Ep. 13 | Designer Babies and Animal News | Guest: J. W. Crump
Heaton and comedian / amateur bioethicists J. W. Crump discuss the world's first gene-edited babies, and if it's a good idea to fiddle with the human genome to give kids purple eyes and more taste buds. Plus Animal News, including a giant cow and the Queen of England.
29 Nov 201847min
Ep. 12 | An Interview With Bigfoot | Guest: Justin Young
Heaton interviews Bigfoot about the movement to draft him to run for Congress. Plus political junky Justin Robert Young joins to talk about the Democratic hopefuls gearing up for 2020.
28 Nov 201849min
Ep. 11 | Why Are We in Yemen and Where Is It | Guest: Brian Brushwood
Magician and professional fire-eater Brian Brushwood rejoins Heaton to discuss a how unlikely Senate allies might actually balance out war powers and get us out of Yemen. PLUS an excerpt of "Moby Dick" (as written by Bernie Sanders) and an interview with the owner of Nick's Horseless Diner.
27 Nov 201844min
Ep. 10 | Tear Gas at the Border | Guest: Royce Sharp
Heaton brings on Royce Sharp to explain how his dating life impacts national immigration policy, and the use of tear gas at the border. PLUS news on Hugh Hefner's aquatic sex coffin.
26 Nov 201839min
Ep. 9 | Botham Jean and Cross Burnings | Guest: Deanna Easley
In “World News” Heaton bans a world leader from attending his birthday and spitballs alternate nominations for the head of Interpol. He’s then joined by Deanna Easley, host of the “Black in the Day” podcast, to talk about black history, the Botham Jean shooting, and whether America is becoming more or less racist.
23 Nov 201841min
Ep. 8 | Puppy Grooming Licenses | Guest: Shoshanna Weissman
Shoshanna Weissman, a rogue policy wonk at the R Street Institute joins Heaton to discuss the dumbest occupational licenses in the United States, many of which either involve corpses or flowers. Plus, updates on an America hero who chases down a perp from his riding lawn mower.
21 Nov 201836min
Ep. 7 | Stock Market Tips from Oblivious Comedians | Guest: Mahesh Kotagi
Heaton brings back "Animal News" to cover drunk raccoons, a lost camel, and whether pet alligators are better than cats. Then comedian Mahesh Kotagi joins to offer perspective on Apu from The Simpsons, and how political correctness affects standup. Plus ruin your portfolio with "Stock Market Tips from Comedians."
20 Nov 201837min
Ep. 6 | The Mathematical Case Against Democracy | Guest: Dr. Andrea Jones-Rooy
Heaton brings on comedian and verified smart person Andrea Jones-Rooy to discuss the soft, problematic underbelly of democracy: math. Plus: News from Canada, including a butter heist and a mythical Thunderbird.
19 Nov 201841min
