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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 narratives form, and why ambiguity fuels speculation. Then they pivot to a study on “kind lying,” debating when honesty is overrated, when lies are socially rewarded, and what people really want when they say they want the truth. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:14:33 - Epstein 01:04:20 - "Kind Lying" 01:25:46 - Emails 01:46:04 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 important unanswered piece of the story really is. Then they turn to the so called “substation theory,” as Super Bowl bound teams avoid the 49ers’ training facility over concerns that a nearby electrical substation may be linked to unusually high injury rates. Is there anything to the theory, or is this just another case of pattern seeking in sports? Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:10:45 - Minnesota ICE Shooting 00:52:44 - Substation Theory 01:11:55 - Emails 01:33:22 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 American power politics. Then they turn to the UK, where Prime Minister Keir Starmer is opening the door to a possible ban on social media for children under 16, reversing earlier opposition and raising questions about whether similar restrictions could come to the United States. This episode was recorded prior to the framework deal being announced. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:22:00 - Greenland 01:17:17 - Social Media Ban 01:40:57 - Emails 02:22:32 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, accountability, and how immigration enforcement is escalating inside U.S. cities. Then, they turn to California’s proposed billionaire wealth tax, which has prompted Google founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin to move assets and cut ties with the state. Is this a long overdue redistribution effort, or a policy that will drive massive capital flight? Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:08:27 - ICE Shooting in Minnesota 00:55:10 - Wealth Tax 01:24:59 - Emails 01:52:16 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 supporters celebrating Maduro’s removal, they ask what this means for U.S. foreign policy going forward. Then they turn to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s sudden decision to drop out of his reelection race amid a long-running fraud scandal involving state funded childcare programs. Why step aside now in a deep blue state, and what does the timing say about accountability and political pressure? Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:12:46 - Venezuela 01:08:42 - Tim Walz 01:36:34 - Emails 02:00:08 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'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 III: An Anarchist Murders McKinley" 04:10:31 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. Then, they turn to Vanity Fair’s revealing profile of Trump chief of staff Susie Wiles, unpacking her candid admissions about internal chaos, hardline policies, and her role as an enforcer rather than a moderating force inside the administration. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:15:26 - Brown University 00:38:16 - Susie Wiles 00:55:10 - Emails 01:18:38 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 about motive and timing. Then the gang turns to a new study showing people are more likely to exploit AI when it is labeled female. They dig into what this means for how companies design AI systems and how human gender bias gets projected onto machines. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:18:31 - January 6th Pipe Bomber 00:39:11 - National Security Strategy Thoughts 00:52:03 - The Wildest Krampus Tangent You'll Ever Hear 01:02:59 - AI Misogyny 01:18:02 - Emails 01:47:20 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 possible war crime and demanding answers. Then they turn to Ireland’s new alcohol warning labels, which link drinking to cancer, liver disease, and risks during pregnancy. With adoption delayed until 2028 and binge drinking still high among young adults, the crew debates whether these labels will change anything. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:14:04 - Second Boat Strike 00:47:02 - Ireland's Drinking Warnings 01:05:19 - Emails 01:23:42 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 friendly creatives, the trio asks what this says about Trump's pressure on companies. Then they turn to Thanksgiving travel, questioning whether the busiest travel weekend in America should have its own federal rules as airports, highways, and rail systems buckle each year under the holiday surge. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:10:12 - Rush Hour 4 00:34:21 - Thanksgiving Travel Laws 00:52:35 - Emails 01:07:07 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 bill sailed through and now heads to the Senate. Then the group turns to shrinkflation, using Panera’s new turnaround plan to ask whether companies are finally reversing years of portion cuts and ingredient downgrades. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:09:39 - Epstein 00:53:30 - End of Shrinkflation 01:11:53 - Emails 01:37:23 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 state of the climate change movement, with Bill Gates calling for a strategic pivot just as GM abandons some of its electric truck plans. Is the momentum fading, or is this sort of pivot needed? Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:05:13 - Shutdown 00:42:06 - Climate Change Movement 01:05:08 - Emails 01:27:37 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The gang reacts to a seismic political shift in New York City as Zohran Mamdani is elected mayor, defeating Andrew Cuomo and promising sweeping changes across housing, transit, and childcare. His Democratic Socialist platform has progressives cheering—and business leaders warning — how big of a deal is this? Then, the death of former Vice President Dick Cheney sparks a conversation about his towering influence over American foreign policy, the post-9/11 era, and the modern Republican Party. Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro and Shutdown Talk 00:24:08 - Mamdani's NYC 00:54:40 - Dick Cheney 01:10:35 - Emails 01:12:52 - More Mamdani Talk 01:18:27 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this 2023-throwback episode, the gang talks through Javier Milei's victory in Argentina. His La Libertad Avanza party secured more than 40 percent of the national vote following two years of austerity politics. Is this a sign that things are turning around in the South American country? Then our attention turns to George Santos, who recently had his seven-year sentence commuted, alongside all other fines and penalties. While the conviction remains on Santos' record, is this a miscarriage of justice? Chapters 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:14 - Shutdown Update 00:23:37 - Argentina 00:47:15 - George Santos 01:08:04 - Emails 01:33:01 - Wrap-up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.