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NEWSGIRLS

Hard-hitting news you need to know! Follow to stay in the loop ⚡️
By award-winning journalists and bffs Mabel Kabani & Wren Woodson
Previously 60 Minutes ⏱️

Full video episodes available on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@newsgirlspodcast

Latest Episodes:

Frozen Bodies Litter Everest’s Death Zone, Will RFK Further Drop Vaccine Rates?, & Crypto’s $6M Banana Dec 12, 2024

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In this episode, the Newsgirls climb the world’s tallest mountain to join a team of mountaineering experts as they retrieve dead bodies and trash that litter Mount Everest. Hear from a major in the Nepali military who oversaw the dangerous clean-up efforts.

Then Wren & Mabel investigate why vaccine rates are dropping around the country and if there’s cause for concern. How will HHS Secretary nominee RFK Jr impact health trends and vaccine skepticism if appointed?

Finally, we’ve all heard about the $6M banana, but do you know how the crypto bubble and Trump’s reelection made it happen?! It’s an a-peel-ing story about the mysterious banana buyer, the current art market, and the artist’s other bewildering works.

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GenZ Pushes Europe Far Right, Microplastic Filled Clouds Cause Rain, & The End of an Era Dec 05, 2024

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In this episode, the Newsgirls get to the bottom of the far right surge in Europe and why GenZ is surprisingly a driving force. Are the extremist narratives about immigrants true or just fear-mongering?

Then Wren & Mabel shrink down to particle size and trace the trajectory of microplastics to clouds, the human brain, and dolphin breath. You’ll want to throw away your plastic forks after this one!

Finally, the Newsgirls tearfully (jk) (but not really) offer a retrospective on Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. From grossing $2 billion dollars to selling out stadiums to shutting down Ticketmaster, this tour shook the world (literally and figuratively)!

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CORRECTIONS-

28:18 "Kansas City Chiefs *TIGHT END Travis Kelce"

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Blind Drug Mules: Framed By Cartels, The Mass X-odus to BlueSky, & Why Are Dating Apps Dying? Nov 21, 2024

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In this episode, a NEWSGIRLS original investigation into Mexican cartels hiding drugs on unsuspecting Americans crossing the border (00:49). These victims are called blind mules and cases have been increasing, even reaching the Supreme Court.

Then Wren & Mabel explore why millions of users are deactivating their X accounts and soaring into BlueSky (13:18). Is Elon Musk the “free speech absolutist” he claims to be?

Finally, the newsgirls sit down with dating expert Ilana Dunn to learn why singles are shifting back to meeting IRL (25:15). Formerly at Hinge, Ilana gives the inside scoop on dating app’s true motivations and whether they’re here to stay.

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The World Prepares for Trump 2.0, NFL’s Controversial New Helmets, & The Secret to Living to 100? Nov 14, 2024

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In this episode of NEWSGIRLS, the world primes itself for Donald Trump’s second term as president (00:44). From global leaders to activist groups, everyone is holding urgent meetings to prepare for what’s sure to be an unpredictable four years.

Then Wren & Mabel investigate the NFL’s most advanced and controversial helmets (14:09). It’s a timely discussion because of Tua Tagovailoa’s latest concussion and the debate surrounding his return to football.

Finally, the newsgirls travel the world to uncover whether special regions hold the key to living past 100 (25:28). Are the Blue Zones claims about longevity real or too good to be true?

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Election 2024: What Led to the Red Wave, Demographic Shift, & Trump’s Comeback Nov 07, 2024

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In this episode of NEWSGIRLS, Wren & Mabel share their key takeaways from the outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election. How did we get here? And where are we going?

CORRECTIONS-

2:01 "*HARRIS won new New Jersey by 4 points"

7:37 "Everyone thought the Latino/Hispanic vote would go to *HARRIS"

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AI Watches You Vote, Sending Endangered Animals to the Moon, & NEWSGIRLS Election Survival Guide Oct 31, 2024

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In this episode of NEWSGIRLS, Wren & Mabel step into the dark, chaotic world of political AI (00:37). They investigate how election deniers and disruptors use unregulated technology to challenge the democratic process.

Then the newsgirls take a break from politics to explore a plan to build a vault for animal DNA on the moon (12:35) in case they go extinct on Earth! They speak to the lead researcher of the cutting-edge proposal about which animals to send and the upcoming test launch.

Finally, Wren & Mabel get you ready for next week with their election survival guide (20:22). They lay out what’s changed from 2020, what’s the same, and how to keep your cool during these endless hours of waiting for results.

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Trump’s Healthcare Experiment in Georgia, Meta Censors Politics, & Battle Over $18 Billion Shipwreck Oct 24, 2024

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In this episode of NEWSGIRLS, Wren & Mabel attempt the impossible- make healthcare interesting (00:42). But when you hear the details of Trump’s “concepts of a plan” test in Georgia, and how they’re likely a preview of healthcare under a second Trump presidency, you’ll be hooked.

Then the newsgirls share their story of getting banned for talking about politics (10:16) and dive into Meta’s recent decision to hide political content on their platforms. They talk to political strategist Keith Edwards about how this change has targeted politicians and creators.

Finally, Wren & Mabel tell you the story of a battle over the most valuable shipwreck in history (19:22) and why several different countries and groups think they have a claim to its $18 BILLION of treasure.

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Russia Funds American Influencers, The Apprentice Joins Election-tainment Cycle, and Welcome to NEWSGIRLS! Oct 17, 2024

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In the inaugural episode of NEWSGIRLS, Wren & Mabel dive into the Tenet Media scandal (00:38), a DOJ indictment of Russian-government actors who allegedly funded an American influencer network. The newsgirls bring you every salacious detail of the scheme, from the comically fake foreign backer to the disturbing content put out in the wake of a terrorist attack.

Then Wren & Mabel give you their thoughts on The Apprentice movie (13:53), the new controversial Trump biopic that almost didn’t make it to theaters. They scrutinize all the ways politics influences entertainment during election cycles.

Finally, the newsgirls take a walk down memory lane to the origins of their friendship and how this podcast came to be! (22:44)

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