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*That* AOC Speech, And Why Being A Husband/father Isn't A Free Pass To Be Sexist Jul 29, 2020

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This week Luce and Rubes unpack *that* AOC speech, and why being a father or a husband does not allow you a free pass to be sexist, misogynistic, or to call someone a fucking bitch.You'd think it would go without saying, right?Links to the articles discussed:New York Post: https://nypost.com/2020/07/26/whats-really-vulgar-is-aocs-fake-outrage-devine/New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/23/us/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-sexism-congress.htmlThis episode was brought to you by Lucy Blakiston and Ruby Edwards.And as always you can find us on instagram at @shityoushouldcareabout or come hang out in our Facebook group "Shit You Should Care About Squad" here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2653704428049497Thanks to our mates at Roar Collective for powering The Shit Show!

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Let's Get PolitiCOOL: Andrew Falloon, Sexual Misconduct, And Politicising Mental Health Jul 25, 2020

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Welcome to another episode of "Let's get politiCOOL" where, when we see fit, we breakdown wtf is going on, politically.Today we tackle the Andrew Falloon and Iain Lees-Galloway saga's before deep-diving into the culture of politics these days, how it enables the abuse of power, the prevalence of sexual misconduct, and how mental health is being used as a political tool.It's a big one, so buckle up.This episode of The Shit Show was brought to you by Lucy Blakiston and Ruby Edwards.And as always you can find us on instagram at @shityoushouldcareabout or come hang out in our Facebook group "Shit You Should Care About Squad" here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2653704428049497Big shout out to Roar Collective for powering The Shit Show!

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I Took The Cognitive Test Trump "aced" To See If I Could Run The USA Jul 20, 2020

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I took the cognitive test Trump "aced" to see if I could run the USA.Trump has been banging on about acing this cognitive test, so I took it, live on the podcast to see if I was fit to do his job.Listen in to see how I did!The test! https://m.lasvegassun.com/news/2020/jul/19/trump-says-he-aced-this-cognitive-test-can-you/Trump talking about the test: https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/07/10/trump-hannity-cognitive-test/

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Let's Get PolitiCOOL: A National Fiasco Jul 17, 2020

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Welcome to the first installment of "Let's get politiCOOL" where, when we see fit, we breakdown wtf going on, politically. We'll discuss - in our unorthodox, un-expert, and totally UN biased way (can you pick up sarcasm through text?) - some of the most important goings-on in the election cycle (that goes for you NZ, and you too USA).Today we tackle just wtf is happening to the NZ National Party, why Todd Muller's resignation was an important step for mental health, and the legacy of Judith "Crusher" Collins.This episode of The Shit Show was brought to you by Lucy Blakiston and Ruby Edwards.And as always you can find us on instagram at @shityoushouldcareabout or come hang out in our Facebook group "Shit You Should Care About Squad" here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2653704428049497

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HANGXIETY: Hangover Anxiety Jul 13, 2020

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HANGXIETY (hangover anxiety)

Today, Luce, Rubes and Liv (welcome back to the pod Liv!!) chat about Hangxiety.

You know, that awful feeling you get the day after drinking when you're too anxious to function?

You've felt that? Yeah, us too. But what is it? What are some of our experiences? How do you deal with it? What's the actual science behind it? The gals have you covered!

This episode of The Shit Show was brought to you by Lucy Blakiston, Ruby Edwards and Olivia Mercer.

And as always you can find us on instagram at @shityoushouldcareabout or come hang out in our Facebook group "Shit You Should Care About Squad" here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2653704428049497

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Kanye NOT? Jul 09, 2020

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On today's bonus ep Luce chats about Kanye's potential Presidential run (or walk as he calls it.)Is it even possible for him to run 4 months out? What party would he run for? Who's on his campaign team? What would his policies be? What do you MEAN he's never voted?Listen in as Luce answers all your burning questions (to the best of her ability!) Forbes article that Luce keeps mentioning: https://www.forbes.com/sites/randalllane/2020/07/08/kanye-west-says-hes-done-with-trump-opens-up-about-white-house-bid-damaging-biden-and-everything-in-between/#2c123de147aa

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Is Facebook Over? Jul 08, 2020

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Facebook - which low key started as a "hot or not" rating site (who knew?) - Is in hot water. Again.In this episode Luce and Rubes dive into Facebook's controversial past, some of their recent scandals, and why companies are boycotting them now in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement.Also - who knew that Facebook employees had an internal version of Facebook called Workplace where they have to lodge their disputes? Not us. Listen in!This episode was brought to you by Lucy Blakiston and Ruby Edwards, and as always you can find us on instagram at @shityoushouldcareabout or come hang out in our Facebook group "Shit You Should Care About Squad" here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2653704428049497Thanks to our mates at Roar Collective for powering The Shit Show!

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K-Pop & TikTok Just ROLLED Trump Jun 23, 2020

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This week we are talking about how K-Pop stans and TikTokers rolled Trump's rally in Tulsa and how young people are 👏🏽the 👏🏽future 👏🏽From reserving tickets at Trump's latest rally to taking over racist hashtags in support of the Black Lives Matter movement - we talk about how young people aren't simply playing pranks, they're being straight up activists, and we are here for it.
This episode of The Shit Show was brought to you by Lucy Blakiston and Ruby Edwards.
And as always you can find us on instagram at @shityoushouldcareabout or come hang out in our Facebook group "Shit You Should Care About Squad" here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2653704428049497

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Trump Vs Twitter, Weaponizing Whiteness And Bye-Bye Bridges! Jun 02, 2020

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This week Luce and Rubes tackle some bloody important topics.We start off by discussing the riots in America and the importance of speaking up and doing better.We then launch into the stories of the week: Trumps latest executive order against social media (and his new vendetta against Twitter) and Amy Cooper and the weaponization of whiteness.Then we bring things home, by taking a deep dive into how Simon Bridges got rolled and who the fuck Todd Muller is.This episode was brought to you by Lucy Blakiston and Ruby Edwards from Shit You Should Care About! And as always you can find us on instagram at @shityoushouldcareabout or come hang out in our Facebook group "Shit You Should Care About Squad" here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2653704428049497

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NOT OUR BODY, NOT OUR BUSINESS May 20, 2020

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Today Luce and Rubes talk about *that* Adele photo, and why her "transformation" is NONE OF OUR BUSINESS, before tackling the wider issue - why do we comment on people's weight? And why do we put so much emphasis on weight anyway?

We chat about concern trolling, Lizzo, healthcare malpractice when it comes to managing weight, and why we should stay the fuck out of people's business. How you look isn't an accurate representation of your health! Listen in for some passionate chats - as per.

Recommendations: I Weigh pod with Jameela Jamil and Roxanne Gay: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/roxane-gay/id1498855031?i=1000473940165

Boyhood (film.)

Articles mentioned: Everything you know about obesity is wrong: https://highline.huffingtonpost.com/articles/en/everything-you-know-about-obesity-is-wrong/

The Art of Compliments: https://shityoushouldcareabout.com/home/theartofcompliments

And as always you can find us on instagram at @shityoushouldcareabout or come hang out in our Facebook group "Shit You Should Care About Squad" here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2653704428049497

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