Best Chris Adler Podcasts (2025)

Chris got a new job, Fin's another year older, and we're long overdue for a hangout episode! Join our co-captains on the rocket ship this week for an episode we've been holding onto for, well, nearly two months. It's a rainy day recording repurposed as a late fall heat wave episode, OKAY?! And we've got full video for this one available on Spotify …

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Command + F + Hitler [Teaser] 3:53

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Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. he theme of this rank punditry episode is Getting in Trouble on the Internet, and we begin with the frankly unsurprising story of the Young Republican Hitler group chats, then move on to a longer discussion about Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine…

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Jacquis Neal: The Wisconsin Dells 1:18:18

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*EXCITING NEWS FROM THE BEST FRIEND FORCE: WE'RE STARTING TO POST VIDEO EPISODES! You can watch the video version of this episode and last week's episode with Vic Michaelis in full on Spotify. And more video episodes are on the way... What're you waiting for, go see the BFF in action!* One order of cheese with a side of waterfall coming right up! T…

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How Charles Murray (Almost) Predicted the Trump Era 1:32:56

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This episode is the second in our occasional series on important, controversial, or unusually relevant conservative texts from the recent past. Here we take up Charles Murray's 2012 book, Coming Apart: The State of White America, 1960-2010. With its focus on the ascendence of a new "cognitive elite," cultural divides, and the pathologies afflicting…

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Vic Michaelis: The Echo 1:10:44

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*EXCITING NEWS FROM THE BEST FRIEND FORCE: WE'RE STARTING TO POST VIDEO EPISODES! You can watch the full video version of this episode and ⁠our latest episode with Jacquis Neal on Spotify. And more video episodes are on the way... What're you waiting for, go see the BFF in action!* It all comes down to this: a place where the past, present, and fut…

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How To Give A Damn [Teaser] 3:56

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Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. Before embarking on a spirited bout of rank punditry, we take a step back and talk about the Staple Singers, Hannah Arendt's Origins of Totalitarianism, Tocqueville's Democracy in America, Zohran, and giving a damn about both your "fellow man" and democracy. The…

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Growing a Successful Practice and Experiential Brand with Scottsdale's Premier Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Gawley 1:24:27

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Dr. Bryan Gawley, one of Phoenix and Scottsdale’s premier plastic surgeons, joins the show today as the first Adler PR client guest on Earn It. Dr. Gawley is the founder of both MD Plastic Surgery in Scottsdale and MDSkin Lounge, a med spa with locations in Arcadia, N. Scottsdale and Park City, Utah. He specializes in cosmetic and reconstructive su…

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Patrick McDonald: The Universe’s Most Beautiful Botanical Garden 1:01:54

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Nature is healing, and so are we. We hope our new recruit Patrick McDonald feels the same way! And, um, just ignore the whole "sky swamp" thing... Topics may include: being joined at the hip, knowing each other's bodies, fish kings, curly girls, bisexuality (sans intellect), the male loneliness epidemic, post-gender problems, and an all-out war on …

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Death, Power, and the Charlie Kirk Memorial (w/ Pat Blanchfield) 1:26:21

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To try to understand both the power and strangeness of the Charlie Kirk memorial—one part evangelical worship service, one part MAGA rally—we turned, of course, to our friend Pat Blanchfield. All three of us stewed in the event's footage, which runs to over four and a half hours, then convened to discuss it. After laying out for listeners what happ…

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Shakira Ja’nai Paye: Planet Sirus 1:11:30

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The rapture is coming and there are signs all around us: flaming trees, slides to the left, and the prescient voice of Britney Spears. Or, wait—that’s just this week’s episode of One of Us. It’s a new day on a new planet with a new recruit: Shakira Ja’nai Paye! Topics may include: political astrology, microgenerational Disney stars, the seeds of ou…

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The Assassination of Charlie Kirk [Teaser] 3:37

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Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. The assassination of Turning Points USA founder Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, seemed to change the landscape of American politics in an instant, inspiring a startlingly unanimous battlecry of vengeance from the conservative movement, the GOP, and the Trump…

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Lessons in Early Adoption and AI Innovation with Dallas McLaughlin, Digital Marketing Leader 1:31:45

2M ago1:31:45

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It was only a matter of time before I had my husband as a guest on the show and today’s the day! Dallas McLaughlin is a digital marketing leader and the founder of Dallas McLaughlin Digital Marketing. With more than 12 years of experience in full-service advertising agencies, Dallas has worked with businesses and marketing teams across a variety of…

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Paul F. Tompkins: The Arctic 1:05:46

2M ago1:05:46

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The pope of podcasting has come to bless the show. Will Chris and Fin abstain from evil thoughts? Or drag Paul F. Tompkins down with them?! To the Arctic we gooooo! Topics may include: the feeling of a city, getting duped by AI, pr*dators in nature; pr*dators in society, mind control, bus control, unorthodox currency exchanges, and—yet again—a myth…

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The Case for Democracy (w/ Osita Nwanevu) 1:20:27

2M ago1:20:27

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Since the start of the Trump Era over a decade ago, few words have been deployed as often as "democracy": how it's become imperiled, who threatens it, and what to do to defend it. In The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding, Osita Nwanevu sets out to understand the true meaning of democracy and defend it from its …

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Alex Song-Xia: The First Part of Canada 1:05:23

2M ago1:05:23

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Some might call it "just Niagara Falls," but to our latest recruit Alex Song-Xia, it's the First Part of Canada. Join us up North as we meet Alex... and an unexpected fellow traveler. Topics may include: listening to Al Pacino's voice at a faster-than-recommended speed, the art of dentistry, himbo Brendan Fraser, friendship tests, being a kid on 9/…

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An Officer and a Spy (w/ John Ganz) [Teaser] 3:48

2M ago3:48

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Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. Roman Polanski's 2019 film about the Dreyfus affair, An Officer and a Spy, only recently made it's U.S. "premier," running for a few weeks in August at Film Forum in New York City. When it originally was released, it couldn't find an American distributor (and li…

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Top Financial Tips for Starting and Running a Business with Chris Fallon of Numbers Matter 1:15:23

2M ago1:15:23

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This episode mixes it up a bit to talk about one of the most important aspects of starting and running a business – finances. Chris Fallon, the founder of Phoenix-based accounting firm, Numbers Matter, and my CPA, joins the show to discuss all the ins and outs of business budgeting, bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, taxes, retirement planning and m…

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Jesse James Keitel: An Unspeakable Stain 1:03:36

2M ago1:03:36

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Fin and Chris are BACK to searching the universe for new recruits to their Best Friend Force. And their latest target is none other than their Queer As Folk co-star Jesse Kames Keitel. Join them on an improvised, fully sound-designed, always unpredictable tour through space and time! Topics may include: Log-forward interior design, bivalve molluscs…

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Mo Fry Pasic: The Conclusion of the Curse 48:12

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Before we begin our next season, we've got something to address. Or rather, someone... Mo Fry Pasic joins Fin and Chris to hash out the matter of "the curse." Never forget! Mo's on Instagram @meauxpas. Take a tour with Mo, Fin, and Chris to the Ancient Olympics here. And make sure you're subscribed to their show Worse Than You with Mo Fry Pasic. Th…

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Frank Meyer, Inventor of Conservatism (w/ Daniel J. Flynn) 1:45:13

2M ago1:45:13

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Devoted Know Your Enemy listeners will recall that, in November 2021, we released a fairly dense, theory-driven episode on Frank Meyer, the Communist from New Jersey whose exploits on behalf of the Party in the UK got him kicked out of the country and back to the United States, where he eventually turned right and became a key figure in the post-wa…

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The Christian Right's "Wild Faith" (w/ Talia Lavin) [Unlocked] 1:00:48

2M ago1:00:48

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This episode was first published in October 2024, and has been un-paywalled following the death this week, on August 21, of Focus on the Family founder and influential figure on the religious right, James Dobson, at age 89. Subscribe to Know Your Enemy on Patreon to hear more episodes just for subscribers. In this episode, Matt is joined by journal…

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Blasting Off for Season Two in 3...2...1 0:52

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On Tuesday, September 2, the One of Us rocket ship will be landing BACK on your podcast feed for Season Two! Buckle up for another round of Kool-Aid, chaos, and community with an all-new group of Best Friend Force recruits. ⁠⁠⁠(Seriously, this group is STACKED...) So make sure you're subscribed, and while you're at it, leave us a rating and review—…

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BTS of Live TV, Storytelling and Never Giving Up with Darrell J. Cunningham, Host of Your Life Arizona 1:16:52

3M ago1:16:52

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Have you ever wondered what it's like to be on live TV? Darrell J. Cunningham shares a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into hosting and producing local lifestyle show, Your Life Arizona. Darrell is an accomplished reporter, producer, and content creator and one of the most motivated, energetic, determined and personable people you’ll ever meet.…

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The Minority Voters Moving Right (w/ Daniel Martinez HoSang) 1:27:05

3M ago1:27:05

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A major topic following Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election has been his gains with racial and ethnic minorities, a trend that's scrambled many people's assumptions about American politics, not least those of anti-racist liberals. Why have minority voters drifted toward Trump, despite his many comments and campaign pledges that…

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How to Become a Full-Time Influencer with McKenna Wesley, aka The Bubbly Blonde 43:16

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McKenna Wesley is the creator behind The Bubbly Blonde, a fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and travel platform that has grown to more than 1.6 million followers across Instagram, TikTok, LTK, and Pinterest. She’s been a professional model since she was six weeks old and was previously signed with LA Models and New York Model Management. Her early start …

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From Armageddon to Zionism — More Listener Questions [Teaser] 4:59

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Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. Our mailbag runneth over! Unsurprisingly, we received so many excellent questions from subscribers for our most recent episode that we decided to answer even more of them. Once again religion seemed to be on the minds of listeners, and we take up charismatic Chr…

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Building an Online Magazine Empire with Cynthia Sassi of Fabulous Media Group 1:05:06

3M ago1:05:06

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Cynthia Sassi is not only an entrepreneur, but a member of the media and an influencer in her own right. She has been a force in online publishing for more than a decade, working with some of the nation’s most respected brands and publications along the way. She's an authority on the subjects of online publishing, social media, digital marketing, w…

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From Single Mom to Agency Leader – Leaning In with Melanie McBride Oliver 1:09:15

3M ago1:09:15

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In this compelling first guest episode of "Earn It," we delve into the remarkable journey of Melanie McBride Oliver, a respected female leader in the PR and advertising industry. Melanie launched her career in unusual fashion after a divorce and returning to college as a single mom of four. With a degree in communications from the University of Uta…

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One Day or Day One? The Origin Story of Adler PR and This Podcast 11:47

3M ago11:47

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What does it really take to build a business from scratch and what makes earned success so much sweeter? In this premiere solo episode of Earn It, host Jennifer Adler McLaughlin, founder of Adler Public Relations and seasoned PR strategist, shares the personal story behind launching her award-winning firm, the leap from advertising agency life to e…

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Has Trump 2.0 Been a Success So Far? — And Other Questions 1:10:29

3M ago1:10:29

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It's been nearly a year since we asked our subscribers to send us questions for a mailbag episode—which they did, with remarkable thoughtfulness and intelligence, for our 100th episode back in September 2024. A lot has happened since then (to say the least), so we wanted to once again open up the mailbag and find out what was on the minds of Know Y…

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Welcome to Earn It Hosted by Jennifer Adler McLaughlin 1:34

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Welcome to Earn It, a podcast about ambitious entrepreneurship and the power of PR, geared toward small business owners, aspiring founders, and PR and marketing professionals. If you’re running your own business, thinking about starting one, or just curious about what it actually takes, this podcast is for you! Hosted by Jennifer Adler McLaughlin, …

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Casting Through Shadows w/ Alvin Dedeaux: Finding Light on the Other Side of Grief 1:15:01

3M ago1:15:01

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Earlier this year, I traveled to Rockport, Texas to chase redfish with legendary fly fishing guide Alvin Dedeaux and his crew at All Water Guides. The first day was tough fishing. Really tough. Why? Besides the fact that I’m not great at fly fishing, there was next to no sun, a whole lot of clouds, and a whole lot of shadows. And if you’ve fished t…

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Trump's Epstein Problem [Teaser] 4:27

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Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. Over July 4th weekend, the Department of Justice and FBI put out a memo essentially declaring "case closed" on the matter of Jeffrey Epstein, the well-connected sex criminal and pedophile who died (apparently) by suicide in federal custody in 2019. No more files…

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A BFF Special: Drag Her! with Mano Agapion and Oscar Montoya 55:35

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This just in from the Best Friend Force: Mano Agapion and Oscar Montoya are joining our podcast network! Starting next week, their show Drag Her! (the internet's ONLY drag race podcast) will be joining One of Us and Mo Fry Pasic's show Worse Than You over at Good Get. To celebrate, we’re dropping a very special Drag Her! episode on the One of Us fe…

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How Republics End (w/ Mike Duncan) [Unlocked] 1:15:39

4M ago1:15:39

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This episode from January 2025 has been un-paywalled for your summer enjoyment... A stock rhetorical trope on the right is to invoke ancient Rome when talking about American decline—often making direct comparisons between the Goth invaders and contemporary immigrants, obsessing over homosexuality and Rome's fall, and more. If their understanding of…

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Provincetown with Ryan O'Connell 1:15:16

4M ago1:15:16

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We've made it to the end of our first season! We've traveled from the edges of the universe to the Earth's core, sipped gallons of Kool-Aid, and assembled an unstoppable group of friends (and foes). And we've met YOU! To celebrate, we're making one last pit stop to Provincetown, to meet—who else—Ryan O'Connell. We'll be back in early fall with an a…

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Zohran! (w/ Waleed Shahid) [Teaser] 3:48

4M ago3:48

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Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. We don't do too many New York City-focused episodes on Know Your Enemy, but Zohran Mamdani's decisive win in the Democratic mayoral primary last month certainly warrants this one. The thirty-three year old democratic socialist, state assemblyman, and Muslim of I…

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David Bowie's Labyrinth with Alex Lewis 1:06:48

4M ago1:06:48

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Pride Month? We don't know her. The Best Friend Force is recruiting only cis, straight, white men who have wives now. And this week, Alex Lewis has bravely stepped forward. Topics may include: poison ivy, Hooters, big hairy dogs, glass ceilings, Pawn Stars, The Music Man (reprised), and plop plops. Alex is on Instagram @i8athumbtack. You can catch …

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A Complicated Man: William F. Buckley, Jr. (w/ Sam Tanenhaus) 1:52:33

4M ago1:52:33

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This episode is one that Matt and Sam have been anticipating for years: after two-and-a-half decades of research and writing, Sam Tanehaus's authoritative biography of William F. Buckley, Jr.—youthful booster of America First, enfant terrible at Yale, CIA agent, founder of National Review, best-selling author, brilliant television host, and more—ha…

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Cartoonopolis with Betsy Sodaro 1:05:49

4M ago1:05:49

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We're going on an animated adventure this week with our friend Betsy Sodaro! We're talking cartoons, video games, and voice acting—and asking the question on everyone's minds: what's the worst thing Betsy's heard through the IRL wall that she shares with Chris? Topics may include: KATSEYE, Hallmark movies, a slapstick performance of Hamlet, a chees…

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MAGA's War Over the War with Iran (w/ Curt Mills) [Teaser] 3:30

4M ago3:30

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Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. Donald Trump's rise in U.S. politics over the past decade has been inextricable from his "America First" foreign policy and withering criticisms of the Iraq War, nation building, and both the neoconservatism that led the Republican Party to disaster during Georg…

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Angela Giarratana LIVE on a Wort Doozney Cruise 58:24

4M ago58:24

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Angela Giarratana joins us to celebrate our one-year anniversary on an all-inclusive, off-brand Disney cruise! This special episode was recorded live at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre in Los Angeles, with live sound design and an IRL audience. Stay tuned for a full video version of the episode—and more live shows! Want to help us celebrate a …

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Immigration Showdown in LA (w/ E. Tammy Kim) [TEASER] 5:37

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Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. Journalist Tammy Kim joins the pod to talk about the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles — and the raids that precipitated them. Further Reading: E Tammy Kim, "Immigration Protests Threaten to Boil Over in Los Angeles," The New Yorker, June 9, 2025. — "Inside the A…

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Rocket Redux: We Went to the Tonys! 1:11:08

5M ago1:11:08

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Oh, Best Friend Force! Chris had a whirlwind night at the Tonys, Fin’s album release is just around the corner, and The Traitors Season 4 cast is official. So rather than traveling anywhere this week, we’re inviting you onto the rocket ship for a catch-up! Topics may include: Broadway nights, devil’s plans, Playboy models, Survivor legends, Teletub…

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Reagan, the Movie (w/ Jesse Brenneman) [UNLOCKED] 1:22:18

5M ago1:22:18

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As the world falls apart — and we prep for our Buckley mega-episode with Sam Tanenhaus — we're unlocking this fun episode from late last year. Subscribe at Patreon.com/knowyourenemy to never miss an episode like this one. And please listen to Jesse's insane, hilarious, freakishly prescient (and fake) podcast Tech Talk. A palette cleanser for subscr…

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The Encino Town Plaza with Meatball 1:01:41

5M ago1:01:41

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Meatball may be an internationally renowned drag performer, but this week, we're keeping things local with a trip to an Encino Strip Mall. And if you're not ready for a raucous and highly censorable adventure, then you can [BLEEEEEEEEEP]. Topics may include: ice water, hot takes, bleeped takes, Bat Girl, a call for true equality, Law & Order, axe t…

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Joe Biden's Betrayal [TEASER] 3:23

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Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. If you pay any attention at all to political news, it's been hard to avoid Jake Tapper and Alex Thompson's recent bombshell of a book, Original Sin: President Biden's Decline, Its Cover-up, and His Disastrous Choice to Run Again, which offers behind-the-scenes r…

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Demi Adejuyigbe at The World's First Ever (And Currently Only) Children's Casino 59:23

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Demi Adejuyigbe is a renaissance man, and this week, he’s excelling in a new field: entrepreneurship. Join us as we wade past the roulette tables and through the smoke-filled halls of his children’s-only casino to recruit him for the Best Friend Force! Topics may include: Ask Jeeves, Peppa Pig, January Jones, Shirley Temple, Percy Jackson (the text…

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Christopher Caldwell's Case Against Civil Rights 1:28:24

5M ago1:28:24

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Attentive listeners will notice that this episode is about a book but isn't an author interview. That's because it's the first in a new occasional series of episodes that will be dedicated to books by conservative writers that we think are important — whether because a book articulates the right's approach to an issue or problem in an especially re…