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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California Is Struggling, But Not How You Think with Senator Scott Wiener

California has the fifth-largest economy in the world, the biggest population of any U.S. state, and it's just gosh darn beautiful. So why do Trump and his allies insist on portraying it as a dystopian nightmare? While it’s tempting to dismiss their rhetoric as partisan fearmongering, the truth is California faces serious, long-standing challenges. This week, Adam sits down with California State Senator Scott Wiener—one of the state’s most influential and effective lawmakers—to dive into its ongoing struggles with homelessness, housing, transit, and more.

41 min
DEC 13

Why Everyone Loves the CEO Murderer

Typically folks tend to be, uh, anti-murder... so what the hell is going on?

16 min
DEC 11

Why Did Democrats Lose So Hard with Congressman Ro Khanna

What the hell is going on with the Democratic Party? For the past eight years, it seemed like the party’s entire identity revolved around defeating Donald Trump. Now, Trump is returning to office with more power than ever, following a catastrophic 2024 election for the Democrats. This defeat has raised serious questions about the party’s strategy, messaging, and even its core identity. This week, Adam sits down with Congressman Ro Khanna (D-CA 17th District) to unpack what went wrong in this election cycle, what it means for the party's future, and how this pivotal moment can be a turning point to build a stronger, more effective Democratic Party.

1h 9m
DEC 4

The State of the War on Palestine with Rashid Khalidi

The war in Gaza has been going on for over a year, killing 44,000 Gazans and leaving countless others injured or displaced. With no ceasefire on the horizon, the question remains: where do things go from here? This week, Adam is joined by Palestinian-American historian Rashid Khalidi, author of The Hundred Years' War on Palestine: A History of Settler Colonialism and Resistance, 1917–2017, to examine the ongoing devastation in Gaza and what possibilities, if any, exist for a path forward.

1h 18m
NOV 27

A Third Party That Actually Works with Maurice Mitchell

The left lost hard this election, and it warrants a deep examination of what the ideals of the Democratic party even stands for. Are voters on the left represented by their party anymore, or is it time to consider alternative means to enacting progressive change? This week, Adam speaks with Maurice Mitchell, National Director of the Working Families Party, about how activists on the left can build power and effect change.

1h 49m
NOV 20

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

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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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Nov 29

vaguleeUNEZ

Very informative and interesting podcast. I love learning this data so I know a bit more about the way the world and county operate!
Love the show, please stop talking over your guests

Dec 2

ckvgcxd123

Love the podcast, Adam! Please stop talking over your guests and setting up questions with minutes long gibber Were you hit more than one point and the question almost gets lost. Show some constraint.
yup

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.

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.