Why Americans Fear the Wrong Things

Jim Jefferies has a new podcast. Search for "I Don't Know About That with Jim Jefferies" and subscribe now.   In this introduction, Jim Jefferies, Forrest Shaw, and Kelly Blackheart explain the theme of the show.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this 2009 Live at Gotham appearance, Jim recounts his harrowing helicopter ride into Baghdad on the way to his standup performance for U.S. troops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Jim's final episode, he discusses the world's first penis transplant, exposes the brutal practice of shark finning and explains why too many choices can be a bad thing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim examines the decline of religion in America, investigates the Japanese trend of appropriating African-American culture and asks panelists to identify racist scenarios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim looks at recent Facebook controversies, enlists Rep. Madeleine Dean to help him run for office, and talks to author Barry Glassner about America's "Culture of Fear." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim breaks down the latest Halloween trends, finds out whether sex trafficking is linked to legal prostitution, and compares American and British chocolate manufacturing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim explains why people love conspiracy theories, looks at why policing is safer in Australia and shares the latest news about how humans have doomed their own planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim unpacks the Trump impeachment inquiry, visits South Africa to learn about traditional medicine techniques and weighs in on how U.S. culture tackles mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim looks at the spate of recent deaths linked to vaping, visits Japan to examine the decline of sex among young people and discusses the disappearing stigma around STDs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim discusses the consequences of "cancel culture," shares how inclusion is changing the toy industry and laments a hairy situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices