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When Sex Gets Weird, the Cults Will Crumble Sep 24, 2024

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Whoever is writing this week's storyline for America is going a little wild. V fills us in on her latest trip to the Pentagon, where they talk China, Russia, and of course TikTok with the Department of Defense. We also get some clarification on why they use the unsettling phrase "most combat ready lethal fighting force."

TEMP CHECK 26:00

Georgia's Election Board voted on a measure which would require counties to hand-count ballots -- which even has some Republican's speaking up in opposition.
Nebraska's unique way of distributing electoral votes is causing Trump to panic, and Senator for South Carolina, Lindsey Graham, is also trying to support this "winner takes it all" approach. Although Nebraska's Governor Jim Pillen seems to support this change, he said he won't call a special session without the support of 33 state Senators.

MAIN NEWS 37:00

Breaking down all that is Mark Robinson, the self proclaimed "Black Nazi."
We wrap up with an in depth look at what we know about the "freak offs" (aka mass rapes) Diddy was part of, including the IV bags and 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lube that were seized from his home, and the alleged tell all that Diddy's ex, Kim Porter wrote, that was published after her death.

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The Fight For Florida ft. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell Sep 19, 2024

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Whether you call her The Latina Hammer, La Luchadora, or maybe just DMP: it's clear Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is making herself known in the Florida race for Senate against incumbent Rick Scott (who was involved in defrauding Medicare in 1997.) Mucarsel-Powell talks about the challenges that Floridians face, from high insurance rates to climate change, and how the normally Republican leaning Villages is showing up for the Harris-Walz campaign.

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Breaking The Ice w/ Sen. Tammy Baldwin Sep 17, 2024

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This week V is joined by Senator Baldwin of Wisconsin. In addition to addressing the impact the reversal of Roe v Wade has had on the state, Senator Baldwin talks about how being raised by her grandparents and a childhood illness shaped her policies. V & Sen. Baldwin also talk about the future of clean energy, and why keeping these jobs in the US is so important.

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Are Americans Tired of Trump's Weird Rhetoric? (Debate Recap) Sep 12, 2024

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Between Trump bragging about talking to Putin, to his claims of people eating their pets, Tuesday's debate makes us wonder if people are finally getting tired of Trump's act, and are ready for some normality in the White House. Considered a win for Harris by all (even Newsmax's Geraldo Rivera) Sami & V break down the biggest moments for Harris, and the moments that left us confused.

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Russia's 2024 Election Influence & Our Debate Predictions ft. Symone Sanders-Townsend Sep 10, 2024

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We're back this week talking about more disinformation, this time coming from massive a DOJ indictment which include several Russian nationals and entities, all working to influence 2024 election. The report calls out fake social media profiles, bots, and a front company based in Tennessee, all with the goal to create more division and suppress voter turnout.

To wrap up the episode, we're joined by Symone Sanders-Townsend, co-host of MSNBC’s The Weekend, to make predictions on Tuesday night's Presidential debate, including how Harris can counterpunch and pivot effectively. Sanders-Townsend also talks about what a "win" would look like for the Harris team, and we all wonder how low Trump will be willing to go in his attacks against Harris.“Black Women in America: The Road to 2024,” airs on September 29th at 9pm ET on MSNBC.

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How to Have Uncomfortable Conversations, ft. Noa Tishby and Emmanuel Acho Sep 05, 2024

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Sami sits down with co-authors Emmanuel Acho & Noa Tishby to talk about their book, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew. Acho speaks about how his friendship with Tishby developed, and how that friendship allowed them to have constructive conversations with each other about race. Their conversation also highlights the struggles of the Jewish and Black communities and the importance of unity in fighting against oppression.

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Debunking Trump's Arlington Cemetery Photo-op, X Blocked in Brazil & Chase Bank Fraud Sep 03, 2024

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This week we have a classic American Fever Dream episode for you! Let's break down some of the weirdest, fever dreamiest stories of the last week.

TEMP CHECK

5:45 - Starting off, we break down why Trump's photo op at Arlington National Cemetery was so disgraceful. V also fact checks Trump's statement that no military members died under his presidency, when the numbers show a very different story.

27:30 - Next, we cover the Twitter/X ban in Brazil. A Supreme Court Justice in Brazil has taken action against the app because of far-right accounts and disinformation. Musk could have avoided this if he had just hired a lawyer that lived in Brazil... so why didn't he?

35:10 - You may have heard from the NY Post that a Venezuelan gangs is taking over Aurora, Colorado. While the story is still unfolding, V and Sami are highly doubtful that a gang is taking over three specific apartment buildings owned by a company based outside of Colorado.

AMERICAN'T

45:15 - A Chase Bank "glitch" let's people take out thousands of dollars without actually having the money in your account. Aka wire fraud. Please don't do this.

49:22 - We end the episode talking about Donald Trump's interesting choice of stops on his campaign trail -- Majority small towns that all happen to be Sundown towns, including Howell, Michigan, which held a KKK rally in July 2024.

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Can Politicians Be Truly Authentic? ft. Sen. Mallory McMorrow Aug 29, 2024

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From the giant Project 2025 book to her viral speech on the Michigan Senate floor in 2022, Sen. Mallory McMorrow and Sami talk about all of it. Although many call her a communications guru, McMorrow says she's just authentic in the way she talks to people, and that's what people connect with. Sami and McMorrow also discuss ways you can be engaged with politics, even if you don't want to run for office.

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DNC Debrief: Taking Back Flags & Camo, ft. Senator Laphonza Butler Aug 27, 2024

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V & Sami are back from the DNC and they're ready to recap a very busy week. Still unhappy with trad media, they point out the double standard in the way Harris' speech is being fact checked versus the way the media is treating Trump. V also explains why there were no trans speakers at the DNC, and what was going on with the Uncommitted delegates. V & Sami also celebrate the joy and hope that was displayed at the DNC, along with Democrats reclaiming camo and the American flag.

Then we share an interview at the DNC where Sami sat down with Senator Laphonza Butler, where Sen. Butler talks about brokering power, and explains why she's not running for reelection.

Listen to our episode with Vice President Harris here: Is The Bodily Autonomy In The Room With Us? Ft. Kamala Harris

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Are Content Creators Being Bullied At The DNC? Aug 22, 2024

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Everything that's wrong at the DNC is because of the 200 creators, according to traditional media outlets, and V & Sami are getting fed up. V debunks the prime rib sandwich and yacht party rumors, and we have to ask -- are traditional media outlets just jealous, or are the creators ruining the experience for everyone?

While previous days were all about looking forward to a hopeful future, day 3 speeches from Tim Walz, Oprah and others seem more somber and reflective, reminding us about January 6th and what else could happen under another Trump presidency. And yes, the giant Project 2025 book makes a return.

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