Theo Von: “They Want AI To Become The New God, As Opposed To Us, They Want To Do An Exorcism Of The Good That’s In Us.”

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On a recent episode of This Past Weekend, Theo Von welcomed environmental advocate Erin Brockovich for a conversation that began with the infamous Hinkley, California groundwater contamination case and moved into what both guests see as an equally urgent crisis: the rapid, largely secretive expansion of AI data centers across the United States. Brockovich, who … Read more

Trump’s Allegedly Censored Whitney Cummings At A Show Celebrating Political Satire At The Kennedy Center

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The Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, one of the highest honors a comedian can receive, is awarded by the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. and named after the author known for his legacy as a political satirist. The entire point of the award is to recognize comedians who use humor to critique political leaders. … Read more

Joe Rogan Keeps Trying To Push ‘Alternative Historians,’ Calling Actual Authority Figures ‘Narrow Minded’

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During a recent episode of the Joe Rogan Experience featuring MrBeast, the conversation turned to ancient Egypt after the YouTube star described his 100-hour filming experience inside the pyramids. What started as a travel story quickly became a window into one of Rogan‘s recurring hobby horses: his preference for fringe archaeology over credentialed experts. MrBeast … Read more

Theo Von Hosts Erin Brokovich To Raise Awareness About The Pitfalls Of Data Centers Despite His Ties To The Right

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Comedian and podcast host Theo Von, who typically draws a right-leaning audience on his show This Past Weekend, recently welcomed environmental advocate Erin Brockovich for a  conversation that touched on corporate secrecy, water rights, and the rapid expansion of data centers across the United States. Brockovich, who prefers to be called a “people advocate” rather … Read more

AI Generated Cartoon Is Making Millions And A Lawsuit About It Is Deciding The Future Of Fortnite And Roblox

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A viral AI-generated wooden stick character named Tung Tung Tung Sahur has landed in federal court, and the lawsuit surrounding him could reshape how the law treats AI-generated content, with real implications for Roblox, Fortnite, and anyone creating art with artificial intelligence. The character first appeared in early 2025, created by an Indonesian TikTok creator … Read more

Bill Gates’ Daughter’s AI Startup Accused of Using Scammy Tactics

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A promising AI shopping startup co-founded by Phoebe Gates, the 23-year-old daughter of Bill Gates, is now facing serious allegations of deceptive behavior after an investigation suggested the company may have claimed credit for online sales it never actually influenced. Phoebe Gates launched the browser extension Phia alongside her Stanford roommate Sophia Kianni. The app … Read more

Adam Carolla: “If My Dad Roughed Up My Mom, But I Still Got To Fly Private, I Would Probably Look The Other Way.”

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During a recent appearance on The Megyn Kelly Show, comedian Adam Carolla weighed in on the ongoing public estrangement between Brad Pitt and his children. The conversation was prompted by reports that two more of Pitt’s children, Zahara and Maddox, have moved to drop the Pitt surname and go exclusively by Jolie. Combined with Shiloh … Read more