“Make Me Smart’s” annual holiday episode

Elon Musk and the rest of the DOGE gang have been inside the guts of the federal government attempting to shut down agencies and gain access to the Treasury Department’s main payment system. We’ll discuss the constitutionality of it all and why some members of Congress may be rel ...  Show more

Is Elon Musk’s control of government offices as an unelected official a coup? Lots of people seem to think so. We’ll explain why. Plus, another potential government shutdown is looming and it may work in Democrats’ favor. And, one surprisingly effective (and protein-rich) way foo ...  Show more

Plus, how to win the lottery.

On Today’s Episode:

Trump Whipsaws on Tariffs, Giving Mexico and Canada Reprieve, by ...

Disney reverses course and announces, despite pressure from the FCC, Jimmy Kimmel will return to the air. President Trump, speaking at the White House, declares — without scientific evidence — that acetaminophen use during pregnancy causes autism. The DOJ shuts down an FBI invest ...  Show more

A day of remembrance for Charlie Kirk, Matt Rivers is in Arizona at the conservative activist’s memorial service where tens of thousands are in attendance including President Trump, JD Vance, and Elon Musk; Reena Roy reports on that deadly country club shooting in New Hampshire a ...  Show more

Republicans in Congress are facing backlash at town hall events as voters voice concerns over deep federal job cuts and the state of the economy under President Trump and Elon Musk's policies. Some GOP lawmakers have canceled events, while others, like one in North Carolina, are ...  Show more