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#127 Why Are Trump’s Pants So Long? Jun 03, 2019

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Sami and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit going on in the news, starting with Jared Kushner’s pathetic HBO interview. Next, they talk about Trump’s bizarrely long pants and debate the leading theories for this weird fashion statement. For the main news, they discuss the alarming weather trends that are ravaging various parts of America and the Republican obstruction that’s holding up relief efforts. They break down a change to the DNC primary debate rules designed to help address the crowded field. Finally, they share details of Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao’s deep business ties to China.

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When Will Conversion Therapy End? Ft. Mathew Shurka Jun 01, 2019

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Bryan is joined by Mathew Shurka, CoFounder and Chief Strategist for Born Perfect, to talk about ending conversion therapy in America. They start with the origin story of Born Perfect and Mathew tells us how they’ve been able to outlaw the practice in so many places across the country. He talks about his own experience in conversion therapy as a teenager and the trauma of being separated from his family. At 9:20 they discuss a study about the huge number of people who have been subjected to the practice. To close the show they tell us what the next steps are for outlawing conversion therapy across the country and the biggest obstacles to making it happen.

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#126 How Long Until Trump Gets Impeached? May 30, 2019

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Bryan is joined by the Sup’s newest team member Amanda Duberman to talk about all the crazy sh*t going on in the news. First, they celebrate the state-level pro-choice initiatives happening across the country to ensure abortion access in the event that Roe v. Wade gets overturned. Next, they discuss the Democratic candidate making a run for hungry hungry hypocrite Lindsey Graham’s SC Senate seat. For the main news they cover Mueller’s first IRL statement, what he said, why it matters, and what it means for impeachment. They roast Trump’s truly maniacal response in which he accidentally admits Russia helped him get elected. Finally, they close the show with a shockingly racist incident at a New York private school.

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How Do We Close The Pay Gap? Ft. Teresa Younger May 25, 2019

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Sami is joined by President and CEO of the Ms. Foundation, Teresa Younger. They begin with the foundation’s origin story and talk about the various gaps in women’s funding. Then they dive into the current wave of heartbeat bills and try to project what the long game will look like in the abortion battle. At 13:00 they discuss the pay gap and explore some potential solutions. Next, Teresa explains why Trump’s term in office is actually a great moment of opportunity for women’s rights. They talk about electoral strategy and why it’s important to pay attention to smaller government positions. Then they break down Teresa’s involvement in the marriage equality movement and close the show with tips for how you can get involved in women’s activism.

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#125 Has The GOP Finally Found A Rep With A Vertebrae? May 23, 2019

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Sami, Alise and Bryan are back for another live Sup, this time from Caroline’s on Broadway. They start by talking about Arnold Schwarzenegger's viral drop kick, Ben Carson’s Oreo flub and Justin Amash lending his support for impeachment as they recap what’s getting them through the week. At 13:40 they debut a new audience interactive game called “Family Separation Feud”. At 25:40 they play “Florida or Fiction”. At 34:20 they select the biggest asshole in Congress for women’s rights and call the winner to let them know.

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#124 Can We Do Better Than Biden? May 20, 2019

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Sami and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit going on in the news, starting with a little bit of Game of Thrones and a report about the growing number of female Fortune 500 CEOs. For the main news, they discuss Trump’s baffling decision to pardon actual brutal murderers and war criminals. Next, they talk about Joe Biden officially launching his campaign, how we feel about it, and whether his current lead in the polls makes him the inevitable nominee. Finally, they break down Australia getting its own depressing MAGA moment.

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Are We Literally Wiping Our A$$ With The Planet’s Future? Ft. Jennifer Skene May 18, 2019

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Bryan Russell Smith and Sup’s new content manager Amanda Duberman are joined by Jennifer Skene, environmental law fellow for the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) to talk about some of the biggest threats to our environment. They start off with an alarming new study about the planet’s biodiversity, and explain how toilet paper is killing our forests. Skene explains the impact of deforestation and the best legal strategies for combating this crisis. They close out the show with tips for how we can all take action to overcome the threat to our planet. Get your tickets to our live LA DragCon show here: betches.co/dragcontix The post-DragCon happy hour is available here: betches.co/suphappyhourla And don't forget to buy your tickets to the live NYC show at Caroline's: betches.co/carolines

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#123 Alabama’s Abortion Ban Should Scare You Ft. Marisa Kabas and Amanda Reyes May 16, 2019

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Sami is joined by Marisa Kabas to talk about all the “heartbeat” abortion bills popping up lately. They start with details about the near-total abortion ban that passed in the Missouri senate yesterday. Next, they talk about the chances that this issue will make its way back to the Supreme Court. At 21:40 they’re joined by Amanda Reyes of The Yellowhammer Fund to talk about the Alabama abortion bill just signed into law. Amanda gives an inside look at what’s happening in Alabama and tells us how we can provide support to those fighting to keep abortions safe and legal. They discuss the limited number of clinics in Alabama, the extreme measures anti-abortion activists are willing to go to, and then close the show with their outlook on how this battle will play out. Support the ACLU in their efforts to sue states with unconstitutional bans: aclu.org/issues/reproductive-freedom/abortion Provide direct support to women in Alabama: yellowhammerfund.org/ Get your tickets to our live LA DragCon show here: betches.co/dragcontix The post-DragCon happy hour is available here: betches.co/suphappyhourla And don't forget to buy your tickets to the live NYC show at Caroline's: betches.co/carolines

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#122 Why Are We In A Trade War With China? May 13, 2019

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Sami and Bryan are back to talk about everything going on in the news, starting with the crazy new MAGA merch available from Trump’s campaign. Next, they fill us in on the upcoming Sup Live shows and where to get your tickets. For the main news, they talk about the escalating trade war with China, including the latest Chinese clap back. Finally, they close out the show with an update on the Julian Assange rape charges. Get your tickets to our live LA DragCon show here: betches.co/dragcontix The post-DragCon happy hour is available here: betches.co/suphappyhourla And don't forget to buy your tickets to the live NYC show at Caroline's: betches.co/carolines

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Hillary Clinton Read Me The Mueller Report Ft. Jordan Klepper May 11, 2019

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Alise and Bryan are joined by Comedy Central’s Jordan Klepper to talk about his new docu-series “Klepper.” They discuss how Jordan got arrested along with a group of activists featured on the show and what took place outside while everyone waited for his release. At 9:35 Jordan explains how he chose each of the subjects for his series and what it was like to spend so much time at Trump rallies. He tells us about getting shipwrecked while filming the Bayou Bridge Pipeline protests. They close out the show with a story about interviewing the Clintons, picking a charity, and an island full of goats. Get your tickets to our live LA DragCon show here: betches.co/dragcontix The post-DragCon happy hour is available here: http://betches.co/suphappyhourla And don't forget to buy your tickets to the live NYC show at Caroline's: betches.co/carolines

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