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May 13, 2024 • 25min
Jon Stewart Spotlights Fox News's Anti-Poor Narrative | TDS Time Machine
Religious scholar Reza Aslan discusses the state of Islam and individual character's role in interpreting religion. Topics include Fox News's anti-poor narrative, UK's fringe xenophobic politics, and challenging stereotypes about poverty and media influences.
May 12, 2024 • 30min
Guest Spotlight: Embracing Cancel Culture | The Harm of Growing Up On Digital Media
Author Lexie Freiman discusses her novel 'The Book of Ayn' exploring narcissism through satire, while Jonathan Haidt explains the negative impact of internet and social media on young people's mental health. Topics include cancel culture, ego deaths, satire writing, adolescent brain development, and parenting strategies in the digital age.
May 11, 2024 • 27min
ICYMI: Jon Stewart and Jordan Klepper React To This Week's Stormy Daniels Testimony
Jon Stewart and Jordan Klepper critique the media's coverage of Stormy Daniels's testimony. Klepper covers fashion stories like the Met Gala and Putin's attire. The podcast blends satire, political discussions, and humorous skits.
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May 10, 2024 • 43min
Jon Stewart on Biden Halting Weapons to Israel | John Della Volpe
John Della Volpe, Harvard IOP polling director, talks with Jon Stewart about Gen Z's activism. They discuss economic stresses on Gen Z and the Harvard Youth Poll. Jon also covers Trump's trial, Biden's energy standards, and halting weapons to Israel.
May 9, 2024 • 31min
RFK Jr.'s Brain-Eating Worm | Matt Damon
Award-winning actor Matt Damon discusses producing 'Kiss the Future' documentary on Sarajevo's music scene post-war. Also, RFK Jr.'s brain worm scare and Lewis Black's humorous take on Tesla's Cybertruck woes.
May 8, 2024 • 33min
Stormy Daniels's NSFW Testimony | Lexi Freiman
Author Lexi Freiman talks about writing on narcissism and the benefits of cancel culture. The podcast also covers humorous topics like Met Gala looks, Putin's opulent inauguration, Stormy Daniels's shocking testimony, and citizen vigilantes reporting idle vehicles for rewards.
May 7, 2024 • 40min
Jordan Klepper on Trump Sizing Up VPs | Jonathan Haidt
Jonathan Haidt discusses his book 'The Anxious Generation' with Jordan Klepper, who also covers Trump's VP pick drama. They dive into rapper beef, imagining global conflicts resolved through rap battles, and debate the impact of technology on childhood, advocating for phone-free schools.
May 6, 2024 • 24min
Behind the Show: John Leguizamo Calls Out Democrats on Their Weak Appeals to Latinos
Actor and activist John Leguizamo discusses the importance of Latino voters in the 2024 election. He criticizes Democrat's weak appeals, praises GOP messaging, and highlights the need for funding grassroots organizations led by female organizers.
May 5, 2024 • 24min
2024 Senate Candidates: Rep. Andy Kim | Rep. Colin Allred
Rep. Andy Kim and Rep. Colin Allred discuss navigating politics, paternity leave, diversity in leadership, global crises, bipartisan efforts, and the importance of representing their constituencies on the podcast.
May 4, 2024 • 21min
Alison Brie Talks Working Behind the Camera | Vampire Weekend's Return to NYC
Actress Alison Brie shares her experience preparing for roles in 'Apples Never Fall' and new horror film 'Together'. Vampire Weekend discusses their new album and band evolution from early jobs to album covers
