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#114 Who's The Biggest Asshole In Congress? Apr 16, 2019

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Sami, Alise and Bryan grace the stage of The Pit Loft in New York City to bring you their first ever live show. They start with an ultra cute “what’s getting me through" featuring Pete Buttigieg, Julian Assange’s cat, and Lori Loughlin. At 17:10 they discuss what the hell has happened to the rule of law in this country. At 37:20 they play their new game “Florida or Fiction”. At 43:45 they compete to convince the audience who the biggest asshole in Congress is.

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What’s A Heartbeat Bill? (Let’s F*cking Do It Series) Ft. Marisa Kabas Apr 14, 2019

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Sami and Bryan are joined by Marisa Kabas of Purpose PBC to talk about the latest Georgia abortion bill. They start off with a conversation about Marisa’s Washington Post op-ed on Joe Biden’s presidential candidacy. At 6:40 they break down the details of the proposed heartbeat bill and what it would mean for women in the state. They discuss the most popular pro-life talking points and how they affect the conversation. At 25:00 they close out the show with some actionable steps you can take to resist the wave of “heartbeat” legislation.

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#113 Is Kim Kardashian the Next Elle Woods? Apr 11, 2019

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Sami and Alise are back breaking down all their favorite news this week, starting with Trump's thoughts on Mount Vernon, and Maxine Waters's smackdown of Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin. Next they talk about Bill Barr's testimony before the House and his allegation that the FBI engaged in "unlawful espionage" against the Trump campaign. Then they talk about the arrest of Wikileaks founder Julian Assange, and an update on Brexit. Finally, they talk about a coup in Sudan and end by presenting arguments for and against Kim Kardashian's new desire to become a lawyer. Listener note: There will be no episode Monday, but a recording of our live show in NYC will be released Tuesday. And don't forget to check out our next "Let's Fucking Do It" episode with Marisa Kabas out this weekend!

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#112 Harry Potter and the Kirstjen Child Apr 08, 2019

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Alise and Bryan are back to break down everything that happened over the weekend, starting with the Sup team’s trip to see Harry Potter on Broadway. Next, they listen to audio of Pete Buttigieg’s public remarks admonishing Mike Pence. For the main news, Bryan and Alise dive into Kirstjen Nielsen’s resignation from the position of DHS Secretary, and discuss Trump’s dwindling cabinet. Finally, they talk about the weird Joe Biden video that Trump tweeted out this weekend, and then listen to his bizarre statements defending the post.

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Women Leaders Are What The World Needs Ft. Tina Brown Apr 07, 2019

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Sami and Bryan are joined by publishing icon Tina Brown of Women in the World to talk about the growing presence of women in leadership roles. They start out with a conversation about Tina’s recent NY Times op-ed and how she’d like to see the Democratic primary play out. At 12:50 Sami asks about the media’s coverage of Trump prior to the 2016 election and what we can do better in the future. How do you balance the allure of sensational news with doing right by your audience? At 22:20 they dive into the latest Brexit drama and predict how it will all play out. They close out the show with a conversation about Princess Diana’s passing and how she would view the world today.

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#111 Why Can’t The Orange Man Say Origin? Apr 04, 2019

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Alise and Bryan are back to break down all the bizarre Trump news this week, starting with the president trying to say the word "origin" and claiming his father was born in Germany. Next, they listen to a clip of Trump saying that windmills give you cancer. For the main news, Bryan and Alise dive into the latest report that Mueller’s team believe their report is far more damaging to Trump than Willam Barr’s letter indicated. They also share details of the White House security clearance scandal, including confirmation of Jared Kushner’s involvement. Finally, they discuss the impending congressional subpoena of Trump’s tax returns.

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#110 Is Joe Biden Courting The F*ckboi Vote? Apr 01, 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 the announcement that House Democrats plan to subpoena the Mueller Report this week. Next, they talk about the embarrassing Fox News headline about Trump cutting aid to “3 Mexican Countries.” For the main news, Bryan and Sami dive into the accusations of inappropriate touching leveled against Joe Biden and discuss how this will affect his potential presidential run. They also share details of the boycott against Brunei-owned properties in response to their extreme anti-LGBT laws. Finally, they discuss the Saudi connection to Jeff Bezos’s hacked cell phone and talk about Pete Buttigieg’s huge campaign fundraising announcement.

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#109 When Did We Change The Meaning Of "Exonerate"? Mar 28, 2019

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Bryan and Alise are back. They start by talking about all charges being dropped in the Jussie Smollet case. At 6:50 they talk about AOC’s viral clap back regarding the Green New Deal. At 14:30 they give you the latest info on the summary of the Mueller Report. At 25:30 they talk about Betsy Devos cutting funding to the Special Olympics. For one more thing, they give you an update on everything happening with Brexit.

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#108 The Mueller Report: WTF Happened? Mar 25, 2019

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Sami and Bryan start by talking about the ‘People’s Vote March’ in the UK and how it may influence the Brexit decision. At 5:20 they discuss the rise of Pete Buttigieg. At 9:50 they talk about Attorney General Bill Bar's summarization of the Mueller report and whether or not it closes the book on Russia’s meddling in the 2016 election and whether or not the president obstructed justice. For one more thing, they talk about Jared Kushner conducting foreign business on non secure public servers.

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#107 Why Is Trump Dragging A Dead Guy? Mar 21, 2019

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Alise and Bryan are back with some big news! The Sup team will do it’s first ever live show at The PIT Loft on April 15th (ticket link below). They start by talking about Trump’s most recent attack on deceased Senator John McCain who he apparently never liked in the first place. Next, they give you a rundown of all the Democrats that have announced their candidacy for President. For one more thing, they talk about the US Women’s soccer team suing the US Soccer Federation for equality. Tickets For Sup Live!---> https://thepit-nyc.com/events/the-betches-sup-podcast/

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