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Hi. In today's episode, we look at the response to the recent Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, how both Republicans and Democrats share in the blame, and how corporate greed increases the likelihood of disasters exactly like this. SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fSgTS3_Mf9eZxfk8Rq9GgBrYmBzoLLdxNJ2csZC14JU/edit?usp=sharing Support us on our PATREON: http://pat...

Hi. On today's episode, Katy and Cody are joined by Some More News writer Katie Goldin to discuss Trump's indictment, the spectacular turnout in Wisconsin, and how much dry juice Ron DeSantis has (very little). Please fill out our SURVEY: https://kastmedia.com/survey/  Support us on our PATREON: http://patreon.com/somemorenews  Check out our MERCH STORE: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/somemorene...

Hi. In today's episode, we look at what being rich does to your perception of yourself and others, the eccentricities of the super wealthy, how they use their money to hold influence over our political systems and the dystopian future they envision for all of us. SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v6D3Ks23MZd5oXmn9w6td6y8vTBZw2j0T_9TBUeMa5Y/edit?usp=sharing  Support us on our PATREON: ht...

Hi. Unfortunately, in today's episode, Katy and Cody have to discuss another tragic school shooting. During these times, we want to remember the victims of this tragedy. Evelyn Dieckhaus, Mike Hill, William Kinney, Katherine Koonce, Cynthia Peak, and Hallie Scruggs. Luckily, you've all helped lighten the mood with the questions you sent in, and if you want to skip the conversation about the shooti...

Hi. In today's episode, we look at how former Wisconsin state Governor Scott Walker and the GOP have hijacked the state's democracy through gerrymandering, and how the upcoming election for a Wisconsin state Supreme Court Justice could have national ramifications. Boring, dire ramifications. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JDgD3sJMSdG0pPM9vSLQMrY03bWPA_Qqv-8Jhm_oLvM/edit?usp=sharing S...

Hi. Labor journalist Kim Kelly (@GrimKim) joins Katy and Cody to talk about Trump's possible legal troubles, the end of the coal miners' strike in Alabama, and what Americans can learn from the French about protesting. Support us on our PATREON: http://patreon.com/somemorenews  Check out our MERCH STORE: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/somemorenews?ref_id=9949  SUBSCRIBE to SOME MORE NEWS: https:...

Hi. On today's episode, we look at how the U.S. became so car-centric, why more walkable cities are probably the way to go, and what we can do to loosen the car industry's mechanical grip on our urban planning. Plus, the cars in Pixar's "Cars" have to eat and go to the bathroom. How does that work? SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cmOrze75T5B0cuGzXnweZYF9wbv9RFGr9MRza21PZpw/edit?usp=sh...

Hi. Kyla Scanlon (@kylascan) joins Katy and Cody to talk about what doomed Silicon Valley Bank, how venture capitalists exacerbated the crisis, "woke banks," and if it's possible to bring down inflation without people losing their jobs. Support us on our PATREON: http://patreon.com/somemorenews  Check out our MERCH STORE: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/somemorenews?ref_id=9949  SUBSCRIBE to SOME...

Hi. The GOP has been in control of the House for just over two months, but all they can seem to do is promote awful legislation, hold performative investigations, and fight amongst themselves. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gmPVNdVVRPIu19mAxR87AVKaYwiw3zGIye3Kj1AL7Fw/edit?usp=sharing Support us on our PATREON: http://patreon.com/somemorenews  Check out our MERCH STORE: https://www.te...

Hi. On today's episode, Katy and Cody discuss Michael Knowles' disgusting comments at CPAC, the escalation in anti-trans rhetoric, Elon Musk's chaotic week, and Tucker Carlson's unsuccessful attempts to rewrite history. Please fill out our SURVEY: https://kastmedia.com/survey/  Support us on our PATREON: http://patreon.com/somemorenews  Check out our MERCH STORE: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/s...

Hi. There's been a lot of talk about Hollywood going woke and thus going broke. But is this really true? Is Hollywood, perhaps, pretty un-woke? Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dbgpazT9a9MqgJdZ-3W1f0UPOVVhUHjl-bRUCQ0yyp8/edit?usp=sharing Please fill out our SURVEY: https://kastmedia.com/survey/  Support us on our PATREON: http://patreon.com/somemorenews  Check out our MERCH STORE: http...

Hi. Allison Raskin (@AllisonRaskin) joins Cody Johnston to talk about the COVID-19 "Lab Leak Theory," Samuel Alito's sudden concern about fairness in government policy, and Eli Lilly lowering the cost of insulin possibly because of Elon Musk's screw-up. Please fill out our SURVEY: https://kastmedia.com/survey/  Support us on our PATREON: http://patreon.com/somemorenews  Check out our MERCH STORE:...

Hi. Corporations and industry groups spend billions of dollars on lobbying members of Congress. On today's episode, we look at some things we only have (or have way less regulated than we should) because of lobbying. Please fill out our SURVEY: https://kastmedia.com/survey/  Support us on our PATREON: http://patreon.com/somemorenews  Check out our MERCH STORE: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/some...

Hi. Bridget Todd (@BridgetMarie) joins Katy and Cody to talk about the Biden administration's unforced error in East Palestine, Ohio, Marjorie Taylor Greene's "National Divorce" proposal, and the dwindling number of safe and inclusive communication spaces on the internet. Please fill out our SURVEY: https://kastmedia.com/survey/ Support us on our PATREON: http://patreon.com/somemorenews Check out...

Hi. On today's episode, Katy and Cody discuss the latest happenings over at Musk HQ (including the big guy's anger at not being as popular as he wants to be), the not-so-terrifying spy balloon (#kisstheballoon), and things right-wingers are irrationally angry about this week. Plus, we talk briefly at the end about the devastating earthquake and sending aid to Turkey and Syria. Here are some links,...

Hi. Conservatives love to label poor people as lazy and irresponsible, but America makes life incredibly difficult and expensive for the poor in ways that keep them at a stark disadvantage. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VqSoBpuab2HYj_dcboORMh-JYV8V_1CVGbpM9bMfaHc/edit?usp=sharing Please fill out our SURVEY: https://kastmedia.com/survey/ Support us on our PATREON: http://patreon.com/...

Hi. Some More News head writer David Bell (@MovieHooligan) joins Katy and Cody to talk about the killing of Tyre Nichols, the College Board caving to Ron DeSantis on AP African American Studies, and the (possible) end of Netflix password-sharing. Please fill out our SURVEY: https://kastmedia.com/survey/ Support us on our PATREON: http://patreon.com/somemorenews Check out our MERCH STORE: https://w...

Hi. The airlines really screwed things up over the holidays and have made flying a generally awful experience for decades. Here's why that is (spoiler alert: capitalism and deregulation) and how we could potentially make it better. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nyCo5G7cyBF4ulQHdZwipCEU_f0qXBWwbIqK4opDT8A/edit?usp=sharing  Please fill out our SURVEY: https://kastmedia.com/survey/ Sup...

Hi. On today's episode, Katy and Cody discuss ANOTHER former vice president whose home is swarming with classified documents, the recent mass shootings in California, Josh Hawley's unserious attempt to ban stock trading by members of Congress, and the spiraling of the M&M front in the culture war. Please fill out our SURVEY: https://kastmedia.com/survey/ Support us on our PATREON: http://patreon.c...

Hi. In today's episode, we look at the very simple but also impossibly complex causes of the U.S. housing crisis, and what we might be able to do about it. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1etS0yIDMGhfkAxK-A6mmpJfO1BKQc0v8sgAT6mQ3u6Y/edit?usp=sharing Please fill out our SURVEY: https://kastmedia.com/survey/ Support us on our PATREON: http://patreon.com/somemorenews Check out our MERCH S...

Hi. Daniel O'Brien (@DOB_INC) joins Katy and Cody to talk about Alec Baldwin getting charged with involuntary manslaughter, George Santos' escalating lies, and Steven Crowder's dissatisfaction with the contract offer he received from DailyWire+. (If you're interested, here's the real Alec Baldwin Instagram video to match with Daniel's pitch-perfect impression: https://www.instagram.com/p/CnDAmWZqY...

Hi. For Part 2, we look at how The Twitter Files don't show the kind of nefarious intent that Elon Musk hoped they would, and analyze why he bought Twitter in the first place (other than being forced to). Please fill out our SURVEY: https://kastmedia.com/survey/ Support us on our PATREON: http://patreon.com/somemorenews Check out our MERCH STORE: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/somemorenews?ref_i...

Hi. Mara Wilson (@MaraWilson) joins Katy and Cody to talk about Joe Biden's secret stash of classified documents, George Santos' many lies, gas stoves being the dumb new culture war thing, and Tucker Carlson's obsession with M&Ms. Plus, we start off with a Holidays update and chat with Mara about generating energy coming out of the holidays. Please fill out our SURVEY: https://kastmedia.com/survey...

Hi. Elon Musk was forced to buy Twitter a few months ago. Despite his claims of being a "free speech absolutist," his actions since buying Twitter show that he's a liar and hypocrite who readily censors speech that doesn't personally benefit him. Please fill out our SURVEY: https://kastmedia.com/survey/ Support us on our PATREON: http://patreon.com/somemorenews Check out our MERCH STORE: https://w...

Another Even More Q's is here! Katy and Cody give A's to your Q's about holiday food, music, traditions, and explore what Nightmare Before Christmas-style holiday towns they'd like to visit. Plus, they respond to a question regarding if they've been too hard on Biden. We're off for the next few weeks, so Happy Holidays, Happy New Year, and we'll see you in 2023! Please fill out our SURVEY: https:/...