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Today we are chatting the Inflation Reduction Act, the Mar-a-Lago raid, Salman Rushdie, and University of Alabama Greek Life’s stance on gender identity. Time Stamps: 00:11 Introduction 12:21 Inflation Reduction Act 18:41 Solomon Rushdie Update 27:38 Mar-A-Lago raid 36:24 Gender Identity in Greek Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Friday! We have a full agenda today with updates from Mar-a-Lago, midterms churning out phonies, and an update from our friend Anthony Fauci. Time Stamps 0:12 - Introduction 12:27 - FBI Raid on Mar-a-Lago 25:57 - Too Many Embarrassments in the Midterms 36:40 - Anthony Fauci makes history (but first a quick update on Rachel Maddow) 44:29 - Workout clothes get a second chance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, we talk about the Mar-a-Lago raid, the transformation of the Inflation Reduction Act, and a brisket bandit in Texas. Time Stamps: 0:11 Introduction 13:57 Mar-a-Lago Raid 25:36 Glorious Legislation 40:21 Missing Meat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode, Mary Katharine sits down with Janice Dean to discuss how to survive tough times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today's episode, Mary Katharine sits down with Irwin Sandler to talk about how to parent through a crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On today’s episode we talk about Joe Manchin’s surprise, the new definition of a recession and ever changing mask mandates. Time Stamps: 00:12 Introduction 08:24 Recession? 16:42 The Joe Manchin Suprise 25:15 No Mask, No Problem 31:05 Sydney McLaughlin does it again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are talking about what defines a recession, the latest mask recommendations, and the sad loss of the Chaco Taco. Time Stamps: 0:11 Introduction 14:27 Is this a recession? 22:47 Covid-2022 39:03 RIP Chaco Taco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are pleased to have Matt Continetti join Vic on this episode as Mary Katherine is unfortunately still voiceless. From Biden’s health update(s) to Kamala’s ever-so-moving speech to Chris Cuomo looking for a career change— Vic and Matt are talking about it all. Time Stamps: 00:12 Introduction 7:48 President Biden health update 19:02 Fist Bumpin’ Biden 25:02 Kamala Harris on Abortion 31:56 Mask Mandates Return 34:50 Chris Coumo’s career change 39:15 Cheesy Martini anyone? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this special episode of Getting Hammered, we take a trip down memory lane highlighting some of our favorite clips of the show thus far. Time Stamps: 00:15 Introduction 00:55 One too many Bloody Marys for Michigan’s Democratic Attorney General 05:06 Democrats fall flat on “Latinx” language, via Politico 09:09 Spotify vs. Neil Young vs. Joe Rogan 13:28 California judge stalls regulations on pork products 15:33 More dumb canceling 20:49 Let's actually read the bill, folks 27:20 Jagermeester is the spirit of 2022, apparently 34:00 Swing and Misinformation 37:31 Kristen Soltis Anderson on the state of friendships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we discuss Amber Heard’s retrial rejection, the tragic story of a 10-year old in Ohio, a NY bodega worker’s deadly confrontation, and an ice cream truck selling $10 popsicles. Time Stamps: 0:11 Introduction 11:49 Retrial Reject 15:38 Ohio-Indiana Abortion update 21:15 Bodega Self Defense Stabbing 29:14 Eat the rich 32:34 Craveable candles Slrrrp Shots Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on we are talking about Boris Johnson’s resignation, the assassination of former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe, and the organic farming crisis in Sri Lanka. We update you on Macy Gray’s bow down, the assassination attempt of Justice Brett Kavanaugh, and Dr. Jill Biden’s breakfast taco speech. Time Stamps 00:11 Introduction 10:24 Bojo’s lost his Mojo 16:45 Shinzo Abe Update 21:02 Sri Lanka Fumbles Farming 33:08 Updates Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are talking about Governor Newsom’s combative commercial campaign in Florida, Macy Gray and Bette Midler’s decision to double down on the definition of a woman, and the steep drop in Biden’s approval rate. Time Stamps: 00:11 Introduction 11:00 Governor Newsom’s Florida Advertisement 30:00 Uncanceled with Macy Gray and Bette Midler 35:28 Highland Park Update 41:47 Biden’s (dis)approval rate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are discussing America’s birthday party, Joey Chestnut’s hotdog win, and how the U.S’s stance on abortion compares to other countries. Time Stamps: 0:12 Introduction 20:17 Hotdog Hero 33:47 Baby, you're a firework 38:10 America's party crashers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before you start celebrating America's birthday, let's recap Cassidy Hutchinson's testimony, SCOTUS news, and how America is making our men fat. Time Stamp 0:31 - Introduction 8:10 - Cassidy Hutchinson and a splashy testimony 27:10 - SCOTUS is back, but it's not Roe V Wade 39:35 - Gun Owners' Information Leaked By California GA 44:10 - America is making men are FAT?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you haven't heard: a lot is happening. Today on Getting Hammered, we run through the facts of Roe V Wade to ensure we're all on the same page. On top of that, we check in with the Mayor of NYC and dig into some BBQ. Time Stamps 0:13 - Introduction 9:45 - Roe V Wade Catch-Up 40:41 - Uh ohs for Dems 47:32 - Mayor of New York is . . . honest? 49:34 - The Cost of BBQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mary Katharine woke up Vic for an early recording because lots is happening today on Getting Hammered. From gun updates on capitol hill to gadgets conquering the kitchen, we've got you covered. Time Stamps 0:17 - Introduction 10:42 - Gun Update 17:22 - Updates from Uvalde 23:28 - Smoke 'em if you got 'em. Biden Administration won't stop screwing with 29:52 - How OXO conquered the American kitchen Show Notes Slate's How OXO conquered the American Kitchen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you seen the new Top Gun? More importantly, have you seen Jennifer Connelly's eyebrows? Well, gear up because we have some thoughts on both. Also, we have updates from the CDC, Dave Chapelle is back in the news, and the Supreme Court shows us the good side of politics. Time Stamps: 0:12 - Introduction 17:09 - CDC Recommendation Update 35:42 - Dave Chappelle continues to be a good dude 39:40 - Hillary with the electoral realness 44:52 - Sonia Sotomayor's soliloquy Show Notes: Vinay Prasad's YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking about congress's predictable stall on the gun package, the rising red wave in Texas, wokeness at George Washington University, and a new vacation trend. Time Stamps: 09:19 - Gun Package hits a snag 16:33 - Texas and The Red Wave 27:23 - GWU to disown The Colonials 32:55 - Divorcee Getaway 36:35 - Eulogy for a Superintendent Show Notes: Politico: Meet Marya Flores, the newly elected Latina Republican from South Texas WSJ: The Post-Divorce Breakup Trip is Having a Moment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are giving some time to the 1/6 Hearings, but asking . . . is it worth our time? Also, we have some gun legislation updates, thoughts on political violence, and looking at a fishy new trend. Time Stamps: 0:23 - Introduction 10:28 - January 6th Hearings are here 22:14 - Gun Legislation Update 30:15 - Brett Kavanaugh and Political Violence 35:45 - Caviar Bumps are all the rage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are pleased to have Kristen Soltis Anderson fill in for Vic on today's episode as she updates us on her pregnancy journey and all things jubilee. We also catch up on Mary Katharine's camp struggles, the bizarre reporting on a gunman outside Kavanaugh's home, and the January 6th hearings. Time Stamps 10:44 - The Queen's Jubilee - 70 years on the throne 16:01 - Camp Update 19:21 - Gunman arrested outside Justice Kavanaugh's home 24:35 - January 6th Hearings are almost here 27:43 - Kristen talks about the state of friendships amongst Americans Link's Kristen's newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We open today's episode with a personal note from Vic followed by an update from camp in North Carolina. On the news front: Biden is woe, Washington Post's HR had a busy weekend and 1984 is one step closer to reality. Time Stamps 0:12 - Introduction 18:29 - President Biden is seething over his standing 29:02 - Washington Post HR incident unfolds in real-time on Twitter. 42:27 - Shanghai update 49:28 - Another comedian stands up for free speech Show notes: Politico's Biden wants to get out more Independent's interview Stephen Merchant Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After two months, we are finally able to give our closing arguments on Depp V Heard. We als have more updates from the tragedy in Uvalde and to close the show, we're looking into a new HOT world record. Show Notes 0:12 - Segment: Welcome to The Show 11:16 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 11:22 - DOJ asks court to reverse rule lifting requirement for COVID masks on public transportation 14:28 - Johnny Depp v Amber Heard trial comes to an end in Fairfax County 30:35 - Updates from Uvalde 40:18 - Hot Guinness World Record Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are not shocked to hear that anxiety continues to spike amongst school children across the nation, Joe Biden is now improving at graduation speeches, and Canada expects citizens to be nice and turn in their handguns. 0:21 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 6:47 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 7:04 - Anxiety amongst school children 15:30 - Biden's new story 24:20 - Update on Uvalde 33:01 - Canada bans handguns 36:18 - Baseball manager goes woke until he isn't Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our prayers are with the families of those lost to the tragic mass shooting in Uvalde, Texas on Tuesday. Mary Katharine and Vic talk about the shooting and unpack the internet's takes on gun regulations. Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 07:54 - Segment: The News You Need To Know 08:00 - Shooting in Uvalde, Texas kills 19 kids, 2 adults 36:00 - Update on Tuesday's primary elections 42:25 - Oreo and Ritz releases interesting snack mashup Link Donate to Sacred Heart Church in Uvalde to help victims' families Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember when Netflix imploded over Dave Chappelle's comedy skits? Or when Hillary Clinton approved the peddling of a false report that led to the Trump-Russia collusion conspiracy theory? What about that National School Board Association's letter asking the Justice Department to sic federal investigators on parents at school board meetings? In today's episode, Mary Katharine and Vic give an update of some of this year's top stories. Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 09:13 - Segment: The Updates You Need to Know 09:07 - Mail-in voting triples in Georgia after passage of election integrity law (which President Joe Biden and others referred to as "the new Jim Crow.") 14:09 - Failed Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams says voter suppression continues, in the face of increased mail-in voting 18:18 - Attendees of John Mulaney's comedy show in Columbus outraged over surprise guest appearance from Dave Chappelle 26:58 - Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussman's trial reveals Hillary Clinton directed staff to plant a false Russia-Trump collusion claim with a reporter 36:06 - Musicians who said they'd pull their tunes from Spotify for hosting podcaster Joe Rogan on the platform actually remained on the music streaming service 38:17 - Old Navy's inclusive clothing size campaign backfires 46:33 - White House knew National School Board Association wanted the Justice Department to sic federal investigators on parents Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Department of Homeland Security paused its misinformation board after videos surface of Nina Jankowicz, the woman they tapped to lead the group, discussing topics she believed were misinformation—like the Hunter Biden laptop story. Netflix tells woke employees to kick rocks if they can't work on content with which they disagree, the New York Times gives us a great "So It Can Be Told" segment, and Mary Katharine gives a shoutout to a heroic dog. Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 10:54 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 10:58 - The Department of Homeland Security’s Disinformation Board collapses after Nina Jankowicz’s odd internet videos surface 19:57 - Segment: Now It Can Be Told 20:00 - The New York Times reports on declining enrollment in public schools 28:18 - Netflix tells woke employees to leave if they can’t work on shows with which they disagree 36:38 - Belgian Malinois saves its owner from a mountain lion attack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know, how teachers unions kept schools closed for more than a year? Or how some on the left cast aside free speech in the face of a tragedy? Mary Katharine and Vic know it's all in good faith.... Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 15:56 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 16:03 - Coronavirus lockdowns continue in Shanghai 21:58 - House holds a hearing on UFO sightings 28:56 - Russia miscalculates Ukraine invasion; Finland, Sweden, Switzerland consider joining NATO 32:04 - Mass shootings over the weekend kill ten in Buffalo, one in Southern California 40:04 - Pennsylvania faces their primary election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While baby formula supplies grow scarce, and the White House isn't quite sure what to do about it, Mary Katharine and Vic are still looking at the bottle half full (for now). White House press secretary Jen Psaki encourages protests targeting Supreme Court Justices, Whoopi Goldberg says Trump should be back on Twitter, and rising tides on the shores of Lake Mead may reveal the Las Vegas mob's secrets. Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 14:08 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 14:13 - The White House encourages pro-abortion protests outside of Supreme Court Justices homes 15:30 - Segment: You Love To Hear It 15:33 - Senator Dick Durbin (D., Illinois) calls pro-abortion protests targeting Supreme Court Justices reprehensible 20:27 - Parents concerned over national baby formula shortage 29:03 - The View’s Whoopi Goldberg says Twitter should give Donald Trump his account back 33:19 - Rising shorelines of Lake Mead reveal corpses, raise questions over desert crimes 40:02 - Segment: Uncancelled 40:05 - Owner of Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike accused of tweeting a dirty joke about Vice President Kamala Harris Link Lindquist Family's GoFundMe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Supreme Court Justices who voted in favor of abortion restrictions get a house call they didn’t ask for from dozens of rowdy pro-choice protestors. While the Boston’s mask mandate dropped two months ago, Boston Public Schools continues to require students to mask up. An update on Ukraine, and Alabama murderer manhunt draws to a close, and Mary Katharine gets a funny "fact check." Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 06:08 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 06:16 - Pro-choice protestors target Supreme Court justices at their residences 18:04 - Boston schools continue to require students to mask up, two months after the city drops indoor mask mandates 23:50 - An update on Ukraine 28:39 - Alabama murderer manhunt comes to a close Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the Department of Homeland Security’s new disinformation board to maskless White House Correspondents’ Dinner guests catching Covid—after years of berating others for failing to wear masks—to the New York Times taking a baseless swing at Elon Musk, Mary Katharine and Vic are blasting bad actors today. Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 07:24 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 07:30 - Segment: Now It Can Be Told 07:45 - David Leonhardt of the New York Times reports—after two years—how virtual learning has failed America’s students 18:10 - American Federation of Teachers president Randi Weingarten is unsure of who’s responsible for the learning and mental health crises caused by… virtual learning… 25:31 - The New York Times takes a big ol' swing at Elon Musk (who brought his sweet mother to the Met Gala!) 32:36 - A follow-up on the "super spreader" White House Correspondents’ Dinner 38:09 - Senators pepper Department of Homeland Security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas with questions about his newly tapped head of disinformation, Nina Jankowicz Link Get involved with the Travis Manion Foundation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've been living in "unprecedented times" for the past two years. And Politico's latest scoop on the Supreme Court's Dobbs v. Jackson decision is no exception. Mary Katharine and Vic unpack the story, and what the decision means for trust in the nation's highest court, abortion laws, and the midterm. President Joe Biden laughs at his failing economy during the White House Correspondents' Dinner, an update on midterm polling, and a steakhouse chef earns the honor of a lifetime. Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 07:33 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 07:39 - Politico scoops the Supreme Court’s decision on the Dobbs v. Jackson case, which could overturn Roe v. Wade 28:29 - President Joe Biden laughs off comedian Trevor Noah’s jabs at the state of the country 37:59 - Update on pre-midterm elections polling 42:46 - Longtime Longhorn Steakhouse employee Gayle Dudley wins a “rare” honor for grilling a million steaks Links Politico’s scoop on the Supreme Court’s forthcoming decision on Dobbs v. Jackson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To nobody’s surprise what so ever, Dr. Anthony Fauci flip-flops on where we are in the pandemic... again. We’re staying up to date on Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover, and more importantly, the outcries from those who fear they’ll lose their ability to dictate what Twitter users can read and share. Finally, Mary Katharine and Vic reveal the “spirit” of 2022 (psst... we're talking alcohol). Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 12:14 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 12:20 - Segment: You Love to Hear It 12:25 - Dr. Fauci says the pandemic “phase” is over 22:40 - Fox News’ Brett Baier asks Pete Buttigieg about conflicting federal pandemic masking guidance versus his personal masking decisions 27:15 - Twitter monitors crumble as Elon Musk takes over the platform 41:20 - Jägermeister is the spirit of 2022, apparently Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And the crowd goes wild! Billionaire Elon Musk buys Twitter, and the libs are up in arms. Mary Katharine talks about her appearance on the Real Time with Bill Maher, American officials visit war-torn Ukraine, and new midterm forecasts give Republicans a(nother) reason to smile. Times 00:12 - Segment: Introduction 21:50 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 22:19 - Elon Musk sends Twitterverse into a spiral after purchasing the platform for $44 billion 41:43 - American officials visit Ukraine 43:55 - Crystal Ball forecasts bode well for Republicans 48:59 - Actor Chris Pratt response to calls for cancellation Links Supercut of Mary Katharine on Bill Maher, courtesy of the Washington Free Beacon’s Thaleigha Rampersad Caitlin Flanagan’s work in The Atlantic Alison Rosen's Your New Best Friend podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From continuing to mask while traveling to Vice President Kamala Harris’s awe-inspiring speech on space to actors duking it out in court, Mary Katharine and Vic are talking all about performance art. Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 08:05 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 08:28 - An update on travel mask mandates 15:48 - Segment: You Love to Hear It 15:54 - MSNBC contributor Symone Sanders concedes some points about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s pandemic health guideline decisions 17:26 - Florida considers removing special carveouts for the Disney Corporation, following their opposition to the Parents’ Rights Bill 21:45 - Capitol building evacuated over “air threat…” which just so happened to be the Army parachuting into Nationals Stadium for military appreciation day… 24:30 - Segment: Kamala Fan Club 26:03 - Actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard duke it out in court over defamation case 39:39 - JLo’s new engagement ring looks eerily familiar to Mary Katharine… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

...Without a mask! A federal judge overrules the CDC's travel mask mandates, much to Mary Katharine and Vic's delight, and the White House's dismay. The Bidens roll into the annual Easter Egg Roll, touting Democrats' eggcellent work to provide top-quality education to America's kids this year (insert eye roll here). Finally, Mary Katharine answers a listener's inquiry about Fairfax County Public Schools' search for a new superintendent. Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 11:48 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 12:05 - Segment: Getting Hammered Investigates 12:18 - Federal judge overruled the Center for Disease Control’s travel mask guidance 29:55 - Donna Brazile says Democrats to run on the “roaring” economy, Republicans on the “fumes” of 2020 31:26 - The White House hosts its annual Easter Egg Roll, where First Lady Jill Biden touts Democrats’ education strategy during the pandemic, and President Biden has some interesting comments on Afghanistan 37:39 - Reason magazine piece on what we lost during the pandemic 39:43 - Listener inquiry: Fairfax County Public School’s superintendent search Links Peter Suderman piece in Reason magazine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From guns to free speech to Elon Musk’s “hostile” Twitter takeover, Mary Katharine and Vic have quite the lineup for their 50th episode! Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 11:26 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 11:40 - Transportation Security Administration extends mask mandate for travel—and Dr. Fauci changes his tune (again) 14:53 - President Joe Biden’s approval rating falls to 33 percent, according to latest Quinnipiac poll 18:21 - Biden administration shifts its focus to “ghost guns” 21:10 - Black nationalist New York City subway shooter injures thirty 28:17 - The View’s Joy Behar shares her… interesting… take on the gun control 39:57 - "Pants wetting" ensues as Elon Musk plots his hostile Twitter takeover Links The Cheesecake Factory menu, for your viewing pleasure Quinnipiac poll on Biden's approval numbers Stephen Gutowski’s The Reload Mary Katharine’s latest in the Daily Beast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

White House press secretary Jen Psaki tries to make the "Putin Price Hike" happen. But Mary Katharine and Vic say, it's not going to happen! Dozens of D.C. elites catch the coronavirus after the Gridiron dinner, Elon Musk plots his Twitter takeover, and reporters jump on students who ask about the Hunter Biden laptop story coverup—and other media missteps—at a University of Chicago conference on disinformation. Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 13:04 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 13:05 - Dozens of D.C. elites—including House Speaker Nancy Pelosi—test positive for Covid following the Gridiron dinner 20:58 - Segment: You Love to Hear It (we think?) 21:00 - Anthony Fauci says… finally… that Covid will not be eliminated... and that people will have to start (start?) using their own judgement... when making health decisions 23:58 - Philadelphia reinstates their indoor mask mandate 26:55 - White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki tries to blame Putin for spiked gas prices. 33:53 - University of Chicago hosts conference on disinformation; administrators and panelists poke fun at students for asking about misinformation in the media—including the Hunter Biden laptop story coverup 41:50 - An update on Elon Musk’s Twitter Takedown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Lorenz, a former content cop who went after creators and now writes on the lives of internet-famous teens for a living, claims she’s really the victim of online attacks. And Senate Democrats are convinced that newly confirmed Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson faced worse treatment on the Senate floor than Justice Brett Kavanaugh. But Mary Katharine and Vic question who the real victim is here. Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 11:13 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 11:18 - President Barack Obama visits the White House to tout improvements to the Affordable Care Act 22:36 - University of Chicago student peppers The Atlantic columnist Anne Applebaum with questions on the mainstream media’s Hunter Biden laptop story coverup 39:34 - Taylor Lorenz says she’s bullied for her reporting on internet teens 46:57 - Senate Democrats allege newly-confirmed Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson faced worse treatment than Justice Brett Kavanaugh 49:00 - Bojangles to give out gas gift cards to customers Links The Washington Post opinion on Hunter Biden’s laptop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the CDC’s admission that lockdowns caused a mental health crisis among teens to Jennifer Rubin’s worst column ever (yeah, it’s really that bad), we’ve got quite an uplifting lineup for a very important day: Mary Katharine’s birthday! Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 12:23 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 12:31 - Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson goes to final floor vote 15:59 - Elon Musk buys more than 73 million shares of Twitter stock, now a member of the platform’s board of directors 21:40 - The CDC releases information on the impact Covid lockdowns had on teen mental health 31:49 - President Joe Biden shares a story—about what, we don’t know… 42:01 - Jennifer Rubin’s worst column yet: A defense of Biden’s economy Links Suzy Weiss piece for Bari Weiss’s Common Sense Substack on teen girls’ experience with Covid lockdowns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

…To know that one of the nation’s largest teachers’ unions was directly responsible for keeping schools closed for months? To not be invited to the sex parties that Rep. Madison Cawthorn claims are rampant in the nation’s capital? Or to know that the New York Times and the Washington Post are just now talking about the Hunter Biden laptop story? As Mary Katharine often says, it’s not good! It’s not good, Vic! ** Content Warning: Includes conversations on sex that may not be appropriate for young ears ** Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 12:57 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 13:02 - New emails show the American Federation of Teachers imposed line-by-line edits to the Center for Disease Control’s school reopening guidance 23:28 - Rep. Madison Cawthorn claims elder statesmen snort cocaine and host sex parties, gets slap on the hand from House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy 29:22 - More than a year and a half after it was first reported in the New York Post, the New York Times and the Washington Post dig into the Hunter Biden laptop story 30:59 - The Slap Part 2: Revenge of the Takes—a brief unpacking of the takes on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Oscars 40:20 - Disney comes out against parental rights bill in Florida Link Guy Benson’s podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

None of us would've known the Oscars had even happening if it weren't for Will Smith smacking the [bleep] out of Chris Rock on stage. Mary Katharine and Vic have thoughts on that, as well as President Joe Biden's gaffes on the Russian-Ukraine War. Finally, Mary Katharine fears for the safety of her state, as Duke and UNC face off in the Final Four. Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 13:27 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 13:44 - Actor Will Smith slaps the sh*t out of comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars on Sunday 31:59 - President Joe Biden’s team forced to do clean-up after he demands for a regime change in Russia during speech in Poland 43:28 - Duke to face University of North Carolina in the Final Four Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Washington Post says the line of questioning facing Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson is worse than the inquiries Justice Brett Kavanaugh endured during his nomination. Mary Katharine and Vic aren't so sure. Russia's invasion of Ukraine stalls, gains are now racist, and our ever-so-grateful hosts read some rave reviews from the Hammerheads! Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 10:25 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 10:44 - Russia's Ukraine invasion stalls 16:51 - Updates on Senate hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson 19:00 - The Washington Post says senators have treated Brown Jackson far worse that Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who was accused without evidence of committing gang rape 30:34 - Justice Clarence Thomas hospitalized with infection 31:28 - An update on masking guidance 40:33 - Gains are racist? An MSNBC opinion writer asks... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

And do they have a show for you! The New York Times, after a year and a half, finally gives credibility to the Hunter Biden laptop story; confirmation hearings begin for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson; and some states temporarily eliminate gas taxes to help drivers face skyrocketing prices at the pump. Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 06:58 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 08:38 - The New York Times confirms the legitimacy of Hunter Biden's laptop and emails 21:00 - Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson faces Senate hearing 35:44 - Drivers in some states could see some relief, as legislatures move to temporarily remove gas taxes 39:43 - Democrats change their tunes on masks and other coronavirus mitigation strategies 43:58 - Harris notes the significance of the "passage of time" at a reading event in Louisiana Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy St. Paddy's Day! Mary Katharine and Vic fact-check some common misperceptions about the holiday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urges Congress for support for his country via Zoom, and former CNN host Chris Cuomo sues the network on allegations that they smeared his integrity (spoiler: we think he did that one on his own). Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 12:02 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 12:07 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to Congress 19:45 - One step forward, two steps back for masking during flight 22:03 - Senator Mitt Romney sides with Democrats on measure that would have ended mask mandates in federal childcare facilities 25:25 - Former CNN host Chris Cuomo sues the network for $125, they smeared his journalistic integrity 35:53 - Happy St. Paddy’s Day! Mary Katharine and Vic debunk myths about the holiday Links Mary Katharine's column on the Cuomo brothers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No. Just no. With allergies, with Russia, with gas prices, with poorly designed logos... You get the point. Times 00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 09:55 - Segment: The News You Need to Know 10:04 - An update on Russia's invasion of Ukraine 17:47 - White House invites TikTokers to talk gas prices 22:45 - The View's Ana Navarro. Keith Olbermann says feds should investigate journalists and citizens acting as "Russian assets" 27:26 - Crime spikes in Washington, D.C., Seattle, other big cities 32:51 - Australian government reveals new phallic-shaped logo for women's organization 35:22 - NBA star Kyrie Irving's vaccine controversy takes a turn as restrictions lift 42:11 - Longtime NFL quarterback Tom Brady "unretires," says he'll return to Tampa Bay next season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have lots to cover this week as inflation soars and cancelations soar even higher. BUT most importantly, we have a very special appearance from baby Holly. Times 0:34 - Youth in the Kitchen 3:59 - MKH keeps her promise 6:52 - When kids know they are funny. 8:00 - The Ukraine Update 13:58 - A word from the Kamala fan club 15:27 - Inflation Inflation Inflation 21:01 - More dumb canceling 26:44 - Let's actually read the bill, folks 33:09 - NYT piles on their own contributor 38:58 - Democrats have new concerns 43:21 - Sad news for coffee drinkers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hope you filled your tank before the new sanctions hit! This week we're celebrating anniversaries, watching the press play softball with their favorite institution, and figuring out who we would be in Red Dawn. 0:50 - MKH celebrates another anniversary 10:19 - Lent Watch 2022 13:29- CDC Softballs 21:42 - The unmasking is happening?!? 29:01 - Doctor admits he got COVID wrong 33:57 - Inflation is everywhere 40:55 - Let's confirm our priors! 44:51 - What the heck is going on with baseball 52:21 - Ukraine coverage/journalists worth following! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lent is here and we're giving it all we got. This week we're recapping SOTU, checking in with Chris Cuomo, and watchin' the Wheel of Fortune. Times: 0:31 - Ash Wednesday 3:08 - Cussin' and Swearin' 5:55 - SOTU Housekeepin' 10:13 - Vic punches up Biden's speech 14:49 - An abortion bill, right now? 19:45 - The Ukraine Update 30:15 - Did you guys miss Cuomo? 33:55 - Wheel of . . . many things 40:00 - Relax, no one remembers that thing you did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are many things to clear up this week, including how to pronounce Kyiv and which vodka SHOULD NOT be poured out. Times 1:14 - Vic does Vegas 3:57 - MKH runs into Vic at a party 6:53 - Personal delivery of a letter to the people of Ukraine 9:58 - Russia, Ukraine, and the correct pronunciation of Kiev 25:57 - The gang previews and reviews SOTU at the same time 32:38 - Oh, good. Another update to the mask mandate. 40:20 - Look, SNL had a good skit! 42:30 - Dem Governors are partying at Deathsantis's place 43:40 - Before you pour out that Vodka . . . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's show starts on a heavier note as Russia invades Ukraine, but ends on a sweeter note with a bear and his relatable appetite. Times 00:13 - Segment: Welcome to the Show 04:04 - The new world order and ground war in Europe 26:25 - NYT's article on Schools and Parent's frustrations 39:58 - New study on school closures causing cognitive delays 51:15 - Canada is revoking the use of the emergency act 56:10 - Frank The Tank continues to wreak havoc on Lake Tahoe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices