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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Mar 27, 2026 • 59min
Even More News: Trump Tries To End And Escalate The War At The Same Time
Will Gordh, director and co-creator behind Some More News and Man Boy Nice, joins to riff on Trump's conflicting war signals and troop moves. They unpack leaks about imminent invasions, how elites profit from market chaos, rising oil prices, and a recent verdict holding platforms accountable. Expect sharp takes on algorithm harms, censorship trade-offs, and calls to political action.
Mar 25, 2026 • 1h 37min
Streamin' More News: Let's Not Hand It To Tucker Carlson & More!
They debate whether to give Tucker Carlson credit and unpack his rhetoric and ambitions. They cover reports of possible U.S. ground plans and chaotic decision-making around Iran. New Pentagon rules for private satellite imagery and surveillance by big firms get scrutinized. They also discuss DHS funding fights, ICE at airports, and media figures pushing pro-war narratives.
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Mar 24, 2026 • 37min
Even More News: Trump Extends Iran Ultimatum To Make The Numbers Go Up
Discussion of Trump's 48-hour ultimatum to Iran and how the delay shook markets. Exploration of escalation risks, Israeli strikes, and performative diplomacy. Coverage of ICE suddenly operating at airports and the resulting chaos. A mocking take on Elon Musk's awkward social media parenting moment.
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Mar 20, 2026 • 59min
Even More News: $200 Billion More For The War That's Going Great
Layla Razavi, human rights lawyer and immigrant-rights advocate, offers on-the-ground perspective from the Iranian diaspora. She discusses fear and family evacuations, divided views on strikes versus regime change, the humanitarian toll on civilians, risks of escalation after the South Pars attack, and how massive war funding contrasts with domestic neglect.
Mar 18, 2026 • 42min
Some More News: Aliens, The X-Files, And How Trump Killed Conspiracy Theories
A funny look at why aliens keep coming up in politics and how presidential talk changed the mystery. Clips from Obama and Trump spark a dive into UFO reports, sensor errors, and why UAP language cooled the hype. The show links 90s alien lore to cultural anxiety and explains how modern politics and conspiracies made the topic less fun.
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Mar 17, 2026 • 32min
Even More News: "Anonymous" Trump Officials Are Having "Buyer's Remorse" On Iran
They debate Trump's push for allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz and the fallout inside the White House. They unpack leaks and how social feeds and bots scramble reporting. They walk through the SAVE Act fight, its voting restrictions, and the political theater around it. They also call out misleading talking points about immigrant voting.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 46min
Even More News: Trump Strait-Up Screwed This Up
They delve into a U.S. strike that hit a girls' school and the debacle over responsibility. Confusion and potential escalation swirl around attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and unclear U.S. strategy. They call out open Islamophobia from Republicans and expose incompetence in officials handling DEI rollbacks. Stories of media distrust, humanitarian fallout, and political operatives floundering round out the conversation.
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Mar 11, 2026 • 1h 3min
Some More News: Laura Loomer Is One Of The Most Powerful People On Earth???
A breakdown of how a fringe provocateur rose into surprising political influence and who helped elevate her. Stories of scandalous stunts, deceptive sting tactics, and media amplification. Accounts of targeted campaigns, performative protests, and efforts to steer personnel and policy. A look at loyalty-driven political networks and the risks of unelected power.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 34min
Even More News: Trump's "Who Cares?" Attitude About War, Gas Prices, & Everything Else
A fast-paced rundown of the Iran conflict, reporting confusion, and possible US involvement. They call out a flippant public posture toward war, civilian harm, and gas prices. Discussion covers political pressure pushing for military action, risks to oil infrastructure and tankers, and the long-term costs of escalation.
Mar 6, 2026 • 53min
Even More News: Congratulations To Kristi Noem On Her New Fake Job
They riff on Kristi Noem being reassigned to a bizarre new post and the politics around that move. They unpack Marco Rubio’s baffling explanation for how the Iran conflict began. They wrestle with reports that a U.S. strike may have hit an elementary school. They also cover embassy evacuations, rising economic fallout, and disappearing politicians.
