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#536 What’s Happening In Afghanistan Ft. Mosheh Oinounou Aug 16, 2021

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Journalist Mosheh Oinounou joins Bryan and Amanda to break down the chaos and devastation in Afghanistan. He explains how the Taliban managed to take over Kabul so quickly, the effort to evacuate Americans and the tens of thousands of Afghans who helped us over 20 years, and what the US government failed to anticipate in its withdrawal. Finally, they consider the fate of women and girls whose rights and lives hang in the balance.

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#535 Afternoon Tea With John B. King Aug 12, 2021

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On this episode of Afternoon Tea, Sami hosts former US Secretary of Education John B. King, who is currently running for governor of Maryland. To kick things off, John shares the trajectory of his life so far, from leaving school at an early age to being part of the Obama administration and beyond. After that, they discuss the recent controversy surrounding Critical Race Theory, and why the whole issue is clouded by misinformation and bad-faith arguments. They also discuss his thoughts on the current state of education in the US and his policy ideas on how to improve the education system to better serve the needs of the country. To round it all off, they end by discussing his vision for the state of Maryland as he campaigns to become its governor.

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#534 Un-Blurred Lines Aug 11, 2021

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Alise, Amanda, and Kaitlin start with an unfortunate story involving Subway, Megan Rapinoe, and Alise’s first job. Then they discuss the fallout from Governor Cuomo’s resignation. Who is Kathy Hochul and what is she walking into? They react to Cuomo’s claim the lines have been “redrawn” and why disgraced Democrats are more likely to resign than Republicans. Then they preview the upcoming battle over the reconciliation bill and debt ceiling.

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#533 Bad Governor’s Club Aug 10, 2021

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Milly, Alise, and Amanda discuss the Senate’s newly passed infrastructure bill before learning mid-show that Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York has resigned. They react to the surprising move and what’s in store for future governor Kathy Hochul. Then, they discuss why Governors Greg Abbott and Ron DeSantis are willing to let children die before admitting they were wrong about the pandemic and the state of outbreaks in Louisiana and Arkansas

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#532 Cuomo And Climate Aug 09, 2021

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Sami and Amanda reflect on their favorite moments from the Olympics as the bizarre 2020 games come to an end. They discuss updates on disgraced New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and react to Brittany Commisso’s dramatic interview accusing him of crimes. Finally, they break down the UN’s petrifying new report that promises a century of hell, unless….

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#531 Got Vaxxed? Aug 05, 2021

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Today, the hosts start off with another round of COVID updates as NYC becomes the first city to announce vaccine requirements for indoor events. Then, they discuss the recent controversy around Hollywood’s lack of meritocracy, kicked off by casting announcement of the short film THE RIGHTWAY. They round off the show with the Buzzworthy News headline brought to you by Dame, this time about Rihanna becoming the coolest billionaire yet.

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#530 Vaccines And Finstas ft. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy Aug 04, 2021

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The hosts start with a quick convo with U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy about what he’d tell the vaccine reluctant if he had a finsta, breakthrough infections, and why we already have the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel: vaccines. Then, Kaitlin and Sami join to react to the new eviction moratorium and the Attorney General investigation into Governor Andrew Cuomo for sexual harassment and assault.

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#529 In The Same (House) Boat Aug 03, 2021

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Alise, Bryan, and Amanda are back to break down Congress’s mad dash to finish its to-do list before senators simply must leave for vacation. They share easter eggs from the bipartisan infrastructure bill and what $550 billion actually gets done, and try to place blame in the eviction moratorium meltdown. Finally, they react to Senator Lindsey Graham getting COVID on Joe Manchin’s houseboat.

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#528 (Man)Date Me ft. Lane Moore Aug 02, 2021

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Sami and Amanda are joined by comedian and guest host Lane Moore to indulge our collective rage about the pandemic and how they’re coping as Lane embarks on a 30-city tour. Then they react to Matt Damon letting go of his favorite gay slurs and why it took the 50-year-old actor so long to say goodbye. For the Dame Buzzworthy news segment, they discuss Scarlett Johansson suing Disney+ for lost earnings related to “Black Widow.”

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#527 Bending Over Backwards Jul 29, 2021

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Milly, Alise, and Amanda discuss the insufferable series of white men attacking Simone Biles for taking care of herself, rising COVID cases in Tokyo, and how these Olympic games could impact professional athletes long-term. Then, they break down the controversy surrounding DaBaby’s homophobic comments the same week a prominent Democratic donor was convicted for murdering gay Black men.

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