Ben Carson and Mike Pompeo face confirmation hearings

With Ben Carson to lead HUD, what’s at stake for housing policy?

Ben Carson has no experience running a government agency. But it looks like he’ll soon be in charge of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, a $47 billion agency.

11 min, 12 sec

Mike Pompeo addresses torture and Russian hacking

Donald Trump’s nominee for CIA director has talked about the war against terrorism as a fight between radical Muslims and Christians. He’s also supported the use of...

7 min, 53 sec

Does the term 'fake news' mean anything?

Our web guru talks about whether it’s time to retire the term “fake news,” and the chances that Mark Zuckerberg will run for president.

7 min, 15 sec

Michael Ian Black teaches us how to be amazing

Comedian-turned-podcaster Michael Ian Black has convinced some high profile guests to make startling confessions.

13 min, 28 sec

Why it's a bad idea for the Chargers to move to LA

The San Diego Chargers have announced they’re moving north to become the Los Angeles Chargers. But do Angelenos really want them?

7 min, 40 sec