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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What if instead of being on the brink of disaster, we’re on the cusp of a better world? No one can deny the challenges the world faces, from pandemics to climate change to authoritarianism. But pessimism and despair are too easy a response. Each week, Progress Network Founder Zachary Karabell and Executive Director Emma Varvaloucas convene a diverse panel of experts to discuss the central issues of our era, including sustainability, polarization, work, and the economy, and make the case for ...
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The Churn is SYFY WIRE's episode by episode breakdown of Amazon Prime's The Expanse featuring the talents of Ana Marie Cox and Dan Drezner who dissect the intricate plots of the show and analyze them through the lens of political science.
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The Stakes is your look at the week's news, without the filler of talking heads and clickbait. Every week, MTV’s Holly Anderson and her team of writers — including Ana Marie Cox and Jamil Smith — guide you through the week’s news, social justice issues, and culture stories through a mix interviews, essays, special reporting, and poetry. The Stakes is investigative, thoughtful, and BS-free.
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EVEN MORE NEWS: Do Gen Z Men Really Think Donald Trump Is "Cool"?
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1:10:30Hi. On today's episode, FYPod's Cameron Kasky joins three young, spry, Gen Z-adjacent hosts to discuss why 18-to-21-year-old men have swung so hard for Trump and what can be done about it. They also talk through the extremely boring-but-important dismantling of government infrastructure and marvel at Tim Pool's really good and incisive question at …
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In this week's episode of The Progress Report, Zachary and Emma discuss positive news stories, including New Mexico’s free childcare program that has lifted 120,000 people out of poverty, an FBI initiative addressing unresolved crimes in Indian Country across the US, and the signs of life on a distant planet that NASA just detected. Learn more abou…
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Revisiting Some News: Elon Musk's War on Journalism, Unions, and Safety & MORE
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39:40Today we're looking back at our very first Elon Musk episode, from June 2018, in which we discuss Musk and his fellow Space Billionaires, why rating the media using AI is a bad idea, Puerto Rico, and more Elon Musk. This version features a new introduction from Cody. We'll be back with an all-new Some More News next Wednesday! Watch the original ep…
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Navigating and Negotiating the Middle East with Dr. Jon Alterman
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57:51What does the future of the Middle East look like? Zachary and Emma speak with Dr. Jon Alterman, senior vice president and director of the Middle East Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where he holds the Brzezinski Chair in Global Security and Geostrategy. They discuss the complexities of achieving peace between Israel …
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EVEN MORE NEWS: Pete Hegseth Can't Stop Texting Classified Attack Plans
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30:29Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody and Jonathan discuss the second ridiculously dumb Signal chat leak, in which Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth texted at least a dozen people military strike plans. We also look at SCOTUS stopping an imminent deportation of people who received no due process. PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenews MERCH: https:…
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Even More News: Democrats Must Keep Talking About Illegal Deportations
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54:40Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss the Trump administration's ongoing, lawless kidnappings, Kilmar Abrego Garcia and other disappeared individuals, and why Democrats should not avoid this issue. They also talk about Elon Musk's weird "legion" compound and RFK Jr's offensive comments about people with autism. Get the world's ne…
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The Progress Report: Brazil Could Go Right!
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18:50In this episode of the Progress Report, Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas dig into some seriously overlooked good news. Brazil and South Korea have both pushed back against anti-democratic power grabs—and won. From Bolsonaro facing trial to South Korea's president getting the boot after a wild six-hour martial law stunt, democracy is holding it…
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Some More News: Healthcare of the Rich and Famous
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40:26Hi. Healthcare sucks in the U.S. We all know that. But did you know that rich people get a secret, better form of healthcare that somehow makes all of ours worse? Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link. Hosted by Cody Johnston Execu…
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What American Global Empire? with Daniel Bessner & Derek Davison
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53:48What can be done to change United States foreign policy? Zachary and Emma speak to US foreign policy experts and co-hosts of the American Prestige podcast, journalist Daniel Bessner and historian Derek Davison. Daniel is the author of Democracy in Exile and Derek runs the Foreign Exchanges newsletter. They discuss the American public’s engagement w…
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Even More News: The Trump Administration Can Deport Whomever They Want, Including You
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36:47Hi. Katy, Cody, and Jonathan dig into the Trump administration's terrifying refusal to comply with the Supreme Court and its implications for everyone. They also discuss how DOGE is sending spam emails to people to self-deport even Americans, Bill Maher's fancy dinner date with Trump, and more. PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenews MERCH: https…
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Even More News: Masterful Gambit, Sir: Trying To Keep Up With Donald Trump's Tariff Reversal
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1:04:12Hi. Margaret Killjoy joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to discuss Donald Trump semi-caving on tariffs, John Roberts' attempts to thread the needle through the Supreme Court's shadow docket, and a podcaster's admission that he really likes the access he gets from being an oligarch. Note: We recorded this episode a few hours before the SCOTUS ruling abo…
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The Progress Report: All Aboard the 3D Express!
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16:16In this week’s Progress Report, Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas highlight some truly global good news—stories that are too often buried under the avalanche of daily doomscrolling. Emma brings data from the World Health Organization showing that maternal mortality has dropped by over 40% since 2000, with real success stories in sub-Saharan Afr…
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Hi. Uh oh! In this episode – which we wrote and shot before the current tariff/market troubles – we look at how the U.S. and other nations measure economic success, and how that often doesn't square with our individual experiences of The Economy. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Su…
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What would the U.S. look like after a corporate breakup? Zachary and Emma speak with author of the BIG newsletter, host of the Organized Money podcast, and director of research at the American Economics Liberties Project, Matt Stoller. They discuss the major political issues from concentrated economic power, the bipartisan movement against monopoli…
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Even More News: Conservatives Are Getting Scared Of Donald Trump’s Tariffs
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31:15Hi. On today’s episode of Monday News, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss the ongoing Trump tariffs and Ben Shapiro and his fellow conservatives' confoundingly dumb justifications for them. Also, they are so very scared of the tariffs... and of Trump. They also discuss the Hands-Off protests and how everyone who attended them, even Grandma, is an ene…
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Even More News: Trump's Terrible Tariffs... Seems Bad!
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1:00:22Hi. Katy, Cody, and Jonathan dig into Trump's tariff chaos, the confounding formula used to come up with the rates, why they will drive prices higher, and how they don't really help anybody. They also discuss Elon's big stinky L in Wisconsin, Cory Booker's record-setting* speech, and JD Vance's miserable excuses for deporting an immigrant with prot…
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The Progress Report: The World Bank Goes Nuclear
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13:55In this week's episode of The Progress Report, Emma highlights positive news stories, including potential changes in the World Bank's nuclear energy policy, innovative cancer treatments, decreasing breast cancer mortality rates, and bipartisan efforts to combat ticket price gouging. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Network and The P…
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Some More News: What "Happened" To Joe Rogan?
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1:17:20Hi. Joe Rogan is one of the most popular podcasters in the world and he's also a huge Trump guy now. How and why did that happen? Let's watch a bunch of his show to find out. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link. Hosted by Cody Jo…
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Are We the Real Fossil Fools? with Emily Atkin
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53:58Why doesn't the media name and shame the real villains of the climate change story? How can tobacco industry-like litigation impact fossil fuel companies? What are the obstacles of transitioning to a clean energy future? Zachary and Emma speak with journalist, author, and founder of the Heated Substack, Emily Atkin. They discuss the Trump administr…
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Even More News: Elon Musk Paying People $1 Million To Vote Is Bribery... Right?
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32:34Hi. On today’s episode of Monday News, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan talk about how Elon Musk is trying to buy the election in Wisconsin, Vance’s four-hour tour to Greenland, Trump’s threatening to bomb Iran, and RFK Jr’s continued war on our health and even more bad news. PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenews MERCH: https://shop.somemorenews.com Se…
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Even More News: They Have So Many Excuses For The Signal Chat Fiasco And They're All Dumb
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1:09:26Hi. Katy, Cody, and Jonathan welcome Ed Zitron to talk about the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to prove that doing a bombing over a Signal group chat is no big deal. Plus, they discuss Trump's executive order attempting to restrict voting, the kidnapping of Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk, and signs that the AI bubble might soon burst. Get th…
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The Progress Report: Ebola Scare and Obamacare
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20:27In this episode of The Progress Report, Zachary and Emma discuss recent bipartisan agreements on U.S. gun laws including the Supreme Court’s upholding of Biden-era rule on ghost guns, the impact of Obamacare on healthcare access, and Uganda’s record-breaking rapid response to an Ebola outbreak. What Could Go Right? is produced by The Progress Netwo…
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Some More News: Resistance 2.0 – How To Survive The Next Four Years
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47:25Hi. We've got a long road ahead until (at least?) 2029. Today we explore how Democrats are resisting Donald Trump's authoritarian surge and what individuals can do on the local level to help their communities. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access …
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DOGE, Democracy, and Everything Between with Matthew Yglesias
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59:48Is Trump’s massive government reform necessary? Can the U.S. build better after DOGE? How efficient are government programs like food stamps and Medicaid? Zachary speaks with Vox co-founder and author of the Slow Boring Substack Matthew Yglesias. They discuss current Republican strategies, ideas for a Democratic response, American and Canadian rela…
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Even More News: El Salvador Terror Prisons and the GOP’s Inconvenient Due Process Issues
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29:52Hi. On today's episode of Even More News, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan talk about the Trump administration's ridiculous justification for ongoing illegal deportations, DOGE's inability to find any actual Social Security fraud, and Donald Trump's portrait problems. PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenews MERCH: https://shop.somemorenews.com Produced b…
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Even More News: Trump Defies Even More Federal Judges
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51:57Hi. Rhiannon Hamam of the 5-4 podcast joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to talk about the crisis of Trump ignoring federal court orders, Chief Justice John Roberts' brief response, fentanyl potentially being named a weapon of mass destruction, and Elon Musk's thoughts on "magic money computers." Produced by Jonathan Harris Edited by Nick Mundy PATREON…
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The Progress Report: Construction: It’s Electric!
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14:20In this episode of The Progress Report, Zachary and Emma discuss some encouraging developments around the world, including a new nasal surgery in London that restores smell for long COVID patients, promising advancements in HIV prevention with the lenacapavir injection, and Oslo’s push to electrify construction sites for a quieter, more sustainable…
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Everything Is Tuberculosis, But It Doesn’t Have to Be with John Green
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36:08Today, Zachary and Emma are diving into a global health crisis that doesn’t get nearly enough attention—tuberculosis (TB). It’s one of the deadliest infectious diseases in the world, yet it has been largely ignored by wealthy nations and Big Pharma. But one person who refuses to let that stand is #1 New York Times bestselling author, YouTuber, and …
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Some More News: Why Is Child Care So Expensive?
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55:28Hi. In the U.S., child care is too expensive for parents, but the child care industry doesn't pay caregivers nearly enough. Why is that? Maybe maaaaaybe we should have universal child care. Hosted by Cody Johnston Executive Producer - Katy Stoll Directed by Will Gordh Written by Shawn DePasquale and David Christopher Bell Produced by Jonathan Harri…
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Even More News: Alien Enemies Are Apparently Whoever Trump Says They Are
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37:36Hi. Katy, Cody, and Jonathan kick off the week by looking at Trump's use of the 18th century Alien Enemies Act and his immediate defiance of a federal court that ordered a halt to those deportation flights. They also talk about last week's Democratic cave on the continuing resolution and Gavin Newsom's podcast woes. Produced by Moana Sherrill Edite…
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Even More News: The U.S. Government Wants You To Buy A Tesla For Some Odd Reason
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47:13Donald Trump and Elon Musk want to put you in a new Tesla today! Come on down to Wild Elon's Carporium and check out a brand new Cybertruck, Model S, or Model Y guaranteed to not catch fire while you're still on the lot. Plus, stick around while Katy, Cody, and Jonathan talk about the wishy-washy statements about Mahmoud Khalil, the cuts to the Dep…
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The Progress Report: Erasing Hidden Hazards
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18:59In this episode of The Progress Report, Zachary and Emma dig into the rape kit backlog, the long-term effects of war, and the idea that good news often arises from the resolution of past issues. The conversation emphasizes the necessity of recognizing progress and constructive stories to foster collective well-being. What Could Go Right? is produce…
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Some More News: The Terrible, For-Profit Elder Care Industry
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46:45Hi. Today we're looking at how we treat our olds. It turns out, poorly! America's network of assisted living and nursing home facilities are largely more concerned with squeezing out profits than taking care of seniors. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimit…
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Tariffs, Trade, and TikTok with Noah Smith
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54:09Will the U.S. no longer be an economic superpower in the future? How dangerous is TikTok for Americans? And do tariffs necessarily lead to increased domestic manufacturing? In the midst of tariffs and counter-tariffs and lots of economic uncertainty, Zachary and Emma speak with Noah Smith, economist and writer of the "Noahpinion" Substack. They dis…
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Even More News (Monday Edition): ICE Detained Mahmoud Khalil For Thought Crimes
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32:00Hi. On our new Monday(!) episode of Even More News, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss the Trump administration's escalation of illegal detentions by abducting Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident who led protests at Columbia University last spring. They also talk about Trump's serious threat to annex Canada and the totally fine and respectful …
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Even More News: Tariffs On, Tariffs Off w/ Francesca Fiorentini
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1:00:13Hi. Francesca Fiorentini joined Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to discuss Trump's will-he-won't-he tariffs, the real reason he might be doing them, the lies in his address to Congress, "lavish" fish monitoring, and Cody's feet. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlim…
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Some More News: What, Why, How, And Who Are Tradwives?
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1:06:01Hi. In today's episode, Katy and Cody take a look at Tradwife influencers and how they're trying to profit off a misguided fantasy of the 1950s. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link.Hosted by Cody JohnstonExecutive Producer - Katy…
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Welcome to Season 7! This week, Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas discuss the duality of news, focusing on the positive amidst the negative. They explore the impact of the Trump administration on American politics, the importance of understanding diverse voter perspectives, and the role of information in shaping political decisions. The convers…
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Even More News: Trump vs. The Media, Dan Bongino, and Gaetz Confusion w/Matt Gertz
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56:11Hi. Media Matters for America senior fellow Matt Gertz joined Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to talk about the White House's takeover of the president's press pool, his subjugation of major media outlets, and the House's Budget Resolution which would almost certainly result in cuts to Medicaid. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare c…
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Negative news can be overwhelming, but it's important to question whether it accurately reflects our world. Join "What Could Go Right?" to hear positive stories from various experts and challenge the negative narrative. Let's strive for a more balanced view of what's happening today. Whether you need a change of perspective or change of heart, chec…
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Even More News: DOGE Email Debacle and GOP Reps Berated At Town Halls
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52:35Hi. On a special Wednesday episode of Even More News, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss Elon Musk's demand for "five bullets" from every federal employee. They also touch on the potentially turning political tide and the GOP members of Congress getting ripped apart (figuratively) at town halls. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to comp…
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Even More News: White House Brags About Migrant Cruelty, Donald Trump Declares Himself King
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46:52Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss the many easily corrected lies Elon Musk told this week, the White House's "ASMR" deportation video, and how Trump is abandoning Ukraine. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our lin…
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Some More News: Dear Donald Trump Voters: His Actions Are Going To Hurt You Too
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1:20:53Hi. Donald Trump's relentless executive orders and illegal slashing of federal funding are already hurting Americans, including his own voters. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link.Hosted by Cody JohnstonExecutive Producer - Katy …
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Even More News: It's Constitutional Crisis Time, Baby!
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54:55Hi. Katy, Cody, and Jonathan are here to break down the showdown between the Trump administration's wildly illegal actions and the federal judges telling them to please stop it. Plus, they analyze Elon Musk's bizarre appearance in the Oval Office. And the measles guy just got confirmed. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare cov…
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Some More News: The REAL Reasons CEOs Hate Remote Work
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42:59Hi. We've been told that 2025 is the year that remote working will die, despite it often being good for workers and their employers. CEOs hate it though, and they're working to get rid of it. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link. …
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Even More News: The DOGE-boys and Trump's Cockamamie Gaza Plan w/Milana Vayntrub
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1:06:29Hi. On today's Even More News, Milana Vayntrub joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to discuss Elon Musk's attempts to unilaterally dismantle the federal government, Donald Trump's comments on Gaza, and gross AI scams. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get $5 off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code Morenews at https://sh…
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Some More News: Elon Musk Thinks You Are So F**king Stupid
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55:16Hi. Elon Musk is not very good at things – running companies, managing the government's money, parenting, gaming, etc. And he thinks you're so fucking stupid that you won't even notice.Hosted by Cody JohnstonExecutive Producer - Katy StollDirected by Will GordhWritten by David Christopher BellAdditional Material by Cody JohnstonProduced by Jonathan…
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Even More News: The D.C. Aviation Disaster and Trump's Funding Freeze Fiasco
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56:00Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss the tragedy near Reagan National Airport, Trump's suggestion that "DEI" is to blame, and the White House's untimely elimination of FAA infrastructure. Plus, they discuss Trump's confusing pause of federal grants and more horrendous executive orders. Get the world's news at https://ground.news…
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Some More News: Trans People Are Real and Detransitioning Isn't That Common
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57:06Hi. Right-wing politicians, lawyers, and grifters (and some liberals) want to convince you that trans youth are the victims of a social contagion and that the majority of those who transition will detransition. This is a lie that puts all trans people at risk. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biase…
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Even More News: The Executive Order Blitz and the Executive Coder's Mitts
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1:00:56Hi. Some More News head writer David Bell joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to go through the dizzying slurry of executive orders issued by Donald Trump on Day One. Also, we talk about Elon Musk definitely not giving a Nazi salute... how could you even suggest such a thing? Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see th…
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