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The Presidential race is heating up and Jay is bringing us the latest developments. Learn why Jay is excited for New Hampshire’s Republican Gov. Sununu to announce a run, and why the Ohio rail disaster might turn out to be politically damaging for Pete Buttigieg on the Democratic side. Then, Suzanne shares the details behind Don Lemon’s bizarrely sexist rant that got him booted off of CNN for a fe...

Jay is gone for the week, so Jay and Suzanne’s mom, Susan, has stepped in to take his place on the pod! Hear Suzanne and Susan’s thoughts about how the Republican primary field is shaping up. Then, learn from Suzanne why Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime show was a groundbreaking artistic feat.  Plus - Super Bowl ticket prices, stoned dogs, Tanya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan, and shoulder pads.  If you...

Today on the pod, Jay explains how well-meaning progressive policies might be exacerbating the housing shortage in cities. Then, Suzanne recaps all of the drama that went down at The Grammys this week.  Plus: Party lines, Marques Bovre and the Evil Twins, the coldest place on Earth, and FART scores.  If you love the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon, where you’ll get access to exclusi...

Today, Suzanne breaks down the facts about why the Ozempic weight loss craze is so problematic. Then, Jay and Suzanne plan a party for the official end of the pandemic in the US, which Biden has randomly scheduled for May 11th. Plus - “Sit, Ubu, Sit”, Lilith Fair, Doppelgänger murders, and misplaced radioactive capsules.  If you love the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon, where you’ll...

Today panic boils over as Jay alerts Suzanne that the Democrats are coming for her gas stove. Then, Suzanne lays out the facts surrounding the new involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin.  Plus -  PJ Harvey, “Chief”, Seven , potential proof of Santa Claus, and a very interesting to explore the divides between political parties.  If you love the show, please consider supporting us on...

Today, Jay shares a hopeful sign that inflation might be slowing down. Then, Suzanne recounts details of the tragic death of Lisa Marie Presley.  Plus - The Freshmaker, Luck Wisconsin Lotto winnings, Sausage roll world records, Biden’s documents, Adventures in Babysitting, and a whole new segment: Can We Say That?!  If you love the show, please consider supporting us on Patreon, where you’ll get a...

Today, Jay details the intense mess that Kevin McCarthy had on his hands as he attempted to lock in votes for Speaker of the House. Then, Suzanne updates us on Jen Shah, the Real Housewife of Salt Lake City who was just sentenced to 6 ½ years in prison for defrauding the elderly.  Plus: Prince Harry’s new book, Melancholy and the Infinite Sadness, Dinosaurs, meatpacking magnate statue beheadings,...

This week, Jay clues us in on the developments of Trump’s presidential campaign. …Or rather, the lack of developments. Then, Jay and Suzanne ask how Damar Hamlin’s horrific injury on Monday Night Football this week will affect the future of football, as it lays bare the dangerous nature of the game.  Plus: New Wisconsin health codes, aggressive lung cancer greetings, The Badger Special, Runaway Tr...

Happy Holidays! Thanks for joining us for a great first year of Brand New Information. To celebrate the end of the year, we compiled some of our favorite behind the scenes outtakes!  If you love unedited content like this, be sure to join us on our Patreon where you’ll get access to the unedited video version of each episode, among other great perks! Learn more about how to become a Patreon Patron...

Today, Jay tells us about Elon Musk’s release of internal communications at Twitter, and the free speech implications they might reveal. Then, Suzanne begins awards season by sharing the 2023 Golden Globe nominations.  Most importantly, learn all about our new Patreon , where you can support the show and gain access to exclusive content!  Plus: Beautiful Girls, Payphone booths, Skiing Santas, and...

Today, Jay rounds up this week’s political headlines of the week, including the Senate election in Georgia, China’s easing of Covid restrictions and the guilty verdict that was just handed down in the Trump Org trial. Then, Suzanne gets us ready for the debut of “Harry & Meghan”, their new doc on Netflix.  Plus: The White Lotus, Butterfinger + The Simpsons, Crystal Pepsi, and The Rat Czar. Fib...

Mom’s back on the pod for our latest mental health check in, and this week it’s all about the holidays.  One of the best ways we’ve found to stay positive this season is to give! Here are some of our favorite charities to support during this time of year:  Our Favorite Charities:  https://shareourspare.org/   https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/givingfactorydirect/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7bucBhCeARIsAIOwr-9G-...

This week, Suzanne walks us through the sordid tale of how designer fashion brand Balenciaga found themselves in hot water for seemingly promoting child pornography. Then, Jay tells us about the huge protests erupting around China against the country’s ‘Zero Covid’ draconian style lockdowns.  Plus: feline stowaways, monks on meth, Must See TV, Shampoo Planet, and more.  Links: Top Christmas Movies...

Mom joins us for our Black Friday edition of the pod right in time to talk about Jack Smith, Merrick Garland’s appointment for Special Counsel to oversee the Trump investigations. Then, Suzanne catches us up on the sentencing of Theranos fraudster, Elizabeth Holmes.  Plus: Thanksgiving cancellations, mystic mammals, our Mike Pence book review, Boebert watch, and the kitchen sink. Metro UK - Psychi...

Things are dark in Trumpland, so much so that Kimberly Guilfoyle dressed like she was going to a goth funeral at Tiffany Trump’s wedding! This week, Jay and Suzanne talk about how the elections are panning out, how Trump’s presidential announcement didn’t exactly excite the nation, and how miserable he looked at his daughter’s wedding.  Plus - The Year of Jay, Clerks, Nirvana, Mark Wahlberg’s deep...

As promised, today Suzanne and Jay share their thoughts on Matthew Perry’s new memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing”. Fair warning: spoilers abound as they discuss the main takeaways from the book, which include addiction, stories from the set of ‘Friends’, and oddly enough… Keanu Reeves.  Want more Brand New Information? Connect with us on Instagram @brandnewinformationpod + on Tw...

Today, Jay walks us through what we can learn from the results of the election, which surprisingly wasn’t a blood bath for Democrats. Learn why it was a great night for Democrats and DeSantis, a terrible night for Trump, and whether or not we can still trust polling.  AP - 2022 Midterm Election Results: https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-election-live-updates-results-nov-9-23288e9f402c0e2c989...

The 2022 US Midterm Election is just days away, and Jay and Suzanne are here to brief you on what’s happening in the polls on the final days before we vote. Learn what to expect, what’s at stake, and why it is so important for you to vote!  Plus - First impression of Matthew Perry’s new book, Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover, home decor shaming, Miss Cleo, and Toad the Wet Sprocket  Tune in next week...

Today, Jay continues our tour of Senate races with a stop in Ohio, where Dem. nominee Tim Ryan is being left to fend for himself against J.D. Vance as the national party opts not to invest in the race. Jay questions why.  Then, Suzanne tells us about how German athletic wear company Adidas has finally dropped their Yeezy partnership in light of Kanye West’s incessant antisemitic remarks. Jay and S...

Dr. Oz is going after John Fetterman’s recent stroke in the Pennsylvania senate race. Today, Jay poses the question: Should a candidate's health be fair game in a campaign?  Then, Suzanne educates Jay on the long and dramatic history between Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber, and how a single photo this week might finally put it all to rest.  Wait, What?  The Guardian: Coffins left hanging in ai...

Today Jay shares insights from yet another midterm race: this time the senate race from Wisconsin. Hear how the Republicans have hardened their attacks on crime once again, and how, unfortunately, it might be working. Then, Suzanne lists Kanye West’s increasingly troubling actions, from White Lives Matter t-shirts to making direct threats against Jews and praising Hitler.  New York Times - Democra...

Today, Jay brings us details about the bombshell news story that revealed that Pro-life Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker had paid for a past girlfriend’s abortion. Then, Suzanne digs into the weird world of crypto while telling us about Kim Kardashian’s $1.26 million SEC fine for advertising EthereumMax.  The Daily Beast - Pro Life Herschel Walker Paid for Girlfriend’s Abortion:  https://w...

Today Jay tackles the polls, which show that the Republicans are in big trouble after June’s wildly unpopular Dobb’s decision. Suzanne helps us understand the online backlash against the new Netflix release, ‘Dahmer’. Then, Suzanne and Jay detail their entirely too close for comfort connections with Wisconsin serial killers. Especially their schoolmate: The Bone Breaker Killer.  Medium - Joe Clark...

Mom joins us this week for our first monthly mental health momcast! In these special episodes we will chat about the state of mental health, both in our personal lives and in society at large.  Today we veer into the world of generational divides. Suzanne shares why Gen X is considered a lost generation, Jay expands on his disdain for Boomers, and mom points out the ways that these generations are...

This week Suzanne tells us all about the sketchy Mississippi welfare scam that Brett Favre has been caught up in. Then, Jay shares some heartbreaking takeaways from The Lancet Medical Journal’s commission on lessons from the pandemic response surrounding school closures.  Mississippi Today - Former Gov. Phil Bryant helped Brett Favre secure welfare funding for USM volleyball stadium, texts reveal:...