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#212 Is The Stimulus Bill A Giant Subtweet At Trump? Mar 25, 2020

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On this Sup Daily Coronacast, our hosts start with a reaction to Prince Charles testing positive for the virus and give an update on the number of known cases in the US. Next, they share details about the giant stimulus bill making its way through congress. Where is all this money going, is there a chance that Trump will veto the bill, and what’s the deal with direct cash payments to most Americans? Finally, they close things out with a summary of what the Democrats would have liked to see included in the bill, along with some positive news from listeners amidst the crisis.

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#211 Trump’s Advice Is Literally Poisoning People Mar 24, 2020

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On today’s Sup Daily Coronacast, our hosts start with a roundup of the day’s headlines, including updated infection counts and a lockdown in the UK. Next, they talk about Trump’s latest irresponsible public statements, including one that led to a man poisoning himself to death. They also share a not-so-shocking report that the president ignored early warnings from experts to take measures to prevent an uncontrollable crisis within our borders. Finally, they close out the show with some positive news from our listeners to help brighten your day.

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#210 Did Rand Paul Just Typhoid Mary The Entire Senate? Mar 23, 2020

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On today’s Sup Daily Coronacast, our hosts update us on the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the US and react to Rand Paul testing positive for the virus. Next, they talk about how the federal government has activated the National Guard in three of the states hardest hit by the coronavirus outbreak, and speculate as to why the president isn't using all of his powers to respond to the crisis. They also talk about the Senate’s effort to pass a massive stimulus plan, and why the current iteration looks a whole lot like a giant slush fund. Finally, they close out the show with some good news that might make you feel a bit better about where things are headed.

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#209 Profiting Off A Pandemic Mar 20, 2020

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On today’s Sup Daily Coronacast, our hosts walk through the latest numbers on COVID-19 in the US and the increasingly drastic actions governments are taking to flatten the curve, including ordering all New Yorkers and Californians to stay at home indefinitely and invoking emergency war powers to urge industry to manufacture medical supplies. They also look at a CDC study showing young people are more likely to be hospitalized for COVID-19 than we thought. Lastly, they discuss the senators who dumped their stock after being briefed on the threat, all while publicly assuring Americans they weren’t worried at all, protecting their wealth over American lives. Finally, they close out the show with some of the good news listeners have shared over the week.

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#208 Coronavirus Tests Of The Rich And Famous Ft. Molly McGrath Mar 19, 2020

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We’re back for our inaugural Sup Daily Coronacast to cover all the crazy sh*t going on in the news, aka, COVID-19. We check in on the number of cases and fatalities in the United States (and globally) while exploring why cities and states have yet to meaningfully expand testing. Why don’t we have enough swabs?! We run through the emergency relief package signed by the president just as two members of Congress tested positive for coronavirus. We try to answer the infuriating question of why the rich and well-connected are getting tested even without symptoms while extremely ill normies are left hanging. We also run through what this week’s primary meant for the Democratic race. Finally, we're joined by Molly McGrath of the ACLU to talk about the impact of a global pandemic on elections, and how the response is revealing serious flaws in our voting system.

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#207 Biden Is Social Distancing Himself From Bernie In The Primary Mar 16, 2020

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Alise, Amanda, and Sami are back to talk about all the crazy sh*t happening in the news, starting with the ways in which they are social distancing themselves to help keep everyone safe. For the main news, they dive deeper into the current status of coronavirus and the lack of a comprehensive public response to curb the impact. They tell us about the latest closing of schools, theaters, bars and restaurants in cities across the country, and discuss the House’s plan to mitigate the economic impact on families. Plus, they fill us in on all the ways Trump has managed to screw up the response to this crisis, including the unimaginable lag in testing Americans for the virus. Finally, Alise closes out the show solo with a recap of what went down at last night’s Democratic debate and a preview of the four states scheduled to vote tomorrow.

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#206 Republicans Hate Paid Leave More Than They Hate Pandemics Mar 12, 2020

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Amanda and Kaitlin are back to talk about all the crazy sh*t happening in the news, starting with the US Women’s National Soccer Team turning their jerseys inside out and the state of virus containment in the state of Washington. For the main news, they talk about the escalation of coronavirus measures in recent days, Trump’s incompetent handling of the situation, and what the government could be doing to mitigate the impact on people’s lives. Plus, they discuss the role paid leave and GOP Senators blocking legislation to expand leave to working class Americans. For the Election Section, they react to Biden’s edge after Super Tuesday II and the upcoming debate this weekend. Finally, for One More Thing they share the best news of all: our dogs are safe from the corona threat.

How close are we to actually locking in a candidate? Watch Bryan and Alise break down the nomination process in this video: https://youtu.be/_Y1yKe6akPQ

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#205 Can Ted Cruz Stay In Quarantine Forever? Mar 09, 2020

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Amanda, Bryan and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy sh*t happening in the news, starting with Ted Cruz placing himself in quarantine after being exposed to coronavirus at CPAC. Plus, they talk about the amazing story of the second person to be cured from HIV. For the main news, they update us on the spread of coronavirus and talk about the political response so far. For the Election Section, they react to Elizabeth Warren suspending her campaign, discuss the latest endorsements for Biden, and talk about the six states that will be voting tomorrow. Finally, for One More Thing they discuss the tumbling stock markets amid growing concerns over coronavirus.

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#204 Be “Radically Impatient” To Advance Women’s Rights Ft. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka Mar 05, 2020

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Sami and Amanda are joined by Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Director of UN Women, for a very special announcement about our 2020 voting initiative. This year marks the 100th anniversary of (some!) women’s right to vote. It’s never been more important to use it. Mlambo-Ngcuka joins us to launch #keepit100, our campaign to urge women to vote any chance they get and work to remove the barriers that still restrict access to the ballot. Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka also shares why this is a landmark year for UN Women, during which they’re honoring galvanizing moments in UN history with the Generation Equality campaign, a multigenerational campaign to channel the “radical impatience” of women around the world to demand equality in all areas of society. Finally, we announce an exciting partnership where you can help support UN Women, and learn more about their plans for International Women’s Day.

Visit unwomen.org/en to learn more about UN Women and Generation Equality, or follow them on Instagram at @UNWomen

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#203 Super Tuesday Gives Way To Slightly Shocked Wednesday Mar 04, 2020

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Sami, Amanda and Kaitlin are back for a special post-Super Tuesday episode of The Sup, and some crazy sh*t is going down. They start with a conversation about long wait times in predominantly-minority areas, and how this voter suppression strategy may affect the general election. Plus, they talk about Andrew Yang potentially running for mayor of New York City. Then they dive into the results from Super Tuesday, including the updated delegate count and what the latest endorsements mean for Biden’s campaign. Next, they react to Bloomberg’s announcement that he is dropping out of the race, and rumors that Warren may follow suit. Finally, they break down voter demographics and turnout on the biggest day of the election so far. For One More Thing, they discuss the first major abortion hearing before the Supreme Court since Gorsuch and Kavanaugh joined the court.

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