Bryan and Alise start the show with an update on the Category 4 Hurricane Laura and talk about the devastating effects it has already had in Louisiana and Texas. Then they discuss 17 year-old Kyle Rittenhouse, who was arrested and charged with homicide in a fatal shooting that left two dead during protests Tuesday night in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Next, they react to the historic strike by professional athletes last night, as players from the NBA and WNBA refused to take the court. Finally, they atte...
Aug 27, 2020•41 min
On Women’s Equality Day, Amanda speaks with Rep. Karen Bass of California, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. They discuss voter suppression efforts that have persisted far past the 19th Amendment and how the White House and Mitch McConnell have refused to sign legislation protecting Americans’ right to vote. They also address the fact that 65 years after Emmett Till’s murder, lynching is still not a federal hate crime. Rep. Bass describes Congress’s efforts to pass police reform and how a...
Aug 26, 2020•15 min
Alise and Bryan are back today with special guest host Chris Burns (@fatcarriebradshaw) to recap night 1 of the Republican National Convention. They run down the most batsh*t moments, from an oral surgeon praising Trump’s COVID response to Kimberly Guilfoyle’s CAPS LOCK speech. They translate instances of veiled racism and play back examples of explicit white nationalism. Finally, they consider how the festivities looked to people who don’t obsessively watch politics. Learn more about your ad ch...
Aug 25, 2020•41 min
On today’s Sup podcast, Bryan and Amanda are back to preview the Republican National Convention and the basket of deplorables we can expect to hear from this week. Then, they share limited details about several police shootings this weekend. Finally, they discuss Kellyanne Conway leaving the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 24, 2020•32 min
On today’s episode, we answer all your burning questions about the Sup team, from our news diets to how we manage stress and what reality shows get us through the Trump administration. Hear us discuss topics we don’t normally cover and what goes into creating the podcast every day. We couldn’t get through all your thoughtful questions in one episode, so check back next Friday for Part 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 21, 2020•36 min
Alise and Bryan start the show with breaking news about the arrest of Steve Bannon after being indicted for fraud in relation to raising $25 million to fund the construction of a border wall. Then they dive into night three of the Democratic National Convention, starting with a reaction to speeches from several high-profile women in the party, including Hillary Clinton. Plus, they discuss the nomination acceptance speech from Kamala Harris, and talk about Barack Obama’s uncharacteristically dire...
Aug 20, 2020•41 min
We're back to debrief on an eventful night 2 of the Democratic Convention and we are -- dare we say -- incredibly charmed by the festivities?! They discuss why the delegate roll call should only be done via Zoom from this point forward and run down the night’s most compelling speakers and who didn’t need to be there at all. They debunk some of the drama surrounding AOC’s appearance and consider whether this convention is striking the right balance between exciting loyal Democrats and convincing ...
Aug 19, 2020•36 min
Sami and Alise are back to talk about night one of the Democratic National Convention. They start with their immediate reaction to how the virtual convention format worked, including which speakers exceeded their expectations, and what they want to see more of. Plus, they talk about the inclusion of Republican speakers like John Kasich (and his strange crossroads analogy). Next, they play several highlights from the likes of Bernie Sanders and Michelle Obama, explaining what was different about ...
Aug 18, 2020•44 min
Bryan and Amanda are back to figure out how the mail broke and what needs to happen to fix it. Nancy Pelosi is calling Congress back from Summer vacation to address our postal emergency as the White House and USPS acknowledge a possibly catastrophic situation in November. Is it too late? Finally, they preview the Democratic National Convention and ask why Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was given one minute to speak and former Republican Governor John Kasich gets prime billing. Don’t forget to sen...
Aug 17, 2020•30 min
The time has come, loyal listeners, for a Q&A episode. But first we need some Qs to A. What do you want to know about us? What have you always wanted to ask? Ever wondered how we got into politics? How do we feel about a certain issue? Our skincare routines and astrological charts? You can literally ask us anything (no promises we’ll answer, but we’ll definitely consider it). Feel free to address your question to one host in particular, or pose a question you’d like the group to discuss. Sen...
Aug 16, 2020•2 min
Today Amanda talks to David Litt, a former speechwriter for President Obama and author of “Democracy In One Book Or Less.” Litt explains why, despite living in a democracy, the will of the people is so rarely implemented. He describes why understanding the rise of Mitch McConnell is key to understanding our democratic decay, and recounts visiting McConnell’s old frat house to look for answers. They discuss historical precedents for crying “voter fraud” and how throughout history, losing parties ...
Aug 14, 2020•25 min
Sami and Amanda are back today to debrief on Joe Biden’s announcement of Kamala Harris as the Vice Presidential nominee. They break down some of the misogynistic and racist reactions to her selection and consider the line between admiration and sexism. They discuss what she adds to the race and how she can overcome challenges related to her prosecutorial record. Finally, they try to figure out why Congress is on vacation when millions of Americans face homelessness and unemployment. Learn more a...
Aug 13, 2020•36 min
Bryan and Alise are joined by Ryan Vasquez, Broadway star of Hamilton fame and founder of Swing From Home, a platform connecting remote volunteers to smaller campaigns in need of volunteer support. They start by explaining what volunteers can do to help candidates during a pandemic, including how to donate your time using just your phone. Ryan explains the value of making a difference in super focused areas of the country. Next, they share an example from a contentious election in Virginia that ...
Aug 12, 2020•37 min
On today’s Sup podcast, Alise and Amanda anticipate November 3, 2020, and how we need to start re-imaging what election day will look like and share their plans to hold themselves accountable. They break down additional threats to the USPS and how throughout history, politicians have eliminated voters instead of bothering to appeal to them. Finally, they discuss violence in Chicago and why the pandemic is crucial context for unrest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Aug 11, 2020•25 min
Alise and Sami are back to break down the president’s weekend assembling large groups of people in a COVID haunted house, issuing meaningless executive actions, and insisting coronavirus will magically disappear. They discuss a motorcycle rally currently descending on South Dakota with 250,000 attendees as the country mourns 160,000 COVID deaths. Finally, run through what Trump’s executive orders over the weekend actually do, what they don’t, and whether Democrats are right to hold out on a bigg...
Aug 10, 2020•27 min
Sami and Amanda are back to recount all the useless things Trump did yesterday before jetting off to his golf club while tens of millions of Americans await economic relief amid a deadly epidemic he has failed to contain. Then they discuss Biden’s moving deadline on announcing a VP. It was fun at first, but does the protracted timeline pit women against each other and reduced their dynamic careers to pros and cons lists? They discuss why Benghazi will be a factor in Susan Rice’s consideration ev...
Aug 07, 2020•32 min
On today’s episode of the Sup podcast, Alise and Bryan cover breaking news of New York Attorney General Letitia James’ announcement that she will be filing a case against the NRA. They also cover how the Democratic and Republican Nominating Conventions will go down online and how Trump’s staff might all soon be finding themselves in violation of the Hatch Act. Next, they discuss Facebook finally (kind of) doing the right thing by removing Trump’s post with misinformation about kids not being abl...
Aug 06, 2020•39 min
Kaitlin and Amanda are back to debrief on yet *another* huge night of primaries in the election season that never ends. They share details of the devastating explosion in Lebanon, which will exacerbate an existing economic and political crisis already worsened by the pandemic. Finally, they run through the federal assistance programs about to expire as eviction moratoriums expire around the country, threatening to throw millions out of their homes. They share resources and break down your rights...
Aug 05, 2020•30 min
On today’s episode of the Sup podcast, Alise and Sami talk about how Jared Kushner’s secret plan for testing disappeared into thing air. Then, they discuss Trump’s interview with Axios which featured homemade graphs, some incorrect statements about how testing works Trump’s thoughts on John Lewis, and more well wishes Ghislaine Maxwell. Finally, they wrap up with some news about politically charged obituaries and tropical storm Isaias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...
Aug 04, 2020•39 min
Bryan and Amanda are back to break down the weekend’s headlines, from Trump’s threat to ban TikTok to efforts to crowdfund the United States Postal Service ahead of the election. Can Trump actually ban TikTok, and would it be the worst thing if he did? They assess Dr. Birx’s most recent guidance about masking at home and how the virus continues to stoke tensions in American households. They explain Trump’s efforts to sabotage the Postal Service to slow down mail long enough to raise questions ab...
Aug 03, 2020•30 min
Alise and Amanda are back, but $600 weekly unemployment benefits are not. Today we track Congress’s progress towards an economic relief package as millions of Americans face plummeting income and eviction -- while the Senate takes a summer Friday. They analyze Trump’s threat to delay the election in terms of yesterday’s historically dismal economic report. Finally, they run through revelations from recently unsealed documents in the case against Ghislaine Maxwell that expose more powerful men th...
Jul 31, 2020•37 min
Bryan and Amanda are back with Asha Rangappa, CNN national security analyst and a former FBI agent, to break down just how alarming Bill Barr’s hearing was for people who know how the Justice Department is actually supposed to work. She tells us what concerns her most about the hearing, whether Democrats questioned the AG effectively, and dives into Trump’s pro-Putin reaction to Russia’s bounty on American soldiers. She also takes us back to the months before 2016 to show why Democrats shouldn’t...
Jul 30, 2020•26 min
Alise and Kaitlin are back to talk about AG Bill Barr’s disturbing showing at yesterday’s House Judiciary testimony. Now that we are clearly living in a post-democracy world, what will it take to get back? Can the rule of law survive even one Trump term? Then they dive into the president’s press conference in which he defended promoting a discredited doctor who says alien DNA is used in medical treatments. Finally, they discuss how the Trump administration is trying to roll back DACA despite the...
Jul 29, 2020•34 min
Today Amanda is joined by Rep. Katherine Clark, Vice-Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and the second highest-ranking woman in Congress. Rep. Clark (D-CA), a fierce advocate for childcare, talks about pushing lawmakers to recognize childcare as an economic issue, not just a women’s one. She describes her push to get Congress to offer the childcare industry the same bailout it gave airlines: $50 billion. Finally, she discusses how the pandemic has exposed and exacerbated gender inequality, par...
Jul 28, 2020•18 min
On this episode of the Sup, Sami and Bryan start with a review of Taylor Swift’s new album and a fun game testing one another’s knowledge of her new lyrics. Then they dive into an update on COVID-19 cases in the US, including news that President Trump's national security adviser has tested positive for the virus. Next, they talk about the latest in stimulus bill negotiations, a potential reduction in unemployment benefits, and whether or not we’ll be receiving another stimulus check in the mail ...
Jul 27, 2020•29 min
Sami and Amanda are joined by Rep. Katie Porter of California to talk all things education. Rep. Porter -- who has three children and is the only single mother in Congress -- talks frankly about parenting during a pandemic and why she is uniquely familiar with the challenges facing working parents when it comes to educating their kids. Porter, who famously got the CDC director to commit to free coronavirus testing, blasts Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and White House Press Secretary Kayleigh M...
Jul 24, 2020•21 min
On today’s episode of the Sup, Alise and Bryan start with some shoutouts to help improve your day and an update on “baby witch” activity on TikTok. Then they discuss Trump’s decision to send federal agents into Chicago and Albuquerque as part of ‘Operation Legend.’ Next, they talk about the GOP reaching a new agreement within their own party on funding for their version of the stimulus package. Finally, they discuss Ted Yoho issuing what can only be considered as a quarter of an apology for call...
Jul 23, 2020•29 min
On today’s episode, Kaitlin and Sami break down the recent spate of Republican endorsements for Joe Biden. Do we care about these high-profile endorsements? Why are we giving out cookies for accurately reading a fascist dictator? What do we sacrifice when we celebrate these endorsements, and is there even such a thing as a “good” Republican these days? Plus, they run through the prominent “Never Trumpers” and consider the state of the Republican party beyond the current president. Thanks to our ...
Jul 22, 2020•36 min
On today’s episode of the Sup podcast, Sami and Alise start with Trump defending the presence of secret police in Oregon before saying that he’s looking at doing the same in cities “all run by very liberal Democrats.” Next, they talk about the tragic death of US District Judge Esther Salas’ son, including the mysterious circumstances surrounding the attack. Finally, they discuss a federal lawsuit filed by two former Fox News personalities alleging sexual misconduct by Tucker Carlson and Sean Han...
Jul 21, 2020•31 min
On today’s Sup podcast, Bryan and Amanda break down the federal law enforcement presence in Portland, Oregon. Who is there and why are they beating civilians for no reason? Then they run down how the Trump Administration’s rush to reopen states in April led us to a second spike that could have been avoided. Finally, they reflect on the legacy of Rep. John Lewis and share a timely clip from his 1963 speech to the March on Washington. Thanks to our sponsors: Skillshare: Skillshare is an online lea...
Jul 20, 2020•29 min
