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Episode 217: Queen of the World Oct 09, 2019

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Eli Sanders, Rich Smith, and Chase Burns catch up on all the fast-moving impeachment news, as well as a new report from the Senate Intelligence Committee that confirms, yet again, that the Russians interfered in America's 2016 election to harm Hillary Clinton and benefit Donald Trump. The report also warns the Russians are still at it, and that the US needs to start taking defensive action. After that, a case currently before the US Supreme Court could have a big affect on LGBT rights in the workplace. Which way will the two Trump-appointed justices vote? And speaking of gay rights… Should Ellen DeGeneres have been palling around in a fancy sky box at a Dallas Cowboys football game with former President George W. Bush, who opposed gay marriage? Jasmyne Keimig has a firm answer. Finally, Chase updates us on RuPaul's world domination and explains how to watch the new British Drag Race. Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

Episode 216: Good Judy, Bad President Oct 02, 2019

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Dan Savage, Eli Sanders, and Rich Smith catch up on a week of fast-breaking impeachment developments and consider the possibility of President Pence. (Or President Pelosi!) After that, Nathalie Graham talks about the one-year anniversary of Christine Blasey Ford's testimony against Brett Kavanaugh, plus a new book from the New York Times reporters who broke the Harvey Weinstein story. It's called "She Said." Finally, Christopher Frizzelle and Chase Burns talk about the new Renee Zellweger movie, Judy. Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

Episode 215: We're ITMFA-ing! Sep 25, 2019

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Eli Sanders, Katie Herzog, and Rich Smith talk about Nancy Pelosi's decision to jump aboard the ITMFA train and open a formal impeachment inquiry into President Trump's "lawless" behavior. The move came after new revelations that Trump pressured the president of Ukraine to investigate one of Trump's political rivals here in the United States, former Vice President Joe Biden. After that, Lester Black and Katie Herzog respond to listener concerns about how we described America's vape-related illness outbreak on the last episode of Blabbermouth. They also talk about whether they're still vaping. Finally, Jasmyne Keimig runs through some of the best moments at the Emmys and Chase Burns explains what's so great about the new J-lo movie, Hustlers. Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

Episode 215: No Show This Week! Sep 18, 2019

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That's right. We taking the week off.

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Episode 214: Eighteen Years Sep 11, 2019

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Eli Sanders, Katie Herzog, and Rich Smith talk about the 18th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, which happened when Katie and Rich were teenagers. After that: John Bolton is out of the Trump administration, Marianne Williamson it out of the next Democratic debate, and Trump is editing the weather with a Sharpie—so everything's gonna be just fine! Then, the nationwide focus on vaping-related illnesses. Lester Black explains what's going on and what to do. Finally, Jasmyne Keimig tells us about grime rapper slowthai and a new album from FKA twigs. Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

Episode 213: Hurricane Sep 04, 2019

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Dan Savage, Eli Sanders, and Rich Smith talk about hurricanes, global warming, golf, Trump, and the lessons Americans can draw from the wild constitutional crisis that's currently gripping Great Britain. After that, Katie Herzog dives into a "cancel culture" controversy involving the new film Adam and strong feelings about how trans characters should be depicted. Finally, Charles Mudede and Jasmyne Keimig talk about "American Factory," the fantastic new Netflix documentary that was produced by the Obamas.Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

Episode 212: Beach Read Aug 28, 2019

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Dan Savage, Eli Sanders, and Rich Smith skip through the most recent Trumpian incoherence—which we really can't take any more of until after Labor Day—and then talk about something far less dire but far more interesting: bed bugs. Specifically, the bed bugs metaphor that this week freaked out New York Times columnist Bret Stephens and delighted Twitter. After that, Rich talks about what it was like to meet and talk with Elizabeth Warren after she drew the largest crowd of her campaign (15,000 people!) in Seattle. Finally, Jasmyne Keimig quickly squashes a conspiracy theory that's floating in the Blabbermouth podcast Facebook group and then helps you find that beach read you've been wanting for this end-of-summer weekend. Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

Episode 211: King of the Jews Aug 21, 2019

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Eli Sanders, Katie Herzog, and Rich Smith talk about Trump's recent demand that American Jews stop being "disloyal" and stupid by voting for Democrats. (Also discussed: Trump's proud retweet of a guy who called him the "King of Israel.") Plus, in a surprise to no one, Trump has abandoned his talk about enacting meaningful gun control in the wake of continued mass shootings. After that, Katie explains what's going on with Title X, Planned Parenthood, and the Trump administration. It's a bureaucratic duel that has major consequences for how reproductive healthcare is delivered in this country. Finally, Jasmyne explains what's so irresistible about HBO's Succession and dives into a New York Times investigation into presidential candidates' playlists. Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

Episode 210: The Recession Cometh. Maybe? Aug 14, 2019

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Germany's economy is contracting and a bond stat called the "yield curve" has inverted, causing economists to warn of an impending recession. Dan Savage, Katie Herzog, and Rich Smith, who steps in as host while Eli Sanders is out on vacation, have lived through a few of these economic downturns. They'll give you some tips and tricks for getting through the next one. Then, after the largest massacre of Latinx people in recent memory, on Monday, Trump introduced a new rule to crack down on legal immigration. The Blabbermouth crew puts their heads together and talks about why the new rule is racist and bad. After that, Savage, Herzog, and Smith discuss some good news. According to House Judiciary chair Rep. Gerry Nadler, the House has already begun formal impeachment proceedings. But is this soft rollout what the ITMFA crowd is hoping? Finally, Jefferey Epstein. His alleged prison suicide launched a thousand conspiracy theories on Twitter—one of which was retweeted by the President. What are we doing here, people? And will Epstein's victims find justice?

Episode 209: Red Flags Aug 07, 2019

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Dan Savage, Eli Sanders, and Rich Smith talk about the mass shootings in Dayton and El Paso, Trump's role in them, and whether we'll now, finally see some Congressional action on common sense gun laws. After that, a caller demands we stop talking about the Democratic presidential debates! (And we sorta comply—but only sorta.) Then, another caller takes Eli to task for comparing Marianne Williamson to Trump. Way off, she says. Finally, Rich reflects on Toni Morrison and Dan talks about why he loves Fosse / Verdon on FX. Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

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