Sami and Bryan return to keep you company on Valentine’s Day. They start by talking about AOC exposing the lobbyist practice of paying homeless people to be placeholders on committee lines. At 5:00 they talk about the agreement to avoid a second government shutdown. At 10:40 they talk about Ryan Adams being toppled by the “Me Too” movement. At 20:25 they talk about the Ilhan Omar controversy and whether or not her comments were anti-semitic. At 28:45 they give an update on what new lies have cau...
Feb 14, 2019•35 min
Bryan and Alise are back to talk all things Grammys, including the return of Joy Villa and her MAGA fashions, and the low-key political nature of the event. Then Bryan tells us the tale of a Fox News host who refuses to wash his hands (ew), and Alise gives us another update from her home state of Virginia. For the main news, Bryan and Alise discuss a measles outbreak in Washington state brought on by parents not vaccinating their children. Finally, and update on government shutdown round two and...
Feb 11, 2019•45 min
Sami and Bryan bring you a very special Sup/Everyone’s Gay crossover bonus episode. They start by talking about the lack of laws protecting the LGBTQ community from being fired from their job for their sexual preference. At 11:45 they talk about Trump’s vow to end AIDS and HIV by 2030. At 20:10 they talk about Mike Pompeo’s terrible record against the LGBT community. At 25:00 they talk about the current blood ban against LGBT people that want to donate blood. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Feb 10, 2019•34 min
Sami and Alise break down all the news of the week, starting with Adam Schiff's investigation into Donald Trump's finances. Then Alise updates us on the chaos in Virginia (her home state) where all three of the top Democrats have been embroiled in scandal. Next they share their thoughts on President Trump's second State of the Union, breaking down their favorite moments, all the policies he proposed, and fact checking some of his claims on unemployment, immigration, and international relations. ...
Feb 07, 2019•47 min
Sami and Bryan are shaking off their Super Bowl hangover to bring you all the crazy shit happening in Trump’s America. They start by talking about the report that Trump doesn’t do a whole lot of governing because of all of his “Executive Time”. At 7:00 they talk about the delayed State of the Union. At 10:00 they talk about Gov. Ralph Northam and his fumbling attempt to moonwalk around whether or not he did blackface in medical school. At 19:10 they talk about the US pulling out of the INF treat...
Feb 04, 2019•29 min
Alise is back from her trip to Cuba and sits down with Bryan to talk about the situation on the island, and how it differs from American perceptions. She talks about some of the cool independently owned businesses she visited (Dador and Clandestina) as well as ways both U.S. policy and Cuban government policy have affected people's ability to earn a living. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 03, 2019•27 min
Alise and Bryan are braving the polar vortex to bring you the week in news, starting with an update on Kentucky clerk Kim Davis who may have to pay upwards of $200,000 to the same sex couples she refused marriage licenses. Next, Alise talks about Ariana Grande's tattoo debacle, and we hear from Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (sorry) on why Election Day shouldn't be a national holiday. Then they talk about dumb reactions from politicians about the polar vortex, and end with an update from...
Jan 31, 2019•32 min
Bryan and Alise are back talking about all the news since Thursday, which has actually been a lot. First, Alise discusses her opinions on last night's RENT Live, while Bryan gives us an update on the trials of Paul Manafort. Then they talk about the arrest of longtime Trump BFF Roger Stone and what that means for the Russia investigation. Next they talk about the three week pause to the government shutdown, and predict where they think things will go from here. Finally, they talk about the revel...
Jan 28, 2019•38 min
Sami and Alise are back to break down a truly insane week in news. First, Alise gives us some highlights from her trip to Cuba and Sami tells us about a strange series of books from the 1800s that low-key predicted Trump's rise. Then they get into the news of the week, starting with Senator Kamala Harris' announcement that she'll be running in 2020, and the latest on the government shutdown which is into its 34th day. Next they talk about the cancelled State of the Union, and a Buzzfeed report w...
Jan 24, 2019•41 min
In the spirit of activism on this very special MLK day episode, Bryan is joined by Wyatt Harms of the Voices 4 organization and Lyosha Gorshkov, Co-President of RUSA LGBT. They begin by talking about the oppression and torture of queer people in Chechnya. At 7:55 they discuss why the UN hasn’t investigated the violence against the LGBTQ community in Russia. At 18:00 they talk about all the great work that Voices 4 is doing in countries where the LGBTQ community is being oppressed. At 20:00 Lyosh...
Jan 21, 2019•38 min
Day 27 of the shutdown isn’t stopping Bryan and special guest host Irene Fagan Merrow from updating you on everything happening in Trump’s America. They start by talking about Cardi B taking to Instagram to differentiate Obama’s shutdown from Trump’s shutdown. At 8:00 they talk about Rudy Giuliani’s return to television to backpedal on whether or not there was collusion between Trump and Russia. At 11:45 they talk about Trump calling the NYT to argue that Russia did not interfere in the American...
Jan 17, 2019•29 min
The government may still be shut down but that’s not slowing Sami and Bryan down from bringing you the news. They start by talking about the developments in the case of Alex Jones V the families of Sandy Hook victims. At 12:00 they talk about the newest round of allegations further tying Trump to Russia. At 18:15 they talk about the report that Trump met with Putin and kept absolutely no written record of the meetings. At 25:00 they talk about Steve King’s recent comments defending white nationa...
Jan 14, 2019•31 min
Sami and Alise are back on day 20 of the government shut down to talk about where we are in negotiations (nowhere) and Trump's first Oval Office address, as well as the response from Chuck and Nancy. They also talk about new investigations into R. Kelly and the revelation that Paul Manafort was sharing polling data with a Russian oligarch. We also announce our new campaign to build a moat at the souther border, which you can find at betches.co/moat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...
Jan 10, 2019•40 min
Happy third week of the government shutdown! Today Bryan and Alise talk about the conservative obsession with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rashida Tlaib's f-bomb, and the Governor of Tennessee granting Clemency to Cyntoia Brown. Next, they update us on the government shutdown and what it could mean if Trump declares a national emergency. They also talk about John Bolton's reversal of Trump's Syria policy, and wish Ruth Bader Ginsburg well on her first ever sick day from work. Learn more about your ...
Jan 07, 2019•35 min
Happy New Year! Bryan and Alise are back with all the news on day 13 of the government shutdown. First they talk about a Game of Thrones meme Donald Trump had printed out at his last cabinet meeting, and Elizabeth Warren's announcement that she's opening an exploratory committee to run for president. Then they move onto new allegations of sexual harassment in the Bernie Sanders campaign, the swearing in of the new Democratic House, and updates on the status of the shutdown. Finally for One More ...
Jan 03, 2019•43 min
Sami and Alise are here to help you ring in the new year. They’re joined by journalist and author Sara Kendzior. They start by talking about the republicans' wet dream scenario in which a Constitutional Convention is called where they can rewrite the constitution. At 13:00 they talk about why the possibility of the convention isn’t being reported in the news. At 20:10 they talk about the potential of Trump refusing to concede after a loss in 2020. At 32:00 Sara gives insight into the alarming st...
Dec 31, 2018•39 min
Sami and Bryan are here to ring in the new year by remembering the past one. They start by reviewing “Vice” the new movie about Dick Cheney’s power grab during the George W. Bush administration. They both found the movie fascinating and revealing. At 13:00 they talk about the chilling prospect of Trump being re-elected in 2020 and who the dems might be able to run against him. They also talk about the Seth Abramson thread revealing the extent of corruption in the 2016 election. At 33:30 they giv...
Dec 29, 2018•41 min
Sami and Bryan are back. They start by talking about Trump’s crazy Christmas which included an announcement on pulling troops out of Syria, James Mattis’ resignation and ruining Santa Claus for a 7 year old. At 10:30 they talk about Michael Cohen being caught having been in Prague during the 2016 campaign despite swearing to the contrary under oath. At 13:15 they give you an update on the current government shutdown and what the gov could be spending money on instead of a wall at the border. At ...
Dec 27, 2018•37 min
Alise and Bryan are….home for the holidays. Luckily they pre-taped this amazing interview with comedy writer and author of “Please Don’t Grab My P#$$Y”, Julia Young. Julia wrote her children’s book to educate the President himself on things that he is allowed to grab that aren’t women’s vaginas. At 12:00 Julia admits that her dream would be for Stormy Daniels to voice the audio version of her book. At 20:25 Julia explains the awkward moment she had telling her mother the title of her book. Learn...
Dec 24, 2018•27 min
Sami and Bryan are back. They start by talking about the idiotic plan to build a wall at the US-Mexico border. At 7:00 they talk about the Manhattan Supreme Court forcing the Trump foundation to dissolve. At 9:40 they talk about Michael Flynn’s sentencing being postponed until at least March 2019 after the judge ripped him a new one. At 16:40 they talk about Trump declaring “victory” against ISIS in the Middle East. At 22:40 they talk about the emergence of Trump’s signed letter of intent for Tr...
Dec 20, 2018•31 min
Bryan and Alise break down the news of the week, starting with Trump's no call/no show from work on Wednesday, and the very disturbing revelation that Stephen Miller is rocking spray on hair now. Is there no one in his life who could stop him form doing this? Next they talk about some staffing changes at the White House where Ryan Zinke is out as Interior Secretary and Mick Mulvaney is in as chief of staff. Then they move on to Trump's mounting legal problems, including a new report from the Sen...
Dec 17, 2018•36 min
Sami and Alise are back. They start by talking about the Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, Trump slugfest over…”The Wall”. At 9:45 they talk about President Trump cancelling the White House Christmas party. At 11:00 they talk about Michael Cohen’s 3 year sentencing for the Trump hush money scandal. At 19:30 they give a Brexit update breaking down the chaos and eccentricities of the proceedings of the British Parliament. At 25:50 they talk about the reemergence of Russian operative, Maria Butina. Lear...
Dec 13, 2018•30 min
Bryan and Alise dive into this week in news, starting with the wedding of Isha Ambani, which featured a casual $2 million performance by Beyoncé. Then they talk about a surprisingly good ruling that shows there's still hope for the Supreme Court. Next, they talk about court documents filed in the cases against Michael Cohen and Paul Manafort, that reveal more details about the connection between Trump's campaign and Russia. They also discuss the drama surrounding Trump's next choice for chief of...
Dec 10, 2018•34 min
On today's very special bonus episode, Bryan and Alise chat with comedian and activist Joanna Hausmann about the ongoing economic situation in Venezuela, and her family's personal experience with the dictatorship there. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 09, 2018•26 min
Sami and Bryan are back. They start off talking about Rudy Giuliani’s social media ineptitude on full display after tweeting out a bad hyperlink. At 8:00 they talk about Robert Mueller dropping Michael Flynn’s sentencing document recommending no prison time. At 11:30 they talk about Gina Haspel testifying in front of Congress that the CIA believes the Crown Prince MBS is directly responsible for Khashoggi’s killing. At 19:00 they talk about the market going a little whack after Trump called hims...
Dec 06, 2018•33 min
Sami and Alise break down all the news of the week, starting with Trump's "very legal & very cool" Tweet and the saga of John Allen Chau, a christian missionary who was killed trying to convert a remote tribe in India. Then they talk about the life and legacy of President George H.W. Bush, and the internet's tendency to dunk on dead Republicans. Next they discuss the protests in Paris over rising gas prices, a shady power grab by the Wisconsin GOP, and the sexual misconduct adventures of Jef...
Dec 03, 2018•37 min
On today's bonus episode, Alise and Bryan chat with Citizens' Climate Lobby Communications Coordinator Flannery Winchester about CCL's mission, the recent White House climate report findings, and a new bipartisan bill called the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act that will help reduce carbon emissions *and* might put a little money back into your pocket. You can find more info about Citizens' Climate Lobby at citizensclimatelobby.org or @citizensclimate on Instagram and Twitter. Learn mor...
Dec 02, 2018•17 min
Bryan and Alise are back to chat about a new bill out of the Senate that goes against the White House's claims about the Khashoggi killing. Then they talk about Paul Manafort's broken plea deal and the possibility of him getting a pardon. Next they talk about Manafort's indictment twin, Michael Cohen, and how he may be the key to Mueller's entire investigation. Finally they talk about the G20 and how Trump cancelled his meeting with Vladimir Putin over Ukraine (but really it's because the Michae...
Nov 29, 2018•40 min
Bryan and Alise are back from their Thanksgiving festivities to break down all the news, starting with a crazy video of someone singing a Trump-ified version of "Stand By Me" and a new climate report that is absolutely terrifying. Then they break down the situation at the border where Border Patrol agents tear gassed a crowd of migrants including women and children. Finally, they talk about a new UN report that says the home is the most dangerous place for women. Thanks To our sponsor! Go to Tom...
Nov 26, 2018•32 min
Bryan and Alise are back with the news of the week, starting with the debut of a new Trump nickname, and a new meme regarding Alexandria Ocaso-Cortez's work attire. Then the break down the president's trip to California and his assertion that we could stop wild fires with "raking" the forest floor. They also provide a updates on some outstanding midterm races, and the White House Correspondents' Dinner's latest announcement. Thanks to our sponsors! Living Proof- Make the switch to LivingProof TO...
Nov 19, 2018•40 min
