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#143 Who Won The Latest Debates? Aug 01, 2019

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Sami and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with people calling Senate Majority Leader McConnell by the nickname Moscow Mitch. Next, they talk about Trump calling himself the “least racist person in the world.” For the main news, they discuss both nights of this week’s Democratic debates. Who were the unexpected winners and losers? Finally, they close out the show with an update on Jeffrey Epstein’s disgusting behavior.

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#142 When It Comes To Trump’s Racism, The Limit Does Not Exist Jul 29, 2019

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Amanda and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with the scientists who are literally memorializing the glaciers that are melting due to climate change. Next, they share the latest news in the celebrity college admissions scandal. For the main news, they discuss the president unleashing a flurry of disparaging tweets about Baltimore. Plus, they explain the Supreme Court decision that will allow Trump to begin building his border wall. Finally, they close out the show with a preview of the second set of Democratic debates.

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How Fundraising For A Presidential Campaign Really Works Ft. Marisa Kabas Jul 27, 2019

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Amanda is joined by Marisa Kabas to talk about fundraising in the presidential election and how campaigns really use our money. They start with an explanation of corporate fundraising, as well as the approach some candidates are taking to focus on small donations. Next, they talk about the Citizens United ruling and how it continues to influence our political system. They discuss the prospects of dark horse candidates like Pete Buttigieg and Julian Castro. They also tell us how fundraising has changed in the internet era. Then they close out the show with a conversation about how to get the best return on your money if you only have a limited amount to donate.

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#141 Robert Mueller’s Day Out Jul 25, 2019

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Sami, Alise and Bryan are all here to break down the historic Mueller testimony that took place yesterday, starting with their initial reaction to the marathon sessions. Next, they discuss Mueller’s assertion that his report did not exonerate the president. Then they dive into the Republican strategy at the hearings, including the slip up that led Mueller to say that Trump can be charged after he leaves office. Plus, they discuss his response to a series of damning questions about the campaign’s ties to Russia. Finally, they close out the show with a conversation about what’s next for Trump and the likelihood of impeachment.

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#140 Stop Calling Them “The Squad” Jul 22, 2019

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Sami and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Miss Michigan getting stripped of her title for posting racist Tweets. Next, they discuss Anna Wintour throwing shade at Melania. For the main news, they preview Robert Mueller’s upcoming testimony and discuss Stephen Miller’s disastrous Fox News Sunday appearance. Plus, they explain all the A$AP Rocky legal drama and how Trump is involved. Finally, they close out the show with talk of the heat wave that’s got everyone sweating.

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What Do We Need Men For? Ft. E. Jean Carroll Jul 20, 2019

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Sami and Alise are joined by author E. Jean Carroll to talk about her brand new book “What Do We Need Men For: A Modest Proposal.” They begin describing E. Jean's illustrious career as a journalist, advice columnist, and SNL writer. At 7:00 they dive into the question of what we actually need men for, and E. Jean explains why she thinks the narrative about Trump being cowardly and insecure is false. At 16:30 the author describes what she learned while traveling the country talking to women about men. At 23:30 they discuss the violent sexual encounter in which E. Jean says Trump forced himself on her in a department store dressing room. She explains why she has chosen not to categorize herself as a victim of rape, and talks about the enormous response this story has gotten but how quickly it faded away. Finally, they close out the show with a conversation about how men are so skilled at stealing women’s ideas, and discuss how we can all overcome the challenges of living in a world full of men.

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#139 Russia Now Owns All Your FaceApp Photos Jul 17, 2019

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Alise and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with the riveting Michelle Carter documentary. Next, they share Kellyanne Conway’s bizarre response to a reporter asking what Trump meant by “go back to where you came from.” For the main news, they break down the House resolution to condemn the president’s racist tweets, and the unexpected drama that ensued. Finally, they finish the show with concerns about FaceApp’s privacy policy and possible ties to Russia.

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#138 How Can Anyone Defend Trump’s Racist Tweets? Jul 15, 2019

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Sami and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Alex Acosta finally stepping down. Next, they share the story of a Facebook page that has over a million people saying they plan to storm Area 51. For the main news, they break down Trump’s blatantly racist tirades against four congresswomen of color. They also discuss the Democratic infighting that lead to this controversy. Finally, they finish the show with details on the profane group chat that has people asking Puerto Rico’s governor to resign.

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What Does The Jeffrey Epstein Scandal Have To Do With Trump? Jul 13, 2019

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In this crossover episode with Not Another True Crime podcast, Sami and Amanda are joined by Betches Editor in Chief Sara Levine. They break down the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, from his first arrest to now, and discuss why they think he ran an underage sex pyramid scheme. This one has everything: sex trafficking, a rich guy whose source of wealth is a complete mystery, high-profile figures like Donald Trump and Prince Andrew, and more crazy sh*t you can’t even imagine.

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#137 Have Republican Men Ever Been Worse? Jul 11, 2019

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Sami and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Sami taking a selfie with Kamala Harris. Next, they share the latest updates on equal pay in US soccer. For the main news, they talk about the upcoming ICE raids that are scheduled to start Sunday. They also discuss Trump’s big social media week, including the latest ruling that says he can’t block his critics on Twitter. Then they dive into Alex Acosta finally addressing his role in letting Epstein off easy. Finally, they close out the show with a conversation about the Republican would-be-governor who won’t allow a female reporter to shadow him without a man present.

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