HILARITY ENSUES

On this episode of Hilarity Ensues, Donna takes a humorous and thought-provoking look at the rise of self-proclaimed experts, including the relationship discussions on Tonight's Conversation. Are we getting sound advice, or just entertaining opinions?

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Big Tech is offering farmers millions to turn generations of farmland into AI data centers, but some farmers are saying, "KICK ROCKS!" Today on Hilarity Ensues, Donna is flying solo while Jeff is on sabbatical, discussing two farmers who refused to sell, the hidden water demands of AI, conservation easements, and the power of eminent domain.

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This week on Hilarity Ensues, Donna is flying solo while Jeff takes some time off! We're talking about San Francisco's Guerrilla Grafters, who are turning ordinary trees into fruit-producing food sources, and Amazon delivery drivers wearing devices that monitor their movements. Is it safety, surveillance, or just another example of common sense taking a vacation? Plus, Donna shares her iHeartRadio Top Host journey and how you can support her with daily votes.

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How do you allegedly plan a murder in 2026 while leaving behind a digital trail of 107,000 text messages? Donna and Jeff unpack the Caleb Flynn murder trial, the affair, the jaw-dropping messages, and the courtroom testimony that turned a secret relationship into 34 books of evidence. We’re talking smartphones, bad decisions, and one very important question: What the hell were you thinking?

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Last week, we talked economic indicators. This week, we're talking about the indicators hitting us where it hurts, the grocery cart. From $7 sardines and skyrocketing diesel prices to questionable oxtails and fears about the food supply, Donna and Jeff ask: Are we facing a food shortage, or is food simply becoming too expensive to afford?
We're separating fact from fear and, of course, finding something to laugh about along the way.

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Forget Wall Street, we’re checking the strip club! 😂 This week on Hilarity Ensues, Donna and Jeff take a hilarious look at the unconventional signs that people may be feeling the economic squeeze. From a viral story about a woman secretly living in a 24-hour gym, to a fake but totally believable cruise ship hair salon, to a Las Vegas strip club shutting its doors, we’re asking: What really tells you when people are running out of disposable income?

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The dating pool has officially been contaminated! 😂 Donna unpacks the wild case of a man accused of posing as a wealthy NFL player and allegedly scamming more than two dozen women out of $1.3 million. Fake wealth, a fake financial adviser, bogus investments, and very real money.


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This week on Hilarity Ensues, Donna and Jeff talk about why “exposure” doesn’t pay the bills, after an NBA athlete reportedly asked a Vancouver bakery for a free cake. Then they dive into Hollywood’s child-star business, from Coogan Accounts and long workdays to parents managing their kids’ money. It’s funny, eye-opening, and raises one big question: Who’s really benefiting when the child is the star?

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Ray J and Orlando Brown stepped into the ring and we're still trying to figure out who thought this was a good idea! Donna and Jeff break down the bizarre celebrity boxing match, the controversy surrounding both men, and Claressa Shields reminding everyone what REAL boxing looks like. Expect plenty of laughs, sarcasm, and a few questions nobody thought to ask before fight night.

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From “groovy” and “talk to the hand” to “rizz,” “aura farming,” and “AI slop,” Donna and Jeff take a hilarious trip through slang across the decades. We’ll dive into the 2026 additions to Urban Dictionary, decode the newest phrases, revisit slang from the ’70s, ’80s, ’90s and early 2000s, and decide which words deserve to survive and which need to be retired.

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