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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:

#765 Running With Subpoenas Sep 28, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Sami, Kaitlin

Topics:

Why conservative groups are trying to stop Biden’s student debt forgiveness program
Texas’s top law enforcement officer fled from a subpoena. We peel back the layers on *just how bad* Ken Paxton is for Texas and the rule of law (vote for Rochelle Garza for Texas AG on Nov. 8!)
The Jan. 6 committee postponed the hearing because of Hurricane Ian. Or did they? We speculate some other reasons behind the delay.

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#764 The Most Unlikeable Candidate Of The Midterms Is… Sep 27, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise

Republicans have unleashed their newest boogeyman
Analyzing the candidates in Arizona’s Senate race (Sen. Mark Kelly vs. Blake Masters)
Why does the young far-right idolize Ted Kaczynski
The ongoing protests in Iran and how the government is suppressing women’s fight

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#763 Women, Social Media, And Conspiracy Theories Sep 26, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Cristen Conger

Topics:

Cristen discusses her deep dive into the history and present of women, culture, and conspiracy theories. Why do Joe Rogan bros get all the coverage when there are literal far-right wellness influencers?
How conspiracy theories target women and play on vulnerabilities around femininity and motherhood
The direct line between anti-ERA activism and the Tiktok girlies on your For You Page who say work is bad for women

To hear more on this topic, listen to Cristen Conger’s two-part series on the “Unladylike” podcast

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#762 A Bad Week For Cheaters Sep 22, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise

Topics:

Our most basic Fall confessions
Trump has a series of delightful losses, including a $250 million civil lawsuit in New York and a hand-picked special master who didn’t get the corruption memo
How the Adam Levine cheating scandal mirrors a larger conversation around gender dynamics
What’s getting us through the week

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#761 Your 5-State Midterms Plan Sep 21, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda Duberman, Amanda Brown Lierman

Topics:

Amanda Brown Lierman (Obama WH, DNC, executive director of Supermajority) joins to share a game plan for the next 50 days (!) until the midterms
Why some of the most effective organizing has nothing to do with phone calls to strangers (stay with us)
How to influence the midterms with Supermajority to win key races in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania

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#760 Adnan Syed And The ‘Serial’ Era Sep 20, 2022

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Hosts: Milly, Alise

Topics:

The entire population of Puerto Rico lost water and power due to Hurricane Fiona. What has and hasn’t happened since Hurricane Maria to make this tragedy worse?
Adnan Syed’s conviction has been overturned. What does this mean for his future, and for the family of Hae Min Lee?
We reflect on the problematic elements of the 2014 phenomenon “Serial” and how society costumes murder as entertainment.

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#759 Senate Senioritis? Sep 19, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Sami

Topics:

The Queen’s funeral marks the end of wall-to-wall coverage in the UK and the US. We appreciate – and critique – the compulsory mourning.
Why the United States is also fixated on the coverage
The Senate is delaying an important vote on same-sex marriage. They have an explanation - but we’re not buying it

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#758 The GOP’s Abortion Hail Mary Sep 15, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise

Topics:

Ron DeSantis had migrants abducted from Texas and flown to Martha’s Vineyard. Will he pay for his cruelty? Unlikely.
The Republican strategy behind Lindsey Graham’s 15-week abortion ban. Will voters fall for it?
Unpacking the week in pop culture, from hysterical reactions to “The Little Mermaid” to the nationwide shutdown for Queen Elizabeth’s death

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#757 The White House Vibes Are High Sep 14, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Sami

The hosts interview members and friends of the Biden White House to discuss a signature legislative achievement ahead of the midterm elections. Featuring interviews with Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, OMB Director Shalanda Young, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (New Mexico), and White House Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy

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#756 We Hate The Ivy League Now Ft. Malcolm Gladwell Sep 13, 2022

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Hosts: Sami Sage & Malcolm Gladwell

Topics:

Malcolm Gladwell starts off by sharing the inception of Revisionist History and the idea behind his "Magic Wand Experiments" theory.
Sami dives into The Triplicate System, its original purpose, and how it can either benefit or hinder todays healthcare system.
Malcolm introduces his new series "I Hate The Ivy League".

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