Hosts: Amanda, Alise, Kaitlin More insight into how law enforcement reacted to yesterday’s attack in Brooklyn and how the suspect got away Why adding more police is not the answer (we give real reasons, not just hot takes) The relationship between police and the media Boris Johnson find for partying too hard Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise Topics: What we know about the shooting in a Brooklyn train station Some context for NYPD in subways and the crime situation in New York President Biden’s promise to reign in “ghost guns” and the history of these DIY and 3D-printed weapons The Academy banning Will Smith from 10 years of Oscar ceremonies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts: Alise, Amanda Topics: What Alise learned from watching MSNBC 24/7 on her cruise. Trump endorsing Dr. Oz in the Pennsylvania Senate race – and whether he was right about “women” supporting the quack doctor. The false arrest of a Texas woman who may have induced an abortion – and why the headlines will only get darker as we approach the potential end of Roe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today, in honor of the International Day of Reflection on the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda, Sami hosts genocide survivor Yvette Rugasaguhunga. Yvette gives us her personal account of how the events affected her and her family so deeply, and shaped the course of the country for generations to come. She also reflects on the state of Rwanda today and how it was able to reform its democracy following the atrocities of the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Hosts: Amanda, Sami, Kaitlin Topics: Selena Gomez says she hasn’t used the internet in four and half years. How?! What Twitter appointing Elon Musk to its board reveals about our warped capitalist incentive structure Why so many publicly known founders are assholes How Ivanka Trump may be using her January 6 testimony to rehabilitate her reputation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts: Alise, Amanda, Aimée Lutkin, author of “The Lonely Hunter: How Our Search For Love Is Broken" Topics: The wedding reception coming to the White House Why these Republicans are voting for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson What the pandemic revealed about how our society is built to reward married people The problem with the term “the loneliness epidemic” A proposed Alabama bill that would force women to take pregnancy tests before obtaining medical marijuana Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Hosts: Amanda, Sami Topics: Looking at the gender breakdown of the recording academy to figure out why Louis CK took home a statue after admitting to sexual misconduct The incredible David and Goliath story behind the Staten Island Amazon union Discussing the devastation in Bucha, Ukraine and the apparent genocide of Ukrainian civilians Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts: Amanda, Alise, Milly, Kaitlin Topics: Our journey through Madison Cawthorn’s claims of cocaine-fueled orgies in the capital Brainstorming what Trump might have been doing in the seven-hour and 37-minute gap in his phone records What’s coming next in the January 6th committee’s investigation – where is Merrick Garland?! Our thoughts on the second season of “Bridgerton” and tips for overcoming our phone addictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts: Amanda, Axios Markets Correspondent Emily Peck What the conventional wisdom around women, work, and the pandemic gets wrong New research from Harvard outlining which women actually left the workforce and why Why so many college educated women considered quitting – but actually didn't The ongoing importance of paid leave and child care to women’s professional mobility Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise Topics: Milly’s very Sup-y vacation Unpacking the aftershocks from the Oscars slap – did Chris Rock know his joke was in poor taste? Does it matter? The history of the Academy expelling members and revoking Oscars Why aren’t we all talking about Clarence and Ginni Thomas? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts: Bryan, Sami, Amanda Topics: Debriefing on an eventful Oscar ceremony and reacting to Chris Rock’s hurtful joke about Jada Pinkett Smith and Will Smith’s slap heard ’round the world. Discussing the context and dynamics at play and how that moment should have played out differently. Bryan shares anecdotes related to bills suppressing discussion of sexual orientation in schools and why they totally miss the mark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts: Amanda, Kaitlin, Alise Topics: Debriefing on confirmation hearings for Ketanji Brown Jackson – new lows from Republicans and not enough offense from Democrats Unpacking some of the most noteworthy exchanges this week — racist babies, etc. Senator Mike Braun’s backtracked claim that interracial marriage should never have been legalized on the federal level Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts: Alise, Sami, Amanda Topics: A new poll about what shows Americans think represent politics the most accurately Days 1 and 2 of the confirmation hearings for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson Ted Cruz’s airport meltdown The New York Times editorial board’s warning that “America Has A Free Speech Problem” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts: Sami, Amanda, attorney and TikTok creator Reb MaselTopics: Previewing attacks likely face Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson about being “soft on crime” and why they are out of context and in poor faith – specifically with regard to sentencing of child sex abuse images. The fate of Texas’s abortion ban after the latest court letdown. Kanye West’s public harassment of Kim Kardashian and how the scary dynamic plays out for women who aren’t in the spotlight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Topics: The fate of Daylight Savings Time and why long summer nights are actually bad for you (sorry) The Biden administration says we’ll run out of lifesaving COVID supplies by the end of the month and is publicly pleading with Congress to act. So… why is no one ready? Why major GOP donors are publicly opposing Russian sanctions, and what this will mean for 2024 prospects Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise Topics: Reflecting on Equal Pay Day and how the “improving” gender pay gap disguises worsening inequities. An extra-spicy roast of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis – and his secret plan to tank the voting rights act. New insights about Clarence Thomas’s wife and the January 6 rally What percent of Joe Rogan listeners are vaccinated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts: Amanda, Val Voshchevska Topics: Ukrainian social media activist Val Voshchevska takes us through a day in her life collecting and sharing information about Putin’s invasion for western audiences. Why it’s important to use Ukrainian sources during this war. The pros and cons of war content going viral on social media. Why Russia banned Instagram and how Putin spreads disinformation Follow @marshzhinok to learn more about donating to the Women’s March in Ukraine, which is working to provide...
Sami is joined by Andrea Chalupa, co-host of the podcast Gaslit Nation and an expert on Russia and Ukraine. They discuss why Putin is so obsessed with Ukraine, his aspirations beyond the neighboring country, and what predictions we can make about his behavior moving forward. How serious is a nuclear threat? They also discuss Andrea’s film “Mr. Jones,” which tells the story of Stalin’s famine in Ukraine.Links referenced in the episode: Razom for Ukraine: https://razomforukraine.org/ Learn more ab...
Hosts: Milly, Amanda, Kaitlin Topics: Kim Kardashian’s out-of-touch business advice for women. Exciting updates in the legal weed world NYC ends mask mandate and vaccine requirements in restaurants The anti-lynching bill was passed and VAWA reauthorized… so what’s the catch Reacting to the NY Times article “I Came to College Eager to Debate. I Found Self-Censorship Instead.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Alise, Milly, and Amanda are back for a jammed-packed episode. They share details about our fundraiser for the International Rescue Committee before sharing updates from Russia’s escalating brutality in Ukraine. They map out a few potential endgames and discuss Joe Biden’s plan to ban Russian oil imports and what that means for Americans. Finally they address some predictably absurd headlines out of Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Milly, Alise, and Amanda take a step back from daily news to discuss some timely themes related to women’s history month. Their conversation focuses on the stereotype that women are the more “emotional” actors and contrast this with… all the chaos men are inflicting upon the world. They share how being perceived as overly emotional has impacted their careers so far, and but also how it’s shaped them in ways they don’t regret. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amanda, Alise, and Milly are back to react to Joe Biden’s first State of the Union and share their highs and lows. They also share updates from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts: Sami, Milly, Amanda Topics: Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg stops by to talk about Biden’s State of the Union tonight and how infrastructure spending will impact women What people mean when they say Putin’s invasion of Ukraine was a “miscalculation.” Mapping out Putin’s potential end games The origin of Russia’s oligarchs and why Putin’s power over them may finally be at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts: Alise, Amanda, Ginny Hogan Topics: Reacting to the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, specifically how the world has rallied around President Volodymyr Zelensky.Analyzing the social media landscape during global conflict. How Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s college improv skills will come in handy on the Supreme Court. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise Topics: What led to the Russian invasion of Ukraine, what specifically has been targeted, and what Americans should expect next. How Fox News is covering the war in Russia’s favor. Governor Greg Abbott’s disgusting attempt to deputize Texans against trans kids and their parents. A programming note about the Betches Sup podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Topics: The hypocrisy of Republican politicians dragging Joe Biden while celebrating Putin’s actual bestie, Donald Trump Breaking down the misconceptions about Black history in America that have led to truthful information being banned The Black teenager who was arrested on a bus before Rosa Parks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise Topics: -Prince Charles gave the Queen COVID -What Vladimir Putin’s Ukrainian invasion has in common with Kylie Jenner’s pregnancy announcement -A conversation with HBCU grad Camille Odom about experiencing bomb threats on campus and the financial challenges facing HBCUs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sami and Amanda are joined by Gabrielle Wyatt to discuss interesting job numbers related to Black women’s unemployment and steps her organization The Highland Project is taking to close the racial wealth gap. They also discuss how Black women are redefining wealth to inlcude rest. Finally, Gabrielle explains what she doesn’t like about the term The Great Resignation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Milly, Sami, and Amanda start by investigating whether Melania Trump bought an NFT of herself and why Kathy Hilton is a Trump supporter, indulging a pop culture craving for a brief aside on the Hilton family. Then, they discuss Kanye West’s disturbing social media posts and harassment of his ex-wife Kim Kardashian. They discuss the role celebrity culture plays in worsening this personal conflict and how to assess the circumstances in light of Kanye’s mental health. How has the media improved sin...
Alise, Kaitlin, and Amanda react to a series of lawsuits involving gun deaths and discuss whether financial settlements actually act as a deterrent to gun manufacturers or negligent movie producers. How broken is our system that the only justice for families is to dedicate their lives to getting accountability? They break down the $73 million settlement awarded to Sandy Hook families before discussing why Halyna Hutchins’ family is suing Alec Baldwin. Finally, they discuss how gun violence compl...
