It's News to Us

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It’s News to Us shreds the week’s headlines with satire, comedy, and fearless analysis. Hosts Eddie and Jason broadcast from idobi Radio, roasting U.S. politics, world affairs, tech, culture, and true-crime oddities in tight, bullet-point segments and interview deep dives. Expect election coverage, breaking news, musician & journalist guests, and zero spin—just facts and laughs. New episodes weekly.

Episodes

  1. Sep 22

    REDGHOST

    This week on It’s News To Us: Lauren Boebert pushes back against a House Ethics complaint alleging inappropriate relationships with staffers and a reported $200,000 payment to a former aide. We break down what’s actually alleged, what Boebert and the people named in the complaint are denying, and why the ethics questions go beyond the more sensational headlines. CNN, MS NOW, and Politico sue the Trump administration after being barred from the White House, while major television networks refuse to fill CNN’s spot in the presidential press pool. We look at the First Amendment fight, the 1977 Sherrill v. Knight precedent, and the surprising return of the same judge involved in CNN’s 2018 Jim Acosta case. Joe Rogan criticizes some of Donald Trump’s most devoted supporters as “rabid” and “f***ing nuts,” despite endorsing Trump in 2024. We dig into Rogan’s increasingly complicated political identity and his recent criticism of both Trump and Bernie Sanders. Trump’s approval rating falls to 32% in new Reuters/Ipsos polling, with some of the steepest declines coming from Republicans dissatisfied with the economy and cost of living. The FBI warned immigration agents about an alleged scheme involving fake “tradwife” dating profiles designed to lure and potentially dox law-enforcement officers. The catch: the FBI itself described the intelligence as not fully evaluated, and the memo did not identify any confirmed victims. Poland warns that Russia could deliberately launch ambiguous drone or missile attacks against NATO countries and then claim they were accidental, potentially forcing NATO to decide how to respond to increasingly dangerous “gray-zone” incidents. More than 70 people are involved in a proposed lawsuit against Meta over claims that its smart glasses captured highly private footage and that some AI-related imagery may have been reviewed by human workers. We get into the much larger consent problem created by wearable cameras and AI. On The Horse’s Mouth, Red Leather and WesGhost join the show to talk about their new collaborative project REDGHOST, their debut EP WASTEDYOUTH, the strange reality of becoming famous while remaining anonymous, building music for outsiders, balancing accessibility with mystery, and taking the project LINKS https://instagram.com/itsnewstous https://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  2. Sep 15

    Artificial Unintelligence

    Newly released 9/11 records suggest officials had serious concerns about toxic contamination around Ground Zero while New Yorkers and first responders were being reassured that the air was safe.Internal documents also show officials discussing potential legal liability connected to toxic exposure.Trump sparked controversy after appearing to fall asleep during the Pentagon’s 25th anniversary 9/11 ceremony; the White House says he was “solemnly reflecting.”Trump proposed a $5,000 payment for American adults if Republicans retain control of Congress, despite major unanswered questions about funding and congressional approval.AI safety becomes one of the episode’s biggest stories as Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, Sam Altman, Demis Hassabis and others warn that increasingly autonomous systems may require serious safeguards.Anthropic researchers have gone even further, publicly discussing non-trivial risks of catastrophic AI outcomes.Trump dismisses many of those concerns and argues that winning the global AI race should take priority.Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate after roughly three months away following a serious fall, hospitalization and rehabilitation.Elon Musk threatens legal action over Alex Gibney’s new documentary Musk, particularly over suggestions involving Starlink and the 2024 election.Mariska Hargitay hosts the Emmys.Stephen Colbert returns to late night as a guest on Jimmy Kimmel Live!Netflix, Amazon and YouTube form a new lobbying alliance as Washington increases scrutiny of streaming costs and sports fragmentation.Prime Video adds short-form news clips as streaming services increasingly chase TikTok-style viewing habits.Apple releases iOS 27 with the long-awaited Siri AI overhaul.Waymo launches driverless rides in Las Vegas as the robotaxi race continues expanding nationwide. LINKS https://instagram.com/itsnewstous https://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  3. Sep 1

    Postpartum, Premeditation & Reasonable Doubt

    Catie’s Case: The Lindsay Clancy Trial Catie takes a deep dive into one of the most complicated and emotionally charged criminal trials in the country. Lindsay Clancy is charged in the January 2023 deaths of her three children—Cora, Dawson and Callan—at the family’s home in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Clancy has pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity. The facts of what happened are largely undisputed. The trial instead centers on Clancy’s mental state and whether she was legally responsible for her actions. Her defense argues that Clancy was experiencing severe postpartum psychosis, had undergone extensive psychiatric treatment and medication changes, and had lost touch with reality when she killed the children. Defense expert Dr. Phillip Resnick testified that she was psychotic at the time. Prosecutors argue that although Clancy suffered from significant mental-health problems, she still understood right from wrong. They point to evidence they say demonstrates organization and planning, including sending her husband Patrick out of the house on errands before the killings. Patrick Clancy’s testimony became one of the trial’s most emotional moments. He described Lindsay as a loving mother before her mental-health decline and said she had never previously expressed a desire to harm the children. The trial ultimately became a battle between competing psychiatric interpretations: was this a deliberate murder committed by someone suffering from depression and other mental-health problems, or the catastrophic result of postpartum psychosis severe enough to eliminate criminal responsibility? After testimony from more than 80 witnesses over roughly five weeks, jurors began deliberating on August 27. And they still haven’t reached a verdict. As of August 31, the jury has deliberated for approximately 17 hours across three days. Jurors have requested to review physical evidence including prescription bottles and the knife Clancy used during her suicide attempt. The available verdicts are not simply “guilty” or “not guilty.” Depending on how jurors interpret Clancy’s intent and mental state, they may consider first-degree murder, second-degree murder, manslaughter or a finding that she was not criminally responsible because of mental illness. If the jury ultimately finds her not guilty by reason of insanity, that would not necessarily mean Clancy simply goes free. She could instead be committed to a psychiatric hospital, potentially for an extended period. The case has also forced a much broader conversation about postpartum psychosis, how seriously severe postpartum psychiatric symptoms are treated, and whether the medical system failed to recognize just how sick Clancy had become. Also in this episode: The U.S.–Iran war heats up again as Trump declares Iran “dead,” threatens additional strikes and shares AI-generated footage depicting an attack that apparently never occurred. The Supreme Court, USPS and the Trump administration collide over mail voting while election officials warn that thousands of otherwise valid ballots are arriving too late to be counted. Texas Republicans begin asking uncomfortable questions about changes to the state’s $3 billion-plus broadband program that benefited Elon Musk’s Starlink. Meta reportedly discovers a flaw in its plan to replace huge portions of its workforce with artificial intelligence: humans still have to fix everything the AI screws up. Plus another food-recall roundup, the Pentagon gets government versions of ChatGPT and Grok, Howard Stern heads to HBO Max, AMC becomes a movie distributor, and plenty more from another completely normal week in America. LINKS https://instagram.com/itsnewstous https://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  4. Aug 25

    Recall Me Maybe

    FDA recall roundup: glass, metal, Salmonella, E. coli, allergens—and dog food. Trump says a Democratic midterm victory could lead to his third impeachment. Questions grow over damage to the Navy’s Bahrain logistics hub and conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear calls for Mitch McConnell to make a public appearance. JD Vance blames the Biden administration as U.S. debt passes $40 trillion. The Natalie Harp saga escalates with newly surfaced January 6 posts and more reporting about her unusually close access to Trump. The Supreme Court gives Trump a major procedural victory in his effort to restrict mail-in voting. A California poll finds “democratic socialist” is now a more attractive political label than “mainstream Democrat” for many voters. Former Abercrombie CEO Michael Jeffries is ruled competent to stand trial. The Lindsay Clancy trial approaches its final stage as jurors prepare to weigh the insanity defense. 411 on the 405 Taylor Sheridan faces accusations that he stole the concept for Yellowstone. Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its monster box-office run. Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey sails past $1.4 billion. Barbie 2 may be falling apart over money. House of the Dragon closes Season 3 with 21 million viewers. What the Tech Spotify begins labeling AI-created artist personas. Major AI companies receive mediocre grades for publicly disclosed rogue-model containment plans. Instinct wants to become an AI assistant with access to nearly every part of your digital life. Take-Two uses subpoenas to hunt down the GTA VI leaker. Sony reminds PlayStation users that digital games are licenses, not true ownership. Walmart finally begins rolling out Apple Pay and Google Pay. LINKS https://instagram.com/itsnewstous https://tiktok.com/@itsnewstous Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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About

It’s News to Us shreds the week’s headlines with satire, comedy, and fearless analysis. Hosts Eddie and Jason broadcast from idobi Radio, roasting U.S. politics, world affairs, tech, culture, and true-crime oddities in tight, bullet-point segments and interview deep dives. Expect election coverage, breaking news, musician & journalist guests, and zero spin—just facts and laughs. New episodes weekly.

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  • Creator
    idobi Network
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Eddie and Jason
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