

Some More News
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Comedian Cody Johnston hosts this always fair, always well-researched, but most importantly, always entertaining take on the topical news of the week. Every Tuesday, Some More News dives into the world's weekly events with a mix of wit, dread, hope and compassion. Since the news cycle never stops spinning, Johnston returns every Friday for Even More News, co-hosted by Katy Stoll. Together, they present an informative and comedic spin on the viewers’ frustrations with the news that week.
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Feb 20, 2025 • 1h 21min
Some More News: Dear Donald Trump Voters: His Actions Are Going To Hurt You Too
The discussion dives into how Trump's policies are affecting American citizens, even his supporters. It critiques his tariff decisions and their adverse effects on consumers. The conversation shifts to tax reforms that disproportionately harm low-income families. Federal funding cuts lead to chaotic consequences, especially in vulnerable regions. There's a thoughtful examination of immigration policies, highlighting their ethical implications. Finally, the episode urges listeners to prioritize democracy and informed engagement in politics.

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Feb 14, 2025 • 55min
Even More News: It's Constitutional Crisis Time, Baby!
Dive into a whirlwind of current events as hosts unpack the constitutional crisis ignited by the Trump administration. They tackle political overreach amid a playful take on celebrity culture, with Elon Musk's bizarre Oval Office moment in the spotlight. The discussion dives deep into the public's frustrations with Democratic leadership and critiques the ethical dilemmas of using children in media. All this, wrapped in humor, offers a refreshing lens on today's chaotic political landscape and the absurdities within.

Feb 11, 2025 • 43min
Some More News: The REAL Reasons CEOs Hate Remote Work
Hi. We've been told that 2025 is the year that remote working will die, despite it often being good for workers and their employers. CEOs hate it though, and they're working to get rid of it. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link.
Hosted by Cody Johnston
Executive Producer - Katy Stoll
Directed by Will Gordh
Written by Rachel Van Nes
Produced by Jonathan Harris
Edited by Gregg Meller
Post-Production Supervisor / Motion Graphics & VFX - John Conway
Researcher - Marco Siler-Gonzales
Graphics by Clint DeNisco
Head Writer - David Christopher Bell
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Feb 7, 2025 • 1h 6min
Even More News: The DOGE-boys and Trump's Cockamamie Gaza Plan w/Milana Vayntrub
Hi. On today's Even More News, Milana Vayntrub joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to discuss Elon Musk's attempts to unilaterally dismantle the federal government, Donald Trump's comments on Gaza, and gross AI scams.
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Feb 5, 2025 • 55min
Some More News: Elon Musk Thinks You Are So F**king Stupid
Hi. Elon Musk is not very good at things – running companies, managing the government's money, parenting, gaming, etc. And he thinks you're so fucking stupid that you won't even notice.
Hosted by Cody Johnston
Executive Producer - Katy Stoll
Directed by Will Gordh
Written by David Christopher Bell
Additional Material by Cody Johnston
Produced by Jonathan Harris
Edited by Gregg Meller
Post-Production Supervisor / Motion Graphics & VFX - John Conway
Researcher - Marco Siler-Gonzales
Graphics by Clint DeNisco
Head Writer - David Christopher Bell
PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenews
MERCH: https://shop.somemorenews.com
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Jan 31, 2025 • 56min
Even More News: The D.C. Aviation Disaster and Trump's Funding Freeze Fiasco
Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss the tragedy near Reagan National Airport, Trump's suggestion that "DEI" is to blame, and the White House's untimely elimination of FAA infrastructure. Plus, they discuss Trump's confusing pause of federal grants and more horrendous executive orders. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro and Holidays
04:35 - The Potomac River mid-air collision
13:19 - Trump blames diversity (a racist thing that bad people do)
19:33 - Trump’s funding freeze
33:45 - Elon Musk
38:47 - Fear among undocumented workers
41:55 - Guantanamo
44:57 - Gaza
48:07 - Anti-trans executive orders
55:15 - “Breaking” News about Air Traffic Control
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Jan 30, 2025 • 57min
Some More News: Trans People Are Real and Detransitioning Isn't That Common
Hi. Right-wing politicians, lawyers, and grifters (and some liberals) want to convince you that trans youth are the victims of a social contagion and that the majority of those who transition will detransition. This is a lie that puts all trans people at risk. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link.
Hosted by Cody Johnston
Executive Producer - Katy Stoll
Directed by Will Gordh
Written by Ella Yurman and David Christopher Bell
Produced by Jonathan Harris
Edited by Gregg Meller
Post-Production Supervisor - John Conway
Researcher - Marco Siler-Gonzales
Graphics by Clint DeNisco
Head Writer - David Christopher Bell
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Jan 24, 2025 • 1h 1min
Even More News: The Executive Order Blitz and the Executive Coder's Mitts
Hi. Some More News head writer David Bell joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to go through the dizzying slurry of executive orders issued by Donald Trump on Day One. Also, we talk about Elon Musk definitely not giving a Nazi salute... how could you even suggest such a thing? Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro and Holidays
02:33 - The News is a lot
10:08 - Nazi Salute??
11:55 - Birthright Citizenship
19:32 - Pardoning January 6ers
26:18 - Nazi Salute…..
28:00 - Back to the pardons
31:52 - DEI
36:43 - Anti-trans executive orders
43:49 - Lighting round of executive orders
48:48 - Nazi Salute
57:49 - We did it
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Jan 22, 2025 • 48min
Some More News: Trump 2: MAGA Infighting, Pathetic Zuckerberg, GOP Politicizing LA Fires
Hi. Now that Trump is president... again... we're going to look at how he and his party are always focused on problems that aren't really problems (DEI, immigrants, and censorship) instead of problems that are (climate-enhanced wildfires, oligarchy, and actual censorship). Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link.
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Hosted by Cody Johnston
Executive Producer - Katy Stoll
Directed by Will Gordh
Written by David Christopher Bell
Additional Material by Cody Johnston
Produced by Jonathan Harris
Post-Production Supervisor - John Conway
Researcher - Marco Siler-Gonzales
Graphics by Clint DeNisco
Head Writer - David Christopher Bell
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:16 - Actual Current News
04:10 - Blaming Everything on Immigration
14:09 - So Much Corruption Already
20:35 - MAGA infighting
28:57 - Elon
38:35 - Fascism / Zuckerberg
46:50 - This is the beginning
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Jan 17, 2025 • 1h 4min
Even More News: Gaza Ceasefire, GOP Conditioning Aid to LA, and the TikTok Ban Might Really Happen
Hi. Katy, Cody, and Jonathan are here to discuss the potential ceasefire in Gaza, why President Biden should have used his leverage to get this done months ago, and Netanyahu's political predicament. They also talk more about the LA fires, Joe Rogan not knowing what he's talking about, the TikTok ban, and Cody explains the latest drama between Elon Musk and the gaming community.
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