
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.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 77 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ComedyTV & Film | |||

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 mid... more
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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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 mid... more
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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I really miss this podcast, needs new episodes.
LOVE hearing about the news in a way that doesn’t make me want to jump off a cliff in despair.
Only CON: Wish the episodes were longer & more frequent!
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Years ago, I brought Michael Ian Black some Brown Butter cookies at Cobb’s Comedy Club. He invited me up to the stage and we shook hands for an awkwardly a long time before he ate the cookies. I really enjoyed that moment and reflect on it often. This podcast makes me feel the same way, if that makes sense. It provides a great balance of important news (Cobb’s) with a dash of comedy (Michael Ian Black), and oddly enough, everyone sounds good-looking (cookies)! I choose this podcast over all oth... more
I bet a rural juror would have some rare earth in their berkyerd!
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A sharp, politically charged comedy roundtable that blends current events with satirical takes. Regular host Michael Ian Black leads a rotating panel of guests, ranging from journalists to comedians, to test knowledge of the week's headlines and offer behind-the-scenes gossip. Episodes frequently mix rapid-fire banter, cultural pop references, and pointed political critique, balanced with persona-driven humor and occasional celebrity guests. A standout strength is the show's ability to pair incisive analysis with accessible, irreverent humor, making complex topics more relatable without sacrificing edge or wit.
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Have I Got News For Your Ears launched a year ago and published 77 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Have I Got News For Your Ears include:
1. Sean Duffy
2. Jeanine Pirro
3. Nish Kumar
4. Hari Kondabolu
5. Ari Shapiro
6. Moshe Kasher
7. Ashley Hardgrave
8. Julia Ioffe
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