[Episode aired on February 12, 2022] In this episode of Sheep Thrills, we talk about the Canadian trucker protest and it's impacts on American politics and economy, the state of the legislative branch, and a general update on where redistricting stands as we approach the midterm elections primary season. Plus, we talk about Donald Trump and toilets... Listen live on GWRadio.com on Saturdays from 8-9am! Follow the show on social media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/sheepthrillsgw Instagram: https:...
Mar 20, 2022•54 min
Welcome back to SEASON THREE of Sheep Thrills! On this episode, we discuss the state of voting rights legislation in the Senate, the crisis at the Ukrainian/Russian border, and Justice Stephan Breyer's resignation from the Supreme Court. Plus, we chat about Biden's ~hot mic~ moment (+Willow the Cat!). LinkTree: linktr.ee/sheepthrillsradio Follow the show on social media! Twitter: @sheepthrillsgw Instagram: @sheepthrillsradio
Feb 04, 2022•52 min•Season 3Ep. 1
In this (slightly abridged) episode of Sheep Thrills, I am once again joined by her interns to cover some of the largest stories of the past few weeks. Plus, I cover the Dobbs v Jackson SCOTUS case and the recent Oxford school shooting. Enjoy half an hour of me being very angry! LinkTree: linktr.ee/sheepthrillsradio Follow the show on social media! Twitter: @sheepthrillsgw Instagram: @sheepthrillsradio
Dec 09, 2021•34 min
On this episode, I'm joined by my interns, Ethan and Grace, to chat about where we stand with Congress, the Biden Presidency, partisanship, and the upcoming Congressional midterms. LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/sheepthrillsradio Follow the show on social media! Instagram: @sheepthrillsradio Twitter: @sheepthrillsgw
Nov 30, 2021•54 min
On this episode of Sheep Thrills, we discuss the trial of Kyle Rittenhouse, the results of the COP26 Summit in Glasgow, and analyze the implications of Pew's new research study on intraparty divisions. Check out our LinkTree for sources: https://linktr.ee/sheepthrillsradio Follow the show on social media! Instagram: @sheepthrillsradio Twitter: @sheepthrillsgw
Nov 16, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Election Day 2021! We made it through another first Tuesday in November! Let's talk about what happened on Election Day, and why. What does it mean for how Democrats and Republicans will campaign in 2022? What does it mean for the Biden Presidency? Is success -- or lack there of -- indicative of future success? Does it mean anything at all or are politics people just overdramatic? Let's chat! Check out our LinkTree for sources: https://linktr.ee/sheepthrillsradio Follow the show on social media!...
Nov 16, 2021•54 min
In this episode, we go through the final (?) framework for the Build Back Better plan, and figure out how we got here. Plus, we talk about Biden's representation at the G-20 summit this past weekend and implications for future global climate policy. My intern Preston also comes in to help me talk about BBB! A few notes: -During Preston's takeover, he says million when he means billion :) -I mention that it seems that Manchin has signaled his support for the current legislation, however since rec...
Nov 02, 2021•53 min
On this episode of Sheep Thrills, we chat about the upcoming November special elections and the climate fight happening on the Hill and the White House. Plus, intern Grace comes in to talk about recent developments and updates with immigration and issues on the border. Then we chat about Paris Hilton on the Hill! Check out our LinkTree for sources: https://linktr.ee/sheepthrillsradio Follow the show on social media! Twitter: @sheepthrillsradio Instagram: @sheepthrillsgw
Oct 30, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Welcome back to Season 2 of Sheep Thrills! In this episode, we chat about the developments with the debt ceiling over the past week, the leaks and Senate committee hearings regarding Instagram and Facebook, and about the quasi-coup that happened in Idaho state government this week. Plus, meet the interns that will be helping out throughout the semester! Sources : https://www.politico.com/news/2021/10/07/senate-leaders-strike-deal-on-short-term-debt-limit-patch-515578 https://slate.com/technology...
Oct 27, 2021•47 min•Season 2Ep. 1
On this episode of Sheep Thrills, we analyze Virginia's Governor, Lt. Governor, and Attorney General races. Plus, we talk about the labor strikes happening all over the United States, and Intern Ethan comes in to chat about redistricting in his home state of Tennessee! Follow Ethan on Twitter: @EthanBegue Check out our LinkTree for Sources: https://linktr.ee/sheepthrillsradio Follow the show on social media! Twitter: @sheepthrillsgw Instagram: @sheepthrillsradio...
Oct 27, 2021•53 min•Season 2Ep. 2
In this special extended episode of Sheep Thrills, Emily is joined by her family (!) to talk about the political issues and current events from the past few months. They cover a whole slew of topics, including criminal justice, Joe Biden, the filibuster, COVID vaccine mandates, social media activism, and more. If you've ever wondered why Emily is the way she is, listening to this episode will probably give you a pretty good idea. Thanks for a great semester! Follow Emily on Twitter! twitter.com/...
Apr 25, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode of Sheep Thrills, Emily is joined by her friend Jackson to talk about NYPD's recent deployment of robot dogs, and what that may mean for the future of policing. She also talks about the New York Mayoral Race, the continuing trend of police and mass violence over the past few weeks, and about the recent hold on Johnson and Johnson vaccines. Plus, the Suez Canal boat is back! Some sources from this episode: Info on COVID Cases + J&J Pause: https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/04/1...
Apr 18, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 11
On this episode of Sheep Thrills, Emily covers the Derek Chauvin trial, Biden's newly announced gun control legislative package, and some ~controversial~ new COVID policies. She also covers the RNC donation scam, which may or may not be her favorite story that she's covered on the podcast. Some sources for this week: NYT Article about the Trump/RNC scam: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/03/us/politics/trump-donations.html WashPo article about violence in DC: https://www-washingtonpost-com.proxygw...
Apr 11, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 10
It's finally Infrastructure Week! We did it! On the episode this week, Emily talks about Biden's newly unveiled infrastructure plan (that means trains and universal broadband, friends). She also talks about Amazon's attempt at union-busting, and discusses recent accusations around Rep. Matt Gaetz. As always, there's also a nice long discussion of republican hypocrisy, this week in relation to the backlash against Lil Nas X. Some sources: Tucker Carlson interview (well worth the watch): https://w...
Apr 04, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In The Voting Rights Episode of Sheep Thrills, Emily is joined by her friend and fellow GW Democrat Maria Leon-Acosta to discuss HR1 and its implications for the future of voting equity and responsibility in government. Emily then discusses the recent DC statehood hearing, and discusses the recent acts of violence in the United States. *CW: This episode includes discussions of sexual assault/harassment and violence (starts around the 20 minute mark). Follow Maria on Instagram! https://www.instag...
Mar 28, 2021•56 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In The Stimmy, Baby! Episode of Sheep Thrills, Emily talks about the American Rescue Plan which has officially been signed into law by President Biden. She also talks about the state of the Biden Government and gives a year in review to talk about where we've been, where we are, and where we're going with the pandemic. Follow Emily on Twitter! twitter.com/emilymlamb_ Follow Emily on Instagram! instagram.com/emily.lamb5 Listen to the show live on Saturdays from 3-4 on gwradio.com...
Mar 14, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In "The Joe Biden Job Review Episode" of Sheep Thrills, Emily discusses Joe Biden, the balance between progress and accountability, the fact that the Senate is broken, the allegations that have come out about Andrew Cuomo, and updates surrounding COVID-19. She also goes on (another) tangent about Ted Cruz. This episode also features a (decidedly non-political) rant about GW Basketball. Follow Emily on Twitter! twitter.com/emilymlamb_ Follow Emily on Instagram! instagram.com/emily.lamb5 Listen to...
Mar 07, 2021•50 min
In the Mikie Intern Reunion Episode, Emily is joined by her campaign intern friends, Mia, Darcy, Bianca, and Siena to talk about impeachment, their experiences on Rep. Mikie Sherrill's re-election campaign, and the best ways to engage young people in politics. Unsurprisingly, they also rant about Mitch McConnell and Ted Cruz! Watch Bianca's "SALT Cap" video (it'll change your life): https://www.instagram.com/p/CGicq-njAn-/ Follow Emily on Twitter! twitter.com/emilymlamb_ Follow Emily on Instagra...
Feb 21, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In The Impeachment 2.0 Episode, Emily talks about the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump and reviews the argument made by the House Impeachment Managers. She also rants about vaccines, stimulus checks, and pillows! Update: After I finished recording this episode, Donald Trump's defense team completed their presentation. They took significantly less time than they were allotted, and the Senate began questioning both sides. After a chaotic morning this Saturday, the House Impeachment Manager...
Feb 14, 2021•52 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In the “Things That Annoyed Me in Politics This Week” Episode, Emily talks about Marjorie Taylor Greene, the state of the Republican Party (not good), the power sharing agreement in the Senate, what bipartisanship should mean in 2021, and some other important stories from the week. Follow Emily on Twitter! twitter.com/emilymlamb_ Follow Emily on Instagram! instagram.com/emily.lamb5 Listen to the show live on Saturdays from 3-4 on gwradio.com Notes and sources from this week: -Almost as soon as I...
Feb 07, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In the Premature Discussion of 2022 Episode, Emily walks though some of the Senate elections that may be competitive during the "upcoming" midterms. She also talks about some of the other current events in the Senate, where the Trump staffers are in a post-Trump world, the state of the Biden administration one week in, and about the state of journalism in America. Follow Emily on Twitter! https://twitter.com/emilymlamb_ Follow Emily on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/emily.lamb5/ Listen to ...
Jan 31, 2021•51 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In the Inaugural episode of Sheep Thrills, Emily discusses the final days of the Trump Administration, the Inauguration of President Joe Biden, and the first few days of the Biden Administration. This episode also features conversations about Diet Coke, mittens, and the general hypocrisy of Ted Cruz!
Jan 24, 2021•49 min•Season 1Ep. 1
