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#153 Why Is Trump Coming For Chrissy Teigen On Twitter? Sep 09, 2019

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Sami and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit going on in the news, starting with Trump hate-tweeting at Chrissy Teigen. Next, they discuss the special election tomorrow in North Carolina. At 14:40 the main news starts with Trump abruptly cancelling a secret meeting with Taliban leaders at Camp David just days before 9/11. They talk about the destruction in the Bahamas as a result of Hurricane Dorian. Plus, they give us an update on impeachment proceedings. Finally, at 35:25 they close out the show with a story about Forbes coming under fire for including only one woman on a list of the 100 most innovative leaders. 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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#152 Why Is Ariana Grande Suing Forever 21? Sep 05, 2019

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Sami and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with the Catholic school that just removed Harry Potter from its library. Next, they talk about Ariana Grande suing Forever 21 just when they’re going bankrupt. At 11:00 the main news starts with Trump using a Sharpie to change the map of Hurricane Dorian’s path just to cover up his own mistake. They also talk about CNN’s climate town hall, including Elizabeth Warren taking a bold stance. Finally, at 34:55 they close out the show with an update on Brexit and Boris Johnson’s very bad week. 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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#151 Sh*t Is Getting Real With Brexit Aug 29, 2019

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Bryan and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit going on, starting with news that Alise is engaged. Next, they talk about Kellyanne Conway coming for TSwift… the musical. Plus, they discuss the epic drama going on at a bougie dog park outside D.C. At 16:00 the main news is all about what's happening with Brexit as the deadline approaches. Will they leave without a deal? They also talk about Trump diverting money from FEMA to fund the border wall. Finally, at 32:25 they close out the show with an update on the narrowing field of Democratic candidates prior to the next debate. 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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#150 Trump Wants To Nuke Hurricanes Aug 26, 2019

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Sami and Amanda return from the weekend to talk about everything happening in the news, starting with a controversial joke about Prince George’s ballet lessons. Next, they talk about Women’s Equality Day and give an update on RBG’s health. Plus, they share a baffling story about Trump asking if we can stop hurricanes with nuclear weapons. At 9:30 the main news is all about the G7 summit, including a failure to address the Amazon rainforest burning, the Brazilian president insulting Emmanuel Macron’s wife, and Trump touting his golf course as the site for next year’s meeting. At 27:50 they discuss Bernie Sanders and explain why they’re less-than-excited about his candidacy. Finally, at 32:25 they close out the show with a story about what is believed to be the first crime ever committed in space. 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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#149 Trump Thinks He’s “The Chosen One” Aug 22, 2019

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Sami and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Texas accidentally decriminalizing weed. Next, they talk about the Democratic field of presidential hopefuls finally narrowing down. For the main news, they discuss the Amazon rainforest burning to the ground and Trump trying to buy Greenland. Plus, they talk about Trump claiming to be “the chosen one” and calling Jewish Americans disloyal if they vote for a Democrat. Finally, they close out the show with a list of all the mass attacks that have been prevented since the pair of shootings a few weeks ago. 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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#148 How Did Disney Get Caught Up In The Hong Kong Protests? Aug 19, 2019

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Amanda and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with a heartwarming memorial service for one of the victims of the El Paso mass shooting. Next, they talk about a 4:00 a.m. booty call that ended in arson. For the main news, they discuss the enormous turnout this weekend for the ongoing protests in Hong Kong, and tell us why we may not be able to go see Disney’s "Mulan" with a clear conscience. Plus, they talk about growing protests for free and fair elections in Russia. Finally, they close out the show with Trump’s attempt to allow employers to discriminate against LGBTQ employees.

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#147 Why Are Two Congresswomen Being Banned From Israel? Aug 15, 2019

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Sami and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with AOC getting into a Twitter fight about unions with a major troll. Next, they talk about the petition to rename the stretch of 5th Avenue in front of Trump Tower after President Obama. For the main news, they discuss GOR rep. Steve King’s latest appalling comments, growing fears of an oncoming Trump recession, and news that Israel has banned Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from entering the country. Finally, they close out the show with an update on Jeffrey Epstein’s suicide and share a story about 400 new child sex cases filed yesterday in the state of New York. 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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#146 What Happened To Jeffrey Epstein? Aug 12, 2019

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Bryan and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with a pair of gay penguins who finally got their chance to adopt. Next, they talk about Trump potentially pardoning Rod Blagojevich, and share a clip of the two men arguing about Harry Potter. For the main news, they discuss the death of Jeffrey Epstein, who was found dead of an apparent suicide in his Manhattan jail cell. They react to the first wave of conspiracy theories and ask why he wasn’t on suicide watch at the time of his death. Finally, they close out the show with a conversation about the public reaction to recent mass shootings.

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#145 More Like No SoulCycle Aug 08, 2019

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Sami and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with the release of Cyntoia Brown. Next, they talk about the new Monica Lewinsky season of American Crime Story. For the main news, they discuss Trump’s attention-seeking visits to Dayton and El Paso. They also talk about the backlash to a Trump fundraiser that has people cancelling their memberships to Equinox and SoulCylce. Finally, ICE is back on their bullshit with the biggest immigration raid in a decade.

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#144 Moscow Mitch Is Letting People Die Aug 05, 2019

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Sami and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Mitch McConnell breaking his shoulder. Next, they talk about the Texas congresswoman who said Trump is not welcome in her town. For the main news, they discuss the two mass shootings that took place over the weekend and explain why McConnell refuses to do anything about it. Finally, they close out the show with an amazing fact about which movie was in theaters the last time the federal government actually did something to limit gun ownership.

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