John A. Jenkins - Summer of '71

Tip your hat to the new Constitution, and take a bow for the new revolution... we're talking about 1971! Today on the show, Zach and Dan talk to journalist and author John A. Jenkins about his new book, Summer of '71: Five Months That Changed America (Kensington Publishing, 2026). The book focuses on several events that led us to the moment we find ourselves in now, including Nixon's criminal activity, the Pentagon Papers, and the attacks on journalists who shared the truth. We also talk about debating JD Vance and learn about John's earlier work in true crime. It's a good one! Watch the trailer for the book! My New Thing is a comedy podcast featuring interviews with the funniest people on the planet discussing their latest obsessions! We're talking hobbies, sports, video games, and obscure films you can only find on VHS. It's a podcast where comedians talk about anything but how they got started in the biz! What a relief. Hosted by comedians Dan Wilbur (The Onion, Sirius XM) and Zach Sims (Comedy Central) Join us, hobbyholers!  Follow us on Instagram! Music by Corn Mo. Art by Jordan Doll. Want to see us live? We host a weekly stand-up show in Park Slope, Brooklyn every Wednesday at Young Ethel's! Email us: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices