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#292 What Is Happening In Portland? Jul 20, 2020

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On today’s Sup podcast, Bryan and Amanda break down the federal law enforcement presence in Portland, Oregon. Who is there and why are they beating civilians for no reason? Then they run down how the Trump Administration’s rush to reopen states in April led us to a second spike that could have been avoided. Finally, they reflect on the legacy of Rep. John Lewis and share a timely clip from his 1963 speech to the March on Washington.

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#291 What Happens If You Can’t Pay Bail? Ft. Ashley White Jul 17, 2020

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Today on the Sup podcast, we talked to Ashley White, a bail disruptor with The Bail Project. Ashley describes what a “bail disruptor” does and how local bail funds work to combat mass incarceration. She explains how cash bail contributes to systemic inequality and the biggest barriers to eliminating it. Advocating for reform in her home community of Baton Rouge, Ashely explains why local bail funds and community ties are so important in minimizing incarceration. Finally, she explains how simple services -- like offering rides to court dates -- can take people off the path to incarceration, and how you can make an immediate impact in your community.

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#290 There Has To Be Consequences For Anti-Semitism Jul 16, 2020

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On today’s episode of the Sup podcast, Sami and Bryan start off with a singular piece of good news about Ruth Bader Ginsberg. They also talk about Nick Cannon’s anti-Semitic comments and their consequences. Next, they talk about protesters being arrested for a peaceful sit-in in Kentucky. Finally, they wrap up the podcast with talk of palace intrigue in the Trump campaign.

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#289 Who Should Be Biden's Vice President? (And Who Shouldn't) Jul 15, 2020

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On this episode of the Sup podcast, Amanda and Kaitlin start the show with a conversation about the president’s Rose Garden address that turned into an anti-Biden rally speech. They also dissect his claim that a Sanders-Biden task force is working toward to a party platform that proposes to “abolish immigration detention.” Next, they touch on a few election headlines, including news that former Attorney General Jeff Sessions lost his GOP Senate primary runoff. Finally, they close out the show with a review of all the possible VP running mates Biden could pick.

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#288 Could Donald Trump Be Impeached Again? Ft. Rep Eric Swalwell Jul 14, 2020

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On today’s Sup podcast, Rep. Eric Swalwell is back to discuss his new book “Endgame: Inside the Impeachment of Donald J. Trump,” in which he offers a behind-the-scenes look at last year’s historic effort to impeach and remove the president. He shares anecdotes about the preparation process that required young staffers to be rude to high-ranking members of Congress and saw Rep. Val Demings scold trolling Republicans in epic fashion. He also discusses the possibility for additional Trump impeachments should he win a second term, and why more men in Congress should talk openly about work-life balance.

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#287 It’s A Small World, After All (So Why Is Disney Open During A Pandemic?) Jul 13, 2020

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On today’s Sup podcast, Bryan and Sami start the week with breaking news about the Washington Redskins finally deciding to change their racist name. Then they dive into the latest COVID-19 news, including Disney World reopening despite Florida reporting 15,000 new cases in one day, a new record for any state since the pandemic began. Plus, they talk about the White House’s smear campaign against the nation’s top infectious disease doctor Anthony Fauci. They discuss education secretary Betsy DeVos demanding kids return to school even though she can’t seem to outline a plan for doing so. They talk about President Trump’s historically corrupt decision to commute the sentence of convicted felon Roger Stone. Finally, Sami closes the show with her review of the new Mary Trump tell-all book.

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#286 What Does It Mean To End White Politics? Ft. Zerlina Maxwell Jul 10, 2020

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On today’s Sup podcast, Amanda is joined by MSNBC political analyst and author Zerlina Maxwell. Maxwell’s book “The End Of White Politics,” asks why liberals are so obsessed with winning back the thousands of white suburban voters (and racism apologists) lost to Trump, when millions of voters of color are the key to securing electoral victory. They discuss which “lessons” from 2016 are sound and which miss the point, why “white identity politics” is just politics, and why the Democratic party has refused to pivot despite losing the majority of the white vote since 1964. Finally, Maxwell breaks down what Joe Biden needs to do to signal his commitment to voters of color to keep 2020 turnout high

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#285 Can My Boss Take Away My Birth Control Coverage? Jul 09, 2020

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On today’s Sup podcast, Alise and Amanda recap a truly whirlwind Supreme Court term, from today’s mixed ruling on Trump’s tax returns to this week’s disappointing decision to allow your boss to decide if you can have birth control. What do the Court’s rulings blocking Trump’s financial records from Congress (for now) but possibly allowing prosecutors a peak (later) actually mean? Is this good or bad news? And how will these rulings impact the November election?

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#284 This Celeb Cancel Culture Letter Did Not Go Over Well Jul 08, 2020

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On today’s Sup podcast, Kaitlin and Sami start the show with a conversation about the upcoming tell-all book from Donald Trump’s niece. They share details that have emerged from advance copies, and discuss how the family tried to use an NDA to keep it from getting published. Plus, they talk about the author’s characterization of her uncle as someone who sees “cheating as a way of life.” Finally, they discuss the open letter denouncing cancel culture that was signed by some 150 writers, academics and activists - including authors JK Rowling, Salman Rushdie and Margaret Atwood. Is cancel culture a hindrance to free speech, or simply a byproduct of a more robust discourse?

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#283 Mount Rushmore's Star-Spangled Scammer Jul 07, 2020

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The Sup podcast is back! Sami and Amanda start by debriefing a holiday weekend characterized more by grief and anger as we collectively realize the American ideal is a scam. Then they dive into new statistics highlighting the racial disparities in COVID-19 infections, which found that Black and Latino Americans are three times more likely to get sick, and twice as likely to die from the disease. They also explore what the focus on co-morbidities erases from the broader conversation about who gets infected and why. Finally, they cover Trump’s batty Mount Rushmore rally and the news that ICE will revoke visas for international students who cannot attend in-person classes in the fall.

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