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Brand New Information
Brand New Information is a pop culture and political news podcast, hosted by siblings Jay Knower and Suzanne Knower Warye. Jay is a politics wonk and Suzanne is a pop culture junkie. Each week, we’ll teach each other about the trending political and pop culture topics of the week. Hilarity and sibling rivalry will ensue, and you might just learn something!
Episodes
61 episodes
The One With the 2024 Election
It’s three days after the general election in America and the Democrats got trounced. Suzanne and Jay are here with a special episode to share their ideas about how the Dems have lost their way, the important changes that need to occur to reali...
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Episode 60
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44:04
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The One With #KateGate
Where the Bleep is Kate Middleton? This burning question has brought Jay and Suzanne back to the mic for a special episode of Brand New Information!
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Episode 59
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41:20
The One Where We Lost a Friend
Jay and Suzanne are breaking their hiatus in light of the breaking news that beloved actor Matthew Perry has passed away at 54. They share what his life and work meant to them, chat about the outpouring of love that has occurred since his pa...
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Episode 58
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50:24
The One With The Summer Hiatus
We’re going on a summer break! When will we be back? We can’t say exactly, but subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform to make sure that we show up in your feed when we return. And don’t forget to drop us a rating and a re...
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Episode 57
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32:48
The One With the Cable News Shakeup, Biden 2024, and Alec Baldwin’s Manslaughter Charges
It’s a big news week! Jay and Suzanne are here to break it down for you. First, Jay tells us about the sackings of Tucker Carlson at Fox News and Don Lemon at CNN. Then, Jay and Suzanne try to figure out how old Biden really is as he announc...
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Episode 56
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42:57
The One With The Discord Leaks and Taylor Swift’s Breakup
A massive leak of classified military documents came to light this week, and the revelations included shocking information about covert Western forces that are secretly on the ground in Ukraine. Yet, finding the details has become increasing...
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Episode 55
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45:36
The One With the Depp v. Heard Trial Anniversary and the 2024 Democratic Primary Prospects
This week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced his candidacy for President, running as a Democrat. Jay and Suzanne chat about how the Democratic primary race is shaping up, why Biden is running for a second term, and why the Democratic President...
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Episode 54
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43:14
The One With Trump’s and Gwyneth’s Trials
Trials abound in both the political and pop culture arenas. First, Jay explains the charges against Trump as he is finally indicted. Then, Suzanne shares why she loves how smug Gwyneth Paltrow was during her ski trial last week.
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Episode 53
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41:03
The One With the Wisconsin Supreme Court Election and Exploitative Cobalt Mining
Suzanne is out today, so Jay and Suzanne’s mom Susan is here to take her spot, which means we’ve got a double helping of politics this week! First, Susan spells out why the upcoming Supreme Court election in Wisconsin is of vital importance ...
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Episode 52
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49:11
The One With Romy Mars’ TikTok Debut and Chat GPT
This week Suzanne tells us the tale of how nepo baby Romy Mars (daughter of Sophia Coppola and Thomas Mars, lead singer of Phoenix) went hilariously viral in a rogue TikTok after being grounded for attempting to charter a helicopter. Then, J...
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Episode 51
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46:07
The One With The Twitter Files and Scandoval
This week, Jay recaps the congressional hearing about recent releases from The Twittter Files and Jay and Suzanne debate where the line should be drawn regarding free speech. Then, Suzanne regails us with major drama going down in Bravoland ...
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Episode 50
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55:39
The One With Public Health Overreach and Chris Rock’s Comedy Special
This week, Jay brings two stories that demonstrate the pitfalls of public health overreach during COVID. Then, Suzanne gives her take on Chris Rock’s Netflix comedy special, and details the facts behind his jokes aimed at Will and Jada...
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Episode 49
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45:55
The One With the Wuhan Lab Leak Theory and Aaron Rodgers’ Darkness Retreat
This week Jay is awash in a fresh batch of COVID headlines; including a meta analysis of mask mandate studies, and the FBI’s new claim backing up the ‘lab leak’ origination theory. Then, Suzanne summarizes details that Aaron Rodgers shared a...
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Episode 48
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45:26
The One With The Ohio Rail Disaster and Don Lemon’s Sexism
The Presidential race is heating up and Jay is bringing us the latest developments. Learn why Jay is excited for New Hampshire’s Republican Gov. Sununu to announce a run, and why the Ohio rail disaster might turn out to be politically damagi...
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Episode 47
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39:25
The One With The Republican Primary and Rihanna’s Halftime Show
Jay is gone for the week, so Jay and Suzanne’s mom, Susan, has stepped in to take his place on the pod! Hear Suzanne and Susan’s thoughts about how the Republican primary field is shaping up. Then, learn from Suzanne why Rihanna’s Super Bowl...
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Episode 46
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48:39
The One With The Housing Shortage and The Grammys
Today on the pod, Jay explains how well-meaning progressive policies might be exacerbating the housing shortage in cities. Then, Suzanne recaps all of the drama that went down at The Grammys this week. Plus: Par...
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Episode 45
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40:04
The One With The Ozempic Weight Loss Craze and The End of the US Covid Response
Today, Suzanne breaks down the facts about why the Ozempic weight loss craze is so problematic. Then, Jay and Suzanne plan a party for the official end of the pandemic in the US, which Biden has randomly scheduled for May 11th.
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Episode 44
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42:05
The One With Your Gas Stove and Alec Baldwin’s Manslaughter Charges
Today panic boils over as Jay alerts Suzanne that the Democrats are coming for her gas stove. Then, Suzanne lays out the facts surrounding the new involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin. Plus -&nb...
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Episode 43
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48:17
The One With Curbed Inflation + Lisa Marie Presley’s Death
Today, Jay shares a hopeful sign that inflation might be slowing down. Then, Suzanne recounts details of the tragic death of Lisa Marie Presley. Plus - The Freshmaker, Luck Wisconsin Lotto winnings, Sausage roll...
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Episode 42
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42:54
The One With Kevin McCarthy’s Speaker Fight + Jen Shah’s Jail Time
Today, Jay details the intense mess that Kevin McCarthy had on his hands as he attempted to lock in votes for Speaker of the House. Then, Suzanne updates us on Jen Shah, the Real Housewife of Salt Lake City who was just sentenced to 6 ½ year...
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Episode 41
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44:15
The One With Trump’s Failure to Launch + Damar Hamlin’s Injury
This week, Jay clues us in on the developments of Trump’s presidential campaign. …Or rather, the lack of developments. Then, Jay and Suzanne ask how Damar Hamlin’s horrific injury on Monday Night Football this week will affect the futu...
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Episode 40
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41:16
The One With The Blooper Reel!
Happy Holidays! Thanks for joining us for a great first year of Brand New Information. To celebrate the end of the year, we compiled some of our favorite behind the scenes outtakes! If you love unedited content ...
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Episode 39
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15:34
The One With The Twitter Files + The Golden Globe Nominations
Today, Jay tells us about Elon Musk’s release of internal communications at Twitter, and the free speech implications they might reveal. Then, Suzanne begins awards season by sharing the 2023 Golden Globe nominations.
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Episode 38
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44:56
The One With Warnock’s Win + The Trump Org’s Guilty Verdict
Today, Jay rounds up this week’s political headlines of the week, including the Senate election in Georgia, China’s easing of Covid restrictions and the guilty verdict that was just handed down in the Trump Org trial. Then, Suzanne gets us r...
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Episode 37
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40:13