It's News to Us
It’s News to Us shreds the week’s headlines with satire, comedy, and fearless analysis. Hosts Eddie and Jason broadcast from idobi Radio, roasting U.S. politics, world affairs, tech, culture, and true-crime oddities in tight, bullet-point segments and interview deep dives. Expect election coverage, breaking news, musician & journalist guests, and zero spin—just facts and laughs. New episodes weekly.
Show episodes
EPISODE NOTES & RUNDOWN SEGMENT 1: SLEEPY DON President Trump is caught dozing off during his own Cabinet meeting while officials list his accomplishments. We analyze the "head jerk" technique and the New York Times report on his fading stamina. SEGMENT 2: HEGSETH’S "DOUBLE TAP" The Defense Secretary faces accusations
POLITICS & WORLD NEWS White House defends second strike in the Caribbean The administration claims the naval strike on a suspected drug-trafficking boat was legal and “self-defense,” despite mounting criticism and escalated tensions with Venezuela. Melbourne carbon monoxide leak A meat-processing plant disaster sends 2
INTERVIEW — Nick from Run the Riot Nick introduces Run the Riot, a new high-energy punk/metal hybrid band. Discusses forming a band post-COVID and the chaotic reality of finding members in 2025. How DIY bands are surviving without labels and building everything from scratch. How their first single “Falling Down” came t
Politics: Chuck Schumer faces Democratic revolt over a GOP shutdown deal; eight Senate Democrats vote with Republicans, sacrificing ACA subsidies to reopen government. White House Chaos: Trump asks the Supreme Court to keep food aid frozen, then pardons Giuliani and his 2020 “Stop the Steal” dream team. Viral Justice:
Trump Blocked from Deploying National Guard to Oregon – Court says you can’t “borrow” another state’s troops; politics meets civics class. Gaza Ceasefire Talks Begin in Egypt – Hostages, aid, airstrikes on the table; optimism on backorder. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek Steps Down – Co-CEO era begins; artists still want real
Government Shutdown Watch: Washington gears up for yet another “who’s to blame?” showdown. Spoiler: everyone. Saudi Comedy Festival: Kevin Hart and Dave Chappelle head to Riyadh, but critics say it’s less about jokes and more about whitewashing. Electronic Arts Buyout: Saudi money and private equity swoop in for a reco