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#121 Donald Trump Is Actually Poor May 09, 2019

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Sami and Alise return with great news. The Sup team is returning to the stage for a live show at Caroline’s in NYC on May 22nd at 7PM (ticket link below). They start by talking about Shill Barr being held in contempt of court. At 11:00 they talk about Donald Trump Jr’s subpoena by the Intelligence Committee. At 13:55 they talk about the NY Times report on how Donald Trump lost more money than any other American. At 26:30 they talk about the Georgia Heartbeat Bill. Come see us at Caroline's- https://betches.co/carolines

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#120 Can We Please Stop Asking If Women Are Electable? May 06, 2019

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Alise and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit in the news, starting with the Russian spy-whale recently discovered in Norway. Next, they talk about the AOC documentary that just dropped on Netflix. For the main news, they discuss the house setting a date for Mueller to testify (including Trump’s reaction), Bill Barr potentially being held in contempt, John Kelly’s latest involvement in the migrant-child crisis, and an update on the Brunei death penalty story. Finally, they break down the question of whether or not women are “electable” and share some evidence why this debate should be put to rest.

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Is Karma Coming To The NRA?? Ft. Kris Brown May 05, 2019

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Sami and Bryan are joined by Kris Brown of Brady, America’s oldest gun violence prevention group. They talk about the overwhelming support for responsible gun ownership measures, and how the NRA has been able to create a culture war around guns. They break down the NRA’s Russia ties and the latest scandal involving their shady PR firm. Kris talks about the response to the Parkland shooting and why it has been so difficult to address gun policy since. They close out the show with a conversation about assault weapons and how we can take action to make sure meaningful gun laws are passed in the future.

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#119 Bill Barr: More Like Shill Barr May 02, 2019

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Sami and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit going on in the news, starting with representative Steve Cohen using a bucket of KFC to throw shade at the Attorney General for skipping his House Judiciary Committee hearing today. Next, they talk about the recent election in Spain and what it means for European politics. For the main news, they discuss Bill Barr’s Senate testimony, Kamala Harris’s savvy questioning, and Mazie Hirono calling him a liar. Finally, they break down James Comey’s scathing op-ed about Trump’s ability to influence and corrupt.

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#118 F*ck the NRA Apr 29, 2019

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Sami and Alise are back to break down all of the news out of this weekend, starting with Trump calling himself a "young, vibrant man," and his like counter officially hitting 10,000. Next, they break down a scandal that has rocked the NRA, leading to the resignation of their president Oliver North, and a new investigation into their nonprofit status by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Finally, they cover a very disturbing clip of Donald Trump talking (read: lying) about abortion to a crowd in Wisconsin.

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How Do We Empower Sex Workers? Ft. Angelina Lombardo Apr 27, 2019

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Sami and Bryan are joined by author Angelina Lombardo to talk about the current state of sex work in America. They start off with the story of how Angelina first became a stripper and overcame an abusive relationship. She walks us through the experience of losing her daughter in a custody battle and leaving the world of stripping. At 24:00 they talk about the movement to decriminalize sex work and highlight the disproportionate violence toward transgender people of color. They close out the show with a conversation about exploitation versus empowerment in sex work.

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#117 How Do We Feel About Joe Biden? Apr 25, 2019

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Bryan and Alise are back to talk about all the news of the week, starting with Hasan Minhaj calling out Jared Kushner to his face and Rep. Andy McKean's defection from the GOP. Then they talk about Joe Biden's official campaign announcement, and his strengths and weaknesses as a candidate. Next they break down their favorite policies from each of the 2020 presidential candidates, including Bernie's Medicare For All plan, Elizabeth Warren's student loan forgiveness plan, Kamala's plan for an executive order on gun reform, and Beto stanning for legal weed.

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#116 To Impeach Or Not To Impeach Apr 22, 2019

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Sami and Bryan are back to break down all the crazy shit that’s happening in the news, starting with Ukraine electing a comedian as their new president. Next, they talk about Charlize Theron revealing that her child does not identify as the gender assigned to her at birth. For the main news, they dive into the fallout from the Mueller report, including the recent push for impeachment. They also share details of the tragic bombings in Sri Lanka. Finally, they discuss Trump’s veto of the congressional resolution to end the war in Yemen.

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How Far Are We From Legalizing Weed? (420 Episode) Ft. Kassandra Frederique Apr 20, 2019

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Sami and Bryan are joined by Kassandra Frederique of the Drug Policy Alliance to talk about legalizing marijuana. They start off with a conversation about the criminal justice system and access to drug treatment programs. They go through the history of our country’s war on drugs and how criminalization is tied to race. At 14:35 they discuss decriminalization and break down the stop and frisk policy that has resulted in so many unnecessary arrests in New York City. They close out the show with a conversation about legalization and the process for overturning prior convictions.

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#115 The [REDACTED] Mueller Report Apr 18, 2019

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[REDACTED] and [REDACTED] are back to break down everything we know about the Mueller Report, Attorney General Barr's press conference, and the Democrats' options going forward. First they break down Barr's press conference and statements regarding President Trump's potential obstruction of justice. Next they highlight key quotes from the report, including Mueller's (almost) recommendations on impeachment, and his statements regarding Trump's motives. Finally, they talk about the potential implications for Trump, the way the administration has shaped the narrative around the report, and what Democrats should do going forward. They also talk about Britney Spears and Aaron Schock.

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