In this episode of Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne The God and Andrew Schulz dive deep into today’s most pressing cultural and political issues. From the controversy surrounding a Love Island contestant’s racial slur and what it reveals about race and identity, to the shifting political tides in New York City and the rise of democratic socialism, no topic is o ... Show More
Mar 2025
Trump vs Zelensky, Epstein List Letdown, Stephen A. Smith for President?
YERRR we had to get Saagar Enjeti to come explain some political happenings to us this week - we get the breakdown on Zelenskyy's WW3 rhetoric in the White House, DOGE's real happenings, Dems next big shake up candidate and why Epstein's list is less exciting than we thought. All ... Show More
3 h
Sep 4
Christianity Comeback, Old Media Folds to Bari, and Trump's Message to Cartels, w/ Stuckey and Rogan
<p>Emily Jashinsky is joined by Allie Beth Stuckey, host of “Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey,” to discuss what’s fueling the comeback of Christianity, including Michael Knowles recent comments to Tucker Carlson about Catholicism. The two discuss why we’re seeing such a dramati ... Show More
1h 18m
Apr 2025
Andrew Schulz - Comedy, the American Dream and Whores
Andrew Schulz is an American stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster known for his sharp observational humour and bold takes. SPONSOR. In partnership with Manual: Go to https://manual.co/TRIGGER for 50% off. SPONSOR. Shopify! Sign up for a £1 per month trial at https://www.shopif ... Show More
1h 36m
Sep 21
The Roots of Political Violence and How We Prevent It
<p>What's causing the rise in political violence in America? Can we overcome it? And if not, what’s in store for our democracy? Dr. Lilly Mason, a professor of political science at John Hopkins and expert on political violence, joins the show to give context to this moment — and ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 12
Trump Blames the Left for Charlie Kirk's Assassination as Rhetoric Escalates | Rainn Wilson
Michael Kosta dives into the aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, including Trump’s inflammatory response, bizarre takes in the media, and a predictable partisan blame game, and reflects on what we can learn from violent tragedies on the anniversary of 9/11. Why are governm ... Show More
34m 1s
Oct 3
Shutdown Sparks Cringey Meme War & Trump Punishes Blue Cities | Kevin Nguyen
Ronny Chieng covers Day 2 of the government shutdown: Republicans and Democrats are dueling via sombrero and cat memes, Trump is going after blue cities with a vengeance, and his administration is surprisingly joyful. Plus, Michael Kosta joins with expert analysis of MAGA’s uncon ... Show More
35m 48s