Jody Avirgan
Jody Avirgan is a podcast host, producer at FiveThirtyEight, and host of Ask Roulette.
Guest Appearances
What Does Thanksgiving Look Like In 2020?
Judah Friedlander and Jody Avirgan join Negin to talk turkey, Croatian family traditions, and Thanksgiving 2020. Later on, Tochi Onyebuchi and Sarah Pappalardo break down what boredom really means. Sarah explains why we're actually all dogs. Honestly, it makes sense.
ListenWeekend at Bernie’s: SCOTUS Edition
Judah Friedlander and Jody Avirgan join Negin to break down Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearing and Trump’s decision to participate in a town hall competing with Joe Biden. They debate whether the SATs are helping or hurting students. Judah opens…
ListenTikTok-ing Their Way to Democracy
Judy Gold and Jody Avirgan join Negin to break down Trump's most recent press conference, the Goya controversy, and their love/hate relationship with Amazon. They also get into Dr. Anthony Fauci's work during the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
ListenThe Rosa Parks of COVID-19
Leah Bonnema and Jody Avirgan join Negin to share their thoughts on the anti-lockdown protests, Trump's immigration ban, and what we can learn from Sweden's approach to Coronavirus. They also review 'Tiger King' and its treatment of poverty.
ListenBastions of Light
Alex Schmidt and Jody Avirgan join Negin to discuss Tuesday's Debate drama, global reactions to the coronavirus, and what role corporations should have regarding climate change. They also examine their relationships with darkness, which isn't as dark as it sounds.
ListenCheers to the Algae
In this first episode of 2020, Negin talks with Peter Grosz and Justin Krebs about the highs and lows of the last decade. She also dissects a "Secret Concierge Service" with Myq Kaplan, and Jody Avirgan.
ListenConfirmation Bias
Negin is joined by Myq Kaplan and Jody Avirgan to discuss a new Brett Kavenaugh Allegation, recent the Trudeau controversy, and Sean Spicer's turn on Dancing with the Stars. This episode is sponsored by Pact (www.wearpact.com code: FAKE) and Your Super…
ListenWhat’s More Broken: US or UK Politics?
While Negin continues her maternity leave & masters the art of strategic napping, guest host Jody Avirgan (ESPN's 30 for 30) chats with Maeve Higgins and Josie Long for a big think on how the rest of the world views the USA.…
ListenCharmed, I'm Sure
Negin is joined by Matt Rogers, Leah Bonnema, Baratunde Thurston, Jody Avirgan, Jason Selvig, and Davram Stiefler to consider questions such as: What does it mean for people to be charming? Will millennials save the institution of marriage? Are we all just selling…
ListenDonald Trump Isn't What He Claims to Be
Baratunde Thurston (How to Be Black) and Jody Avirgan (FiveThirtyEight) join Negin for a lively discussion about the ongoing drama of Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination. Plus, they share key takeaways from the New York Times’ investigation into Fred Trump’s financial empire.…
ListenComey's Higher Royalty
Jody Avirgan (FiveThirtyEight) and comedian Tony Deyo join Negin to chat about James Comey’s media blitz and Sean Hannity’s relationship with Trump lawyer Michael Cohen. Plus, they delve into implicit bias and the baseless arrests of two black men at a Philadelphia…
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