Last Week on Earth with Ben Gleib

News. Pop Culture. Politics. Weird stories. EVERYTHING that happened during the last week. Comedian Ben Gleib catches you up on it all, while making fun of basically everything. Some people tell him this podcast is the way they prefer to get the news. He thinks these people are geniuses. Sometimes he’s joined by celebrity guests like comedians, actors, politicians, Four-Star Generals, and his parents. But mostly he talks to himself. If you’ve been in a coma for the last 7 days, this podcast should not be high on your list of things to tackle.

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#215: Strategist Hilary Rosen live from DC May 10, 2018

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Hilary Rosen (DC strategist, CNN analyst, co-founder of “Time’s Up” legal defense fund, co-founder “Rock the Vote,” former CEO of the Recording Industry Association of America, former Chief of Staff for Dianne Feinstein) joins Gleib in his hotel room in Washington DC to discuss her storied career, and all the events of the super crazy last week on earth. Including Kanye saying slavery was a choice, Trump’s possible Nobel prize, hip hop’s influence on misogyny, Tom Brokaw accused of harassment, Michelle Wolf at the correspondent’s dinner, if T Rexes were actually smart, and so much more. Follow Hilary @HilaryR

#214: Retreat to Idiocy Apr 21, 2018

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From Tulum Mexico Gleib discusses Khloe Kardashian’s boyfriend cheating news, plus important things! Like if God had a wife. Trump administration sort of taking on Russia in response to the latest chemical attack in Syria, while throwing his own people under the bus. Comey’s book and what “honest loyalty” means. Cardi B surpassing Beyonce. If magnetic therapy could recover your memories. Starbucks arresting people for being black. Paul Ryan quitting. Zuckerberg testifying before congress and Gleib debuting his impression of him. Plus SHOWER BEER!

#213: The Unwifeable Mandy Stadtmiller Apr 06, 2018

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Daily Beast Columnist & Author of new book "Unwifeable" Mandy Stadtmiller & Gleib have a very real and honest conversation about what led to becoming, as she put it, "a crazy, coked up sex addict” and how she turned it around. Why she wrote a gossip and dating column for The New York Post and Xo Jane. She tells us about dating Keith Olberman. Aaron Sorkin, Moby, Marc Maron and Hannibal Buress, (Gleib debuts his impressions of Keith and Hannibal.) The reason the Roseanne reboot is getting insane ratings. The benefits of dirty talk. How she makes it work being married to a Trump supporter. Where she thinks Trump is misunderstood. Why Gleib thinks we’ve lost our core. Tonya Harding on Dancing with the Stars. War Games with South Korea. Kim Jong Un’s charm offensive and new love of K-Pop. The importance of context in reporting. Why it’s important to give slack to comedians. Trump sending our troops to the border. The importance of talking. And the beauty clause in Kim Kardashian’s will.

#212: Donnie Trump & the Chocolate Factory Mar 26, 2018

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Gleib moderates another panel of 2 Republicans, comedian Adam Yenser & founder of trumpsingles.com Dave Goss and 2 Democrats, comedians Riley Silverman & Feraz Ozel discussing if Trump has actually been a good president, a heated conversation between Adam and Riley, who’s a transgender woman, about what being transgender really means, and if businesses should be forced to be diverse. Plus a cameo by Christopher Titus, and comedian Jay Montepare returns to the pod to discuss candy.

#211: Trump Spokeswoman Showdown with Erin Elmore Mar 02, 2018

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Trump campaign spokeswoman, NRA member & Republican strategist Erin Elmore goes head to head with Gleib on Trump’s “racist” comments, if he ever hit on her when she was on “The Apprentice,” and why she hates Hollywood.

#210: We the People Feb 23, 2018

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Gleib moderates a panel of conservative comedians Mitch Burrow & Irina Skaya and liberal comedians Alonzo Bodden & Helen Hong live from the Hollywood Improv, tackling the big issues of the day. Gun control in the wake of the Parkland shooting, the #MeToo movement and if it ever goes too far, and Russian election meddling. Plus great news about alcohol!

#209: Guest Chris Porter: It's his Fault Feb 08, 2018

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Comedian Chris Porter joins Gleib to discuss life on the road. Kylie Jenner naming her baby Stormi. The Superbowl and Timberlake. Elon Musk sending his car into outerspace. People expecting their significant other to watch their Instagram story. Doritos chips for ladies. Trump wanting a parade.If pizza is a healthier breakfast than cereal. And emotional support peacocks.

#208: A Boy Named Chicago Jan 26, 2018

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From Chicago Gleib discusses Kimye naming their baby Chicago. Trump sleeping with a porn star. A possible immigration compromise. Useless royal wedding info. Snapchat makes threats. Nicholas Cage banana. Is Facebook good for democracy? Neil Diamond news. Camels are being injected with what? The government closes for the weekend! And more! Follow @LastWeekonEarth and get tix to Gleib’s standup tour #LaughItOffTour at Gleib.com

#207: Eliza Orlins: Survivor Defender Jan 17, 2018

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Survivor finalist and tireless public defender Eliza Orlins joins Gleib to discuss the false Hawaii missile threat. Kim & Kanye's third baby. Trump calling African countries Sh*tholes. If the Aziz Ansari accusations constitute assault. Incredible dummies eating tide pods. And the weirdest place you've been. Follow Eliza @eorlins. Get tix for Gleib's #LaughItOffTour standup comedy tour at bengleib.com coming soon to Chicago, Indio, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Edmonton, Boston and Dallas.

#206: Meth Infused Alligator Attack Jan 14, 2018

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Recorded in Florida, aka America’s penis, Gleib discusses parent saddles, lying astronauts, what the hell Timberlake is doing, our tiny tiny Attorney General trying to take away our weed, Trump flailing at trying to save DACA while building a wall, a last chance to save net neutrality, sexy kangaroos, and a very important tip of what to avoid during sex.

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