Have I Got News For Your Ears
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- Nov 11, 2026
About the podcast
A comedy podcast serving up a smart and edgy take on the news of the week. Each week, Michael Ian Black is joined by a rotating collection of guests to test their knowledge of current events and share behind-the-scenes secrets. Also in this feed, Have I Got News For You, the showcast.
Episodes 96
Nvidia CEO’s Spy Scandal!
Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week: Jensen Huang's Nvidia spy scandal, Trump goes on '60 Minutes' and Stephen Miller is finally in charge! Plus, is …
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Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week: Jensen Huang's Nvidia spy scandal, Trump goes on '60 Minutes' and Stephen Miller is finally in charge! Plus, is this curtains for Pete Hegseth?
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HIGNFY: Moshe Kasher and Gianmarco Soresi
The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests comedians Moshe Kasher & Gianmarco …
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The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black.
Join us this week with our special guests comedians Moshe Kasher & Gianmarco Soresi.
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Elections! Elections! Elections!
Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week: The final polls going into the mid-terms, the hot races getting the most attention, and Trump's final argument …
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Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week: The final polls going into the mid-terms, the hot races getting the most attention, and Trump's final argument.
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HIGNFY: David Alan Grier and Sam Jay
The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests comedians David Alan Grier and Sam …
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The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests comedians David Alan Grier and Sam Jay.
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Obama Roasts Trump!
Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week: Will Bill Maher be invited back to the White House? Plus, Obama and Trump hit the campaign trail, Trump's latest …
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Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week: Will Bill Maher be invited back to the White House? Plus, Obama and Trump hit the campaign trail, Trump's latest giveaway, the latest in the US Midterms and Israeli elections.
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HIGNFY: Jenny Hagel and David Pakman
The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests comedian Jenny Hagel and political …
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The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests comedian Jenny Hagel and political commentator David Pakman
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Trump Vs. Zelensky On Ukraine War!
Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week: Chaos around the world, Abdul El-Sayed gets them to say the quiet part out loud, D.C. corruption and what it means …
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Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week: Chaos around the world, Abdul El-Sayed gets them to say the quiet part out loud, D.C. corruption and what it means for the midterms and more!
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HIGNFY: Josh Gondelman and Adam Mockler
The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests author Josh Gondelman and political …
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The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests author Josh Gondelman and political commentator Adam Mockler.
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Guilfoyle Resigns! & Trump & Putin’s Diesel Deal!
Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week: The latest in Ukraine, and how it affects your feed, firing squads are back, Katie Zacharia's first day, Kimberly …
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Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week: The latest in Ukraine, and how it affects your feed, firing squads are back, Katie Zacharia's first day, Kimberly Guilfoyle resigns, Trump's ordered to stop his ads, and when you can expect your 5000.00 Trump dividend.
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HIGFNY: Rosebud Baker and Larry Wilmore
The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests, Comedians Rosebud Baker and Larry …
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The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests, Comedians Rosebud Baker and Larry Wilmore.
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Trump to Iran: "Take Out" San Diego!
Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week: Pete Hegseth's assault on the military, JD Vance hits the road, Donald Trump's crazy midterm PR tour and more! …
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Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week: Pete Hegseth's assault on the military, JD Vance hits the road, Donald Trump's crazy midterm PR tour and more!
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HIGNFY: Ashley Allison and Dave Foley
The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests Ashley Allison and Dave Foley …
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The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests Ashley Allison and Dave Foley.
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2026 Midterm Election Countdown!
Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week: Where do things stand before the Midterms, Jack Smith goes to Washington and more! Learn more about your ad …
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Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week: Where do things stand before the Midterms, Jack Smith goes to Washington and more!
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Trump Rages At CNN's Kaitlan Collins!
Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week: CNN, MS NOW and Politico's ban by the White House, Pete Hegseth hanging out with the Paul brothers, Trump's vanity …
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Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week: CNN, MS NOW and Politico's ban by the White House, Pete Hegseth hanging out with the Paul brothers, Trump's vanity projects and so much more!
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HIGNFY: Abigail Spanberger and Kara Swisher
The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests Virginia Governor Abigail …
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The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger and journalist Kara Swisher.
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Trump Slams A.I. “HOAX”!
Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week: AI and how soon we can all expect to die, Don Jr.'s businesses and how they may or may not be related to his …
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Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week: AI and how soon we can all expect to die, Don Jr.'s businesses and how they may or may not be related to his wedding that a Russian oligarch may or may not have paid for. Plus, "The Mitch' is back and so much more!
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HIGNFY: Julia Ioffe and Jon Lovett
The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on returns to CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests Jon Lovett and Julia …
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The podcast version of the comedic weekly news quiz on returns to CNN, hosted by Roy Wood Jr. and featuring Amber Ruffin and Michael Ian Black. Join us this week with our special guests Jon Lovett and Julia Ioffe.
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Trump’s Truth Social Vomit!
Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week, including "New" America and Trump's Labor Day tweet storm. Plus, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's magical …
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Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week, including "New" America and Trump's Labor Day tweet storm. Plus, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's magical, musical, peace tour.
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Hegseth Blows Up The Pentagon!
Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week, including being back in a war with Iran, Dan Driscoll quits and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …
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Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week, including being back in a war with Iran, Dan Driscoll quits and more.
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Canada's Doug Ford To Trump: "Kiss My Ass!"
Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week, including the administration's economic wars on Iran and Canada, the state of education from Transportation …
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Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week, including the administration's economic wars on Iran and Canada, the state of education from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and the latest on the midterms. Plus, what Team Trump is up to, and more.
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Natalie Harp Plays Trump Like Fiddle!
Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week, including the USS Lincoln's never ending story. Trump loses his favorite "gal," but has a new one already and …
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Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week, including the USS Lincoln's never ending story. Trump loses his favorite "gal," but has a new one already and more.
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Trump’s Great Food Truck Escape!
Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week, including Dr. Donald Trump's new vaccine plan, how Iran changed Trump's travel plans and his chill approach to the …
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Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week, including Dr. Donald Trump's new vaccine plan, how Iran changed Trump's travel plans and his chill approach to the war. Plus, why Michigan and Ohio's midterm elections have everyone so worked up and so much more!
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How To Crowdsource A War!
Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week, including the war in Iran, Todd Blanche's big week, RFK Jr.'s 'charm offensive' and so much more! Learn more about …
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Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week, including the war in Iran, Todd Blanche's big week, RFK Jr.'s 'charm offensive' and so much more!
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Trump's Goodbye To Graham
Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week, including the lack of bombs to drop on Iran, the abundance of Trump's bombs at the White House Correspondents …
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Michael Ian Black, HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week, including the lack of bombs to drop on Iran, the abundance of Trump's bombs at the White House Correspondents Dinner, the best "non-bubble wand" thing Lindsey Graham ever did and so much more!
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Trump's Reflecting Pool Scam!
HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman, Jodi Lennon and comedian Anthony Atamanuik discuss the news of the week, including the reflecting pool disaster, the Iranian negotiations and the most important story of the …
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HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman, Jodi Lennon and comedian Anthony Atamanuik discuss the news of the week, including the reflecting pool disaster, the Iranian negotiations and the most important story of the week... all you can eat shrimp!
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Trump is 80! & The War Is Over?
Michael Ian Black and HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon, discuss the news of the week, including Trump's birthday party with fighting, Iran gives Trump his real present, the Kennedy Center restored …
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Michael Ian Black and HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon, discuss the news of the week, including Trump's birthday party with fighting, Iran gives Trump his real present, the Kennedy Center restored to glory and more.
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BOOM! Israel! Iran! Meet The Press!
Michael Ian Black and HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon, discuss the news of the week, including: explosions in the Iran, explosions in Israel, explosions on Meet The Press! Plus, will California's …
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Michael Ian Black and HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon, discuss the news of the week, including: explosions in the Iran, explosions in Israel, explosions on Meet The Press! Plus, will California's primary elections be settled in time for the general election? And so much more.
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Times Up For 60 Minutes?
Michael Ian Black and HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon, discuss the news of the week, including fights inside and outside of the ring concerning the USA 250 WrestleJamFair, who's getting promoted …
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Michael Ian Black and HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon, discuss the news of the week, including fights inside and outside of the ring concerning the USA 250 WrestleJamFair, who's getting promoted at the Pentagon, Scott Pelley goes to war and so much more.
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Trump's Stock Trade Bonanza! & Tax Dollars For Sale?
Michael Ian Black and HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week, including President Trump's stock trades, IRS lawsuit, and slush funds. Plus, America's rededication to the …
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Michael Ian Black and HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon discuss the news of the week, including President Trump's stock trades, IRS lawsuit, and slush funds. Plus, America's rededication to the president's Christian values and so much more.
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Trump's Billion Dollar Ballroom! No Trump Phone, Who Dis?
Michael Ian Black, along with HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon, discuss the news of the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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