TikTok has new owners in the US. With claims of censorship, widespread outages, and possible algorithm changes on the way, the reboot has been rocky so far.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers, fact checked by Andrea López-Cruzado, engineered by David Tatasciore and Patrick Boyd, and hosted by Jonquilyn Hill.
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Feb 2
The healthiest president of all time
President Donald Trump will be 80 this year. He says worries about his age and health are unfounded. But the evidence is mixed, and Americans are suspicious after President Joe Biden said the same thing. This episode was produced by Kelli Wessinger, edited by Jolie Myers, fact ch ... Show More
25m 50s
Jan 2025
Race to Contain L.A. Fires Intensifies as Winds Strengthen
The fifth Los Angeles fire, the Kenneth Fire, is inching closer to homes in the area after rapidly growing in just the last few hours. There are now 10 fire-related deaths across L.A. country and 10,000 structures destroyed. CNN’s Chief Medical Correspondent, Dr.Sanjay Gupta, exp ... Show More
1h 30m
Jan 2025
The L.A. Fires: How They Happened, Climate Change’s Role, and What the City Must Do Now
With so many confusing narratives unfolding around a fire that is still raging out of control, I wanted to talk to somebody I knew and trusted to get stories like this right. Robinson Meyer is the founder and editor of Heatmap News and a former staff writer at The Atlantic, where ... Show More
1h 4m
Jan 2025
The LA Fires
<p>On this episode, we're discussing the wildfires in LA – the people affected, how we're doing/feeling, the way the city has responded, how you can help, the importance of accurate information, and – on a lighter note – exes checking in and water drop pilot porn. Stay safe, ever ... Show More
53m 54s
Jan 2025
S2E1: Hello, Ms. Cobel (with Tramell Tillman)
The wait is over. Ben and Adam break down the Season 2 Premiere with the incredible Tramell Tillman — aka Mr. Milchick, aka Mr. Milkshake. Tramell shares what it means for Milchick to become the new Floor Manager and argues that he really isn’t all that bad, once you get to know ... Show More
1h 10m