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#340 Do You Know Who My Dad Is? Episode 3: The Bush Family Sep 25, 2020

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The Betches Sup presents the third 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, Bryan leads us through the family history of one of the most powerful dynasties in American history, the Bush family. First, they talk about the origins of the family’s wealth and power. Next, they discuss the many scandals and highlights of President George H.W. Bush’s political career. Plus, they talk about how nepotism led George W. Bush to walk in his father’s footsteps (and copy his playbook along the way). Finally, they close things out with a game of “Bush or Bull” featuring a collection of surprising facts about the Bush family.

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#339 Who’s The Dream RBG Replacement? Ft. Jess Morales Rocketto Sep 24, 2020

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Bryan and Amanda do a quick catchup on yesterday’s headlines, including the announcement that no criminal charges will be filed related to Breonna Taylor’s death. How do you have a murder without a murderer? Then, they discuss Trump’s most recent threat to the election: refusing to commit to a peaceful transfer of power. What will the days, weeks, and months leading up to the election look like? Then, Amanda is joined by Jess Morales Rocketto, co-founder of Supermajority, to discuss the group’s epic weekend of action that’s basically a virtual Coachella for politically engaged women.

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#338 Is It Fair To Pack The Courts? Sep 23, 2020

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Alise, Kaitlin, and Amanda are back to talk about the next steps in the battle to replace Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. They run through the Republican senators vowing to confirm a Trump pick before election day. Is it naive to be disappointed in Mitt Romney? They discuss possible maneuvers at the Democrats’ disposal: is it even possible to block a vote before election today? Finally, they discuss why the concept of “court packing” isn’t a radical response, but the only ethical one we have.

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#337 What’s Actually Threatening The Election? Ft. Jenny Cohn Sep 22, 2020

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Sami is joined by election security advocate, attorney and writer Jenny Cohn, to talk about the biggest threats to our voting systems this year. They start with a list of the most concerning issues for election security in 2020. Next, they discuss some of the historical examples of troubling election moments in the recent past, and what those can teach us about this time around. Finally, they close things out with some tips for making sure your vote gets counted.

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#337 What Now? Sep 21, 2020

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Amanda and Sami discuss the expected yet unthinkable passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday. They reflect on Ginsburg’s legacy and look ahead to confirming her replacement, which Mitch McConnell vowed to do within hours of her death. They discuss Republican hypocrisy, cover the most constructive ways to move forward, and share the potentially radical 2021 scenarios Democrats are finally giving serious consideration. Finally, they discuss the consequences the next Supreme Court Justice could have on matters of life and death.

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#336 Do You Know Who My Dad Is? Episode 2: Hollywood Sep 18, 2020

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The Betches Sup presents the second installment of this 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, our hosts are talking about two of the most storied families in Hollywood history. First, Alicia examines the Barrymore family, from their roots as acting royalty in the late 19th century all the way to Drew Barrymore’s rise to stardom. Next, Bryan talks about the Disney family and how the descendants of Walt and Roy Disney continue to reap the benefits of their labor to this day. Finally, they close things out with another round of Do You Know Who My Dad Played, all about actors whose famous lineage might surprise you.

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#335 Trump vs. Science: Vaccine Edition Sep 17, 2020

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On today’s episode, Alise and Bryan are talking all about Trump’s repeated contradictions of the director of the CDC. They start with Dr. Redfield’s announcement that it will likely take about six to nine months for all Americans to be vaccinated and to achieve large-scale immunity. They react to a series of audio clips featuring the president’s outright denial of these remarks, and baffling criticism of mask use. Next, they talk about a top administration official who is taking a leave of absence after going on a wild Facebook Live rant accusing the CDC of sedition. Finally, they close the show with a conversation about the latest news in JK Rowling’s troubling remarks.

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#334 Is It Sexist To Compliment Kamala Harris’s Outfits? Sep 16, 2020

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Amanda, Sami, Kaitlin and Alise are back for a conversation about sexism in the 2020 general election. What lessons have the media learned from 2016, and where have we fallen short? Where is the line between celebrating female empowerment and being sexist? Is it ever appropriate to compliment a female candidate's appearance? They also discuss whether we hold ourselves to a lower standard when it comes to discussing women whose views we don’t agree with and why maybe that’s okay. Finally, they consider why it’s sexist to expect more from women than men even though women often over perform.

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#333 “The Uterus Collector” Sep 15, 2020

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Sami and Amanda are back to run through the absentee ballot challenges threatening to undermine the election result -- and what you need to know to make sure yours is counted. Then they describe a shocking whistleblower complaint alleging horrific conditions in ICE Detention Centers where doctors are performing a suspiciously high rate of hysterectomies on women, with one doctor performing so many they earned the nickname “the uterus collector.”

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#332 Trump Is Literally Sweeping Climate Change Under The Rug Sep 14, 2020

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Amanda and Bryan are back to mark six months since the pandemic posed a national emergency and 50 days out from election day. They reflect on the past six months as the U.S. passes 200,000 deaths while our Canadian neighbors celebrate their first day without death. They debrief Trump’s illegal Nevada rally in which he unlawfully assembled thousands of people for an indoor rally, and look ahead to his visit to California, which he has told to “sweep the floors” to avoid additional climate disaster.

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