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Lebanon is reeling after a massive explosion that killed more than a hundred people and left thousands more injured. (You can donate to the Lebanese Red Cross here.) Progressives had some surprising wins in yesterday’s primaries. The new “Mulan” is skipping straight to Disney+ — with one catch. Oh, uh, btw: people used to eat mummies. Sorry. And we’re talking with Gina Cherelus about the layers upon layers of excellence at work in Beyoncé’s new visual album “Black is King.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The president’s interview on “Axios on HBO” was...something, all right. Schools are already starting up in the US and struggling to prevent coronavirus outbreaks. Taylor broke a new record and the upcoming “Bachelorette” season has more drama than any of her last few albums. A scientist who allegedly died of COVID-19 may not have been a real person at all?? And we talk with the Washington Post’s Jacob Bogage about the US Postal Service’s many problems, how the administration is making them worse, and what this could mean for the election. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Microsoft is looking to buy TikTok’s US business, even as Trump wants to ban the app entirely. One of the nation’s top doctors has warned that the pandemic is in a “new phase” given how widespread it is. Britney Spears’ dad has given his thoughts on the #FreeBrittney movement. And we talk to BuzzFeed News’ Jessica Garrison about her new book — The Devil’s Harvest — which details one of America's most prolific contract killers, and how he went unnoticed for decades. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Census Bureau is wrapping up its work earlier than it previously said and that’s, well, not great. Nor are the allegations of sexual harassment and misconduct behind the scenes on the “Ellen” show. You know what is great? Beyonce’s new visual album is what. Our producer is leaving us and we cover-up our feelings of abandonment by quizzing her. And we talk to Radiolab’s Latif Nasser about his new Netflix show, “Connected,” and how he makes science interesting AF. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump can’t postpone the presidential election but he tweeted about it so here we are. Martha Stewart has learned what a thirst trap is and now she may be too powerful. Rihanna was self-conscious about her Met Gala outfit in 2015 and she has never been more wrong or relatable. And we talked with The Verge senior reporter Adi Robertson about how Big Tech’s CEOs fared against the House Judiciary Committee in yesterday's antitrust hearing. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The feds are leaving Portland...eventually...and moving on to other US cities. Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas tested positive for COVID-19 but still thinks masks should be optional. Your favorite Black sitcoms are finally going to be available to stream! And the hosts of the podcast “Forgotten: The Women of Juarez,” Monica Ortiz Uribe and Oz Woloshyn, join us to talk about the stories they’ve uncovered while digging into why hundreds of women have disappeared from the Mexican city since the early ‘90s. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump and his son both spread a viral video that features fringe doctors saying that there’s no need for masks because a miracle cure exists. There’s almost $2 billion for a new FBI headquarters building included in the Senate Republicans’ latest coronavirus bill. Megan Thee Stallion spoke out about getting shot earlier this month. And we talk to political scientist Jessica Chen Weiss about the US closing down a Chinese consulate in Houston and whether there’s a new Cold War a-brewin’. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trump’s National Security Adviser has tested positive for COVID-19. The delayed baseball season is already looking like it might not last until the fall. Turns out Taylor Swift’s “betty” actually refers to the name of Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively’s youngest daughter?? Miles Gray of the most excellent podcast “The Daily Zeitgeist” swings by, so of course we subject him to a quiz. And BuzzFeed News’ Ryan Mac and Craig Silverman explain what’s going on inside Facebook that has its employees more willing to call out their company than ever before. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Taylor Swift’s new album is a cottagecore dream that has a song that may or may not be extremely queer. (Casey: “VERY MUCH MAY.”) The US hit 4 million coronavirus deaths and the GOP is canceling the in-person part of its convention. The CDC’s new guidelines for opening schools are just “do it.” And our favorite advice-give Stephen LaConte is back with us to dispense more wisdom to you, the listeners. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 1.4 million people in the U.S. signed up for unemployment benefits last week. Federal officers are heading for Chicago and Albuquerque now, despite the local governments saying they are not needed. Taylor Swift is dropping a new surprise album! Demi Lovato is engaged! And Bob the Drag Queen came through to talk about her HBO series “We’re Here,” how the drag scene is faring during the pandemic, and why more Black cis men need to be talking about trans rights. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congressional Republicans and the White House are trying to get on the same page ahead of a new coronavirus bill. Kim Kardashian West put out a statement regarding Kanye West’s mental health. Ukraine’s president helped end a hostage situation by endorsing a Joaquin Phoenix movie. And we talked with Mercy Corps’ vice president of humanitarian leadership and response Anissa Toscano about how the pandemic is making it harder than ever to provide help to refugees and the impoverished. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump administration is trying to block undocumented immigrants from being counted when deciding Congressional seats. Los Angeles will be getting a new women’s soccer team thanks in part to Natalie Portman and Serena Williams. An animated short made us feel better about how much snacking we’ve been doing during this pandemic. And we talk to journalist Robert Evans, who gives us the rundown on the ongoing protests in Portland as the government sends federal officers to the streets. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Missouri’s governor thinks it’s unavoidable that kids get coronavirus at school but no worries, they’ll be fine. Kanye West isn’t a punchline, and the people around him are reportedly concerned. We look back on the late Representative John Lewis’ legacy. And BuzzFeed News’ Krystie Yandoli tells us all about the culture of repression and repercussions behind the scenes at daytime TV staple “Ellen.” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Federal law enforcement officials are detaining random people on the streets in Portland because of...graffiti?? The Trump administration claims that the science behind forcing kids back into schools is on their side, but teachers are worried about going back to school in the fall. Behind the scenes of “Ellen” lurks a toxic work environment. And we talk with renowned women’s rights lawyer Gloria Allred about her work defending over a dozen of Jeffrey Epstein’s alleged victims, her push to get Prince Andrew to talk to the FBI, and her stance on NDAs in sexual harassment cases. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Baumgartner — who played Kevin on “The Office — has a new tell-all podcast on the backstory of the show. He gives us the tea on the show’s saving grace, breaks down The Chili Scene, and answers some really tough trivia questions! Also, Russia is apparently trying to steal information about potential coronavirus vaccines from the US, UK, and Canada. Megan Thee Stallion is recovering from a gunshot wound. And your new favorite Facebook group is waiting, TV and movie fans.Also do you love talking about TV and movies? BuzzFeed has you covered with a brand new Facebook group called What to Watch. Join the fun and connect with fellow fans of the best moments in pop culture: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WatchBuzzFeed/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An early stage test of a potential coronavirus vaccine showed promising results. Hospitals are being told to skip the CDC and report their COVID-19 data straight to the Trump administration. Rihanna has a new skincare line dropping at the end of the month!! Howie Mandel is fine, despite the TikTok teens’ fears. And were joined by Mark Parrington, a senior scientist with the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts who has been tracking wildfires in the Arctic. This year is the largest they’ve ever been.Also do you love talking about TV and movies? BuzzFeed has you covered with a brand new Facebook group called What to Watch. Join the fun and connect with fellow fans of the best moments in pop culture: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WatchBuzzFeed/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

More than 5 million Americans lost their health insurance along with their jobs in the first months of the pandemic. A federal judge rejected a proposed settlement between Harvey Weinstein and his alleged victims. Sir Ian McKellen gave Sir Patrick Stewart a great birthday present. Our dogs are ANXIOUS when we aren’t around now, and it’s only getting worse. And we talk with Zachary Neumann, the founder of Colorado’s COVID-19 Eviction Defense Project, about the avalanche of evictions that has started to kick off. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roger Stone is a free man after the president commuted his sentence — because who cares about lying to Congress? The Washington professional football team has officially retired its racist name and mascot. TikTok has given us the official anthem of 2020. And we talk with Rebecca Nagel, host of the Crooked Media podcast This Land about the Supreme Court’s decision that declared most of eastern Oklahoma as under Native jurisdiction. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The World Health Organization now says “um, maybe COVID-19 can spread as an aerosol, I guess!” Goya’s CEO praised President Trump at the White House and now there’s a boycott of the brand. Casey does her valiant best to guess when the heck some of the biggest events of 2020 actually happened. And BuzzFeed News court reporter Zoe Tillman breaks down what yesterday’s big Supreme Court decisions on Trump’s taxes will mean for the election and beyond. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Supreme Court ended this year’s term with a bang, issuing three historic decisions. The band formerly known as Lady Antebellum is suing a Black blues singer over use of the name “Lady A.” Former Glee star Naya Rivera is missing and presumed dead after a likely swimming accident. And we’re joined by New Statesman editor and author Emily Tamkin to discuss her new book about billionaire George Soros’ influence on the world and the conspiracy theories that have sprung up around him. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can allow businesses not to cover birth control in their insurance plans. More than 3 million people in the US have had COVID-19. Demi Lovato opened up about why she left the Disney Channel. Kids have a new way to pretend that they’re on a phone call and it’s destroying us inside. And we talk to Deb Perelman, creator of the Smitten Kitchen cooking blog, about her New York Times essay laying out how parents are being faced with a stark choice: their kids or their jobs. (Plus, we asked her to choose her top lockdown recipe suggestion.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brazil’s President has tested positive for COVID-19 after doing everything in his power to downplay COVID-19. ICE warns that international students at colleges staying online-only this fall need to leave the country. Halle Berry apologized for considering taking a role as a trans character. And we talk to the inimitable Jenny Slate about her upcoming film, The Sunlit Night, her decision to step away from the biracial character she formerly voiced on “Big Mouth,” and our mutual non-existent visual art skills. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

President Trump is going all-in on making “statues good, protesters bad” his central campaign theme. Uber is offering over $2 BILLION to buy the delivery app Postmates. Hayes gets really excited about how a certain bird call has changed over time; Casey is less impressed. And we talk with the Washington Post’s William Wan about how even as the coronavirus ravages the U.S., drug overdose cases are spiking around the country. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FBI arrested the late Jefferey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend and charged her with luring the minors he allegedly assaulted. Today’s job numbers were good — with a pretty big caveat. Kim Kardashian? Not a billionaire, despite what Kanye says. We put our producer’s non-existent knowledge of “Hamilton” to the test ahead of its Disney+ premiere. And we ask NY Times cybersecurity correspondent Sheera Frenkel why hundreds of companies are suddenly pulling their ads from Facebook. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some of Harvey Weinstein’s victims have agreed to a nearly $19 million potential settlement. Hong Kong police arrested dozens of pro-democracy protesters under China’s new security law. We quiz Casey on Eurovision winners in honor of the new Netflix comedy, and it goes great! And we talk to Harvard Medical assistant professor and epidemiologist Julia Marcus about the people who still refuse to wear face masks despite the pandemic — and how shaming them may make things worse. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s seeming more and more likely that President Trump ignored warnings that Russia was paying militants to hunt US soldiers in Afghanistan. According to Ann Hathaway, director Christopher Nolan might not let his actors sit down on set which seems...really weird? And we have a conversation with screenwriter Alanna Bennett (CW’s Roswell, New Mexico) about the recent wave of TV shows that have removed episodes that use blackface from syndication. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Supreme Court struck down a law limiting access to abortion in Louisiana. The president is denying anyone ever told him about a Russian plot to pay militants to kill US soldiers in Afghanistan. Cam Newton might be the new starting quarterback for the New England Patriots??? Scaachi Koul explains why Netflix’s 365 Days, is, uh, bad. And we’ve got Meagan Hatcher-Mays, Director of Democracy Policy with Indivisible, with us to give us the rundown on the push to make Washington, D.C. into state number fifty-one. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump administration wants the Supreme Court to get rid of Obamacare. Yes, all of it. Yes, in the middle of a pandemic. YouTube star Jenna Marbles has walked away from her channel, possibly forever. And the 51st anniversary of the Stonewall Riots is this weekend. In this episode, we take you through what happened the night of the riots and talk to Elle Hearns, founder of the Marsha P. Johnson Institute, about the trans rights movement in the years since Johnson took part in the uprising. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The U.S. hit a new record with over 38,000 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 yesterday. If you see “The Chicks” in your iTunes library suddenly, country fans, don’t be alarmed. Chuck E. Cheese, which Casey visited at least once in her youth, has filed for bankruptcy. And we’ve got Stephen LaConte back with us for a fresh edition of DM 911, answering your questions about relationships of the romantic, platonic, or parental variety. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Turns out the anti-police brutality protesters haven’t caused the coronavirus surges that some people were worried about. Rhode Island is dropping the word “Plantations” from its official name — oh, by the way, Rhode Island had the word “Plantations” in its official name. And there’s been an explosion of complaints about fireworks in cities across the country. We talked with BuzzFeed News reporter Caroline Haskins about what the hell is going on with that. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump administration is further limiting legal immigration, this time freezing visas for certain foreign workers. A private in the US army allegedly gave classified information to an anti-Semitic/pro-Nazi/pro-Satan group of white supremacists. Shaquille O’Neal has dished out the backstory to Aaron Carter’s song “That’s How I Beat Shaq.” Casey tries to stump Hayes with a ‘00s teen movie quotes quiz. And Yahoo Sports columnist Jay Busbee fills us in on how NASCAR is trying to grapple with the racism of its past after nooses have turned up at two of their venues this week. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The president’s rally in Tulsa was a bust, and there’s a lot of blame to go around! At the rally, President Trump told a “joke” about telling his administration to slow down coronavirus testing. Will Smith reveals how his daughter, Willow, taught him all about feelings. And BuzzFeed News legal reporter Zoe Tillman helps us make sense of the power play Attorney General William Barr tried — and kinda failed? — to pull off this weekend. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s Juneteenth, which means it’s been 155 years since Black folks in Texas were first clued in to their freedom. So we’re doing things a bit differently with a special episode today! We’ve got Linqua Franqa, aka Mariah Parker, with us to drop some bars, talk about being a rapper AND politician in the South, and discuss her podcast, “Waiting on Reparations.” And the creators, writers and stars of “Sherman’s Showcase” — Bashir Salahuddin and Diallo Riddle — are with us to spread some knowledge, play a game, and talk about their new special “Sherman’s Showcase Black History Month Special — In June!” Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Supreme Court says the Trump administration effed up when it rescinded DACA. “That 70’s Show” star Danny Masterson has been charged with rape in LA. Britain’s Foreign Secretary thinks Black Lives Matters protestors are kneeling...because of Game of Thrones?? And we catch up with Tan France and Bobby Berk from Netflix’s “Queer Eye” to talk about their new season, how they’ve been spending lockdown, and how they’re thinking about this year’s very different Pride Month. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The former cop who shot and killed Rayshard Brooks in an Atlanta Wendy’s parking lot has been charged with felony murder. The makers of Aunt Jemima’s pancake mix and syrup are ditching their minstrel show mascot. Casey never played Pokemon Snap but Hayes is really excited for the new Switch version. And we talk with Gerald Bostock, whose case before the Supreme Court guaranteed, under federal law, that LGBTQ employees can not be fired because of their sexuality or gender identity. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A militia member shot a protestor who was trying to get a racist statue taken down. Nuclear Summer: India and China are beefing, and North Korea is literally blowing up symbolic buildings. You have an extra two months to get your movie Oscar-ready, filmmakers. And we talk to the Washington Post’s Radley Balko about how we got cops patrolling the streets in armored cars and shit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Atlanta’s police chief resigned after an officer shot and killed a black man in a Wendy’s parking lot. Nickelodeon may or may not have declared SpongeBob Squarepants an LGBTQ icon?! The Youths are on TikTok absolutely roasting millennials and...you know what, fair. And we talk to writer and editor Tom Gara about the looming economic crash that’s waiting for us in a matter of weeks. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Louisville has banned no-knock warrants like the one used when police killed Breonna Taylor. Look out, Paw Patrol, the internet is comin’ to getcha! (It is not.) The Bachelor finally decided that having a Black lead is a good idea!! And we talk with BuzzFeed News Politics reporter Ryan Brooks about the calls on the streets to defund the police versus people pushing for full-on abolition. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The US hit two million cases of COVID-19. There’s a new push to stop glorifying the Confederacy and President Trump seems pretty against it! Anna Wintour has apologized to her staff for not making Vogue more diverse. A new PSA from celebrities about not ignoring racism is way more cringe than they probably hoped. And a wild Zoom call led to the resignation of CrossFit’s CEO. We talked to two gym owners — including one Minneapolis owner who confronted him on the call — about the fallout. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Floyd’s brother testified in Congress, asking for police to be held accountable for their actions. States around the country, including Texas, are seeing spikes in COVID-19 hospitalizations. “COPS” is finally going off the air after being on as long as our hosts have been alive. And we’re joined by Insider opinion editor and video producer Manny Fidel, whose viral video lays out why white savior movies shouldn’t be the vibe right now. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Congressional Democrats put up a series of proposed reforms but Joe Biden says he’s against defunding police departments. The president put out a tweet accusing an elderly protestor of being a secret antifa member and, uh, wow. We play a new game called “SPEED STARRING KEANU REEVES” with Casey. And we talk with Michael Fletcher, Senior Writer with ESPN’s The Undefeated, about the NFL’s decision to let players peacefully protest just four years after Colin Kaepernick first took a knee. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Minneapolis City Council says it’s going to disband and replace its police force. J.K. Rowling was on one this weekend, popping off anti-trans tweets once again. And we talk with BuzzFeed News’ Jane Lytvynenko about the many, many, many examples of disinformation that are spreading alongside the anti-police brutality protests. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Only a third of the US thinks Trump is doing a good job handling the anti-police brutality protests. The Brands have been doing the barest of minimum since they discovered racism last week, and we want to “recognize” them for that. And, today would have been EMT Breonna Taylor’s 27th birthday had police not shot her in her apartment. We talk to writer and editor Morgan Jerkins about Breonna Taylor’s case and the ways that Black women are left out of the conversation on police brutality. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

George Floyd’s memorial was held in Minneapolis today, and all four former officers involved in his death are now charged with crimes. The cast of “Brooklyn Nine-Nine” has donated $100,000 to help people arrested for protesting police brutality. And we have the New York Times’s Jamelle Bouie with us to discuss why the protests on the streets don’t mean it’s 1968 again — and why the comparison doesn’t work the way Trump wants it to. (Oh, and also that one Tom Cotton op-ed.) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Drug Enforcement Agency got sign-off to conduct “covert surveillance” on protestors, BuzzFeed News reports. Keke Palmer had TIME at the anti-police brutality protests in LA yesterday to speak some facts at the National Guard. Horse-riding protesters in Houston led to a...bop? I guess? And Matt Ortile, author of the new book “The Groom Will Keep His Name” joins us to talk about navigating life in the US as a gay Filipino immigrant. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The police were even more aggro than normal last night. Trump tear-gassed peaceful protestors for a photo-op and former Vice President Joe Biden called him out. There’s drama about “Glee” star Lea Michelle allegedly being VERY rude to black people on set. And BuzzFeed News culture writer Scaachi Koul talks to us about how it’s a very good thing that the protests are making certain people feel uncomfortable. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The president told governors to be even tougher on protestors after a weekend of police clashing with demonstrators. Experts are worried that the coronavirus will surge after the recent marches. Celebrities have opened up their wallets to support systemic change. And we speak to BuzzFeed News’ Addy Baird and Adolfo Flores, who have been reporting on the protests from DC and Minneapolis respectively. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Protests over George Floyd’s death spread around the country last night — we have the latest details for you. The president’s tweet warning that looters could be killed earned a response from Twitter. Kylie Jenner may not be a billionaire?! And we talked to Rob Kenney, creator of the viral “Dad How Do I?” YouTube channel about his overnight hit, where he learned the skills he’s passing on, and our favorite TV dads. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Minneapolis police killed a black man named George Floyd during an arrest, and now the city is dealing with the aftermath. The US has officially hit 100,000 COVID-19 related deaths. We still have to vote this fall, so we talked to Amber McReynolds, CEO of Vote at Home, about how to do that safely. And to decompress from all the terrible, we list some of our favorite Sesame Street songs featuring celebrity guests. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Zealand has managed to empty its hospitals of coronavirus cases. Good job, Kiwis! There’s a plan to reopen Disney World and we’re...skeptical of how to safely go on some of the rides. And BuzzFeed writer and DM 911 advice-giver Stephen LaConte is back to answer your most pressing questions about life and love. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.