Alise and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy sh*t happening in the news, starting with the Pope telling Catholics to give up trolling for Lent. For the Main News, it’s all about the coronavirus. Why is Trump openly contradicting the CDC and claiming everything is fine? They also look into VP Mike Pence’s past to show why he's uniquely unqualified to lead the coronavirus task force and follow up with a fitting #WoebackThursday. For the Election Section, they cover Tuesday’s debate and pre...
Feb 27, 2020•1 hr 8 min
Amanda and Sami are back to talk about all the crazy sh*t happening in the news, starting with the breaking story that Harvey Weinstein has been convicted of rape and sexual assault. What does this victory mean for the MeToo movement? For the Main News, they dive into the shifting narrative around Russian interference in the 2020 election. Who are they helping, how are they doing it, and why? For the Election Section they cover Bernie Sanders huge victory in Nevada and a surprising new national ...
Feb 24, 2020•50 min
Sami, Alise, and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy sh*t happening in the news, starting with the messy Las Vegas debate in which Elizabeth Warren tore out Michael Bloomberg’s spine and used it as a lasso to tie up the other candidates. Will Liz’s two-hour own of nearly every other candidate launch her back into the top tier of candidates? We also cover Buttigieg and Klobuchar’s mutual disdain for each other and what critics think Bernie Sanders should do to address his supporters’ vitri...
Feb 20, 2020•1 hr 17 min
Amanda sits down with author, political commentator, and Daily Beast editor at large Molly Jong-Fast to check on the somewhat sorry state of the Democratic primary. Molly discusses her recent op-ed for the Washington Post titled “Joe Biden did this to himself. And to the rest of us,” in which she makes the case for why Biden might never have been the “electable” candidate so many dreamed of, and might be the spoiler that mangles the race for everyone else. We also check in on the general state o...
Feb 19, 2020•47 min
Amanda and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy sh*t happening in the news, starting with a big court decision out of Australia. The main news is all about Trump’s impeachable offenses… no, not those ones. Trump’s intervention in the Justice Department’s sentencing of his longtime friend and advisor Roger Stone is being referred to as his worst abuse of power yet. If only there were a remedy for such offenses… The Election Section is all about results out of New Hampshire and if the Buttig...
Feb 13, 2020•53 min
Sami and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy sh*t in the news, starting with the Oscars and why “Parasite’s” celebrated win proves we should use ranked-choice ballots to choose our presidential nominees, too. We also dive into impeachment’s aftermath, featuring the Friday Night Massacre in which Trump fired two witnesses who implicated him in abuse of power, including a decorated war hero. In the Election Section, they break down Amy Klobuchar’s surge, Buttigieg’s billionaire problem (is...
Feb 10, 2020•56 min
Amanda, Bryan, and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Nancy Pelosi ripping up Trump’s State of the Union Address. Next, they talk about the surprise ending to impeachment and how senators' votes, particularly Mitt Romney's could impact them politically. Which senator actually displayed the most courage? They also discuss Trump's batty address to the nation and fact check some of his most offensive claims. For the election section, they discuss th...
Feb 06, 2020•1 hr
Alise and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with a story about Demi Lovato’s post-Super Bowl shoutout to the Sup and Trump mistakenly thinking the Kansas City Chiefs play in Kansas. Next, they discuss Taylor Swift’s new Netflix documentary and why Alise is now a stan. For the main news, they talk about this week’s three-part finale of Impeachment. For the Election Section they preview Monday's Iowa Caucuses and predict how the candidates will fair. ...
Feb 03, 2020•58 min
Alise and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy sh*t that’s happening in the news. For what’s getting them through the week, Bryan shares the significance of Lil Nas X’s Grammy showing and Alise covers some very democratic sheet cakes. For the Main News, we look at (maybe?) the final days of the Senate impeachment trial. Are Trump’s lawyers actually arguing he’s allowed to corrupt his own election? They also get real about the chances we’ll actually hear from witnesses in the trial and why ...
Jan 30, 2020•1 hr 23 min
Sami and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo unraveling before our very eyes. Next, they discuss the tragic news of NBA star Kobe Bryant’s sudden passing. For the main news, they talk about John Bolton’s claims that Trump told him he wanted to continue holding military aid to Ukraine until the country helped with investigations into Democrats, specifically mentioning Joe Biden. In this week’s Election Section they c...
Jan 27, 2020•56 min
Sami and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Bernie Sanders’s unpopular opinion on birthdays. Next, they talk about Jeff Bezos’s iPhone getting hacked. For the main news, they update us on the Senate impeachment trial and explain what’s next in the proceedings. In this week’s Woeback Thursday, they respond to a recording from 1999 of Trump slamming his now-lawyer, Kenneth Starr. For one more thing, they talk about the alarming coronavirus that’s s...
Jan 23, 2020•1 hr 20 min
In this episode, Amanda chats with Heidi Sieck, the founder of #VOTEPROCHOICE, an organization that empowers voters to select public officials who will actually support safe abortion access. Sieck explains just how many elected officials are involved in securing -- or denying -- your right to reproductive freedom, from your mayor to your sheriff, local coroner and even the state agricultural commissioner. Sieck also shares the path through which abortion could become illegal in the U.S., and how...
Jan 20, 2020•37 min
Alise, Amanda, and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy sh*t happening in the news. They start by discussing how extra the process is for delivering the articles of impeachment to the Senate. Then they dive into an explosive interview with Lev Parnas, an associate of Giuliani’s who went on Maddow and threw Trump, Pence, Barr, Nunes and more all the way under the damn bus. Why were Trump allies discussing the whereabouts of Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch? In today's election section, they add...
Jan 16, 2020•1 hr 21 min
Bryan and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Sarah Huckabee Sanders putting her foot in her mouth with an embarrassing quote about congressional war powers. Next, they discuss the Queen’s public statement about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s decision to move to North America. For the main news, they talk about Iran admitting to shooting down a commercial plane, and the ensuing public response. This week’s Election Section features the latest c...
Jan 13, 2020•45 min
Amanda and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry quitting the royal family. Next, they talk about Elizabeth Warren pretending Meghan McCain doesn’t exist on The View. For the main news, they discuss Iran striking back at America in Iraq. They also talk about a tense congressional military briefing and what’s next in this conflict. For one more thing, they cover the latest developments in impeachment proceedings. Is a S...
Jan 09, 2020•49 min
Sami and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with newly released emails that show Donald Trump ordered the hold on military aid to Ukraine. Next, they talk about a report that claims Trump’s loans from Deutsche Bank were backed by Russia. For the main news, they give details about the events leading up to the killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani. Did Trump’s decision just put us on the brink of war with Iran? For one more thing, they talk about t...
Jan 07, 2020•47 min
Amanda and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with the pope slapping a woman on the hand. Next, they talk about some encouraging new state laws that came into effect in 2020. For the main news, they give us an update on impeachment proceedings (or the lack thereof) and discuss Rudy Giuliani’s picture of what a trial might look like. They also talk about a shooting in Texas last week and a machete attack in New York. In today’s election section they di...
Jan 02, 2020•57 min
For a special holiday bonus episode, Alise, Sami, Bryan, and Amanda take you through the sordid and shocking history of mind-altering substances in the White House. From George Washington’s $15,000 bar tab and Andrew Johnson’s blackout inauguration, to Nixon’s drunken attempt to nuke North Korea, JFK’s miracle “shots” laced with speed and Obama’s stoner humor. They also discuss how temperance movements and drug policy intersected with the presidents’ own relationships with substances to highligh...
Dec 30, 2019•1 hr 23 min
Sami is joined by Sallie Krawcheck, the iconic money expert and CEO many times over, for a frank conversation about putting more money in women’s pockets. The Ellevest founder shares anecdotes from her early days in the Wall Street boys club and the surprising ways sexism manifested then versus now. She explains why so many women and people of color get stuck in the management pipeline and what to do if you work for a “Todd” -- a manager who seems like a nice guy but only promotes people just li...
Dec 26, 2019•1 hr 3 min
Sami is joined by the one and only Katie Couric, journalist, author, television host and founder of Katie Couric Media. Couric shares her news diet, her thoughts on Fox News, and how she exposes herself to different perspectives in our polarized political environment. She also considers what's different about this "toxic" landscape compared to her decades covering political news. Finally, she explains why she thinks Trump’s assault on journalism is “disgusting” and offers advice to about how we ...
Dec 23, 2019•50 min
Sami, Alise, Bryan and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, namely that the president has been impeached. They discuss Nancy Pelosi’s brilliant approach to a somber day and play some highlights from the six-hour impeachment debate. They also consider why House Democrats might delay handing articles of impeachment over to the Senate until Mitch McConnell does literally anything that suggests it’ll be a fair trial. They take you through a disorienting #WoebackThu...
Dec 19, 2019•1 hr 11 min
Bryan and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with a New York Times Op-Ed about “democracy grief” and the demoralizing fear and depression caused by the Trump presidency. Next, they talk about new polling data that shows voters are getting younger and more diverse. For the main news, they discuss the upcoming Senate impeachment trial, and the announcements from Republican Senators that they have no intention to remain impartial. Plus, they tell us abo...
Dec 16, 2019•41 min
Sami and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Ivanka Trump and Christopher Steele’s “personal” relationship. Next, they talk about a new report claiming that Trump called for the evacuation of Seoul at the height of North Korea tensions. For the main news, they talk about a new executive order to include discrimination against Jews as a violation of law in certain cases. Plus, they discuss Harvey Weinstein reaching a tentative deal in his civil pr...
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr 1 min
Bryan and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Trump’s bizarre Friday night interview about toilets and lightbulbs. For the main news, they talk about the latest impeachment updates, including arguments as to whether or not President Trump committed impeachable offenses. Plus, they discuss Ted Cruz’s pathetic attempt to spread misinformation about what went on in Ukraine. For One More Thing, they shared details about the latest “most restrictive ab...
Dec 09, 2019•48 min
Amanda and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with the House Judiciary Committee’s first hearing in the next phase of the impeachment inquiry. Next, they discuss the absurd Peloton holiday ad that’s getting roasted online. For the main news, they talk about Trump fleeing the NATO meetings in London because he got his feelings hurt by world leaders. Plus, they discuss Melania crying foul over a comment about Barron at the latest impeachment proceedings...
Dec 05, 2019•1 hr 35 min
Sami and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with a new government report debunking one of Trump’s conspiracy theories about Obama. Next, they discuss Gabrielle Union’s mistreatment by NBC during her time on “America’s Got Talent.” For the main news, they discuss the next phase of impeachment hearings and why the Trump admin is refusing to participate. Could he be impeached by Christmas? In this week’s Election Section they talk about the upcoming Iowa...
Dec 02, 2019•53 min
On today’s special Thanksgiving episode, Amanda talks to Jen Winston, creator of the popular feminist Instagram account @jenerous, formerly @girlpowersupply. Winston is a creative strategist who began documenting “unlearning” her own privilege as a white woman after the 2016 election. They discuss cancel culture, how to handle a callout, and how to know when your opinion is just not needed. Finally, Amanda and Jen suggest how to talk to conservative family members about politics without causing ...
Nov 28, 2019•34 min
Bryan and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Devin Nunes getting called out for a secret meeting with a former Ukrainian prosecutor. Plus, they discuss the Queen’s decision to cancel Prince Andrew’s birthday party. For the main news they tell us what’s next with impeachment, share details of Fiona Hill’s inspiring testimony, and discuss Trump feuding with the military. In this week’s Election Section they talk about Mike Bloomberg officially ann...
Nov 25, 2019•43 min
Sami and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Gordon Sondland’s damning testimony at the latest impeachment hearings. Plus, they walk us through the timeline leading up to Trump’s quid pro quo and tell us how Mike Pence is involved. Next, they recap a boring night of debates and grade each of the candidates on their performance, including a conversation about Tulsi Gabbard’s questionable inclusion and Joe Biden’s latest gaffe. Finally, they close o...
Nov 21, 2019•57 min
Sami and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with new GOP It Girl Republican Elise Stefanik puppeteering for the president at last week’s impeachment hearings. For the main news, they cover Trump’s mysterious trip to the hospital and former ambassador Marie Yovanovitch’s marathon testimony. Plus, they tell us what went down behind closed doors at a hearing with state department aid David Holmes an update us on Roger Stone’s conviction. Then, for this ...
Nov 18, 2019•1 hr 17 min
