This week on Brilliant Idiots, Charlamagne The God and Andrew Schulz dive into today’s wild political and cultural landscape. We’re unpacking everything from what it really means to be an adult in this chaotic world to the drama surrounding Trump, the Democratic Party, and the much-talked-about Epstein files. Expect real talk about why holding politicians ac ... Show More
Nov 2024
On the Edge of History: Shrink-Wrapping the Election Stakes
In our 27th episode, hosts Dr. John Gartner and Dr. Harry Siegel are joined by Dr. Stefan Ducat, to dive into all the latest drama in the pivotal pre-election landscape, underlining the dramatic importance of the imminent election on global stability and America’s future.
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2h 22m
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 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
Jul 2025
Trump Breaks Up With MAGA Over “Boring” Epstein Files, New Yorkers RSVP to Elon's Third Party | Jennifer Kaytin Robinson
Jordan Klepper follows MAGA's continued frustration with Trump for not releasing the Epstein files, and Trump's continued frustration with MAGA for not shutting up about it. Plus, Lauren Boebert suggests the GOP's own underage-sex-trafficking expert, Matt Gaetz, should lead a spe ... Show More
32m 2s
Sep 17
Part Two: Former CIA Spies on America’s Decline, The Potential of WW3, & What’s Really Happening Behind the Scenes in the US Government
What’s REALLY Going On Behind the Scenes of the CIA, the Media, and the U.S. Government? On Mayim Bialik’s Breakdown, former CIA agents and intelligence officers Andrew & Jihi Bustamante (creators of the EverydaySpy podcast, authors of Shadow Cell: An Insider Account of America’s ... Show More
51m 42s
May 2024
Michael Malice on Soulless Political Demons, Voting Being Useless, & Why Trump Won’t Win
Yerrrrr, Michael Malice came through and had to explain some things to us. Is Biden running the country? Will Trump be in the General Election? Why he is an American Anarchist. & Much much more. INDULGE 00:00 Malice is a hipster - music, shoes + shiny suit 2:58 Malice getting gho ... Show More
1h 49m