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The Topical

The Onionwww.theonion.com
The Topical is the daily podcast from The Onion and Onion Public Radio, and the only podcast brave enough to ask: What if the news had sound effects? Join host Leslie Price each day as he barely scratches the surface of all the day’s top news stories. Journalism isn’t dead. It's using its dying breath to beg you to listen to The Topical. New episodes published every weekday by 5 a.m. Eastern time.
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Episodes

CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN DAY THREE: Scientists No Closer To Understanding How Pressing Buzzer Unlocks Apartment Door

Even while being quarantined in his home for the past 72 hours, Topical host Leslie Price still finds a way to deliver groundbreaking investigative journalism. In this in-depth OPR report, Price searches for answers to the questions other podcasts are too afraid to ask, like does the buzzing unlock the door? Or is it just a signal that the door is unlocked? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 01, 202010 minSeason 1Ep. 46

CORONAVIRUS LOCKDOWN DAY ONE: Jesus Christ Cancels Return To Earth Amid Pandemic

OPR is sheltering in place and podcasting from home. But that won’t stop host Leslie Price from bringing you all the day’s top stories, including why the Son of God’s triumphant second coming may be suspended indefinitely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 30, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 44

NASA Finds Life Drowned On Mars

It’s an historic achievement that is being celebrated by the scientific community. Find out what this means for our solar system, and if this could lead to the discovery of more extraterrestrial corpses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 26, 20206 minSeason 1Ep. 42

Russia Pledges To Run Completely Positive Disinformation Campaign In 2020

The same Russian internet trolls known for interfering with the 2016 election are taking a step back from the mud-slinging, and are committing themselves to only spreading nice lies this time around. But will it work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 20206 minSeason 1Ep. 40

NASA Announces They Definitely Just Destroyed An Asteroid

A really big one, too. Hear how close NASA officials say the Earth was to total annihilation, and why they are the ones to thank for saving us all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 20, 202013 minSeason 1Ep. 38

Marina Abramović Stolen In Daring Performance Art Heist

Hear how thieves were able steal the prized performance artist from the Museum of Modern Art, and what the NYPD is doing to catch them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 18, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 36

Fiat Recalls More Than 10,000 Cars For Not Looking Small And Weird Enough

The Italian car manufacturer announced the recall of their new C-SUV, citing issues that range from it not having funny little mirrors to drivers not bumping their head when they get inside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 17, 20206 minSeason 1Ep. 35

An Alarming Crime Scene In New England

What we now know about the crime scene in Portland, ME that has all the different kinds of cops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 13, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 33

Green Giant Takes A Stand Against Gun Violence

The vegetable packaging company Green Giant announced this week that they are rolling out a new program where gun owners can trade in their firearms for green beans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 12, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 32

Son-Of-A-Bitch Mouse Solves Maze Researchers Spent Months Building

Scientists are calling it perhaps the biggest setback ever in the field of neuroscience. Hear why researchers believe one mouse, who’s a real little bastard, may be to blame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 11, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 31

Is Bernie Sanders Too Old To Be The Next James Bond?

A new poll shows the majority of Americans believe the senator’s age could impede him from carrying out the duties of MI6’s most daring spy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 30

CDC Warns Public Of Mutating Coronavirus

New data show that the virus Covid-19 has become so advanced that it could now mutate into anything or anyone, even someone you trust. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 05, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 27

Catholic Leaders Transfer Most Alluring Children To Another Church

Vatican officials are under fire for what many are calling their ineffectual, soft-handed response to charges of mass sexual abuse within the Catholic church. Will transferring the most alluring Catholic children to another church be enough? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 04, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 26

White House Condemns 2020 Election As Partisan Witch Hunt

On this Super Tuesday, Democrats in a number of key states are headed to the polls, but Republicans are outraged. Hear why many on the right are calling the 2020 election nothing more than a partisan witch hunt aimed at unseating the president. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 03, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 25

Pentagon Awards Oscar Mayer $102 Million Contract For New Military-Grade Hot Dog

This puppy’s got all the fixins, too. We’re talking mustard, relish, even hot peppers. But will this all-beef dog be the most advanced encased meat on the battlefield or just another classic example of government waste? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 23

CBS Inks Deal For 30-Episode Bloomberg Ad

Hear why CBS studio executives are calling the decision to order up a full series of long-form ads from the Bloomberg campaign a “no-brainer.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 27, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 22

Yosemite On Lockdown After Bear Spotted In Park

The National Park Service announced that Yosemite National Park will be closed indefinitely after startled witnesses reportedly spotted a bear on the grounds. A really big bear, too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 20
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