Podcast appearances and mentions of Andy Borowitz

Your favorite psychologists, John Gartner and Harry Segal, present “this week” in Trump's power grab encouraged by the Supreme Court. They are joined by the great Andy Borowitz who brings his humor and insight to this dangerous moment in political history. Be sure to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts: Our site Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe on Spotify Subscribe on Amazon Music Subscribe on iHeartRadio Trump announced plans to seize control of the D.C. police, declared multiple states of emergency, and threatened to deploy troops in a city where violent crime has actually declined. Gartner and Segal argue these maneuvers aren't about public safety at all but about manufacturing chaos in order to justify ever-greater power grabs. When Trump set his sights on Baltimore, he twisted the city's story of revitalization into a caricature of dysfunction. Coverage of neighborhood renewal, falling crime rates, and community-led solutions vanished beneath his fearmongering. Gartner and Segal contrast the real on-the-ground progress with Trump's distorted narrative, showing how he weaponizes urban success to sow division. This episode isn't a partisan broadside so much as a civic call to psychological arms. Recognizing cognitive warning signs in our leaders isn't a cheap political shot—it's a crucial act of self-defense for democracy. By naming these stunts for what they may be—symptoms of mental strain—we sharpen our defenses against manipulation and reclaim our democratic norms. Listen to Shrinking Trump on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your shows. Equip yourself with the insight to see past the spectacle and call out authoritarian playbooks the moment they emerge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andy Borowitz joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career as a comedian, writer and creator of The Borowitz Report, where uses humor to combat right wing politics.

Host Meg Wolitzer talks with political satirist and author Andy Borowitz in this bonus interview.

Meg Wolitzer presents four works drawn from an evening of satirical stories about American political history, hosted by Andy Borowitz.Nothing is sacred.  First, Joe Yan imagines Abraham Lincoln, huckster, in “I'm Abraham Lincoln and I Beg Of You, Please Commemorate My Birthday With Mattress Sales,” read by Ikechukwu Ufomadu.  In “Running for Governor,” Mark Twain imagines himself in the political horse race.  The reader is John Cameron Mitchell.  John and Abigail Adams had a famously happy marriage, despite often being apart, and why not imagine them taking advantage of the 18th century version of modern media options?  That's the premise of Alexandra Petri's “John and Abigail Adams Try Sexting,” read by Ophira Eisenberg and Ikechukwu Ufomadu.  And the show wraps with a piece by Borowitz himself, “A Very Nixon Halloween,” inspired by a photograph of Nixon as an awkward civilian after he left office.The reader is Caroline Aaron.

When it was released just over 25 years ago, The Big Lebowski was a flop with critics. Now it is regarded as among the funniest movies ever made, one by which we all, well, abide. Josh Karp tells us how it came to be, the people who inspired it, and those who turned down roles in it. Can you imagine Mel Gibson playing the Dude? It almost happened. Then Melania Trump was in the news this week as her memoir entitled—what else?—Melania was released. Andy Borowitz has read it, and he tells us all about what's in it. Finally, Katya V. joins us from Moscow with her report on how Putin is fighting one war in Ukraine but another one within Russia and against its citizens.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

From time to time on the weekends, we'll be bringing you some of our recent favorite episodes. Enjoy your weekend, and we'll be back with a brand new puzzle on Monday! Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: New York Times best-selling author and satirical writer of The Borowitz Report, Andy Borowitz! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kamala Harris announced her choice of running mate this week, but right now we need to talk about J. D. Vance. And who better to lead that chat than Andy Borowitz, who will explain why Mr. Hillbilly Elegy is so bad. Then Bruce Bozzi tells us about his recent sit-down with one of Hollywood's most elegant and handsome men, George Hamilton. And finally, Johanna Berkman reveals what she learned in her special investigation into Hamas in America.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Hello, Puzzlers! AJ has a new book out! You can order "The Year of Living Constitutionally" right now!. This week, we're gifting you a grab bag of puzzles from some of our favorite guests. Today: New York Times best-selling author and satirical writer of The Borowitz Report, Andy Borowitz! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US Constitution became effective 235 years ago. It is a document that was way ahead of its time. Yet, while the document is the same as it was, much of our world has changed since then. We can talk about what it says and debate aspects about it. But what would it be like to live daily life according to what the document says? AJ Jacobs (https://ajjacobs.com/) is a New York Times bestselling author. He is also one of the funniest, smartest, and most curious people I have ever known. Each of his books have involved stretching his knowledge through experience and I call him a stuntman driven by his desire to learn. Instead of putting his body in danger, however, his stunts are doing things like bringing the constitution to life by walking through the streets of Manhattan with a tricorn hat and a musket. He does these and other feats while following various aspects of the Constitution to the letter. His latest book, The Year of Living Constitutionally: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Constitution's Original Meaning was a total delight to read. The book has received copious praise and the words that resonated most with me came from Andy Borowitz who said, “I didn't know how I learned so much while laughing so hard.” This is AJ's fifth interview on the SuperPsyched podcast, and I am so delighted to have him back. His commitment for personal growth, to live life according to his values, and to waving his freak flag fully is utterly inspiring to me. So, listen in as AJ talks about his year of living constitutionally.

is a satirical genius whose hilarious headlines alone are enough to help us survive all of the MAGA madness. He's a best-selling author, a comedian, a musician, and he just started his own Substack. I highly recommend you get to know more about this American hero.There's something special about comedy in times like these. It helps bring folks together to take a breath of fresh air.  And few people do it as well as Andy. He's smart, funny, and relentless in his effort to call out the absurdity of Trump world through scholarly wit. That's why I was thrilled to host him for my very first Substack interview. I hope you'll watch and enjoy it as much as I did.In our lighthearted and genuine conversation, Borowitz provided a clear way forward for all of us—not just to survive this election cycle, but to thrive. You might not hear a ton of jokes, but you will hear a lot of sage wisdom.I asked Andy what he thought about the recent violent political rhetoric and the MAGA culture today. As he covers in hilarious but frightening detail in his bestselling book Profiles in Ignorance, he said, “Trump is not smart. Trump is a very ignorant, poorly informed, stupid person. However, he's very talented…he is very good at reading the thirst for violence, and the anger and the revenge, the desire for retribution, and playing off of that.”He continued, “That's the thing that people have taken a long time to figure out. A lot of his followers like him because of how horrible he is.”One bit of our conversation that really stuck with me is when Andy explained how the current political environment has impacted how he approaches comedy.“Trump did change the calculus…And I think that's why I dispute people who think that Trump has been great for comedy. I think Trump's made comedy harder, because it's hard to make fun of a clown.” He explained, “So I kind of changed my approach a little bit. And rather than try to outdo Trump, I would try to take Trump's logic to its extreme and just work it out.”I also asked Andy what his thoughts are on Trump being the GOP nominee again, despite all the reasons they had to nominate anyone else.“What's really interesting, in recent history, you have to go back to the 1950s with Adlai Stevenson where a party has re-nominated somebody who lost,” Andy told me. “But we're not dealing with a political party anymore. We're dealing with a cult and a cult or religion really ignores facts.”Borowitz is absolutely right. Trump is a cult leader. And defeating him is going to require every bit of energy we have from now until November. And this work is exhausting. That's why I'm glad we have folks like Andy and interviews like these to help us refocus and recharge for the campaign ahead.Finally, speaking of the campaign ahead—I asked Andy what advice he has for our readers to stay positive and energized despite the constant onslaught of negativity in the news and on social media. His insight is powerful:“Even though I'm online, I'm telling people to get offline. All the evidence shows that the more we're on social media, the more we're on our phones, the unhappier we'll be,” Borowitz said.“Another piece of advice is if you're an activist or prone to be an activist, and you want to make the world a better place, for example, you want to reelect President Biden because he believes in democracy...If that's important to you, stop being an observer, stop being an audience member, be a participant.”Andy explained how he now serves on his local library's board, to do his part and be a participant. He put his sage wisdom into practice, and that's something I hope we all can try to do.The Dworkin Report is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. No matter what, thanks for watching/reading. Get full access to The Dworkin Report at www.dworkinsubstack.com/subscribe

Best Of BPR 3/22: Divas Of Soul & Andy Borowitz

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: New York Times best-selling author and satirical writer of The Borowitz Report, Andy Borowitz! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: New York Times best-selling author and satirical writer of The Borowitz Report, Andy Borowitz! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: New York Times best-selling author and satirical writer of The Borowitz Report, Andy Borowitz! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello, Puzzlers! Puzzling with us today: New York Times best-selling author and satirical writer of The Borowitz Report, Andy Borowitz! Join host A.J. Jacobs and his guests as they puzzle–and laugh–their way through new spins on old favorites, like anagrams and palindromes, as well as quirky originals such as “Ask Chat GPT” and audio rebuses. Subscribe to The Puzzler podcast wherever you get your podcasts!  "The Puzzler with A.J. Jacobs" is distributed by iHeartPodcasts and is a co-production with Neuhaus Ideas.  Our executive producers are Neely Lohmann and Adam Neuhaus of Neuhaus Ideas, and Lindsay Hoffman of iHeart Podcasts. The show is produced by Jody Avirgan and Brittani Brown of Roulette Productions.  Our Chief Puzzle Officer is Greg Pliska. Our associate producer is Andrea Schoenberg.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For years, one political satirist has dared to push the limits of comedy with such groundbreaking fake-news headlines as “Matt Gaetz accuses Kevin McCarthy of behaving like an adult” and “Trump accuses media of not listening to the voices he hears in his head." But could that be set to change? With news that The New Yorker has laid off its resident liberal jokesmith, we consider the comedy and philosophy of Andy Borowitz. PATREON-EXCLUSIVE EPISODE - https://www.patreon.com/posts/484-farewell-94853418

Dave and Ethan share their experience of attending the Weird Al Q&A with Andy Borowitz at the 2023 New Yorker Festival at Webster Hall in New York City on October 7th. They talk about the event as well as the rest of their weekend together - including a surprising meeting with another one of their favorite celebrities.

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the budget battle in Congress, Ken Paxton's ongoing impeachment trial, and all the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. Also this hour: Writer and satirist Andy Borowitz talks about how Americans went from ridiculing ignorance in our politicians to accepting it and then celebrating it in some instances. His book, Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber takes on that subject, which he'll discuss at an event with The Progressive Forum on Sept. 21. And Robert Edsel, founder and chair of the Monuments Men and Women Foundation, explains how to detect stolen antiquities.

This hour, humorist and The New Yorker columnist Andy Borowitz on his book Profiles in Ignorance, which explains how our nation's elected leaders have grown dumb — and dumber. GUEST: Andy Borowitz: Writes The Borowitz Report; his latest book is Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode! Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Colin McEnroe, Jonathan McNicol, Cat Pastor, and Lily Tyson contributed to this show, which originally aired September 13, 2022.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dramatic retelling of the classic sitcom returned for its second season, but did it live up to the great first season? Reese returns to the show to talk about Season 2 of Peacock's Bel Air. This season gave us love triangles, great intra-family tension, professional life drama, drugs, violence, new threats, and new successes. There was drama around every corner and Reese and I go over all of the major plot points in the series by lead character. Enjoy the conversation. Starring: Jabari Banks, Cassandra Freeman, Jimmy Akingbola, Olly Sholotan, Coco Jones, Akira Akbar, Simone Joy Jones, Jordan L. Jones, Adrian Holmes Additional Cast: Charlie Hall, Tyler Barnhardt, Brooklyn McLinn, Joe Holt, Jazlyn Martin, Nicholas Duvernay, Andi Rene Christensen, April Parker Jones, Karrueche Tran, Aimee Li, Reno Wilson, Justin Cornwell, Diandra Lyle, Sam Daly, Riele Downs, Al-Shabazz Jabateh, Tatyana Ali, Wendy Davis, Shelley Robertson, Thomas Crawford, Reagan Marum, Daphne Reid Directed by: Dale Stern, Nick Copus, Tasha Smith, Anton Cropper, Stacey Muhammad, John Scott, Keesha Sharp, Michael Weaver, Dawn Wilkinson Written by: Andy Borowitz, Susan Borowitz, T.J. Brady, Morgan Cooper, Benny Medina, Rasheed Newson, Jeff Pollack, Malcolm Spellman, Ephraim Salaam, Justin Calen-Chenn, Tawnya Bhattacharya, Carla Banks-Waddles, Janeika James, JaSheika Ashel James, Ali Laventhol, Anthony Sparks, Daniela Gaj, Julian Johnson, Nambi E. Kelley Sponsors Cinemark Rewards: Click Here to learn more about Cinemark Rewards FREE or $9.99/month options Restaurant.com: Click Here to spend $10 for a $25-off Restaurant Voucher Follow @HaveYouScenePod on Twitter for more content! 5 Star Reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are appreciated! Philo: Philo offers 70+ top-rated television channels and Philo's On-Demand library features 75,000 movies, shows, and specials! All for $25 per month.  Philo offers a 7-day free trial for new users. Sign up today at try.philo.com! Click Here for more information about Philo.  Guests: Reese Williams: @MofR25 on Twitter, @MindofReese on Youtube and Instagram, and @MindOfReeseReviews on TikTok. Follow me on Twitter @BibsCorner and the show @HaveYouScenePod for more content! For written content, visit BibsCorner.com 5 Star Reviews on Spotify and Apple Podcasts are appreciated! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/haveyouscenepod/message

Actually, there is no action without anxiety. We all feel it, and we're all driven by it—and almost no one is completely at peace with it. Morra Aarons-Mele, author of The Anxious Achiever and Hiding in the Bathroom: How to Get Out There (When You'd Rather Stay Home), has been working for years to normalize those feelings and the spectrum on which they appear to bring mental health struggles out into the open and encourage people to rethink the relationship between their mental health and their success. We talk about harnessing every degree of anxiety and finding ways to keep going—and even go better—when things get hard.LINKS FROM THE PODThe Anxious AchieverHiding in the Bathroom: How to Get Out There (When You'd Rather Stay Home)The Anxious Achiever PodcastMorra Aarons-MeleUsing tropes and genres like a pro: Ep 334 with Alexis Hall#AmReadingMorra: Robertson Davies The Deptford Trilogy, The Cornish TrilogyWhich sent us onto a tangent that included: Peter Orner, author of Still No Word From You, Katie Crouch, author of Embassy Wife, Andy Borowitz of The Borowitz Report, Sarah Stewart Taylor, author of A Stolen Child and The Drowning Sea who appeared on the podcast in episode 298 and Lisa Christie's The Book Jam, which hosted the event KJ refers to along with her podcast, Shelf Help, and then another podcast, This Jungian Life.KJ: The Murderbot Diaries, Martha WellsIf you love a good writing retreat—especially one that comes with good solid coaching and the chance to meet others who are working on similar projects—here's one to check out. This fall, three Author Accelerator certified book coaches are offering Mainely Memoir, a retreat for women writers in historic Biddeford, Maine, held over three days in the gorgeous Maine woods in September, with one-on-one coaching both before and after the retreat. It's the perfect opportunity to give yourself the gift of time and focus so that you can make real progress on your memoir this year. Find out more at www.mainelymemoir.comHey listener - have you followed Jess on TikTok yet? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amwriting.substack.com/subscribe

Happy New Year! Enjoy these interviews with some of our favorite authors from 2022: Imani Perry, professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, shares the insights she gleaned about U.S. history and culture from her travels in the South from South to America: A Journey Below the Mason-Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation (Ecco, 2022), winner of the National Book Award for non-fiction. Siddhartha Mukherjee, physician and author of several books including The Emperor of All Maladies, The Gene, and his latest, The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human (Scribner, 2022), talks about his new book that explores the new world of cellular medicine. Peniel Joseph, Barbara Jordan Chair in Ethics and Political Values, founding director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy, professor of history at the University of Texas at Austin and the author of The Third Reconstruction: America's Struggle for Racial Justice in the Twenty-First Century (Basic Books, 2022), talks about his new book that argues that since 2008, America has been experiencing a new Reconstruction, equal to the period following the Civil War and to the mid-20th century civil rights movement. Lydia Millet, climate novelist and author of several books, including Dinosaurs: A Novel (W. W. Norton & Company, 2022), joins to talk about her new book and how to find hope amid existential dread brought on by climate change. Andy Borowitz, author, comedian, and creator of The New Yorker's “Borowitz Report,” a satirical news column, and the author of Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber (Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster, 2022), talks about his new book that skewers politicians of the past 50 years plus shares humorous insights into some current politics.   These interviews were lightly edited for timing and rebroadcast; the original web versions are available here: Imani Perry's Journey Across the American South (Feb 4, 2022) Siddhartha Mukherjee on Medicine at the Cellular Level (Oct 28, 2022) Today's Reconstruction (Sep 6, 2022) A Climate Novelist on Hope and Dread (Oct 11, 2022) Andy Borowitz's 'Profiles in Ignorance' (Oct 26, 2022)  

Best-selling author and New Yorker satirist, Andy Borowitz, joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber." The pair discuss how the rise of TV and media has changed our politicians, what Americans prioritize over intellectual leaders and how ignorant leaders have evolved, from Reagan and Bush to Palin, DeSantis and Trump.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Profiles-Ignorance-Americas-Politicians-Dumber/dp/1668003880If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Andy on Twitter @BorowitzReport, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

On this day after Thanksgiving, enjoy some of our favorite recent conversations: The Brian Lehrer Show debut of an occasional series called the Brian Lehrer Show Editorial Board: From August, Nicole Gelinas, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, a contributing editor of City Journal and a columnist at the New York Post, Emerita Torres, vice president of policy, research and advocacy at the Community Service Society of New York (CSS), and Rachel Weinberger, PhD, chair for transportation at Regional Plan Association (RPA), share three varied views on congestion pricing. Nina Totenberg, NPR legal correspondent and the author of Dinners with Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships (Simon & Schuster, 2022), looks back on her 50-year friendship with the woman who would become a Supreme Court Justice and how they each fought to overcome barriers and face personal challenges. Andy Borowitz, author, comedian, and creator of The New Yorker's “Borowitz Report,” a satirical news column, and the author of Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber (Avid Reader Press/Simon & Schuster, 2022), talks about his new book that skewers politicians of the past 50 years. These interviews were lightly edited for time and clarity; the original web versions are available here: Editorial Board: Congestion Pricing (Aug 31, 2022) Nina and Ruth (Sep 15, 2022) Andy Borowitz on Ignorance (Sep 12, 2022)

Best-selling author and New Yorker satirist, Andy Borowitz, joins The Michael Steele Podcast to discuss his new book, "Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber." The pair discuss how the rise of TV and media has changed our politicians, what Americans prioritize over intellectual leaders and how ignorant leaders have evolved, from Reagan and Bush to Palin, DeSantis and Trump.Check out the book here: https://www.amazon.com/Profiles-Ignorance-Americas-Politicians-Dumber/dp/1668003880If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to leave a review or tell a friend! Follow Andy on Twitter @BorowitzReport, Michael @MichaelSteele and the podcast Twitter @steele_podcast.

Are America's politicians getting dumb and dumber? This is a question Andy Borowitz addresses in his new book Profiles in Ignorance. Starting with Ronald Reagan's first campaign for governor in 1966 and culminating with the election of Donald J. Trump, Borowitz shows how, during the age of twenty-four-hour news and social media, the US has elected politicians to positions of great power whose lack of the most basic information is terrifying. The New York Times-bestselling author joined Sean on the show...

Over the past fifty years, America's politicians have grown increasingly allergic to knowledge. Why is this? Writer, comedian and satirist Andy Borowitz joins Dorian Lynskey to discuss his new book Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber, which looks at why ignoramuses make it to the top of US politics, from Dan Quayle to George Bush, Sarah Palin to Donald Trump. “Politicians have been the greatest comedians of the last 50 years.””Dan Quayle was just as ignorant as Reagan, but he lacked any talent to mask it.”“George Bush opened the door for Sarah Palin, who lead to Donald Trump.”“Donald Trump speaks in shorter words than any other president.”Support us on Patreon:www.patreon.com/bunkercast Written and presented by Dorian Lynskey. Group editor: Andrew Harrison. Lead Producer: Jacob Jarvis. Producers: Jacob Archbold and Alex Rees. Assistant producer: Kasia Tomasiewicz. Audio production and Music by Jade Bailey. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the past fifty years, America's politicians have grown increasingly allergic to knowledge. Why is this? Writer, comedian and satirist Andy Borowitz joins Dorian Lynskey to discuss his new book Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber, which looks at why ignoramuses make it to the top of US politics, from Dan Quayle to George Bush, Sarah Palin to Donald Trump.  “Politicians have been the greatest comedians of the last 50 years.” ”Dan Quayle was just as ignorant as Reagan, but he lacked any talent to mask it.” “George Bush opened the door for Sarah Palin, who lead to Donald Trump.” “Donald Trump speaks in shorter words than any other president.” Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/bunkercast  Written and presented by Dorian Lynskey. Group editor: Andrew Harrison. Lead Producer: Jacob Jarvis. Producers: Jacob Archbold and Alex Rees. Assistant producer: Kasia Tomasiewicz. Audio production and Music by Jade Bailey. THE BUNKER is a Podmasters Production.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Satirist Andy Borowitz, writer of the ‘Borowitz Report‘ for the New Yorker, joins John Williams to talk about the thin line between reality and absurdity, if his comedy work sometimes gets mistaken as real, why he never punches down with his comedy, if he’s optimistic about the future, his new book, “Profiles in Ignorance: How […]

Satirist Andy Borowitz, writer of the ‘Borowitz Report‘ for the New Yorker, joins John Williams to talk about the thin line between reality and absurdity, if his comedy work sometimes gets mistaken as real, why he never punches down with his comedy, if he’s optimistic about the future, his new book, “Profiles in Ignorance: How […]

Satirist Andy Borowitz, writer of the ‘Borowitz Report‘ for the New Yorker, joins John Williams to talk about the thin line between reality and absurdity, if his comedy work sometimes gets mistaken as real, why he never punches down with his comedy, if he’s optimistic about the future, his new book, “Profiles in Ignorance: How […]

Andy Borowitz's political satire has been beloved for over 20 years, and now he has a new book out. Detailed show notes at https://www.ideastream.org/programs/sound-of-ideas/satirist-and-shaker-heights-native-andy-borowitz-discusses-new-book-profiles-in-ignorance.

Even as they promise a better future, politicians continue to lower the bar. Andy Borowitz, comedian and author of “The Borowitz Report,” joins host Krys Boyd to discuss how social media and the 24-hour news cycle have produced politicians who score cheap points without the facts to back them up. Plus, we'll hear about a few absurd anecdotes of egregious behavior. His book is “Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber.”

Andy Borowitz, author, comedian, and creator of The New Yorker's “Borowitz Report,” a satirical news column, and the author of Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber (Avid Reader Press / Simon & Schuster, 2022), talks about his new book that skewers politicians of the past 50 years plus shares humorous insights into some current politics.

For much of the 21st century, the public's trust in the government has remained low. More than 60% of Americans believe that the political candidates that run for office only run to serve personal interests.

Andy Borowitz is back with his first book in ten-years, "Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber" - which examines the intellectual deterioration of American politics, from Ronald Reagan to Dan Quayle, from George W. Bush to Sarah Palin, to its apotheosis in Donald J. Trump.

Not only are we living in a time where people are proud of their ignorance, argues the writer and comedian Andy Borowitz, but some of our most educated politicians are now playing down their intelligence as a strategy to get elected. Borowitz, the author of the long-running satirical column The Borowitz Report, examines this phenomenon in his new book, “Profiles of Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber.” “When Trump was elected, a lot of us supposedly knowledgeable people were taken by surprise,” he tells David Remnick. “But the more I researched the past fifty years, the more likely and plausible—and maybe even inevitable—his election was, because he actually had a great deal in common with his forebears.”

Andy helps create a major TV show, but is this where his passion lies? Judy gets into some of Andy's brilliant work in part 2 of their conversation. Plus, twisted colons, zoom calls, and his new book! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andy Borowitz is an award-winning comedian and New York Times bestselling author. He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and graduated from Harvard College, where he became President of the Harvard Lampoon. In 1998, he began contributing humor to The New Yorker‘s “Shouts and Murmurs” and “Talk of the Town” departments, and in 2001, he created “The Borowitz Report,” a satirical news column, which has millions of readers around the world. In 2012, The New Yorker began publishing “The Borowitz Report.” As a storyteller, he hosted “Stories at the Moth” from 1999 to 2009. As a comedian, he has played to sold-out venues around the world, including during his national tour, “Make America Not Embarrassing Again,” from 2018 to 2020. His new book, Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber, received a starred review from Kirkus, which called it “devastatingly funny.” He is the first-ever winner of the National Press Club's humor award. He lives with his family in New Hampshire. On September 17, 2022, Andy Borowitz came to the Sydney Goldstein Theater in San Francisco to be interviewed on stage by KQED politics and government correspondent Marisa Lagos. The program also includes a dramatic reading by actress Vivien Straus of Dan Quayle quotations compiled by Borowitz.

Funny writer genius guy Andy Borowitz joins Judy this week on Kill Me Now! You know the deal...we do all the early stuff in part 1. Andy grew up with some brilliant parents in Shaker Heights. He discusses this, as well as the vibe in Cleveland. Plus, his time in high school & snagging his first big writing gig! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on Boston Public Radio: We opened the show with a call-in segment and heard from listeners about the migrants on Martha's Vineyard moving to temporary housing on Cape Cod. Iván Espinoza-Madrigal discussed the relief efforts for the 50 migrants that landed in Martha's Vineyard and calls for an investigation into the involvement of Florida's Gov. Ron DeSantis. Iván Espinoza-Madrigal is the Executive Director of Lawyers for Civil Rights in Boston. Andy Borowitz detail the political players and events that inspired his new book, "Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber." Andy Borowitz is a New York Times best-selling author, comedian, and news satirist of The Borowitz Report for The New Yorker. Charlie Sennott discussed the international implications of the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the future of nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine. Charlie Sennott is an analyst for GBH News and the editor, founder, and CEO of The GroundTruth Project. Brian McGrory talked about his new role as chair for the College of Communication journalism program at Boston University and stepping down from his tenure at The Boston Globe. For many years, Brian McGrory worked as a reporter to columnist to Metro editor since 2012 for The Boston Globe. Rev. Irene Monroe and Rev. Emmett G. Price III discussed the passing of Eric Jackson and his legacy as jazz host for GBH, along with the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, and the migrants of Martha's Vineyard seeking asylum. Revs. Irene Monroe and Emmett G. Price III are co-hosts of the All Rev'd Up podcast on GBH. Henry Swenson shared his planting strategy to compete for the biggest pumpkin at the Topsfield Fair. Henry Swenson is a Guinness World Record holder for his 65-pound butternut squash. We closed the show with a call-in segment and heard from listeners about the conservative dating app ‘The Right Stuff' and whether listeners would date outside their own political affiliations.

Larry is joined by writer and comedian Andy Borowitz to discuss his new book, 'Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber,' which examines how television has negatively shaped the political climate and its participants since its proliferation in the 1950s and '60s. Andy starts the conversation with some anecdotes from his time working on 'The Facts of Life' and 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' and then pivots into the three-part structure of the book (4:02). In the opening "Ridicule" section, Andy details the history of anti-intellectualism in the modern conservative movement and how it contrasts with the "egg head" candidates often sought by the left (19:41). Next, they talk about the "Acceptance" phase, which breaks down how raw charisma and the cultural zeitgeist propelled Ronald Reagan, Sarah Palin, Bill Clinton, and Donald Trump to mass popularity and positions of power (40:03). After the break they get to the "Celebration" chapters, which examines how Trumpist firebrands like Ron DeSantis became the face of the current GOP (51:21). Larry and Andy end the pod by pondering whether it's the politicians making the voters stupid or if the stupidity is already within the voters themselves (1:09:52). Host: Larry Wilmore Guest: Andy Borowitz Producer: Chris Sutton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Not only are we living in a time where people are proud of their ignorance, argues the writer and comedian Andy Borowitz, but some of our most educated politicians are now playing down their intelligence as a strategy to get elected. Borowitz, the author of the long-running satirical column The Borowitz Report, examines this phenomenon in his new book, “Profiles of Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber.” “When Trump was elected, a lot of us supposedly knowledgeable people were taken by surprise,” he tells David Remnick. “But the more I researched the past fifty years, the more likely and plausible—and maybe even inevitable—his election was, because he actually had a great deal in common with his forebears."   Plus, native to the waters of the Indo-Pacific, lionfish have proven themselves incredibly well adapted to the Atlantic coast. In their original habitat, the fish are kept under control by natural predators: groupers, eels, and sharks. But, elsewhere, predators can't compete, and lionfish—with their voracious appetite and high fecundity—are upending the equilibrium of reef life. The staff writer D. T. Max takes a stab at lionfish spearing off the coast of Florida and talks with one of the most passionate lionfish hunters diving today, Rachel Bowman.

After learning of 40 subpoenas in one week, new reporting reveals the Justice Dept. is unlikely to weigh criminal charges against former Pres. Trump before the midterms. It comes as a Florida judge unseals additional portions of the Mar-a-Lago affidavit. And where we are in this “complicated economy” as inflation hits 8.3%. Luke Broadwater, Katie Benner, Tali Farhadian Weinstein, Tim Miller, Juanita Tolliver, David Gura, and Andy Borowitz join.

This hour Colin talks with comedian and The New Yorker columnist Andy Borowitz about his book Profiles in Ignorance, which explains how our nation's elected leaders have grown dumb – and dumber. GUESTS:  Andy Borowitz: Award-winning comedian, New York Times best-selling writer, and author of the satirical news column “The Borowitz Report” in The New Yorker. His new book is Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber  Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our guest this week is Andy Borowitz. Andy is an award-winning comedian and New York Times bestselling author. He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, and graduated from Harvard College, where he became President of the Harvard Lampoon. In 1998, he began contributing humor to The New Yorker's “Shouts & Murmurs” and “Talk of the Town” departments, and in 2001, he created “The Borowitz Report,” a satirical news column, which has millions of readers around the world. In 2012, The New Yorker began publishing “The Borowitz Report.” As a storyteller, he hosted “Stories at the Moth” from 1999 to 2009. As a comedian, he has played to sold-out venues around the world, including during his national tour, “Make America Not Embarrassing Again,” from 2018 to 2020. His new book Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber is now available. Review “How did we slide into the abyss of liking our politicians to be—or to act—dumb rather than smart? In this funny but serious book, Andy Borowitz chronicles our embrace of anti-intellectualism.” —Walter Isaacson, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Code Breaker “This is one of these brilliant books that makes you laugh until you cry. Borowitz masterfully throws light (and shade) on the confederacy of dunces who have fumbled their way into power. His writing has never been smarter, sharper, or more necessary.” —Susan Orlean, New York Times bestselling author of The Library Book “A devastatingly funny takedown of a veritable Mount Rushmore of incompetents . . . In the hallowed tradition of Will Rogers, Mark Twain, H.L. Mencken, Ambrose Bierce, and other clear-eyed satirists, Borowitz skewers all manner of chronically befuddled, willfully ignorant dolts. . . . Ravaging this seemingly endless rogues' gallery of buffoonery and corruption, Borowitz marshals mind-boggling, breathtaking evidence. . . . While there are countless laughs in the book, they have a rueful edge given that we are all affected by such widespread ignorance.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Readers may laugh, cry, or swear under their breath (sometimes all at once) with this scathing survey of the seemingly increasing ignorance of American politicians. Borowitz, a writer of page and screen and satirist for The New Yorker, humorously examines the ever-increasing, lowering-of-the-bar expectations of presidential candidates' knowledge and beyond in this book that is perfect for fans of The Daily Show or John Lithgow's “Dumpty” series. . . . For readers who have ever looked at the political landscape and asked how or why, this is a book that will inform and infuriate.” —Library Journal (starred review) “Andy makes me laugh out loud, that's a given. In this book he has also made me think out loud. Profiles in Ignorance is hilarious, original, scary, prescient and a wake-up call for us all. A must read.” —Susie Essman, HBO's Curb Your Enthusiasm “[Borowitz] sheds light on the cultural and economic trends that gave intellectualism a bad name and identifies the political operatives . . . who facilitated the rise of ignorance. Fans of The Borowitz Report will gobble this up.” —Publishers Weekly --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alyssa-milano-sorry-not-sorry/message

Andy Borowitz, author, comedian, and creator of The New Yorker's “Borowitz Report,” a satirical news column, and the author of Profiles in Ignorance: How America's Politicians Got Dumb and Dumber (Avid Reader Press/Simon & Schuster, 2022), talks about his new book that skewers politicians of the past 50 years.

This week the guys discuss S03E04, ‘Hilary Gets A Job'. Levi and Mike talk about their first jobs. Mike is still owed money for allowance and doesn't know how old he is. Levi really loves the rapper featured in this episode.

Harry Shearer is known for doing many characters, including Mr. Burns and others from “The Simpsons,” but the most famous is Derek Smalls, the saturnine, epically muttonchopped bassist in the movie “This Is Spinal Tap.” Almost thirty-five years after the release of Rob Reiner's mockumentary about a struggling metal band, Shearer has given Smalls a new lease on life. Although the character is fictional, the new solo album, “Smalls Change: Meditations Upon Ageing,” is real. Smalls tells The New Yorker's Andy Borowitz that he produced the record with support from the British Fund for Ageing Rockers, and it contains songs about a toupee (which belongs to Satan) and erectile dysfunction. (You have to give the dysfunctional part, Smalls says, “a good, stern talking-to.”) And they discuss what is clearly a sore subject: the fact that Spinal Tap was never inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Plus, a New Yorker editor picks three favorites for a new parent.