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Have I Got News For Your Ears

Comedy EN ↓ 72 episodes

A comedy podcast serving up a smart and edgy take on the news of the week. Each week, Michael Ian Black is joined by a rotating collection of guests to test their knowledge of current events and share behind-the-scenes secrets. Also in this feed, Have I Got News For You, the showcast.

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Bad Bunny Backlash! 11.02.2026 50:56

Michael Ian Black, along with HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week. Then, Michael is joined by a HIGNIFY fan to play "Who's That Baby." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HIGNFY: Hasan Minhaj and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff 09.02.2026 47:35

The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests comedian Hasan Minhaj and U.S. Senator Adam Schiff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Epstein Files Exposed! 04.02.2026 46:50

Michael Ian Black with Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon, discuss the news of the week. Then, Michael is joined by a HIGNIFY fan to play "Lie-Curious." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HIGNFY: Nimesh Patel and Tara Setmayer 02.02.2026 47:35

The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests Nimesh Patel and Tara Setmayer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bovino OUT! Homan IN! 28.01.2026 48:22

Michael Ian Black with Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week. Then, Michael is joined by a HIGNIFY fan to play "Lie-Curious." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HIGNFY: Janice Min and Andy Richter 26.01.2026 47:35

The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests Janice Min and Andy Richter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Sued By Minnesota To Block Ice! 14.01.2026 42:51

HIGNFY Head Writer/Producer Mason Steinberg joins Michael Ian Black and Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon to discuss the news of the week. Then, Michael is joined by a HIGNIFY fan to play "Lie-Curious." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paramount's Hostile Takeover Bid for Warner Bros! & "Trump's Kennedy Center" Honors? 10.12.2025 43:46

Journalist Faith Salie joins Michael Ian Black and Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon to discuss the news of the week. Then, Michael is joined by a HIGNIFY fan to play "Lie-Curious." Warner Bros. Discovery is the parent company of CNN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Venezuelan Boat Strike Scrutiny! & Kash Patel’s Jacket Size? 03.12.2025 41:19

Comedian Ophira Eisenberg joins Michael Ian Black and Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon to discuss the news of the week. Then, Michael is joined by a HIGNIFY fan to play "Lie-Curious." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Will Trump Allow The Release Of The Epstein Files?! 19.11.2025 37:46

Michael Ian Black is joined by HIGNFY Writer Dan Chamberlin as well as Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon to talk about the news of the week. Then, Michael is joined by a HIGNIFY fan to play "Lie-Curious." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HIGNFY: Jenny Hagel and Bomani Jones 10.11.2025 47:35

The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests Jenny Hagel and Bomani Jones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump On Mamdani! Can Schumer Get With The Times?! 05.11.2025 41:19

Michael Ian Black is joined by HIGNFY Writer Mike Pielocik as well as Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon to talk about the news of the week. Then, Michael is joined by a HIGNIFY fan to play "Lie-Curious." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HIGNFY: Max Chafkin and Jennifer Welch 03.11.2025 47:35

The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests Max Chafkin and Jennifer Welch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A THIRD PRESIDENTIAL TERM? TRUMP'S "HIGH IQ"! 29.10.2025 40:57

Michael Ian Black is joined by HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon and HIGNFY writer Jill Twiss to talk about the news of the week. Then, Michael is joined by a HIGNIFY fan to play "Lie-Curious." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HIGNFY: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Paula Poundstone. 27.10.2025 45:35

The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Paula Poundstone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump’s AI Poop Flight! HUGE Ballroom Demolition! The Price of Argentina's Beef! 22.10.2025 45:29

Michael Ian Black is joined by Comedian Dave Hill along with HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon to talk about the news of the week. Then, Michael is joined by a HIGNIFY fan to play "Lie-Curious." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HIGNFY: Julia Ioffe and Gianmarco Soresi 20.10.2025 45:35

The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests Julia Ioffe and Gianmarco Soresi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump’s Peace Party!, Kristi Noem’s Airport Message!, And Michael’s Gold Bars! 15.10.2025 44:14

Michael Ian Black is joined by Comedian and host of "Stand Up", Pete Dominick along with HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon to talk about the news of the week. Then, Michael is joined by a HIGNIFY fan to play "Lie-Curious." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HIGNFY: Zainab Johnson and Kara Swisher 13.10.2025 45:35

The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests Zainab Johnson and Kara Swisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who dis?Jake Tapper Texts With Trump! Will Ghislaine Maxwell Get A Pardon? Will Trump Fall? 08.10.2025 43:27

Michael Ian Black is joined by Comedian Akilah Hughes, Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon to talk about the news of the week. Plus, Michael plays "Lie-Curious" with a HIGNFY fan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HIGNFY: John Hodgman and Akilah Hughes 06.10.2025 45:35

The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests John Hodgman and Akilah Hughes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump Says There Are “Two N-Words”! Hegseth’s Weird Military Meeting! & Jeff Hiller's Emmy Win! 01.10.2025 1:00:10

Michael Ian Black is joined by Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon to recap the news of the week. Michael plays "Lie Curious" with a HIGNFY fan and then talks with comedian, author and actor, Jeff Hiller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HIGNFY: Lewis Black & Joy Reid 29.09.2025 45:35

The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests Lewis Black and Joy Reid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ABC Follows The Money! Who Owns TikTok NOW? H-1B Visa & Lutnick's Kink?! 24.09.2025 37:45

Michael Ian Black is joined by Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon to recap the news of the week. Then, Michael plays "Lie Curious" with a HIGNFY fan! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

HIGNFY: Negin Farsad and Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger 22.09.2025 45:34

The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests Negin Farsad and Former Representative Adam Kinzinger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices