

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 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.

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Mar 4, 2026 • 55min
Some More News: A.I. Is Messing With Our Mental Health
They dig into how chatbots can reinforce delusions and create dependence. They trace how investor incentives reshaped A.I. companies and safety priorities. They examine targeted ads, data risks, and products that monetize grief. They explore how loneliness drives people toward therapy bots that may worsen mental health.

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Mar 3, 2026 • 32min
Even More News: War With Iran, But It's Not A War, But Yes It Is And They Started It
They debate whether recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran count as a war and what that means. They discuss conflicting casualty reports and contradictory government justifications. They warn about unpredictable regional escalation and political spin. They highlight humanitarian suffering and fractured domestic political reactions.

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Feb 27, 2026 • 54min
Even More News: Mamdani Plays Trump Like A Fiddle
They unpack reactions to a fiery State of the Union and why Democrats refused to play along. They break down viral manipulation on X, astroturfing, and staffers running MAGA amplification. A bizarre NYC snowball fight scandal and unequal policing gets examined. They also cover Mamdani’s strategic White House visit and tensions between Anthropic and the Pentagon over AI guardrails.

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Feb 25, 2026 • 1h 1min
Streamin' More News: Mostly Ignoring The State Of The Union! Sam Altman Is A Freak & More!
They mostly skip the State of the Union and explain why selective reaction beats full coverage. They call out Trump’s polling, approval claims, and gallery drama. They dissect viral grifter clips, especially misleading UPS store voting footage. They also roast Sam Altman’s AI energy arguments and debate possible Iran strike developments.

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Feb 24, 2026 • 30min
Even More News: Trump's Tariff Tantrum
They break down the Supreme Court striking down Trump’s reciprocal tariffs and what that means for trade deals, refunds, and political spin. They unpack the fallout for allies and markets as tariff revenue and implementation hang in limbo. They also react to Kash Patel crashing a U.S. hockey celebration and mock J.D. Vance’s performative macho cooking anecdote.

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Feb 20, 2026 • 59min
Even More News: No War With Iran.... Please?
A snowed-in cohost absence leads to talk of a possible US or Israeli strike on Iran and the politics around it. They contrast international prosecutions with US impunity, unpack Prince Andrew and South Korea's jailing of a former leader, and trace the widening Epstein network. Other highlights: a tragic hockey rink shooting, X's drift under Elon, Colbert-CBS legal tensions, and JD Vance's performative Board of Peace moment.

Feb 18, 2026 • 1h 2min
Some More News: What A Year! A Look Back At 2026
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 JohnstonExecutive Producer - Katy StollDirected by Will GordhWritten by Marco Siler-GonzalesProduced by Jonathan HarrisEdited by Gregg MellerPost-Production Supervisor / Motion Graphics & VFX - John ConwayResearcher - Marco Siler-GonzalesGraphics by Clint DeNiscoHead Writer - David Christopher BellPATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenewsMERCH: https://shop.somemorenews.comYOUTUBE MEMBERSHIP: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvlj0IzjSnNoduQF0l3VGng/join#Greenland #Venezuela #somemorenews Pluto TV. Stream Now. Pay Never.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Feb 17, 2026 • 30min
Even More News: The Perfect Kristi Noem Story
They unpack the SAVE Act and how stricter ID rules could create chaotic rollout problems and voter barriers. The conversation highlights who would be hit hardest by new proof-of-citizenship demands. A Wall Street Journal exposé inspires a sharp recounting of luxury travel, badge-seeking antics, and image-obsessed behavior inside a major government office.


