Alise, Kaitlin, and Amanda react to the Senate’s showdown over voting rights and what the future holds for the rest of the Democratic agenda if we don’t end the filibuster. Then, they check in on the NYC mayor’s race and make predictions about who will end up on top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bryan, Alise, and Amanda are back for a Pride/sports mashup. First they react to NFL player Carl Nassib coming out and what it means for young gay kids and the intersections of homophobia and masculinity. Then they break down the Supreme Court’s decision to open the door to college athletes earning money for their success, and how the NCAA’s policy against it hurts women and minorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sami and Amanda react to news that the Olympics will welcome fans in Tokyo. Then they break down the American arm of the Roman Catholic Church’s move to deny Joe Biden from taking Holy Communion because of his support of abortion rights. What’s the endgame here? Finally, Imani Gandy of the Boom! Lawyered podcast and Rewire News Group joins to analyze recent decisions from the Supreme Court and what’s next in the abortion fight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sami is back for this week’s Afternoon Tea to chat with Em Schultz, co-creator and co-host of the award-winning podcast, And That’s Why We Drink. They start off by talking about where Em’s passion for paranormal came from, which leads to a conversation about Em’s very first ghost encounter with their grandfather. Next Em shares how they met their co-host Christine, the moment they decided to start a podcast, and some of their favorite paranormal topics to talk about. Then, they dive into a discu...
Alise and Amanda are back for a quick debrief on the SCOTUS cases that dropped this morning. Have Republicans finally become distracted enough by fake voter fraud to leave Obamacare alone? Then, they run through Joe Manchin’s list of demands when it comes to voting rights and what it has in common with When Harry Met Sally. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sami, Kaitlin, and Amanda try to read between the lines of Kamala Harris’s Senate ladies night. What did Veep talk about with Lisa Murkowski and where was Kyrsten Sinema? Then they react to the Senate unanimously voting to establish Juneteenth as a federal holiday, but not without a tantrum from this Republican. Finally, they continue yesterday’s discussion on the mayor’s race and Kaitlin shares her perspective as a lifelong New Yorker, and why we hope to be surprised by the outcome. Learn more ...
Bryan, Alise, and Amanda are back to recap Alise’s Bachelorette and react to a DC executive rejecting an oral sex scene. Then, they break down the upcoming New York City mayor’s race, the differences between candidates, the role of policing, and how this moment in the country’s national politics will impact who will become the next mayor of New York City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sami, Bryan, and Amanda discuss the pandemic habits they just can’t seem to shake. Then, they break down a series of headlines about the Trump administration’s investigation into the media, members of Congress, and its own lawyers. They explain why some have been disappointed in Merrick Garland’s handling of the Biden DOJ, and why it’s important, even if unpleasant, to keep constant tabs on our failed but ambitious would-be fascist leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...
Sami is joined by activist, speaker, model, and writer Corey Rae. To start off the conversation (and in spirit of Pride Month) Corey shares her favorite Pride memory of the time she met Laverne Cox, and considers what a post-pandemic Pride will look like this year. They chat about Corey’s experience growing up transgender, becoming the world’s first openly transgender prom queen, then living in stealth for next five years. They also discuss how the 2016 Orlando shooting led Corey to share her vi...
Sami and Amanda commemorate Sup’s 500th episode and share future plans for the show. Then they dive deep into a ProPublica report showing just how little billionaires like Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk pay in taxes compared to the average American. They offer a rebuttal to those who insist Jeff Bezos is entitled to hoard billions and what Elizabeth Warren was right about all along. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Rep. Mondaire Jones of New York joins Alise, Kaitlin, and Amanda to discuss his first year in Congress. What would he tell the HR manager six months in? Then they discuss the parts of the For The People Act that haven’t received enough attention, especially when it comes to gerrymandering. Finally, they all commiserate over Joe Biden’s failure to forgive student loan debt and when we might see some relief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Milly, Alise, and Amanda react to the day’s headlines, from a new Senate report telling us what we already knew about the Capitol riot to Vice President Kamala Harris’s stark warning to migrants from Central America. How can we have a productive conversation that acknowledges immigration is complicated without being callous? Finally, they play a Bachelorette-themed edition of Would You Rather in honor of Alise’s upcoming nuptials. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Milly, Sami and Amanda start by recapping the government-building in Israel and what the end of Bibi Netanyahu’s term might mean for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Then they react to Joe Manchin’s stunning announcement that he will not save democracy by voting in favor of the For The People Act. They discuss what this means for upcoming elections and whether there’s any hope for the rest of President Biden’s agenda. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
In today’s Afternoon Tea, Sami is joined by Chasten Buttigieg, husband of Transportation Secretary and former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg, and author of the book I Have Something To Tell You . They start off with a conversation about pandemic weight gain and how Chasten embraced being the best version of himself. Next, they shift the conversation to chat about what it was like for Chasten to grow up gay in the Midwest and how his life has changed since becoming a public spouse. Plus th...
Journalist Ari Berman of Mother Jones joins Amanda and Sami to discuss the five-alarm fire when it comes to voting rights and the safety of our democracy. He breaks down what the most egregious voting laws have in common, why the Texas bill feels especially dystopian, and the difference between the For The People Act and HR 1. We try desperately to inhabit Joe Manchin’s state of mind and map out what 2024 could look like without voter protections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon...
Alise, Amanda, and Kaitlin discuss Florida’s anti-trans bill and address whether transgender girls (aka girls) playing in girls sports limits opportunities for those assigned female at birth, explaining why this is a false choice that lets Republicans spread a message of transphobia and fear. Then, they run through some of Dr. Fauci’s most endearing leaked emails. Finally, they explain what’s different about Texas’s voter suppression law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Milly, Alise, and Amanda are joined by Dylan Hafer, host of Betches new daily pop culture podcast Pop Alarm. They start with some reactions to the “Mare Of Easttown” finale. Then, they discuss widespread criticism of Naomi Osaka’s decision not to do press at the French Open, prompting her to withdraw from the tournament. Why wasn’t this woman of color’s decision to prioritize her mental health respected? They share the racist and sexist elements to the reaction and how they’ve been punished for ...
The hosts are back for a special alien-themed episode as we await the Pentagon’s report on UFOs. They break down what to expect in the highly anticipated report and how unexplained sightings in recent years have launched the alien convo into mainstream politics. They discuss their own extraterrestrial theories and consider how our fave politicians would react to an alien invasion. Finally, they play an alien-themed version of Would You Rather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...
In this week’s Afternoon Tea, Sami is joined by host of Confronting: Columbine and Director of Fundraising and Project Journey Coordinator, Amy Over. They start off with a conversation on Amy’s experience as a Columbine survivor and what it is like still living with its aftermath. Next, they chat about how the shooting impacted her response to trauma as well how it influenced the way she raised her kids. Plus, they have a discussion about reliving the burden of survivor’s guilt and coping with i...
The hosts discuss two notoriously dangerous Karens: Amy Cooper and Marjorie Taylor Greene. They react to Amy Cooper suing her company for firing her after the viral video showed her jeopardizing a Black man’s life by calling the cops to Central Park. Then, they break down how Republicans have exploited Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Holocaust appropriation, and what they should actually do to protect Jews in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
The hosts react to a break in the Trump investigation and imagine which Trump would be the best lifetime roommate. For the main topic, they break down reactions to the 1619 Project amid news that a prominent journalism school is denying Nicole Hannah-Jones tenure amid widepsread conservative backlash to the simple concept of acknowledging the country’s early commitment to enslaving people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Milly, Alise, and Amanda discuss the first anniversary of George Floyd’s murder. They reflect on culture shifts in the year since and look back on how the moment caused a movement. Then, they react to a viral story out of Florida, where a high school egregiously edited girls yearbook portraits, and revisit how similar experiences of shaming and objectification in high school continue to impact them as adults. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
The hosts are back to discuss what they diidn’t miss about life before the pandemic and reveal which university will no longer use typical classnames. Then they describe the alarming increase in antisemitic attacks and how easily language about the Israeli-Hamas conflict can be exploited. They react to Liz Cheney’s sudden break from from reality and share details of the latest child sex offender to run for Congress. Then, they’re joined by Amani of Muslim Girl to discuss how to continue advocati...
In this week’s Afternoon Tea, Sami is joined by Marisa Kabas, writer, activist, and Co-Founder and Editorial Director of Crush2020. They start with a conversation about her experience with the healthcare system after receiving a hospital bill totaling over $475,000. Plus, Marisa shares some the most absurd costs she discovered in her invoice. Next, they shift the conversation to discuss their views towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, how it's been playing out on social media, and how relig...
The hosts open the show with a Shot Girl Summer thought exercise. Then, they roast the Republicans for deciding they don’t care to investigate the murderous mob that stormed their office six months ago, and share other updates about the Capitol riot that emerged since January. Finally, they look into how “pro-life” Texas Governor Greg Abbott really is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Today’s two-part episode includes an interview with Palestinian academic and commentator Dr. Yara Hawari. She describes how periods of escalating violence and Israeli military attacks result in devastation in Gaza even beyond the death toll, causing widespread injuries and demolishing livelihoods. She also explains how the forced expulsions in Sheikh Jarrah signify longer-term attempts by the Israeli government to fragment where Palestinians can live and work. Then, the hosts react to news that ...
The hosts are joined by Sup podcast director Sean Kilby to discuss revelations that Bill Gates may not have been the model citizen his pristine reputation suggests. They break down reports that he enjoyed spending time at Jeffrey Epstein’s mansion and made inappropriate advances towards women at Microsoft for years. Finally, they discuss how wealth is often -- and wrongly -- connected to morality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
The hosts are back to recap the weekend of escalating violence after Israeli rockets killed dozens of Palestinians, including many children, bringing the death toll to 197, while Hamas missiles have killed 10 Israelis. They discuss conflicting reports about whether Hamas was operating in a building housing media outlets and how the Biden administration’s response has fallen short amid an international outcry about the humanitarian toll of the Israeli military response. Finally, they discuss the ...
In this week’s Afternoon Tea, Sami is joined by writer and author of the newly released book, A Special Place For Women. They start off with a conversation about Laura’s background and how she got onto the path to becoming an author. They talk about Laura’s early career as a performer in New York City and how writing became a creative outlet for her before deciding to pursue it as a career. Next, Laura shares some insight behind how she landed her book deal and how aspiring writers can do the sa...
The hosts are joined by Shaniqua Mcclendon, political director of Crooked Media, to discuss the voting rights battle coming to a head in the Senate. Shaniqua breaks down what the filibuster is, why it’s outdated, and how tying its reform to Voting Rights could save our democracy. Casual. Then, they brainstorm ways to get Joe Manchin on board with ending the filibuster and discuss the voting rights bill in the context of voter suppression bills across the country. Learn more about your ad choices...
