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S3 Ep18: Crimea River Sep 27, 2019

It's impeachment o'clock, motherfuckers.

S3 Ep17: KavaHELLnaugh Sep 27, 2019

Devon and Varsha discuss the SCOTUS ruling that effectively cancels asylum in the United States. They also discuss Kavanaugh and the in-depth reporting about one of his accusers, Debbie Ramirez

S3 Ep16: Like a Broken Fucking Record Jul 26, 2019

Devon and Varsha discuss Comic Con, racist tweets by Trump (shock!) and the "send her back" chant. They also talk about immigration policy at large, ICE's latest attempt to circumvent due process and the contrast to the patriarchy's obsession with due process for rich white men.
There are a few SPOILERS (from Devon's time a Comic Con)
Captain Marvel SPOILER: 9:50-10:34
Endgame SPOILER: 12:57-13:27
So SKIP those parts if you haven't seen the movies!

S3 Ep15: Are You Out of Your Goddamned Motherfucking Mind? Jul 10, 2019

Devon and Varsha discuss the atrocities being committed against migrants at the southern US border. They discuss important historical context and how this has become a concerted ethnic cleansing effort against migrants. They also analyze congress' response to the issue and how we as a country can mitigate ongoing damage from this horrific situation.

S3 Ep14: "You can deal with the symptoms, but you'll still have the fucking flu" Jun 07, 2019

Devon and Varsha discuss the humanitarian crisis at the border and the 6 children who have died as a result of ICE and Border Patrol. They also discuss impeachment, Nancy Pelosi, and why there is hope for the future.

S3 Ep13: Abortion May 15, 2019

Devon and Varsha are back after a brief unplanned hiatus to discuss the litany of bullshit abortion laws going on the book in red states, ikncluding the freshly-passed steaming pile of garbage that was just passed in the Alabama state senate.

S3 Ep12: Patriarchal Gas Lighting, Vol. 65433 f/ Kaitlin Byrd Apr 04, 2019

Devon and Varsha discuss NOT the Mueller report, but Attorney General William Barr's 4 page word vomit ABOUT the Mueller report. Varsha sits down with Kaitlin Byrd, aka GothamGirlBlue, to discuss the Aunt Becky college admission scandal and 2020 politics. THIS IS OUR LONGEST EPISODE TO DATE AND WE CUT MOST OF THE KAITLIN BYRD INTERVIEW.

If you'd like to hear the whole Kaitlin Byrd interview, which we HIGHLY recommend, you can find it on http://www.patreon.com/HellbentPodcast on the feed for our $5/mo subscribers.

Follow Kaitlin Byrd @GothamGirlBlue https://twitter.com/gothamgirlblue

S3 Ep11: The Oldest Profession f/ Kaytlin Bailey Mar 27, 2019

Varsha interviews Kaytlin Bailey, comedian, podcaster on The Oldest Profession Podcast, and the communications director for Decriminalize Sex Work. She is also a sex worker herself. They discuss the history of sex work, current laws that hurt sex workers and Pretty Woman. This is one of Devon's favorite interviews ever on this show.

You can follow Kaytlin @kaytlinbailey https://twitter.com/kaytlinbailey

Listen to Kaytlin's podcast The Oldest Profession wherever you get your podcasts.

S3 Ep10: White Fucking Supremacy Mar 18, 2019

Devon and Varsha discuss Beto entering the 2020 race, Ilhan Omar's antisemetic remarks and the devastating terrorist attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand that left 50 dead and injured 50 more.

S3 Ep9: It's About Fucking Control, NOT Support Mar 01, 2019

Devon and Varsha discuss HHS's new rule that prohibits Title X funding recipient (aka Planned Parenthood) from even REFERRING their patients for abortions - they have put a domestic gag rule in place. They also yell about the Michael Cohen House Oversight Committee testimony and the racism faced by congresswomen there.

S3 Ep8: St. Bernard of Sanders Feb 23, 2019

Devon and Varsha discuss a horrible proposed bill in Arkansas, another white men who was plotting a domestic terrorist attack, and Bernie Sanders' announcement that he will seek the Democratic nomination for president in 2020, despite not being a Democrat.

S3 Ep7: Audio Brunch f/ Charlotte Clymer Feb 19, 2019

Devon and Varsha sit down with Charlotte Clymer, Press Secretary of Rapid Response for the Human Rights Campaign. She is also a prolific and insightful political commentator and the coolest person you can follow on Twitter. Join them for an "audio brunch," in which they bitch about the ongoing dumpster fire that is the Commonwealth of Virginia, the slate of 2020 Democratic presidential candidates, and how Twitter is shaping politics and policy.

There is also lots of swearing.

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S3 Ep6: STFU, SOTU. Feb 15, 2019

Devon and Varsha respond to the State of the Union address. They were not impressed.

Varsha's interview with Ian Millhiser coming shortly!

S3 Ep5: Contingent f/ Erin Bartram Feb 11, 2019

Varsha interview scholar and historian Erin Bartram about sexism, racism and other sins in academia. They also discuss Erin's new magazine, Contingent. It's a glorious nerd-out about what it's like to work in academia when history has never been more important.

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S3 Ep4: Affirmative Action for White Dudes Feb 02, 2019

Devon and Varsha discuss the racist and homophobic attack on actor Jussie Smollett, the misinformation in the bullshit "late term" abortion debate and the growing slate of 2020 Democratic party presidential hopefuls. Again. This primary may kill your hosts.

S3 Ep3: Per My Last Email, Bitch Jan 26, 2019

Devon and Varsha discuss the government shutdown, the UNKNOWN number of children that have been taken from their parents at the border and other stories that flew under the radar while the government closed for a RECORD SETTING 35 days.

They spend some time reveling in the fact that Nancy Pelosi saved the goddamned day.

S3 Ep2: Don't Answer the Phone That's Not Ringing Jan 11, 2019

Devon and Varsha discuss the rapidly developing Democratic field of 2020 presidnetal candidates, the destructive and ongoing Trump Shutdown and marginal tax rates.

S3 Ep1: A Toast to Paul Ryan's New and Continued Unemployment Jan 04, 2019

Devon and Varsha discuss the Trump Game of Thrones poster, newly-elected HBIC Nancy Pelosi, and the Trump administration's newest attempt at rolling back and getting rid of civil rights laws and regulations.

Feels good to be back!

S2 Ep106: Technicality Dec 12, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss ICE, Republian power grabs in Wisconsin and Michigan, and the hot fucking mess that is Trump's trade policy.

S2 Ep105: 2 Feminist Walk into a Russian Bar... Dec 04, 2018

Devon and Varsha get a little tipsy and discuss the Mueller Russia invstigation and Melania Trump's murder forest.

S2 Ep104: Brush on the Forest Floor Nov 28, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss Trump firing tear gas into a crowd of migrants at the San Ysidro Port of Entry and the sexist smear machine that is starting up for the 2020 presidential election.

S2 Ep103: Catfight? Nov 17, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss the arrests of undocumented immigrants trying to sponsor migrant children at the border and the sexism surrounding Nancy Pelosi and Alexandria Oscasio-Cortez.

S2 Ep102: This Episode Was Canceled Due to Light Rain Nov 14, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss Trump's lack of respect for the military and the dangerous threats to democracy creeping up in the wake of the 2018 Midterm elections.

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S2 Ep101: Boss Ass Bitch Nov 09, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss midterm election results and the one and only Nancy Pelosi.

S2 Ep100: Candid(ate) Episode 10: Sea Change f/ Emily Cain Nov 06, 2018

For our final episode, Devon sits down with EMILY's List executive director Emily Cain to discuss this historic midterm election cycle, and where we are all headed next.

Thank you to everyone for joining us on this 10 week journey. If you want to run, please visit emilyslist.org and sign up! You never know what you can do until you try. Here's to an amazing Election Day, and remember: no matter what happens, we've done something amazing. The sea change is already upon us.

S2 Ep99: Crush the Midterms Episode 10: Election Day PEP RALLY! Nov 06, 2018

For their final episode, Devon and Marisa discuss how to take good care of yourself on election, how they've personally crushed the midterms, and they invited some friends and colleagues to share how they have crushed the midterms this cycle. It's an inspiring pep rally for you to use as a sound track to casting your ballot on this historic day.

Thank you so much for listening on this INCREDIBLE journey. Now get out there and VOTE!

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S2 Ep98: Good and Mad f/ Rebecca Traister Nov 02, 2018

Varsha sits down with author Rebecca Traister to discuss her new book, Good and Mad, which seeks to understand women's rage in the political space.

S2 Ep97: Candid(ate) Episode 9: The New Voices f/ January Contreras and Deb Haaland Nov 01, 2018

Devon sits down with Arizona Attorney General candidate January Contreras and New Mexico congressional candidate Deb Haaland to talk about what it's like to be Women of Color running in this election and why their voices are more important and necessary than ever.

Learn more about January Contreras at januaryforaz.com/
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Learn more about Deb Haaland at debforcongress.com/
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S2 Ep96: Candid(ate) Episode 8: The Future is Female f/ Gretchen Whitmer and Jocelyn Benson Nov 01, 2018

Devon sits down with Michigan gubernatorial candidate Gretchen Whitmer and Michigan Secretary of State candidate Jocelyn Benson to talk about Michigan's all-female state wide ticket for this year's midterm elections.

Learn more about Gretchen Whitmer at gretchenwhitmer.com/
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Learn more about Jocelyn Benson at votebenson.com
Follow her @JocelynBenson

S2 Ep95: Crush the Midterms Episode 9: CAN HE DO THAT?? f/ Angelo Guisado Nov 01, 2018

Devon and Marisa discuss voter suppression and the fear mongering being employed by Trump in these last days until the Midterms. They are joined by Constitutional lawyer Angelo Guisado, who explains what Trump can and cannot do and how voter suppression works.

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S2 Ep94: May Their Memories Be A Blessing Oct 31, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss the anti-Semitic massacre of 11 Jewish people at a Synagogue, bombs sent via the mail to Democratic leadership, and Trump's refusal to acknowledge either tradgedy, in favor of pushing racist rhetoric about the caravan of migrants heading towards the United States.

S2 Ep93: "Those People" Oct 26, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss Jamal Khashoggi, the Trump administration's false panic over a caravan of migrants, and the attempt to erase trans identities.

S2 Ep92: Crush the Midterms Episode 8: Money, Honey f/ Liuba Gretchen Shirely Oct 25, 2018

Devon and Marisa discuss everyone's favorite topic: money! They dive into why candidates need to fundraise so much, where your money goes when you donate and what reforms for campaign finance could look like. They sit down with NY-02 candidate Liuba Gretchen Shirley, who earlier this year petitioned the FEC to allow her to use campaign funds for childcare.

Follow Luiba Gretchen Shirley @liuba4congress

Learn about her campaign at liubaforcongress.com/

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S2 Ep91: Candid(ate) Episode 7: Dreaming is a Skill f/ Stacey Abrams Oct 23, 2018

Devon sits down with Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams. They discuss voting rights, failure and the importance of democracy.

Learn more about Stacey Abrams at staceyabrams.com/
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S2 Ep90: 2 Feminists Walk Into a Bar... BECAUSE THAT BAR IS SO FUCKING LOW TRUMP WAS ELECTED PRESIDENT Oct 22, 2018

In this very special episode, Devon and Varsha get tipsy together on a Friday night to make fun of Ted Cruz and discuss their shared love of John Cho. Varsha comes up with an excellent nickname for Brett Fucking Kavanaugh.

Please be advised: we aired this show live and it has been left largely unedited.

S2 Ep89: Crush the Midterms Episode 7: Still Stronger Together f/ Jess Morales Rocketto Oct 17, 2018

Devon and Marisa discuss networks, community and how reaching out can lead to real wins in the midterm elections. They sit down with the Political Director of The National Domestic Worker's Alliance, Jess Morales Rocketto and dive into what community means and what community can do for all of us.

Follow Jess @JessLivMo

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S2 Ep88: To Vote or Not To Vote... THAT IS NOT A FUCKING QUESTION Oct 17, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss voter suppression tactics being used by the GOP across the country, but focused particularly in the South. They also talk about Elizabeth Warren and Republicans who lie about wanting to protect healthcare.

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S2 Ep87: "Some days I wanna quit this work and be a DJ" f/ La'Tasha D. Mayes Oct 11, 2018

Devon sits down with La'Tasha D. Mayes, Executive Director of New Voices for Reproductive Justice. They discuss wholistic health of Black women, femmes, and girls and the danger that someone like Kavanuagh presents to that mission. La'Tasha also explains why this work is so hard and the pain and suffering we can expect. Fortunately for us, she hasn't quit to become a DJ yet.

S2 Ep86: Immigration f/ Gina Ortiz Jones Oct 10, 2018

Devon sits down with Gina Ortiz Jones (TX-23) to discuss immigration, crafting a narrative, and the importance of accurately representing your constituents.

She recounts her own story of being the daughter of an immigrant and the profound affect that experience has had on her.

Learn more about Gina Ortiz Jones at ginaortizjones.com/

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S2 Ep85: Crush the Midterms Episode 6: And The Data Says... f/ Rachel Bitecofer Oct 10, 2018

Devon and Marisa discuss polling, data, and what to make of contradictory polls. They speak with Rachel Bitecofer, Assistant Director of the Wason Center for Public Policy at Christopher Newport University. She takes us through how to look at and analyze polls and get the most out of polling without making yourself panic.

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S2 Ep84: Fuck You, Joe Manchin Oct 09, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss Kavanaugh's confirmation, DHS's refusal to take responsibility for the children they took from their parents at the border, and a cruel new State Department policy.

S2 Ep83: Himpathy Oct 04, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss the Kavanaugh hearing and the depth of women's rage.

S2 Ep82: Candid(ate) Episode 5: We Really Do Care f/ Cindy Axne, Betsy Dirksen Londrigan & Dr. Kayser Enneking Oct 04, 2018

Devon sits down with Cindy Axne (IA-03), Betsy Dirksen Londrigan (OH-13) & Dr. Kayser Enneking (FL State Senate-08) to discuss a signature Democratic issue: healthcare.

With their own personal stories about their interactions with the healthcare system, each candidate tells her story about how she wants to make affordable healthcare accessible to all.

Learn more about Cindy Axne at cindyaxneforcongress.com

Follow her @Axne4Congress

Learn more about Betsy Dirksen Londrigan at betsydirksenlondrigan.com/

Follow her @BetsyforIL

Learn more about Dr. Kayser Enneking at ennekingforflorida.com/

S2 Ep81: Crush the Midterms Episode 5: For Good Measure f/ Chris Melody Fields Figueredo Oct 03, 2018

Devon and Marisa discuss ballot measures and the importance of researching what will be on the ballot beyond the candidates. Ballot Initiative Strategy Center Executive Director Chris Melody Fields Figueredo joins to shed some light on the process and give guidance on how to research what will be on your state's ballot.

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S2 Ep80: Gut Punch Oct 03, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss migrant children being taken from foster care homes and sent to tent cities in the middle of the night, more Kavanaugh bullshit and Trump's BANANANANAS press conferences.

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S2 Ep78: Crush the Midterms Episode 4: Democracy Now! f/ Sarah Kenzior Sep 25, 2018

Devon and Marisa discuss threats to democracy and the importance of voting. Devon sits down with author, scholar and expert on authoritarianism, Sarah Kenzior to discuss the structural and societal issues surrounding the right to vote.

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S2 Ep79: Candid(ate) Episode 4: Reasons to Run f/ Liuba Grechen Shirley and Rebecca Bauer Kahan Sep 25, 2018

Devon sits down with Rebecca Bauer Kahan (CA-Assembly District 16) and Liuba Grechen Shirley (NY-02) to discuss why they chose to run, how their campaigns have changed since they made that decision and what their kids think about them running for office. They talk about the wide range of issues facing their districts and how they plan to solve as many problems as possible once elected.

Learn more about Rebecca Bauer Kahan at rebeccabauerkahan.com/

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S2 Ep77: #BelieveSurvivors Sep 25, 2018

Devon and Varsha spend the entire hour talking about the allegations against SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh. They give historical context for what is going on, as well as a break down of the right's attempt to discredit the survivors and invalidate their experiences.

TW/CW: Explicit discusson of sexual harassment and sexual abuse.

S2 Ep76: Turning Hindsight into Foresight f/ Dr. Nicole Hemmer Sep 20, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss missing immigrant children, undocumented immigrants' fears about seeking help during Hurricane Florence, and Trump's deregulation spree. Varsha conducts her first-ever interview with historian Dr. Nicole Hemmer. They discuss conservative media, white nationalism and the importance of histoical analysis, not just historical analogies.

S2 Ep75: Small Seats, Big Changes f/ Hala Ayala and Emma Collum Sep 20, 2018

Devon sits down with Delegate Hala Ayala (VA) and Emma Collum (FL-State House 93) to discuss the importance of local politics and why, in some ways, local policies are even more powerful than federal ones.

Learn more about Delegate Ayala at ayalafordelegate.com

Follow her @halaayala

Learn more about Emma Collum at emmacollum.com

Follow her @collum_emma

S2 Ep74: Do the Localmotion f/ Catherine Vaughan Sep 20, 2018

Devon and Marisa discuss the importance of local elections and some tips on how to find about the lesser known races in your area. They sit down with flippable CEO Catherine Vaughan to talk about challenges local candidates face and solutions to some of those problems.

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Follow Catherine @cv0

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S2 Ep73: Kavanaugh. Fucking. Lied. Sep 17, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss Hurricane Florence, on going family separation of immigrants at the border (yes, it is still happening), the murder of yet another unarmed black man and Brett Fucking Kavanaugh, dickwad and creep extraordinaire.

Please be advised that this episode contains material about sexual assault. Please listen with caution.

S2 Ep72: Funding Fuckery f/ Jess Morales Rocketto Sep 13, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss the fact that ICE took $200 million from Department of Homeland Security and $10 million from FEMA to fund more detention centers. That money is funding the expansion of tent facilites designed to house immigrant children.

Devon sits down with National Domestic Worker's Alliance political director, Jess Morales Rocketto to discuss some good news for DACA out of Texas and phase 2 of the administration's plan to separate and detain immigrant families at the border.

S2 Ep71: Crush the Midterms Episode 2: Knock, Knock, No Joke f/ Jason Kander Sep 13, 2018

Devon and Marisa discuss volunteering for campaigns with a man who has done a lot of volunteering and campaigning himself, Jason Kander. They discuss the importance of door knocking, building the blue wave, and how, at the end of the day, there is no such thing as a small job on the campaign trail.

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S2 Ep70: Candid(ate) Episode 2: A Range of Lived Experiences f/ Katie Hill and Angie Craig Sep 12, 2018

Devon sits down with Katie Hill (CA-25) and Angie Craig (MN-02) to discuss the importance LGBT representation and the benefit of a wide range of lived experiences that a candidate brings to the table.

Learn more about Katie Hill at katiehillforcongress.com
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Learn more about Angie Craig at angiecraig.com
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S2 Ep69: Republicans Have No Fucking Plan Sep 12, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss voter suppression in North Carolina, Andrew Cuomo being a dickwad, and Trump's flawed logic in taking credit for the strong economy and job growth.

S2 Ep68: Brett Kavanaugh is a Little Shit f/ Dr. Phyllis Chesler Sep 06, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss Brett Kavanaugh's nomination hearings and the anonymous NYTimes op-ed from a "resistance" member still working in Trump's cabinet. (If that sounds like a bullshit oxymoron, you are correct.)

Devon also sits down with author, professor, and feminist icon Dr. Phyllis Chesler. They talk about her new book, A Politically Incorrect Feminist, and discuss the nuance of modern feminism in the digital age.

S2 Ep67: Crush the Midterms Episode 1: Get Set, GO! Sep 05, 2018

Devon and Marisa introduce the Crush the Midterms tool and talk to Tallahassee mayor and Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum about the importance of volunteers in a successful campaign.

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S2 Ep66: Political Tapeworms Sep 05, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss government deregulation, appointing cabinet secretaries whose job it is to dismantle their departments from the inside out (like a fucking tapeworm), Paul Ryan's PAC releasing classified information on a former CIA agent, and Brett OH FUCK NAW Kavanaugh's SCOTUS nomination.

Don't forget! We also have 2 new shows:

Hellbent Presents Crush the Midterms, produced with the wonderful team at Crush the Midterms and co-hosted by the force of nature Marisa Kabas.

Candid(ate): Real Conversations with Women Running for Office, in partnership with the team at EMILY's List.

Both are fun, fascinating, and really put a spotlight on the importance of the 2018 midterm elections.

S2 Ep65: Candid(ate) Episode 1: The Future is Female Sep 04, 2018

SPECIAL EPISODE: Hellbent Media's newest show, in partnership with EMILY's List.

Our new show, Candid(ate): Real Conversations with Women Running for Office is out today!

This week, Devon Handy sits down with EMILY's List VP of communications, Christiana Reynolds, and EMILY's List president, Stephanie Schirock, to talk about why we see so many women running for office - and why this isn’t just a moment, but a movement; a fundamental change in who is going to lead our country from here on out.

Over the next 10 weeks, Hellbent Media and EMILY's List are going to bring you real conversations with these women. We are going to bring you their stories, told in their own words: their issues, their solutions, and their plans to change their communities and the country as a whole. It’s our pleasure to introduce you to the future elected leaders of this country. The future -- the very near future -- is female.

Be sure to subscribe to the new show on its iTunes page and never miss a conversation with one of these extraordinary women.

S2 Ep64: MCSA: Make Courts Sexy Again f/ Daniella Gibbs Léger Aug 31, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss DeVos' attempt to narrow the definition of sexual harassment on college campuses, ICE seizing passports of American citizens that just happen to be not white, and what the hell evangelicals are doing supporting a non-Christian like Trump (hint: it has to do with judicial nominations.)

Devon also sits down with Daniella Gibbs Léger, the senior vice president for Communications and Strategy at the Center for American Progress to discuss voter suppression, Republican's obsession with the courts, QAnon, and fantasy football.

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S2 Ep63: "Nothing Shines Up a Halo Faster Than Death" Aug 28, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss John McCain's passing, another mass shooting in Florida, a gaslighting piece of trash healthcare legislation put forth by 10 GOP senators, and failed voter suppression in Georgia.

They also announce that Hellbent Media is producing 2 new shows with amazing organizations.

Hellbent Presents Crush the Midterms is in conjunction with CrushtheMidterms.org and will focus on how to be the best possible activist and volunteer in the run up to the 2018 midterm elections.

Candid(ate): Real Conversations with Women Running for Office is in partnership with Emily's List and offers weekly interviews with women running in the 2018 midterms. You'll hear their stories, their issues and their plans to shape the political landscape in 2019 and beyond.

Both shows are produced by Devon Handy and Varsha Venkatasubramanian. Look for the shows next week and every Tuesday until the midterm elections on November 6, 2018!

S2 Ep62: Toxic Masculinity Aug 23, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss toxic masculinity in 3 parts: Manafort and Cohen's crimes and Trump's mob boss mentality, the strength of the Me Too movement as a whole and why men want to take it down so badly, and how making the death of a young white woman about immigrant status instead of male violence keeps toxic masculinity in power.

Devon also sits down with Daniela Contreras, a DREAMer and spokeswoman for the Me Too and Time's Up movements with the National Domestic Worker's Alliance. They discuss fear, immgration status and sexual harrasment in domestic work spaces.

S2 Ep61: All Of The Bullshit Aug 21, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss Trump's racism and why it doesn't matter if there is actually a tape of him saying the n-word. They also discuss DACA, actual threats to national security and exsistaential threats to the Republican party.

S2 Ep60: "The Death Eaters Are In Charge Now" f/ Janae Phillips Aug 16, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss Trump revoking former CIA director John Brennan's security clearance, #NotedDickwad Alex Jones, Sarah Huckabee Sanders intentionally misleading the public about black unemployment, and Trump's overt racism.

Devon also sits down with the Director of Leadership & Education for The Harry Potter Alliance, a group that "turns fans into heroes" and uses Harry Potter and pop culture as a whole to get people into activism. Learn more at https://www.thehpalliance.org/

S2 Ep59: Unite the Right Rally 2: The Rallying Aug 13, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss more family separation issues, including issues that affect more than immigrants at the southern border. They also discuss the effort of neo-Nazis to organize another rally in Charlottesville, (and what an embarrassing flop that was), and they dig into Devon's personal arch nemesis, Betsy DeVos.

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S2 Ep58: Democracy is a Contact Sport f/ Tina Vasquez Aug 10, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss corruption in congress, the press' role in a free democracy and more immigration bullshit. They also cover a few horrific stories of abuse of children being held in ORR facilities after being forcibly separated from their parents.

Devon also sits down with Rewire.News reporter Tina Vasquez for a more in-depth look at the rampant abuse and deaths of those in ICE custody.

S2 Ep57: The White Supremacy Machine Aug 06, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss the NRA's finances, EPA deregulation, the failure of the government to reunify kids were ripped from their parents by this administration, and the lack of process in our draconian immigration system.

S2 Ep56: A Person is Not Illegal f/ Marisa Kabas Aug 02, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss abuse in child detention centers and the practice of forcibly drugging children separated from their parents. They also discuss Trump's panic and Varsha explains tariffs and the impending trade war.

Devon sits down with Marisa Kabas to talk about her new project, Crush the Midterms.

S2 Ep55: Unchecked Cruelty Jul 30, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss kids being re-separated from their parents after finally being reunited, Russia's attempts to meddle in the 2018 midterm elections, and Jeff Sessions' coded language.

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S2 Ep54: Exculpatory f/ Renato Mariotti Jul 26, 2018

Devon sits down with former federal prosecutor and current CNN analyst Renato Mariotti to discuss the Michael Cohen tapes and the declassification of the Carter Page FISA warrants. Spoiler alert: none of it is actually exculpatory evidence.

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S2 Ep53: An Act of War Jul 24, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss this administration's feeble efforts to reunite parents and kids that they forcibly separated, Trump's treasonous week & his triple negative excuse, Devon's time at San Diego Comic Con, and the real-life episode of "The Americans" that we're currently living through.

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S2 Ep52: Abortion Access in the Age of Trump f/ Destiny Lopez Jul 13, 2018

Devon sits down with Destiny Lopez, co-director of All Above All, a group dedicated to lifting restricts that limit women's access to abortion. They discuss what SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh means for Roe v. Wade and how Roe is out of reach for so many women already.

Reminder: Devon will be at San Diego Comic Con next week, so there will be NO SHOWS the week of 7/16. If you're in the area, feel free to contact Devon on Twitter or Facebook for an impromtu SDCC meetup!

S2 Ep51: Weaponzied Democracy Jul 10, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss the bonkers Trump rally, hateful immigration policy, and the ongoing horror of what is going on with the family separation policy at the border.

S2 Ep50: "Hellbent on Controlling Our Bodies" f/ Sung Yeon Choimarrow Jul 06, 2018

Devon sits down with the Executive Director of the National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum Sung Yeon Choimorrow, to discuss the impact of NIFLA v. Becerra and the rise of Crisis Pregnancy Centers on women of color.

S2 Ep49: Where's Your Civility Now, Motherfuckers? Jul 02, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss the new revelations about the so-called "pilot" program in place before the Trump administration announced the official family separation policy, the reshaping of the Democratic Party's base, and our own racist undertones as seen in our leadership's response to Maxine Waters' call for civil disobedience.

S2 Ep48: Korematsu 2.0 f/ Ian Millhiser Jun 28, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss the bullshit coming out of SCOTUS recently and the potential ramifications of Kennedy's retirement announcement. Devon sits down with ThinkProgress justice editor for the second week in a row to go in depth into the SCOTUS decisions and the grim picture that we are facing.

S2 Ep47: It's Not a Dog Whistle, It's a Fucking Foghorn Jun 26, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss the broader immigration policy that Paul Ryan is fucking up beyond repair, the US pulling out of the U.N. Human Rights Commission, Trump's escalating trade war with China, and why it's okay to be pissed the Melania Trump wore a jacket with a not-so-secret message on the back.

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S2 Ep46: Terrible Fucking Peril f/ Ian Millhiser Jun 21, 2018

Devon sits down with author and justice editor of Think Progress, Ian Millhiser. They discuss the Supreme Court, how laws move through an increasingly partisan legal system, and what the actual fuck is going on with the family separation policy. Ian gives a great overview of the Flores settlement and why it is so centrally important to this issue.

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S2 Ep45: Heartless Motherfuckers Jun 18, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss the Inspector General's report about Comey's conduct during the 2016 election and the wider implications of ignoring DoJ and FBI policy. They also discuss the kids being taken from their parents at our southern border and the horrific conditions in which they are being held. They explain why semantics in this instance are dangerous and how to push back against the policy.

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S2 Ep44: KIDS ARE BEING TAKEN AWAY FROM THEIR PARENTS AT OUR BORDERS Jun 12, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss DHS and ICE separating children from their families at our borders, voter suppression in Ohio and the depths of Scott Pruitt's dickwaddery.

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S2 Ep43: What They Didn't Say f/ Imani Gandy and Jessica Mason Pieklo Jun 08, 2018

Devon sits down with hosts of Rewire.News' podcast Boom, Lawyered to discuss the Masterpiece Cakeshop SCOTUS ruling. They talk about what the ruling means, and more importantly, what it DOESN'T mean. They also talk about kitten stationary.

S2 Ep42: A Feckless C...ongress Jun 04, 2018

Devon and Varsha discuss Samantha Bee's use of a controversial word, Roseanne Barr's racism, presidential pardons and SCOTUS' non-decision on the future of civil rights for LGBT citizens.

S2 Ep41: Local Politics is Sexy f/ Jessica Post May 31, 2018

Devon sits down with Jessica Post, the executive director of the Democratic Legislative Campaign Committee, which focuses on getting Democratic candidates elected to state and local office. They discuss getting involved, why state legislatures are so important and what it takes to run a successful state campaign.

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Find a local candidate at http://www.races.dlcc.org to see who is running in your state elections.

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S2 Ep40: Where Are The Children? May 29, 2018

Devon and guest host Varsha discuss 2 separate stories about ICE and the Office of Refugee Resettlement and how this administration's immigration policies are being executed and why. They also discuss North Korea, diplomacy and what Chinese telecommunications company ZTE has to do with Ivanka Trump.

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S2 Ep39: "I'm Not Angry, I'm Just Disappointed" f/ Rabbi Jaclyn Cohen May 24, 2018

Devon sits down with Rabbi Jaclyn Cohen to discuss the complex issues that surround the conflict in the Middle East and she offers an American Jew's connection to Israel. They discuss nuance, compassion, and what needs to be done to break some of the tension in the region and get people talking again.

S2 Ep38: A Fucking Grab Bag of Dystopia May 21, 2018

Devon and VERY SPECIAL GUEST HOST Varsha Venkatasubramanian (Hellbent's very talented researcher) discuss Title X funding, what a domestic gag rule means, the school shooting at a Santa Fe, Texas high school, and the violence against women that lurks behind mass shootings. Hellbent's favorite lawyer, Aditi Juneja, also joins us to help clarify the legal issues surrounding the Trump administration's attempt to implement a gag rule here in the US.

We also learn that Varsha can read in German, BECAUSE OF COURSE SHE CAN.

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S2 Ep37: Women Get Shit Done 2018 f/ Shruti Sandara and Yvonne Wandera May 18, 2018

Devon sits down with Shruti Sandara and Yvonne Wandera to talk about their group, OwnHero, which is aiming to reframe the narrative around sexual abuse and assault. They also discuss what it's like to be two women of color working in Hollywood today and what changes the entertainment industry is slooooowly making.

S2 Ep36: Butter This Guy's Bread feat. Aditi Juneja May 14, 2018

Devon and special guest host Aditi Juneja (lawyer, activist, writer and host of Self Care Sundays podcast) discuss Michael Cohen, John Kelly, just how disgusting this administration is, and the dangerous path towards autocracy that the White House is on. They also discuss Iowa's abortion bill that outlaws abortions at 6 weeks pregnant.

Devon also responds to listener feedback regarding Episode 114: Men Are Fucking Trash.

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S2 Ep35: How Fucked Up It Can Be feat. Aditi Juneja May 10, 2018

Devon sits down with lawyer, writer, activist and podcast host Aditi Juneja. They discuss Aditi's work with Protect Democracy and the most salient threats to the framework of our government. They also discuss how race and gender are weaponized by governments to create authoritarian regimes and how the Trump administration is employing similar techniques. Aditi also talks about her podcast, Self Care Sundays, and what she does to take care of herself in these dark times.

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S2 Ep34: Men Are Fucking Trash May 08, 2018

Devon and Drexel discuss Eric Schneiderman, Melania Trump's "Be Best" nonsense, and what pulling out the Iran Nuclear Deal means for the US's global standing.

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S2 Ep33: The Silence of Racism feat. Ashley Nicole Black May 03, 2018

Devon sits down with comedian, actress and Full Frontal with Samantha Bee writer Ashley Nicole Black. They discuss feminist comedy in a diverse writer's room, talking to Trump voters face-to-face and speaking truth to power.

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S2 Ep32: Kellyanne Kanye Apr 30, 2018

Devon and Drexel discuss the travel ban (but really it's a Muslim ban) and the arguments being made for and against it in front of SCOTUS. They also discuss the White House Correspondences' Dinner and the eyeshadow joke heard 'round the world. Drexel goes into Kanye West's MAGA behavior and why, at his core, he's just like Trump.

S2 Ep31: Our Fucking Reckoning f/ Sharon Kann Apr 26, 2018

Devon sits down with Sharon Kann, the reproductive rights program manager at Media Matters for America. They discuss why media oversight is so crucial in this era of #FakeNews and what has changed - and what hasn't changed - about how the news covers abortion rights and reproductive justice. They also discuss Kevin Williamson's whiney WSJ article and outline who exactly is oppressed in that narrative. (Spoiler alert: it isn't Kevin Williamson)

Devon also discusses a new study that shows white Trump voters were less concerned with economic issues and more concerned about keeping their white privilege intact. (Fucking duh.) The prevailing media narrative that Hillary Clinton ignored the white working class and that's why Trump won is complete and utter bullshit.

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S2 Ep30: Messaging, Messaging, Messaging Apr 23, 2018

Devon and Drexel discuss the 3rd round of student-led school walkouts that took place on Friday, April 20th on the 19th anniversary of the Columbine shooting. They also talk about the DNC lawsuit against Russia, Don Jr., and the Trump Campaign and what it means for Democratic messaging for the 2018 midterms.

S2 Ep29: Ignoring Female Pain f/ Natalie Telyatnikov Apr 20, 2018

Devon sits down with Natalie Telyatnikov, founder of Better Postpartum, an organization dedicated to lowering the maternal mortality rate and help women get through Postpartum Depression and other Postpartum medical issues. Devon also discusses racism in healthcare and how that directly relates to pregnant women of color.

S2 Ep28: What the Actual Fuck, America? Apr 18, 2018

Devon and Drexel discuss race and education in America, and what it means that Paul Ryan is not seeking reelection in November.

S2 Ep27: Raise Hell f/ Cecile Richards Apr 12, 2018

Devon sits down with Cecile Richards, past president of Planned Parenthood, expert organizer, and exceptional troublemaker. They discuss her new book, Make Trouble: Standing Up, Speaking Out, and Finding the Courage to Lead and how Hellions can "raise hell" in their own communities, even if they have never been engaged with the political process in the past. We also get some insight into her fears, future predictions, and, of course, which Hogwarts house she's in.

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S2 Ep26: Trump's Diarrhea of the Mouth Apr 09, 2018

Devon and Drexel discuss the chemical weapons attack in Syria that happened on Saturday, as well as the escalating tariffs Trump is threatening to levy on China.

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S2 Ep25: Sexism. It's Always Sexism. f/ Christina Reynolds Apr 05, 2018

Devon sits down with Christina Reynolds, the Vice President of Communications at Emily's List. They discussed sexism and misogyny directed at women running for office and why more women in politics is always a good thing. To put the interview in a larger context, we included clips from Lauren Underwood, Alexandra Chandler, and Jess Phoenix about their experiences with sexism during their campaigns.

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Take a moment to find out who is running for congress in your district, and if there are progressive women on the ballot, get involoved! Donate, volunteer, go to campaign events. We need more women in politics and we can do it. Women are running, and women are winning.

S2 Ep24: Our Children Can't Breathe Apr 02, 2018

Devon and Drexel discuss Trump's Twitter temper tantrum about DACA and immigration policy and how he doesn't seem to understand that the two aren't actually connected. They also dive into the EPA's push to roll back CAFE (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) regulations to allow auto makers to produce less efficient cars. Devon points out that deregulation is at the root about who pollution harms the most - children in poor communities of color - and why the national rhetoric never seems to turn to that side of these very important EPA decisions.

S2 Ep23: "Because Men Are Fucking Terrible" f/ Wil Wheaton, Felicia Day & Yetide Badaki Mar 29, 2018

Devon had the pleasure to attend an event in support of Hellion Jess Phoenix (CA-25) this week. She sat down with Wil Wheaton, Felicia Day, and Yetide Badaki to discuss why they support Jess, why more women should run, and the importance of scientists in politics. Devon also discusses the census and why this issue makes clear the link between scientific thinking and law making. There are also more interviews from Jess' event on our Patreon.

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S2 Ep22: It's in the Fucking Job Title Mar 26, 2018

Devon and Drexel discuss John Bolton's past of abusive behavior and why his appointment as National Security Advisor poses a risk to our national security. They also discuss Stormy Daniels, Summer Zervos, and Karen McDougal's stories about their past relationships with Trump and what the possible consequences those stories will produce.

We also announced Drexel's NEW SHOW, Bleep What you Heard with Drexel Heard and Friends. We can't wait for y'all to hear it! Follow the show on Twitter for updates @TheBleepingPod http://www.twitter.com/TheBleepingPod

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S2 Ep21: AKA Misogyny feat. Alexandra Chandler Mar 23, 2018

Devon sits down with MA-03 candidate Alexandra Chandler to discuss her extensive background in the intelligence community and why her identity as an openly trans woman is a help, not a hinderance in her campaign.

Devon also discusses the recent Maryland school shooting and bombings in Austin, Texas, and what many news outlets are afraid to say: white men are more likely than any other group to commit acts of violence, particularly acts of violence against women.

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S2 Ep20: Living in a Goddamned Choose Your Own Adventure Novel Mar 19, 2018

Devon and Drexel discuss Stormy Daniels' unique position in going after Trump personally, and how the firing of Deputy Director of the FBI Andrew McCabe is related to Mueller subpoening the Trump Organization for all records related to Russia.

S2 Ep19: Trump Believes in Climate Change feat. Jess Phoenix Mar 16, 2018

Devon sits down with Jess Phoenix, who is running for congress in California's 25th district. They discuss environmental policy, gun violence and the lie that Donald Trump and the GOP love to tell: that they don't believe in climate change. Jess Phoenix, a geologist, assures us that they do; they just want the money from special interest groups that have a stake in denying important enviormental protections.

You can follow Jess Phoenix @jessphoenix2018 and donate and get involved with her campaign at http://www.jess2018.com

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S2 Ep18: Dumped by a Post-It Note Mar 14, 2018

Devon and Drexel discuss Trump's unceremonious Twitter firing of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and why that is so dangerous for democracy. They also discuss the unfolding results of the special election in PA-18. We know now that Democrat Conor Lamb officially won the traditional Republican stronghold, and they discuss his strategy in his campaign as well as why a district that went for Trump by more than 20 points flipped blue just 18 months after the presidential election.

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S2 Ep17: "I Didn't Expect the Misogyny" feat. Lauren Underwood Mar 01, 2018

Devon sits down with Lauren Underwood, who is running for congress out of Illinois' 14th district. They discuss education policy, healthcare in the age of Trump and whether or not mental illness is connected to gun violence.

Donate or get involved with Lauren's campaign at http://www.underwoodforcongress.com

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S2 Ep16: Not My America Feb 27, 2018

Devon and Drexel discuss the NRA's actual reach in Washington, why USCIS (United States Citizen and Immigration Services) changed its mission statement, and are happy to report a bit of good news regarding DACA recipients.

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S2 Ep15: The Privilege That Stopped Me From Truly Understanding feat. Jen Longdon Feb 23, 2018

Devon sits down with Jen Longdon, who is running for Arizona State Legislature in District 24. Jen is a gun violence survivor and passion disability rights advocate. She is also a gun owner who believes in strict gun reform and that assault weapons are truly unnecessary. The cover topics from HR620, which is attempting to gut the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) at a federal level, common sense gun reform and the state of Arizona's educational system.

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTION AND DISCUSSION OF GUN VIOLENCE.

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S2 Ep14: This is Going to Make One Hell of a Book f/ Shannon Watts Feb 20, 2018

Devon and Drexel discuss the indictments Mueller's office handed down on Friday and how 16 Russians and 3 Russian companies ended up creating an ad that said: "Hillary is a Satan, and her crimes and lies had proved just how evil she is." Varsha does not approve of the poor grammar.

Devon also sat down with Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action for Common Sense Gun Reform, on Saturday morning to discuss what the hell happened in Parkland, FL and what we can do to prevent school shootings going forward.

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S2 Ep13: Our Willful Ignorance of Who is Dangerous and Why f/ Laura Moser Feb 16, 2018

Devon sits down with Laura Moser, who is running against a Tea Party Republican in TX-7. Bur first, she discusses the school shooting in Florida and how our country has systematically failed us. This is an intense episode, and listener discresion is advised.

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S2 Ep12: Republicans Don't Have Plans, They Have Scams Feb 13, 2018

Devon and Drexel discuss the red-herring government shut down that happened Friday night and what to expect from the DACA and immigration reform debate, promised to the Democrats by Mitch McConnell. They also dive into Trump's infrastructure "plan," which is basically a pile of garbage dressed up like a federal investment plan.

S2 Ep11: "So I Kept My Mouth Shut and Stayed" f/ Vicki Shabo Feb 08, 2018

Devon sits down with Vicki Shabo, Vice President of National Partnership of Women and Families to discuss the Family Medical Leave Act, or FMLA. This week marks its 25 anniversary since being signed into law. They discuss what FMLA has done for American workers, who is left out and where they want to see family and medical leave go next.

Before the interview, Devon goes deep into the Trump administration's domestic violence problem and why rape culture is so pervasive.

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S2 Ep10: #ReleasetheMe... you know what? Fuck it. Feb 06, 2018

Devon and Drexel discuss the dog-whistle racism in Trump's State of the Union address and what the hell is going on with #ReleasetheMemo. (Spoiler alert: the memo is a total dud. Nothing juicy, except for the fact that Republicans played themselves.)

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S2 Ep9: Women Supporting the Hell Out of Women f/ Lily Herman Feb 01, 2018

Devon sits down with freelance writer and founder of Get Her Elected, Lily Herman. Get Her Elected matches skilled volunteers with women running for office. Once you've filed your papers, you still need a website, mission statements, social media advertising and a whole host of other services that are usually prohibitively expensive for a small or first-time campaign. Her mission is to end that gap. They also talk about sexual misconduct in politics and why Hillary Clinton's decision NOT to fire a male campaign official accused of sexually harassing another campaign staffer was so disappointing.

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S2 Ep8: Nail Biting Manophobic Hellbent Feminist She Devils AND PROUD Jan 29, 2018

Devon and Drexel discuss Trump's attempt to fire Mueller back in June 2017, the #ReleasetheMemo drama stirring up on Twitter and the frustrating coverage of Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

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S2 Ep7: Performing Abortions On-Air in Yosemite Park f/ Lizz Winstead Jan 26, 2018

Devon sits down with comedy legend Lizz Winstead, co-creator of The Daily Show and full-time reproductive rights activist. They discuss the role of comedy in political commentary and why women's reproductive health is often ignored by the media.

S2 Ep6: Hold the Fucking Line Jan 23, 2018

Devon and Drexel discuss the government shutdown that came on Friday as a result of the Democrats withholding their votes on the spending bill until they negotiated a DACA fix. They also discuss why the Democrats ultimately decided to vote to reopen the government with a stop gap spending bill this morning without gaining any real concessions from the Republicans. Sarah is back with Sarah's Shouty Soapbox. This week, she talks about Larry Nassar and the systemic failures that allowed 140+ young girls to be sexually abused.

S2 Ep5: White Supremacy is a Threat to National Security f/ Gina Ortiz Jones Jan 18, 2018

Devon sits down with Gina Ortiz Jones, who is running for congress in Texas' 23rd district. They discuss voting rights in Texas, responsible immigration, and why she believes that white supremacy is a dire threat to our national security.

Follow Gina @ginaortizjones and donate to her campaign at http://ginaortizjones.com

S2 Ep4: Our So-Called President is Racist as Fuck Jan 15, 2018

Devon and Drexel discuss Trump's racist comments and this administration's love for "merit-based" immigration. They also talk about the shocking number of Republican law makers who are not seeking reelection in the 2018 midterm elections. Sarah comes back in her weekly segment "Sarah's Shouty Soapbox" and tackles the the controversy around the Shitty Media Men list.

S2 Ep3: Starved for Inspiration f/ Marisa Kabas Jan 11, 2018

Devon sits down with Maris Kabas, the editoral director for Hope, a new platform that marries news with activism. They discuss news fatigue, educating yourself, Oprah and what you can you do about DACA.

You can find out more about Hope at http://meethope.us

S2 Ep2: Ragtag Team of Racists Jan 08, 2018

Devon and Drexel discuss the bananas comments from Trump from his Camp David meeting with Republican leadership (minus Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III) and what exactly is going on with the "stable genius" tweets from the so-called president. They also discuss with the Oprah speech at last night's Golden Globes with special input from Sarah. Look for an entire bonus block from Devon and Drexel on an impending government shut down and what the hell is going on with CHIP. http://www.patreon.com/HellbentPodcast

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S2 Ep1: My Button is Bigger Than Yours Jan 04, 2018

Devon and special guest host Drexel discuss the trashfire that was 2017, Trump's insistence that his nuclear button is bigger than North Korea's, and Steve Bannon making comments about how the Trump Tower meeting in June 2016 with Jared Kushner, Don Jr. and Paul Manafort was treasonous. They also look forward to the 2018 midterms and discuss some themes that are likely to come up in this year's races.

S1 Ep80: The Democratic Base f/ Neera Tanden Dec 14, 2017

Devon and special guest host Drexel Heard (Host of The Political Beat on AfterBuzz TV @DrexelHeard) discuss Doug Jones' win in Alabama and the Dreamers Act and what it has to do with the impending government shut down.

Devon sits down with Neera Tanden, President of the Center For American Progress to talk about getting Doug Jones sworn in, what that means for the Republican's tax plan. We also discuss what the DNC is trying to reform with their Unity Reform Commission and how sexual harassment permeates our political climate.

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S1 Ep79: Take Out The Trash f/ Jessica Mason Pieklo Dec 08, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss Time's Person of the Year article, John Conyer's and Al Franken's departure from the House and Senate over sexual harassment and assault allegations, and why we as Democrats need to force these men out of office.

Devon speaks with Rewire News' Jessica Mason Pieklo about the Supreme Court taking on the Masterpiece Cakeshop case and what it could potentially mean for LGBTQ rights in the future.

S1 Ep78: Friday Fuckery Dec 04, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss how the GOP passed their garbage tax bill and what Flynn's guilty plea means for the White House.

S1 Ep77: Literal Economic Anxiety f/ Sarah Kendzior Dec 01, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss Trump's most recent racial slurs and the GOP's disastrous tax "reform" bill.

Devon also sits down with Sarah Kendzior to discuss North Korea, net neutrality and how to reinstate faith in our democratic institutions.

S1 Ep76: Fuck Off With Your Nazi Fluff Nov 27, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss net neutrality, the "Me Too" bill going through congress and the NYTimes' awful soft-focus "profile" of a fucking Nazi.

TW/CW: Contains graphic discussion of sexual assault, harassment and Nazism.

S1 Ep75: Cartoon Villains f/ Renato Mariotti Nov 16, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss the allegations against Al Franken, Don Trump Jr's Twitter messages with WikiLeaks, and the hot mess that is the GOP tax plan and how they're trying to morph it into another ACA repeal. Devon sits down with former federal prosecutor and Illinois Attorney General candidate Renato Mariotti to dive deeper into the legal implications of the Russia investigation.

S1 Ep74: Roy Moore, Louis C.K. and the Dickwads That Should be Fucking Gone Nov 13, 2017

Devon and Sarah sit down to discuss Roy Moore and Louis C.K. and how misogynistic dickwads have infected every level of our lives.

S1 Ep73: Election Day 2017: A Blue Fucking Tidal Wave f/ Imani Gandy Nov 09, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss the results of the 2017 election and what this means for Democrats moving into 2018. Devon also sits down with Imani Gandy (@AngryBlackLady) to talk about her reactions to the past year and what this administration is trying to do to reproductive care.

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S1 Ep72: The Vicious Cycle of Gun Violence Nov 06, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss yet another mass shooting that happened in Texas on Sunday. They also talk about the Republican's tax bill introduced to the House, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross' connections to high level Russian officials, and Mueller's investigation into NYC cockroach Mike Flynn.

S1 Ep71: It's Indictment O'Clock f/ Julie Balutis Nov 02, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss the Mueller indictments against Paul Manafort & Rick Gates and George Papadopoulos' guilty plea. Devon sits down with Julie Balutis to talk about the upcoming Virginia governor's race.

S1 Ep70: The Age of Gaslightenment Oct 26, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss Jeff Flake and the importance of charismatic dissenters in the Republican party, diversion tactics the Trump administration is using to take focus off of the ongoing Russia investigation, and give an update on the Jane Doe abortion story.

Episode title is a quote from the Twitter profile of Sarah Thyre. You can follow her at https://twitter.com/sarahthyre

S1 Ep69: The Trump Administration is Full of Fucking Liars Oct 23, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss John Kelly's assertion that Rep. Frederica Wilson lied about what she heard when Trump called Myeshia Johnson, the widow of fallen soldier Sgt. La David Johnson. They also explore the war on women's rights, and how the government denied a lawful abortion to a pregnant minor and how they want to push the "rhythm method" as birth control.

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S1 Ep68: Lie, Deny, Rinse & Repeat f/ Caroline Orr Oct 19, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss Trump's non-reaction to the death of 4 Green Beret soldiers in Niger. They also talk about his disgusting and shameful call to one of the soldier's widow and his politicizing of the death of John Kelly's son.

Devon sits down with Caroline Orr, @RVAWonk, to discuss the Russia investigation and being harassed on social media.

S1 Ep67: Shit Pie Trifecta Oct 16, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss #WomenBoycottTwitter and the problem with White Feminism. They also talk about Trump's Executive Orders designed to end Obamacare, Health and Human Services' insidious new strategic plan language, and the complexities of the Iran Deal and what Trump is trying to do by refusing to recertify the deal.

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S1 Ep66: Rage Blackout f/ Andi Zeisler Oct 12, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss Big Data in the 2016 presidential election and how Russia used major social media platforms to manipulate voters. Devon sits down with Andi Zeisler, co-founder of Bitch Media, to discuss rape culture, Jemele Hill and who we are really grateful for.

S1 Ep65: White Men are Canceled Effective Immediately Oct 09, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss the Trump administration's obsession with controlling women and the links between free or low-cost birth control and women in poverty. They also name the Dickwad of the Week.

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S1 Ep64: Our National Fucking Nightmare Oct 02, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss the shooting in Las Vegas that happened Sunday night. It was the deadliest in U.S. history.

S1 Ep63: "Firebrand" is a Helluva Euphemism for Bigoted Motherfucker f/ Natalie Montelongo Sep 28, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss special elections, voter suppression and the GOP's turn to extremism, as signified by Alabama senate candidate Roy Moore. Devon sits down with Natalie Montelongo, the National Organizing Director for Voto Latino, an organization that mobilizes Latinos to get politically active and vote. They award the Hellion of the Week award to some true heroes in the fight against Obamacare repeal.

S1 Ep62: Don't Let The Bastards Get You Down Sep 25, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss North Korea, the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico, and professional athlete's protests against police brutality and systemic racism that. They also award TWO Dickwads of the Week.

S1 Ep61: We Were Nuanced, Then the Universe Delivered Trump f/ Pantsuit Politics Sep 21, 2017

Devon and Sarah sit down with the brilliant hosts of Pantsuit Politics, Beth Silvers and Sarah Stewart Holland for their first-ever cross over podcast! They four of them talk about the Graham-Cassidy healthcare mess and how the Russia investigation is starting to heat up.

Please check out Pantsuit Politics at http://www.pantsuitpoliticsshow.com or on your favorite podcast app. They are whip smart and hilarious.

S1 Ep60: Normalizing the Trump Administration Isn't Fucking Cute Sep 18, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss big data's role in the Russian interference in the 2016 election, and how that is possibly starting to connect back to the Trump campaign. They also talk about the cult of normalization and why Sean Spicer at the Emmys is more than just not funny - it's dangerous. They also bestow the Dickwad of the Week to King Dickwad himself. It's been that kind of week.

S1 Ep59: Healthcare, With Jazz Hands! f/ Catherine Vaughan, CEO of flippable Sep 14, 2017

Devon and Sarah are finally reunited (though still long distance). They discuss healthcare, Democratic strategy and HRC. Devon sits down with Catherine Vaughan, the CEO of flippable.org to talk about how Democrats can win vulnerable Republican seats. They also award the Hellion of the Week.

S1 Ep58: The End Times are Here & the Name is Donald Fucking Trump Sep 11, 2017

Devon and guest host Melissa McEwan discuss the natural disasters hitting the country. They talk about climate change, the political nature of the discourse and why the fuck Mike Pence is giving the national updates. They bestow Dickwad of the Week on 2 very deserving recipients.

S1 Ep57: Trump's Dickwaddery? There is No Limit with Julie Balutis and f/ Lauren Duca Sep 07, 2017

Devon and special guest host, Julie Baluits (@resisterhood), discuss DACA, Nancy Pelosi and the Charlottesville to DC March.

Devon also sits down with Lauren Duca to talk about gaslighting, Silicon Valley oligarchy and dealing with online harassment. And shoes, because we can all like more than one thing at a time.

S1 Ep56: Russia is Still a Fucking Thing f/ Drexel Heard, II Aug 31, 2017

Devon and special guest host, Drexel Heard, sit down to discuss Trump's tax policy speech in Missouri, his self-centered and self-serving visit to Corpus Christi, Texas, how much he lied about his business ties in Russia, and the loyalty of his friends and staff. They also award Hellion of the Week to an entire state, a Hellbent first.

Let's all send good thoughts to Sarah! She will be back ASAP.

S1 Ep55: Hurricane Trump is a National Fucking Disaster Aug 28, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss Trump's pardon of #NotedDickwad Joe Arpaio, the state of the DACA program, and Hurricane Harvey and the Trump administration's godawful response. The also bestow the Dickwad of the Week.

S1 Ep54: Stop Trying to Make A New President Trump Happen Aug 24, 2017

Devon and Sarah sit down long distance to discuss Trump's fucking campaign rally (almost 3 years out from the next election), the transgender ban in the military, and more Russian emails. They also award the Hellion of the Week and talk about the love in the podcast community.

S1 Ep53: May God Help Her Smash the Patriarchy Aug 21, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss the Secret Service, Steve Bannon's exit from the White House, and voter suppression. They also name the Dickwad of the Week. #feminist #feminism #trump #voter suppression #bannon #healthcare

S1 Ep52: Fuck Nazis f/ Matthew A. Cherry Aug 17, 2017

Devon and Sarah continue to cover the Charlottesville terrorist attack and discuss the reactions to Trump's ridiculous press conference in which he does NOT denounce nazis. They also sit down with Matthew A. Cherry and talk about his upcoming short film, Hair Love and why representation matters in all forms of media.

#feminist #feminism #interview #charlottesville #terrorism #nazis #trump

S1 Ep51: Racist Motherfuckers Extraordinaire Aug 14, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss the Charlottesville rally and the reactions to the racist motherfuckers who put it on. They also discuss the White House's refusal to call white men terrorists. They also renamed the Donald Trump Dishonor in Dickwaddery to simply "Dickwad of the Week." This week's dickwad is an entire fucking state.

Quick note: Devon talks about a UN commission warning the US that protester rights are in jeopardy. It was a UN report, but not from a specific commission.

#feminism #feminist #racism #terrorism #KKK #dickwads

S1 Ep50: Doomsday Prepping f/ Melissa McEwan Aug 10, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss disastrous North Korean policy and how Trump's off-the-cuff threats may lead to actual war. They also discuss the FBI's predawn raid of Paul Manafort's home and the implications for the ongoing Trump/Russia scandal. They sit down with the brilliant Melissa McEwan to discuss Mike Motherfucking Pence and the unique destruction a Pence presidency could bring.

#feminist #feminism #trump #russia #scandal #news #politics #pence #healthcare #NorthKorea

S1 Ep49: Literal Fucking Receipts Aug 07, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss the DOJ's obsession with leakers and reporters, Mueller cranking up the heat on the Trump/Russia scandal, top officials testifying agains Trump, and caftans. They give the Donald Trump Dishonor in Dickwaddery to a real piece of work. (Spoiler alert: He works at Fox News.) #feminist #feminism #trump #russia #scandal #leakers #DOJ

S1 Ep48: Faux Fucking Populists f/ Carlos Maza Aug 03, 2017

Devon & Sarah discuss the DOJ's decision to take on affirmative action programs at colleges and universities and the new RAISE Act, aimed at cutting legal immigration into the U.S. in half. They also sit down with Carlos Maza to chat about media coverage in the age of Trump and why comedians maybe the best political commentators we have right now.

They also award the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery.

S1 Ep47: Holy Healthcare, Batman! Jul 31, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss the Democratic party's betrayal of their female base, who the real heroes in this healthcare battle are, and Trump's violent rhetoric at a police rally. They also give the Donald Trump Dishonor in Dickwaddery to a man who feeds into violence against transwomen.

S1 Ep46: Maverick My Ass f/ Stacey Abrams Jul 27, 2017

Devon and Sarah sit down with gubernatorial candidate & Georgia House Rep. and Stacey Abrams about the future of the Democratic party, romance novels, and Star Trek. (You do NOT want to miss this interview).

They also discuss healthcare (duh), Trump's attempt to ban transgender service members from the military, Trump's ridiculous speech in front of the Boy Scouts of America, and why McCain is certainly not a maverick. (Though we here at Hellbent HQ do wish him well and hope his treatments are successful.)

They award the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery.

S1 Ep45: Backwards, and in Motherfucking Heels Jul 24, 2017

Devon and Sarah reunite in spirit after a long week apart. While still a long-distance episode, they discuss healthcare, Russia and how ridiculous our newscycle has become. Devon geeks out on San Diego Comic Con 2017. They award the Donald Trump Dishonor in Dickwaddery to someone who is TOTALLY NOT A RACIST ASSHOLE*!!!

*Spoiler alert: he is totally a racist asshole.

S1 Ep44: Everybody Fucking Hates Ted Cruz Jul 17, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss the continuing healthcare saga, how much everybody hates Ted Cruz, a couple of small but interconnected Russia stories, and what we should focus on in these overwhelming times. They also award the Donald Trump Dishonor in Dickwaddery to a disgusting excuse of a human.

S1 Ep43: Jesus Fucking Christ, Donald Trump, Jr. f/ Tracy Chou Jul 13, 2017

Devon and Sarah reunite in Los Angeles and discuss the latest scoop in the Trump-Russia scandal (it came from Trump's own son) and the fucking train wreck that is the Senate healthcare bill. They also talk to engineer and activist Tracy Chou about tech, discrimination, and politics.

They award the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery.

S1 Ep42: It's PEAK Fuck This Shit O'Clock Jul 10, 2017

Devon & Sarah emerge from hibernation/their first break since they started on this bananas train to discuss the G-20 Summit, Donald Trump, Jr. and a quick (and partial) list of the Trumpland bullshit they missed last week. They "award" the Donald Trump Dishonor in Dickwaddery.

We've missed you, Hellions!

S1 Ep41: We'll See You in Court, Motherfucker f/ Saira Hussain Jun 29, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss domestic emoluments clause violations, the new travel ban policies and go into so Russia updates. They talk to Saira Hussain, an Attorney with the Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Asian Law Caucus, about immigration and criminalization during the Trump era.

They also award the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery.

S1 Ep40: The Death Party Jun 26, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss the newly reinstated travel ban, healthcare & how to explain to Republicans why you should care about other people, Obama's reaction to Russian interference into the 2016 presidential election, and self-care.

They "award" the Donald Trump Dishonor in Dickwaddery. It's a 3-way tie this week, because it's that kind of Monday.

S1 Ep39: Republicans Always Fall in Fucking Line f/ Brittany Packnett Jun 22, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss the GA-6 and SC-5 Special Election results, the awful health care bill that we are FINALLY able to see, and Man Bun Ken. They talk to the brilliant Brittany Packnett about representation in politics, getting women in office and what we can be grateful for these days.

They also award the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery.

S1 Ep38: A Nesting Doll of Attorneys Jun 19, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss the GOP's health care bill that the Senate is trying to push through without adequate input or debate, a Civil Rights Commission that is investigating the Trump administration, Trump enriching himself via the presidency, and more about the widening net of the Trump Russia investigation, headed by special counsel Robert Mueller. They also award the Donald Trump Dishonor in Dickwaddery.

S1 Ep37: Smarter by Osmosis f/ Sarah Kendzior Jun 15, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss how completely off-the-rails the news cycle has been lately. The dive into gun control, healthcare concerns, and the open investigation into Trump's obstruction of justice. They talk to the brilliant Sarah Kendzior, who gives them some serious perspective on Trump, authoritarianism, and what the hell to do next.

They also award the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery.

S1 Ep36: Mueller? Mueller? Mueller? Jun 13, 2017

Devon & Sarah discuss shady-ass congressional Republicans, health care, and dive into the ongoing Trump Russia investigation, including what Sessions might say in his public testimony happening today, June 13. They "award" the Donald Trump Dishonor in Dickwaddery.

S1 Ep35: Comey Covfefe f/ Katelyn Burns Jun 08, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss the Senate Intelligence Committee's public hearing with James Comey, who was fire by Trump for having the gall to investigate him for colluding with Russia. (Or for mishandling the Hillary Clinton email server case, depending on who in the White House you actually talk to...) They award the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery. They also interview writer Katelyn Burns.

S1 Ep34: Bitch, I Sent You Scientists Jun 05, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss Trump pulling out of the Paris Climate Agreement, Trump starting an international incident with a Tweet, the NSA leaked report about Russian interference in the 2016 election, and the suspicious timing of the Trump administration trying to lift sanctions on Russia. They also award the Donald Trump Dishonor in Dickwaddery.

S1 Ep33: Leslie Knope it the Fuck Up f/ Julie Balutis Jun 01, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss the erosion of civil rights, Trump trying to get rid of birth control mandates in the Affordable Care Act, and more Russia Investigation updates. They also chat with Julie Balutis, a long time Democratic Party volunteer and community organizer. They award the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery to a Hellion who was recently elected to local office.

S1 Ep32: Russia Investigation Bonanza May 29, 2017

Devon & Sarah discuss what the hell is going on with the Russia Investigation, Jared Kushner's role in creating back channel communications with Russia, and how The Kush's privilege has shielded him from what amounts to treason. They award the Donald Trump Dishonor in Dickwaddery.

S1 Ep31: A Thunderbolt of Resistance f/ Erica Sackin May 25, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss GOP fuckery, the ever-evolving TrumpRussia story, the disaster that is the AHCA CBO score, and speak to Erica Sackin, the Director of Political Communications for Planned Parenthood. They also award the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery

S1 Ep30: Plead the Fucking 5th May 23, 2017

Devon & Sarah discuss the absolutely BANANANANANAS news cycle that dominated last week, including more revelations on the TrumpRussia investigation and the horrible budget that the White House released. They "award" the Donald Trump Dishonor in Dickwaddery.

S1 Ep29: The Subpoena Pen is Mightier f/ Wendy Davis May 17, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss Trump divulging TOP SECRET information to the Russians, Comey's memos, and the call for Trump's impeachment. They also speak with feminist hero Wendy Davis about her latest project, Deeds Not Words. They award the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery.

S1 Ep28: Nobody Puts Comey in a Corner May 15, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss voter suppression, drug sentencing, freedom of speech, and updates on the Comey firing and related Trump Russia investigation. They "award" the Donald Trump Dishonor in Dickwaddery.

S1 Ep27: Fucking Up the Cover Up f/ Shannon Watts May 11, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss the status of the TrumpRussia investigation, arresting journalists, and some James Comey firing updates. (Spoiler Alert: The White House cannot seem to keep their story straight).

They also interview Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. They discuss gun control, feminist activism, and the importance of Moms in the gun control debate.

They award The Maxine Waters Award in Badassery.

Minisode: Trump's Tuesday Night Massacre May 10, 2017

Devon & Sarah assemble like the fucking Avengers to discuss yesterday's late-breaking news that Trump fired FBI Director (the head of the investigation into Trump/Russia collusion in the 2016 election). They are shocked.

S1 Ep26: It's Sally Yates O'Clock May 08, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss Kushmeister's latest ethics violation, Trump cutting addiction outreach services, the French election, Flynn being a general hot mess, and, of course, Sally Fucking Yates dressing down Republican senators. They "award" the Donald Trump Dishonor in Dicwaddery to a whole bunch of assholes.

S1 Ep25: Being A Woman is a Preexisting Condition f/ Marcus Johnson May 04, 2017

Devon & Sarah discuss the AHCA dumpster fire, how to get the dickwads out in 2018, James Comey, and some fucking female Trump official who doesn't believe in birth control. They interview Marcus Johnson, a writer and political scientist. The round out the week by awarding the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery.

S1 Ep24: "Diversity of Thought" is Bullshit May 01, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss ordering Trump's drunk ass a Lyft home to New York forever, dictatorship-esque tendencies, EPA's literal nonsense in response to removing climate change data from their website, and the New York Times' latest round of bullshit. They "award" the Donald Trump Dishonor in Dickwaddery.

S1 Ep23: 100 Days of Fuckery Apr 27, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss Trump's first 100 days of failure, tax cuts for the wealthy, net neutrality, and Jared Fucking Kushner. They award the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery.

S1 Ep22: Checks and Balances, Bitch Apr 24, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss an embarrassment of riches, re: Trumpland bullshit, the French presidential election, and how neither the House nor Senate have pulled their shit together on the Russia investigation. They award the Donald Trump Dishonor in Dickwaddery.

S1 Ep21: We Can Be Superheroes f/ Sarah Kuhn Apr 20, 2017

Devon and Sarah interview author Sarah Kuhn and talk about representation in the media, her new book, Heroine Worship, and the comic books with the best fashion. Devon and Sarah also discuss Russia nonsense and some Trumpland bullshit. They award the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery.

S1 Ep20: International Dick Pic Apr 17, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss international and domestic policy, how Trump has absolutely no understanding of how government works, and worse, doesn't have an ideology to speak of. They also cover what is going on the Resistance and bestow the Donald Trump Dishonor in Dickwaddery to a lot of people.

S1 Ep19: Let Them Eat Cake Apr 13, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss Russia (with a particular emphasis on Carter Fucking Page and Paul Fucking Manafort), how unsurprising it is that Donald Trump has no fucking clue what he's doing with either foreign or domestic policy, and why gun control is a seriously feminist issue. They also award the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery.

S1 Ep18: Donald Trump Will Never Be Fucking Presidential Apr 11, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss the Syrian strikes and what they mean in a broader political context, more Trump administration staff shake ups, and self-care. They award the Donald Trump Dishonor in Dickwaddery.

S1 Ep17: Gor-Such A Fucking Asshole Apr 07, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss dog poo, raw sewage (aka Devin Nunes and Bill O'Reilly respectively), and Neil Motherfucking Gorsuch. They also call Mitch McConnell a dickwad for throwing a temper tantrum and pulling the nuclear option after One. Fucking. Nominee. They award the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery.

S1 Ep16: White Men Need to Shut the Fuck Up Apr 03, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss how distorted our view of Trumpland has become, some Russian-scandal bullshit, and the absolute tenacity of noted dickwad Michael Flynn. They award the Donald Trump Dishonor in Dickwaddery.

S1 Ep15: Maxine Waters Brought the Motherfucking Fire Mar 30, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss the mystical journey around their audio quality, GOP bullshit, immigration, and how it is impossible to defeat Maxine Waters in any way, so mediocre white dudes shouldn't even try. They also award the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery.

S1 Ep14: Devin Nunes is a Shady Motherfucker Mar 28, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss (In person! For the second time today!) the evermore complicated Russia web of lies, Jared Kushner, Devin Fucking Nunes, and general Trumpland bullshit. They award the Donald Trump Dishonor in Dickwaddery.

S1 Ep13: Get Ready for Impeachment Mar 23, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss Russia bullshit, healthcare bullshit, and Supreme Court bullshit. They also discuss their post-Trump impeachment party looks. They award the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery

S1 Ep12: James Motherfucking Comey Mar 20, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss trolls, James Comey and the investigation into Russia's interference in the 2016 election, general fuckery in the intelligence committee hearings, and exactly how unpopular Trump is these days. They also award the Donald Trump Dishonor in Dickwaddery, formerly known as the Donald Trump Dishonor in Deep Shame.

S1 Ep11: She Did it Her Fucking Way Mar 16, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss sports (really!), Trump's tax return, Rachel Maddow, sexist criticism, and the disastrous CBO report on the GOP's healthcare plan. They also award the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery.

S1 Ep10: Drip, Drip, Drip Motherfucker Mar 13, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss making a Patreon, a whole bunch of bullshit about close Trump associates, how much smarter they are than our president, and elections that look good for Democrats. They award the Donald Trump Dishonor in Deep Shame to particularly racist asshole.

S1 Ep9: Dickwads be Gone Mar 10, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss listener feedback, merch, how everyone on the fucking planet hates the GOP health care proposal, and a few notable dickwads from the past few days. They also award the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery to two very deserving women and one shark.

S1 Ep8: Is That a Fucking Christian Thing to Do? Mar 07, 2017

Devon and Sarah get together in person, have a drink and discuss ICE dickwads, wiretapping, and the alt-left's misogyny problem. They also talk about humanity and being a decent fucking person.

They award the Donald Trump Dishonor in Deep Shame.

Drunkisode: Jefferson Beauregard Fucking Sessions Mar 03, 2017

Devon and Sarah get drunk and discuss late breaking news about notable dickwads, including Jeff Sessions, Mike Pence and Jared Kushner.

S1 Ep7: Repackaging Autocracy Does NOT Make it Democracy Mar 02, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss personal growth, a new lineup of Russia-connected dickwads, the danger of Trump's Russian ties in general, and why praising Trump's tone at the Joint Session address is fucking bullshit. They also award the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery and have some exciting news about everyone's favorite segment.

S1 Ep6: Endless Stream of Dickwads Feb 26, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss Sean Spicer in a bunny suit, the ridiculous brogressive rhetoric around the DNC chair race, media nullification, and leaking a story about trying to catch leaks. They award the second ever Donald Trump Dishonor in Deep Shame.

There is also a tiny bonus if you listen all the way to the end this week!

S1 Ep5: A Classic Case of Too Many Dickwads Feb 23, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss a Russian oligarch dickwad, how much of a dickwad Jeff Sessions continues to be, and a couple of Congress' most notable dickwads. They also discuss Trump's new immigration policy and how he will always be King Dickwad. They award the Maxine Waters Award in Badassery.

S1 Ep4: Some Douchebag on Some Other Douchebag's Show Feb 21, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss Jake Tapper, sanctuary cities, Mar-a-Lago (BECAUSE THIS IS WHERE OUR LIVES ARE), why psychoanalyzing the president is NOT helpful, and a couple of douche bags jerking each other off. They also introduce their brand new award: The Donald Trump Dishonor of Deep Shame and its first recipient.

Minisode 1: Assemble Like the Fucking Avengers Feb 16, 2017

Devon and Sarah assemble like the fucking Avengers to discuss late breaking reports that Trump's aides were in contact with Russian intelligence during his campaign... over a year ago.

S1 Ep3: Sally God Damn Yates Feb 15, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss egregious spelling errors, booing Jason Chaffetz, the never-ending insufferability of Brogressives™ and MICHAEL FUCKING FLYNN. They also bestow their weekly Maxine Waters Award in Badassery on not one but TWO very deserving women.

S1 Ep2: Nevertheless, She Persisted Feb 08, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss gratitude, idiotic foreign policy, Trump's inability to LITERALLY turn on the fucking lights, and gun control. They also name the first ever recipient of The Maxine Waters Award of Badassery.

S1 Ep1: b: We're Going Full Fucking Game of Thrones Feb 02, 2017

Devon and Sarah discuss self care in these crazy times, the Women's March, intersectional feminism, and how women are leading the resistance against Trump. They also discover a shared love for Maxine Waters, the baddest bitch in congress. And remember: THE NORTH REMEMBERS AND WE ARE COMING FOR YOU ASSHOLES. (That's a really geeky Game of Thrones reference, for those of you who aren't watching the best show on television.)

S1 Ep1: It's Fuck This Shit O'Clock Feb 01, 2017

Devon and Sarah introduce themselves and take a bird's eye view of sexism and misogyny during the 2016 election cycle, focusing on the insidious and often-denied gender bias against Hillary Clinton. They make fun of "Bernie Bros" and swear a lot.

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