Today on the Sup podcast, Kaitlin and Alise recap another night of protests in America, in which police brutalized people at a protest against police brutality. Kaitlin explains how this period of civil unrest compares to previous social movements and how the presence of white allies has historically impacted outcomes. The hosts talk frankly about the egregious omissions in the American education system that erase black history and conceal white complicity. Finally, they grapple with the questio...
Jun 03, 2020•46 min
On this episode of the Sup, Amanda and Alise start the show with a conversation about how the president chose to address this crisis yesterday, including a conference call where he told state leaders to do whatever it takes to “dominate” protesters. They discuss Trump’s first public statement where he spewed nonsense on the need for “law and order” and threatened to send in the US military to violently disperse “mobs” across the country. Next, they react to his photo op at a DC church and how, s...
Jun 02, 2020•35 min
On today’s episode of the Sup podcast, Sami, Amanda, and Bryan reflect on a painful weekend in America, and take some time to consider our role as allies and how we can use this platform. Amanda shares her experiences in an NYC protest, how it differed from the violence played across our screens, and how tensions actually escalate on the ground. They also react to people admonishing the “rioters” and “looters” and explain why we need to make space for anger…. just like we have for any social mov...
Jun 01, 2020•42 min
On today’s Sup pod, Amanda interviews Senator Tammy Duckworth about her efforts to address loopholes in the CARES Act, namely those that prevented families with newborns from accessing economic relief because the government didn’t know they existed yet. Duckworth, who became the first senator to give birth in office and is experiencing the pandemic with two small children, explains how her perspective improves policy made in a chamber of largely old, white men. Finally, they discuss the presiden...
May 29, 2020•17 min
On today’s episode of the Sup Coronacast, Sami and Alise start things off with an update on an intense night of demonstrations against the death of George Floyd that left Minneapolis in flames. Next, they discuss the president as he prepares to sign an executive order allowing for harsher consequences for social media companies who remove extreme and misleading content like his. Then they talk about Mark Zuckerberg’s media tour in reaction to the movement insisting that social networks shouldn’t...
May 28, 2020•32 min
On today’s Sup podcast, Amanda and Kailtin are back to talk about two deeply upsetting incidents of racial tension in America. First, they discuss Amy Cooper, the NYC woman who called the police on a bird watching black man knowing it could cost him his life. Is the “Karen” who asks to speak to the manager the same Karen who incites violence against black people? Then, they discuss the murder of George Floyd at police hands on the very same day, and the disparate police responses to white people...
May 27, 2020•37 min
On this episode of the Sup Coronacast, Alise and Bryan return from the long weekend to talk about Trump spending his time insulting women on Twitter, peddling vile conspiracy theories, raising the specter of mass voter fraud to delegitimize mail in voting, and golfing yet again. They discuss the baseless accusations against Joe Scarborough and explain why this latest conspiracy theory is so alarming. Next, they discuss Trump raising a stink about mail in voting and describe how the GOP is active...
May 26, 2020•40 min
On this Sup Coronacast, Sami and Amanda begin with new analysis showing that the U.S. could have prevented roughly 36,000 deaths from COVID-19 if broad social distancing measures had been put in place just one week earlier. Next, they discuss Trump’s visit to a Ford plant in Michigan where he announced that he “tested positively toward negative” for coronavirus. Plus, they talk about the two male CEOs that are in competition over whose employees can work more comfortably. Finally, they talk abou...
May 22, 2020•30 min
On today’s episode, Sami is joined by Stephanie Ruhle, MSNBC Anchor and NBC News Senior Business Correspondent. Ruhle has championed small businesses throughout the coronavirus pandemic, reporting on flaws in federal economic relief that allow some businesses to exploit the system and leave mom and pop shops suffering. Ruhle explains how the small business loan program fell short and why some criticisms might be misguided. They also discuss how a divided political and media landscape puts Americ...
May 21, 2020•54 min
On this episode of the Sup Coronacast, Alise and Kaitlin start the show with the latest news on COVID-19, including states facing scrutiny for how they’re reporting coronavirus infections, and churches showing they’re eager to resume services, whether or not it’s actually safe to do so. Next, they discuss Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell offering testimony before the Senate Banking Committee yesterday. Finally, they talk about new data that shows young wor...
May 20, 2020•37 min
Today on the Sup podcast, Sami and Alise are back and react to President Trump’s claim that he has been taking a daily dose of hydroxychloroquine, the anti-malarial drug that has been used with mixed results to treat -- not prevent -- COVID-19. Is he really taking it, or just lying to justify his endless praise of an unproven medical treatment? Then they cover some encouraging news about a vaccine trial and next steps. Finally, they follow up on the sudden ouster of a state department watchdog a...
May 19, 2020•33 min
Today on the Sup pod, Bryan and Amanda are back with the top stories from the weekend. First, they cover Trump firing the State Department Inspector General -- his third such ouster of his impeachment revenge tour. They discuss how the latest watchdog was fired after investigating claims that Secretary of State Mike Pompeo inappropriately had staff run personal errands, including using his Diplomatic Security agents to pick up takeout. Finally we check on the rest of the Trump clan who are doing...
May 18, 2020•25 min
On today’s Sup podcast, Amanda and Kaitlin run through the states re-opening this weekend and long-awaited CDC guidelines on how they should actually do it. Then, we take a deep dive into the fake “Obamagate” scandal. What is this dangerous conspiracy theory, where did it come from, and what is its purpose? How do we decide how to react to Trump’s insane claims when they are designed to provoke us? Finally, Kaitlin offers advice on managing your mental load when there’s too much bad news to proc...
May 15, 2020•29 min
On today’s episode, Bryan and Alise discuss the Wisconsin Supreme Court’s decision to halt the state’s stay at home order, causing residents to flood the bars without masks. Then they discuss the House’s plan to send additional stimulus payments and why Mitch McConnell thinks 30 million unemployed Americans should just stick it out. Then it’s whistleblower time (#TBT) and our hosts run through today’s testimony from a doctor who says he was ousted after raising alarms about unvetted treatments, ...
May 14, 2020•27 min
On this Daily Coronacast, Sami is joined by forensic psychologist Dr. Bandy X Lee of the World Mental Health Coalition and Yale University to talk about Donald Trump’s mental state. They start things off talking about why conversations about the president’s mental health are missing from mainstream media. Next, they discuss the president’s behavior and why it’s so hard to officially diagnose someone without direct contact, despite the overwhelming public information. Plus, they talk about mishan...
May 13, 2020•43 min
On this episode of the Daily Coronacast, our hosts start with a conversation about the nation’s top health experts testifying before the Senate Health Committee on how to safely re-open the nation’s economy. Next, they talk about Trump storming out of yesterday’s press conference after two female reporters challenged him with a simple question about coronavirus testing. Then they discuss three Supreme Court cases being heard over the phone today that could all have big implications for how we in...
May 12, 2020•37 min
On today’s Sup Daily Coronacast, our hosts are back and inspired after watching the Michelle Obama documentary “Becoming” over the weekend, and share the moments that made them nostalgic for better times. Then, they run through alarming outbreaks in countries where coronavirus seems under control, including a South Korean cluster that started at a night club. They also cover a coronavirus outbreak at the White House that has forced Dr. Fauci and others to self quarantine. Finally, they decode th...
May 11, 2020•22 min
On this Daily Coronacast, Alise is joined by friend and comedian Bryan Yang to share what it’s really like to spend weeks in the hospital with a severe case of COVID-19. They start with a conversation about how he might have gotten sick, when things took a turn for the worse, and what it took to get admitted to the hospital. He describes the day-to-day experience for people who have been hospitalized with the virus separated from their loved ones, including how he maintained his sanity in isolat...
May 08, 2020•26 min
Today on the Sup Daily Coronacast, our hosts begin the show with new details of the president’s refusal to wear a mask and the lack of proper mask protocol around the White House. Then they talk about Jared Kushner potentially being named the coronavirus vaccine czar and what that would mean for the recovery effort. Next, they explain why the country is in a state of rage and mourning over the murder of 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery. Finally, they close the show with a conversation about racial inju...
May 07, 2020•28 min
On this episode of the Daily Coronacast, our hosts start with a conversation about Trump disbanding his coronavirus task force just as the death total surpasses 70,000 people. Next, they talk about why federal and state governments are eager to move on from coronavirus as mounting evidence shows this disease is killing primarily people of color. They discuss the ways in which this disproportionate impact on people of color is often swept under the rug, and how institutional racism accounts for m...
May 06, 2020•33 min
On today’s Daily Coronacast, our hosts start with updated COVID numbers and headline news that the White House’s model has changed its projections to reflect “premature relaxation of social distancing” in many states. This leads to a conversation about states like New York and California outlining possible plans for reopening in the not-too-distant future. Are we even ready to be talking about reopening yet? Next, they talk about a White House memo restricting coronavirus task force members from...
May 05, 2020•32 min
On today’s Sup Coronacast, our hosts welcome the week with some rage over how many people ignored social distancing protocols over the weekend. Why do viral images show large (and mostly white) groups of people congregating in parks without consequence while police violently enforce social distancing in communities of color? They also cover Mitch McConnell forcing the elderly Senate into session with no plans to vote on coronavirus relief. Finally, they walk through GOP demands to let companies ...
May 04, 2020•27 min
On this Friday edition of the Sup podcast, our hosts take a break from all the COVID news to talk about the allegations of sexual assault leveled at presidential nominee Joe Biden. They share some background on the accusations and Biden's statement, in which he denies the allegations but urges a thorough review. They also discuss the fallout and numerous difficult questions posed by the allegation, which was made plausible by Biden's issues with women in the past. Can we hold Biden accountable w...
May 04, 2020•44 min
On this episode of the Sup Daily Coronacast, our hosts tell us about their IG Live last night, viral TikTok videos, and making the front page of Reddit. Then they share the updated COVID death toll, and discuss the White House’s decision to allow federal social distancing guidelines to expire. Next, they talk about states that are already reopening establishments, including Governor Brian Kemp’s dangerous decisions in Georgia. They break down Jared Kushner’s baffling claim that the administratio...
Apr 30, 2020•31 min
On this Daily Coronacast, Sami is joined by Sarah Kendzior, writer, scholar, and co-host of the podcast Gaslit Nation, to talk about her new book Hiding in Plain Sight. They start with background on the network of people who have been supporting Donald Trump’s pursuit of the White House for decades, and discuss the failures of the Mueller investigation. They talk about the ways in which this administration and the people involved operate like organized crime, and give context for involvement wit...
Apr 29, 2020•44 min
On today’s Daily Coronacast, our hosts start by talking about experiencing a birthday and postponing a wedding during a pandemic. Then they discuss research into why America’s overall death rate increased dramatically in March and April, well beyond the increases from known COVID deaths. Next, they discuss New York’s controversial decision to cancel the presidential primary and what that could mean for the election going forward. They also talk about Attorney General William Barr getting involve...
Apr 28, 2020•42 min
On this edition of the Daily Coronacast, our hosts discuss the first wave of states relaxing their social distancing guidelines, and talk about Andrew Cuomo’s outline for how New York state could start to re-open. Plus, our hosts tell us whether or not they’d go back into public right away and what they’d do first. Next, they discuss Trump’s latest excuse for why he told Americans they should consider injecting themselves with disinfectant. Then they try to make sense of all the rumors coming ou...
Apr 27, 2020•30 min
On this episode of the Sup Daily Coronacast, Sami is joined by writer and Daily Beast editor at large Molly Jong-Fast to talk about the handing of the pandemic in New York and across the country. They start with a reaction to Trump’s mind boggling inquiry into the injection of light and disinfectant to stop coronavirus. Did he really just imply that bleach is the answer to curing COVID-19? Next, they discuss Trump’s latest immigration bans, his misguided travel bans through the years, and whethe...
Apr 24, 2020•37 min
On this episode of the Daily Coronacast, our hosts start with a conversation about cats getting coronavirus and the terror that instills in cat lovers everywhere. Then they discuss new evidence that, once again, suggests the virus was spreading in the U.S. even earlier than we originally thought. Next, they talk about a doctor who led the federal effort to develop a vaccine, but was reassigned after he pushed for more vetting of hydroxychloroquine. They also tell us about a former Labradoodle br...
Apr 23, 2020•32 min
On today’s Sup podcast, our hosts run through another grim milestone in COVID-19 deaths, update you on Trump’s vague promise of an “immigration” ban and share some studies that show Trump’s “miracle” cure actually shows no signs of promise. Then, they discuss what leadership means in this time of crisis. How has this pandemic exposed the weaknesses in how we view leadership and power? Is this what Trump voters want in their leader? We also consider Joe Biden’s lack of visibility, what opportunit...
Apr 22, 2020•33 min
