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American Fever Dream

Betches Media
From under the desk to in your ears, V. Spehar joins Betches Media in a new podcast dedicated to curing the collective malaise brought on by our chaotic political environment. Every week, Spehar and co-host Sami Sage will tenderly guide you through the biggest moments in politics and pop culture with a healing dose of perspective and humor. Rather than spiral over the latest unprecedented event, the hosts dig for the 2024 political tea you *really* want to hear while offering all the information you need to be an empowered citizen, without the side of despair to keep you up at night. For constant news updates, sign up for the Sup email newsletter at betches.com/newsletters and follow us on Instagram at @betches_news. And follow V on TikTok and Instagram @underthedesknews. Watch American Fever Dream On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebetchesnews
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Episodes

#46 All The Tea From Omarosa’s Book

Sami got her hands on a free copy of Omarosa's book, and she gives Alise all the deets. Starting with her newly released tape of Lara Trump, Sami pulls some of the juiciest pieces of info from 'Unhinged', runs down Omarosa's background and gives her take on whether or not we should believe any of it. Then, they talk John Brenna's revoked security clearance and make an exciting announcement about a new project from The Betches Sup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 16, 201835 min

#45 Omarosa Is Trump's True Apprentice

Bryan and Alise are back in the studio and they are ready to break down the news of the week, starting with Stephen Miller getting roasted by his own uncle on Politico. Bryan talks about the embarrassing turnout at the weekend's Unite The Right Rally, and Alise dives into the Omarosa tapes. Did Trump really say the n-word? Probs yes. Then Bryan gives us an update on the situation in Yemen, where a group of school children were killed in an airstrike last week. Finally, we get an update on West V...

Aug 14, 20181 hr

#44 How The Fu*k Did We Get Here? Pt.2

Sami, Alise and Bryan continue their deep dive into today’s American political climate with part 2 of “How The Fu*k Did We Get Here?”. At 1:45 Alise dissects the culture war which includes the rise of Fox News, Infowars and Breitbart. At 25:00 Bryan rehashes the 2016 election and why Hillary lost, citing Trump out maneuvering her in the media, Bernie Sanders assaulting her character during debates, and the Comey letter. At 41:50 Sami breaks down Russia’s tampering in American politics from the r...

Aug 09, 20181 hr 1 min

#43 How The Fu*k Did We Get Here? Pt.1

Sami, Alise and Bryan are back, just in time for vacation. This week they give you a brief history about how today’s American political climate has become what it is in part 1 of "How The Fu*k Did We Get Here?". At 3:08, Sami breaks down the circulation of dirty money throughout the political system, from the top 1 percent owning 25 percent of all the income in the country, to the NRA’s backing of Republicans. At 17:30 Alise breaks down the courts discussing Citizens United and Mitch McConnell’s...

Aug 07, 201857 min

#42 Bob Mueller Is Totally Conflicted

Sami and Bryan are back breaking down the insanity of the Trump administration starting with The Donald’s incorrect presumption that you need ID to buy groceries. At 5:20, they discuss the fervor over 3D printed plastic guns. At 14:40 they talk about Apple becoming the first trillion dollar company while Facebook shuts down 32 propaganda accounts. Could it be the Russians? At 19:30 they discuss Trump’s latest tweets about Robert Mueller and this “rigged witch hunt”. Does Trump keep forgetting th...

Aug 02, 201835 min

#41 Trump Has His Own Giant Gravitational Force Of Asshole

Sami and Bryan return to break down the most important news of the week starting with Beyonce gracing the cover of ‘Vogue’ despite not giving them an interview AGAIN. At 7:55, they discuss Ruth Bader Ginsburg announcing that she will stay on the Supreme Court for 5 more years. Next they try to make sense of the latest findings in the Trump-Russia investigation. Sami thinks that Mueller has all the evidence he needs to take down Trump, but is waiting for the right moment. At 33:20, they discuss T...

Jul 31, 201854 min

#40 Who's The Biggest A**hole In Congress? Ft. Rock The Vote's Shaneice Simmons

Sami and Alise are back breaking down all the news of the week, starting with an important update about Betsy DeVos' yacht (it is adrift at sea), and what Melania Trump watches on TV (CNN). Then they dive into the the Michael Cohen tape, which basically proves Trump is a mob boss. Finally, they introduce a new segment called "Who's The Biggest A-hole in Congress" where they talk about Reps. Mark Meadows and Jim Jordan, the a-holes behind the latest attempt to impeach Rod Rosenstein. Stick around...

Jul 26, 20181 hr 23 min

#39 Literally Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About The Trump Family Ft. Emily Jane Fox

In today’s very special episode Sami and Alise sit down with “Born Trump” author Emily Jane Fox to talk about all things Trump fam. They do a deep dive into the psychology of the Trump fam, get the inside look at how she wrote the book, which kid she thinks is the smartest, and how dad’s divorce affected the kids. Then they get her take on a rumor about everyone’s favorite piece of Trump gossip: the pee tape. Oh, and what’s the deal with Tiffany? Order “Born Trump” on Amazon or at a book store n...

Jul 24, 201832 min

#38 The Asbestos Episode

We’re being evacuated!!! Sami and Alise bravely break down the news of the week, despite the pipe explosion that is causing their office to evacuate. In this slightly shorter episode, they talk about the fallout from Trump’s Sh*tshow Summit, Sarah Sanders’ v. testy press conference, and Mariia (not a typo) Butina, the Russian spy with links to the NRA. Then they GTFO because asbestos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jul 19, 201830 min

#37 Trump Is A Human Crisis

Bryan and Alise tackle all the crazy news this week, starting with the protests in London and all their hilarious protest signs. Then they discuss the recent indictment of 12 Russians for hacking the DNC, and one Russian woman's ties to the NRA. Next they break down all the drama surrounding Trump's summit with Putin and the Republican response to Trump's statements. Do we think this will lead to actual political action? Probs not. Stick around for one more thing where they talk about a viral ar...

Jul 17, 20181 hr

#36 The Giant Baby Donald Trump Balloon for President Ft. Frankie Shaw

Sami and Alise talk this week's news and events. After, don't miss their interview with Frankie Shaw, creator of SMILF and recent start of Bad Peter. The Sup's ever growing list of taglines keeps getting longer - but you read that here second. Is the Trump presidency the most insanely newsworthy one ever? Sami and Alise take a trip down memory lane - remember when the dumbest thing ever said was Sarah Palin claiming she could see Russia from her house? Or when Cheney shot someone? That was wild....

Jul 12, 20181 hr

#35 Trump's Pick Is A Kava-NO!

Bryan and Alise are back to talk about the rescue of the Thai soccer boys, Scott Pruitt's departure from the EPA, and the new anti-abortion movie starring Tomi Lahren and Milo Yiannobobowhatever. Then they do a deep dive into Trump's second Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, and give their own theories for why Trump nominated him. In one more thing, they talk about Trump's latest pardon of two Oregon ranchers, and what they want to see in a 2020 candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Jul 10, 201857 min

#34 Being A Trump Tweet with Michelle Wolf

Bryan and Alise sit down with White House Correspondents' Dinner star, Michelle Wolf to talk about her new Netflix show, being a Trump tweet, and her time working on Wall Street. Catch 'The Break with Michelle Wolf' Sundays on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 05, 201827 min

#33 The FART Act Is Real Ft. D'Arcy Carden

Bryan and Alise get ready for 4th of July by talking about a radio dj who successfully prank called Trump and the Thai soccer team that is currently trapped in a cave. Next, they break down Trump's top SCOTUS picks, one of whom is apart of a religious cult that calls women "handmaids" (seriously). Next, they talk Michael Cohen's tea-filled GMA interview, and the latest Trump tariff proposal, which is appropriately named the FART Act. Stick around for an interview with The Good Place's D'Arcy Car...

Jul 03, 20181 hr 11 min

#32 No, Seriously. Send Ruth Bader Ginsburg Kale Ft. Shaina Taub

Sami and Alise talk about the latest round of primaries and that status of the children who have been separated from their parents before diving into the latest disaster. Justice Kennedy is leaving the Supreme Court, meaning Trump gets to appoint another Justice. Does this mean we're going full Handmaid's Tale? (Yes.) Will Ivanka save us? (No.) Stick around at the end of the episode for an exclusive interview with feminist musician Shaina Taub, who stopped by the studio to talk about political m...

Jun 28, 20181 hr 20 min

#31 Send Ruth Bader Ginsburg Kale

Bryan and Alise dive into the slightly less depressing news of the week. First, they break down the "looks" at the first ever Trump themed fashion show, and discuss the new baby Trump balloon that might fly over the U.K. during his next scheduled visit. Then they discuss Sarah Sanders getting booted from The Red Hen in VA, and whether or not Dems need to maintain civility in 2018. Finally, they go in on the latest Supreme Court decision, and remind everyone to send Ruth Bader Ginsburg Kale. Lear...

Jun 26, 20181 hr 5 min

#30 You’re Welcome For This Bonus Episode

Everyone’s Gay + The Betches Sup team up for a hilarious bonus episode ahead of their upcoming live show 6/26 at The Public Hotel. Buy tickets at: betches.co/supeglive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 201825 min

#29 WTF Can I Do To Help?

Alise and Sami talk about this week's news and events. They talk about IGTV, Instagram's new longform vertical video platform and ABC's chyron mix-up. After they move on to an extensive discussion of ICE's policy of isolating undocumented immigrant's children and Trump's subsequent EO. Don't miss "One More Thing", where they talk about Kirstjen Nielsen being booed out of a restaurant and Bloomberg's potential 2020 presidential bid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jun 21, 201849 min

#28 Are We Really Spelling Kirsten With A ‘J’?

Bryan and Alise break down the (very depressing) week in news, starting with Trump’s new Space Army, and ending with DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen’s lie-filled press conference on the Trump Administration’s policy of separating kids at the border. Then they move on to the very important issue of Lincoln, the Bachelorette contestant who actually believes the world is flat. We're doing a live show at Public Hotel on June 26th with special guests Laura Benanti and Dylan Marron. Buy tickets at betc...

Jun 19, 201851 min

#27 Bienvenidos a Los Haters y Losers

Happy Birthday to obvious Gemini Donald J. Trump! Sami and Alise talk rumors of Sarah Sanders leaving the White House, then get into the meat of the episode. This week's theme? Jeff Sessions is the worst ever. They discuss potential tent cities for migrant children, Sessions' decision to deny asylum to domestic violence victims, and the Justice Department's latest attempt to mess with Obamacare. Don't miss one more thing where Michael Cohen is getting new lawyers, and Trump claimed parents of Ko...

Jun 14, 201840 min

#26 Kim Loves Trump Like Pete Loves Grande

Join Bryan and Alise as they discuss Ariana and Pete Davidson's engagement. They talk about the G7 summit, and Trump's perpetual inability to get along with anyone - except Kim Jong-Un. Be sure to check out the debut episode of @EveryonesGay and keep an eye out for tickets to the Betches Sup and Everyone's Gay live show podcast, coming on June 26th at the Public Hotel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 201850 min

#25 Everyone's Low-Key Stoned Feat. Michelle Collins

Bryan and Sami talk about this week’s news, starting with what made Bryan cry at his desk. Then they talk about Trump commuting Alice Marie Johnson’s sentence and the effect the Wests have had on Trump’s approval rating. They move on to talk about the recent primaries and who they want to see run in 2020. Lastly, Alise and Bryan talk to Michelle Collins about her new show “Search History” on PeopleTV. Watch now on http://People.com/searchhistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Jun 07, 20181 hr 14 min

#24 Let The Gays Eat Cake Feat. Voices 4

Bryan and Alise kick off Pride Month by talking about everyone's favorite (alleged) criminal, Paul Manafort. This week, they walk you through Manafort's latest legal troubles, as well as Trump's belief that he has the "absolute right" to pardon himself, and what that means for the Mueller investigation. Stay tuned at the end of the episode for an interview with Adam Eli and Vinne Amendolare of Voices4, an LGBTQIA advocacy group that works to amplify the voices of queer people across the globe. L...

Jun 05, 20181 hr 4 min

#23 Kim K. Takes Washington

Alise and Sami talk about this week's news, starting with a suspiciously-worded tweet from the @Flotus account, and the longevity of her new "Be Best" campaign. They move onto the Harvey Weinstein perp-walk and his potential sentence. And Donald Trump's new diet. Finally, they get to the now infamous photo of Kim Kardashian at the White House, where she lobbied Trump to pardon Alice Marie Johnson, earning her the New York Post headline "TRUMP MEETS RUMP." Finally, we have an update on the Rosean...

May 31, 201850 min

#22 Where Are The Children?

Bryan and Alise return from a deserved three day holiday weekend. They discuss the difference between Trump and Obama's Memorial Day Tweets and the breaking news about Roseanne Barrs's firing from ABC. Afterward, they focus in on the 1,475 immigrant children who federal officials have lost track of. They wrap with one more thing, discussing the reception Rudy Giuliani received for his 74th birthday at Yankee Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 29, 201851 min

#21 Morgan Freeman Is Canceled

Sami and Alise discuss whether it's okay to throw water at Tomi Lahren before getting into this week's news. They talk about Trump canceling his date with Kim Jong-un in Singapore and the NFL's bs new policy on kneeling, before updating everyone on SPYGATE, the president's new pet conspiracy theory. They end the episode discussing the recent allegations against Morgan Freeman and a judge's ruling that Trump has to unblock everyone (including Chrissy Teigen) on Twitter. Learn more about your ad c...

May 24, 201849 min

#20 Is Mueller Our Dumbledore?

Bryan and Alise talk this week's news and it's a doozy. The Obamas are getting Bryan through the week while Alise has questions about the latest commemorative coin. Then they discuss the Santa Fe shooting and the media's portrayal after the fact. Stick around for the low down on Rod Rosenstein and the latest with the Mueller investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 20181 hr 4 min

#19 Happy Mueller-versary!

Sami and Alise swap Cynthia Nixon stories before diving into the news of the week. Then they celebrate the one year anniversary of Robert Mueller's "witch hunt" by breaking down all the witches he's caught so far. (Hint: It's a lot). Stick around until the end for discussions of Meghan Markle's shady family, and T.I.'s recent arrest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 17, 20181 hr

#18 There’s No Easy Way To Talk About Israel

Bryan and Alise talk about the NYT piece “Welcome to the Age of the Twink.” They also discuss Melania’s kidneys and how Trump never wished her a Happy Mother’s Day (he ignored her in a statement). The pod is riddled with Bryan and Alise’s anxiety as they try to cover the delicate subject and recent news regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. God knows it’s a sensitive subject. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 15, 201846 min

#17 America: The Reality TV Show

Alise and Sami discuss this week's news and events. They talk about the primaries and then move on to Don Blankenship who took a shot at Mitch McConnell saying his wealth came from his "China family." After they talk about Kim K's action as a social justice warrior, who is working to have Alice Marie Johnson pardoned. On RHONY, Bethenny is doing what the government should be doing and helping Puerto Rico. The Iran deal has ended as Trump claims he will reinstate sanctions. One nuclear crisis end...

May 10, 201845 min
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