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#846 Trump’s Indictment: What’s Next? Mar 31, 2023

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In a full circle moment Sami and Alise react to the news that Donald Trump has been indicted by a grand jury in Manhattan over a hush money payment made to Stormy Daniels. Yup, they got him with the case that started the Betches Sup podcast.

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#845 I Love My Homophobic Mom ft. Zach Zimmerman Mar 30, 2023

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Addressing Monday’s tragedy in Nashville, what Republicans won’t do about it, and what it means for teachers
Comedian Zach Zimmerman joins to talk about his new book “Is It Hot In Here? Or Am I Suffering For All Eternity for The Sins I’ve Committed on Earth.” How does he handle talking politics with his conservative family, let alone writing about them? Plus, that time a lady stole fancy chocolate from his bag.
Republi-Can You Not lie about Bernie’s wealth?

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#844 The Teens Don’t Deserve This! Mar 27, 2023

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Is the ski collision trial of the century actually the Gwynessaince? We discuss why the Utah courtroom has transfixed a nation.
Utah passes sweeping social media restrictions for kids that would allow parents to monitor accounts, including private messages. This is… not the regulation flex we were looking for.
V Spehar of Under The Desk News shares insights from the TikTok congressional hearing after being seated right behind CEO Shou Chew, explaining the unintended consequences of cutting off 150 million users from other parts of the world.

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#843 What’s The Real Likelihood Of A TikTok Ban? Mar 23, 2023

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Why hasn’t Trump been arrested yet? We read between the lines.
Tiktok’s CEO makes the case against a ban in the US. What actually makes the app more dangerous than other platforms? (It’s not the issue getting the most attention.)
Ron DeSantis was always going to expand his “Don’t Say Gay” rules
Are Men OK? We check in on a US representative who seems a little *too* worked up about plant-based milks.

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#842 A Trump Arrest & An Arresting Read ft. Ari Shapiro Mar 20, 2023

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Why does Donald Trump think he’s getting arrested tomorrow?
How a Trump indictment could impact the 2024 Republican primary
NPR’s Ari Shapiro joins to peel back the curtain on his new memoir “The Best Strangers In The World,” which chronicles his career in journalism and live performance (IYKYK). He reflects on the anti-LGBTQ sentiment he witnessed as a teen in Oregon, his long career of reporting across the globe, his many creative iterations including as a singer for Pink Martini, and of course, his favorite JLO movie.

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#841 Gender Equality Is *How* Far Away? Ft. Ms. Pat Mar 16, 2023

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Would the US government actually ban TikTok?
How Ronald Reagan killed Ms. Pat’s dog
A series of women’s rights and women’s wrongs, starting with the UN head’s claim it will take 300 years to achieve gender equality
Is a statue for the unborn coming to the Arkansas capitol?
Unpacking accusations of “wokeness” around Silicon Valley Bank as we revisit the query: Are Men OK?

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#840 Who Got Robbed This Weekend? Mar 13, 2023

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The group chat debriefs on the 2023 Oscars: Michelle Yeoh triumphs, Jamie Lee Curtis has a controversial win, the Academy rewards fatphobia, and Ozempic gets a lifetime achievement award
The pandemic began exactly three years ago. Who were we in 2020, and who are we in 2023? We discuss collectively + personally
Why we’re frustrated by the Silicon Valley Bank rescue
Politicians did stand up at an exclusive dinner this weekend. We rate their jokes.

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#839 Women’s Rights & Women’s Wrongs Mar 09, 2023

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Why is our International Women’s Day hangover so brutal this year?
The aftermath of Walgreens’ bizarre pledge to deny abortion medication to patients in states where it’s legal. Why did the move prompt such a reaction, and are other pharmacies really the heroes?
Sarah Huckabee Sanders weakens child labor laws in Arkansas
Women thriving this week: From single women who’ve overtaken their married peers and the woman who could singlehandedly ban TikTok in the US to Anna Wintour’s upcoming veto.

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#838 Biden Lights Up The D.C. Groupchat Mar 06, 2023

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On the demise of one of America’s most high profile couples: Kellyanne and George Conway (Ok, Tom and Ariana too)
Has CPAC lost all of its far-right influencer cred?
President Biden pisses off his besties over D.C. criminal reforms. Why can’t Democrats ever stick the landing messaging around crime?

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#837 Ghosted By Student Loan Forgiveness? Mar 02, 2023

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Joe and Jill Biden caused a political scandal by ordering the same rigatoni dish at D.C. restaurant. Was this egregious behavior?
Will the Supreme Court block Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan? And will young people blame Biden if they do? We look ahead to the decision and potential aftermath
Bringing in women’s history month with a roundup of women who, despite it all, managed to thrive this week

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