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American Fever Dream

From under the desk to in your ears, V. Spehar joins Betches Media in a new podcast dedicated to curing the collective malaise brought on by our chaotic political environment. Every week, Spehar and co-host Sami Sage will tenderly guide you through the biggest moments in politics and pop culture with a healing dose of perspective and humor. Rather than spiral over the latest unprecedented event, the hosts dig for the 2024 political tea you *really* want to hear while offering all the information you need to be an empowered citizen, without the side of despair to keep you up at night.
For constant news updates, sign up for the Sup email newsletter at betches.com/newsletters and follow us on Instagram at @betches_news. And follow V on TikTok and Instagram @underthedesknews.

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Latest Episodes:

#173 Why Did Trump Rush To The Hospital This Weekend? Nov 18, 2019

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Sami and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with new GOP It Girl Republican Elise Stefanik puppeteering for the president at last week’s impeachment hearings. For the main news, they cover Trump’s mysterious trip to the hospital and former ambassador Marie Yovanovitch’s marathon testimony. Plus, they tell us what went down behind closed doors at a hearing with state department aid David Holmes an update us on Roger Stone’s conviction. Then, for this week’s Election Section they preview Wednesday’s Democractic debate. Finally, Amanda is joined by Nadya Okamoto to talk about her non-profit foundation PERIOD and their quest to end the tampon tax.

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#172 No Jacket Jim Jordan Knows Impeachment Is Heating Up Nov 14, 2019

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Amanda, Bryan, and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news. Today it’s all about the first round of public impeachment hearings with Bill Taylor and George Kent. First they discuss each party’s strategy going into the public phase. Plus, they consider the implications of a shocking new detail from Bill Taylor. Then, they cover the hearing’s comedic moments and where Republican strategy totally backfired. Finally, they play a game of “Who’s the Biggest Assshole in Congress” and make their cases for whether Jim Jordan, John Ratcliffe, or Devin Nunes should earn the title.

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#171 Who Is Behind The New Trump Tell-All? Nov 11, 2019

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Bryan and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, beginning with Instagram’s decision to start hiding likes. Next, they talk about Donald Trump Jr. leaving a book signing for his book Triggered because he was too… triggered. For the main news they talk about a trio of new books exposing the truly disastrous nature of the Trump White House. Then it’s time for the Sup’s Election Section, featuring good signs for Pete Buttigieg’s candidacy. Finally, the close out the show with a preview of this week’s public impeachment hearings.

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#170 One State’s Election Could Impact Every Woman In America Ft. Christina Reynolds Nov 07, 2019

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Amanda and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Kentucky electing Andy Beshear as governor, ousting a deeply unpopular Republican. Next, they explain why Virginia was the MVP of Tuesday’s election. At 19:40, for the main news they talk about the transcripts of private testimony that were made public and what to expect from next week’s televised hearings. At 28:30 it’s time for the Sup’s newest segment Woeback Thursday, featuring a disgusting reality TV smooch from the President. Finally, at 37:00 Amanda is joined by Christina Reynolds of Emily’s List to talk about electing women to public office.

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#169 The Presidential Election Is Only One Year Away Nov 04, 2019

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Sami and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Trump getting booed at a UFC fight. Next, they discuss the release of transcripts from former ambassador Marie Yovanovitch’s closed door hearing. At 10:00, for the main news they talk about the secret Mueller report memos that came to light after a recent Freedom of Information Act inquiry. Plus, they offer an impeachment update heading into the seventh week of proceedings. Finally, at 24:15 it’s time for the Betches Sup Election Section, where we check in on the polls, candidates, and down-ballot races making news as we near the 2020 election.

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#168 Ghost Of Impeachments Past Oct 31, 2019

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Amanda and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with a throwback story from 51 years ago when a group of witchy feminists glued shut the New York Stock Exchange. Next, they discuss Twitter’s announcement that they will stop accepting political ads on their platform. At 11:50, for the main news they talk about the House of Representatives officially voting to endorse the impeachment inquiry. Plus, they introduce a new segment called Woeback Thursday, this week featuring a haunting horror story from days before the 2016 election. Finally, at 40:00 they discuss the latest California wildfires and how goats are doing their part to contain the damage.

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#167 Are We Okay With The “Lock Him Up” Chants? Oct 28, 2019

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Bryan and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Rudy Giuliani butt-dialing a reporter. Next, they discuss the president getting booed at the World Series, along with chants of “lock him up” from fans. At 17:50, for the main news they talk about the killing of former ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. Plus, they discuss the ballooning deficit and update us on impeachment proceedings. Finally, at 36:35 they break down the details behind Katie Hill’s resignation from Congress amid investigations into her relationship with a staffer. Sign up for the Betches Sup newsletter for our daily email to make you laugh (instead of cry) about politics betches.co/supsignup

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#166 AOC Just Took Mark Zuckerberg And His Haircut To School Ft. Meredith Fineman Oct 24, 2019

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Amanda and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with AOC laying into Mark Zuckerberg. Next, they discuss Maxine Waters taking Facebook to task over political ads on the platform. At 21:30, for the main news they talk about the most damning impeachment testimony yet. Plus, they discuss Republicans storming the secure hearing room to sabotage the testimony. For one more thing, they update us on the State Department’s report on Hillary Clinton’s emails. Finally, at 48:55 Amanda is joined by author Meredith Fineman to talk about her new book Brag Better. Sign up for the Betches Sup newsletter for our daily email to make you laugh (instead of cry) about politics betches.co/supsignup

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#165 OMG-7, Trump Actually Backed Down Oct 21, 2019

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Bryan and Sami are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Mitt Romney’s fake Twitter account. Next, they discuss Hillary Clinton’s epic troll of Trump on Twitter. For the main news, at 11:40 they discuss Mick Mulvaney’s embarrassing press conference and the decision to no longer have the G7 Summit at Trump’s Doral property. Plus, they talk about how some Republicans are warming up to the idea of impeachment, and react to Tulsi Gabbard’s response to being called a Russian asset. Finally, at 41:35 they close out the show with updates on the Canadian election and Brexit. Sign up for the Betches Sup newsletter for our daily email to make you laugh (instead of cry) about politics betches.co/supsignup

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#164 Debate Special: The Warren Wars Oct 16, 2019

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Alise, Bryan and Amanda are back to discuss the fourth Democratic debate. Who made a splash and who fizzled out? At 8:55 they talk about Elizabeth Warren dominating minutes spoken in the debate and taking heat for her vaguer plans. At 24:00 they discuss Joe Biden snapping at Warren and whether it's a sign that Biden feels threatened by her surge. At 34:00 they cover Bernie Sanders' star return to the spotlight after his heart attack. At 39:50 they talk about Mayor Pete's big night and the strategy behind his attacks.

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