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This Week Again with Susanne Posel takes a humorous look at politics & current events, one week at a time.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Suzanne Pozol makes dense political news legible by pairing public statements with a sharply progressive comic response.
This Week Again runs on Suzanne Pozol's ability to turn political news into a sustained comic argument. The Trump administration remains her central target, with tariffs, immigration enforcement, federal spending, court orders, and the Epstein files feeding the monologue.
A fake Barbie hostage report enters the tariff debate; your exhausted news brain finally gets to laugh.
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Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A sharp, fast-moving political rant that keeps its targets in clear view.
This Week Again goes straight at Musk's money games, RFK Jr.'s autism obsession, and the anger circling the Trump regime. Suzanne Pozol keeps the focus on concrete grievances: higher prices, mass layoffs, protests, and the harsher claims tied to health policy and private medical…
Fast-moving political commentary that stays grounded in specific cases.
The episode starts with soybean farmers, swings into the claim that Cruella de Nome lied to Congress, and then circles back to the running ICE raids joke. Suzanne Pozol keeps the pace tight and the details concrete.
A sharp look at the Epstein vote and the illegal-orders fight.
This Week Again opens with the Epstein files vote, then turns to illegal orders, and the connection feels deliberate rather than forced. The lone no vote gives the segment its sharpest edge, and the reporting on service members looking for outside legal counsel makes the stakes…
A political satire that threads Newark, a failed deal pitch, and Oval Office bluster into one sharp running joke.
Pozol starts with civic outrage, shifts into a failed deal pitch, and keeps circling back to Kristi Noem and Kash Patel, so the set has a clear line of attack instead of feeling scattered.
A blunt, detail-heavy recap that keeps the legal mechanics in view.
The episode moves hard through CBS's journalistic missteps, Jack Smith's closed-door testimony, and the GOP's effort to rig the 2026 midterms.
Tariff talks and budget-bill pressure are pared down to the parts that matter.
The episode keeps moving, but it knows where to slow down. The tariff reset and the House fight over the Republican budget bill get the clearest treatment, with the Qatari jet story, lower drug prices, and the question of whether U.S. judges can rule on U.S.
A heated news rundown that uses spending totals, quotes, and statistics to push back on scapegoating.
This Week Again opens on unaffordability, moves through Black Friday boycott talk, and then turns to anti-Somali rhetoric and an update on Pete Hegseth.
A sharp weekly recap that ties the shutdown, jobs, tariff checks, and Epstein coverage back to the policy stakes.
This Week Again opens with a blunt political jab and then stays focused on the shutdown fight over ACA subsidies, jobs data, tariff-funded rebate talk, and the Epstein email mention.
This Week Again delivers satirical political commentary covering Trump's acceptance of a $400 million Qatari jet gift, Georgia keeping a brain-dead pregnant woman on life support as an incubator, DHS considering a reality show for immigrant citizenship, and Supreme Court rulings on due process for deportations.
This episode segment introduces upcoming discussions on Kristi Noem's firing from DHS, tensions with Iran, and GOP concessions of war powers to Trump.
This segment discusses the arrest of journalist Don Lemon by the Justice Department, highlighting concerns over press freedom and legal challenges under the Trump administration.
This segment discusses ICE's actions, including agent-involved deaths, and congressional oversight hearings with ICE chief Todd Lyons addressing funding and accountability.
The segment discusses the alleged cover-up and obstruction in releasing the Epstein Files, implicating Donald Trump and his administration's connections to Jeffrey Epstein through Mar-a-Lago.
The segment discusses a controversial attempt to share or transfer a Nobel Peace Prize, referencing historical comparisons and mocking the individuals involved.
This segment discusses a case where a former sheriff's deputy was convicted of second-degree murder for shooting a woman who called 911 about a suspected prowler, highlighting issues with police conduct and accountability.
This segment discusses protests against Trump, debates over his authority, and references Reagan's stance on tariffs, while touching on Arizona's political issues.
This segment discusses Democrat victories, the Supreme Court's role in halting SNAP benefits, and Republican responses during a prolonged government shutdown affecting health care access.
This segment discusses Republican fears over a 'no kings' protest and a hate America rally, with Democrats allegedly delaying government reopening to avoid backlash from their base.
This episode segment critiques political actions including Johnson avoiding Epstein files, GOP healthcare issues, and urban conflicts, while discussing fascist takeover themes with AOC's commentary.
This segment criticizes the government's expensive handling of Charlie Kirk's funeral and questions the justification for such spending on a controversial figure.
The segment discusses a Manhattan shooting where a Blackstone CEO was killed, criticizing corporate media for omitting his executive status in their reports.
This segment discusses Texas Democrats fleeing the state to block Republican-led redistricting efforts aimed at gaining seats in the midterm elections, highlighting political tactics and hypocrisy.
The episode discusses South Park's handling of pedophiles and presidents, the House shutting down to avoid Epstein files, and Stephen Colbert's firing in relation to Donald Trump and cancel culture.
This segment discusses the political backlash against Zoran Mamdani, a Muslim immigrant from Uganda running for New York City mayor, highlighting his debate performance and criticisms of Andrew Cuomo.
The host discusses recent large-scale protests, particularly the No Kings movement, comparing them to past historical protests and reflecting on generational perspectives.
The segment discusses a public feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump over a congressional spending bill, framed within a critique of American stereotypes.
This segment highlights the historical and contemporary achievements of women, particularly focusing on black women's contributions to NASA's space missions, while contrasting with celebrity culture.
The host introduces upcoming segments on House Republicans threatening judges, a vice president's Greenland trip, and Pete Hegseth, while critiquing current political events and historical parallels.
This segment discusses recent controversial votes by House Republicans, including reversing a cap on overdraft fees, cutting Medicare and Medicaid funding, and mandating Social Security communication via Twitter.
This segment discusses TSA staffing shortages and travel chaos at airports due to political actions by Republicans ahead of midterms, affecting millions of Americans.
The segment discusses Republican efforts to pass the SAVE America Act, targeting voting rights and its potential impact on midterm elections and the Trump presidency.
This segment discusses Republican strategies for the 2026 midterms, including political maneuvers and Senator Steve Daines' comments on drug issues in Montana.
The Supreme Court struck down the key argument justifying President Trump's tariffs, affirming that taxing power belongs solely to Congress and raising questions about refunds for billions in collected tariffs.
The host introduces the episode by previewing topics including events at Quantico, government shutdown drama, and the Epstein files, while criticizing the current U.S.
This segment discusses a viral TikTok trend among Christians predicting the rapture on September 23rd, based on a South African preacher's vision.
This segment discusses congressional hearings, the weaponization of Charlie Kirk's death, and the firing of Jimmy Kimmel, focusing on a senator's actions and CDC director's testimony about vaccine policy pressures.
This segment discusses the right wing's controversial fascination with underage girls, focusing on Kid Rock's past lyrics and his involvement in Turning Point USA's halftime show, while contrasting it with Bad Bunny's explicit content.
This segment discusses President Trump's decision to move Space Command from Colorado to Alabama, citing political reasons related to mail-in ballots and the 2020 election.
This segment discusses the U.S.
This episode segment discusses recent political events involving Texas Democrats and federal actions in DC, along with corporate changes and economic issues like tariffs and rising prices.
This segment discusses rising egg prices, reduced CDC food inspections, international tariffs under Trump, and a federal court ruling on tariffs, all in a critical political context.
The segment discusses Independence Day's historical context and recent political events, including the House passing President Trump's spending bill.
This segment critiques the Trump administration's authoritarian actions, including attacks on the press and controversial policies, in the context of the No Kings protests.
This segment discusses CBS's decision to end 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,' exploring potential reasons behind the firing, including speculation about political influences and Colbert's successful career.
This segment discusses Senator Cory Booker's record-breaking 25-hour filibuster in the Senate, contrasting it with Strom Thurmond's past record, as part of a broader episode covering political and legal issues.
This satirical news podcast episode critiques the Trump administration through three main stories: the arrest of Newark's mayor by ICE, the absurd plan to reopen Alcatraz allegedly inspired by a PBS movie, and the appointment of an unlicensed wellness influencer as Surgeon General.
The host discusses Trump's potential manipulation of U.S.
Host Suzanne Pozol delivers a satirical and critical news commentary episode, tackling three main stories: allegations of fraud and mismanagement at Tesla under Elon Musk; controversial, eugenics-adjacent comments about autism from RFK Jr.
This episode analyzes major political stories including the Congressional release of Epstein files with suspicions about Trump's quiet signing, concerns about military members receiving illegal orders regarding Venezuela, and Department of Education proposals to cut student loan funding for nursing and other female-dominated professions.
This episode of 'This Week Again' offers a satirical and critical news roundup, analyzing a $12 billion farm bailout deemed insufficient against $44 billion in losses, exposing alleged lies by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem about deporting veterans, and critiquing Trump administration policies on immigration, healthcare, and foreign oil seizure.
This Week Again covers three major political stories: the DOJ's failure to properly release Epstein files by legal deadline, Jack Smith's testimony about Trump's election interference case, and the economic motives behind Trump's Venezuela blockade.
Host Suzanne Pozol delivers a sharp, opinionated rundown of recent political controversies, focusing on economic data suggesting America is becoming unaffordable, the Trump administration's rhetoric and policies regarding Somali immigrants, and the escalating scandal around Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's alleged order for a 'double tap' military strike.
Host Suzanne Pozol delivers a satirical and furious commentary on three major political stories: dismal approval polls for President Trump, Republican procedural maneuvers to avoid voting on his tariffs, and the alarming escalation of immigration enforcement including the arrest of a judge and a House vote that could allow the deportation of U.S.
Host Suzanne Pozol delivers a satirical rundown of recent political events, focusing on a DHS scandal where an immigrant was allegedly framed with a fake threat letter to enable deportation, an AI-authored health report from RFK Jr.'s department, and Wall Street's mocking 'taco trade' theory about Trump's inconsistent tariff threats.
This Week Again host Suzanne Pozol analyzes three major political stories: CBS suppressing a 60 Minutes expose on Trump's migrant torture program in El Salvador, Jack Smith's congressional testimony about Trump's election interference crimes, and Republican efforts to rig the 2026 midterms through USPS policy changes.
Host Suzanne Pozol critiques three interconnected political scandals: alleged corruption linking Trump's tariffs to Elon Musk's Starlink contracts, devastating GOP budget cuts targeting Medicaid and social services, and a Trump crypto scheme selling access to the president.
This episode of This Week Again analyzes recent political developments, focusing on Democratic infighting over government shutdown negotiations, new Trump administration policies affecting SNAP benefits, and explosive revelations from the latest release of Jeffrey Epstein's emails linking Donald Trump to the sex trafficking scandal.