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The News Junkie, Shawn Wasson, with Sabrina and C-Lane. The three best friends you never knew you had run through the most viral stories of the day.

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A shocking theme park moment, a second intro clip, Shawn's 3:30AM freakout, new Tiger Woods DUI details, Charlie Kirk bullet drama, TSA workers told to give back gift cards, hating on NASA haters, the Barbie event backlash continues, a succulent thro... more

A shocking moment on a plane, drama at the box office, Tiger Woods in another rollover DUI, Amy K gets dumped for the first time, Shawn's contract meets Rate My Blank, NASA heads back to the Moon, Barbie had a nightmare weekend, a KitKat heist goes v... more

A disaster caught on video, thieves caught stealing from the show, the FBI director's email got hacked, the shocking new Mac app, Netflix is more expensive, the truth about the social media lawsuit, a man robbed after a seizure, questions with Moses ... more

The weirdest baseball blooper, the greatest national anthem of all time, YouTube ban update, eat the machete, USPS wants more money, an amazing courtroom clip, Savannah Guthrie on whether she believes the ransoms are real, Fritz on the Street, myster... more

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Ned Fulmer
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Hosts

Shawn Wasson
Host and lead voice known for balanced, middle-ground takes and quick banter.
Sabrina Ambra
Co-host contributing commentary and humor; lauded for humor and engaging persona.
C-Lane
Co-host providing humor, mid-ground takes, and jingles when possible.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 545 ratings
  • Shawn is ruining the show!!

    I just don’t understand how people keep listening to Shawn Wasson. I used to listen in the beginning years and really enjoyed how fun the show was but now Shawn has become someone who thinks his listeners that disagree with him are stupid and are not educated and do not have a valid opinion. Honestly at this point I feel like Shawn just likes listening to himself speak and the smell of his own farts. Real Radio should put Shawn back on 5 am by himself and let Angel or Ryan from the Monsters move... more

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    Ethan18965
    United States5 months ago
  • I like the show overall. I only don't like Sabrina's music intro where it says "smoke weed everyday" I'm personally against Marijuana and promotion of it in anyway. Besides that the show keeps me entertained and informed of all the Eff'd up nonsense that happens in this country. I also queef sometimes while listening to the guys banter.

    Audible
    5
    Shannon
    United States8 months ago
  • Funny and insightful

    I like the show overall. I only don't like Sabrina's music intro where it says "smoke weed everyday" I'm personally against Marijuana and promotion of it in anyway. Besides that the show keeps me entertained and informed of all the Eff'd up nonsense that happens in this country. I also queef sometimes while listening to the guys banter.

    Audible
    5
    Shannon
    United States8 months ago
  • Early Shows were better

    Unfortunately the days of Sabrina’s funny voices, Shawn’s light hearted and comical political takes, and C-Lane introspective middle ground takes…are gone. No more sketches, no more joke segments…just political volleyball. The show is no longer friends discussing topics, it’s Shawn telling everybody the “right” answer where he qualifies himself because he considers himself educated through the news. He has become painfully arrogant. I’d love to see a chart with his use of calling people ar... more

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    somethingelsefl
    United States10 months ago
  • Hakuna MaKata

    Best daily listening since Rush Limbaugh melted

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cpt. Biggs
    United Statesa year ago

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Audience notes humor balances with informative takes on current events.
Fans appreciate consistency and entertainment value, with some critiques of tone in long-running episodes.
Listeners praise strong chemistry and banter among the trio.

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Amy notes the rapid pace of updates, the use of social media to capture crowd sentiment, and the difficulty of conveying a complex, evolving conflict to a local audience.
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Amy explains they look for local angles and communities affected, emphasizing personal stories and historical context to make distant events relatable for local viewers.
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No, it's never too late to learn new things.
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He was brought down due to his affair and the police following his romantic partner to his hideout.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The News Junkie

What is The News Junkie about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show blends news, humor, and banter around a mix of viral stories and current events, with a Florida-flavored bent. Episodes often feature rapid-fire takes, listener input, and light-hearted riffs alongside serious news topics, offering a spirited trio dynamic that swings between sharp political commentary and witty culture bits. A standout pattern is the chemistry among the three hosts, delivering balanced perspectives and quick jabs that keep the tone energetic even when topics turn heavy. The program appears to excel at turning daily headlines into accessible, entertaining dialogue, making it a good fit for listeners who want informative takes wrapped in humor and personality. A few recurring strengths include strong host chemistry,... more

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2. Calla Kessler
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7. Miriam Yarimi
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