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From cheating wives to *really* bad friends, we’re taking a look back at our favorite DM-911’s of 2020. Plus, a sneak peek at all of the things we’re excited to bring you in 2021. AND we’re sharing some exciting changes coming to News O’Clock. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re looking back at the year in COVID-19 and the moments that shaped and changed us. And we’re taking a look at what we can expect 2021 to look like, with BuzzFeed News science reporter Dan Vergano. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From movies to music to social media, we’re talking about the moments that saved us in 2020. AND we’re looking ahead to 2021. There is so much good TV and film to look forward to. And we promise it’s not all Marvel. We’re joined by BuzzFeed’s associate movie editor Allie Hayes and TV editor Nora Dominick to break it all down. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump pardoned so many people, and it’s as bad as you think. Trump is also asking Congress to amend their $900 billion dollar stimulus package. Is “Die Hard” a holiday movie? We could be ending the debate once and for all. BJ Novak will be Santa this year for Mindy Kaling’s children. AND Stephen LaConte is back to give some more advice before the holidays. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s potential jail time for illegally streaming content, and it’s attached to the government’s funding bill. President-elect Joe Biden received his first dose of the COVID vaccine and did so publicly. Apparently, Chrissy Teigen gives John Legend the same two gifts every year. And he *loves* it. Have you ever noticed that Katy Perry and Zooey Deschanel kind of look alike? Katy did, and she’s definitely used it to her advantage. AND we’re talking about all the ways Hollywood tried and failed to address the pandemic this year with BuzzFeed News’ Elamin Abdelmahmoud. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s a new strain of COVID in Southern England, and it’s even more contagious. After months and months of waiting, we finally got a new stimulus package. Rihanna is sporting a mullet, and we are here for it. Ariana Grande is engaged to Dalton Gomez, her real-estate agent boyfriend--and we have questions about the timing of the announcement. AND we’re talking to Laura J. Nelson from the LA Times about rich people trying to pay for a COVID vaccine ahead of schedule. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve got a second COVID vaccine headed for FDA approval. Joe Biden nominated New Mexico Rep. Deb Haaland to serve as secretary of the interior. She’ll be the first Native American cabinet secretary. Eminem dropped a surprise album last night, titled: “Music To Be Murdered To--B Sides.” On it, he offers a very belated apology for what he did to Rihanna. Gillian Anderson and “The Crown” creator Peter Morgan are splitting. AND we’re joined by Evelyn Tribole to discuss intuitive eating. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We might have more doses of the Pfizer vaccine than we expected. After two years of Chicago PD sitting on footage of a botched raid, Anjanette Young’s story is finally being told. 81-year-old Sir Ian McKellen received the vaccine today. Bad news for Lizzie McGuire fans, it’s looking like the planned Disney Plus reboot is officially dead. AND why is Pornhub getting rid of a ton of content? BuzzFeed News’ Otillia Steadman joins to break it all down for us. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Georgia runoffs are in full swing and will determine the fate of the senate. We maybe, finally, are gonna get some kind of COVID relief package? The audio of Tom Cruise screaming about COVID protocols is here and it is SO much to handle. AND we’re joined by Paul McLeod to talk about why Republicans are so late to the game on declaring Biden the next president. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Attorney General Bill Barr has resigned. The electoral college tallied its votes, and, spoiler alert, Joe Biden won. Again. Lizzo is asking us to please just let her juice cleanse in peace. We learned a lot about Gal Gadot on her Tonight Show appearance last night. Mainly that the actor has never eaten Taco Bell. AND we’re joined by BuzzFeed’s Julia Reinstein to talk about the memes that got us through 2020. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first doses of the COVID vaccine were administered in the US today. All 538 members of the electoral college will cast their votes for president today. The Library of Congress announced the 25 films that will be added to the National Film Registry this year. The “Elf” Cast reunited for a table read, and it's giving us some much-needed joy. AND we’re joined by Vulture’s E. Alex Jung to discuss the HBO Max hit, Veneno. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FDA has approved the emergency use of a COVID-19 vaccine here in the United States. Brandon Bernard was executed last night after the Supreme Court rejected Bernard’s stay request. We NEED to talk about everything that dropped during Disney’s investors day. Drew Scott dropped his first ever Christmas song. AND Stephen LaConte joins us once again to go through those DM’s and give his advice. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Facebook is being sued by almost all 50 states. TIME magazine announced their four finalists for Person of The Year this morning. Ellen Degeneres tested positive for COVID-19. Former Glee star Matthew Morrison’s take on The Grinch has left people very confused. AND We’re joined by Scaachi Koul as we examine the art of the public apology, via Olivia Jade’s Red Table Talk interview. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve got yet ANOTHER election lawsuit, and this one’s from Texas AG Ken Paxton. The Army is punishing 14 officers at Fort Hood after an independent review of the base’s command climate and culture. Get ready, because Nicholas Cage wants to teach you all about curse words. There are new casting rumors out around Sony and Marvel’s upcoming Spider-Man 3, including former franchise stars Andrew Garfield and Kirsten Dunst. AND we’re talking about the latest season of “Big Mouth,” and what the animated series is getting right about race. BuzzFeed’s Michael Blackmon joins us. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A former Israeli security chief claims we’re not alone in the universe. The first person to officially receive a vaccine who wasn’t in a trial group is 90-year-old Margaret Keenan of the United Kingdom. Olivia Jade Gianulli’s Red Table Talk episode dropped today, and it went about as well as you’d expect. AND Nidhi Prakash joins us to discuss her piece “I’m 33 Years Old. I Got COVID-19 Eight Months Ago. I’m Still Sick.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s a new potential side effect from COVID-19 that might finally get people to start wearing masks. Erectile dysfunction. Donald Trump casually asked Georgia Rep. Doug Collins if he'd challenge Brian Kemp for the governorship. Pete Davidson as Eminem was the best part of SNL this week. Cardi B asked Twitter if she should buy a very expensive bag. It did not end well. AND actor Andrew Rannells is here to discuss Netflix’s new musical “The Prom.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris gave their first joint interview after the election. Is distancing and shutting down restaurants necessary? Ask Aaron Ross Sorkin and Rick Santelli of CNBC. NBC has announced the series Superstore will end after wrapping its sixth season in the Spring. “Black Panther” star Letitia Wright is defending herself after tweeting an anti-vaxx video. AND Warner Media announced they’ll be releasing their entire slate of 2021 movies in theaters and on HBO Max simultaneously. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump’s star witness in Michigan is taking the internet by storm. The US has notched over 200,000 new daily COVID cases. Britney Spears has gifted us a brand new single. Mariah Carey, the queen of Christmas, was panic buying Christmas decorations. AND we’re joined by Mindy Kaling to talk about how she landed the cover of Vogue India. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID vaccine was approved in the UK for emergency use. Former President Barack Obama has some feelings on Dolly Parton and catchy slogans. Real housewife Erika Jayne and her estranged husband have been accused of embezzling cash from plane crash victims. LA officials are taking a lot of heat after shutting down a popular COVID testing site to allow the reboot of “She’s All That” to film scenes. AND we’re joined by Jessica Testa to discuss the new Oxygen and BuzzFeed true crime special “The Case Died With Her.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump’s coronavirus advisor Scott Atlas resigned yesterday. Another silver monolith has been found, this time in Romania. The actor Elliot Page, known for starring in Juno, has come out as trans in an emotional and revealing statement. Felicity Huffman, who served jail time for her role in the college admissions scandal, has landed her first acting gig post-release. And, oh yeah, it’s the lead in an ABC sitcom. AND everyone has some serious feelings about Happiest Season. We break it all down with BuzzFeed’s Shannon Keating. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Biden’s senior communications team -- all women -- is a historic first. COVID cases are expected to surge after way too many people in the US traveled for the Thanksgiving holiday. Laverne Cox is opening up about a transphobic attack she experienced. The UK’s Culture Secretary wants you to know The Crown is fiction. AND is there a pandemic baby boom or bust? We’re talking with Dr. Jennifer Conti all about it. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meghan Markle is speaking out about a heartbreaking miscarriage she suffered over the summer. VP-elect Kamala Harris is dropping Thanksgiving food knowledge on the internet. It's rumored that President Trump is going to pardon former national security adviser Michael Flynn. Real Housewife Kelly Dodd has been downplaying the pandemic on the show and online, and now her mother has been hospitalized with COVID. AND, are you looking for advice before the holidays? Stephen LaConte is back to go through his DMs and dispense some wisdom with us. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Biden’s transition to the presidency can FINALLY begin. Biden has announced new members for his cabinet. The All-Star line-up for a virtual table read of “It’s A Wonderful Life” has been announced--and umm, Pete Davidson is playing the lead?! Taylor Swift is bringing her album "Folklore" to Disney+ TONIGHT. AND Charli D’Amelio is officially the first person to hit 100 million followers on TikTok. It has us wondering... why her? BuzzFeed’s Ben Henry is breaking it down. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There’s a third coronavirus vaccine headed for approval. Michigan and Pennsylvania are looking to certify their election results today. Euphoria star Lukas Gage caught a director on a hot mic and it’s going very viral. A clip of Hasan Minhaj ranking Dax Shepard’s hotness is making the rounds again. AND Melissa Joan Hart is here to talk about all of the new Lifetime holiday movies we can binge-watch over the coming weeks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Biden has maybe officially won Georgia? Again? Some Republicans are FINALLY rebuffing the Trump campaign’s election standoff. Megan Thee Stallion’s new album is here, and it’s nothing but good news. And get this, the first song is a fire Tory Lanez diss track. Sia is pushing back against accusations of able-ism in her new film. AND we’re joined by writer, editor and activist Raquel Willis to discuss Trans Day of Remembrance. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve reached a historic and terrifying number of deaths when it comes to COVID. Boeing’s 737 Max planes are once again cleared for takeoff. Trump’s campaign dropped its Michigan lawsuit. Wonder Woman 1984 will drop Christmas Day on HBO Max. Charli D’Amelio decided to expand her empire this week by dropping a brand new show on Youtube, and it didn’t go well. And, we’re breaking down some serious Thanksgiving food debates with celebrity chef Carla Hall. Plus, how she's giving back this holiday season. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There was some strange vote certifying shenanigans going on in Wayne County, Michigan last night. Donald Trump fired the head of cybersecurity over Twitter. Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley, who is 87 years old and has not missed a vote since 1993, has COVID. Spike Lee is going to direct a movie musical about Viagra. Michael B. Jordan is People Magazine’s sexiest man alive. AND Buzzfeed News’ Dan Vergano joins us to talk about the race for a COVID-19 vaccine. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Senator Lindsey Graham maybe pressured the Georgia Secretary of State to throw away legally cast ballots? We’re STILL arguing over when to wear masks and why when it comes to COVID safety. The Senate Judiciary Committee grilled the CEO’s of Facebook and Twitter today on the Hill over election misinformation. Dolly Parton is apparently behind some of the funding for Moderna’s COVID vaccine. Emma Corrin has been getting universally rave reviews as Princess Diana, but she’s nervous to hear Prince William and Prince Harry’s opinions on it. AND we’re talking about the Animaniacs reboot with voice actor Rob Paulsen. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thousands of people descended on Washington DC for the Million MAGA march on Saturday. Some states are rolling out new restrictions as coronavirus cases continue to skyrocket. Moderna’s COVID vaccine proved to be almost 95% effective in its phase 3 clinical trials. There was really only one thing to watch this weekend. And that was season 4 of The Crown. Claudia Conway is auditioning for American Idol. And we’re joined by Atlanta Dream guard Renee Montgomery to talk about Kelly Loeffler and the Vote Warnock initiative from the WNBA. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President-Elect Joe Biden might FINALLY be getting the president's daily briefing. A ton of Secret Service agents have COVID, which is not great! New Jersey’s Governor is fed up with people not wearing masks. Harry Styles is the first man to land the cover of Vogue solo. Billie Eilish released a new song and music video, and fans think it may contain a hidden message. This Phoebe Bridgers and Maggie Rogers duet is bringing back all of our teenage angst. AND, Stephen LaConte has advice for a woman whose boyfriend says he would date her twin if she died. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’ve hit over 10 million COVID cases in the United States. Ronald Klain is Joe Biden’s Chief of Staff. Georgia is headed to recount -- by hand. Cazzie David is sharing her side Ariana Grande/Pete Davidson saga. AND Aunt Viv herself, Daphne Maxwell Reid, is talking to us about the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air reunion. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hurricane Eta is expected to make landfall on Florida’s west coast today. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has jokes on how the Biden transition is going. President Trump has gone on a firing spree at the Pentagon. Like it or not, we’re getting a second season of Emily In Paris. Hugh Grant had COVID back in February. And we’re joined by BuzzFeed News’ Elamin Abdelmahmoud to talk all about The Queen’s Gambit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A COVID vaccine?? By the end of the year? Dr. Fauci believes so! Attorney General Bill Barr told the DOJ to probe election fraud claims if they exist. The Affordable Care Act is up for debate yet again at the Supreme Court. The Oscar-winning animated short “Hair Love” is getting the audiobook treatment. And it’s narrated by none other than Blue Ivy Carter. Stacey Abrams waded into Buffy The Vampire Slayer Debates on Twitter. AND we’re joined by New York Magazine’s Olivia Nuzzi to discuss what the heck is going on inside Trump’s White House. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe Biden is the next president of the United States. President Trump’s campaign has yet to concede, and is fighting tooth and nail to keep the Biden team from transitioning. A new COVID-19 vaccine could be 90% effective. Eva Longoria is in BIG trouble on Twitter. We’re all still reeling following the death of beloved Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek over the weekend. And Chandra Wilson joins us to talk about the upcoming season of Grey’s Anatomy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We MAYBE?? FINALLY??? Are gonna get a winner in this presidential election??? President Donald Trump held a press conference last night, filled with falsehoods, as states started to turn blue thanks to mail-in and absentee ballots. Georgia is possibly headed to a DOUBLE Senate run-off election in January. Johnny Depp was dropped from the Fantastic Beasts franchise. Al Roker has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Leslie Jones--like the rest of us--has been watching election coverage non-stop. And apparently shares our affection for MSNBC’s Steve Kornacki. AND we’ve got State Senator-elect Sarah McBride talking about her big win in Delaware. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Covid is still very much a thing that’s going on! The US has officially left the Paris Accord. There’s still no confirmed winner of the Presidential election. T.I. is saying you can have whatever you like, if “whatever you like” means Joe Biden. Ariana Grande is taking down TikTok’s biggest influencers, and they can’t even defend themselves. And, we’re joined by BuzzFeed News’ Scaachi Koul on why even if Joe Biden wins, this election still really hurts.. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We might not have a president yet, but we do have some winners in this election! Plenty of ballot initiatives were passed, but the biggest winner was recreational drug use. Lil Wayne was dumped thanks to Trump. CNN’s John King was the only human who sparked joy. Alton Brown, like the rest of us, is eating his feelings. And Ryan Brooks helps us sort through the election map. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump's last day on the campaign trail was messy. So. Many. Celebrities are telling people to vote. Young people’s voting numbers are fire. Tracy Chapman performed for the first time in five years. And Henry Gomez joins us to talk about Team Biden from Wilmington, Delaware. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re recapping a wild weekend of Trump rallies, with some supporters abandoned for hours in the cold, and others running amok on our nation’s interstates. In North Carolina, a march to promote early voting ends with several arrests and reports of children being pepper-sprayed by police. John Mulaney hosted SNL for the fourth time and while there was a great musical number, one monologue joke hit a sour note. Beyonce is opening up about what it’s like being a mom of three during the pandemic--some of it is very relatable. Some of it: not at all relatable. And Dr. David Langer, star of the Netflix series Lenox Hill, shares his takes on the surge of COVID-19 cases, Thanksgiving travel, and Kendall Jenner’s maskless Halloween party. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Anthony Fauci is still spitting truths on where America really is when it comes to COVID-19. Minnesota’s elected officials are urging citizens with absentee ballots NOT to mail them because there’s a chance they won’t be counted. The Trump administration is rolling back federal protections on Alaska’s Tongass National Forest. For the first time ever, Taylor Swift has allowed her music to be used in a political ad, and Keke Palmer released her own PSA too. Ariana Grande released her new album at midnight. And the general consensus is that it’s her filthiest yet. Plus, BuzzFeed’s resident advice-giver Stephen LaConte is back to answer more of your DM’s. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Republicans are yet again trying to use the Supreme Court to disenfranchise voters. We’ve got new economic numbers before the election, and there’s at least some small, but good news! The CEO’s of Google, Facebook, and Twitter all attended another hearing, and Ted Cruz ruined it for everyone. We got a new trailer for The Crown before Season 4 drops in December. Hollywood decides that now is the time to cash-in on Covid-19 with Songbird. And BuzzFeed’s Crystal Ro talks about the upcoming season of The Mandalorian. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Covid cases surge, countries across Europe are considering re-entering lockdown. Gulf states are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Zeta--the fifth named storm to hit Louisiana alone this year. And great news for L.A. Dodgers fans: the team won the World Series last night! Bad News for L.A. Dodgers players: their covid-positive teammate insisted on joining in on the celebration. An unwitting participant in the Borat sequel is getting some love, and cold hard cash, from fans. And BuzzFeed News’ Kadia Goba talks hypothermia and “Covid, Covid, Covid!” It’s the last week of the Trump campaign baby. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re just a week out from election day, and several states are still trying to figure out what’s going on with their absentee ballots. Philadelphia police are reviewing body camera footage after officers shot and killed a mentally ill black man armed with a knife, while his parents want to know why a taser wasn’t used instead. Emily Ratajowski reveals she’s pregnant and will not be sharing the gender with anyone, thankyouverymuch. The “Saved By The Bell” reboot trailer is here, and we have some concerns. Mostly about a world in which Zack Morris is governor of California. And Tenacious D wants everyone to “Rocky Horror The Vote,” and yes that includes you, Susan Sarandon. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Has the White House just given up on controlling Covid-19, and what exactly went down during President Trump’s dustup with Lesley Stahl on 60 minutes? Bette Midler says not only is “Hocus Pocus 2” actually happening, but that she and the other Sanderson sisters will be in it! Did you know Dame Judi Dench once gave mouth-to-mouth to a fish? And Kal Penn on engaging with young voters and why he was hesitant to a role on “Designated Survivor.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A 19-year-old busted with a car full of guns and explosives was seriously considering killing Joe Biden. Colorado’s wildfires are only getting worse and, shocker, it might be because of climate change. Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat sequel is out on Amazon Prime, and the film’s star had a special message for Rudy Giuliani. Matthew McConaughey turned down an obscene payday after he decided he was done with romcoms for good. Ariana Grande has us wondering what it would really be like if she were president. Also, her new song is good. And, BuzzFeed News’ DC Editor Sarah Mimms & Congressional Correspondent Paul McLeod talk about last night’s debate, and ponder whether Mitch McConnell’s large hand bruise is actually a plague sent by Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Iran is allegedly circulating some weird emails to American voters. Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination before the Senate is official while Democrats boycotted it. Barack Obama’s new stump speech should be a Netflix standup comedy special. ABC really should have given Shonda Rhimes that Disney pass she wanted. And Jezebel’s Joan Summers joins us to talk about Chris Pratt maybe being a Republican or not. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Senate is for sure not going to be passing COVID-19 relief ahead of the election. Mama mia! — Pope Francis says he’s okay with same-sex civil unions in a new documentary. Dolly Parton made Stephen Colbert — and us! — cry with an impromptu serenade. Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar raised awareness about voting while playing the smash game “Among Us” on Twitch. And BuzzFeed News reporter Clarissa-Jan Lim joins us to talk about six women who chose to have children despite the pandemic still raging in the US. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust suit against Google this morning, saying the tech giant is clinging to its monopoly on search and search advertising. Uber really wants Californians to vote against making them treat their employees like employees. Jeff Bridges went full The Dude to share some bummer news on Twitter. And Caroline Giuliani, daughter of Rudy Giuliani, talked with us about her fire piece in Vanity Fair last week announcing her support of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rudy Giuliani’s push to embarrass Biden before the election includes...texts that show how much he loves his son. Dr. Anthony Fauci gave his honest opinion about the country’s COVID-19 response and the president was not a fan. Issa Rae absolutely killed it in her Saturday Night Live debut. A Zamb-, er, an ice resurfacer caught fire and what a metaphor for this year. And BuzzFeed News’s Scaachi Koul is with us to talk about how the response to a picture of a totally normal looking Billie Eilish shows just how broken our society is. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump and Biden’s dueling town halls were...pretty dang different, let’s put it that way. The White House has turned down California’s request for disaster aid despite last month’s fires being the most destructive in state history. Stevie Nicks said that if it she hadn’t had an abortion, there would be no “Fleetwood Mac.” And BuzzFeed’s own Stephen LaConte is with us to dole out even more of his world-class advice in a new “DM 911.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.