Even More News: All The Ways JD Vance Has Failed Lately

In this episode of 'Some More News,' hosts Katie Stoll and Cody dive into a series of recent political and cultural developments, focusing heavily on J.D. Vance's mounting failures in his role as Vice President. The discussion begins with the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, criticized as a reckless escalation that harms global commerce and undermines strategic coherence. Vance's inability to secure a deal during 21 hours of negotiations—despite calling Trump 12 times—highlights his lack of influence and experience. His controversial endorsement of Viktor Orbán in Hungary, followed by a sharp drop in popularity, further damages his credibility. The hosts also dissect Trump’s inflammatory post likening himself to Jesus, which sparked outrage across religious and political lines, especially within Catholic communities. The episode explores the broader cultural fracture within the MAGA movement, as even devout Catholics begin to reject Trump’s blasphemy. Meanwhile, the California gubernatorial race is thrown into chaos after Eric Swalwell drops out amid long-standing sexual assault allegations, prompting a rare moment of bipartisan condemnation. The hosts reject the narrative of a political hit, emphasizing that accountability should not be dismissed simply because the target is a Democrat. The episode closes with a satirical take on Elon Musk’s absurd response to a thought experiment about reviving Neanderthals, using it to critique Elon’s tendency to avoid substantive debate in favor of pop-culture spectacle.