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We're Not Wrong
by Andrew Heaton, Jen Briney, Justin Robert Young
Jen Briney, Andrew Heaton and Justin Robert Young discuss the world of politics, government and media. They have never, and will never, be incorrect about anything. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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About Empathy and Jed York’s Suspension
The gang digs into America’s divide over empathy and the argument that compassion can do more harm than good. When should empathy guide our decisions, and when does it get in the way of sound judgment? Then they turn to 49ers owner Jed York’s punishment following a prostitution sting. Were his...
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About Livestreamed Executions and Fighting Robots
The gang digs into the Pentagon’s plan to livestream the execution of the Fort Hood shooter. Does broadcasting an execution serve the public, or turn justice into a spectacle? Then they turn to California’s effort to shut down a human-versus-robot fight club. Should consenting adults be allowed…
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About the Cornell Seven and Phone-Free Concerts
The gang digs into the sexual assault allegations against the Cornell Seven, the handling of the investigation, and the debate over New York’s consent law. Should the state close the loophole around voluntary intoxication? Then they turn to concerts that require fans to lock their phones away. Is…
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About Taxpayer-Funded Trump Ads and School Phone Bans
The gang digs into the nearly $1.5 million in taxpayer money spent on ads praising President Trump. Where’s the line between a public-service announcement and campaigning on our dime? Then they turn to a study that found no clear improvement in students’ social wellbeing after a school smartphone...
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About Ed Sheeran and the Paramount–Warner Bros. Merger
The gang digs into the backlash against Ed Sheeran after Macklemore was dropped from his tour over his pro-Palestinian performances. How much control does a headliner have, and who gets to decide what’s said onstage? Then they turn to the states’ settlement over Paramount’s proposed acquisition…
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About Slowing AI and Canada's European Pivot
The gang digs into an Anthropic whistleblower’s warning about the race toward superintelligent AI and the growing calls to slow development. Should Washington step in, and how much should we trust the companies sounding the alarm about their own technology? Then they turn to Canada’s pursuit of a...
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About Germany's AfD and 'Kirkaversary'
The gang digs into Germany's AfD party, which scraped together nearly 44% of the vote in the country's recent election. Is this another example of far right politics on the rise, or is there a bit of nuance to this victory? Then they turn to the 'Kirkaversary,' a meme-filled online event centered...
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About Trump's Venezuela Oil Deal and Syracuse University
The gang talks through Trump's 100-year oil deal with Venezuela, asking both whether it's a good deal and whether it's a deal the government should be making in the first place. Then they turn to Justin's alma mater, Syracuse University, which faces funding issues amid reduced enrollment and...
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About Mail-in Voting and Travel Sports
The gang discusses the recent Supreme Court decision that allows the Trump administration to implement parts of its executive order restricting mail-in voting during the midterms. They also dig into a recent New York Magazine piece about youth sports, which have grown increasingly expensive…
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About Natalie Harp and Matchmaking
The gang digs into the fallout following a jab Jon Ossoff made about Trump assistant and long-time fan Natalie Harp, who previously worked at One America News prior to joining his team in 2024. Are these sorts of comments and insinuations fair, or did Ossoff cross a line? They also discuss a…
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About Alberta Separatists and Flock Cameras
The gang discusses Alberta's upcoming referendum on whether the province should leave Canada for independence. Is this a move towards a freer Alberta, or a repeat of Brexit? They also discuss Flock security cameras, as anger continues to grow towards the company's surveillance programs online and...
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About Max Miller and Data Centers
The gang discusses the allegations around Rep. Max Miller, as well as Jasmine Sun's recent reporting around the backlast to data centers. Plus, some thoughts on the Michigan race and the state of the Democratic party. https://jasmi.news/p/no-data-centers-in-my-backyard Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro...
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About Gavin Newsom's Affair and Strategic Wrinkles
The gang digs into Gavin Newsom's one-time affair after the woman in question — Ruby Rippey — published an account of the scandal in Vanity Fair. Will this affect Newsom's 2028 aspirations, or is this episode deserving of different comparisons than Eric Swalwell and Graham Platner. They also...
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About Darlene Graham's Senate Run and Soccer in the US
In a semi-sequel to last week's episode, the gang discusses Darlene Graham's decision to run for a full Senate term, following her appointment to the seat her brother held for more than two decades. Is she a legit candidate, or is this stepping in the way of other politicians with more experience...
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About Lindsey Graham's Death and Meta Smart Glasses
The crew gathers to discuss the unexpected passing of Lindsey Graham, examining the political legacy he leaves behind following over 30 years of serving in the Senate. They then turn to Meta's AI smart glasses, which is expanding outside of its Ray-Ban partnership to create cheaper smart glasses,...
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About Graham Platner Dropping Out and the "Missing Middle"
The gang convenes to discuss the latest Graham Platner scandal, this time in the form of a sexual assault allegation. Following multiple supporters distancing themselves from Platner, the candidate was heavily rumored to drop out days before the deadline — and, indeed, dropped out hours after…
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About America at 250 and the Rise of the DSA
The gang discusses the legacy and history of America as it celebrates its 250th anniversary. Are some of the more brutal chapters enough to outweigh the good the USA has brought to the world, or is it worth giving these first 250 years a failing grade? After, the group turns to the ongoing rise…
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About FreddyLA7 and Keir Starmer's Resignation
The gang explores the tale of FreddyLA7, the social media handle of a German World Cup tourist who, following viral attention, has received negative attention following old tweets, private plane offers, and other various paid experience at absolutely no expense. Is this a simple story of…
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About Trump's Iran Deal and the SpaceX IPO
The gang discusses Trump's memorandum of understanding reached with Iran, opening a 60-day window for further negotiations. Is this something meant to stick, or yet another doomed prospect to end this war? Then they turn to SpaceX's record-smashing IPO that has some rushing to invest — and others...
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About AI Political Ads and the Cultural Conservatism Wave
Hot off some controversial new AI ads ahead of the midterms, the gang digs into whether our current class of campaigns are going too far in putting words in the mouths of their opponents. They also look into recent poll results that suggest a coming cultural conservatism wave, and ask if such a...
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About Graham Platner and Pattie Gonia
The gang looks at the latest scandal out of Graham Platner's Maine senatorial campaign and wonder whether it's enough to sink the ship, or yet another hurdle on the way to Democrats winning back the Senate in November. Then the dig into the ongoing feud between outdoor clothing retailer Patagonia...
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About Climate Change and Paid Social Media Influencers
The gang digs into the quiet retirement of RCP 8.5, the most extreme climate scenario suggested by scientists, after making some genuine progress towards slowing global warming. What does this say about our relationship with science media? Then they turn to recent reports over Tom Steyer's…
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About the AI Hate Wave and the Heir to Bernie Sanders
With pro-AI commencement speeches repeatedly getting booed and ongoing hostility over data center expansions, the gang digs into what's causing this growing AI hate wave. They also discuss who owns the "Bernie Sanders heir apparent" lane, as both AOC and Ro Khanna begin staffing up with former...
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About a New Pandemic?! and the Billion Dollar Ballroom
With hantavirus the talk of the town, the gang examines whether it's actually at risk of becoming a new COVID-like pandemic — spoiler: it's not — as well as the hype cycle around this sort of terrifying news that drives clicks. They also dive into the latest developments in Trump's quest for a...
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About Spirit Airlines and the US-Germany Pullout
The gang discusses the closure of Spirit Airlines, which shuttered over the weekend following several bankruptcies, a failed merger with JetBlue, spiking oil prices, and a general frustration from flyers for decades. Which one of these factors played the largest role in the death of Spirit? They...
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About Microlooting and the SPLC Indictment
Hot off a controversial appearance in the New York Times opinion page, the gang discusses the concept of "microlooting." Spurred on by comments made by podcasters Nadja Spiegelman and Jia Tolentino, as well as political streamer Hasan Piker, the crew wonders whether there's any case in which...
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About "Monitoring the Situation" and Michael Jackson
The gang discusses the newly-developed "Monitoring the Situation" livestream, an X-hosted 24/7 live feed designed to serve as an alternative to traditional media. Backed by Andreesen Horowitz, is "Monitoring the Situation" something you need in your life, or just another way to stay glued to your...
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About Eric Swalwell and Viktor Orbán
The gang reacts to the rapid fall of Eric Swalwell, who went from sitting Congressman and the Democratic (and, therefore, overall leading) frontrunner for governor of California to resigning over multiple sexual misconduct allegations. They then turn their attention to Viktor Orbán, who leaves...
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About Afroman and Kanye West
The gang discusses Afroman's elevated status following his recent win in a high-profile defamation lawsuit involving Adams County police officers. Is the rapper actually a First Amendment hero, or is there more to this case than you might think? They then turn their attention to another rapper —...
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About Social Media Souring Democracy and Disney Adults
The gang discusses new polling showing heavy social media users are less committed to the concept of democracy, raising questions about whether online life is distorting reality or just revealing deeper cracks. Then they pivot to “Disney adults,” a high-spending, status-driven fandom that fuels...
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About the DHS Shutdown and Millennial Feminism
The gang talks through the ongoing problems facing travelers as TSA delays continue to build up. With the Democrats balking at their initial proposal in order to ask for additional ICE restrictions, what solution — if any — can we find to this DHS shutdown? Then they discuss a new piece in The...
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About Prediction Markets and the Intimacy Crisis
The gang breaks down Arizona’s lawsuit against prediction market platform Kalshi, which the state says is illegally operating as a gambling business by allowing bets on elections and sports. Kalshi argues its contracts are federally regulated financial products, setting up a broader fight over...
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About LA Hospice Fraud and the Everglades
The gang breaks down a sweeping investigation into hospice care in LA County, where hundreds of providers show warning signs of fraud. With some providers billing Medicare despite reporting zero patients and average billing far above the national average, they debate whether this is a systemic...
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About Iran and the BAFTAs
The gang breaks down the escalating conflict with Iran after the U.S. launched Operation Epic Fury, a sweeping air and missile campaign targeting Iranian military infrastructure that reportedly killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and triggered retaliation across the region. With Iranian missile…
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About Tony Gonzales and the Olympic Culture War
The gang breaks down the controversy surrounding Rep. Tony Gonzales after explicit text messages between him and former staffer Regina Santos-Aviles surfaced, prompting resignation calls and ethical questions about power dynamics in Congress. With Gonzales denying wrongdoing and calling the...
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About the SAVE America Act and Amelia
The gang debates the SAVE America Act, the proposal requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Supporters say it strengthens election integrity, while opponents argue noncitizen voting is already illegal and rare and warn the documentation…
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About European Leaders and the Olympic Cheater
The gang dives into the political turmoil sweeping Europe, where major leaders are seeing their approval ratings crater. From Keir Starmer’s record-low numbers in the UK to Emmanuel Macron’s struggles in France and Friedrich Merz’s challenges in Germany, Justin, Jen, and Heaton explore why...
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About the Epstein Files and "Kind Lying"
The gang digs into the massive new release of Epstein-related documents and the public reaction to yet another transparency dump that raises more questions than it answers. From who gets named to what “appearing in the files” actually means, they talk through how information spreads, how…
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About the Minnesota ICE Shooting and the Substation Theory
The gang breaks down the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti during a Minneapolis protest against ICE, as federal officials quietly change their public posture amid growing backlash. With video evidence contradicting early claims and questions mounting about the agents’ actions, they ask what the most...
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About Greenland and the UK's Social Media Ban
The gang breaks down President Trump’s escalating rhetoric over Greenland, including newly revealed text messages with Norway’s prime minister and renewed claims that U.S. control of Greenland is necessary for global security. They debate how serious this push really is and what it signals about...
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About the ICE Shooting in Minnesota and California's Proposed Wealth Tax
The gang discusses the killing of Renée Good, a U.S. citizen fatally shot by an ICE agent during protests against a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis. With conflicting accounts from federal authorities, witnesses, and local officials, they dig into questions of use of force,...
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About Venezuela and Tim Walz
The gang breaks down the U.S. operation that captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro in a surprise overnight raid approved by President Trump, an unprecedented move that killed dozens of Cuban guards and triggered international outrage. With critics calling it illegal regime change and...
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2025 Year in Review
The gang once again dives into a year's worth of stories to each pick out a random date worth revisiting. Happy New Year from We're Not Wrong! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:24 - Jen's Pick 00:33:08 - Heaton's Pick 00:42:09 - The Gang's New Year's Resolutions 01:03:47 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast....
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We're Not Wrong's 2025 Christmas Buffet
'Tis the season! Enjoy a sampler of episodes from all three of the podcast's hosts' other shows. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:36 - Px3's "Worst State Party Draft" 01:18:19 - Congressional Dish's "One Big Beautiful Bill — a Dangerous Law" 03:04:59 - The Political Orphanage's "Assassins Part…
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About the Brown University Shooting and Susie Wiles
The gang discusses the ongoing manhunt following the deadly shooting at Brown University, where two students were killed and the suspect remains at large days later. With limited footage and mounting public anxiety, they ask how long it takes before a failure to make an arrest becomes alarming....
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About the January 6th Pipe Bomber Arrest and AI Misogyny
The gang breaks down the arrest of Brian J. Cole Jr., the man charged with planting pipe bombs outside the RNC and DNC headquarters the night before January 6. After years of stalled leads, investigators linked him through surveillance, cell data and component purchases, raising new questions…
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About the Second Boat Strike and Ireland's Drinking Warnings
The gang digs into the explosive report that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly ordered troops to "kill everyone" aboard a suspected narco-trafficking boat in the Caribbean. After a second missile strike killed survivors clinging to the wreckage, lawmakers are calling the incident a…
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About Rush Hour 4 and Thanksgiving Travel Laws
The gang breaks down the revival of Rush Hour 4, a project brought back to life after President Trump reportedly lobbied Paramount’s top shareholder to greenlight Brett Ratner’s return to the franchise. With Ratner facing years of misconduct allegations and Trump reshaping Hollywood through...
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About Epstein and the End of Shrinkflation
The gang digs into the House’s overwhelming vote to force the public release of the Epstein files, a fight that spiraled into a rare bipartisan stampede after a discharge petition backed leadership into a corner. With Trump’s behind the scenes pressure campaign failing to stop the momentum, the...
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About the Shutdown's End and the Climate Change Movement
The gang reacts to the end of the longest federal shutdown in American history, as Senate Democrats face backlash for a deal that included funding extensions and back pay, but not their key health care priorities. Did they cave, or is this just how governance works now? Then, they turn to the…
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Jen Briney, Andrew Heaton and Justin Robert Young discuss the world of politics, government and media. They have never, and will never, be incorrect about anything.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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