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a podcast in which Richard Lam and Jamie Cavanagh explain the context and meaning of the complicated political issues of our time, and then together they make jokes about bum bums and pee pee.

Got an idea for a topic we could explain? Leave us a comment or hit us up via the social media avenue of your preference!

Explain It To Jamie Explain It To Jamie

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    • 4.8 • 4 Ratings

a podcast in which Richard Lam and Jamie Cavanagh explain the context and meaning of the complicated political issues of our time, and then together they make jokes about bum bums and pee pee.

Got an idea for a topic we could explain? Leave us a comment or hit us up via the social media avenue of your preference!

    Episode 55: Is The Mueller Report A Big Deal?

    Episode 55: Is The Mueller Report A Big Deal?

    This week, we're talking about the Mueller report? Is it the smoking gun that's going to topple Trump's presidency like a frail house of cards, or is it just an overhyped bunch of nonsense that people pinned too many of their hopes on?

    As always, if you like the show you can support us by donating to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/explainittojamie. Your support makes a huge difference to us!

    • 25 min
    Episode 54: What Is The SNC-Lavalin Scandal?

    Episode 54: What Is The SNC-Lavalin Scandal?

    We're back after a brief hiatus, and we're wading STRAIGHT back into the fray with a full explanation of the idiotic scandal that Canadian media can't get enough of! What is it? Who did the bad thing? Why has everyone conveniently forgotten the extremely bad crimes the company did in the first place?

    If you want to support the show, check out our Patreon at www.patreon.com/explainittojamie. Patrons get exclusive bonus content including bonus episodes!

    • 37 min
    Episode 53: What Is Behavioural Finance?

    Episode 53: What Is Behavioural Finance?

    It's a very special episode of the show...because Richard's not on it! This week Jamie was off in London, England, where he was joined by finance whiz/improvisational heavyweight Dylan Emery and learned a little about Behavioural Finance! What is it? Doesn't everyone always spend their money rationally all of the time? Why can't I ever seem to pay my credit card bill all the way off??

    As always, you can support us by contributing to our Patreon! Patreon subscribers get exclusive content like bonus episodes, topic feedback, and more. Check it out at www.patreon.com/explainittojamie

    • 1 hr
    Episode 52: Who Is Bernie Sanders?

    Episode 52: Who Is Bernie Sanders?

    This week, Jamie wants to know about Bernie Sanders! Who is he? Why do people care about him? Can the OLDEST MAN ON EARTH really become PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES?

    As always, you can support our show by subscribing to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/explainittojamie. Subscribers get lots of perks, including bonus episodes every week!

    • 42 min
    Episode 51: Why Are There Billionaires?

    Episode 51: Why Are There Billionaires?

    *There were a few issues with Richard's mic this week so please forgive the occasional quiet bit of audio*

    This week on the show, we're talking about BILLIONAIRES! How big a number is a billion? Is there a chance that billionaires deserve all their money? Are they secretly hoarding all of their wealth so that they can rule over the rest of us in the post-climate apocalyptic thunderdome?

    As always, you can support our show by contributing to our patreon at www.patreon.com/explainittojamie. Patreon subscribers get all kinds of perks including inside access to future subjects, and a bonus episode every week! On this week's bonus episode, we dive into the newspapers to help figure out what's happening in Venezuela with Juan Guaido and Nicolas Maduro! Check it out and subscribe!

    • 49 min
    Episode 50: What Is Reality Anymore? (Media Cycles, Gillette Ad, MAGA Teen, Outrage)

    Episode 50: What Is Reality Anymore? (Media Cycles, Gillette Ad, MAGA Teen, Outrage)

    We're not dead, we had to delay this episode because Jamie was off in San Jose doing whatever it is you do in San Jose! This week, we're talking about two media stories that made us feel crazy: The Gillette Ad and the smirking MAGA teen. What's even real and what's not? Does a symbol need to be true to be powerful? Will we always be angry, forever??

    As always, you can support us by subscribing to our Patreon at www.patreon.com/explainittojamie. Subscribers receive great perks like bonus episodes, topic input, and more!

    • 47 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
4 Ratings

4 Ratings

Shameleda ,

Informative

Learned a lot in the Israel-Palestine episode. But a joke about the Final Solution, especially whilst discussing anti semitism...yikes

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