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The Topical

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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

Democrats Praise Joe Biden For Being Only Candidate Able To Talk Down To Americans Like The Stupid, Slack-Jawed Dumdums They Really Are

He’s the man Democrats have chosen to take on Trump in November, but just what was Joe Biden’s secret to winning the nomination? Hear how the former vice president was able to unite party support by treating voters like a bunch of know-nothing shit-for-brains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 15, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 73

New Windex Formula Promises To Kill Twice As Many Birds

The popular glass cleaner has a new formula out, and thanks to the inclusion of bait and bird seed, it may be Windex’s most efficient bird killer to date. Hear just how many long-beaked sons of bitches we were able to take out with the stuff. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 14, 20208 min

Study Finds It Statistically Impossible That Your Mom The Best Mom In The World

Of the thousands of mothers observed across the country, researchers found that even though you may think she’s the best in the whole wide world, your mom is actually far, far from it, and most likely at or below average at best. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 08, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 68

Boston Market CEO Forgoes Annual 2-Million-Gallon Gravy Bonus To Help Pay Unemployed Workers

In an incredible showing of generosity, Boston Market CEO Eric Wyatt announced that he will be forgoing his annual bonus of warm, thick gravy in an effort to help support the company’s furloughed workers. Hear how Boston Market employees are thanking their heroic CEO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 06, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 66

Best At-Home Workouts To Do When Your Head Is Stuck In The Banister

Being caught in the stairs is no excuse to forgo your daily cardio! We’ll walk you through a great workout you can do at home that will take your mind off the fact that your head’s been stuck between two wooden rails for the last three hours and you might die that way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 05, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 65

The Topical Wins A Pulitzer

It’s the highest award one can receive for achievements in journalistic excellence. Host Leslie Price accepts the prize with grace and poise as he showcases some of the show’s finest work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 04, 202014 minSeason 1Ep. 64

Struggling United States Purchased By Private Equity Firm

The U.S. may have some big changes coming its way after being acquired by Prospect Capital Partners. Hear what this could mean for the newly renamed United50’s future, assuming it has one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 01, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 63

Nation Ashamed To Admit They Would Probably Look Up John Goodman’s Nudes If They Leaked

With social distancing in full effect, a new poll finds that millions of Americans are spending more time contemplating what John Goodman’s nude body looks like. Hear how people are dealing with the lingering questions over whether they’ll ever truly know of the contours of the A-list actor’s flesh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 24, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 58

Federal Reserve To Infuse Wall Street With $500 Billion Worth Of Cocaine

Financial experts are counting on the half-trillion-dollar stimulus to turn the roughly 200,000 men and women on Wall Street into coked-up animals eager to buy any stock in sight well into the morning hours without any break for food or water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 23, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 57

Psychologists: So-Called ‘Dr. Fauci’ Just A Figment Of Nation’s Collective Imagination

He’s the man the country has turned to most as a trusted and comforting voice during the coronavirus pandemic. However, the nation’s top psychologists now believe Dr. Anthony Fauci may be nothing more than an imaginary friend Americans have made up to get through this stressful period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 22, 20209 minSeason 1Ep. 56

Nation Close To Getting Video Conferencing Software To Work

Social distancing is changing the way we communicate with one another. Today, hear how more Americans are making an effort to stay connected with loved ones and colleagues through shitty video conferencing software that just won’t fucking work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 21, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 55

Ford, General Motors To Begin Manufacturing Car-Sized Ventilators

The American automotive industry is taking action in the fight against coronavirus, and manufacturers all across the country are pledging to use their factories to produce much-needed ventilators, so long as no one minds that the ventilators will look like and be the same size as cars. OPR has the latest on this heroic undertaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 17, 20208 minSeason 1Ep. 53

Violently Bored Americans Begin Looting Puzzle Stores

Lawmakers are finally beginning to take action with a new coronavirus package that will distribute 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzles to all bored families most affected. But will it be enough? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 13, 20207 minSeason 1Ep. 49

European Vacation Dispatch: All Good Things Must Come To An End

While host Leslie Price wishes his Italian getaway would never end, he simply can’t wait to get back behind the microphone. Join him when he returns on Monday, April 13, for all-new episodes of The Topical every weekday morning! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 10, 20202 minSeason 1Ep. 3

European Vacation Dispatch: Ciao From The Venetian Riviera!

Host Leslie Price is on vacation this week, but be sure to join him when he returns on Monday, April 13, for all-new episodes of The Topical every weekday morning! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 08, 20201 minSeason 1Ep. 2

European Vacation Dispatch From Leslie Price

Host Leslie Price is on vacation this week, but be sure to join him when he returns on Monday, April 13, for all-new episodes of The Topical every weekday morning! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 06, 20202 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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