Richard Marx on Rockstar Life, Groupies & Trying Not to Be a Douchebag

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Richard Marx is a Grammy-winning singer, songwriter, and producer. His upcoming album After Hours releases January 16, 2026. His podcast, Stories To Tell, can be found on all major podcast platforms. Follow Richard Marx on Instagram @therichardmarx and X @richardmarx

IN THE NEWS: A parents’ rights group issues a scathing warning accusing America’s top teachers unions of prioritizing political indoctrination over education. Kamala Harris brags about “playing 3D chess” during her presidential battle with Trump, and Stephen Colbert admits late-night TV is designed to tell viewers how to think.

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VIDEOS

From a 2021 Interview:
– Interviewer: Do you have any plans to visit the border?
– Kamala Harris: We’ve been to the border.
– Interviewer: You haven’t been to the border
– Kamala Harris: And I haven’t been to Europe. I don’t understand the point you’re making. pic.twitter.com/fICQRc1QsN

— The Rabbit Hole (@TheRabbitHole) October 30, 2024

Kamala says she was playing “3 -dimensional chess” during the campaign against Trump

“I understood the game that was being played, & I made a decision that I wasn’t gonna get played.”

pic.twitter.com/b19nTvqbz8

— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) November 11, 2025

NEW: Stephen Colbert Says the Role of Late Night TV is to Tell You How to Think About the News

“We’re like your friend who … paid attention to the news more than you did … and then we curate that back to you at the end of the day. But it’s really more about how we feel… pic.twitter.com/w2PNiOL7Gz

— Chief Nerd (@TheChiefNerd) November 7, 2025