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#192 John Bolton’s Burn Book Is Very Bad For Trump Jan 27, 2020

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Sami and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo unraveling before our very eyes. Next, they discuss the tragic news of NBA star Kobe Bryant’s sudden passing. For the main news, they talk about John Bolton’s claims that Trump told him he wanted to continue holding military aid to Ukraine until the country helped with investigations into Democrats, specifically mentioning Joe Biden. In this week’s Election Section they check on the state of the race with the Iowa caucus just one week away. For one more thing, they talk about the news that there are actual tapes of the president speaking with indicted businessmen Igor Fruman and Lev Parnas.

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#191 What It’s Like To Impeach A President Ft. Congressman Eric Swalwell Jan 23, 2020

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Sami and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Bernie Sanders’s unpopular opinion on birthdays. Next, they talk about Jeff Bezos’s iPhone getting hacked. For the main news, they update us on the Senate impeachment trial and explain what’s next in the proceedings. In this week’s Woeback Thursday, they respond to a recording from 1999 of Trump slamming his now-lawyer, Kenneth Starr. For one more thing, they talk about the alarming coronavirus that’s sweeping through China. Finally, at 50:15 Bryan and Amanda take over as they’re joined by congressman (and one-time presidential candidate) Eric Swalwell (D-CA) to talk about what’s going in with impeachment right now, behind the scenes of the House’s hearings (including how everyone got on board), and what he would tell the new president to do in their first 100 days in office.

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#190 Why Do I Need A Pro-Choice Coroner? Ft. Heidi Sieck Jan 20, 2020

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In this episode, Amanda chats with Heidi Sieck, the founder of #VOTEPROCHOICE, an organization that empowers voters to select public officials who will actually support safe abortion access. Sieck explains just how many elected officials are involved in securing -- or denying -- your right to reproductive freedom, from your mayor to your sheriff, local coroner and even the state agricultural commissioner. Sieck also shares the path through which abortion could become illegal in the U.S., and how shockingly far along that path we are.

#VOTEPROCHOICE streamlines local election information to expose anti-choice mechanisms at work all around us, to ensure we’re actually voting down-ballot in ways that protect the right to choose. Learn more at voteprochoice.us
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Note: This episode was recorded before Sen. Kamala Harris suspended her bid for the presidency, dating one of our references.

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#189 Holy Sh*t, Did Trump Have A Woman Followed? Jan 16, 2020

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Alise, Amanda, and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy sh*t happening in the news. They start by discussing how extra the process is for delivering the articles of impeachment to the Senate. Then they dive into an explosive interview with Lev Parnas, an associate of Giuliani’s who went on Maddow and threw Trump, Pence, Barr, Nunes and more all the way under the damn bus. Why were Trump allies discussing the whereabouts of Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch? In today's election section, they address the drama between Sanders and Warren and why this is all a big mess for a progressive’s chance at the nomination. Finally, for one more thing, they discuss the Trump administration’s paternalistic approach to aid for Puerto Rico, which includes suspending the territory’s minimum wage.

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#188 Have Bernie And Liz Taken The Gloves Off? Jan 13, 2020

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Bryan and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Sarah Huckabee Sanders putting her foot in her mouth with an embarrassing quote about congressional war powers. Next, they discuss the Queen’s public statement about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s decision to move to North America. For the main news, they talk about Iran admitting to shooting down a commercial plane, and the ensuing public response. This week’s Election Section features the latest candidate to drop out of the race and a troubling feud between Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren. For one more thing, they talk about the devastating earthquakes in Puerto Rico.

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#187 Why Are Meghan Markle And Her Husband Quitting The Royal Family? Jan 09, 2020

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Amanda and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry quitting the royal family. Next, they talk about Elizabeth Warren pretending Meghan McCain doesn’t exist on The View. For the main news, they discuss Iran striking back at America in Iraq. They also talk about a tense congressional military briefing and what’s next in this conflict. For one more thing, they cover the latest developments in impeachment proceedings. Is a Senate trial finally upon us?

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#186 Are We At War With Iran? Jan 07, 2020

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Sami and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with newly released emails that show Donald Trump ordered the hold on military aid to Ukraine. Next, they talk about a report that claims Trump’s loans from Deutsche Bank were backed by Russia. For the main news, they give details about the events leading up to the killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani. Did Trump’s decision just put us on the brink of war with Iran? For one more thing, they talk about the devastating brush fires in Australia.

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#185 The Pope Slap Heard Around The World Jan 02, 2020

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Amanda and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with the pope slapping a woman on the hand. Next, they talk about some encouraging new state laws that came into effect in 2020. For the main news, they give us an update on impeachment proceedings (or the lack thereof) and discuss Rudy Giuliani’s picture of what a trial might look like. They also talk about a shooting in Texas last week and a machete attack in New York. In today’s election section they discuss Julián Castro ending his candidacy and Bernie’s surging donations. For one more thing, they talk about protests at the US embassy in Iraq after an airstrike that left dozens of people dead.

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#184 All The Presidents' Vices: Drugs And Booze In The Oval Office Dec 30, 2019

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For a special holiday bonus episode, Alise, Sami, Bryan, and Amanda take you through the sordid and shocking history of mind-altering substances in the White House. From George Washington’s $15,000 bar tab and Andrew Johnson’s blackout inauguration, to Nixon’s drunken attempt to nuke North Korea, JFK’s miracle “shots” laced with speed and Obama’s stoner humor. They also discuss how temperance movements and drug policy intersected with the presidents’ own relationships with substances to highlight that most traditional of American political values: hypocrisy. Trigger Warning: This episode includes discussions of drug and alcohol use and abuse. If you or someone you know is struggling with substance abuse, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration at 1-800-662-HELP.

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#183 Overcoming The Old Boys Club Ft. Sallie Krawcheck Dec 26, 2019

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Sami is joined by Sallie Krawcheck, the iconic money expert and CEO many times over, for a frank conversation about putting more money in women’s pockets. The Ellevest founder shares anecdotes from her early days in the Wall Street boys club and the surprising ways sexism manifested then versus now. She explains why so many women and people of color get stuck in the management pipeline and what to do if you work for a “Todd” -- a manager who seems like a nice guy but only promotes people just like him. Lastly, Krawcheck offers listeners a special offer to join Ellevest, an investment platform designed for women.

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