3. How Chicago Became Central to the Gun Debate
Apr 2, 2019 22 minJim looks at the rise of the NRA as a lobbying group, visits Chicago to see how the city became a proxy in the gun-control debate and tries to save after-school programs.
Series 6.4
The Jim Jefferies Show
20173 seasons41 ratings
Each week, Jefferies tackles the week’s top stories from behind his desk and travels the globe to far-off locations to provide an eye opening look at hypocrisy around the world. Featuring interviews, international field pieces, and man on the ground investigations, Jim tackles the news of the day with no-bulls**t candor, piercing insight and a uniquely Aussie viewpoint.
Synopsis
Each week, Jefferies tackles the week’s top stories from behind his desk and travels the globe to far-off locations to provide an eye opening look at hypocrisy around the world. Featuring interviews, international field pieces, and man on the ground investigations, Jim tackles the news of the day with no-bulls**t candor, piercing insight and a uniquely Aussie viewpoint.
Episodes
Seasons & episodes
1 season
4. The Extra Hurdles for Trans Athletes
Apr 9, 2019 22 minJim looks at the discriminatory barriers trans athletes face, sits down with a transgender scientist and marathoner, and examines the state of LGBTQ rights in Thailand.
5. Jim Goes on an Anti-Poaching Safari
Apr 16, 2019 22 minJim explains why zoos are a good thing, goes on patrol with an anti-poaching task force and sticks up for an underappreciated member of the animal kingdom.
6. Jim's Guide to Growing Old and Dying
Apr 23, 2019 22 minJim explains why the funeral industry is exploitative and wasteful, seeks happiness by attending his own mock funeral in South Korea, and devises a new model of retirement.
8. Giving Kids in Foster Care a Leg Up
May 7, 2019 22 minJim weighs in on ancestry testing, chats with Ty Burrell about giving opportunities to kids in foster care and examines how kid influencers are vulnerable to exploitation.
12. Jim Gives Socialism an Overhaul
Sep 24, 2019 22 minJim explains why free college for everyone might not be a good idea after all, finds a compromise between socialism and capitalism, and celebrates the Emmy Awards.
Episode 18
18. Why Americans Fear the Wrong Things
Nov 5, 2019 22 minJim 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."
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Cast
Jim Jefferies
Himself - Host
Production
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Release
2017
Seasons
3 seasons
Country
United States of America
Studio
Nugget Productions, Brillstein Entertainment Partners
Spoken languages: English
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