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Old School with Cenk Uygur & Ben Mankiewicz

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Remember when the news cycle didn’t move at warp speed and news anchors could focus on having conversations instead of spitting out breaking news as fast as possible? TYT Old School harkens back to the good ol’ days for chats between Cenk Uygur, Ben Mankiewicz and a rotation of TYT guest hosts.

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Episodes

  1. Is Cenk Culturally Right Wing?

    In this episode of Old School, Cenk and Michael dive into some hilarious and thought-provoking debates, including whether Cenk is culturally right-wing The changing landscape of entertainment asks the question if anyone still watches traditional TV. Finally the ultimate dilemma: would you rather…

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  2. Cenk: Is retirement STUPID?

    Tune in to Old School with Cenk Uygur and Michael Shure for a jam-packed episode. We’re going to discuss if everyones favroite city – Quebec, is actually overrated. (Gasp!) Next Cenk will go to head to head with tags…on towels…and if it really matters what side they’re on. Finally, in true Old...

  3. Besties Cenk and Ben: Gaslight, Gatekeep, and Girlboss

    Tune in to Old School with Cenk Uygur and Ben Mankiewicz for a jam-packed episode. We’re breaking down Ben’s hilarious and viral TCM video, diving into all things New Year’s, and asking the big question: does anyone really want to travel the world?

  4. Is It Offensive To Ask Where People Are From?

    On this episode of Old School, Cenk Uygur and Michael Shure dig into the buffet debate—common indulgence or royal feast? They explore the nuances of asking, “Where are you from?”.

  5. Cenk and Ben Share Their Favorite Thanksgiving Memories

    Cenk and Ben share their favorite Thanksgiving memories, hilarious travel stories (including airplane food!), and tales of childhood nemeses. Don’t miss the fun!

  6. What Do You Suck At?

    Tune in to Old School tonight with Cenk and Ben as they chat about how big of nerds they are!

  7. Cenk explains what he sucks at!

    Tune in to Old School tonight with Cenk and Michael as they discuss whether it’s worth talking to conservatives more or less these days, how to handle people being rude, and what they each admit they totally suck at.

  8. Old School: The History Special

    Ben Gleib and Adrienne Lawrence join Cenk for tonight's Old School: A History Special. HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) CO-HOST: Adrienne Lawrence (@AdrienneLaw) CO-HOST: Ben Gleib (@bengleib) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/user/theyoungturks FACEBOOK: ☞...

  9. King of the Bubble

    Everyone's in the Studio tonight! Cenk Uygur is joined by Ben Gleib and Dave Koller to talk about who actually cares about politics, Dave being logical, run-ins with police, and everything showbiz! HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) CO-HOST: Ben Gleib (@bengleib) CO-HOST: Dave Koller SUBSCRIBE on...

  10. Socks Are a Scam

    Old School is full tonight. Join Cenk, Ben, Wosny and Mark for all the important pressing conversations you've been waiting to hear. Who's grossed out by feet? Who's bad at parking? At what age are you too old for something? And finally what host tonight is not wearing socks? HOST: Cenk Uygur...

  11. Old School's Skincare Routine

    Tonight may be the first truly non-political episode of Old School. Soap or Bodywash? Hot or cold shower? How often do you shampoo your hair? Which Old School host has never used conditioner? Old School gets personal tonight. Tune in to watch Cenk joined by Ben Mankiewicz and Ben Gleib. HOST…

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  12. Let's Go Family Values!

    Francesca Fiorentini and Maz Jobrani join Cenk tonight for an ultra-funny episode of Old School. We talk hypocrisy, family values, crazy costumes, the latest scandals and is it cake or not? HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) CO-HOST: Francesca Fiorentini (@franifio) CO-HOST: Maz Jobrani (@MazJobrani)...

  13. A Jew, A Muslim And A Christian Walk Into Old School...

    Do you have any right-wing friends left? Watch and find out if we do. Mondale Robinson and Michael Shure join Cenk tonight on Old School! HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) CO-HOST: Michael Shure (@michaelshure) CO-HOST: Mondale Robinson (@mondalerobinson) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞...

  14. Hanky-Lanky On Trump's Golf Course

    Cenk Uygur is joined by Adrienne Lawrence and Wosny Lambre to discuss Trump's golf career and prosecution, an insane Prigozhin Vaccine theory, everyone loving the Cheesecake Factory, and other common traits we share with right-wingers. HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) CO-HOST: Adrienne Lawrence...

  15. A Grandpa Playing Bocce Ball

    Adrienne Lawrence and Ben Gleib join Cenk Uygur on tonight's episode of Old School to discuss the big issues. Did Biden do something wrong to this dog? Let's play spot the controversy! Are we pronouncing things wrong? Kid Rock is finally drinking Bud Light again and is Desantis on Ozempic? HOST:...

  16. Fight For Your Rice

    Dave Koller and Mark Thompson join Cenk tonight on Old School. Which one is Mark? Is your rice secretly trying to kill you? Should you be worried about your mind being read? How was Cenk pranked as a kid? These are the pressing issues being discussed on today's episode. HOST: Cenk Uygur...

  17. The Most Interesting Man In The World

    Cenk and Ben reminisce on stories of their dads. They discuss crazy fast food apps, Cenk's new book, LA real estate, Joe Rogan and the Barbie debate. HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) CO-HOST: Ben Mankiewicz (@BenMank77) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/user/theyoungturks FACEBOOK: ☞...

  18. Ben Gleib Hosts And Cardi B Drops The Mic

    HOST: Ben Gleib (@bengleib) CO-HOST: Adrienne Lawrence (@AdrienneLaw) CO-HOST: Wosny Lambre SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/user/theyoungturks FACEBOOK: ☞ https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturks TWITTER: ☞ https://www.twitter.com/theyoungturks INSTAGRAM: ☞...

  19. Does MTG Loves The Damage Report?

    Cenk Uygur, Francesca Fiorentini and Dave Koller discuss MTG's attack on a TYT Host, Oppenheimer and how DC melts your brain. HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) CO-HOST: Francesca Fiorentini (@franifio) CO-HOST: Dave Kroller SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/user/theyoungturks FACEBOOK…

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  20. Cenk The Quiet Guy

    Cenk Uygur, Michael Shure and Mark Thompson compare past movie roles, Cenk's career as an extra, becoming Judge Judy and Trump's career as a boxing announcer. HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) CO-HOST: Michael Shure (@michaelshure) CO-HOST: Mark Thompson (@MarkTLive) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞...

  21. Expect The Unexpected

    Cenk Uygur, Brian Unger, and Ben Mankiewicz discuss life outside of California, prejudices in Hollywood and Brian comes out for the first time on air. HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) CO-HOST: Ben Mankiewicz (@BenMank77) CO-HOST: Brian Unger (@IamBrianUnger) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞...

  22. Questionable Choices In The Tough City

    Cenk Uygur and Ben Mankiewicz discuss the 4th of July, their gripes with California sports teams moving around, living in tough cities, and Indiana Jones. HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) CO-HOST: Ben Mankiewicz (@BenMank77) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/user/theyoungturks…

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  23. Healing The Country With Cornbread

    Cenk Uygur, Dave Kroller, and Adrienne Lawrence discuss Cenk's cornbread debacle, the things rich people experience, crosswalk nature in LA vs New York and dying before going to the dentist. HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) CO-HOST: Adrienne Lawrence (@AdrienneLaw) CO-HOST: Dave Kroller SUBSCRIBE on...

  24. Nothing Matters In The Connecticut Bunker

    Ben Gleib, Michael Shure, and David Shuster discuss the nature of reality, life in Connecticut, the 2nd coming of Trumpism, and why people actually like the guy.

  25. Young Turk's Traffic School

    Cenk Uygur, Wosny Lambre, and Francesca Fiorentini talk road rage, driving stories, their personal rules of the road, and why no one should get in a car with Wos. HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) CO-HOST: Francesca Fiorentini (@franifio) CO-HOST: Wosny Lambre SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞...

  26. Do You Have The Meats?

    Do You Have The Meats? Cenk Uygur and Ben Mankiewicz talk fast joint burgers and sandwiches, Cenk embarrassing himself in a New Jersey sub-shop, Ben's trip across the pond, and Succession (of course). HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) CO-HOST: Ben Mankiewicz (@BenMank77) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞...

  27. I'm Gonna Make You Cry

    Cenk Uygur and Ben Mankiewicz talk GOATs and BOATs, the best (and worst) Number Twos, food rebranding, and Braunschweiger sandwiches. HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) CO-HOST: Ben Mankiewicz (@BenMank77) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/user/theyoungturks FACEBOOK: ☞...

  28. French Fried Faux Pas

    Mark Thompson and Cenk Uygur give some hot takes on french fries, lettuce, the death penalty, the media, and... HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) CO-HOST: Mark Thompson SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/user/theyoungturks FACEBOOK: ☞ https://www.facebook.com/theyoungturks TWITTER: ☞...

  29. Cenk's Day!

    Cenk Uygur and Michael Shure discuss their road rage, goals before they die, Cenk's love of lemon cake before breakfast, and being selfish. HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) CO-HOST: Michael Shure (@michaelshure) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞ https://www.youtube.com/user/theyoungturks FACEBOOK: ☞...

  30. The $100 Neighborhood

    Jayar Jackson, Mark Thompson, and Michael Shure skip watching THE BIG BASKETBALL GAME to talk working remotely versus returning to the office, food delivery, that horrible 60 Minutes interview with Marjorie Taylor Greene, and of course, basketball. HOST: Mark Thompson (@MarkTLive) CO-HOST: Jayar...

  31. You Can't Always Go Downtown

    Cenk Uygur and Mark Thompson discuss the horrors of driving downtown, text etiquette, the dangers of "bubbles", and whether or not you should pick up friends from the airport. HOST: Cenk Uygur (@cenkuygur) CO-HOSTS: NAME Mark Thompson (@MarkTLive) SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞...

  32. Hats Off to Ben

    Cenk Uygur, Ben Mankiewicz, and Wosny Lambre discuss giving gifts to your guy friends, sports, day light savings time, and the schools worth rooting for. HOST: Cenk Uygur https://twitter.com/cenkuygur CO-HOSTS: Ben Mankiewicz https://twitter.com/BenMank77 Wosny Lambre SUBSCRIBE on YOUTUBE: ☞...

  33. Extra Mayo At The Oscars

    Cenk Uygur, Ben Mankiewicz, and Ben Glieb discuss sandwiches, attending the Oscars, and why the In Memorium is Cenk's Favorite part of the Oscars.

  34. History in the Punchline

    Cenk Uygur, Francesca Fiorentini, and Jayar Jackson discuss Chris Rock's new special, racism and Jokes in different communities, how to land a joke, and the difference between equality and equity.

  35. Cenk and Mark's Love Fest

    Cenk Uygur and Mark Thompson reflect on how well Mary Poppins aged, the key to nailing karaoke, self-love, and why Cenk's dad hates chess.

  36. O-LI-GAR-CHY

    Cenk Uygur and Ben Mankiewicz talk IN STUDIO about Project Veritas' latest music video, saving baby seals, if camping is worth it, and The Pointer Sisters.

  37. Meatball Ron

    Cenk Uygur, David Shuster, and Wosny Lambre talk aliens, corporate media, boring Democrats, and Trump's latest nickname for Ron Desantis. Spoiler alert - it's spicy!

  38. Satan Goes to the Grammys

    Cenk Uygur, Ben Gleib, and Rayyvana discuss bagel shop drama, porn at 7-11, and whether or not satan performed at the Grammys.

  39. Cenks on a Plane

    Cenk Uygur, Jayar Jackson, and Rick Strom discuss a tragedy Cenk witnessed on a plane, encountering TYT fans in public, and Cenk's famous triceps.

  40. Johnny Pie's Anniversary is ON!

    Cenk Uygur, Ben Mankiewicz, and John Iadarola celebrate John's 11th anniversary at TYT while also trying to break down the right's obsession with sexualizing candy and John's new interest in "sport".

  41. What's the Birthday Trap? And How Do You Avoid It?

    What's the Birthday Trap? And How Do You Avoid It?

  42. When Alex Jones Fans ATTACK

    Cenk Uygur, Dave Koller, and David Shuster share experiences of getting accosted by people in public, including Cenk's latest terrible interaction with a wild Alex Jones fan. Dave Koller shares an AI Chatbot's version of Old School.

  43. Cenk Gets Jury Duty

    Cenk Uygur, Jayar Jackson, and Mark Thompson discuss their experiences getting dismissed from jury duty, their thoughts on the wildest names ever, and the joys of getting to the airport early.

  44. We Don't Want The Crazies

    Cenk Uygur, Brett Erlich, and John Iadarola talk about Kari Lake losing in Arizona and how quickly google recognizes them. Plus, the long-awaited House of The Dragon Chat!

  45. Bradley Hooter

    Cenk Uygur, Ben Mankiewicz, and Jayar Jackson talk about bringing kids to Hooters, losing followers on twitter, whether or not Trump is going to run again, and the worst things in the world.

  46. There's No "WE" In Pizza

    Cenk Uygur, Brett Erlich, and John Iadarola talk about Democrats' messaging versus Republicans, Ant-Man spoilers, pizza boxes, and Cenk's three years in the making of "Justice Is Coming" book.

  47. Big Water Propaganda

    Cenk Uygur, Mark Thompson, and Ben Mankiewicz argue over the benefits of water, the reproductive habits of fish, and if VEGAN VENGENCE exists.

  48. Grifters Gonna Grift

    Cenk Uygur, Ben Mankiewicz, and Jackson White address the TYT haters, right-wing grifters, and Democrats who are finally fighting back.

  49. How the Bong Broke

    Ben Gleib, Jessica Burbank, and Jayar Jackson talk fast food, the sauce packet drawer that everyone has, and who REALLY let the dogs out.

  50. Globes and Donuts

    Cenk Uygur, Ken Klippenstein, and Jordan Uhl talk about whether or not living in Washington DC corrupts you, whether or not Cenk is a Boomer, and the terror of "Twitter Cenk".

About this show

Remember when the news cycle didn’t move at warp speed and news anchors could focus on having conversations instead of spitting out breaking news as fast as possible? TYT Old School harkens back to the good ol’ days for chats between Cenk Uygur, Ben Mankiewicz and a rotation of TYT guest hosts.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Old School with Cenk Uygur & Ben Mankiewicz have?

Old School with Cenk Uygur & Ben Mankiewicz has 208 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 24, 2025.

What is Old School with Cenk Uygur & Ben Mankiewicz about?

Remember when the news cycle didn’t move at warp speed and news anchors could focus on having conversations instead of spitting out breaking news as fast as possible? TYT Old School harkens back to the good ol’ days for chats between Cenk Uygur, Ben Mankiewicz and a rotation of TYT guest hosts.

How often does Old School with Cenk Uygur & Ben Mankiewicz release new episodes?

Old School with Cenk Uygur & Ben Mankiewicz publishes every two weeks, based on its 208 episodes since October 2018.

Who hosts Old School with Cenk Uygur & Ben Mankiewicz?

Old School with Cenk Uygur & Ben Mankiewicz is created and hosted by TYT Network.
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