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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Revisiting Some News: Why Is Critical Race Theory?
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Hi. This is a re-release of the audio of our August 2021 episode, "Why Is Critical Race Theory?" It's got a new introduction from Cody, who explains how CRT fits into the current timeline of weird, racist conservative outrages. The script was written by Will Gordh with David Christopher Bell. We'll be back next week with an all-new episode of Some …
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Even More News: Cops Sure Seem To Like Beating Up College Students
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Hi. On today's episode, journalist Molly Conger joins Katy and Cody to talk about the student-led protest movement, the hypocrisy of the "free speech" brigade, and the speed with which police descended on college campuses. 0:00 - Intro 1:30 – Holidays 5:02 - America's Low Point 7:22 - Cases Molly is following 12:53 - College protests for Palestine …
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Some More News: How (And Why) The Right Stole Christianity
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Hi. Today we're looking at how the Religious Right became the Religious Right, and wonder if there's a space in leftism for Christianity. Go to https://ground.news/SMN to stay fully informed. Subscribe through our link for up to 40% off unlimited access this month only. Hungryroot is your partner in healthy living. It’s the easiest way to get fresh…
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Even More News: I Wish He Wasn't Such A F**king Demon
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Hi. Prop is back on the show to discuss the jury selection process in Donald Trump's first trial, some recent Supreme Court bleakness, and USC canceling its valedictorian's commencement address. Plus, Prop clues us in as to the drama surrounding The Big 3. 0:00 - Intro 2:12 - Holidays 8:29 - Coffee 13:29 - Worst Thing You Love? 16:39 - Trumpdates 3…
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Some More News: Are Smartphones Bad For Us?
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Hi. Today, we're digging into all the research around smartphone and social media use, especially among teens. Do they cause depression and alienation? Or is this all an overblown moral panic? Or... a confounding third thing, where it's a little of both? Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bs8unMZ4_iSffMP9Y33qgrVy8Tn4lTiHS57uNHM6g3k/edit?u…
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Even More News: Donald Trump, Lifelong Abortion Champion
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Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss the eclipse, the death of O.J., Trump's view(s) on abortion, Sonia Sotomayor, and Jesse Watters' math skills. Go to https://ground.news/SMN to stay fully informed . Subscribe through our link for as little as $1 a month or get 40% off unlimited access this month only. 0:00 - Intro 4:34 - Holi…
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Some More News: All of 2024's Hottest Conspiracy Theories
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Hi. Today we're looking at some of the wildest conspiracy theories peddled by responsible members of the media. Go to https://ground.news/SMN to stay fully informed . Subscribe through our link for as little as $1 a month or get 40% off unlimited access this month only. SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1A-a9rx5j8ivGuUoChZwo-RGqBFpdEZRasM…
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Even More News: Biden's Shifting Red Line
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Hi. Comedian Josh Gondelman joins Katy and Cody to talk about the Biden administration finally threatening to condition its policy on aid to Israel on the safety of civilians. They also touch on Florida's Supreme Court allowing a six-week abortion ban to take effect, and Amazon discontinuing its "Just Walk Out" program. See Josh Gondelman on tour: …
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SMN: Elon Musk's "Hitler Problem"
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Hi. It sure seems like Elon Musk agrees a lot with the Nazis lately, doesn't it? Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hQUF12oO4N2NzqRc7isa9JXVm1vjyi84Oa-8_8qRmTI/edit?usp=sharing Right now, Hungryroot is offering Some More News viewers 40% off your first delivery and free veggies for life. Just go to https://Hungryroot.com/MORENEWS to get 4…
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Even More News: Fascism Has No End Game
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Hi. Shereen Lani Younes and Anna Hossnieh join Katy and Cody to talk about the humanitarian disaster in Gaza, the U.S.'s complicity in it, and the cause of the bridge collapse in Baltimore (wokeness, apparently). Go to https://ground.news/SMN to stay fully informed. Subscribe through our link for as little as $1 a month or get 40% off unlimited acc…
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SMN: Corporations Have More Rights Than People
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Hi. Today we're looking at the many ways in which corporations can do things that regular citizens definitely can't, and how executives are rarely held accountable even when they break the law. Go to https://ground.news/SMN to stay fully informed. Subscribe through our link for as little as $1 a month or get 40% off unlimited access this month only…
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Even More News: Elon Musk - Lowering The Standards of CEOs
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Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan talk about Elon Musk's interview with Don Lemon, the continuing freakout over Jonathan Glazer's Oscar speech, and the specifics of Trump's comments where he referenced a "bloodbath" if he doesn't win in November. 0:00 - Intro and Holidays 07:40 - Lady Ballers 14:19 - Don Lemon interviews Elon Musk 41…
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SMN: The Ben Shapiro Cinematic Universe / Part Two: Lady Ballers
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Hi. Last week, we looked at why The Daily Wire is putting out original content that they claim is apolitical. This week, we're doing a deep dive on Jeremy Boreing's magnum opus: Lady Ballers. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16ARuWJTeNByCmW5m5VB1F3k22Gue4g9B7OTWO3XEOpc/edit?usp=sharing Fuel up fast with Factor’s restaurant-quality meals …
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Even More News: Blimey! Talkin' Codswallop with Dave Bell
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Hi. Some More News head writer Dave Bell joins Katy and Cody to discuss the House of Representatives voting to force the sale of TikTok, Kate Middleton's whereabouts, Boeing's struggles, and Al Pacino's Best Picture presentation. Go to ground.news/smn to stay fully informed. Subscribe through our link for as little as $1 a month or get 40% off unli…
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SMN: The Ben Shapiro Cinematic Universe / Part One: Conservatives vs. Hollywood
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Hi. Ben Shapiro and The Daily Wire are producing a whole lot of original films and TV shows lately. What's with that? - Go to ground.news/smn to stay fully informed. Subscribe through our link for as little as $1 a month or get 40% off unlimited access this month only. Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/morenews Go to sh…
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Even More News: Biden vs. Trump II – A Slow-Moving Train Collision
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Hi. Jason Selvig and Davram Stiefler (The Good Liars) join Katy and Cody to talk about the inevitable Biden-Trump general election rematch, Jan. 6 memories, the Joe-Biden-Is-Jim-Carrey Conspiracy Theory, and Bee Herders. Check out our MERCH STORE: https://shop.somemorenews.com SUBSCRIBE to SOME MORE NEWS: https://tinyurl.com/ybfx89rh Subscribe to t…
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REVISITING SOME NEWS: Why Is Conservative Comedy So... Not Very Good?
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Hi. Today on the podcast feed, we're re-releasing our 2021 episode "Why Is Conservative Comedy So... Not Very Good?" with a new introductory discussion between Cody Johnston and SMN head writer David Christopher Bell. They talk about new developments in the Daily Wire cinematic universe and why conservative comedy is always reacting to something "p…
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