Brat Diary: Oct 31, 2024

<p>So apparently in Denmark, zoos are asking people to donate their <em>pets</em>—yes, actual rabbits, chickens, even small horses—to feed their predators. I spiral. There’s a lynx. And a giraffe named Marius. Danish people… what is going on?</p> 

<p>I stepped outside into a 47-degree sandstorm — basically nature’s version of a slap — and it still didn’t sting as much as watching Will Smith freestyle on TikTok.</p><p>Let’s talk cringe, comebacks, PR conspiracy theories, and why this version of Will feels like your uncle at ... Show More

<p>India refuses to play Pakistan in a nostalgia tournament — because apparently, politics never retires. In this episode, I break down the absurdity of grown men bringing geopolitics into a charity-adjacent league and explore why sports feuds, even after retirement, are still mo ... Show More

The creator and star of ‘The President Show’ on Comedy Central joins ‘The Last Laugh’ podcast for a special Election Day episode to mark what could be the political end of Donald Trump. “I wouldn't go that far!” Atamanuik, whose incredibly dark outlook on the future of America he ... Show More

They first bonded over their shared love of Nando's — now Mehdi and UK comedian Nish Kumar reunite to talk about their shared contempt for the Trump administration. The two sat down in Washington DC to discuss UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelen ... Show More

Ahir Shah jokes about his name in his Netflix special, "Ends". 

After a whirlwind political season of campaign ads, fundraising texts, and seemingly-endless breaking news…Election Day has finally arrived! To mark the occasion, host Alec Baldwin speaks with Molly Jong-Fast, political analyst for MSNBC, special correspondent for “Vanity Fair,” ... Show More

Ahir Shah jokes about continental Europe in his Netflix special, "Ends". 

John Kiriakou is a former CIA analyst, case officer & chief of counterterrorism. Matt Cox is a true crime writer & podcaster who was sentenced to 26 years in Federal prison for identity theft and mortgage fraud. SPONSORS https://shopify.com/dannyjones - Sign up for a $1 per month ... Show More

Jo Koy jokes about teaching teenagers in his Netflix special, "Live From Brooklyn". 

<p>Our friend Anne Applebaum has written a new book called Autocracy Inc. She chronicles the rise of authoritarianism around the world and how those autocracies work together to keep themselves in power. With Donald Trump running for President of the United States, could we be he ... Show More