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Bryan and Alise start the show with an update on the Category 4 Hurricane Laura and talk about the devastating effects it has already had in Louisiana and Texas. Then they discuss 17 year-old Kyle Rittenhouse, who was arrested and charged with homicide in a fatal shooting that left two dead during protests Tuesday night in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Next, they react to the historic strike by professional athletes last night, as players from the NBA and WNBA refused to take the court. Finally, they attempt to debunk the many lies and misinformation spread yesterday during night three of the Republican National Convention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Women’s Equality Day, Amanda speaks with Rep. Karen Bass of California, chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. They discuss voter suppression efforts that have persisted far past the 19th Amendment and how the White House and Mitch McConnell have refused to sign legislation protecting Americans’ right to vote. They also address the fact that 65 years after Emmett Till’s murder, lynching is still not a federal hate crime. Rep. Bass describes Congress’s efforts to pass police reform and how a Joe Biden victory is critical to this effort. Rep. Bass also wants you to make your voting plan TODAY. Text VOTE to 30330 to learn more about registering and visit iwillvote.com to make a plan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alise and Bryan are back today with special guest host Chris Burns (@fatcarriebradshaw) to recap night 1 of the Republican National Convention. They run down the most batsh*t moments, from an oral surgeon praising Trump’s COVID response to Kimberly Guilfoyle’s CAPS LOCK speech. They translate instances of veiled racism and play back examples of explicit white nationalism. Finally, they consider how the festivities looked to people who don’t obsessively watch politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Sup podcast, Bryan and Amanda are back to preview the Republican National Convention and the basket of deplorables we can expect to hear from this week. Then, they share limited details about several police shootings this weekend. Finally, they discuss Kellyanne Conway leaving the White House. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we answer all your burning questions about the Sup team, from our news diets to how we manage stress and what reality shows get us through the Trump administration. Hear us discuss topics we don’t normally cover and what goes into creating the podcast every day. We couldn’t get through all your thoughtful questions in one episode, so check back next Friday for Part 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alise and Bryan start the show with breaking news about the arrest of Steve Bannon after being indicted for fraud in relation to raising $25 million to fund the construction of a border wall. Then they dive into night three of the Democratic National Convention, starting with a reaction to speeches from several high-profile women in the party, including Hillary Clinton. Plus, they discuss the nomination acceptance speech from Kamala Harris, and talk about Barack Obama’s uncharacteristically direct rebuke of President Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back to debrief on an eventful night 2 of the Democratic Convention and we are -- dare we say -- incredibly charmed by the festivities?! They discuss why the delegate roll call should only be done via Zoom from this point forward and run down the night’s most compelling speakers and who didn’t need to be there at all. They debunk some of the drama surrounding AOC’s appearance and consider whether this convention is striking the right balance between exciting loyal Democrats and convincing swing voters to see the light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Alise are back to talk about night one of the Democratic National Convention. They start with their immediate reaction to how the virtual convention format worked, including which speakers exceeded their expectations, and what they want to see more of. Plus, they talk about the inclusion of Republican speakers like John Kasich (and his strange crossroads analogy). Next, they play several highlights from the likes of Bernie Sanders and Michelle Obama, explaining what was different about her speech this time around. Finally, they close the show with a conversation about the 100 year anniversary of the 19th amendment and an update on Nancy Pelosi’s efforts to stop Trump from sabotaging the United States Postal Service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan and Amanda are back to figure out how the mail broke and what needs to happen to fix it. Nancy Pelosi is calling Congress back from Summer vacation to address our postal emergency as the White House and USPS acknowledge a possibly catastrophic situation in November. Is it too late? Finally, they preview the Democratic National Convention and ask why Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was given one minute to speak and former Republican Governor John Kasich gets prime billing. Don’t forget to send your questions for the Sup time for an upcoming mail bag episode! Send your questions directly to [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The time has come, loyal listeners, for a Q&A episode. But first we need some Qs to A. What do you want to know about us? What have you always wanted to ask? Ever wondered how we got into politics? How do we feel about a certain issue? Our skincare routines and astrological charts? You can literally ask us anything (no promises we’ll answer, but we’ll definitely consider it). Feel free to address your question to one host in particular, or pose a question you’d like the group to discuss. Send your questions to [email protected] or DM the Betches Sup on Instagram before Tuesday, August 18. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Amanda talks to David Litt, a former speechwriter for President Obama and author of “Democracy In One Book Or Less.” Litt explains why, despite living in a democracy, the will of the people is so rarely implemented. He describes why understanding the rise of Mitch McConnell is key to understanding our democratic decay, and recounts visiting McConnell’s old frat house to look for answers. They discuss historical precedents for crying “voter fraud” and how throughout history, losing parties tend to eliminate voters instead of making themselves more electable. Finally, they deliberate whether we’re facing the end of democracy, or the return of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Amanda are back today to debrief on Joe Biden’s announcement of Kamala Harris as the Vice Presidential nominee. They break down some of the misogynistic and racist reactions to her selection and consider the line between admiration and sexism. They discuss what she adds to the race and how she can overcome challenges related to her prosecutorial record. Finally, they try to figure out why Congress is on vacation when millions of Americans face homelessness and unemployment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan and Alise are joined by Ryan Vasquez, Broadway star of Hamilton fame and founder of Swing From Home, a platform connecting remote volunteers to smaller campaigns in need of volunteer support. They start by explaining what volunteers can do to help candidates during a pandemic, including how to donate your time using just your phone. Ryan explains the value of making a difference in super focused areas of the country. Next, they share an example from a contentious election in Virginia that highlights the razor thin margins that can decide an election. They also talk about the absurdity of Donald Trump running as a change candidate even though he’s the incumbent, and discuss how to ignite enthusiasm on the left. Finally, they close things out with some Hamilton talk, as Ryan tells us which role is the most fun to play, and which is hardest (and sweatiest) to pull off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Sup podcast, Alise and Amanda anticipate November 3, 2020, and how we need to start re-imaging what election day will look like and share their plans to hold themselves accountable. They break down additional threats to the USPS and how throughout history, politicians have eliminated voters instead of bothering to appeal to them. Finally, they discuss violence in Chicago and why the pandemic is crucial context for unrest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alise and Sami are back to break down the president’s weekend assembling large groups of people in a COVID haunted house, issuing meaningless executive actions, and insisting coronavirus will magically disappear. They discuss a motorcycle rally currently descending on South Dakota with 250,000 attendees as the country mourns 160,000 COVID deaths. Finally, run through what Trump’s executive orders over the weekend actually do, what they don’t, and whether Democrats are right to hold out on a bigger stimulus deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Amanda are back to recount all the useless things Trump did yesterday before jetting off to his golf club while tens of millions of Americans await economic relief amid a deadly epidemic he has failed to contain. Then they discuss Biden’s moving deadline on announcing a VP. It was fun at first, but does the protracted timeline pit women against each other and reduced their dynamic careers to pros and cons lists? They discuss why Benghazi will be a factor in Susan Rice’s consideration even though it shouldn’t, and how the press should stop treating the election as a beauty contest and focus more on Trump’s attempts to undermine it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the Sup podcast, Alise and Bryan cover breaking news of New York Attorney General Letitia James’ announcement that she will be filing a case against the NRA. They also cover how the Democratic and Republican Nominating Conventions will go down online and how Trump’s staff might all soon be finding themselves in violation of the Hatch Act. Next, they discuss Facebook finally (kind of) doing the right thing by removing Trump’s post with misinformation about kids not being able to get Coronavirus. Finally, they wrap up with some updates on the Trump campaign's vendetta against mail-in voting (except for in Florida). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kaitlin and Amanda are back to debrief on yet *another* huge night of primaries in the election season that never ends. They share details of the devastating explosion in Lebanon, which will exacerbate an existing economic and political crisis already worsened by the pandemic. Finally, they run through the federal assistance programs about to expire as eviction moratoriums expire around the country, threatening to throw millions out of their homes. They share resources and break down your rights if you’re facing eviction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the Sup podcast, Alise and Sami talk about how Jared Kushner’s secret plan for testing disappeared into thing air. Then, they discuss Trump’s interview with Axios which featured homemade graphs, some incorrect statements about how testing works Trump’s thoughts on John Lewis, and more well wishes Ghislaine Maxwell. Finally, they wrap up with some news about politically charged obituaries and tropical storm Isaias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan and Amanda are back to break down the weekend’s headlines, from Trump’s threat to ban TikTok to efforts to crowdfund the United States Postal Service ahead of the election. Can Trump actually ban TikTok, and would it be the worst thing if he did? They assess Dr. Birx’s most recent guidance about masking at home and how the virus continues to stoke tensions in American households. They explain Trump’s efforts to sabotage the Postal Service to slow down mail long enough to raise questions about the election outcome. Finally, they look into the sexist framing of Joe Biden’s VP selection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alise and Amanda are back, but $600 weekly unemployment benefits are not. Today we track Congress’s progress towards an economic relief package as millions of Americans face plummeting income and eviction -- while the Senate takes a summer Friday. They analyze Trump’s threat to delay the election in terms of yesterday’s historically dismal economic report. Finally, they run through revelations from recently unsealed documents in the case against Ghislaine Maxwell that expose more powerful men than we ever knew about. Thanks to our sponsors: Modern Fertility: Visit ModernFertility.com/SUP to get $20 off the test. That means your test will cost $139, instead of the hundreds or thousands it could cost at a doctor’s office! Future Fitness: Sign up for Future today at tryfuture.com/sup and get your first two weeks with your personal trainer for just $1! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan and Amanda are back with Asha Rangappa, CNN national security analyst and a former FBI agent, to break down just how alarming Bill Barr’s hearing was for people who know how the Justice Department is actually supposed to work. She tells us what concerns her most about the hearing, whether Democrats questioned the AG effectively, and dives into Trump’s pro-Putin reaction to Russia’s bounty on American soldiers. She also takes us back to the months before 2016 to show why Democrats shouldn’t wait to take action against Bill Barr just because Biden is polling well. Thanks to our sponsors: Modern Fertility: Visit ModernFertility.com/SUP to get $20 off the test. That means your test will cost $139, instead of the hundreds or thousands it could cost at a doctor’s office! Future Fitness: Sign up for Future today at tryfuture.com/sup and get your first two weeks with your personal trainer for just $1! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alise and Kaitlin are back to talk about AG Bill Barr’s disturbing showing at yesterday’s House Judiciary testimony. Now that we are clearly living in a post-democracy world, what will it take to get back? Can the rule of law survive even one Trump term? Then they dive into the president’s press conference in which he defended promoting a discredited doctor who says alien DNA is used in medical treatments. Finally, they discuss how the Trump administration is trying to roll back DACA despite the Supreme Court’s rejection of its earlier attempt. Thanks to our sponsors: Modern Fertility: Visit ModernFertility.com/SUP to get $20 off the test. That means your test will cost $139, instead of the hundreds or thousands it could cost at a doctor’s office! Future Fitness: Sign up for Future today at tryfuture.com/sup and get your first two weeks with your personal trainer for just $1! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Amanda is joined by Rep. Katherine Clark, Vice-Chair of the House Democratic Caucus and the second highest-ranking woman in Congress. Rep. Clark (D-CA), a fierce advocate for childcare, talks about pushing lawmakers to recognize childcare as an economic issue, not just a women’s one. She describes her push to get Congress to offer the childcare industry the same bailout it gave airlines: $50 billion. Finally, she discusses how the pandemic has exposed and exacerbated gender inequality, particularly for women of color, who make up a massive number of childcare providers and the essential workers who rely on them. Thanks to our sponsors: Modern Fertility: Visit ModernFertility.com/SUP to get $20 off the test. That means your test will cost $139, instead of the hundreds or thousands it could cost at a doctor’s office! Future Fitness: Sign up for Future today at tryfuture.com/sup and get your first two weeks with your personal trainer for just $1! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Sup, Sami and Bryan start with a review of Taylor Swift’s new album and a fun game testing one another’s knowledge of her new lyrics. Then they dive into an update on COVID-19 cases in the US, including news that President Trump's national security adviser has tested positive for the virus. Next, they talk about the latest in stimulus bill negotiations, a potential reduction in unemployment benefits, and whether or not we’ll be receiving another stimulus check in the mail anytime soon. They discuss news that police are reviewing a string of anti-Semitic messages allegedly posted by the British grime musician Wiley on social media. Finally, they close the show with a conversation about protests across the nation being met with force this weekend. Thanks to our sponsors: Modern Fertility: Visit ModernFertility.com/SUP to get $20 off the test. That means your test will cost $139, instead of the hundreds or thousands it could cost at a doctor’s office! Future Fitness: Sign up for Future today at tryfuture.com/sup and get your first two weeks with your personal trainer for just $1! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Amanda are joined by Rep. Katie Porter of California to talk all things education. Rep. Porter -- who has three children and is the only single mother in Congress -- talks frankly about parenting during a pandemic and why she is uniquely familiar with the challenges facing working parents when it comes to educating their kids. Porter, who famously got the CDC director to commit to free coronavirus testing, blasts Education Secretary Betsy DeVos and White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany for failing to provide any plans or letting science guide the way. Finally, Rep. Porter explains what she’s looking for in school re-opening plans as a mother and as a member of the United States Congress. Thanks to our sponsors: Skillshare: Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Explore your creativity and get 2 free months of Premium Membership at Skillshare.com/SUP Native: make the switch to Native deodorant today by going to NativeDeo.com/sup or use promo code sup at checkout to get 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the Sup, Alise and Bryan start with some shoutouts to help improve your day and an update on “baby witch” activity on TikTok. Then they discuss Trump’s decision to send federal agents into Chicago and Albuquerque as part of ‘Operation Legend.’ Next, they talk about the GOP reaching a new agreement within their own party on funding for their version of the stimulus package. Finally, they discuss Ted Yoho issuing what can only be considered as a quarter of an apology for calling AOC a “f*cking bitch" on the steps of the Capitol Building this week. Thanks to our sponsors: Skillshare: Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Explore your creativity and get 2 free months of Premium Membership at Skillshare.com/SUP Native: make the switch to Native deodorant today by going to NativeDeo.com/sup or use promo code sup at checkout to get 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Kaitlin and Sami break down the recent spate of Republican endorsements for Joe Biden. Do we care about these high-profile endorsements? Why are we giving out cookies for accurately reading a fascist dictator? What do we sacrifice when we celebrate these endorsements, and is there even such a thing as a “good” Republican these days? Plus, they run through the prominent “Never Trumpers” and consider the state of the Republican party beyond the current president. Thanks to our sponsors: Skillshare: Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Explore your creativity and get 2 free months of Premium Membership at Skillshare.com/SUP Native: make the switch to Native deodorant today by going to NativeDeo.com/sup or use promo code sup at checkout to get 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the Sup podcast, Sami and Alise start with Trump defending the presence of secret police in Oregon before saying that he’s looking at doing the same in cities “all run by very liberal Democrats.” Next, they talk about the tragic death of US District Judge Esther Salas’ son, including the mysterious circumstances surrounding the attack. Finally, they discuss a federal lawsuit filed by two former Fox News personalities alleging sexual misconduct by Tucker Carlson and Sean Hannity, among others. Thanks to our sponsors: Skillshare: Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Explore your creativity and get 2 free months of Premium Membership at Skillshare.com/SUP Native: make the switch to Native deodorant today by going to NativeDeo.com/sup or use promo code sup at checkout to get 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Sup podcast, Bryan and Amanda break down the federal law enforcement presence in Portland, Oregon. Who is there and why are they beating civilians for no reason? Then they run down how the Trump Administration’s rush to reopen states in April led us to a second spike that could have been avoided. Finally, they reflect on the legacy of Rep. John Lewis and share a timely clip from his 1963 speech to the March on Washington. Thanks to our sponsors: Skillshare: Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Explore your creativity and get 2 free months of Premium Membership at Skillshare.com/SUP Native: make the switch to Native deodorant today by going to NativeDeo.com/sup or use promo code sup at checkout to get 20% off your first order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the Sup podcast, we talked to Ashley White, a bail disruptor with The Bail Project. Ashley describes what a “bail disruptor” does and how local bail funds work to combat mass incarceration. She explains how cash bail contributes to systemic inequality and the biggest barriers to eliminating it. Advocating for reform in her home community of Baton Rouge, Ashely explains why local bail funds and community ties are so important in minimizing incarceration. Finally, she explains how simple services -- like offering rides to court dates -- can take people off the path to incarceration, and how you can make an immediate impact in your community. Thanks to our sponsors: Feals: Become a member today by going to Feals.com/sup and you’ll get 50% off your first order with free shipping Skillshare: Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Explore your creativity and get 2 free months of Premium Membership at Skillshare.com/SUP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode of the Sup podcast, Sami and Bryan start off with a singular piece of good news about Ruth Bader Ginsberg. They also talk about Nick Cannon’s anti-Semitic comments and their consequences. Next, they talk about protesters being arrested for a peaceful sit-in in Kentucky. Finally, they wrap up the podcast with talk of palace intrigue in the Trump campaign. Thanks to our sponsors: Feals: Become a member today by going to Feals.com/sup and you’ll get 50% off your first order with free shipping Skillshare: Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Explore your creativity and get 2 free months of Premium Membership at Skillshare.com/SUP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Sup podcast, Amanda and Kaitlin start the show with a conversation about the president’s Rose Garden address that turned into an anti-Biden rally speech. They also dissect his claim that a Sanders-Biden task force is working toward to a party platform that proposes to “abolish immigration detention.” Next, they touch on a few election headlines, including news that former Attorney General Jeff Sessions lost his GOP Senate primary runoff. Finally, they close out the show with a review of all the possible VP running mates Biden could pick. Thanks to our sponsors: Feals: Become a member today by going to Feals.com/sup and you’ll get 50% off your first order with free shipping Skillshare: Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Explore your creativity and get 2 free months of Premium Membership at Skillshare.com/SUP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Sup podcast, Rep. Eric Swalwell is back to discuss his new book “Endgame: Inside the Impeachment of Donald J. Trump,” in which he offers a behind-the-scenes look at last year’s historic effort to impeach and remove the president. He shares anecdotes about the preparation process that required young staffers to be rude to high-ranking members of Congress and saw Rep. Val Demings scold trolling Republicans in epic fashion. He also discusses the possibility for additional Trump impeachments should he win a second term, and why more men in Congress should talk openly about work-life balance. Go buy his new book Endgame: Inside the Impeachment of Donald J. Trump now! Thanks to our sponsors: Feals: Become a member today by going to Feals.com/sup and you’ll get 50% off your first order with free shipping Skillshare: Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Explore your creativity and get 2 free months of Premium Membership at Skillshare.com/SUP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Sup podcast, Bryan and Sami start the week with breaking news about the Washington Redskins finally deciding to change their racist name. Then they dive into the latest COVID-19 news, including Disney World reopening despite Florida reporting 15,000 new cases in one day, a new record for any state since the pandemic began. Plus, they talk about the White House’s smear campaign against the nation’s top infectious disease doctor Anthony Fauci. They discuss education secretary Betsy DeVos demanding kids return to school even though she can’t seem to outline a plan for doing so. They talk about President Trump’s historically corrupt decision to commute the sentence of convicted felon Roger Stone. Finally, Sami closes the show with her review of the new Mary Trump tell-all book. Thanks to our sponsors: Feals: Become a member today by going to Feals.com/sup and you’ll get 50% off your first order with free shipping Skillshare: Skillshare is an online learning community with thousands of inspiring classes for creative and curious people. Explore your creativity and get 2 free months of Premium Membership at Skillshare.com/SUP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Sup podcast, Amanda is joined by MSNBC political analyst and author Zerlina Maxwell. Maxwell’s book “The End Of White Politics,” asks why liberals are so obsessed with winning back the thousands of white suburban voters (and racism apologists) lost to Trump, when millions of voters of color are the key to securing electoral victory. They discuss which “lessons” from 2016 are sound and which miss the point, why “white identity politics” is just politics, and why the Democratic party has refused to pivot despite losing the majority of the white vote since 1964. Finally, Maxwell breaks down what Joe Biden needs to do to signal his commitment to voters of color to keep 2020 turnout high Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Sup podcast, Alise and Amanda recap a truly whirlwind Supreme Court term, from today’s mixed ruling on Trump’s tax returns to this week’s disappointing decision to allow your boss to decide if you can have birth control. What do the Court’s rulings blocking Trump’s financial records from Congress (for now) but possibly allowing prosecutors a peak (later) actually mean? Is this good or bad news? And how will these rulings impact the November election? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Sup podcast, Kaitlin and Sami start the show with a conversation about the upcoming tell-all book from Donald Trump’s niece. They share details that have emerged from advance copies, and discuss how the family tried to use an NDA to keep it from getting published. Plus, they talk about the author’s characterization of her uncle as someone who sees “cheating as a way of life.” Finally, they discuss the open letter denouncing cancel culture that was signed by some 150 writers, academics and activists - including authors JK Rowling, Salman Rushdie and Margaret Atwood. Is cancel culture a hindrance to free speech, or simply a byproduct of a more robust discourse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Sup podcast is back! Sami and Amanda start by debriefing a holiday weekend characterized more by grief and anger as we collectively realize the American ideal is a scam. Then they dive into new statistics highlighting the racial disparities in COVID-19 infections, which found that Black and Latino Americans are three times more likely to get sick, and twice as likely to die from the disease. They also explore what the focus on co-morbidities erases from the broader conversation about who gets infected and why. Finally, they cover Trump’s batty Mount Rushmore rally and the news that ICE will revoke visas for international students who cannot attend in-person classes in the fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Sup Daily podcast, Bryan and Alise start the show with a news story about Seattle police forcibly disbanding the Capitol Hill Occupied Protest. Then they discuss the Stop Hate for Profit campaign that has successfully called upon businesses to pull their advertising dollars from Facebook in response to the platform’s inaction in monitoring hate speech, disinformation, and voter suppression. Next, they talk about the arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffery Epstein’s co-conspirator and former girlfriend, after months of speculation as to her whereabouts. Finally, they close the show with an updated jobs report showing a drop in unemployment, and a report that coronavirus cases are still growing in the US. Don’t forget to buy your tickets to tonight’s Sup Live show at betches.co/suplive Thanks to our sponsors: Modern Fertility: Visit ModernFertinlity.com/SUP to get $20 off the test. That means your test will cost $139, instead of the hundreds or thousands it could cost at a doctor’s office! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Sup podcast, Kaitlin and Amanda debrief on a shockingly smooth primary day and what Colorado’s vote-by-mail system can teach the rest of America. They analyze results out of Kentucky giving Amy McGrath the Democratic nomination for senator, and what she needs to do to bring the energy of Charles Booker’s campaign to mount a serious challenge to Mitch McConnell in November. BTW, why does Kentucky like Mitch McConnell when America loathes him? Finally, they discuss New York City’s newly passed budget which will cut $1 billion from the NYPD, and they explain why advocates for defunding the police are dissatisfied with changes that just move cops into other areas of government. Get your tickets to the Sup Live show at betches.co/suplive Modern Fertility: Visit ModernFertinlity.com/SUP to get $20 off the test. That means your test will cost $139, instead of the hundreds or thousands it could cost at a doctor’s office! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s Sup podcast, Sami and Amanda break down revelations that Russia offered a bounty to the Taliban to kill American and British soldiers. What did Trump know, when did he know it, and why does it matter? They consider why this story hasn’t broken through to the mainstream and run through the president’s increasingly alarming phone calls over the administration, including calling German Chancellor Angela Merkel stupid to her face. Finally, they discuss why Iran wants to arrest the president. Get your tickets to the Sup Live show at betches.co/suplive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Amanda and Bryan debrief on a weekend of protests, from a fatal shooting in Louisville to police teargassing LGBTQ rights activists in scenes shockingly similar to the first Pride in 1951. They explain how the president is making matters worse by sharing white supremacist rhetoric while his supporters threaten protesters across the country. Finally, the Supreme Court brings us some good news by striking down a Louisiana law limiting abortion access. Is the Court failing Trump’s conservative ambitions, or is Chief Justice John Roberts just sick of stupid questions? Get your tickets to tonight's Live Pride Variety Show at betches.co/pride And don't forget to buy your tickets to Thursday's Sup Live at betches.co/suplive Thanks to our sponsor: Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to Modern Fertility.com/SUP Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the fourth and final installment of the Betches Sup series "Queerantine History," Bryan is joined by Chris Burns (aka Fat Carrie Bradshaw) to chat with Elle Hearns, transgender rights activist and founder of the Martha P. Johnson Institute. They start with a conversation about the legacy of Martha P. Johnson, how the institute aims to protect and defend the human rights of black transgender people, and the ways the black trans movement has led the fight against police brutality. Plus, they discuss the concept of allyship and collaborative solidarity, the reasons why Pride has been so exhausting this year, and how you can get involved to help support MPJI. Get your tickets to the Live Pride Variety Show at betches.co/pride And don't forget to buy your tickets to Sup Live at betches.co/suplive Thanks to our sponsor: Ship: Update Ship today and invite your friends to join your Ship Party – because let’s be honest, mindlessly scrolling through Instagram is not productive. BUT finding a date with the help of your crew is. Download Ship in the app store to start getting matched today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Sup Daily podcast, Sami and Alise share some startling coronavirus news, with the highest one-day count of reported COVID cases since the beginning of the outbreak. Plus, they talk about the bizarre reaction from Floridians after a new requirement to wear face masks, including audio of one particularly angry citizen. Then they discuss Joe Biden soaring to a 14 point lead over Trump in the newest national poll. Next, they run through just a few of the many corruption stories from the week that demonstrate why the next election is so critical. Finally, they close the show with a reaction to an appeals court order to dismiss the Michael Flynn case despite his two guilty pleas. Get your tickets to the Live Pride Variety Show at betches.co/pride And don't forget to buy your tickets to Sup Live at betches.co/suplive Thanks to our sponsor: Ship: Update Ship today and invite your friends to join your Ship Party – because let’s be honest, mindlessly scrolling through Instagram is not productive. BUT finding a date with the help of your crew is. Download Ship in the app store to start getting matched today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the Sup podcast, Kaitlin and Amanda follow up on the ongoing efforts to #DefundTheFireworks. Then they explain shocking new details about Breonna Taylor’s death revealed after an officer involved was finally fired, including information about a previous offense that should have taken him off the job a year earlier. Then they debrief on primary day in Kentucky, where concerns about voter suppression arose after the state slashed 95% of polling sites. Looks like one polling place for an entire county was definitely not enough! Finally, they discuss the broader context of voter suppression and the history of disenfranchising Black voters. Get your tickets to the Live Pride Variety Show at betches.co/pride And don't forget to buy your tickets to Sup Live at betches.co/suplive Thanks to our sponsor: Ship: Update Ship today and invite your friends to join your Ship Party – because let’s be honest, mindlessly scrolling through Instagram is not productive. BUT finding a date with the help of your crew is. Download Ship in the app store to start getting matched today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the Sup Daily Podcast, Sami and Alise start the show with voting day in New York and theories on why fireworks are keeping everyone awake at night. They discuss the controversy surrounding the sudden firing of Geoffrey Berman, the US Attorney for the Southern District in New York, and explain why this was politically motivated. Next, they talk about Trump ramping up his favorite campaign strategy (inciting hate and tension over immigration) by freezing several guest work programs until the end of the year. Finally, they close the show with an update on Covid-19 news, including a concerning announcement from the WHO and rising cases in several US states. Get your tickets to the Live Pride Variety Show at betches.co/pride And don’t forget to buy your tickets to Sup Live at betches.co/suplive Ship: Update Ship today and invite your friends to join your Ship Party – because let’s be honest, mindlessly scrolling through Instagram is not productive. BUT finding a date with the help of your crew is. Download Ship in the app store to start getting matched today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of the Sup Daily podcast, Amanda and Bryan begin the week with a recap of Donald Trump’s embarrassing Tulsa rally and the TikTok users that helped inflate expectations and humiliate Trump. Next, they preview tomorrow's big elections, including a contentious race in the Kentucky Democratic primary. Plus, they discuss voter suppression tactics that threaten to stifle turnout. Finally, they close things out with the New York primary that could result in a few congressional upsets. Get your tickets to the Live Pride Variety Show at betches.co/pride And don't forget to buy your tickets to Sup Live at betches.co/suplive Thanks to our sponsors: Ship: Update Ship today and invite your friends to join your Ship Party – because let’s be honest, mindlessly scrolling through Instagram is not productive. BUT finding a date with the help of your crew is. Download Ship in the app store to start getting matched today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the third episode of the Betches Sup series “Queerantine History,” Bryan is joined by Chris Burns (aka Fat Carrie Bradshaw) to interview Eric Sawyer, long term AIDs activist & one of the founding members of ACT UP, co-founder of Housing Works, and formerly of the United Nations AIDs program. They discuss the beginning of the AIDs epidemic, how both the community and the government’s response has changed over time, what early Pride celebrations looked like. Plus, they discuss the similarities and differences of the ACT UP protests and the current Black Lives Matter movement. Bryan and Chris will be hosting a live Pride variety show on Monday, June 29th at 8PM ET! Get your tickets now at: betches.co/pride Feals: Become a member today by going to Feals.com/sup and you’ll get 50% off your first order with free shipping RoboKiller: Stop spam calls 2020. Head to robokiller.com/sup on your mobile device now to download the app and get RoboKiller free for 7 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Kaitlin is joined by Blair Imani, historian, author, and host of the America Did What?! podcast, to talk about the historical context that led to the current protests. They start with a conversation about how this movement compares to protests from the past, and explain how the discussion of the black experience is different this time around. Next, they talk about the tension between police reform and police abolition, then discuss bringing Black Lives Matter and Pride into the same space. They explain some of the misconceptions about early black rights leaders, sharing some eye opening quotes. Finally, they close the show with a message from Martin Luther King Jr. that challenges all the MLK pacifist Tweets you’ve been seeing lately. Thanks to our sponsors: Feals: Become a member today by going to Feals.com/sup and you’ll get 50% off your first order with free shipping RoboKiller: Stop spam calls 2020. Head to robokiller.com/sup on your mobile device now to download the app and get RoboKiller free for 7 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices