Topics: Discussing the rising issue of “Moral Narcissism”. A primer on what’s happening in Haiti Shouting out Democratic candidates that voted against the TikTok ban. The gap in our court system that allows hypothetical court cases to make it to the Supreme Court without consequence. Come back on Thursday for a minisode where V, Sami, and @emilyinyourphone chat about missing Kate Middleton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Topics: After predicting some possible options for TikTok saviors, Kellyanne Conway is beginning to lobby on behalf of TikTok in Congress. Trump posted a $91.6 Million dollar bond on Friday to cover the financial penalty that he owes Jean Carroll. Texas down ballot results for Greg Casar, Jasmine Crockett, and Jessica Cisneros. Florida Representative Anna Paulina Luna has proposed bipartisan legislation in congress that would allow members of congress to vote remotely for six weeks after they gi...
Topics: Sami and V share their takes on Trump and Biden’s respective popularity following Super Tuesday. The TikTok ban is back on the legislative table and Congress is getting serious about heavy regulatory fines to ban it from app stores. Will TikTok be saved by a buyer? Sami throws out some potential candidates. You can watch the bills consideration and debate LIVE Thursday, March 7, 2024 2:00 P.M. at https://energycommerce.house.gov/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
Topics: Caitlin Clark is changing sports for a generation The Supremes fall in line to help Donald Trump win the election Unpacking Vice President Kamala Harris’s call for a ceasefire + reactions A Hunter Biden hearing without full frontal nudity An extra thicc and juicy downballot era segment in honor of Super Tuesday, featuring Brian Derrick of Oath, who breaks down why North Carolina really, really, *really* needs to elect a Democratic governor this November Learn more about Oath at Oath.Vote...
In today’s mini-sode V chats with author and journalist, Taylor Lorenz. They detail Taylor’s interview with Chaya Raichik during which she revealed herself as the creator of LibsofTikTok. FULL INTERVIEW Taylor’s Book: Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet Topics: How Taylor came to discover LibsofTikTok creator, Chaya Raichik. The severity of Raichik’s content and the concern of copy cats. The timeliness of Taylor’s book Extremely Online. Learn more abo...
Today’s episode includes an exclusive interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, where she reacts to the Alabama Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos and the death of Nex Benedict. To jump to the interview, listen at 49:24. Other topics in this show include: Symptom management of late-stage capitalism: why is the internet hiding news from us and why do CEOs want us eating cereal for dinner? Why don’t we know exactly what happened to Nex Benedict? We guide you through the confusing coverage. ...
Another week of nightmare fuel to unpack in today's episode of American Fever Dream, including: Alabama’s Supreme Court rules that frozen embryos should be considered people. Here are the implications for IVF. Where is Ivanka Trump lately? The hottest new wedding venue is decommissioned prisons What we know about the killing of Nex Benedict Why a California conservative is making decisions about Oklahoma school libraries Alexei Navalny’s “sudden death syndrome” Who’s in their downballot era this...
In the first episode of American Fever Dream, V. Spehar of Under The Desk News fame officially joins the Betches News family in our premiere episode of our signature news and politics podcast dedicated to keeping you responsibly informed, sufficiently amused, and ready to stay engaged for the long haul.This week’s topics include: What’s going on with politics on social media? The Super Bowl political intersections you didn’t see and Nancy Pelosi’s Vegas field trip The race to replace George Sant...
Betches News (formerly The Betches Sup) is excited to announce the newest podcast from Betches Media: American Fever Dream! From under the desk to in your ears, V. Spehar joins Betches Media in a new podcast dedicated to curing the collective malaise brought on by our chaotic political environment. Every week, Spehar and co-host Amanda Duberman (news director, Betches) will tenderly guide you through the biggest moments in politics and pop culture with a healing dose of perspective and humor. Ra...
On this the final episode of Soft Black Woman for 2023, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes your favorite financial hype woman, Berna Anat, to help break down the news. Be sure to subscribe to our new podcast feed so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman in 2024. Co-host: @heyberna, Berna Anat Follow The New Feed: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JY2EXoszc2MqjuqeLNvxS Apple: https://apple.co/3r8mRjJ Topics: A judge found Trump committed fraud in building his real-estate empire. The WGA...
Topics: GOP primary candidates assemble once again to compete for the smallest L Reflecting on chaotic moments, favorite guests, and lessons learned What’s next for the Betches Sup podcast The Betches Sup podcast will be on hiatus until early 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Topics: What’s in the “tentative deal” struck by writers and studios? Our writers debrief on the imminent end of one strike while another heats up. What does Kevin McCarthy want more, his job or a functioning government? Did Senator Bob Menendez engage in sweeping corruption, or just leave a little extra cash lying around? Are Men Ok? We deliberate over this cringey comment from the Greek Prime Minister Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad ch...
On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes comedian and content creator TaTa Sherise. Be sure to subscribe to our new podcast feed so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman. Co-host: @tatasherise, TaTa Sherise Follow The New Feed: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JY2EXoszc2MqjuqeLNvxS Apple: https://apple.co/3r8mRjJ Topics: Halle Berry calls out Drake for using a picture of her to promote his new single Maren Morris says she’s quitting country music because...
Topics: What we’ve been binge-watching lately How Rupert Murdoch should spend his retirement Why the government spending negotiations are like a disorganized Bachelorette party The Senate changes its dress code. But are some clothes simply too casual for the gravity of governing? Angelica Ross details Emma Roberts’ transphobia on the “American Horror Story” set Milly and Alise share heart-warming and hilarious anecdotes in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Topics: Did Lauren Boebert give a handy at the theater? What’s unique about the auto workers’ strike. The Republican governor and VP hopeful accused of having an affair with a Trump aide. Why young voters are putting pressure on Biden to take more radical action on climate change. Drew Barrymore finally changes course and pauses her talk show. A Rolling Stone co-founder makes controversial and ill-informed statements about “inarticulate” women and Black performers. Learn more about your ad choic...
On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes documentary filmmaker and producer, Isara Krieger to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-host: @isara.krieger, Isara Krieger Follow The New Feed: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JY2EXoszc2MqjuqeLNvxS Apple: https://a...
Topics: An announcement from Milly and Alise + info about the podcast schedule this year Jen Shah and Elizabeth Holmes are jailhouse besties We’re all confused about why Republicans want to impeach Joe Biden Republicans tried to shame a Virginia candidate for a spicy livestream, but might have committed a crime Lauren Boebert’s eventful evening at the theater Unpacking Drew Barrymore’s decision to resume her talk show and the current status of the WGA/SAG strikes The nation solves an enduring my...
Topics: Trump hosts a teeny tiny fundraiser to help pay Rudy Giuliani’s legal bills The ongoing effort to identify more than 1,000 9/11 victims Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher’s awful character statements for Danny Masterson, and their even worst response Bryan calls in from Spain to unpack the country’s reaction to Luis Rubialis defiance, and ultimate resignation, after kissing a female player during the World Cup victory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer for the Oakland Roots and Soul Soccer Teams, Edreece Arghandiwal to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-host: @edreece, @oaklandroots, @oaklandsoulsc, Edreece Arghandiwal Topics: Oaklan...
Topics: An escaped prisoner has this Pennsylvania town on lockdown. The number of abortions performed since Roe was overturned has… increased? We unpack a surprising – yet also completely expected? – report. Why Hunter Biden is being indicted The problematic narrative surrounding Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas’s divorce Are Men Ok? This time, we ask for a Florida man who keeps trying to cross the ocean in a human-sized hamster wheel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Topics: The hosts debrief on Labor Day weekend and deliberate what actually marks the “end” of summer What this year’s extreme Burning Man conditions revealed about the new demographics of the counter-culture festival We preview some upcoming political moments will profound state-level impacts that could reshape the 2024 election: the Virginia state legislature could flip, and Democratic governors in these red states could lose out to Republicans Is the government shutting down later this month?...
On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes activist, speaker, and award winning author of The Wake Up, Michelle MiJung Kim to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-host: @michellekimkim, Michelle MiJung Kim Topics: Dylan Mulvaney wins “Breakout Creator” at the Streamy ...
Topics: What is Samantha Bee’s news diet? How the writers’ strike and lack of late night shows has impacted the way we understand and process political events What it will take to elevate more women in the politics and comedy space How Republicans in Ohio are trying to confuse voters about a pro-reproductive rights constitutional amendment Why is Mitch McConnell the way that he is? We ruminate We play our favorite game: Is this celebrity older or younger than Ron DeSantis? Learn more about your ...
Topics: Why Ron DeSantis has blood on his hands after the racist massacre in Jacksonville, Florida Trump raised $7.1 million off his mugshot The Spanish soccer head is refusing to resign over kissing a player non-consensually while continuing to make things worse for himself reputationally Unpacking Ronan Farrow’s head-spinning report on Elon Musk’s influence over the federal government… while using ketamine? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes commentator, teacher, and author Adrienne Lawrence to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-host: @adriennelawrence, Adrienne Lawrence Topics: Michael Oher of “The Blind Side” filed a petition accusing the Touhy family of lyin...
Topics: The message behind the viral anti-politician song used to open the Fox News GOP debate Vivek Ramaswamy made a huge impression during the first debate. But was it a good one? Nikki Haley’s strong performance and Mike Pence’s surprising moments of… good improv? Donald Trump’s incredibly weird interview with Tucker Carlson that covered everything from Jeffrey Epstein to Joe Biden’s legs Looking ahead to the next phase of the 2024 election This episode was co-hosted by Grace Weinstein (IG: @...
Topics: Spain wins the women’s World Cup against a backdrop many women will recognize (a problematic boss with institutional support) Who we’d put money on to win this week’s GOP debate The World Chess Federation bans transwomen from competing for… why exactly? Are Men Ok? Asking for the judge who wants to outlaw abortion because people like looking at babies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Jenneh Rishe, founder of the Endo Co. and author of Part of You, Not All of You, to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-host: @lifeabove_illness, Jenneh Rishe Topics: Jenneh’s journey to creating Endo Co. Sharing how being a...
Topics: Who will be part of Trump’s jury in Georgia? How influencers are introducing women to the conservative agenda through anti-birth control misinformation The sneaky ways people like Peter Thiel and Ben Shapiro are pulling millennial and Gen Z women toward the far-right movement The disingenuous feminism of the “Trad Wife” nostalgia This episode was guest hosted by Ginny Hogan (IG: @ginnyhogan_ ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Topics: What to know about Fani Willis, the Georgia DA about to indict Donald Trump The cringiest moments from Republican Coachella Has Vivek Ramaswamy dethroned Ron DeSantis as the 2024 alternative to Trump Are Men OK? We unpack an important update in the Zuckerberg-Musk cage fight that never was Plus, Amanda Zurawski (@aceiswild) returns with updates about her lawsuit against the state of Texas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
