Best Shut Up and Answer the Question Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 45: The Grace of Grace with Grace Hull! 1:08:21

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In this, the forty-fifth episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, the boys are joined by Ethan's Horrible Histories The Concert cast mate Grace Hull and ask her who she would like to be stuck in a lift with. On the way they discuss celebrities in a tundra, square dancing in the womb and so so so so so much piss. Please don't sue us! Grace can be…

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TBD | Rebroadcast: Dupes! 34:01

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Note: This episode was originally published on July 27, 2025. There’s an entire economy devoted to seeing what products are trending—clothing, skin care, even Greek Islands—and delivering you a cheaper knock-off to buy. Guest: Mia Sato, reporter for The Verge Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole …

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Decoder Ring | Cozy Autumn Mysteries 51:10

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While the What Next team works their way from preparingfood to sleeping it off, enjoy this episode on fall’s flavorful favorites fromour friends at Decoder Ring. We’ll be back to regular programming on Sunday. Autumn may have more cozy signifiers than any otherseason—though we all have our own favorites. Maybe for you it’s sweaterweather, football …

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2 National Guard members in critical condition after D.C. shooting 43:21

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Tonight on The Last Word: Republicans are divided on how to handle health care and affordability. Also, 21 states sue over Donald Trump’s SNAP cuts for legal immigrants. And Trump faces legal resistance. Ken Dilanian, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Nicole Santa Cruz, Sister Simone Campbell, Marc Santia, Rob D'Amico, and Skye Perryman join Jonathan Capeh…

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Exploding toilet cancels gig - but will the band and fans get their money back?; Is Spotify putting up prices again?; and yet more Baby Shark news 29:34

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Get more TPOM in the post-show "lock-in" – try it for FREE!: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/thepriceofmusic/membership⁠ ==== Your weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works. In this week’s episode of The Price of Music, Steve and Stu unwrap the week's music biz goings-on: An exploding toilet caused a gig cancellation – but what now for the ban…

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Why You Can't Avoid Wicked 29:14

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With the release of Wicked: For Good, spectacle is back in theaters and back on the press circuit: Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo are again “holding space” along with each other’s individual fingers and other quirks they picked up along the way. This is, apparently, how movies are promoted now. Guest: Michael Schulman, staff writer at The New York…

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Lawrence: Congressional Republicans are stuck with Donald Trump. And they know that it's hopeless. 44:07

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Tonight on The Last Word: The GOP is distancing from an increasingly unpopular Donald Trump. Also, the Justice Department refuses to release the files in the Tom Homan bribery probe. Plus, six Democrats tell the military not to follow unlawful orders. And USAID workers sue Elon Musk over illegal DOGE firings. Rep. Brendan Boyle, Sen. Adam Schiff, a…

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Kevin Jonas Talks ‘Bucket-List’ Jonas Brothers Christmas Movie & (Finally!) Making His Solo Debut With ‘Changing’: ‘I Feel Like I’ve Lived This Song’ 35:40

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Kevin Jonas, the eldest Jonas Brother, just put out his solo debut single “Changing” last week, and we talked to him all about why now was the right time for his own music, how he found the perfect song, and whether there will be more solo Kevin music on the horizon. Plus, in addition to their ongoing Greetings From Your Hometown Tour, the brothers…

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Could We Get Peace In Ukraine? 24:40

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The Trump administration has announced a 28-point plan to end the war in Ukraine that involves ceding territory, giving up on joining NATO and reducing its military—in essence an extremely, even suspiciously, friendly deal for Russia and Russian demands. How does Ukraine play this without losing a powerful ally or the war? Guest: Fred Kaplan, Slate…

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High on the Hill: A Thanksgiving episode! 41:24

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Once a month, I'm joined by a cool person for an episode of high on the Hill. Emma returns for a special Thanksgiving episode! We're running through the high notes we keep in our phone- this time it's football, babies are not billboards, Yellowjackets and more!

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Communication, Trust, Consent, and Friends. 46:10

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What do building a deep bond with your loving partner of 50 years, establishing boundaries before (or during!) a one night stand, or simply ordering a cup of coffee on the go all have in common? Communication! Probably THE biggest and most important tool we have in life. The skill we use to draw personal lines in the sand, and write the rules we ad…

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How Planned Parenthood Got Defunded 32:33

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Between the drastic budget cuts and provisions in the Big Beautiful Bill, the Trump administration has found a way to drain Planned Parenthood and other reproductive health centers and cut off access to abortion services—as well as any other health care those clinics provided. Guests: Shefali Luthra, reproductive health reporter at The 19th, author…

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TBD | The Surveillance Interstate 31:00

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Tracking a license plate across the country has never been easier, which is good news if your car has been stolen, but in an era of ICE and Border Patrol raids, these warrantless searches feel increasingly invasive—and unconstitutional. Guest: Joseph Cox, co-founder of 404 Media and host of the 404 Media podcast. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe …

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GOP start to break with Trump on other issues after Epstein vote 41:24

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Tonight on The Last Word: Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign from Congress. Also, a Fox poll finds Donald Trump’s approval on the economy hits a new low. Plus, officials ousted or fired from Trump’s Justice Department detail the damage done to DOJ. And a Democrat seeks a historic flip in a deep-red Tennessee district. Rep. Eugene Vindman, …

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Bonus: SchadenFriday: Are You Fitter Than an ICE Applicant? 5:30

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You can have enough ICE recruits or you can have standards for the shape that they’re in, but you can’t have both—this was just one lesson Donald Trump could have learned this week, in between hosting a summit of McDonald’s franchise owners and calling a reporter “piggie.” Guest: Rebecca Onion, Slate senior staff writer. This episode is member-excl…

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TBD | Crypto Keeps Criming 24:57

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Trump promised to stop the “persecution” of the cryptocurrency industry. He did call off the SEC investigations that began under Biden, and pardoned Binance cofounder and ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao. But is the crypto industry ultimately better off because of that? Guest: David Yaffe-Bellany, tech reporter for the New York Times. Want more What Next TBD?…

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Lawrence: The Trump presidency is collapsing like the Berlin Wall collapsed 42:40

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Tonight on The Last Word: The Justice Department has 29 days to release the Epstein files. Also, the U.S. unemployment rate rises to 4.4%. And Congress has a December 31 deadline to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Brendan Boyle, and Sen. Tammy Baldwin join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcas…

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Who Killed the Penny? She Did. 25:40

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People have been talking about how the penny is more trouble than it’s worth for 50 years—so why drop it now? And—other than having nothing to put in our loafers—will it be missed? Guest: Caity Weaver, writer at The Atlantic. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and across all your f…

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Lawrence: Donald Trump put his surrender and humiliation in writing signing Epstein files bill 42:46

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump says he signed a bill to release the Epstein files. Also, the Justice Department acknowledges a full grand jury never saw the final James Comey indictment. And Boston Mayor Michelle Wu stands up to “wannabe dictators.” Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, and Mayor Michelle Wu join Lawrence O’Donnell…

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Episode 44: Bono's Lament 54:01

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In this, the forty-fourth episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, the boys speculate on Bono Vox from the U2's state of mind. On the way they discuss distasteful comedy, put Amanda Holden on blast and Ethan becomes a jock. Please don't sue us! Tickets for Ethan's tour of Horrible Histories the Concert can be purchased here: https://birminghamst…

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Why don't venues advertise set times for gigs?; Ticket resale prices capped in the UK; Megadeth brew beer; How many people are already listening to "All I Want For Christmas Is You"?; & much more... 35:16

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One more round? The post-show "lock-in" is just for our ⁠⁠Patreon Superfans⁠⁠ - try it for FREE!: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/c/thepriceofmusic/membership ==== Your weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works. In this week’s episode of The Price of Music, Steve and Stu pour a couple of foaming pints of: Stu’s Big Number is 10 million – but how …

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Sudan on the Brink 29:39

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Ongoing civil war in Sudan has left tens of thousands dead, with millions displaced. A country of great natural resources, regional foreign governments have chosen sides—but foreign aid from the US that had mitigated some of the war’s damage is gone. Guest: David Miliband, president and CEO of the International Rescue Committee, former UK foreign s…

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Lawrence: Humiliated Trump's dictatorship over Republicans is coming apart with the Epstein vote 42:25

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Tonight on The Last Word: The Epstein files release bill now heads to Donald Trump. Also, Trump continues his pattern of cozying up to strongmen. And Epstein survivors demand transparency from Congress. Rep. Ro Khanna and Lisa Rubin join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Appl…

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Justice for Thanksgiving! Before We Ski Into December, We Have Your 2025 Turkey Day Entertainment & Playlist 41:07

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Mariah Carey might say "It's time" for Christmas, but what about Thanksgiving? We're chatting all about this year's slate of major music entertainment that will happen on Thanksgiving Day on television, along with a smattering of Katie's favorite Thanksgiving songs. Plus, we've got chart news on Rosalía, Olivia Dean, sombr and more! Learn more abou…

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I can't shut up about crying (and other stuff) 26:56

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It's time for a solo episode on everything I can't shut up about! This time, I can't shut up about a conversation on productivity, crying, my trip to New York, and all the music and TV I'm obsessed with it.

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Have the Epstein Files Broken MAGA? 30:35

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You can’t really blame Donald Trump for thinking he could just handwave away the Epstein Files. But for the first time in what feels like forever, his base, the GOP, and his own desires don’t quite align. Guest: Will Sommer, senior reporter at the Bulwark. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Ne…

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Lawrence: There will be a massive rebellion against Trump when the House votes on Epstein files 40:35

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Tonight on The Last Word: The House is expected to vote on releasing the Epstein files Tuesday. Also, Kash Patel’s girlfriend is reportedly receiving FBI security detail. And Democrats shift their focus to affordability amid rising inflation and Trump tariffs. Rep. Robert Garcia, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Ken Dilanian, and Governor-Elect Abigail Spanberg…

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Therapy Training, The Right Therapist, & You Can't Bang a Boomer... Can you?! 51:43

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Welcome back! Alex went away, so our hosts have been apart for nearly a month. It's time to get reacquainted, have some fun and solve some problems. Welcome back from CA banter, Therapy training banter, Internal family Systems, and parts work. 24:40 Question 1 - Lovey and affectionate, but no sex. Is this the right therapist? 38:55 Question 2 - My …

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The National Guard Is Asking Questions 28:19

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Trump can’t seem to decide if the National Guard is needed in American cities to stop violent crime, or to assist ICE deportations, or something else entirely. And the lack of a clear and present crisis is starting to make some Guard members uncomfortable. Guest: Kat Lonsdorf, news reporter for National Public Radio. Want more What Next? Subscribe …

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TBD | How Meta Profits Off Fraud 32:09

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The parent company of Facebook and Instagram, Meta, doesn’t (just) have a scam problem—with 10 percent of its revenue coming from scam ads, and a third of all successful scams in America using a Meta platform at some point, it’s more an interdependence with scammers. Guest: Jeff Horwitz, tech reporter for Reuters. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe…

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Trump wants DOJ to investigate others tied to Epstein 39:39

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump retreats on food tariffs amid anger across the country over high prices. Also, Vice President JD Vance’s claims on AI, robots, and wage growth raise questions. Plus, the House now plans to spike a Senate GOP payout provision. And Democrats eye a possible U.S. House pickup in Tennessee. Rep. Eric Swalwell, Just…

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TBD | Data Centers on the Ballot 25:10

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They don’t cut cleanly along party lines, but data centers, and where they get built, became an election issue in Virginia. With so many more data centers to build, are we looking at a new trend? Guest: Margaret Barthel, reporter covering northern Virginia for WAMU. Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the…

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Lawrence: Trump is lost in his own fear about the Epstein emails. His silence proves it. 42:34

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Tonight on The Last Word: New Jeffrey Epstein emails spark a push to release the Epstein files. Also, Rep. Jamie Raskin calls on Todd Blanche to testify over Ghislaine Maxwell reports. And Epstein emails claim Donald Trump “knew about the girls.” Andrew Weissmann, Rep. Jamie Raskin, and Julie K. Brown join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show…

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Wikipedia Enters the Culture Wars 26:28

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Why would Elon Musk attempt to replace Wikipedia—which is already quite futuristic, utopian and accurate—with a faulty, hallucinatory A.I.-powered “Grokipedia”? Well, see, he called it “Wokepedia…” Guest: Stephen Harrison, writer, tech lawyer, author of “Why Editing Wikipedia Is Becoming More Dangerous” for Slate and The Editors, a novel about Wiki…

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Lawrence: In newly public emails Epstein says 'of course' Trump 'knew about the girls' 42:25

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump is repeatedly mentioned in newly public Epstein emails. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson plans a vote on Epstein next week, as the Trump White House fails to contain the crisis. Rep. Ro Khanna, Andrew Weissmann, and Barry Levine join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads,…

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Episode 43: Updates, Tours and A Master Chef 50:03

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In this, the forty-third episode of Shut Up and Answer the Question, Ethan and Sean haven't seen each other for a while so they catch up for forty minutes and then half heartedly answer a question. On the way, they discuss being a chef, going on a UK tour with Horrible Histories and building a community centre or something. Please don't sue us! Tic…

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No, Women Didn't Ruin the Workplace 32:17

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It didn’t take long to go from Beyoncé holding for applause in front of the word “FEMINISM” to a headline in the New York Times asking “Did Women Ruin the Workplace?” How long is this backlash going to last? Guest: Danielle Kurtzleben, political correspondent at NPR. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the wh…

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Why have The 1975 deleted a song? Can YOU tell the difference between AI music & real music (Answer: no.); An answer to why Fleetwood Mac are still popular; And music made £8bn for the UK in 2024… 34:03

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Have you heard the now-legendary post-show "lock-in" section, just for our ⁠Patreon Superfans⁠? Try it for FREE!: https://www.patreon.com/c/thepriceofmusic/membership ======= Your weekly guide to the music biz and how it all works. In this week’s episode of The Price of Music, our dynamic duo Steve and Stu grapple with the following: Stu’s Big Numb…

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Lawrence: Trump says 65% of Americans are ‘FOOLS!’ 41:02

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Tonight on The Last Word: The House vote on the Senate’s funding bill is expected on Wednesday. Also, NBC News reports Ghislaine Maxwell’s emails say she is “happier” in minimum security prison. Plus, Trump floats the idea of $2,000 tariff rebate checks. And Trump could be forced to refund his tariffs. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, Jason Furman, and Lor…

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Why Is 'Golden' From 'KPop Demon Hunters' Up for Song of the Year But Not Record? Chatting Through 2026 Grammy Nominations 39:26

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On this week's Billboard Pop Shop Podcast, Katie & Keith are chatting through the 2026 Grammy nominations, starting with the Big Four categories (album, record and song of the year, plus best new artist), and continuing with our pop-focused musings down the list. Question No. 1: Why is "Golden" -- the breakout hit from Netflix's musical juggernaut …

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We have to live in reality! 41:56

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Bald & Bougie is back to complain with me and talk about our book club that's not about a book it's about a TV show! On the docket for today: the time change, we FINALLY squash our Taylor beef, and a rowdy bar guest who is cold and has to pee. And we're reviewing Wednesday on Netflix!

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How To Lose a Government Shutdown 27:13

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It has been the longest government shutdown on record. Why did the Democrats choose this moment—right after elections proved how unpopular Donald Trump and his policies truly are—to cave in and end it? Guest: Jamelle Bouie, New York Times opinion columnist. Want more What Next? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What N…

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Lawrence: With Trump's shutdown ending, Dems are closer than ever to forcing Epstein files release 43:39

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Tonight on The Last Word: The Senate votes 60-40 on a bill to end the government shutdown. Also, Donald Trump pardons several people who tried to overturn the 2020 election. And states fight back and win against Trump’s cuts to SNAP. Rep. Jamie Raskin and Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell join Lawrence O’Donnell. To listen to this show…

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Young Love, Emotional Decisions, Tarot Card Therapy 42:52

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Did the week really go that fast!? It's time for another episode of Problem Solved. This week's episode is a calming feast of emotion, stories from the 90's, love, grief, and easygoing conversion. We hope you love it, and share your comments, because we love those comments Problemistas, so press play and hit us up. Fun personal memories and banter.…

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Is Special Ed Getting Left Behind? 28:08

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Children with disabilities' place in public schools—though legally mandated—has often been tenuous at best. Now the Trump Administration is targeting the department that oversees special ed. What does that mean for kids and their parents? Guest: Pepper Stetler, author of A Measure of Intelligence: One Mother’s Reckoning with the IQ Test and profess…

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TBD | Why Tesla Is Paying Elon a Trillion Bucks 30:45

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Tesla shareholders just approved a trillion dollar (with a t!) pay package for Elon Musk. Is it enough incentive to keep him around the company and away from verbal spats with government officials? Because the whole Musk empire is still reeling from that dalliance. Guest: Faiz Siddiqui, tech reporter at The Washington Post and author of Hubris Maxi…

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Ali Velshi: Trump's reaction to Tuesday's crushing election defeat? Basically, 'Let them eat cake' 41:34

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Tonight on The Last Word: Donald Trump dismisses voters’ cost of living concerns. Also, the House remains out of session on day 38 of the record-setting government shutdown. Plus, the shutdown is pushing more Americans towards food insecurity. And California voters approve of a new redistricting measure. Timothy Snyder, Rep. Eric Swalwell, Sister S…

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Bonus: SchadenFriday | Muslim, Millennial, Mr. Mayor Mamdani 5:52

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Well well well. Looks like being a truculent, aging sex pest who clearly hates the constituency he aspires to rule only works in national elections. In New York City, Zohran Mamdani overcame the longshot odds that came from being charismatic, energetic, and actually interested in government. Guest: Aymann Ismail, Slate staff writer and author of “M…

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TBD | The Nick Fuentes Problem 25:23

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Nick Fuentes—an openly antisemitic, openly racist, openly sexist type who once was persona non grata in all but the unseemliest of online spaces—sat down with former Fox News star Tucker Carlson this week, setting off a debate between the “whoa whoa whoa, we’re not Nazis over here” branch of conservatives and the “well now, hold on a minute” wing. …

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Lawrence: Trump looking away from a man in need should be the portrait for his second term 42:13

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Tonight on The Last Word: The government shutdown disrupts air travel as the FAA cuts flights. Also, Donald Trump oversees the worst year for U.S. layoffs since 2009. Plus, Trump loyalist Elise Stefanik plans on announcing a run for New York governor. And polls show voters are rejecting Trump’s economic policies. Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Jared Bernstein…

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