Here We Go Again With Kal Penn

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Each week, Kal Penn takes today’s trends and headlines and asks: Why does history keep repeating itself? From the new space race and plane delays to fad drugs and movie remakes, our guest's answers will make you feel better about everything.

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    "The Pitt" and Medical Drama Endurance with Simran Baidwan

    Why do we as Americans flock to Medical Dramas like rabbits to aromatic herbs? We can’t get enough! Since 1951, starting with City Hospital, there have been 140 medical TV shows on air, which is insane. Some have even gone on for over 21 years, "Greys Anatomy" we’re looking at you. This week, Kal sits down with Simran Baidwan, executive producer and writer of the Emmy-winning TV show "The Pitt". She's also a writer and producer of "The Good Doctor", "Chicago Med", "Royal Pains", and her first job in Hollywood was actually on "House", so if anyone out there knows about the healthcare industry on screen, it's Simran. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min

  2. 23 juin

    Reframing Tragedy Through Comedy (and Tattoos) with Daniel Sloss

    Opening up the can of worms that is one’s trauma can be heavy. It's especially daunting when you're unpacking it through the lens of stand-up comedy, a seemingly dichotomous medium to use. This week, Kal speaks with one of his dearest friends, comedian Daniel Sloss, to talk about where power exists in comedy and how it also exists in tragedy and in silence. How do comedians unravel stories in a way that makes audiences relive the experience as if it’s happening to them in real time, and how can this form of artistic storytelling reframe those stories with a powerful message behind them? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min

  3. 16 juin

    Nuclear Dread with Jeffrey Lewis

    Every time a new international conflict breaks out, it feels like we might very well be on the brink of World War III. With that comes a low grade sense of anxiety over nuclear weapons. Embroiled in a new war with Iran, suddenly the risk of nuclear war feels very real once again. But that doesn't mean it ever really went away. Jeffrey Lewis is one of the country's leading experts on nuclear weapons policy. How did we get stuck in this cycle of nuclear dread? And is there any chance we'll ever escape so long as nukes are around? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min

  4. 9 juin

    The Politics of Comedy with Vir Das

    Comedy is often political. In fact, it's been landing comedians in hot water for years. Take the warrant for George Carlin's arrest after those seven memorable words he said on television. In 1973, a year after Carlin's arrest, the US Supreme Court made it much harder to throw performers in jail for their offensive language, but that doesn't mean comedians in plenty of places don't still end up in jail -- or at least with warrants out for their arrest. Vir Das is an Emmy-award winning actor, writer and comedian, and today he sits down with Kal to talk about the politics of comedy, how it's changing, and satire about the government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min

  5. 2 juin

    Stolen Artifacts with J.P. Labbat

    It's no secret that during acts of war, artifacts get stolen as an old act of dominance. But you may not realize that it's still happening today. In 2024, the Metropolitan Museum of Art physically returned 14 statues to Cambodia when they discovered that they had been looted during decades of civil war. And in 2023, the CEO of Hobby Lobby was indicted when he was found to be at the center of stolen Iraqi pieces that were for his Bible museum. Kal sits down with J.P. Labbat, a retired special agent who worked in the US government's Cultural Property, Art, and Antiquities unit. He's spent his career investigating stolen artifacts and returning them home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min

  6. 26 mai

    How to Combat Brain Rot with Manoush Zomorodi (Part II)

    Last week, you heard about brain rot and its neuroscience. So this week, we wanted to tackle how to combat it. Manoush Zomorodi is a journalist and host of TED Radio Hour. Mostly, she's trying to figure out how technology is changing your body, your brain, and your behavior. She and Kal sit down to talk about how movement and boredom can be vital parts of warding off the more negative effects of scrolling and screentime. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min

  7. 19 mai

    Is Brain Rot Real? with David Eagleman (Part I)

    Brain rot is a slang term for the cognitive decline we're experiencing these days due to screentime, social media, and the like. But is it a real thing? And is technology making us dumber? Kal sits down with neuroscientist David Eaglemann to delve into the relatively new idea of brain rot -- and whether it's so new after all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min

  8. 12 mai

    The New NASCAR with Bubba Wallace

    Despite its massive popularity, the culture of NASCAR has shifted -- from banning the Confederate flag at races to settling an antitrust lawsuit. Kal sits down with legendary NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace, who just celebrated his first "crown jewel" victory. How is the sport evolving? How has it stayed the same? And, what's next? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    39 min
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Each week, Kal Penn takes today’s trends and headlines and asks: Why does history keep repeating itself? From the new space race and plane delays to fad drugs and movie remakes, our guest's answers will make you feel better about everything.

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    2025 - 2026
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