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#163 Should We Want To Have A Beer With The President? Ft. Jason Harris Oct 14, 2019

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On a very special bonus episode, Sami is joined by author of “The Soulful Art of Persuasion,” Jason Harris. They discuss the art of persuasion in politics, how Trump pulled off a presidential victory despite his horrible character and whether or not it matters whether anyone wants to have a beer with the president.

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#162 The Right Is Officially Scared of Elizabeth Warren Oct 10, 2019

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Alise and Amanda are back with a brief interruption in impeachment news to cover an array of sexist attacks against women lawmakers and a truly 2019 kerfuffle involving Ellen DeGeneres, George W. Bush, and Jameela Jamil. At 19:00, they jump into the main news and break down the White House’s ranty letter claiming it won’t participate in an impeachment inquiry until Nancy Pelosi takes a few distracting and unnecessary steps. They also cover the arrest of two Ukrainian fixers connected to Rudy Giuliani and what this means for the impeachment inquiry. At 40:00, they break down attacks on Elizabeth Warren’s story of pregnancy discrimination and point out the subtly of her experience is exactly why it’s so relevant.We’ll be off on Monday, but back with you on Wednesday of next week to recap Tuesday night’s Democratic debate.

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#161 GOP Shred President They Refuse To Impeach Oct 07, 2019

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Sami and Alise are feeling a bit hazy because of fall in New York, and the sheer volume of news over the weekend. They start by talking about Rudy Giuliani’s embarrassing fake affidavit mishap on Fox News. At 11:00 they discuss Trump blaming the Ukraine controversy on Rick Perry. At 27:50 they discuss Sen.Ron Johnson’s wincing over combining military and political spending. At 35:30 they discuss a second whistleblower coming forward. At 39:45 they discuss the US leaving behind the Kurdish fighters in Syria. Their “One More Thing” at 45:15 covers a federal judge ordering Trump to turn over his tax returns.

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#160 Get In Loser, We’re Going Impeaching Oct 03, 2019

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Sami and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Elizabeth Warren’s battle with Facebook and a heartwarming interview featuring her beloved husband. Next, they discuss Trump’s latest meltdown at a press conference alongside the president of Finland. At 17:45 the main news is all about the latest developments in the Trump impeachment proceedings, including public comments from Pelosi and Schiff. Plus, they discuss his embarrassing border-moat idea and call for China to investigate Biden. Finally, at 45:10 they close out the show with an update on the Hong Kong protests and Bernie Sanders’ health status. 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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#159 Rudy Giuliani’s Life Is In Shambles Sep 30, 2019

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Amanda and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Rudy Giuliani’s embarrassing divorce. Next, they discuss Republican Chris Collins’ resignation from Congress after he was expected to plead guilty to insider trading-related charges. At 14:45 the main news is all about the flurry of stories involving Trump’s Ukraine scandal, including his alleged meeting with the NRA, the White House hiding his conversations with Putin, and the latest attempt to drag Hillary back into this. Finally, at 46:20 they close out the show with the latest news on immigration, most of which is bad for Trump. 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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#158 Is Impeachment Finally Happening? Sep 26, 2019

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Sami, Alise and Bryan are back to talk about one of the craziest weeks of Trump’s presidency, starting with the White House staffer who accidentally sent talking points for Trump allies to House Democrats. Next, they talk about the president attempting to throw Mike Pence under the bus. Plus, they discuss JVN’s visit to the Betches office and his thoughts on impeachment. At 11:20 the main news is all about the latest on impeachment proceedings in Congress, and the public release of the now infamous whistleblower complaint. Finally, at 33:25 they close out the show with a clip of Trump’s rambling response to the allegations, including a threat to execute those responsible for his downfall. 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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#157 Is Ukraine Trump’s New Side Piece? Sep 23, 2019

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Bryan and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with a recap of the GLAAD presidential forum. Next, they discuss the best signs from this weekend’s climate marches across the globe. At 16:50 the main news is all about the whistleblower complaint involving Trump’s attempt to influence the election in his favor, and the response from each side of the aisle. Finally, at 33:25 they close out the show with this week’s UN Climate Summit. 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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#156 Why Trudeau Great Till He Gotta Be Great? Ft. Liz Plank Sep 20, 2019

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Sami and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with a group of Americans who want to make dishwashers less efficient. Next, they discuss the massive youth climate strike taking place tomorrow all over the world. At 9:15 the main news is all about the newly-surfaced images of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wearing blackface. Is this the biggest political scandal in Canadian history? Plus, they discuss the disastrous Corey Lewandowski hearing before the House Judiciary Committee this week. For one more thing they talk about a troubling whistleblower complaint alleging that Trump made a promise to a foreign leader. Finally, at 41:40 Sami is joined by Liz Plank, author of For the Love Of Men: A New Vision for Mindful Masculinity. They discuss whether or not the current state of feminism is provoking men to lash out, why it’s unhealthy that humans are meant to feel as though they can’t express their emotions, and how Donald Trump is actually bad for straight white men. 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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#155 Kavanaugh’s D*ck Is On Display… Again Sep 16, 2019

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Alise and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Felicity Huffman’s prison sentence. Next, they discuss a newly resurfaced video of Joe Biden describing his run-in with a gang leader named Corn Pop. At 17:30 the main news is all about the latest accusations of sexual misconduct leveled against Justice Kavanaugh. Will the cries for impeachment actually amount to anything? Finally, at 29:25 they close out the show with the settlement deal Purdue Pharma struck in the lawsuit over their role in the opioid crisis. Did the Sackler family get off easy? 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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#154 Democratic Debate #3: Sup With Biden's Dentures? Sep 13, 2019

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Sami, Alise and Bryan are back to talk about the third Democratic Primary debate, starting with their initial impressions and all of Biden’s gaffes. Did his teeth almost just fall out? Next, they talk about Elizabeth Warren coming out on top, with virtually no other candidates challenging her onstage. At 38:30 they discuss Mayor Pete’s solid performance and Andrew Yang’s wild plans. They also break down the rest of the field, including Kamala Harris’s slight decline and Beto’s gun control moment Finally, they close out the show with a ranking of how all 10 candidates did in the debate and a conversation about John Bolton’s exit from the Whitehouse. 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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