The Jim Jefferies Show Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Jim Gives Socialism an Overhaul Sep 25, 2019

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Jim explains why free college for everyone might not be a good idea after all, finds a compromise between socialism and capitalism, and celebrates the Emmy Awards.

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Americans Stopped Caring About Privacy Sep 18, 2019

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Jim weighs in on some unpopular opinions, visits Hong Kong to learn about its imposed facial recognition system and scrutinizes America's lax attitude about data security.

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The Cost of Trading Away Freedom May 22, 2019

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Jim examines the 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, visits Singapore to weigh the pros and cons of living in a restrictive society, and criticizes recent abortion bans.

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Dividing the United States May 15, 2019

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Jim makes the case for universal basic income, takes a critical look at "poverty tourism" in South Africa and proposes splitting America up into different countries.

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Giving Kids in Foster Care a Leg Up May 08, 2019

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Jim weighs in on ancestry testing, chats with Ty Burrell about giving opportunities to kids in foster care and examines how kid influencers are vulnerable to exploitation.

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Addicted to Everything May 01, 2019

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Jim looks at how gamification gets people addicted to tech, tries to figure out if Australia has a gambling problem and explains why strict laws don't curb addiction.

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Jim's Guide to Growing Old and Dying Apr 24, 2019

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Jim explains why the funeral industry is exploitative and wasteful, seeks happiness by attending his own mock funeral in South Korea, and devises a new model of retirement.

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Jim Goes on an Anti-Poaching Safari Apr 17, 2019

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Jim explains why zoos are a good thing, goes on patrol with an anti-poaching task force and sticks up for an underappreciated member of the animal kingdom.

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The Extra Hurdles for Trans Athletes Apr 10, 2019

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Jim looks at the discriminatory barriers trans athletes face, sits down with a transgender scientist and marathoner, and examines the state of LGBTQ rights in Thailand.

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How Chicago Became Central to the Gun Debate Apr 03, 2019

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Jim examines the rise of the NRA as a lobbying group, visits Chicago to see how the city became part of the gun-control debate and tries to save after-school programs.

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