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#302 Mail Privilege Aug 03, 2020

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Bryan and Amanda are back to break down the weekend’s headlines, from Trump’s threat to ban TikTok to efforts to crowdfund the United States Postal Service ahead of the election. Can Trump actually ban TikTok, and would it be the worst thing if he did? They assess Dr. Birx’s most recent guidance about masking at home and how the virus continues to stoke tensions in American households. They explain Trump’s efforts to sabotage the Postal Service to slow down mail long enough to raise questions about the election outcome. Finally, they look into the sexist framing of Joe Biden’s VP selection.

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#301 Senate Summer Fridays Jul 31, 2020

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Alise and Amanda are back, but $600 weekly unemployment benefits are not. Today we track Congress’s progress towards an economic relief package as millions of Americans face plummeting income and eviction -- while the Senate takes a summer Friday. They analyze Trump’s threat to delay the election in terms of yesterday’s historically dismal economic report. Finally, they run through revelations from recently unsealed documents in the case against Ghislaine Maxwell that expose more powerful men than we ever knew about.

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#300 The Year 2016 Called. She Said To Impeach Bill Barr. Ft. Asha Rangappa Jul 30, 2020

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Bryan and Amanda are back with Asha Rangappa, CNN national security analyst and a former FBI agent, to break down just how alarming Bill Barr’s hearing was for people who know how the Justice Department is actually supposed to work. She tells us what concerns her most about the hearing, whether Democrats questioned the AG effectively, and dives into Trump’s pro-Putin reaction to Russia’s bounty on American soldiers. She also takes us back to the months before 2016 to show why Democrats shouldn’t wait to take action against Bill Barr just because Biden is polling well.

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#299 Trading Barr-bs Jul 29, 2020

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Alise and Kaitlin are back to talk about AG Bill Barr’s disturbing showing at yesterday’s House Judiciary testimony. Now that we are clearly living in a post-democracy world, what will it take to get back? Can the rule of law survive even one Trump term? Then they dive into the president’s press conference in which he defended promoting a discredited doctor who says alien DNA is used in medical treatments. Finally, they discuss how the Trump administration is trying to roll back DACA despite the Supreme Court’s rejection of its earlier attempt.

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#298 We Bailed Out The Airline Industry. Why Not Childcare? Ft. Rep. Katherine Clark Jul 28, 2020

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Today Amanda is joined by Rep. Katherine Clark, Vice-Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and the second highest-ranking woman in Congress. Rep. Clark (D-CA), a fierce advocate for childcare, talks about pushing lawmakers to recognize childcare as an economic issue, not just a women’s one. She describes her push to get Congress to offer the childcare industry the same bailout it gave airlines: $50 billion. Finally, she discusses how the pandemic has exposed and exacerbated gender inequality, particularly for women of color, who make up a massive number of childcare providers and the essential workers who rely on them.

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#297 Am I Getting Another $1200? Jul 27, 2020

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On this episode of the Sup, Sami and Bryan start with a review of Taylor Swift’s new album and a fun game testing one another’s knowledge of her new lyrics. Then they dive into an update on COVID-19 cases in the US, including news that President Trump's national security adviser has tested positive for the virus. Next, they talk about the latest in stimulus bill negotiations, a potential reduction in unemployment benefits, and whether or not we’ll be receiving another stimulus check in the mail anytime soon. They discuss news that police are reviewing a string of anti-Semitic messages allegedly posted by the British grime musician Wiley on social media. Finally, they close the show with a conversation about protests across the nation being met with force this weekend.

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#296 The Only Single Mother In Congress On Getting Kids Back In School Ft. Rep Katie Porter Jul 24, 2020

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Sami and Amanda are joined by Rep. Katie Porter of California to talk all things education. Rep. Porter -- who has three children and is the only single mother in Congress -- talks frankly about parenting during a pandemic and why she is uniquely familiar with the challenges facing working parents when it comes to educating their kids. Porter, who famously got the CDC director to commit to free coronavirus testing, blasts Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany for failing to provide any plans or letting science guide the way. Finally, Rep. Porter explains what she’s looking for in school re-opening plans as a mother and as a member of the United States Congress.

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#295 Protect AOC At All Costs Jul 23, 2020

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On today’s episode of the Sup, Alise and Bryan start with some shoutouts to help improve your day and an update on “baby witch” activity on TikTok. Then they discuss Trump’s decision to send federal agents into Chicago and Albuquerque as part of ‘Operation Legend.’ Next, they talk about the GOP reaching a new agreement within their own party on funding for their version of the stimulus package. Finally, they discuss Ted Yoho issuing what can only be considered as a quarter of an apology for calling AOC a “f*cking bitch" on the steps of the Capitol Building this week.

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#294 The Republicans Endorsing Joe Biden Don’t Even Go Here Jul 22, 2020

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On today’s episode, Kaitlin and Sami break down the recent spate of Republican endorsements for Joe Biden. Do we care about these high-profile endorsements? Why are we giving out cookies for accurately reading a fascist dictator? What do we sacrifice when we celebrate these endorsements, and is there even such a thing as a “good” Republican these days? Plus, they run through the prominent “Never Trumpers” and consider the state of the Republican party beyond the current president.

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#293 Sexual Harassment? At FOX NEWS? Jul 21, 2020

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On today’s episode of the Sup podcast, Sami and Alise start with Trump defending the presence of secret police in Oregon before saying that he’s looking at doing the same in cities “all run by very liberal Democrats.” Next, they talk about the tragic death of US District Judge Esther Salas’ son, including the mysterious circumstances surrounding the attack. Finally, they discuss a federal lawsuit filed by two former Fox News personalities alleging sexual misconduct by Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity, among others.

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