Have I Got News For Your Ears

Michael Ian Black

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Booking Overview

A weekly comedy news panel focused on smart, edgy commentary about current events, typically featuring the host alongside recurring producers and occasional outside comedians or satirists. Agencies could credibly pitch comedians, political humorists, and media personalities with strong news fluency and quick on-air instincts; booking difficulty is medium because the show has an established CNN platform and favors recognizable comedic voices.

Metrics

Episodes: 72

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

Instagram: 23.0M followers

Contact Information

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Host

Michael Ian Black - American comedian, actor, writer, director, and author known for sketch comedy, television, film, and podcast work.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Comedians, political satirists, actors, or media personalities with demonstrated topical-news knowledge, strong improvisational ability, and experience performing or commenting on current events.
Required Achievements:  
National television or comedy credits, Experience in political satire or current-events commentary, Established stand-up, acting, or media career

Recent Guest Discussions

Anthony Atamanuik - The News Of The Week, Including Current Political And International Events.

Recent Topics

Comedy, News, Politics, Satire, Current Events

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Have I Got News For Your Ears
:

Trump's Reflecting Pool Scam!

June 24, 2026

HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman, Jodi Lennon and comedian Anthony Atamanuik discuss the news of the week, including the reflecting pool disaster, the Iranian negotiations and the most important story of the week... all you can eat shrimp! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump is 80! & The War Is Over?

June 17, 2026

Michael Ian Black and HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon, discuss the news of the week, including Trump's birthday party with fighting, Iran gives Trump his real present, the Kennedy Center restored to glory and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BOOM! Israel! Iran! Meet The Press!

June 10, 2026

Michael Ian Black and HIGNFY Producers Jim Biederman and Jodi Lennon, discuss the news of the week, including: explosions in the Iran, explosions in Israel, explosions on Meet The Press! Plus, will California's primary elections be settled in time for the general election? And so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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