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#282 The Jeffrey Epstein Case Is Back Jul 02, 2020

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On this episode of the Sup Daily podcast, Bryan and Alise start the show with a news story about Seattle police forcibly disbanding the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest. Then they discuss the Stop Hate for Profit campaign that has successfully called upon businesses to pull their advertising dollars from Facebook in response to the platform’s inaction in monitoring hate speech, disinformation, and voter suppression. Next, they talk about the arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffery Epstein’s co-conspirator and former girlfriend, after months of speculation as to her whereabouts. Finally, they close the show with an updated jobs report showing a drop in unemployment, and a report that coronavirus cases are still growing in the US.

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#281 The Mitch We Can’t Scratch Jul 01, 2020

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On today’s Sup podcast, Kaitlin and Amanda debrief on a shockingly smooth primary day and what Colorado’s vote-by-mail system can teach the rest of America. They analyze results out of Kentucky giving Amy McGrath the Democratic nomination for senator, and what she needs to do to bring the energy of Charles Booker’s campaign to mount a serious challenge to Mitch McConnell in November. BTW, why does Kentucky like Mitch McConnell when America loathes him? Finally, they discuss New York City’s newly passed budget which will cut $1 billion from the NYPD, and they explain why advocates for defunding the police are dissatisfied with changes that just move cops into other areas of government.

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#280 All Roads Lead To Putin Jun 30, 2020

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On today’s Sup podcast, Sami and Amanda break down revelations that Russia offered a bounty to the Taliban to kill American and British soldiers. What did Trump know, when did he know it, and why does it matter? They consider why this story hasn’t broken through to the mainstream and run through the president’s increasingly alarming phone calls over the administration, including calling German Chancellor Angela Merkel stupid to her face. Finally, they discuss why Iran wants to arrest the president.

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#279 Abortion Survives. Sort Of. Again. For Now. Jun 29, 2020

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On today’s episode, Amanda and Bryan debrief on a weekend of protests, from a fatal shooting in Louisville to police teargassing LGBTQ rights activists in scenes shockingly similar to the first Pride in 1951. They explain how the president is making matters worse by sharing white supremacist rhetoric while his supporters threaten protesters across the country. Finally, the Supreme Court brings us some good news by striking down a Louisiana law limiting abortion access. Is the Court failing Trump’s conservative ambitions, or is Chief Justice John Roberts just sick of stupid questions?

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#278 Defending The Human Rights Of Black Transgender People Ft. Elle Hearns Jun 26, 2020

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In the fourth and final installment of the Betches Sup series "Queerantine History," Bryan is joined by Chris Burns (aka Fat Carrie Bradshaw) to chat with Elle Hearns, transgender rights activist and founder of the Martha P. Johnson Institute. They start with a conversation about the legacy of Martha P. Johnson, how the institute aims to protect and defend the human rights of black transgender people, and the ways the black trans movement has led the fight against police brutality. Plus, they discuss the concept of allyship and collaborative solidarity, the reasons why Pride has been so exhausting this year, and how you can get involved to help support MPJI.

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#277 Just Wear Your F*cking Mask Jun 25, 2020

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On this episode of the Sup Daily podcast, Sami and Alise share some startling coronavirus news, with the highest one-day count of reported COVID cases since the beginning of the outbreak. Plus, they talk about the bizarre reaction from Floridians after a new requirement to wear face masks, including audio of one particularly angry citizen. Then they discuss Joe Biden soaring to a 14 point lead over Trump in the newest national poll. Next, they run through just a few of the many corruption stories from the week that demonstrate why the next election is so critical. Finally, they close the show with a reaction to an appeals court order to dismiss the Michael Flynn case despite his two guilty pleas.

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#276 When Does A Long Line Become Voter Suppression? Jun 24, 2020

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Today on the Sup podcast, Kaitlin and Amanda follow up on the ongoing efforts to #DefundTheFireworks. Then they explain shocking new details about Breonna Taylor’s death revealed after an officer involved was finally fired, including information about a previous offense that should have taken him off the job a year earlier. Then they debrief on primary day in Kentucky, where concerns about voter suppression arose after the state slashed 95% of polling sites. Looks like one polling place for an entire county was definitely not enough! Finally, they discuss the broader context of voter suppression and the history of disenfranchising Black voters.

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#275 The Case Of The Mystery Fireworks Jun 23, 2020

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Today on the Sup Daily Podcast, Sami and Alise start the show with voting day in New York and theories on why fireworks are keeping everyone awake at night. They discuss the controversy surrounding the sudden firing of Geoffrey Berman, the US Attorney for the Southern District in New York, and explain why this was politically motivated. Next, they talk about Trump ramping up his favorite campaign strategy (inciting hate and tension over immigration) by freezing several guest work programs until the end of the year. Finally, they close the show with an update on Covid-19 news, including a concerning announcement from the WHO and rising cases in several US states.

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#274 Tik Tok, Make It Flop Jun 22, 2020

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On this episode of the Sup Daily podcast, Amanda and Bryan begin the week with a recap of Donald Trump’s embarrassing Tulsa rally and the TikTok users that helped inflate expectations and humiliate Trump. Next, they preview tomorrow's big elections, including a contentious race in the Kentucky Democratic primary. Plus, they discuss voter suppression tactics that threaten to stifle turnout. Finally, they close things out with the New York primary that could result in a few congressional upsets.

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#273 What AIDs Activism Can Teach Us About Today’s Protests Ft. Eric Sawyer Jun 19, 2020

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In the third episode of the Betches Sup series “Queerantine History,” Bryan is joined by Chris Burns (aka Fat Carrie Bradshaw) to interview Eric Sawyer, long term AIDs activist & one of the founding members of ACT UP, co-founder of Housing Works, and formerly of the United Nations AIDs program. They discuss the beginning of the AIDs epidemic, how both the community and the government’s response has changed over time, what early Pride celebrations looked like. Plus, they discuss the similarities and differences of the ACT UP protests and the current Black Lives Matter movement.

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