
Hi. In today's episode, we look at how autonomous vehicles (AVs) work, and also how they don't work, and also also how they're being tested on city streets without your consent to help enrich people like Elon Musk.
Date de diffusion
Oct 11, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we look at modern blockbuster filmmaking, excessive CGI, the power producers have over the artistic process, and why studios need all their movies to make $1 billion.
Hi. In today's episode, we look at modern blockbuster filmmaking, excessive CGI, the power producers have over the artistic process, and why studios need all their movies to make $1 billion.
Date de diffusion
Oct 18, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we look at some tech CEOs who may not make the headlines as much as your Musks and Zuckersberg, but who nonetheless have a huge (negative) impact on our society with their anti-worker, privacy-shattering decisions.
Hi. In today's episode, we look at some tech CEOs who may not make the headlines as much as your Musks and Zuckersberg, but who nonetheless have a huge (negative) impact on our society with their anti-worker, privacy-shattering decisions.
Date de diffusion
Oct 31, 2023
Boo! Ahh! Boars! Our Halloween episode is also our latest boar episode! The porcine menace is closing in on our olds, but it turns out their truculent eyes are also directed toward another foe... a foe that comes from the deep...
Boo! Ahh! Boars! Our Halloween episode is also our latest boar episode! The porcine menace is closing in on our olds, but it turns out their truculent eyes are also directed toward another foe... a foe that comes from the deep...
Date de diffusion
Nov 08, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we look at the election-industrial complex, why U.S. election season drags on for so long, and what we could do to lessen the influence of corporate money on politics.
Hi. In today's episode, we look at the election-industrial complex, why U.S. election season drags on for so long, and what we could do to lessen the influence of corporate money on politics.
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Things That America Invented (But Other Countries Do Better)
Episode overview
Date de diffusion
Nov 15, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we look at products and ideas that originated in America but that other countries adapted in ways that are way, way better.
Hi. In today's episode, we look at products and ideas that originated in America but that other countries adapted in ways that are way, way better.
Date de diffusion
Nov 29, 2023
Hi. Here's everything you didn't know you needed to know about toll roads – where the money goes, how it's an inefficient way to fund infrastructure, and how private companies take advantage of sweet government contracts to take your money.
Hi. Here's everything you didn't know you needed to know about toll roads – where the money goes, how it's an inefficient way to fund infrastructure, and how private companies take advantage of sweet government contracts to take your money.
Date de diffusion
Déc 06, 2023
Hi. In today's episode, we look at how people make money on the internet, how vulnerable tech platforms affect people's livelihoods, and why "being your own boss" often means your boss is just Jeff Bezos.
Hi. In today's episode, we look at how people make money on the internet, how vulnerable tech platforms affect people's livelihoods, and why "being your own boss" often means your boss is just Jeff Bezos.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson Sure Is A Scary Little Freak
Episode overview
Date de diffusion
Déc 13, 2023
Hi. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is not just a weirdo – he's also a scary little freak pushing an anti-democratic, Christian nationalist agenda.
Hi. Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson is not just a weirdo – he's also a scary little freak pushing an anti-democratic, Christian nationalist agenda.
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Épisode final de la saison
Some Good(ish) News To End 2023
Episode overview
Date de diffusion
Déc 20, 2023
Hi. The theme of today's episode is incremental change. To end 2023, we're celebrating some things that are good, and some things that are just slightly less bad in the worlds of science, labor, health, money (fake), and the environment.
Hi. The theme of today's episode is incremental change. To end 2023, we're celebrating some things that are good, and some things that are just slightly less bad in the worlds of science, labor, health, money (fake), and the environment.
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