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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:

#755 Whose Queen Was She? Sep 12, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Alise, Sami

Topics:

Reacting to the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the aftermath. Who decides what’s “appropriate” when a controversial public figure dies?
What to expect from King Charles’ reign. Is he the royal climate activist the world needs?
Why the speculation about why Trump is in D.C. might be overblown

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#754 Operation London Bridge Sep 08, 2022

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Hosts: Milly, Amanda

Topics:

The Queen has passed away. What happens in the UK now? Breaking down “Operation London Bridge”
Why the school year began with teacher’s strikes across the nation – and the future of education of teachers aren’t valued
The racist uproar over the blockbuster Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones series
What’s getting us through the week

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#753 Hillary Clinton Left Chelsea Where?! Sep 07, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Alise, Kaitlin

Topics:

Revealing the gems from Hillary Clinton’s press tour and why she’s the Barbie of politics (in a good way… stay with us…)
A federal judge in New Mexico finally wields the 14th amendment to remove an insurrectionist from office! Does this change the game for participants in elected office?
Reflecting on Serena Williams’ legacy and making the (easy) case for why she’s the greatest athlete of all time

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#752 We’re Worried, Darling Sep 06, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Sami, Milly, Alise

Topics:

Alise debriefs on her midwestern summer vacation and the top three stories that broke through her news fast
How Joe Biden reclaimed “Brandon”
Breaking down public drama surrounding Olivia Wilde, Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, and Shia Labeouf
Analyzing which elements of the story – and its popularity – are sexist and which have nothing to do with gender

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#751 Marry A Man? In This Economy? Sep 01, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Rae Sanni

Topics:

We bring in September by debating whether JLo actually bans Virgos from her sets. Would she be justified in doing so?
The big Trump Mar-a-Lago debrief you’ve been waiting for: breaking down the DOJ’s 36-page clap back and analyzing the mess of documents on the floor. Plus, Milly reveals her own Mar-a-Lago secret.
New data shows single women have more wealth than single men, proving that having a wife is the ultimate key to career success.

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#750 WTF Is Going On With Abortion Laws Right Now? Aug 31, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Kate Smith, Senior Director of News Content, Planned Parenthood

Topics:

South Carolina’s late-night abortion vote takes a disappointing turn
How the decline of local news has made it harder to communicate the impact of local government on reproductive access
Why anti-abortion candidates are hiding from their extreme stances

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#749 Where Is Taylor Swift's Roe Activism? Aug 30, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Camille, Bridget

Topics:

Debriefing on last week's visit from Senator Gilibrand and Milly Tamarez's night at the VMAs
Why hasn't Taylor Swift made more forceful statements on reproductive rights?
A broader conversation about approaching political progress via caution vs. confrontation - and why stan culture may soon meet its end
How can we respect older generations in politics while recognizing it's time for transition

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#748 The Most Important Midterms Races No One Is Talking About Aug 29, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Amanda Litman

Topics:

Amanda Litman, co-founder of Run For Something, joins for our regular debrief on the elected positions progressives need now to avoid another Roe-level shock in the future
Why it’s actually a pretty big problem that the US government is made up of mostly old people
What election subversion attempts will look like in 2024
Why you and your friends should run for office even if you think you’ll lose

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#747 Join The Department of Offense Aug 25, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Danielle Moodie

Topics:

Biden’s modest student debt cancellation prompts whines about “fairness” from the party bankrolling tax cheats
Why we should stop justifying student debt forgiveness and force conversations about corporate greed instead
How opposition to student debt relief mirrors a coordinated, sinister effort to undermine and defund public education

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#746 Hot Senate Summer Ft. Kirsten Gillibrand Aug 24, 2022

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Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Kirsten Gillibrand

Topics:

New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (!) joins to reflect on the Senate’s hard-won victories throughout the Biden administration, from climate policy to health care prices to infrastructure. She shares the emotion behind her viral speech urging men to join women in the fight for reproductive rights and discusses how the Supreme Court’s Roe decision has motivated voters across the country. Senator Gillibrand also details her bipartisan efforts to finally make paid leave happen and gives a tease for what she and her colleagues could do with more reinforcements. Finally, the senator shares a perfect day off.

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