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Hanging With Apes

Hanging With Apes is a podcast that delivers news commentary that is not politically correct or filtered through the mainstream media narrative. The Audio Apes discuss a wide range of subjects, current events and trending topics in the news and social media from many different information sources on a weekly basis. Hosts K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics each express their unique individual perspectives, making Hanging With Apes interesting, intellectual and informative with a constant philosophical and comedic flare.
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Episodes

Time Magazine & NPR Take Aim At Tucker Carlson & Ben Shapiro

Time Magazine writer, Charlotte Alter, writes a piece on Tucker Carlson becoming America's most powerful conservative. She coins the phrase Tuckerism as she accuses Carlson of sanitizing and legitimizing right-wing conspiratorial thinking. NPR then writes an article titled "Outrage As A Business Model: How Ben Shapiro Is Using Facebook To Build An Empire" where they accuse Shapiro of pushing misinformation. The Apes give their thoughts on what this sudden fascination of both these men by these p...

Jul 20, 202159 minEp. 240

Cuba Protests, Michael Avenatti Goes To Prison & The Bias Mainstream Media

The Apes discuss how the thousands of Cubans who hit the streets to protest the lack of food and medicine as the country goes through economic crisis. The guys then give their thoughts on media darling Michael Avenatti being sentenced to prison for 30 months for trying to extort $25 million from Nike. Finally, the guys talk about the bias in mainstream media and the stark differences in how they cover Republicans as opposed to Democrats.

Jul 13, 20211 hr 15 minEp. 239

Bill Cosby Is A Free Man (with Vincent Williams)

The Apes along with special guest Vincent Williams (Founder and Chief Editor of www.CriticAtExtraLarge.com ) give their thoughts on the reversal of Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction.

Jul 06, 202149 minEp. 238

Barstool Republicans, MSNBC Bashes Bill Maher & Seth Rogen Says His Films Haven't Aged Well

The Apes discuss Jebezel and Politico both writing articles on what they deem to be "Barstool Republicans." The guys then discuss an MSNBC clip where a female news anchor discusses her disdain for Bill Maher and his take on the "In The Heights" situation last week. Finally, the guys give their take on Seth Rogen saying that his movies didn't age well.

Jun 28, 20211 hr 17 minEp. 237

Matt Walsh Saves AOC's Grandma, Trump Might Run for House & Latino's Vote Republican In McAllen, Texas

AOC blames Trump for blocking relief money to Puerto Rico which in turn affected her grandmother's living condition according to her. At which point, conservative commentator Matt Walsh raised $100,000 on a go fund me which AOC's grandmother refused. The Apes then talk about Trump potentially running for a house seat. Finally, the guys discuss McAllen, Texas's shocking Republican win in a 85% Hispanic populated town.

Jun 08, 20211 hr 3 minEp. 234

Biden Will Not Forgive Student Loan Debt & Hyper Inflation Has Arrived

Biden drops student loan forgiveness from his annual budget marking a major setback for people hoping to have their student loans cancelled. Furthermore, the Apes talk about how hyper-inflation and a shaky economy can be the root factor behind Biden's decision.

May 25, 202141 minEp. 232

Joe Biden Is Jimmy Carter 2.0 & Bill de Blasio Thinks You're Stupid

Joe Biden's presidency is shaping up to be full of bad future outcomes prompting people to call him Jimmy Carter 2.0. Is this comparison a valid assessment of Biden? The guys also talk about Bill de Blasio's weird press conference where he tries to convince the public to get vaccinated by promising free Shake Shack fries.

May 18, 202144 minEp. 231

Elon Musk Lifts SNL Ratings & Sinks Dogecoin

Elon Musk hosted Saturday Night Live to mixed reviews. What did people think about his performance and the fact that he hosted the show? Elon Musk calls Dogecoin a "hustle" and it's value sunk, upsetting many. Should people be upset about Dogecoin's dip or should they have seen it coming?

May 11, 202139 minEp. 230

Caitlyn Jenner & Jordan Peterson Can Both Be Right

Caitlyn Jenner speaks out against biological men/trans women playing in women's sports in a recent TMZ interview. The statement creates interesting and ironic talking points to delve into as Jenner announces plans to run for Governor of California. After that, K. Cartoon and Rx Phonics breakdown a portion of Ben Shapiro's most recent interview with Jordan Peterson and how and why Marvel comics decided to create a caricature of Peterson as the super villain "Red skull".

May 04, 202132 minEp. 229

Can The U.S. Go Broke? Oscars Go Woke & Flop & Census Flips Congressional Seats

A video on YouTube channel AJ+ called "Why The U.S. Can't Go Broke" discusses how the U.S. national debt is now bigger than it's economy and how it's not that bad. The Apes break down the video and how badly it misses the mark. Then they discuss how badly The Oscars flopped in ratings this year. Finally, the guys discuss the 2020 U.S. Census and how it has flipped congressional seats to the right. What does this say about the culture and what people care about?

Apr 27, 20211 hr 12 minEp. 228

Adam Toledo Protests & Revisiting The Nini's Deli Controversy

The Adam Toledo shooting has reached national headlines. Was the CPD officer justified in his decision to shoot the armed 13 year old boy and are the protests that have followed justified? Then the Apes revisit the Nini's deli controversy after watching the recent YouTube documentary called "Paint the Wall Black: The Story of Nini's Deli."

Apr 20, 20211 hr 11 minEp. 227

Rest In Peace DMX & Musical Nostalgia

Rap legend DMX passes away at 50 years old. The Apes recap the highs and lows of DMX's life and some of his most memorable songs. Then the Apes get nostalgic about the music that they listened to growing up and how it helped them grow and remember some of the memorable moments of their life.

Apr 13, 202150 minEp. 226

Simps vs Pimps & The Pedestalizing Of Women

Is pedestalizing women a good idea? Why do some men do it and why don't some men do it? What is the proper way to go about dating and taking more serious steps into a relationship? The Apes ask all these questions and give their philosophy on relationships and how they navigate that world.

Apr 06, 202134 minEp. 225

The Great American Race Game

The Apes discuss a documentary where some of their footage from the summer BLM protests was used. The "Great American Race Game" is a documentary by Martin Durkin and it explores American race politics and whether or not it's actually helping or hurting today's America. Check out Bevelyn Beatty Debating Black Lives Matter during the protests: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6ntX5MHIoU Check out the "Great American Race Game' Documentary: https://greatamericanracegame.com/...

Mar 30, 202124 minEp. 224

Bill Maher Says USA Is Losing To China

The host of the political talk show "Real Time With Bill Maher" has a segment where he details how China is beating America going into the future. The Apes share their thoughts on the segment and what it says about American culture and the government's priorities.

Mar 16, 202149 minEp. 222

Mitch McConnell Possibly Retiring & The Cost of Pursuing Women

Mitch McConnell is possibly retiring and the Apes share their thoughts on his political achievements and impending exit strategy. Then, the guys discuss Aaron Clarey's new book, "The Book of Numbers," and how it breaks down the cost of pursuing women.

Mar 09, 202146 minEp. 221

Trump Returns & Speaks At CPAC.

Donald Trump returns and speaks at CPAC. What does this say about the Republican Party? The guys break down Trump's speech and give their analysis on what Trump might do in the next 4 years.

Mar 02, 202143 minEp. 220

Ted Cruz Vacation's In Cancun & Trump To Speak At CPAC

Ted Cruz is scrutinized by the media for taking a trip to Cancun while Texas went through their winter issues. Trump will speak at CPAC, what does this mean as far as his future and the future of the Republican party?

Feb 23, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 219

Donald Trump Is Acquitted In Second Impeachment & Only Fans Documentary

Donald Trump is acquitted in second impeachment and the guys give their take on what this means for the next 4 years. Then The Apes break down an ABC documentary on Only Fans and how it compares to a YouTuber's in depth look of the Only Fans culture.

Feb 16, 20211 hr 10 minEp. 218

Georgia Senate Run-off, CPS VP Vacation Scandal & White Rage in Hip-Hop

The Georgia Senate run-off is here, this will determine how the next 2 years of a possible Biden presidency looks like. The Apes give their take on the whole situation. Then the guys discuss the CPS Vice President's vacation scandal, was it warranted or are people exaggerating? Finally, a "Hip-Hop professor" talks about white rage in Hip-Hop. The Apes give their thoughts on those views.

Jan 05, 20211 hr 5 minEp. 212

Was 2020 The Year Of The Simp?

2020 was a tough year but what did it tell us about where society is at? Did COVID-19, lockdowns, and politics contribute to 2020 being the year of the simp?

Dec 29, 20201 hr 12 minEp. 211
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