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Hosts: Amanda, Alise, Sami Topics: The proliferation of guns and anti-LGBTQ rhetoric lead to a mass shooting in Colorado Springs How did a young white man threaten his neighborhood with weapons, with no arrests made or red flag laws triggered? The World Cup looks like an unfun, bigoted mess President Biden’s granddaughter got married at the White House Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Bridget Topics: What the end of midterms season means to us personally Is it Nancy Pelosi’s time to step down from leadership? How Gen Z helped avert a Red Wave – but why some still voted for Republicans What got us through the week Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Sami, Kaitlin Topics: How the Taylor Swift concert ticket meltdown proves monopolies are ruining society It happened – Trump announced a presidential run. Initial reactions, fears, and predictions. Will Ron DeSantis be enough to keep Trump from a general election? Republicans are a seat away from flipping the House. Here’s what that means for the rest of us. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Nicole Najafi Topics: Screenwriter and satirist Nicole Najafi joins to describe how Iran’s women-led protest movement has maintained energy for months, with a real chance at toppling the regime. Why there’s a gap between mainstream media coverage and social media reports + how to share information with confidence. Yes, the regime is capable of killing thousands of protesters. Raise the alarm. What victory looks like and how Iranian history is motivating the protest movement. Milly and Amanda react to Kari Lake’s humiliating defeat in Arizona. Follow Nicole Najafi at @nicolenajafi on Instagram, where she’s sharing daily resources on how to help protesters in Iran Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise Topics: Where were you when the Senate was called for Democrats during Tiffany Trump’s wedding? What the 2024 midterms outcomes already mean for the country’s political future Trump’s candidacy announcement is imminent. Could that be… good? Our favorite Elon Musk fails from the last 72 hours Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Sami, & Milly Topics: What to expect from the Georgia runoff election and why we don’t think next time will be so close Why did only 27 percent of white women vote for Stacey Abrams? Does marriage impact how women vote? What Fox News really means when they tell men to “put a ring on it” to help the GOP. Did pundits accurately predict a red wave in this once-liberal stronghold? Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Alise, Kaitlin Topics: Republicans’ red wave fails to materialize, giving Democrats a historically successful midterms year before winning either chamber of Congress The Senate races that will determine the balance of power. When will we know?! Why abortion was never really the underdog for the Miss Midterms title How to maximize state-level wins Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Dylan Hafer Topics: Reflecting on how we’ve grown since a similar predicament in November 2020 The Virginia races to watch to get a temperature for the House of Reps Why celebrities really told on themselves by endorsing Rick Caruso for LA mayor Stanning the rich and famous with the good enough sense to support Karen Bass Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Sami, Alyssa Mastromonaco Topics: What’s in our election night survival kits and how to take anxiety off the invite list A guide to interpreting election results and what to expect as numbers roll in Unpacking Elon Musk’s erratic weekend and what it means for this week’s little democracy tournament Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alencia Johnson Topics: Barack Obama headlines the midterms national tour. How can the Democratic party expand its roster of rock stars? Unpacking why some of the party’s most effective surrogates are people who don’t win, including Beto O’Rourke and Stacey Abrams Why a Real Housewive’s ex-husband is the most effective messenger for the Georgia election What’s getting us through the week Follow @alenciajohnson on Instagram and Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Sami, Amanda, Kaitlin Topics: The politics of premature Christmas decorations Dr. Oz asked a colleague to deny he oversaw the harm of animals How Justice Brown Jackson is beating her colleagues at their own game And the fine for foreign election meddling is…. $9,000? Senate candidate Cheri Beasley joins to share her plans as North Carolina’s next senator and why Ted Budd could not be worse for NC and the country Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise Topics: 28-year-old Takeoff of Migos fame is killed in Houston Republicans are still making fun of an 82-year-old being hammered nearly to death in the head Are we looking at the final days of affirmative action? Why the Supreme Court looks likely to prevent institutions from admitting who they’d like Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Sami Topics: How to manage midterms anxiety and what headlines literally do not matter Unpacking the attack on Paul Pelosi and reactions from Washington Elon Musk starts a new job with a deleted conspiratorial tweet. What happens now that the fox runs the hen house? Is this the end of Twitter’s relevance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Sami, Kaitlin, & Marisa Kabas Topics: Proposing a bipartisan effort to streamline Halloween observance in the United States Elon Musk will own Twitter tomorrow. What does that mean for employees, and why did he bring a kitchen sink to the office? Marisa Kabas joins to summarize the New York Governor debate and unpack how a pro-Trump, anti-abortion Republican is gaining ground on New York’s Democratic governor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Caitlin Huey-Burns, CBS National Political Correspondent Topics: Analyzing the Pennsylvania Senate debate between Dr. Oz and John Fetterman. What role does the media play when one candidate is recovering from a stroke? Unpacking the narrative that economic concerns are overtaking abortion rights Where we might see election night surprises Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Sami Sage & Emily Amick Topics: Adidas finally drops Ye, but what are the actual repercussions of his antisemitism on Americans? Tonight Dr. Oz will debate John Fetterman and we are hoping PA will at least provide closed captioning this time. Republican activists are announcing they are not participating in early voting in hopes of avoiding Democratic interference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Sami, Alise Topics: A review of “Midnights” and its decidedly apolitical tone Kanye West doubles down on antisemitism, giving comfort to Nazi groups espousing their views on the 405 The midterm election candidates who openly embrace antisemitic dog whistles Kim Kardashian and Ivanka Trump dine out amid the chaos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Alise & Kaitlin Topics: Let’s unpack last night’s debate between Congresswoman Val Demings and current Senator Marco Rubio. West Palm Beach debate focused on topics including inflation, abortion, voting rights, gun violence, immigration and foreign policy. Alexandra Hunt, a candidate running for Congress in Philadelphia, shared a chart showing that men under the age of 30 aren’t having as much sex as they’d like. People mentions that Hunt doesn’t explain how to accommodate men’s “right to sex” in a way that doesn’t require compulsion from women. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise Topics: Liz Truss is officially the shortest-serving Prime Minister in UK history. What led to her hastened demise? A juror is removed for flirting with a man accused of trying to kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer Support or Suppress featuring James Corden’s restaurant reputation and Olivia Wilde’s salad dressing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, V Spehar Topics: V Spehar (Under The Desk News, V Interesting with V Spehar) joins to reflect on how they went from a caterer offering Mitt Romney crab cakes to one of the most popular news sources on TikTok Why TikTok creators are earning more reader trust than legacy outlets How bringing “social” back to social media creates more productive environments for discussion The role of politics in their news coverage Get daily updates from V at @underthedesknews on TikTok and check out the podcast V Interesting with V Spehar wherever you listen to pods! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Sami, Emily Tisch Sussman Topics: We dive into the Arizona Governors’ race and trace how Kari Lake went from Obama voter to the MAGA movement’s best hope for a political future Why Democratic candidate Katie Hobbs decided not to debate Kari Lake – do we agree with this choice? Pollsters say voters care more about “economic” issues than abortion. We ask: Do they hear themselves?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Sami Sage & Sarah Kendzior Topics: Sarah explains why she chose to write her book about how a culture of conspiracy keeps America complacent. How the impact of money on journalism has limited what information people can access. How an average people can become media and news literate. Why the “blue state” and “red state” framing is dangerous and why talks of succession are problematic. Check out Sarah’s book: They Knew: How a Culture of Conspiracy Keeps America Complacent Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise Topics: Alex Jones owes Sandy Hook families a billion dollars. Can we put a price on how he’s damaged public discourse? The LA City Council President finally resigns – but her views represent a kind of racism that will persist Italian-American Rick Caruso claims to be “Latin” in mayoral debate against Karen Bass Midterms Madness: Which Senate candidate saw 14 family members endorse his opponent? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Kaitlin Topics: Why is Tucker Carlson so repulsed by Joe Biden’s love for his son? Unpacking the ableism revealed by John Fetterman’s first post-stroke sit-down interview Shockingly racist statements from LA City Council members prompt calls for resignation Follow Kaitlin’s Patreon at patreon.com/gothamgirlblue Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Alise, Milly, Nelini Stamp of the Working Families Party Topics: Nelini Stamp, national director of strategy for the Working Families Party, joins us to unpack what’s driving the conversation in the three weeks before midterms Why Wisconsin voters face such dramatically different candidates in a razor-tight race How turning out in Pennsylvania can help us fix the Senate *and* protect against another election theft attempt What do people like about Dr. Oz? Why Nelini’s latest efforts involve raising political awareness via the Real Housewives Follow Real Housewives of Politics at @rhopol. Find candidate guides at workingfamilies.org/candidates/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Milly & Alise Topics: We all know the movie “Blonde” is based off the fictional book about Marylin Monroe, but did it really need to be a Republican anti-abortion ad? Netflix is at it again with releasing “Dahmer - Monster: the Jeffery Dahmer Story” and decided to categorize it under LGBTQ content. Circling back from Tuesday’s round of Fuck, Marry, Banish (or Arrest), Alise and Milly explain why they decided to arrest Brett Favre over his corruption case misusing millions of dollars in welfare funds to build a new volleyball stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Sami, Kaitlin Topics: Why Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s first days of oral arguments were so satisfying How Democrats are embracing sinister abortion messaging to drive suburban women to the polls John Fetterman: John Wick of Pennsylvania? BoltsMag.org: https://boltsmag.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Milly, Amanda, Alise Topics: Herschel Walker paid for a girlfriend’s abortion despite being anti-choice Kanye West’s manic escalation on full display with “White Lives Matter” Paris Fashion Week stunt Elon Musk meddles in Ukrainian affairs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Sami Topics: Kim K has to cough up $1.2 million to the SEC. Here’s why she probably couldn’t care less The Supreme Court’s awkward, historic, and slightly nauseating fall semester Sure looks like Donald Trump just invited his supporters to hurt Mitch McConnell. Will the party hit back? Unlikely. A interview with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. For more, subscribe to EXTRA, EXTRA with Sami Sage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Alise, Ginny Hogan Topics: Awaiting a full assessment of Hurricane Ian’s destruction Marjorie Taylor Greene is back on the dating market Ginni Thomas is talking to the January 6th committee Midterms debrief 40 days out, with a focus on the Pennsylvania and Georgia governor races New data shows COVID vaccination did impact periods. Should women have been offered more information at the time? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Sami, Kaitlin Topics: Why conservative groups are trying to stop Biden’s student debt forgiveness program Texas’s top law enforcement officer fled from a subpoena. We peel back the layers on *just how bad* Ken Paxton is for Texas and the rule of law (vote for Rochelle Garza for Texas AG on Nov. 8!) The Jan. 6 committee postponed the hearing because of Hurricane Ian. Or did they? We speculate some other reasons behind the delay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise Republicans have unleashed their newest boogeyman Analyzing the candidates in Arizona’s Senate race (Sen. Mark Kelly vs. Blake Masters) Why does the young far-right idolize Ted Kaczynski The ongoing protests in Iran and how the government is suppressing women’s fight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Cristen Conger Topics: Cristen discusses her deep dive into the history and present of women, culture, and conspiracy theories. Why do Joe Rogan bros get all the coverage when there are literal far-right wellness influencers? How conspiracy theories target women and play on vulnerabilities around femininity and motherhood The direct line between anti-ERA activism and the Tiktok girlies on your For You Page who say work is bad for women To hear more on this topic, listen to Cristen Conger’s two-part series on the “Unladylike” podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise Topics: Our most basic Fall confessions Trump has a series of delightful losses, including a $250 million civil lawsuit in New York and a hand-picked special master who didn’t get the corruption memo How the Adam Levine cheating scandal mirrors a larger conversation around gender dynamics What’s getting us through the week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda Duberman, Amanda Brown Lierman Topics: Amanda Brown Lierman (Obama WH, DNC, executive director of Supermajority) joins to share a game plan for the next 50 days (!) until the midterms Why some of the most effective organizing has nothing to do with phone calls to strangers (stay with us) How to influence the midterms with Supermajority to win key races in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania Founded in 2019, Supermajority is a membership-based organization dedicated to making women the most revered and respected voting bloc in the country. Volunteer with Supermajority to canvass, write letters, or make phone calls at the link below https://www.mobilize.us/supermajority/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Milly, Alise Topics: The entire population of Puerto Rico lost water and power due to Hurricane Fiona. What has and hasn’t happened since Hurricane Maria to make this tragedy worse? Adnan Syed’s conviction has been overturned. What does this mean for his future, and for the family of Hae Min Lee? We reflect on the problematic elements of the 2014 phenomenon “Serial” and how society costumes murder as entertainment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Sami Topics: The Queen’s funeral marks the end of wall-to-wall coverage in the UK and the US. We appreciate – and critique – the compulsory mourning. Why the United States is also fixated on the coverage The Senate is delaying an important vote on same-sex marriage. They have an explanation - but we’re not buying it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise Topics: Ron DeSantis had migrants abducted from Texas and flown to Martha’s Vineyard. Will he pay for his cruelty? Unlikely. The Republican strategy behind Lindsey Graham’s 15-week abortion ban. Will voters fall for it? Unpacking the week in pop culture, from hysterical reactions to “The Little Mermaid” to the nationwide shutdown for Queen Elizabeth’s death Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Sami The hosts interview members and friends of the Biden White House to discuss a signature legislative achievement ahead of the midterm elections. Featuring interviews with Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, OMB Director Shalanda Young, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (New Mexico), and White House Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Sami Sage & Malcolm Gladwell Topics: Malcolm Gladwell starts off by sharing the inception of Revisionist History and the idea behind his "Magic Wand Experiments" theory. Sami dives into The Triplicate System, its original purpose, and how it can either benefit or hinder todays healthcare system. Malcolm introduces his new series "I Hate The Ivy League". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Alise, Sami Topics: Reacting to the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the aftermath. Who decides what’s “appropriate” when a controversial public figure dies? What to expect from King Charles’ reign. Is he the royal climate activist the world needs? Why the speculation about why Trump is in D.C. might be overblown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Milly, Amanda Topics: The Queen has passed away. What happens in the UK now? Breaking down “Operation London Bridge” Why the school year began with teacher’s strikes across the nation – and the future of education of teachers aren’t valued The racist uproar over the blockbuster Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones series What’s getting us through the week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Alise, Kaitlin Topics: Revealing the gems from Hillary Clinton’s press tour and why she’s the Barbie of politics (in a good way… stay with us…) A federal judge in New Mexico finally wields the 14th amendment to remove an insurrectionist from office! Does this change the game for participants in elected office? Reflecting on Serena Williams’ legacy and making the (easy) case for why she’s the greatest athlete of all time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Sami, Milly, Alise Topics: Alise debriefs on her midwestern summer vacation and the top three stories that broke through her news fast How Joe Biden reclaimed “Brandon” Breaking down public drama surrounding Olivia Wilde, Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, and Shia Labeouf Analyzing which elements of the story – and its popularity – are sexist and which have nothing to do with gender Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Rae Sanni Topics: We bring in September by debating whether JLo actually bans Virgos from her sets. Would she be justified in doing so? The big Trump Mar-a-Lago debrief you’ve been waiting for: breaking down the DOJ’s 36-page clap back and analyzing the mess of documents on the floor. Plus, Milly reveals her own Mar-a-Lago secret. New data shows single women have more wealth than single men, proving that having a wife is the ultimate key to career success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Kate Smith, Senior Director of News Content, Planned Parenthood Topics: South Carolina’s late-night abortion vote takes a disappointing turn How the decline of local news has made it harder to communicate the impact of local government on reproductive access Why anti-abortion candidates are hiding from their extreme stances Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Camille, Bridget Topics: Debriefing on last week's visit from Senator Gilibrand and Milly Tamarez's night at the VMAs Why hasn't Taylor Swift made more forceful statements on reproductive rights? A broader conversation about approaching political progress via caution vs. confrontation - and why stan culture may soon meet its end How can we respect older generations in politics while recognizing it's time for transition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Amanda Litman Topics: Amanda Litman, co-founder of Run For Something, joins for our regular debrief on the elected positions progressives need now to avoid another Roe-level shock in the future Why it’s actually a pretty big problem that the US government is made up of mostly old people What election subversion attempts will look like in 2024 Why you and your friends should run for office even if you think you’ll lose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Danielle Moodie Topics: Biden’s modest student debt cancellation prompts whines about “fairness” from the party bankrolling tax cheats Why we should stop justifying student debt forgiveness and force conversations about corporate greed instead How opposition to student debt relief mirrors a coordinated, sinister effort to undermine and defund public education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Kirsten Gillibrand Topics: New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (!) joins to reflect on the Senate’s hard-won victories throughout the Biden administration, from climate policy to health care prices to infrastructure. She shares the emotion behind her viral speech urging men to join women in the fight for reproductive rights and discusses how the Supreme Court’s Roe decision has motivated voters across the country. Senator Gillibrand also details her bipartisan efforts to finally make paid leave happen and gives a tease for what she and her colleagues could do with more reinforcements. Finally, the senator shares a perfect day off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices