The Topical
258 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsThe 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
Who Is The Mike Pence Whistleblower?
February 06, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutesThe vice president is under major scrutiny after a White House whistleblower leaked thousands of Mike Pence’s prayers asking God for political favors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Tampax CEO Refuses To Resign Amidst Allegations That He Doesn’t Know What A Period Is
February 05, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutesMany within the company are claiming that Tampax CEO Edward Brooks does not know what a period is. Does he know what a period is? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The EPA Takes A Stand
February 04, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutesEPA administrator Andrew Wheeler claims carbon emissions are not as dangerous as once thought and attempts to prove so by inhaling directly from the tailpipe of a truck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A New Democratic Frontrunner Emerges In Iowa
February 03, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutesHis name: Galon the Grotesque. Does this 40-foot goblin from the sewer have what it takes to energize the party’s base and win back the White House? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Walmart Prevents Gun Violence At Walmart
January 31, 2020 21:00 - 7 minutesUnder mounting pressure from anti-gun activists, Walmart has announced that all locations will be restricting firearm purchases to customers who promise to use them at one of the retailer’s competitors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Standstill In The Trial Of Harvey Weinstein
January 30, 2020 21:00 - 9 minutesThe trial of Harvey Weinstein has been suspended indefinitely after the presiding judge booked a huge role in an upcoming Hollywood blockbuster. Hear how the judge was able to land his big break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
A Coveted Endorsement In Iowa
January 29, 2020 18:50 - 8 minutesThe Democratic candidates are in Iowa this week, and they’re all vying for one big endorsement from an especially dreamy high school quarterback named Chad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Onion Presents The Topical
January 11, 2020 21:15 - 1 minuteThe 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 last dying breath to beg you to listen to The Topical. New episodes published every weekday by 5 p.m. Eastern time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices