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Episode 179: Cold Outside Dec 19, 2018

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Eli Sanders, Rich Smith, and Katie Herzog begin with the good news: a federal judge in DC just tore into Michael Flynn at a now-postponed sentencing hearing and prosecutors in New York have demolished the corrupt Trump Foundation. Just in time for the holidays! The bad news: the US government's hideous actions at the border with Mexico continue, as Rich explains. After that, Katie talks about a Texas judge's attempt to cancel Obamacare and Eli explains the latest bad news for Facebook. Finally, an answer to the question on everyone's minds: What do I do if I show up at a holiday party and they're playing Baby It's Cold Outside? Rich and Katie have answers for how to handle this allegedly "rapey" Christmas song. Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

Episode 178: Tinkle Contest Dec 12, 2018

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Eli Sanders, Rich Smith, and Katie Herzog talk about how Nancy Pelosi won her televised "tinkle contest" with President Trump in the Oval Office this week, and what it means for her chances to become House Speaker in January. Also discussed: Michael Cohen, Mueller, and Trump's hush-money scandal. After all that, Rich talks about the dirt on William Barr, Trump's new nominee to head the Justice Department. And finally, Jasmyne Keimig discusses the glories of The Favourite while Rich explains why he loved The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

Episode 177: Be Real About Bush Dec 05, 2018

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Charles Mudede, who was actually alive and paying attention during the presidency of George HW Bush, talks with Eli Sanders and Rich Smith about the man's true legacy. After that, Nathalie Graham and Chase Burns react to Tumblr's decision this week to ban porn (and "female-presenting nipples"), and what it says about our current Internet moment. Finally, Jasmyne Keimig and Katy Herzog talk about why Lena Dunham is so newly dislikable, and whether all the hate is really warranted. Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

Episode 176: Mueller Time Nov 28, 2018

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Dan Savage, Eli Sanders, and Rich Smith dive into the latest intrigue swirling around the Russia investigation and ask whether Paul Manafort just successfully played Special Counsel Robert Mueller. (On the flip side, they also ask: Is Mueller perhaps the most successful edge-dom in America?) After that, Katie Herzog has some advice for processing the Trump administration climate change report and humanity's frightening failure when it comes to this massive, civilization-threatening problem. Finally, Jasmyne Keimig tells Dan Savage about The Bisexuals. Plus the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

Episode 175: Thankful for ONE Trump Thing Nov 21, 2018

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On the day before Thanksgiving, Dan Savage, Eli Sanders, and Rich Smith sit around the table and say things about Trump's terrible, no-good, un-American week that you *might* not want to repeat while your conservative uncle's carving turkey. After that, Katie Herzog arrives with a shocking side-dish of inarguably good, Republican-supported criminal justice reform policy that really, truly has Trump's approval and just might pass Congress before the end of this year. What??? Finally, Rich has some delicious, no-fuss recipes for you to fall back on if you're panicking about what to bring to potluck Friendsgiving. Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

Episode 174: Pelosi Problems Nov 14, 2018

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Should Nancy Pelosi continue to lead the Democrats now that they've taken control of the US House? A big fight is brewing over this question on the left, so Dan Savage, Eli Sanders, and Rich Smith jump right into it — and emerge with a surprising unanimous decision on what needs to happen next. Also discussed: the continued ugliness in some major, still-undecided races in Florida and Georgia. After that, Katie Herzog considers the problem with white women Republican voters (and whether it's really a problem at all). Katie also has some advice for New York and Virginia on what they can look forward to now that they've both landed shiny new Amazon HQs. Finally, Chase Burns talks about his night with Stormy Daniels, and why she's not just an amazing performer but also a true American patriot. Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

Episode 173: How the House Was Won Nov 07, 2018

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The Democrats took back the House of Representatives, baby! They're sending the most women to Congress that have ever been sent, including the first (two) muslim women, the first (two) Native American women, and potentially the first kickboxing woman! But for some reason, Rich Smith still has mixed feelings about the results of the most important election of his lifetime. In search of solace and sense, Rich calls Eli Sanders, who's away on vacation in sunny Argentina, to sort through everything that happened last night. Then, to talk about what it all means, Rich dials up Dan Savage, who's also on the road. After that, The Stranger's print editor, Christopher Frizzelle, and Chase Burns step into the podcast room to discuss the mysteries surrounding a tragic death in the kink community.

Episode 172: Final Countdown Oct 31, 2018

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With just days left to go before the midterm elections, Dan Savage, Eli Sanders, and Rich Smith talk about how the fascist future now feels like a very real possibility—if Democrats don't at least take back the House. Also: Trump's toxic rhetoric, his terrible response to the Pittsburgh massacre, his dumb talk of shredding the Constitution when it comes to "birthright citizenship," and his nonsense argument for sending thousands of troops to the US-Mexico border just as Americans are voting. Oh, and it looks like young voters may be set to turn out in large numbers after all! Just don't talk to Dan about that New York Magazine profile of 12 young non-voters. After all that, Chase Burns is back to talk about the beautiful human communication in the new film BPM (Beats Per Minute) and what we should do about the ugly, violence-inciting human communication that's now pervasive on social media. Then Katie Herzog has plea for Hillary Clinton and Jasmyne Keimig talks about the scariest movie you can watch this Halloween, A Night at the Garden. Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

Episode 171: Clickhole Country Oct 24, 2018

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Dan Savage, Eli Sanders, and Rich Smith talk about the mad, scary dash toward Election Day, which now includes pipe bombs being mailed to Democrat leaders on top of Trump's already escalating lies about tax cuts and migrant caravans. Would a simple, compelling election year slogan from Democrats help the party cut through the noise right about now? Why don't the Democrats have one? Is the absence of a slogan maybe a bit of accidental brilliance? After all that, Dan tells Chase Burns about how Republicans in Illinois are weirdly playing the "disavow Dan Savage" card in the run-up to Nov. 6, and Chase tells Dan about a beautiful way to stick one's head in the sand and drown out all this insanity: a nice, deep click-hole. Chase just came back from one featuring Jane Fonda and he learned A LOT. Finally, Rich talks to Eli and Jasmyne Keimig about Francis Fukyama's new book, "Identity." Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

Episode 170: Elizabeth Warren's War With Trump Oct 17, 2018

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Dan Savage, Eli Sanders, and Jasmyne Keimig talk about Elizabeth Warren's high-stakes attempt to both prove her Native American ancestry and skewer Trump at the same time. It hasn't gone smoothly for Warren, and it raises the question: Has Trump achieved a bullying check-mate on this one? After that, millennial-adjacent Chase Burns tries to explain to Dan Savage why he's not a totally perfect, always-and-forever voter. Good luck, Chase! Finally, A Star Is Born. We have some feelings about the new Lady Gaga + Bradley Cooper extravaganza. Plus, as always, the music of Ahamefule J. Oluo.

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