Carl interviews UK writer Sam Kriss on stage before a live audience at Genius. Sam discusses Labour Party Leader Jeremy Corbyn's victory over Owen Smith then uses Lacanian psychoanalysis to diagnose Carl's sexual pathologies. Also, Carl gives his take on the five pivotal moments of the first Presidential debate.
Jul 2020
ICYMI - Last Week's Top Stories
Chris Wallace fact-shames President Trump, protests intensify in Portland, OR, and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez issues a powerful statement from the House floor.
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28m 42s
Jul 2022
Episode 640: Useful Idiots
Ben, Travis, and Fernando bring you this week's News in American Politics including Nuclear Preparedness Ads in NYC, Jill Biden loving Latinos and Tacos while unable to pronounce Bodega, Coup expert John Balton explaining where Jan 6th Insurrectionists got it wrong, former Oath K ... Show More
1h 5m
Oct 2024
Hot Takes on a Low Key Debate
<p>Jon, Lovett, Dan, and Tommy break down Tim Walz's great arguments about democracy and reproductive rights, JD Vance's distortions on Obamacare and immigration, and the other moments that might—might!—break through from a surprisingly collegial vice presidential debate.</p><p> ... Show More
41m 44s
Sep 2024
Inside the Debate Spin Room & Retaining Hope in Bureaucracy | Guest Spotlight
Jordan Klepper sits with John Heilemann, chief political columnist at Puck and host of the “Impolitic” podcast, to discuss his time in the media spin room during the Trump-Harris debate, why he thinks Kamala Harris won, and whether or not the debate moved undecided voters. Also, ... Show More
43m 5s