The Jim Jefferies Show

Tom Nichols - The Sweet Spot of Dumbness and "The Death of Expertise"

Season 1 E 16 • 10/24/2017

Tom Nichols argues that a rise of narcissism in America has led to a general disregard of expertise.

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"Start Acting Like a F**king Republican" - Hawaii's GOP Civil War
The Jim Jefferies ShowS1 E14

The Aloha State's Republican party is split over President Trump, Planned Parenthood and whether the anus is a genital.
10/10/2017
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ISIS Claims Responsibility for Everything
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Jim wonders why white shooters get to be described as "lone wolves" and why ISIS is always trying to steal credit from them.
10/10/2017
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R.I.P. AIM
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In response to the demise of AOL Instant Messenger, Jim takes a nostalgic look back at other digital icons that are gone, but not forgotten.
10/10/2017
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Why Americans' Money Is Never Safe
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Jim exposes the Equifax data leak as just one part of America's thoroughly backwards credit system.
10/10/2017
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01:51

What's Killing Us This Week
The Jim Jefferies ShowS1 E15

An abandoned Chinese space station will crash into Earth in a few months, and Jim just wants you to know it could kill you.
10/17/2017
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06:36

People Like Harvey Weinstein Aren't Rare
The Jim Jefferies ShowS1 E15

Many are passing the blame in response to the Harvey Weinstein sexual assault scandal, but Jim wants men to take responsibility.
10/17/2017
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Congressman Ted Lieu - Trolling the President
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Jim sits down with California Congressman Ted Lieu, who isn't afraid to "stir s**t up" on Twitter with President Trump.
10/17/2017
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01:28

A Little Bit More Than Meddling - The Russian Election Hack
The Jim Jefferies ShowS1 E15

Russia spent millions on fake Facebook ads to divide voters, but as Jim points out, it's not that hard to get Americans fighting on social media.
10/17/2017
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Jacko and the Colonel Get Ready for the World Series - Uncensored
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The number one sports team in New Zealand breaks down what to expect in this year's World Series.
10/24/2017
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05:52

Drugs: Fun, But Not Always
The Jim Jefferies ShowS1 E16

Jim examines America's devastating opioid epidemic and the Trump administration's apparent unwillingness to combat it.
10/24/2017
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05:12

Tom Nichols - The Sweet Spot of Dumbness and "The Death of Expertise"
The Jim Jefferies ShowS1 E16

"The Death of Expertise" author and five-time "Jeopardy!" champion Tom Nichols discusses Americans' declining trust in experts.
10/24/2017
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02:15

Let Kids Wear Their F**king Moana Costumes
The Jim Jefferies ShowS1 E17

It's a very scary Halloween as Jim finds himself agreeing with Fox News's critique of the politically correct attack on Moana costumes.
10/31/2017
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03:03

Christmas Eve for Liberals - The Mueller Indictments
The Jim Jefferies ShowS1 E17

Jim looks at the indictments against former Trump aides Paul Manafort and Rick Gates, as well as the cozy punishment that awaits them in "rich man's prison."
10/31/2017
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05:56

Recruiting Tomorrow's Satanists
The Jim Jefferies ShowS1 E17

Jim offers marketing advice to an organization that's using science, snacks and nihilism to lure kids away from evangelical Christian clubs.
10/31/2017
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05:45

Mark Cuban - Becoming the Second Reality Star President
The Jim Jefferies ShowS1 E18

"Shark Tank" star Mark Cuban recounts his rich-person feud with Donald Trump and makes an announcement about his own 2020 presidential ambitions.
11/07/2017
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It's Hard to Know What to Say After Another Mass Shooting
The Jim Jefferies ShowS1 E18

Another mass shooting, this time in Texas, has Jim once again refuting Republicans' disingenuous mental health rhetoric.
11/07/2017
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Pizza Report
The Jim Jefferies ShowS1 E18

Papa John's is declared the official pizza of the alt-right, and Jim thinks the chain should embrace its new customer base.
11/07/2017
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06:33

Roy Moore - Just a Gun-Totin', Jesus-Lovin' Accused Child Molester
The Jim Jefferies ShowS1 E19

Jim lays out the sexual assault allegations against Alabama Senate candidate Roy Moore and questions the GOP's hesitancy to dump its nominee.
11/14/2017
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MAGA Brews Coffee
The Jim Jefferies ShowS1 E19

With conservatives boycotting Keurig coffee, a competitor is offering a great-tasting alternative for real Americans with really young girlfriends.
11/14/2017
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Rob Reiner - "LBJ" & Sexual Harassment in Hollywood
The Jim Jefferies ShowS1 E19

Director Rob Reiner discusses how he grew to admire Lyndon B. Johnson, his feelings on President Trump and why it's important to address sexual harassment everywhere.
11/14/2017
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Rob Reiner - Women Have No Recourse Against Sexual Harassment
The Jim Jefferies ShowS1 E19

"LBJ" director Rob Reiner is hopeful that the focus on sexual harassment in Hollywood will shine a light on its pervasiveness across society.
11/14/2017
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