Factually! with Adam Conover

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Comedian Adam Conover talks to exceptional experts, revealing shocking truths and thought-provoking new perspectives. It’s an investigative comedy podcast for curious people who never stop asking questions.

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Former Inmates Reveal Life Inside American Prisons with David Campbell and Jarrod Shanahan

The American prison system isn’t just designed to keep inmates locked up—it’s built to keep the rest of us from truly seeing what happens inside. Rikers Island, New York City’s largest jail, has long been notorious for its inhumane conditions, including mistreatment, sexual abuse, and inmates being held in solitary confinement for hundreds of days. But understanding the full extent of these horrors is nearly impossible without firsthand experience. Today, Adam speaks with David Campbell and Jarrod Shanahan—criminal justice reformers who were incarcerated at Rikers after protesting—about their time inside and their new book, City Time: On Being Sentenced to Rikers Island.

1h 17m
MAR 28 · BONUS

How Capitalism Killed the Movie Star

How Capitalism Killed the Movie Star

25 min
MAR 26

Being Trans in Trump's America with Dylan McKeever, River Butcher, and Sammy Mowrey

The Trump administration is actively working to erase the existence of trans people through policy and legislation. But no law can erase the 1.6 million trans people living in America, nor the reality of their lives and experiences. These are real people facing real consequences—impacting their rights, safety, and livelihoods. This week, Adam sits down with his friends and fellow comedians Dylan McKeever, River Butcher, and Sammy Mowrey, who all happen to be trans, to talk about what it’s like to navigate this moment in America as a trans person.

1h 23m
MAR 19

A.I. Companies Are Stealing Your Face with Kashmir Hill

The concept of privacy has drastically eroded over the past 30 years. The internet made our personal data more accessible than ever, but the most alarming development yet? Even your own face is no longer private. This week, Adam sits down with Kashmir Hill, New York Times reporter and author of Your Face Belongs to Us: A Tale of AI, a Secretive Startup, and the End of Privacy, to discuss how companies are exploiting our most personal information—including our very identities—for profit, and what that means for the future of privacy.

1 hr
MAR 18 · BONUS

The Tesla protests are working.

Elon’s not invincible, and now we have proof.

11 min
MAR 14 · BONUS

Trump Hates Science

Donald Trump is terrified of science, here's why.

21 min
MAR 12

Trump and Elon Don't Know Who They're Firing - with Max Stier

Elon Musk and Donald Trump are actively trying to burn down the federal government. Federal workers are being fired en masse, with no regard for their roles or the devastating impact their removal will have on everyday Americans. As the country’s largest employer, the federal government’s gutting won’t just affect those losing their jobs—it will ripple outward, impacting millions of families and, ultimately, all Americans. Today, Adam is joined by Max Stier, CEO and president of the Partnership for Public Service, to break down who has been affected, the extent of the damage, and what it would take to rebuild the ruins of our federal government.

1h 9m
MAR 5

"Resistance" Isn't Enough for Trump 2.0 with Dr. Dana Fisher

Last time we faced a Trump administration, people flooded the streets in protest. But this time feels different. Even as we watch our government being systematically dismantled, the response seems muted. Are we just exhausted? Or is something else at play? And more importantly—does protest still work, or is there a more effective way to protect our future from a newly entrenched autocracy?

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Factually! with Adam Conover - Sneak Peek!

You might know Adam Conover from his hit show “Adam Ruins Everything”, but now he’s going deeper as the host of the new show FACTUALLY!, where Adam interviews exceptional experts to reveal shocking truths and thought-provoking new perspectives. It’s a podcast for curious people who never stop asking questions. Subscribe now and get ready for the premiere on Wednesday, May 29th on Earwolf! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

05/13/2019

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Adam Explains Everything

Mar 13

Shaunalanna

I love this pod! I’ve been following Adam since Adam Ruins Everything and The G Word. He explains complex concepts in such an entertaining way. With everything going on in the world, I will be tuned into every episode. Thank you Adam!!
Validates my anger

Mar 2

MassachusettsMaggie

I watch and listen to everything Adam creates. He’s smart but modest, has great guests, and is fun and funny. I love that an episode titled FREE WILL DOES NOT EXIST was followed by an episode titled FREE WILL ABSOLUTELY EXISTS.
AI Episode 02/26/25

Feb 26

Brodylyawsome

Excellent episode! Thank you for giving a voice to what everyone has been thinking!!!
Fresh info

Feb 18

oldguy9

Often has 1 or 2 new study’s or data points to extrapolated connections, so very nice and a few jokes!

Comedian Adam Conover talks to exceptional experts, revealing shocking truths and thought-provoking new perspectives. It’s an investigative comedy podcast for curious people who never stop asking questions.