From The Office to SNAFU: Ed Helms on History, Politics & Comedy

From The Office to SNAFU: Ed Helms on History, Politics & Comedy

Ed Helms is best known for playing Andy Bernard in The Office and Stu in The Hangover trilogy. But the comedic actor is also the politically engaged, banjo-playing, podcast-hosting, TV series–producing author of a new book titled, SNAFU: The Definitive Guide to History’s Greatest Screwups. Kara and Ed discuss domestic politics and satire's role during Trump 2.0; government overreach and history’s tendency to repeat itself; his podcast SNAFU with Ed Helms and the eponymous book; and the entertainment industry’s evolving economics. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on Instagram, TikTok, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Trump’s First and Next 100 Days

Trump’s First and Next 100 Days

The first few months of President Trump’s second term have been chaotic, to say the least. There have been an unprecedented number of executive actions that have triggered an equally impressive number...

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Gov. Wes Moore Talks Trump, Democrats, DOGE — and Running in 2028?

Gov. Wes Moore Talks Trump, Democrats, DOGE — and Running in 2028?

Governor Wes Moore of Maryland was elected less than three years ago, but he’s already on the shortlist of potential Democratic presidential candidates for 2028. In 2022, the former combat veteran, in...

5 Mai 202546min

AMD CEO Lisa Su on AI Chips, Trump's Tariffs and the Magic of Open Source

AMD CEO Lisa Su on AI Chips, Trump's Tariffs and the Magic of Open Source

In 2014, when Lisa Su took over as CEO of Advanced Micro Devices, AMD was on the verge of bankruptcy. Su bet hard on hardware and not only pulled the semiconductor company back from the brink, but als...

1 Mai 202552min

Judith Butler on Why Gender Is in Trump’s Crosshairs

Judith Butler on Why Gender Is in Trump’s Crosshairs

Philosopher and critical theorist Judith Butler, Distinguished Professor in the Graduate School at UC Berkeley, has been at the forefront of gender theory for 35 years. But while their work Gender Tro...

24 Apr 202555min

Trump, Immigration & the Erosion of Due Process

Trump, Immigration & the Erosion of Due Process

President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has led to a series of legal skirmishes with major constitutional implications. To unpack it all, Kara speaks to three experts:  Caitlin Dickerson is a ...

22 Apr 202557min

Why Melinda French Gates is Betting On Women in Politics, Business and Tech

Why Melinda French Gates is Betting On Women in Politics, Business and Tech

Melinda French Gates is a businesswoman and philanthropist, as well as an advocate for women and girls both in the U.S. and abroad. And over the past few years, she’s also become a force in Democratic...

17 Apr 202549min

Trump's Tariffs: Chaos, Confusion & Consequences

Trump's Tariffs: Chaos, Confusion & Consequences

President Trump's chaotic rollout and partial rollback of tariffs has roiled financial markets and confused many allies, both domestically and internationally. Although he temporarily calmed bond mark...

14 Apr 202556min

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