
Some More News
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.
Latest episodes

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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--Direct Relief: https://donate.directrelief.org/give/406660/
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
50:54 - Regular people helping each otherSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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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Jan 10, 2025 • 1h 9min
Even More News: Los Angeles Fires, The Misinformation Ecosystem, and a Free Medical Consultation
Hi. On the first Even More News of 2025, Kaveh Hoda from "The House of Pod" is back to talk about the devastating fires threatening Los Angeles and how Mark Zuckerberg's decision to eliminate fact-checking on Meta will make our information environment even worse. Plus, we ask him a bunch of health questions since he's a doctor and it's easier than making an actual appointment.
If you're able, here's where you can donate to support wildfire relief in Los Angeles:
The California Fire Foundation gives short- and long-term support to communities impacted by wildfires - https://www.cafirefoundation.org/what-we-do/for-communities/disaster-relief
The California Community Foundation's Wildfire Recovery Fund targets the most underprivileged communities to make their aid go farther - https://www.calfund.org/funds/wildfire-recovery-fund/
World Central Kitchen is on the ground distributing food and water to affected areas - https://donate.wck.org/give/654000/
DirectRelief - https://www.directrelief.org/emergency/california-wildfires/
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Jan 8, 2025 • 54min
Some More News: Why Does "AI" "Art" Suck So Much?
Hi. Today we're looking at AI-generated images, why they look like that, why fascists love them, and how corporations want to use them to cheapen the valuable work of creatives.
Hosted by Cody Johnston
Executive Producer - Katy Stoll
Directed by Will Gordh
Written by David Christopher Bell and Erik Barnes
Edited by Michael Swaim
Produced by Jonathan Harris
Associate Producer - Quincy Tucker
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
04:00 - Why Does “AI” “Art” Look Bad?
08:17 - The Creative Intent Behind Art
24:56 - “AI” “Art” is Lazy
34:20 - Conservatives love this stuff
45:09 - “AI” Sucks Energy (and just sucks)
49:47 - Corporations just want cheap stuffSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jan 3, 2025 • 58min
Way Less News: BookTok Smut, Love Is Blind, and Dylanology
Hi. We'll be back next week with all-new episodes of Some More News & Even More News, but to finish off our holiday break, here's a new episode of Way Less News where Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss their hyperfixations, trashy erotica, romantic leftist blindspots, and Timothée Chalamet.
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Jan 1, 2025 • 59min
Revisiting Some News: The Whitewashing of Martin Luther King Jr.
Hi. Happy New Year! We're posting an episode on New Year's Day for some reason. But it's not a new episode. It's a replay of our January 2022 Some More News Episode about Martin Luther King Jr. and how conservatives (and many moderates) love to pretend that MLK's entire vision was about that one quote from that one speech that they point to over and over and over. Turns out the guy had more to say! So here's that episode with a new intro from Cody Johnston (and writer/director of this episode Will Gordh).
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Dec 20, 2024 • 51min
Even More News: Drones, AOC vs. Pelosi, Privatizing the Post Office
The hosts tackle intriguing drone phenomena while humorously navigating holiday traditions. They discuss Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's hurdles in the Democratic leadership landscape, emphasizing a shift toward progressive voices. The potential privatization of the USPS stirs skepticism as they dissect its vital role in rural communities. Lighthearted banter intersperses serious commentary on media literacy and political dynamics, blending humor with important societal insights.

Dec 18, 2024 • 43min
Some More News: The Dark Motivation Behind The New Wave of Mask Bans
Hi. Cities and counties nationwide are banning masks, ostensibly to prevent crime, but in reality are stifling the free speech of protesters and making life even harder for the immunocompromised. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 50% off unlimited access – their biggest discount – through our link.
Hosted by Cody Johnston
Executive Producer - Katy Stoll
Directed by Katy Stoll
Written by Helen Floersh
Edited by Michael Swaim
Produced by Jonathan Harris
Associate Producer - Quincy Tucker
Post-Production Supervisor - John Conway
Researcher - Marco Siler-Gonzales
Graphics by Clint DeNisco
Head Writer - David Christopher Bell
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Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/XTNBMVoFqN8
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Dec 13, 2024 • 51min
Even More News: Luigi Mangione and America's Rage At U.S. Healthcare
Hi. Katy, Cody, and Jonathan spend today's episode discussing the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, the arrest of suspect Luigi Mangione, and Americans' perennial frustration with the predatory, exploitative U.S. healthcare industry.
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