Protests following the murder of George Floyd in 2020 set the stage for people across the country to demand change within the criminal justice system. Calls to “defund the police” gained mainstream attention and paved the way for the election of “progressive prosecutors.” But more than two years later, the momentum for the movement has slowed down and some o ... Show More
Apr 30
TMZ is Turning Heads on Capitol Hill
Capitol Hill has a new kind of journalist: TMZ, the tabloid news powerhouse known for its scoops and celebrity paparazzi coverage. Audie sits down with Jacob Wasserman, co-managing editor of TMZ DC, to discuss his first few weeks on the job—and why both government insiders and le ... Show More
32m 52s
Apr 23
Ramy Youssef Wants Everyone to Laugh
Ramy Youssef has spent the past decade building a career that spans TV, stand-up, film and has even landed some big awards. Now, with the release of his third comedy special, In Love, he joins Audie to reflect on what it means to tell Arab American stories today vs seven years ag ... Show More
31m 52s
Apr 16
Tell Me How to Feel About Space
Artemis II returns from its historic mission to the far side of the moon, inspiring millions during an otherwise tense news cycle. Astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi joins Audie to unpack the mix of awe, hope, and unease shaping this new era of space exploration. Oluseyi is the author ... Show More
25m 6s
Nov 2021
“We’re Taking Down the Biden Regime”
After defying subpoenas from the House January 6th committee, Steve Bannon had some choice words for his supporters before he turned himself in this morning. By this afternoon, he was out of custody pending trial on criminal contempt charges, vowing to “go on offense.” CNN Congre ... Show More
8m 5s
Aug 2023
Trump rails against indictments at New Hampshire event and calls charges against him “bullsh*t”
During a speech in New Hampshire, former President Trump attacked special counsel Jack Smith, calling the criminal investigation into the 2020 election interference “ridiculous,” and claimed it is targeting his First Amendment rights. Trump also suggested he wouldn’t be able to c ... Show More
43m 28s