We're Not Wrong

The gang reacts to Joe Biden’s recent cancer diagnosis, reigniting speculation over his health during his presidency and whether past statements masked deeper issues. They also break down the bizarre prison interview between Harvey Weinstein and Candace Owens, where the disgraced producer denied wrongdoing and attempted to reframe his public image through a right-wing lens. The panel debates what this says about #MeToo's legacy, public memory, and the state of political rehabilitation.Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:08:50 - Joe Biden's Cancer00:52:14 - Harvey Weinstein01:15:11 - Emails01:35:50 - Wrap-up

The gang discusses growing concerns around Senator John Fetterman, as a wave of staff departures and reports of erratic behavior raise questions about his health and leadership. Fetterman dismisses the scrutiny as politically motivated, but Senate Democrats are quietly debating how best to support him amid mounting criticism. Then they examine the temporary U.S.-China trade truce, where both sides agreed to lower tariffs for 90 days in hopes of stabilizing markets — though underlying tensions remain far from resolved.Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:01:46 - Jury Duty00:16:01 - Otamatone00:23:43 - Qatari Jet00:33:48 - John Fetterman01:02:40 - US-China Trade01:28:54 - Emails01:45:45 - Wrap-up

With Justin wrapped up in jury duty, the gang substitutes editor Will to talk about Real ID laws finally going into effect after 20 years. Is it a necessary step towards post-9/11 security, or an overreach of the surveillance state designed to restrict movement? The crew also discusses the ongoing papal conclave, its relation to 2024's Oscar-nominated film Conclave, and the pronunciation of the word "papal."Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:19:58 - Real ID00:49:12 - Conclave01:08:55 - Emails01:38:50 - Wrap-up

The gang avoids tackling the 100 days of Trump's second presidency that they all just collectively lived through by discussing this week's massive blackout in Spain and Portugal. With the cause still unknown and finger-pointing already underway, the team examines the vulnerabilities of modern infrastructure.Then, they dive into the White House’s feud with Amazon over tariff transparency, as the e-commerce giant considers (or did they?) showing Trump-era tariffs on product pages — a move critics call political, but supporters frame as consumer education.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:17:00 - Spain and Portugal Blackouts00:44:25 - Tariff Tagging01:11:50 - Emails01:57:18 - Wrap-up

With the gang unable to record this week, Justin, Jen, and Heaton answer some of your most burning questions. Topics include Daylight Saving Time, West Coast vs. East Coast, celebrity hall passes, impressions, and much more.

After a brief re-dive into the ongoing Abrego Garcia case, the gang digs into Trump’s threat to revoke Harvard’s tax-exempt status over the university’s refusal to alter its protest and DEI policies, freezing billions in federal funds in the process. They also examine Kamala Harris’s potential run for California governor, a move that polls show splits Democratic voters and draws skepticism from political elites. With Harris leading early polls for the 2028 presidential race, the crew discusses whether this detour to Sacramento would help or hurt her national prospects.Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:13:16 - The Abrego Garcia Case00:28:37 - Harvard's Feud with Trump00:51:46 - Kamala Harris Election Odds01:17:17 - Emails01:44:59 - Wrap-up

The gang unpacks everything that's happened in the ongoing trade war over the past seven days, from Liberation Day to 104% China tariffs and beyond. Can they get through this segment before Trump changes his mind? Then they unwind with a conversation about Boston sex workers, and whether or not it's right for the men in this ongoing investigation to be outed publicly.Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:13:45 - Liberation Day and Trump's Trade War01:00:34 - Sex Work Investigations01:21:50 - Listener Emails01:41:44 - Wrap-up

The gang breaks down two big political stories: the Trump administration’s mistaken deportation of Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident protected from removal to El Salvador, now imprisoned in a notorious facility; and Senator Cory Booker’s marathon speech on the Senate floor protesting Trump-era policies.Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:9:57 - The Fate of Jen's Laptop00:26:44 - Trump's Deportation Mistake01:04:05 - Cory Booker's Filibuster01:23:35 - Emails01:42:58 - Wrap-up

On this very normal, not-at-all-cursed episode of We're Not Wrong, the gang discusses the ongoing controversy surrounding Mike Waltz accidentally adding Atlantic EIC Jeffrey Goldberg to a Signal group chat just as plans to attack Houthi targets in Yemen were underway. Also, the group looks at the ongoing scandal surrounding Harry Sisson, a 23-year-old Democratic TikTok influencer accused of manipulating women into sharing explicit photos via Snapchat.Chapters:00:00:00 - Intro00:08:44 - Signalgate00:38:21 - Harry Sisson Scandal01:03:12 - Listener Emails01:33:23 - Wrap-up