This week the Rational Animals discuss how political comedians and talking heads are not intellectuals. Kirk notes a clear contradiction in Bill Maher's thinking, while Dave examines Stephen Crowder and Ben Shapiro. What's the difference between an intellectual and an entertainer, and why do people prefer to watch comedians and talking heads? Look up The Rational Animals Podcast on iTunes!

On this week's edition of The Good, The Bad, and The Ridiculous, we discuss the Nobel Laureate's letter to Greenpeace, the police shootings in Baton Rouge and Falcon Heights, the opening of the Noah's Ark theme park in Kentucky, revisionist history, and the Juno mission to Jupiter. Subscribe on iTunes!

This week we discuss why hidden fees are a method of deception, and why Islamophobia is nonsense. Look up The Rational Animals podcast on iTunes and subscribe!

The Rational Animals are back to weekly shows, spinning off The Good, The Bad, and The Ridiculous into its own podcast! This week we discuss LAPD body cameras, Orlando, self defense in Denmark, nuclear power, and more! Subscribe on iTunes!

Is the United States a democracy? Was it intended to be a democracy? Does luck fuel success? Are pay-for-play and bringer shows unfair to artists? Tune into this episode of The Rational Animals Podcast to find out!

This week The Rational Animals have David Kirsh back on in a new segment, Dave vs Dave, where the two Daves debate which method of brewing coffee is the best. Kirk thinks that media scapegoating is nonsense, and that the media isn't responsible for a distracted, ignorant, and uninformed society.

This week the Rational Animals discuss why tariffs are horrible for the economy, and call shenanigans on Elon Musk.

The Rational Animals are joined by David Kirsh to discuss the benefits and drawbacks of the sharing economy industry - Notably businesses like Uber, Lyft, Air BnB, and PostMates. Plus bonus banter following the show's closing. And as always - The Good, the Bad, and the Ridiculous. Subscribe to the Rational Animals on iTunes!

This week The Rational Animals discuss whether or not civilians under aggressive regimes are innocent, and discuss a growing trend to evade personal responsibility.

The Rational Animals discuss the viral video from San Fransisco State University where a white student was harassed for sporting dreadlocks. Also, Dave calls bullshit on the FBI after they successfully cracked a locked iPhone.