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#350 Bloody Eyes And Flies: VP Debate Reaction Oct 08, 2020

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Amanda, Bryan, and Sami are back for your VP debate recap. They run through some of the creative liberties candidates took with the questions and how Mike Pence gave Kamala Harris the meme of the election. They discuss each candidate’s strongest and weakest moments and why both sides seemed evasive on SCOTUS questions. Finally, they luxuriate in Fly Gate and catch up with the leader of the free world, who is calling his deadly disease a gift from god and blaming Gold Star families for infecting him.

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#349 Ineptitude Is Contagious Ft. Rep. Mikie Sherrill Oct 07, 2020

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Alise, Kaitlin and Amanda are back to check in on the state of the White House outbreak and the president’s alleged recovery. They discuss why the White House has no credibility when it comes to their claims about negative tests, and react to news that Stephen Miller has tested positive and how this should have impacted tonight’s vice presidential debate. Finally, they cover new reporting that Jeff Sessions and others in the Justice Department demanded infants be separated from parents despite objections from prosecutors.

After that, Amanda chats with Rep. Mikie Sherrill about parenting during a pandemic and why the national security community has come out for Biden in full force.

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#348 What Happens When Trump Comes For Your Dad? Ft. Samantha Cohen Oct 06, 2020

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Today Sami is joined by Samantha Cohen, daughter to former Trump confidant Michael Cohen, to discuss her experience growing up in the orbit of the Trump family. They start with a conversation about the revelations surrounding inappropriate comments the president made about her at age 15, as well as the reaction to a recent Vanity Fair article on the same topic. Next, she shares what it was like interacting with someone like Ivanka at a young age, and how it feels to see the Trump children operating in the White House. Plus, she explains her perspective on the psychological factors that lead the president to act the way he does. Finally, they close the show with her feelings on the way the public views her father today.

NOTE: This episode was recorded prior to the president's COVID-19 diagnosis

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#347 Trump’s COVID Timeline Doesn’t Add Up Oct 05, 2020

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On this episode of the Sup, Sami and Bryan are back to talk about everything we know regarding the president’s COVID diagnosis and subsequent hospitalization. They discuss the timeline of his positive test and examine the conflicting statements about how early he knew he had the virus. Next, they talk about his public statements on Twitter and the joyride he took in a secret service vehicle to wave at supporters outside the hospital, putting lives at risk. They also discuss the many people from Trump’s inner circle that have contracted the virus. Finally, they close things out with a conversation about what this all means for the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett.

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#346 Dangerous Deadly Morons (Trump Has COVID) Oct 02, 2020

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In an emergency episode of the Betches Sup Podcast, our hosts react in real-time to the news that President Trump and the First Lady have COVID, as well as the new tapes of the First Lady sh*t talking Christmas.

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#345 Do You Know Who My Dad Is? Episode 4: The Kennedy Family Oct 02, 2020

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The Betches Sup presents the fourth installment of the 8-episode limited series exposing the connections you never knew existed: Do You Know Who My Dad Is? explores dynastic nepotism and the effects it has on media, culture, and our current political system. Hosts Bryan Russell Smith and Alicia Angeles are talking all about the privilege that leads inexperienced and unaccomplished children of powerful people to get ahead.

On this week’s episode, Alicia guides us through the lineage of another one of the most powerful dynasties in American history, the Kennedy family. First, they discuss the rise of JFK’s father Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. and how he groomed his sons for a life in politics. Next, they discuss the success of the Kennedy sons, including JFK’s time as president, and cover the many scandals the family endured. Finally, they close things out with a game of “Kennedy or It Can’t Be” all about some of the most surprising Kennedy family trivia.

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#344 So What The Hell Is A Proud Boy Anyway? Oct 01, 2020

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On today’s episode, Bryan and Alise are back and start the show with some of the lingering after effects of this week’s presidential debate. They react to Donald Trump’s attempt to claim that he doesn’t know who the Proud Boys are, and discuss the response from several Republican lawmakers. Plus, they talk about the Commission on Presidential Debates stating that it would be making changes to the structure of future debates “to ensure a more orderly discussion.” Finally, they close the show with updates in the Breonna Taylor case.

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#343 “Stand Back, Stand By”: Debate #1 Reaction Sep 30, 2020

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On today’s Betches Sup podcast, Sami, Kaitlin, and Amanda debrief on the first debate of the general election. They run through the night’s most memorable moments, from the name-calling to Trump’s shockingly frank embrace of white supremacy. They discuss what newly engaged voters told us about how they interpreted the debate and the impact it might have on turnout. Finally, they consider if the debate was a total waste of time and make predictions if the next one will even happen.

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#342 Do People Care That The President Doesn’t Pay Taxes? Sep 29, 2020

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On this episode of the Sup, Alise and Bryan start things off with a preview of tonight’s debate, including which topics will be covered, what’s at stake, and exactly what you should look out for. Then they dive into the details of the bombshell New York Times report featuring details about the president’s tax returns and what they reveal about his finances. Do voters even care that he doesn’t pay taxes? Finally, they close things out with Trump’s nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett, who starts meeting with senators this morning.

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#341 Debate Preview Ft. Biden National Press Secretary TJ Ducklo Sep 28, 2020

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Amanda is joined by TJ Ducklo, national press secretary for former Vice President Joe Biden's presidential campaign, to discuss Joe Biden’s strategy for tomorrow’s debate in Ohio. How will the campaign use the debate to continue Biden’s swing state momentum? Ducklo also explains how the Supreme Court vacancy has -- and hasn’t -- changed the debate calculus, and speaks to Biden’s overall consistency as a candidate. Finally, we ask TJ if low expectations for Trump help or hurt Joe Biden.

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