American Fever Dream

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#476 We’re Doing It, Joe! Apr 29, 2021

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Sami, Bryan, and Amanda react to President Biden’s address to Congress and the nation. They break down the strongest and most surprising moments, and check in on how Fox News is handling it. They reflect on the first 100 days of the Biden administration and consider the most meaningful moments, from symbolic to substantive. Finally, they check in on America’s favorite disgraced mayor Rudy Giuliani.

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#475 What’s Up With This Fake Kamala Harris Story? Apr 28, 2021

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Alise, Kaitlin, and Amanda celebrate the completion of Sup’s inoculation program and discuss why it’s hard to tell the difference between vaccine symptoms and being in your 30s. Then, they break down the fake and retracted news story that the government handed out copies of Kamala Harris’s children’s book. How did a clearly inaccurate claim take off so quickly? And what does it tell us about how Republicans will approach 2024? Finally, they explain the ranked choice voting system that will determine New York City’s next mayor.

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#474 Fight For Your Right To (Preserve Your) Party Apr 27, 2021

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Milly, Bryan, Amanda, and Alise break down the most influential numbers from this week’s Census data, and explain how they could change the landscape of electoral politics for decades. They explore the factors that have led to decreased birth rates and how Biden wants to tax the rich to make it easier to create more people. Finally, they unpack Caitlyn Jenner’s run for California governor and the factors that led to Gavin Newsom’s potential recall.

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#473 Stop Normalizing Obnoxious CEOs Apr 26, 2021

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Milly, Sami, and Amanda react to this year’s historic and unusual Oscar ceremony, and explain how the show’s past blind spots can derail it despite increased representation. They also discuss new numbers showing that many Americans aren’t returning for second vaccine doses, and why our broken culture of work is to blame. Then, they break down why SNL might have invited a controversial CEO to host, what it says about the state of entertainment, and the myth of the self made, aspirational male billionaire.

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Afternoon Tea With Holly Whitaker Apr 23, 2021

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In this episode of Afternoon Tea, Sami is joined by Holly Whitaker, Founder and CEO of Tempest and author of Quit Like A Woman. They start with a conversation about Holly’s experience and journey to sobriety. Next, they talk about the parallels between the cigarette and alcohol industries and how drinking patterns have shifted over the years. They also discuss the origin and history of Alcoholics Anonymous and its ties to patriarchal ideas. Then, Holly talks about the story behind Tempest and shares its approach to recovery that focuses on the root cause of addiction. Finally, it’s time for The Four Questions, which leads to a conversation about the importance and power of self healing.

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#472 Climate Crisis Jamboree Apr 22, 2021

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Bryan, Alise, and Amanda are back for a fun-filled Earth Day bonanza. First, they run through all the festive items at betches.co/supshop. Then they debrief on President Biden’s climate summit and what it means to reduce emissions by half by 2030. They give an update on the Green New Deal and why we need to regard the climate crisis the same way we have COVID. Finally, they play a hilarious game of Would You Rather: Earth Day edition and consider who should be damned to eternity to pick up dead birds from wind turbines.

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#471 Black Girls Deserve Childhood Apr 21, 2021

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Sami, Kaitlin, and Amanda are back to react to the guilty verdict in the trial of Derek Chauvin. They reflect on the year it took to get here, how rare the conviction is, and why they fear it won’t impact future attempts to hold police accountable. Then, they discuss the police shooting of Ma’Khia Bryant, and Kaitlin shares her own experience with over-policing as a teenager. Finally, they discuss how both Darnella Frazier, who filmed George Floyd’s death, and Bryant have been deprived the privilege of youth.

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#470 A Blunt Assessment Apr 20, 2021

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Milly, Alise, and Amanda kick off 4/20 by sharing a few cannabis-related anecdotes. They also break down the chances for federal legalization and why Joe Biden is being a narc about it. Then, they discuss the continued fallout from Maxine Waters’ statement about the protests, and explain why it’s disingenuous to compare it to Trump’s incitement of violence on January 6. Finally, they share a story from New Jersey of police harassing and arresting Black teens for riding bikes.

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#469 Minneapolis Awaits The Verdict Apr 19, 2021

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Sami and Bryan start the week with the a few updates on the Indianapolis FedEx shooting last week including what we know about the shooter’s history and possible motives behind his actions. They also reflect on the current worrying rise of gun violence in America as the country begins to reopen and return to a degree of normalcy. Then, they discuss the trial of Derek Chauvin as we enter into the final stage of the trial, and how the city of Minneapolis is preparing for the potential unrest following the verdict. Finally, they talk about the GOP’s outrageous attempt to remove Maxine Water from Congress following her statements promoting social justice, led by none other than Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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Afternoon Tea With Hallie Jackson Apr 16, 2021

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In today’s episode of Afternoon Tea, Sami is joined by Hallie Jackson, NBC News Senior Washington Correspondent and MSNBC anchor. They start with a conversation about Hallie’s career trajectory prior to her joining MSNBC in 2014. Next, Hallie shares some of the most challenging things she’s reported on, covering the biggest stories from our nation's capital, as well as what it was like co-moderating the 2020 Democratic debate in Las Vegas. They also chatted about Hallie’s recent exclusive reporting on American extremism, the recent mental health fallout from the Capitol insurrection, and her experience giving birth in the early days of the pandemic. Lastly, it’s time for the final segment, where Sami gets a chance to answer The Four Questions herself.

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