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#636 Justice For Leslie Jones Feb 08, 2022

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Amanda, Milly, and Alise react, again, to Joe Rogan’s inability to follow the rules governing society. They discuss if his generous use of racial slurs warrants a stronger reaction from Spotify than COVID misinformation and wonder why a man paid $100 million is allowed to get away with both. They contrast this with NBC appearing not to hire Leslie Jones to provide Olympics commentary. What do both of these headlines tell us about whose voices are actually silenced?

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#635 Congress’s Toxic Workplace Exposed Feb 07, 2022

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Sami and Amanda react to the police shooting of Amir Locke and the many failures that led to the 22-year-old’s death. Why do police deem Amir Locke more dangerous than Kyle Rittenhouse? Then they dive into the cultural impact of the @Dear_White_Staffers Instagram account, and how a few congressional office horror stories emboldened hundreds to share their own anonymous stories of low pay, verbal abuse, mistreatment, and poor health. From nursing to teaching to government work – why are America’s most vital workers subjected to so much misery?

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#634 Why Is The Doctor’s Office So Terrible For Black Women? Feb 03, 2022

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Alise, Amanda, and Milly react to Rudy Giuliani making an appearance on “The Masked Singer” and discuss the cascade effect from Andrew Cuomo’s misconduct. Then, OB-GYN Dr. Heather Irobunda joins us to unpack how media platforms have failed to respond to COVID misinformation. Then they unpack the factors within the medical community that contribute to prejudiced and substandard care for Black women, and how this intersects with other societal biases. And of course, they fan girl over Rihanna being pregnant herself.

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#633 Whose Classroom Comfort Actually Matters? Feb 02, 2022

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Alise, Amanda, and Kaitlin react to bomb threats against more than a dozen HBCUs on the first day of Black History Month. They compare this to fights over history in the classroom and whose comfort at school we *actually* value. Then they break down new info about Trump’s role in the coup attempt long before January 6, and how a few random dudes convinced him to draft executive orders to seize voting machines. Finally, they discuss Donald’s paper shredding habit.

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#632 How Do You Prepare To Interview Bill Barr?! ft. Margaret Brennan Feb 01, 2022

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Amanda and Sami are joined by Face the Nation moderator Margaret Brennan. She pulls back the curtain on the number 1 rated Sunday show and explains how she prepares questions for politicians who don’t want to give answers, shares the most difficult interviews she’s done, and reflects on being a female anchor. They also discuss what balanced journalism looks like in 2021 and her approach to covering the election. Finally – what does a Sunday morning news anchor do on Saturday nights?!

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#631 Spotify Addresses Joe Rogan Controversy Jan 31, 2022

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Sami and Amanda unpack a flurry of headlines related to Spotify’s treatment of the Joe Rogan podcast. They detail which public figures have pulled their music and podcasts and react to Rogan’s 10-minute video addressing the controversy. The hosts explain how Spotify could make things right without deplatforming Rogan. Then, Sami breaks down Russia’s threat to invade Ukraine in the context of Vladimir Putin’s global ambitions. And what exactly do people mean by “World War 3?”

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#630 A Conversation With A Holocaust Survivor Ft. Pinchas Gutter Jan 27, 2022

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Today, in honor of the International Holocaust Remembrance Day, Sami interviews Pinchas Gutter, a Holocaust survivor who is commited in educating people through telling his incredible story. Pinchas walks us through his whole life story and his memories from growing up in Poland before the occupation, and how his life changed forever once the Nazis invaded. They also discuss the state of the world today, and all the initiatives Pinchas has been a part of in order to ensure that his story as well as those of other survivors are forever preserved.

To learn more about the USC Shoah Foundation and their valuable work, visit: https://sfi.usc.edu/. If you are interested in donating to the organization, you can do so by texting TESTIMONY to 41444.

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#629 BREAKING SCOTUS RETIREMENT NEWS Jan 26, 2022

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Alise, Amanda, and Kaitlin start the show moments after the news that liberal Justice Stephen Breyer will retire, paving the way for Biden to add a Black woman (or maybe, several?) to the Supreme Court. Then, they dive into news that the SAT will go digital and reflect on their own test-taking experiences while zooming out to look at how standardized testing contributes to inequality. Then, they look at two affirmative action cases in the Supreme Court that could prohibit schools from considering race as a factor in admissions.

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#628 Hot Mic Joe Makes Epic Comeback Jan 25, 2022

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Alise, Milly, and Amanda react to breaking news that Jennie Nguyen has been fired from “Real Housewives.” Then, they make some space to discuss the psychological and emotional toll of the second pandemic winter and accept that “normal” times may never return. Then, they discuss Sarah Palin testing positive for COVID ahead of her trial against the New York Times for defamation and share details and potential outcomes of her libel suit.

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#627 Congressional Reset Ft. Ali Vitali Jan 24, 2022

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NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent Ali Vitali joins Sami and Amanda to preview what to expect in Congress between now and the midterms. She shares her inside reporting on how Democrats might move forward with voting rights and Build Back Better, what’s *actually* going on in Joe Manchin’s head, if any Republican might surprise us, and prospect for paid leave. She also shares which senators are the hardest to chase and the best footwear for Capitol Hill before previewing how Democrats in Congress could pass legislation to protect abortion rights.

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