Ana Marie Cox has stood at the intersection of culture, politics and conversation for more than two decades, focusing on the big questions and quiet struggles we all face. Join her for thoughtful discussions about issues that challenge and inspire, comfort and empower. With wit and empathy, Ana breaks down complex topics and connects the personal to the political, so we can all make our days matter more.
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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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What if instead of being on the brink of disaster, we’re on the cusp of a better world? No one can deny the challenges the world faces, from pandemics to climate change to authoritarianism. But pessimism and despair are too easy a response. Each week, Progress Network Founder Zachary Karabell and Executive Director Emma Varvaloucas convene a diverse panel of experts to discuss the central issues of our era, including sustainability, polarization, work, and the economy, and make the case for ...
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The Churn is SYFY WIRE's episode by episode breakdown of Amazon Prime's The Expanse featuring the talents of Ana Marie Cox and Dan Drezner who dissect the intricate plots of the show and analyze them through the lens of political science.
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The Stakes is your look at the week's news, without the filler of talking heads and clickbait. Every week, MTV’s Holly Anderson and her team of writers — including Ana Marie Cox and Jamil Smith — guide you through the week’s news, social justice issues, and culture stories through a mix interviews, essays, special reporting, and poetry. The Stakes is investigative, thoughtful, and BS-free.
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Even More News: Close The Gaetz, Get Your Mace w/Ana Marie Cox
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Hi. Ana Marie Cox joins Katy and Cody to talk about House Republicans' attack on trans rights and centrist Democrats throwing the trans community under the bus. They also discuss Matt Gaetz withdrawing his name for Attorney General, Dr. Oz, Pete Hegseth, and how to talk with your Trumpy family over Thanksgiving (if at all). For a very limited time,…
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Parker Molloy joins Ana to dig into the emotional toll of today’s political landscape, exploring everything from personal survival strategies to the strange comfort of horror films. — For all episodes, exclusive content, and to join the conversation, support us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/AnaMarieCox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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The Throes of Trumplandia with Ana Marie Cox
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How can Americans interact with the opposing political party after such a divisive election? Can community building help Americans look past what is happening at the federal level? Are there groups of people that should now be looking to leave the United States? In their first conversation since the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, Zachary and Emma…
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The Progress Report: Legislative Transplants
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In this week's Progress Report, Emma discusses significant advancements in medical science, particularly in bone marrow transplants, highlighting a startup called Ossium that is innovating donor matching. She also covers Colombia's legislative success in banning child marriage after a long campaign, the discovery of the world's largest single piece…
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Some More News: Elon Musk and the New Owners of Space
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Hi. Companies owned by Elon Musk are now essential to how nations explore space and get connected on satellite internet. Perhaps Musk and other billionaires shouldn't be able to do unfettered capitalism in the cosmos? Especially when they claim to be driven and inspired by stories of moneyless space communism? Every week of November, AG1 will be ru…
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How do Americans overcome political polarization? Is not having a monolithic Latino or Black vote good for America? What are some benefits and drawbacks to a Trump presidency? Zachary and Emma speak with Robert Wright, author of "Why Buddhism is True” and host of the podcast and newsletter "NonZero.” They discuss Trump's possible impact and strateg…
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Even More News: Donald Trump's Cabinet of Embarrassing Reprobates
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Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody and Jonathan discuss the many unqualified and frightening people Donald Trump is nominating to be on his cabinet. Plus, they talk about the potential merits, drawbacks, and pitfalls of cutting Trump voters out of your life. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased …
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The Progress Report: Recovered Life Expectancy
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In this week's Progress Report, Zachary and Emma discuss various stories that highlight progress in society. They cover the cloning of the black-footed ferret as a conservation effort, innovations in breast pump technology, trends in American life expectancy, and the recent developments in sexually transmitted infections. What Could Go Right? is pr…
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Some More News: America's Nightmare Sleep Industry
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Hi. Losing sleep lately? For no reason whatsoever? Capitalism has solutions: wearable tech, apps, and other self-help tricks that don't really work. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage this election season. Subscribe for 50% off unlimited access – their biggest discount – through our l…
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Even More News: The Painful Reality of a Second Trump Term
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Hi. Robert Evans joins Katy and Cody to break down what went wrong in the 2024 election, lessons the Democrats can (and must) learn for the future, and the importance of community during Trump's second term. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage this election season. Subscribe for 50% of…
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Some More News 2024 Election Livestream Replay
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Hi. Can't get enough of Election Night? Relive all the magical moments – the crippling anxiety, the impending sense of doom, the Warmbo, the live ad-reads – in this replay of the "best" moments from Tuesday night. Featuring Katy, Cody, Jonathan, Dave Bell, Will Gordh, and special guest Kat Abughazaleh. We'll be back with an all-new Even More News t…
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In this Progress Report, Zachary and Emma reflect on the recent election results, discussing the implications of Donald Trump's potential second term and the broader political landscape in the U.S. They emphasize the importance of moving beyond outrage and focusing on constructive governance while acknowledging the complexities of American democrac…
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The Day After: Comedian Josh Gondelman joins Ana to unpack the reality of Trump’s victory, process what it means, explore paths forward, and tackle an important question: Is hope a sign of strength or an indulgence? — For all episodes, exclusive content, and to join the conversation, support us on Patreon at http://www.patreon.com/AnaMarieCox Learn…
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Ana Marie Cox has stood at the intersection of culture, politics and conversation for more than two decades, focusing on the big questions and quiet struggles we all face. Join her for thoughtful discussions about issues that challenge and inspire, comfort and empower. For all episodes, exclusive content, and to join the conversation, support us on…
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Maggots, Monkeys, and Mars with Mary Roach
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Why are the elderly our top candidates for a Mars mission? How bad is sexual intercourse while researchers are asking questions? What's it like to be mugged by monkeys? Zachary and Emma speak with Mary Roach, the eclectic and quirky author of several books about what she calls "curious science," including "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers…
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Welcome to Day 0 of "90 Days with Ana Marie Cox." It’s Election Day, and Ana is here with a final reminder to cast your vote and highlight a few other ways you can help. — Watch along on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/@90DaysWithAnaMarieCox Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Welcome to Day 3 of 90 Days with Ana Marie Cox. Today Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan joined Ana to discuss resiliency, playing to win, feeding kids, protecting trans rights and everyone's least favorite thing: silly season. Go vote!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Even More News: Election Time: Trump's MAGA Rally, Kamala's Closing Argument, Elon's Fluids
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Hi. Jane Coaston from "What A Day" joins Katy and Cody to discuss the vibes heading into Election Week, who is and is not garbage, and Elon Musk's promise to tank the economy if Trump wins. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage this election season. Subscribe for 50% off unlimited access…
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In this week's Progress Report, Zachary and Emma discuss various topics including the upcoming US presidential election, concerns about political violence, historical context of such violence, recent changes in citizenship rights in Malaysia, and innovations in aviation regulations. They emphasize the importance of focusing on positive developments…
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Welcome to Day 5 of 90 Days with Ana Marie Cox. Today Ana talked with community organizer Emily Hauser about her atomic GOTV Google Doc, how to have hard talks, and getting the yet gettable votes for Harris Walz without making Thanksgiving suck! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Some More News: Orange Man Still Bad
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Hi. Former president Donald Trump is bad. He is a criminal, a sex pest, a racist, and a wannabe dictator. He was a bad president and is a bad person. And he might be the president again? Really? Are we.... are we really maybe doing this again? Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage this e…
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Past and Present Power with Peter Frankopan
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Has western civilization fallen behind the rest of the world? Should the United States and Great Britain establish better foreign policy with the rising Global South? What can history teach us about global viewpoints? Zachary and Emma speak with Peter Frankopan, global history professor at Oxford and author of several books including his recent tit…
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Welcome to Day 6 of 90 Days with Ana Marie Cox and the triumphant return of our friend Parker Malloy who joined Ana to talk about the Washington Post non-endorsement, the role trans rights has played in the election, vote tally dream scenarios and of course the usual anxiety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Welcome to Day 10 of 90 Days with Ana Marie Cox. Today, Ana talked to executive producer Beau Friedlander about fascism, mutual support groups, 12-foot skeletons and ecological collapse! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Loud Tree Media and Ana Marie Cox
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The Progress Report: Advancements and Deposits
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In this week's Progress Report, Zachary and Emma discuss positive developments in various sectors, including election insights, advancements in mRNA vaccine technology, the environmental impact of COVID-19 on flu strains, and the discovery of lithium deposits in the U.S. They emphasize the importance of focusing on constructive news amidst a landsc…
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Even More News: Trump Likes Hitler, Elon Hates Election Laws, and Tim Pool's Beanie Babies
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Hi. Kat Abughazaleh joins Katy and Cody to discuss Kamala Harris' last-minute opportunity to court voters angry about genocide, Donald Trump's unsurprising praise of Hitler, Elon Musk's attempt at subverting federal election laws, Blade Runner 2049, and Tim Pool's big little announcement.Right now, Whisker is offering $75 off Litter-Robot bundles. …
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