Some More News

Some More News

Comedian Cody Johnston hosts this always fair, always well-researched, but most importantly, always entertaining take on the topical news of the week. Every Tuesday, Some More News dives into the world's weekly events with a mix of wit, dread, hope and compassion. Since the news cycle never stops spinning, Johnston returns every Friday for Even More News, co-hosted by Katy Stoll. Together, they present an informative and comedic spin on the viewers’ frustrations with the news that week.

Episodes

June 13, 2025 54 mins

Hi. Alex Steed joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to talk about the protests in Los Angeles, the FBI manhandling Sen. Alex Padilla, and the return (and arrest) of Kilmar Abrego Garcia. Here is Wired.com's guide on how to protest safely: https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-protest-safely-gear-tips. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited...

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Hi. High-profile crashes and fired FAA employees led us to wonder... is it still okay to fly? Short answer: Yes with a but. Long answer: Listen to the episode. // Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link.


Hosted by Cody Johnston

Executive Producer - Katy Stoll

Directed by Will Gordh

Written by Erik Barnes

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Hi. In today's episode of EVEN MORE NEWS, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss the LA ICE raids and protests, their implications for people living in LA and beyond, the escalation of anti-democratic tactics in the Trump Administration, and the tools available to fight them.


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Hi. What a day for Cody Johnston to have jury duty! On today's episode, Some More News head writer Dave Bell joins Katy and Jonathan to talk about all the angry, petty, childish tweets sent by two people who also happen to be the most powerful person and the richest person on the planet. (Also: Cody shows up for five minutes on his juror lunch break to join in the fun!) Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to co...

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Hi. You may have seen Jordan Peterson recently arguing with 20 atheists on Jubilee. Never heard of him before and wondering what that guy's deal is? Well, you're in luck. Here's our brief Jordan Peterson episode from 2022, featuring a new (actually brief) introduction by Cody Johnston.

Watch the original video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hSNWkRw53Jo

And here's Jordan Peterson "surrounded" by 20 atheists: https://w...

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Hi. In today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan talk about the targeted attack in Boulder, Colorado, Elon Musk's uneasiness talking about ways he disagrees with the Trump administration, and the embarrassing MAHA report that had made-up citations.


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Hi. Katy, Cody, and Jonathan are joined by Leah Litman, author of the new book "Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes." They discuss how the Supreme Court is making it up as they go and allowing Donald Trump to do pretty much whatever he wants while they maintain a facade of legitimacy.


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Hi. You may have noticed a new crop of influencers like The Nelk Boys and Bryce Hall taking over online spaces. Today we’re looking at who these people are and how MAGA influencers garnered so much... well, influence. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link.


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Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss the House's passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (that is its official name), the murder of two Israeli Embassy staff members in D.C., Amy Coney Barrett having a hint of integrity, and Trump doing a weird video book report in front of South Africa's president.


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Hi. You know how in America you’re basically required to own a car? The car ownership-insurance-industrial complex likes it that way. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link.


Hosted by Cody Johnston

Executive Producer - Katy Stoll

Directed by Will Gordh

Written by Tom Reimann

Produced by Jonathan Harris

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Hi. In Today's episode of Even More News, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss Joe Biden's cancer revelation. They also discuss Trump's big boy birthday Army parade, FEMA's failures during Disaster season, and MAGA turning on Kash Patel and Dan Bongino.


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Hi. Zeteo's Mehdi Hasan joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to discuss interviewing Republicans, Zeteo's new documentary about the murder of Shireen Abu Akleh, Afrikaner "refugees," Ms. Rachel, and Trump's corruption tour of the Middle East.


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Hi. Today we're looking at the Department of Government Efficiency and how Elon Musk and his goons spent the last several months dismantling our government and propping their actions up with embarrassing lies. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link.


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Executive Producer - Katy Stoll

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Hi. Katy, Cody and Jonathan talk about Trump's vague and unenforceable executive order on medicare drug costs, Qatar's very transparent bribing of Trump with a luxury Jet, and the administration's continued push to suspend due process and habeas corpus for immigrants.


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Hi. Comedy writer and producer Sabeeh Jameel joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to talk about the new pope hating JD Vance, MAGA donating $750,000 to a lady for being racist, Pete Hegseth's not-so-subtle admission about the trans military ban, and Trump voters' complicated feelings about their loved ones being deported. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscr...

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Hi. Home insurance rates are skyrocketing because of climate change disasters and a lack of regulation, and it’s going to cost you more whether you own your home or not.


Hosted by Cody Johnston

Executive Producer - Katy Stoll

Directed by Will Gordh

Written by Erik Barnes

Produced by Jonathan Harris

Edited by Gregg Meller

Post-Production Supervisor / Motion Graphics & VFX - John Conway

Researcher - Marco Siler-Gonzales

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Hi. Donald Trump is saying and tweeting some very wild things about the U.S. Constitution, Star Wars, and beautiful baby dolls, so today, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan dig into all the weird stuff he said over the weekend. They also discuss the horrific state of Gaza and ICE's increasing aggression.


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Hi. Donald Trump celebrated 100 days in office by going on television a lot, so Katy, Cody, and Jonathan spend today's episode reacting to non-tattoos, fentanyl claims, Declarations of Love and Unity, and hats on hats on hats.


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Hi. Elon Musk says that empathy is "the fundamental weakness of Western civilization." In this episode, we look at why the right hates empathy and how they're trying to get more Americans to approve of their antisocial behavior.


Hosted by Cody Johnston & Warmbo

Executive Producer - Katy Stoll & Warmbo

Directed by Will Gordh & Warmbo

Written by Katie Goldin & David Christopher Bell & Warmbo

Additional Mat...

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Hi. In this episode, Katy, Cody, and also Jonathan discuss the recent arrests of two judges under questionable (at best) circumstances. They also talk about the illegal rendition of three American children to Honduras, one of whom has metastatic cancer.

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