Best Betches Sup Podcasts (2024)

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Friday, July 26th, 2024 5:09

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Today’s Headlines: President Biden and Vice President Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the families of American hostages held by Hamas. Harris described her discussion with Netanyahu as "frank and constructive," supporting Israel's right to self-defense while expressing concern over the humanitarian crisis and civilian …

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Thursday, July 25th, 2024 8:42

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Today’s Headlines: In his Oval Office address, President Biden reflected on his long career in public service and his decision to step aside, endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris as his successor. He emphasized that his focus for the remaining six months of his term will include efforts to end the Israel-Hamas conflict, support Ukraine and NATO, …

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The Psychology Behind Who You Vote For 52:30

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Did you know that the chemicals in your brain might determine what political party you feel aligned with? Guest Keegan Tatum, an expert in political psychology, is here to explain the psychological differences between liberals and conservatives, as well as how religion and emotional biases factor into our political ideology. He also explains how ha…

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Wednesday, July 24th, 2024 6:53

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Today’s Headlines: Vice President Kamala Harris has secured the Democratic nomination after clinching the majority of DNC delegates. Key endorsements came from influential figures, including Nancy Pelosi, Chuck Schumer, and Hakeem Jeffries. Potential vice-presidential candidates are undergoing vetting, with Harris receiving widespread support from …

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Tuesday, July 23rd, 2024 5:10

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Today’s Headlines: Vice President Kamala Harris is poised to become the Democratic nominee, with endorsements from key figures such as Nancy Pelosi, the Progressive Caucus PAC, and Governors JB Pritzker and Gretchen Whitmer. Harris has secured widespread support and significant delegate backing, with $240 million raised since President Biden's with…

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It's a Kamalanomenon 1:09:03

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After weeks of speculation, President Biden announced that he is dropping out of the 2024 presidential race -- leaving all eyes on Vice President Kamala Harris, the new likely democratic presidential nominee. Sami & V discuss Biden’s selfless decision, as well as the flood of endorsements and donations she received in the hours after the news broke…

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Monday, July 22nd, 2024 6:20

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Today’s Headlines: President Biden announced he will not run for re-election, endorsing Vice President Harris, whose campaign quickly raised $28 million from small donors. Harris received endorsements from many Democratic leaders and state party chairs, consolidating support. However, West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin is considering a presidential …

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Friday, July 19th, 2024 6:36

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Today’s Headlines: The Republican National Convention concluded with speeches from Hulk Hogan, Kid Rock, Eric Trump, and UFC CEO Dana White, culminating in a speech from Donald Trump. Trump recounted being shot the previous weekend and honored a deceased rally-goer with a strange gesture involving a mannequin in a fireman uniform. Meanwhile, the SE…

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Thursday, July 18th, 2024 5:31

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Today’s Headlines: The third night of the Republican National Convention featured JD Vance and former trade advisor Peter Navarro, who flew from prison in Miami to Milwaukee to speak. Navarro was serving a 4-month sentence for contempt of Congress. Meanwhile, California Representative Adam Schiff called for President Biden to step down as the Democ…

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What Motivates a Presidential Assassin? 55:22

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Sami & V take a look at the history of assassination attempts on US presidents and how these attempts, successful or not, shaped American politics. They also talk about the shared motives that many of these men have, like their desire for attention and recognition. This episode also touches on the history of the electric chair...and how masturbatio…

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Wednesday, July 17th, 2024 7:04

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Today’s Headlines: For the second night of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, speakers included Kari Lake, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and Nikki Haley, who reversed her past criticism of Trump. Behind the scenes, Trump has secured significant financial backing, with Elon Musk pledging $45 million per month to America PAC and suppor…

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Are Trump & JD Vance an Odd Couple? 1:08:07

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V and Sami break down the shooting at Trump's rally in Pennsylvania, and talk about what could have gone wrong, security failures, and odd choices that were made by the Secret Service. They also share what we know about the shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, and his background. Then they move on to the RNC and the unceremonious way JD Vance was introd…

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Tuesday, July 16th, 2024 7:29

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Today’s Headlines: Donald Trump, a convicted felon and Republican presidential candidate, has called for the dismissal of all legal cases against him on Truth Social. This includes federal indictments related to the 2020 election, the Georgia election racketeering case, and his civil and criminal cases in New York. Just before the RNC, Judge Aileen…

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Monday, July 15th, 2024 7:01

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Today’s Headlines: Donald Trump was injured in an assassination attempt during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, where one attendee was killed, and two others were injured. The shooter, 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks, was killed by Secret Service. Corey Comperatore, a volunteer firefighter, died protecting his family. The FBI is investigating the…

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Friday, July 12th, 2024 5:23

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Today’s Headlines: International adversary week rolls on with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban meeting Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago just after the NATO summit. Orban, who recently met with Putin and Xi Jinping, praised Trump as a "man of peace," while pushing for a Ukraine ceasefire that would cede land to Russia. This cozy relationship is drawi…

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Thursday, July 11th, 2024 7:08

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Today’s Headlines: On the second day of the NATO summit in DC, the focus is on defending against Russia's ambitions in Ukraine and beyond. NATO aims to "Trump-proof" the alliance, preparing for a possible US withdrawal if Trump is re-elected, and is committed to putting Ukraine on a path to NATO membership while calling out China for enabling Russi…

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Live at the Weitzman: How To Strengthen Our Democracy, With Governor Shapiro 30:05

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This week Sami is in Philadelphia promoting her new book, Democracy in Retrograde, with her co-author Emily Amick. (Out now!) While in town, she spoke with Pennsylvania's Governor Josh Shapiro about the importance of democracy and the steps being taken to ensure free and fair elections, including creating a task force led by Republican Al Schmidt, …

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Wednesday, July 10th, 2024 6:29

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Today’s Headlines: It seems like international rivalry week, with the NATO summit kicking off in DC and announcing a $700 million contract for more Stinger missiles, which were crucial in aiding Ukraine against Russia in 2022. Meanwhile, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Russia, calling Putin "my dear friend," while Russia launched a new …

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Tuesday, July 9th, 2024 7:15

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Today’s Headlines: While attending the NATO summit in DC, President Biden doubled down on his commitment to run in the 2024 election, saying he's the best shot at beating Trump. Despite all the chatter, Biden dared other candidates to challenge him and shrugged off his critics. On the other side, Trump managed to get the Republican National Committ…

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Will There Be Tampons Under Project 2025? 1:01:01

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Project 2025 is officially in the mainstream news, and Sami and V compare its ideologies to that of Agenda 47, and the 7 Mountains Mandate. They also discuss Nazis marching in Tennessee and how the US could follow the UK's elections last week and pull a "Taccy V." MAIN NEWS 5:00 Project 2025, tied to the Heritage Foundation, is gaining mainstream a…

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Monday, July 8th, 2024 10:19

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Today’s Headlines: Donald Trump distanced himself from Project 2025, a plan by the Heritage Foundation to reshape American society under a second Trump administration, following public backlash. He also suggested changing election dates and supported imprisoning political opponents, while the private prison conglomerate GEO Group heavily backed his…

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The Case for Kamala Harris 38:53

9d ago38:53

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In this very special 4th of July episode, Sami and V discuss the case for Kamala Harris as the potential Democratic presidential candidate, highlighting her voting record as a Senator, her advocacy for LGBTQ rights, and her stance on Israel-Palestine. They also consider how embracing Harris and giving her more spotlight is the clearest path to a vi…

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Wednesday, July 3rd, 2024 6:27

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Today’s Headlines: Following the Supreme Court's ruling that granted Donald Trump immunity from prosecution for his "official acts" in the 2020 election interference case, his lawyers moved to dismiss his 34 felony convictions in New York and delay his sentencing. Judge Juan Merchan agreed to postpone the sentencing to September 18th at the earlies…

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Tuesday, July 2nd, 2024 8:30

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Today’s Headlines: The Supreme Court ruled to largely immunize Donald Trump from prosecution in the 2020 election interference case, with a 6-3 majority granting former presidents broad immunity for "official acts." Justice Amy Coney Barrett noted only Trump's calls to state officials about fake electors might be unofficial. This decision likely de…

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Will Project 2025 Turn America into a Theocracy? 1:04:39

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Back from Vidcon, V and Sami are comparing Project 2025, the Nazi's, Theocracy and Saudi Arabia, and where a win for Trump this fall would leave us. V and Sami also explore what the current round of Supreme Court rulings mean, and how this might be the end of #vanlife. TEMP CHECK: What are the realities of Project 2025? Everyone is quick to compare…

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Monday, July 1st, 2024 8:23

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Today’s Headlines: The Supreme Court has undermined the Chevron deference, a precedent that allowed federal agencies to enact rules in their areas of expertise. This decision could impact regulations on clean air, water, vehicle safety, emissions, anti-discrimination protections, and consumer rights, shifting power to the judiciary and hindering la…

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Friday, June 28th, 2024 7:04

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Today’s Headlines: Last night's debate between President Biden and Donald Trump was highly anticipated. Biden appeared raspy and aged, while Trump seemed slightly more composed than usual. However, there was no live fact-checking, leaving many of Trump's claims unchecked, such as blaming January 6th on Nancy Pelosi and denying derogatory remarks ab…

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Thursday, June 27th, 2024 10:22

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Today’s Headlines: The Supreme Court had a busy day yesterday with several notable decisions. First, an unpublished opinion on emergency abortion care leaked online, revealing that emergency abortions can continue in Idaho for now due to the Court's decision not to rule on the merits of the case, upholding the EMTALA for the time being. In another …

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America Doesn’t Give Time for Grief 1:09:56

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Sami and V are joined by host and creative director at MSNBC Live, Luke Russert, to talk about his book Look for Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself. “Give them the best and the world will take care of the rest.” Luke shares how his grandparents’ and parents’ legacies shaped not only his career but his worldview. There is no correct way to…

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Wednesday, June 26th, 2024 5:51

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Today’s Headlines: challenger George Latimer, with significant funding from AIPAC opposing Bowman due to his criticism of Israel and comments on local Jewish communities. Meanwhile, in Colorado, Lauren Boebert won her Republican primary in a new district, leveraging her high profile and overcoming lesser-known opponents. In Israel, the Supreme Cour…

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The Gen Z D.A.R.E. 1:17:50

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04:45 TEMP CHECK: Will this week’s headlines give you a fever or make you freeze? 24:45 MAIN NEWS: Now that Louisiana has posted the 10 Commandments in every classroom, Sami and V discuss how extreme conservatives are spreading the Christian Dominionist Movement and how they want to completely rewrite the Constitution to create a more evangelical A…

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Tuesday, June 25th, 2024 6:19

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Today’s Headlines: The Supreme Court will hear an appeal from the Biden administration challenging Tennessee's ban on gender-affirming care for minors, with oral arguments scheduled for the fall. A new study links Texas's 2021 abortion ban to a nearly 13% rise in infant deaths and a 23% increase in newborns with congenital anomalies. Meanwhile, the…

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Monday, June 24th, 2024 6:18

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Today’s Headlines: On Friday, the Supreme Court upheld a federal law barring those under domestic-violence restraining orders from owning guns, with Justice Clarence Thomas dissenting. This ruling comes as the court prepares to release decisions on 15 significant cases, including Donald Trump's immunity from prosecution for election interference an…

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Friday, June 21st, 2024 6:46

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Today’s Headlines: In an alarming development, journalist Lauren Windsor recorded Roger Stone discussing plans to help Donald Trump secure the 2024 election, highlighting their improved preparation compared to 2020. Stone mentioned having a lawyer and a judge ready to stop alleged election fraud and outlined efforts to change state laws and monitor…

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Thursday, June 20th, 2024 5:59

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Today’s Headlines: Following the Supreme Court's recent ruling against an executive ban on bump stocks, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer attempted to introduce Congressional legislation for a similar ban. However, Senate Republicans blocked the proposal despite having over 20 cosponsors, with Susan Collins of Maine being the sole Republican sup…

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Can Roe Be Reinstated? 33:07

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00:00 Sami and V are joined by authors Lisa Lerer & Elizabeth Dias of the new book The Fall of Roe: the Rise Of A New America, to discuss the decades of work done by anti-abortion groups to finally overturn Roe. 11:00 V wonders if American politicians had been more comfortable with using the word ‘abortion’ and didn’t shy away from these conversati…

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Wednesday, June 19th, 2024 7:13

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Today’s Headlines: President Biden announced a new path to citizenship for over 500,000 undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens, eliminating the requirement for them to leave the country for ten years before applying for legal residency. This policy change allows these individuals to apply for green cards and three-year work permits, altho…

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Tuesday, June 18th, 2024 6:58

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Today’s Headlines: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dissolved his war cabinet after the exit of his political rival Benny Gantz, planning instead to hold smaller meetings with individual officials. Although the war cabinet is gone, Netanyahu has not abandoned the proposed hostage and ceasefire deal, despite threats from his ultra-right-win…

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Media Literacy 101 - What’s Legit & What To Quit 1:13:36

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00:00 Welcome to your guide on media literacy. V and Sami explore how social media is used in hybrid warfare to manipulate public opinion through disinformation and emphasize the need to rebuild social trust. 16:00 How can you spot a bot? In a few easy steps you too can spot disinformation through fake accounts, false engagement, and artificial int…

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