Oct 28, 2026 · 49 min
Kansas City Final Four buzz meets California political satire
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The episode pairs a local sports question with a sharply partisan comedy segment centered on Gavin Newsom and Democratic leadership.
- 1The show opens by weighing fan interest in attending a potential Final Four in Kansas City.
- 2Kevin Kietzman turns to comedic criticism of Gavin Newsom, California spending, homelessness policy, and Democratic leadership.
- 3Arianne Wexler emerges as the episode’s featured comedian, with the show urging listeners to explore her work.
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The episode’s sharpest turn is the introduction of Arianne Wexler as a comedian worth seeking out for her political material.
The brief
The episode begins with college basketball season and the possibility of fans attending the Final Four in Kansas City, framing a question about local enthusiasm and access.
The conversation then pivots to Gavin Newsom, using satire to target his political persona alongside California’s spending and homelessness policies.
Arianne Wexler becomes the episode’s central discovery: Kevin Kietzman highlights her conservative comedy and her willingness to perform for audiences that may include liberals.
The episode closes with sponsor and production credits, including Roberts Robinson Chevrolet GMC and Crooked Tail Media, plus appeals for reviews, subscriptions, and listener support.
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