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**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 Sami Sage will tenderly guide you through the biggest moments in politics and pop culture with a healing dose of perspective and humor. Rather than spiral over the latest unprecedented event, the hosts dig for the 2024 political tea you *really* want to hear while offering all the information you need to be an empowered citizen, without the side of despair to keep you up at night.
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Latest Episodes:

#776 Dangerous Women To Watch This Fall Oct 18, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Sami, Emily Tisch Sussman

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We dive into the Arizona Governors’ race and trace how Kari Lake went from Obama voter to the MAGA movement’s best hope for a political future
Why Democratic candidate Katie Hobbs decided not to debate Kari Lake – do we agree with this choice?
Pollsters say voters care more about “economic” issues than abortion. We ask: Do they hear themselves?!

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#775 Corruption Is The Ultimate Kitchen Table Issue Oct 14, 2022

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Hosts: Sami Sage & Sarah Kendzior

Topics:

Sarah explains why she chose to write her book about how a culture of conspiracy keeps America complacent.
How the impact of money on journalism has limited what information people can access.
How an average people can become media and news literate.
Why the “blue state” and “red state” framing is dangerous and why talks of succession are problematic.

Check out Sarah’s book: They Knew: How a Culture of Conspiracy Keeps America Complacent

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#774 What Alex Jones Can’t Pay Back Oct 13, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise

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Alex Jones owes Sandy Hook families a billion dollars. Can we put a price on how he’s damaged public discourse?
The LA City Council President finally resigns – but her views represent a kind of racism that will persist
Italian-American Rick Caruso claims to be “Latin” in mayoral debate against Karen Bass
Midterms Madness: Which Senate candidate saw 14 family members endorse his opponent?

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#773 Hollywood Shock Oct 12, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Kaitlin

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Why is Tucker Carlson so repulsed by Joe Biden’s love for his son?
Unpacking the ableism revealed by John Fetterman’s first post-stroke sit-down interview
Shockingly racist statements from LA City Council members prompt calls for resignation

Follow Kaitlin’s Patreon at patreon.com/gothamgirlblue

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#772 Real Housewives Of Politics Oct 11, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Alise, Milly, Nelini Stamp of the Working Families Party

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Nelini Stamp, national director of strategy for the Working Families Party, joins us to unpack what’s driving the conversation in the three weeks before midterms
Why Wisconsin voters face such dramatically different candidates in a razor-tight race
How turning out in Pennsylvania can help us fix the Senate *and* protect against another election theft attempt
What do people like about Dr. Oz?
Why Nelini’s latest efforts involve raising political awareness via the Real Housewives

Follow Real Housewives of Politics at @rhopol. Find candidate guides at workingfamilies.org/candidates/

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#771 Stop Choosing Hot Actors To Play Serial Killers Oct 06, 2022

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Hosts: Milly & Alise

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We all know the movie “Blonde” is based off the fictional book about Marylin Monroe, but did it really need to be a Republican anti-abortion ad?
Netflix is at it again with releasing “Dahmer - Monster: the Jeffery Dahmer Story” and decided to categorize it under LGBTQ content.
Circling back from Tuesday’s round of Fuck, Marry, Banish (or Arrest), Alise and Milly explain why they decided to arrest Brett Favre over his corruption case misusing millions of dollars in welfare funds to build a new volleyball stadium.

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#770 Abortion Is The Midterms MVP Oct 05, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Sami, Kaitlin

Topics:

Why Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s first days of oral arguments were so satisfying
How Democrats are embracing sinister abortion messaging to drive suburban women to the polls
John Fetterman: John Wick of Pennsylvania?

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#769 Fuck Herschel, Marry Kanye, Banish Musk Oct 04, 2022

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Hosts: Milly, Amanda, Alise

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Herschel Walker paid for a girlfriend’s abortion despite being anti-choice
Kanye West’s manic escalation on full display with “White Lives Matter” Paris Fashion Week stunt
Elon Musk meddles in Ukrainian affairs

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#768 Rein In The Supremes Oct 03, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Sami

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Kim K has to cough up $1.2 million to the SEC. Here’s why she probably couldn’t care less
The Supreme Court’s awkward, historic, and slightly nauseating fall semester
Sure looks like Donald Trump just invited his supporters to hurt Mitch McConnell. Will the party hit back? Unlikely.
A interview with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. For more, subscribe to EXTRA, EXTRA with Sami Sage

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#767 Pennsylvania And Periods Sep 29, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Alise, Ginny Hogan

Topics:

Awaiting a full assessment of Hurricane Ian’s destruction
Marjorie Taylor Greene is back on the dating market
Ginni Thomas is talking to the January 6th committee
Midterms debrief 40 days out, with a focus on the Pennsylvania and Georgia governor races
New data shows COVID vaccination did impact periods. Should women have been offered more information at the time?

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