Ryan, Noah, and Lou discuss developments from other countries in 2025, and the lessons the US may learn from them.

In a year without Geniuses, Ryan, Noah, and Lou discuss some of the people who fought to make 2025 better.

Ryan, Noah, and Lou discuss the arc of Jeff Bezos, once held up as one of the good billionaires, now happy to help the Trump administration.

Ryan, Noah, and Lou discuss waves of layoffs and consolidations that have hit the TV and video game industries.

Ryan, Noah, and Lou discuss the ongoing federal government shutdown

Ryan, Lou, and Matt discuss the shutdown's impact on healthcare, and hospital closures caused by the GOP megabill.

Ryan and Noah are joined by James to discuss academic freedom and the threats to it that have emerged over the last couple years.

Ryan, Hannah, Miriam, and Edwin discuss homelessness amid crackdowns by the Trump administration and Mayor Malik Evans

Ryan, Noah, and Lou discuss the new requirements imposed on American safety net programs in the GOP omnibus bill

Episode 235 - Anti Intellectualism by Punching Out