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#321 You Ask, We Answer: Q&A Part 2 Aug 28, 2020

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Alise, Sami, Bryan, and Amanda are back for round two of our mailbag episode to answer some of your sillier questions, from which reality TV show we’d be on to our favorite Spice Girl. They also share some insight into what goes into creating the Sup every day and what they do to unwind.

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#320 Republican National Invention: RNC Night 3 Aug 27, 2020

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Bryan and Alise start the show with an update on the Category 4 Hurricane Laura and talk about the devastating effects it has already had in Louisiana and Texas. Then they discuss 17 year-old Kyle Rittenhouse, who was arrested and charged with homicide in a fatal shooting that left two dead during protests Tuesday night in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Next, they react to the historic strike by professional athletes last night, as players from the NBA and WNBA refused to take the court. Finally, they attempt to debunk the many lies and misinformation spread yesterday during night three of the Republican National Convention.

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#319 Karen Bass Wants You To Make A Voting Plan Right TF Now Aug 26, 2020

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On Women’s Equality Day, Amanda speaks with Rep. Karen Bass of California, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. They discuss voter suppression efforts that have persisted far past the 19th Amendment and how the White House and Mitch McConnell have refused to sign legislation protecting Americans’ right to vote. They also address the fact that 65 years after Emmett Till’s murder, lynching is still not a federal hate crime. Rep. Bass describes Congress’s efforts to pass police reform and how a Joe Biden victory is critical to this effort.

Rep. Bass also wants you to make your voting plan TODAY. Text VOTE to 30330 to learn more about registering and visit iwillvote.com to make a plan.

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#318 WHY ARE WE YELLING? RNC NIGHT 1 Aug 25, 2020

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Alise and Bryan are back today with special guest host Chris Burns (@fatcarriebradshaw) to recap night 1 of the Republican National Convention. They run down the most batsh*t moments, from an oral surgeon praising Trump’s COVID response to Kimberly Guilfoyle’s CAPS LOCK speech. They translate instances of veiled racism and play back examples of explicit white nationalism. Finally, they consider how the festivities looked to people who don’t obsessively watch politics.

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#317 Kellyanne Gone-way Aug 24, 2020

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On today’s Sup podcast, Bryan and Amanda are back to preview the Republican National Convention and the basket of deplorables we can expect to hear from this week. Then, they share limited details about several police shootings this weekend. Finally, they discuss Kellyanne Conway leaving the White House.

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#316 You Ask, We Answer: Q&A Part 1 Aug 21, 2020

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On today’s episode, we answer all your burning questions about the Sup team, from our news diets to how we manage stress and what reality shows get us through the Trump administration. Hear us discuss topics we don’t normally cover and what goes into creating the podcast every day. We couldn’t get through all your thoughtful questions in one episode, so check back next Friday for Part 2.

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#315 Ladies Night: DNC Night 3 Aug 20, 2020

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Alise and Bryan start the show with breaking news about the arrest of Steve Bannon after being indicted for fraud in relation to raising $25 million to fund the construction of a border wall. Then they dive into night three of the Democratic National Convention, starting with a reaction to speeches from several high-profile women in the party, including Hillary Clinton. Plus, they discuss the nomination acceptance speech from Kamala Harris, and talk about Barack Obama’s uncharacteristically direct rebuke of President Trump.

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#314 Calamari Convention: DNC Night 2 Aug 19, 2020

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We're back to debrief on an eventful night 2 of the Democratic Convention and we are -- dare we say -- incredibly charmed by the festivities?! They discuss why the delegate roll call should only be done via Zoom from this point forward and run down the night’s most compelling speakers and who didn’t need to be there at all. They debunk some of the drama surrounding AOC’s appearance and consider whether this convention is striking the right balance between exciting loyal Democrats and convincing swing voters to see the light.

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#313 It Was What It Was: DNC Night 1 Aug 18, 2020

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Sami and Alise are back to talk about night one of the Democratic National Convention. They start with their immediate reaction to how the virtual convention format worked, including which speakers exceeded their expectations, and what they want to see more of. Plus, they talk about the inclusion of Republican speakers like John Kasich (and his strange crossroads analogy). Next, they play several highlights from the likes of Bernie Sanders and Michelle Obama, explaining what was different about her speech this time around. Finally, they close the show with a conversation about the 100 year anniversary of the 19th amendment and an update on Nancy Pelosi’s efforts to stop Trump from sabotaging the United States Postal Service.

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#312 Is It Too Late To Save The Mail? Aug 17, 2020

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Bryan and Amanda are back to figure out how the mail broke and what needs to happen to fix it. Nancy Pelosi is calling Congress back from Summer vacation to address our postal emergency as the White House and USPS acknowledge a possibly catastrophic situation in November. Is it too late? Finally, they preview the Democratic National Convention and ask why Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was given one minute to speak and former Republican Governor John Kasich gets prime billing.

Don’t forget to send your questions for the Sup time for an upcoming mail bag episode! Send your questions directly to amanda@betches.com

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