American Self-Reliace is a Toxic Myth with Adam Chandler
Episode Date: January 22, 2025The phrase "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" actually started as a joke—because, let’s face it, it’s physically impossible. So how did th...
Comedian Adam Conover talks to exceptional experts, revealing shocking truths and thought-provoking new perspectives. It’s an investigative comedy podcast for curious people who never stop asking questions.
310 episodes transcribedThe phrase "pull yourself up by your bootstraps" actually started as a joke—because, let’s face it, it’s physically impossible. So how did th...
Southern California has been utterly decimated by wildfires, with the neighborhoods of Pacific Palisades and Altadena being virtually leveled...
As the effects of climate change ravage our world, we have no choice but to fight back. While it may feel like a hopeless endeavor, the truth...
So much of today’s political policy is shaped by the public perception of crime—but what if that perception isn’t accurate to begin with? Don...
Global fertility rates are dropping, and while this might initially seem like a solution to overpopulation concerns, it also signals major ch...
(In addition to your weekly Factually! episode, this week we're bringing you a monologue from Adam. This short, researched monologue original...
Amazon workers are on strike! It’s no shock that employees are pushing back against the invasive, abusive, and grueling practices of one of t...
California has the fifth-largest economy in the world, the biggest population of any U.S. state, and it's just gosh darn beautiful. So why do...
(In addition to your weekly Factually! episode, this week we're bringing you a monologue from Adam. This short, researched monologue original...
What the hell is going on with the Democratic Party? For the past eight years, it seemed like the party’s entire identity revolved around def...
The war in Gaza has been going on for over a year, killing 44,000 Gazans and leaving countless others injured or displaced. With no ceasefire...
The left lost hard this election, and it warrants a deep examination of what the ideals of the Democratic party even stands for. Are voters o...
When it comes to police reform, one of the most glaring and urgent issues is the unchecked power of sheriff departments. Once elected, sherif...
Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter was an unmitigated catastrophe on multiple fronts, but it’s hard to ignore how it ultimately became a powerfu...
This week’s election was a decisive win for Donald Trump. While it was once reasonable to view this racist, sexist, plutocratic, transphobic,...
We all know the ultra-wealthy look for ways to dodge paying taxes, but when you have enough money, this game goes global. From Swiss bank acc...
(In addition to your weekly Factually! episode, this week we're bringing you a monologue from Adam. This short, researched monologue original...
On paper, the economy is doing great—the stock market is strong, unemployment is low, and inflation has dropped significantly. So why does it...
Why are so many of our politicians so old? While age can bring wisdom and experience, it can also result in leaders who are out of touch with...