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Factually! with Adam Conover

Comedian Adam Conover talks to the most interesting experts and thinkers on Earth about today"s most pressing topics. From the rise of AI to the fight for workers’ rights, from porn bans to microplastics, Adam and his guests reveal shocking truths and thought-provoking new perspectives. It’s an investigative comedy interview podcast for curious people who never stop asking questions.Advertise on Factually via Gumball.fm

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01:13:32

The Fight Against Flock with Chad Marlow

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2026/10/07

You may have heard of Flock cameras, a network of automatic license plate readers that track not only license plates, but what vehicles look like, and even descriptions of people inside them. If this sounds like the makings of a surveillance network that is both antithetical to our values, and ripe for abuse: it is! And here to talk about it is Chad Marlow, senior policy counsel at the ACLU, which has defended Americans’ rights against governmental overreach for over 100 years. Today we discuss

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01:12:24

How Corporations Jack Up Prices with Lindsay Owens

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2026/09/30

Life in America is becoming less and less affordable. Politicians tend to blame it on inflation and supply chain issues, but what if corporations are just...price gouging because they can? Today I'm joined by economic sociologist Lindsay Owens to discuss why price gouging is easier and more prevalent than ever, and what we can do about it.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple

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00:24:28

How Big is Elon’s DOGE Death Toll?

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2026/09/25

He can deny it all he likes, but Elon's got blood on his hands. Visit https://groundnews.com/factually to stay fully informed, see through biased media and get all sides of every story. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through my link.--SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/factually-with-adam-conover/id1463460577»

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01:36:59

Hyperscale: The Ambition and Excess of Big Tech's...

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2026/09/23

Data centers actually predate the internet, but with the growing demands of cloud storage, crypto and of course AI, companies are scaling up, and finding new ways to deceive and exploit us all in the process. Journalist Paris Marx joins me today to examine how big tech is gambling away our planet in the pursuit of digital power. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts:

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01:18:47

End Times Fascism with Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor

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2026/09/16

Fascism has a different face in 2026. Not only are we facing very real existential threats in the form of climate change and AI, the millenarians who once sat on the fringes of society now wield the most power. Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor join me today to unpack our current era of 'apocalyptic fascism' and what we can do about it. SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple

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01:21:54

Why AI Can’t Replace You with Cory Doctorow

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2026/09/09

We've been told AI is supposed to be a tool for us to use. But more and more it feels like we're the ones being used to feed the machines, before they inevitably replace us. Joining me today is author and journalist Cory Doctorow, whose new book The Reverse Centaur's Guide to Life After AI examines how we can survive the post-AI world, and how we can help burst the bubble.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE

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01:39:14

Is The Video Game Industry Collapsing?

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2026/09/02

The gaming industry's old model is falling apart. RAM costs are skyrocketing, making new consoles scarce and unaffordable. The industry is beset by layoffs and studio closures, and indie developers aren't doing much better. Will there be anything left for young gamers beyond Fortnite and Roblox? Videogame journalist and podcaster Robert Zacny joins me to discuss the predicament of modern videogames, and the future of the industry.National helpline for substance use concerns:

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00:17:12

AI Has Ruined the Internet

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2026/08/31

Get 20% off DeleteMe by going to https://joindeleteme.com/adam and use code adam to protect your privacy!--Does the internet seem a lot worse lately? Here's why.https://www.yachtclubgames.com/games/... https://www.404media.coSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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01:37:58

The Philosophy of Good Sex with Quill R. Kukla

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2026/08/26

Consent has been the focal point of discussions around sex in our society, and rightly so. But consent is, or should be, the bare minimum. Philosopher Quill R. Kukla joins me to examine how we can prioritize not just consent, but agency, and dare I say...pleasure? SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts:

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01:10:06

Your Wine and Beer are Deadlier than Fentanyl with...

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2026/08/19

Alcohol kills more Americans each year than all other drugs combined. So why aren't we treating it like the public health crisis that it is? Today I'm talking to health journalists Lev Facher and Isabella Cueto to unpack how it harms us, who benefits, and what we can do about it. National helpline for substance use concerns: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helplineThe Deadliest Drug whole series is available here.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE

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00:16:04

Leaf Blowers are Killing Us

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2026/08/14

Leaf blowers: a study in how to suck and blow at the same time. Visit https://groundnews.com/factually to stay fully informed, see through biased media and get all sides of every story. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through my link.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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01:11:07

The Unsung Queer History of Pop Music with Barry Walters

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2026/08/12

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00:29:28

Bernie Sanders’ Plan to Stop AI Theft

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2026/08/05

It's no secret that AI is stealing from us. From data to intellectual property to our very humanity, it's clear we need more time to take control of our future. Adam talks to the legend himself, Senator Bernie Sanders, about the urgent need for data center moratoriums, and for us to have a say in where AI goes from here.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts:

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00:19:59

Work From Home is Making Us Miserable

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2026/08/04

You might think you like working from home, but we're starting to see the harm.--SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/factually-with-adam-conover/id1463460577» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fK8WJw4ffMc2NWydBlDyJAbout Headgum: Headgum is an LA & NY-based podcast network creating premium podcasts with the funniest,

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00:58:11

Yep. Data Centers Suck A**. with Brian Frange and...

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2026/07/31

The dems just opened their pockets and a metaphorical moth flew out, but at least we have all these new data centers, eh? It's so cool. It's all just so cool.--SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/factually-with-adam-conover/id1463460577» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fK8WJw4ffMc2NWydBlDyJAbout Headgum: Headgum is an

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01:20:08

Billionaires are Lying About Giving Away Their...

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2026/07/29

Philanthropy is broken. Or maybe it’s not—after all, the funds that billionaires set up are deliberately cumbersome tax havens rather than any genuine attempt at giving. The real surprise is in learning how deep the hole truly goes. Today, Adam is joined by Glen Galaich, CEO of the Stupski Foundation and author of CONTROL: Why Big Giving Falls Short. Find a copy of Glen's book at factuallypod.com/books--SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR:

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00:39:34

Rise of the Diarrhea Parasite with Trixie Mattel and...

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2026/07/24

Move over World Cup halftime show, the biggest shitshow this week is still the cyclospora outbreak. Unless, of course, you’re counting the Trump administration literally trying to pump the military full of testosterone. This week, Adam’s joined by podcaster and crossdresser Trixie Mattel and comedian Dylan Adler. --SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts:

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01:08:01

The World According to the Chinese Internet, with...

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2026/07/22

Seriously, what is life actually like in China? The American discourse on China is so bad, so poisoned, so laden with agendas, it’s difficult to understand what life looks like in one of the largest countries on Earth. This week, Adam speaks with Yi-Ling Liu, author of The Wall Dancers: Searching for Freedom and Connection on the Chinese Internet, about what we can learn about life in China from looking at the Chinese internet. Find a copy of her book at factuallypod.com/books--SUPPORT THE SHOW ON

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00:49:53

ICE Murders and the Maine Senate Scramble with David...

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2026/07/17

More horrific murders from ICE, an exhausting scramble to find a candidate to replace Graham Platner in the Maine Senate race, and a massive lawsuit to stop the Paramount/Warner Brothers Discover merger. The news doesn’t slow down, so we can’t either. This week, Adam is joined by David Dayen, executive editor of The American Prospect, and David Weigel, national political editor at Semafor. --SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR:

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01:25:37

Queer Parenthood, Grief, and Salmon with Joe Osmundson

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2026/07/15

Choosing whether or not to become a parent can be a profoundly difficult decision, but it only becomes more difficult when you’re queer. Joe Osmundson is a professor of biology at NYU, and the author of Spawning Season: An Experiment in Queer Parenthood. This week, Joe talks with Adam about the life-defining grief that followed his experience of losing a chance to become a father, and what it taught him about society, biology, and salmon. Yes, salmon. Find Joe’s book

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