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A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein

Matt Bernstein
Trans Rights
Elon Musk
Islamophobia
Israel
Bill Maher
Trump Administration
Celebrity Culture
Grimes
Bud Light
Reality TV
Social Media
Taylor Swift
Donald Trump
Palestine
Transgender Rights
HIV/AIDS
Body Image
Oprah Winfrey
Queer Identity
Antisemitism

For years, Matt’s been unpacking the events, people, and culture wars shaping the world around us. On A Bit Fruity, we take deeper dives into those issues — joined by celebrities, experts, and journalists who help us laugh and learn along the way. Follow Matt: www.instagram.com/mattxiv Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MattBernstein1

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Mallory McMorrow is one of three Democrats running in one of the most hotly contested primary races heading into the 2026 midterms: the Michigan senate race. After I interviewed her progressive opponent, Abdul El-Sayed, Mallory’s team reached out for... more

Tucker Carlson has emerged as one of the most influential voices opposing the U.S. relationship to Israel. He’s also anti-Trump. So is he your friend now? Today, the inimitable Naomi KIein makes her A Bit Fruity debut to explain the Right’s burgeonin... more

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Recent Guests

Mallory McMorrow
State Senator, candidate in Michigan's US Senate race
Michigan State Senate, Democratic candidate
Episode: I Asked Mallory McMorrow About Her Support For Israel
Naomi Klein
Author and commentator on capitalism, fascism, and social movements
Author (Doppelganger, The Shock Doctrine)
Episode: The Tucker Carlson Problem (with Naomi Klein)
FD Signifier
YouTube leftist video essayist
FD Signifier YouTube channel
Episode: Clavicular Is a Symptom, Not The Cause (with F.D. Signifier and Kat Tenbarge)
Abdul El-Sayed
Candidate for US Senate from Michigan, former CNN commentator
Abdul for Senate
Episode: Hasan Piker Derangement Syndrome (with Abdul El-Sayed)
Emma Vigeland
The Majority Report guest
The Majority Report
Episode: We All Deserve Better Than Gavin Newsom (with Emma Vigeland and Kat Blaque)
Kat Blaque
Veteran YouTuber
BlackintheCity.com (mentioned)
Episode: We All Deserve Better Than Gavin Newsom (with Emma Vigeland and Kat Blaque)
Gianmarco Soresi
Comedian and host of The Downside
The Downside
Episode: The Epidemic of Celebrity Cowardice (with Gianmarco Soresi and Caroline Kwan)
Caroline Kwan
Twitch pop culture streamer
Episode: The Epidemic of Celebrity Cowardice (with Gianmarco Soresi and Caroline Kwan)
Ashley St. Clair
Former conservative influencer and author
Episode: She Had Elon’s Baby. Then, the Leopards Ate Her Face.

Host

Matt Bernstein
Host of A Bit Fruity with Matt Bernstein

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 19k ratings
  • One of my favorite podcasts

    i wish this was a weekly podcast instead of a biweekly! i think you can look at every single thing through a political lens and i think Matt explains sometimes very hot button topics but at times very random and obscure topics and then ties it into how politics shape it or how it shapes politics! As someone who is also not very online at all he’s always good at making a recap for those(likely just me) who know nothing about a topic! always gets good guests and overall always excited getting a po... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Elijah Syndergaard
    United States9 days ago
  • My favorite parasocial relationship

    Some people complained about the length of these podcasts. I say LET THEM.

    I would listen to these angels speak for 4 hours if I could.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PorkyWilliams
    United States12 days ago
  • Love!

    One of my favorite podcasts! As a nonbinary lesbian I love this bit of queer community. I’m literally listening to your third episode right now because it’s my comfort show so I go back and listen to the old ones. It’s the best!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    indigotrees
    United States15 days ago
  • New listener

    Came here after Emma’s reference to the interview with McMorrow. Matt’s voice is so soothing! And the questioning from both he & Emma was compelling. I loved how they didn’t accept the “broad-brush” responses & pushed back on issues that matter today more than ever.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nav Saint
    United States16 days ago
  • Thoughtful

    Matt Bernstein has the voice of an angel. He can tackle topics with this calm and acceptance no matter the topic—and with humor too! Love love love everything about this podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lau go 2
    United States19 days ago

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Occasional criticisms about tone on certain episodes, but overall strong engagement.
Thoughtful, morally reliable takes on issues.
Listeners appreciate deep dives into complex topics with humor.
Guests bring high-quality analysis and engaging conversations.

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Talking Points

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I Asked Mallory McMorrow About Her Support For Israel
Q: Would you support funding for Israel's defensive capabilities like the Iron Dome?
Her position evolved to support Israel's right to defend itself while advocating for reducing reliance on foreign aid so Israel can sustain its defense independently.
I Asked Mallory McMorrow About Her Support For Israel
Q: What is your stance on a two-state solution and borders?
She emphasizes that the U.S. role should be to de-escalate and facilitate negotiations rather than dictate borders, and she questions the practicality and political feasibility of a hardline border solution from a U.S. senator's perspective.
I Asked Mallory McMorrow About Her Support For Israel
Q: First, define yourself in the context of the race.
McMorrow frames herself as the establishment outsider with a record of delivering results and flipping control in the Michigan Senate, arguing for pragmatic coalition-building rather than strict ideological lanes.
She Had Elon’s Baby. Then, the Leopards Ate Her Face.
Q: What do you want others who are ideologically aligned with your past to know?
Ashley urges them to be brave, stressing that it's important to choose what's right over comfort, regardless of the pain that might come from such a decision.
She Had Elon’s Baby. Then, the Leopards Ate Her Face.
Q: What brought you here right now?
Ashley shares that she saw June's reply and wished to address her past honestly and authentically.

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