Factually! with Adam Conover

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Comedian Adam Conover talks to exceptional experts, revealing shocking truths and thought-provoking new perspectives. It’s an investigative comedy podcast for curious people who never stop asking questions.

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Criminal Gangs Run the Sheriff's Department with Jessica Pishko

When it comes to police reform, one of the most glaring and urgent issues is the unchecked power of sheriff departments. Once elected, sheriffs face almost no oversight and are nearly impossible to remove from office. This lack of accountability has led to widespread corruption, with some departments acting as though they’re above the law. Even more disturbing is the existence of actual police gangs, like those found within the LA County Sheriff’s Department, operating with impunity under this broken system. This week, Adam sits down with lawyer and journalist Jessica Pishko, author of The Highest Law in the Land: How the Unchecked Power of Sheriffs Threatens Democracy, to explore how sheriffs went from being iconic figures in the American imagination to becoming some of the most corrupt and dangerous forces in the country.

1h 8m
NOV 13

Inside Elon's Twitter Takeover with Ryan Mac and Kate Conger

Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter was an unmitigated catastrophe on multiple fronts, but it’s hard to ignore how it ultimately became a powerful tool in helping Donald Trump get elected. Was this Musk's plan all along back in 2022, or just another example of his infantile, buffoonish behavior with no real consequences? In this episode, recorded before the election, Adam sits down with New York Times technology reporters Kate Conger and Ryan Mac, authors of Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed Twitter, to explore Musk's disastrous acquisition and its unexpected role in shaping American politics.

1h 27m
NOV 12

Elon Won

Congratulations to Elon Musk on his historic White House win, this definitely won't be bad for all of us!

12 min
NOV 8

How Trump Will Transform America Forever with Jamelle Bouie

This week’s election was a decisive win for Donald Trump. While it was once reasonable to view this racist, sexist, plutocratic, transphobic, and criminal as an outlier in American politics, it’s time to face the reality that he is American politics. In this special episode, Adam sits down with journalist Jamelle Bouie to discuss the sweeping changes a second Trump presidency will likely bring to the American political system—and how those changes will shape our lives for years to come.

1h 21m
NOV 6

How the Wealthy Hack the World with Atossa Araxia Abrahamian

We all know the ultra-wealthy look for ways to dodge paying taxes, but when you have enough money, this game goes global. From Swiss bank accounts to international business consultants, there’s an entire network dedicated to helping the rich hide their money and avoid paying their fair share. This week, Adam sits down with journalist and author Atossa Araxia Abrahamian to discuss her book, The Hidden Globe: How Wealth Hacks the World, and uncover the shady tricks the wealthy are using on a global scale.

1h 3m
NOV 4

Why I'm not worried about the election.

It's time to ask what you're hoping to accomplish by worrying about the election.

13 min
OCT 30

If the Economy is Good, Why Do We Feel So Bad? with Kyla Scanlon

On paper, the economy is doing great—the stock market is strong, unemployment is low, and inflation has dropped significantly. So why does it still feel like everything is awful? Economic commentator Kyla Scanlon coined the term "vibecession" to describe this very disconnect. This week, Adam sits down with Kyla to talk about the vibecession, why the basics of economics can be so hard for most people to understand, and her new book, In This Economy?: How Money & Markets Really Work.

1h 24m
OCT 23

Our Politicians Are Too F*%#ing Old with Jake Grumbach

Why are so many of our politicians so old? While age can bring wisdom and experience, it can also result in leaders who are out of touch with their constituents or simply no longer effective at their job. This problem has a name: the gerontocracy. This week, Adam sits down with UC Berkeley associate professor Jake Grumbach to discuss why American politicians seem to really start their careers when they reach retirement age, and explore the other issues with our democracy that stem from the same problem.

1h 16m

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Factually! with Adam Conover - Sneak Peek!

You might know Adam Conover from his hit show “Adam Ruins Everything”, but now he’s going deeper as the host of the new show FACTUALLY!, where Adam interviews exceptional experts to reveal shocking truths and thought-provoking new perspectives. It’s a podcast for curious people who never stop asking questions. Subscribe now and get ready for the premiere on Wednesday, May 29th on Earwolf! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

05/13/2019

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3 min

Adam Conover

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Sep 25

shenkdabank

solid topic choices informative and 1 out of every 3 interviews are a hit topic for me. aside from adds and all, compared to all others conover is top 5 in my weekly rotation. 👍
Simplistic information free attitude

Nov 13

Marcus517

It’s not fair but I listened to only one episode; the one with Elon in the title. Lots of leftish cliches, constant outrage, simplistic generalities and selective examples. Just another of dozens of podcasts on the right and left that think attitude is all you need for a podcast. Ok, it’s not fair that I only tried one episode. Maybe, others have actual data and some level of balance. But who has time to waste on light weight nonsense.
the framing of this show is despair-inducing

Nov 12

RillRill

i like the content of the show, but narrative matters, and the overwhelming narrative framing here is that all is lost on every front. the left needs positive future visioning, not more doom. unsubscribing
Listen, laugh, & learn - yes please!

Sep 4

MellowD007

The topics are always fresh and interesting. I love the way Adam Conover has reverence for facts and his audience but gives his nuanced takes on complex issues honestly. Adam is an excellent interviewer, advocate, and an all around amazing entertainer, but more importantly this show has integrity, openness, and useful insights. Listen, learn, & laugh. As a teacher, I highly recommend this series and Adam’s other work to explore the difference in the way things are and the difference we can make in the future when we use facts and critical thinking skills along with ethical humanistic values!

Comedian Adam Conover talks to exceptional experts, revealing shocking truths and thought-provoking new perspectives. It’s an investigative comedy podcast for curious people who never stop asking questions.