Getting Hammered®

Karen Vaites, a curriculum expert and open-schools advocate from Covid days highlights the bright spots in the NAEP national report card in literacy in perhaps surprising places— Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama. We talk how they did it, with LA and MS going from absolute bottom of the pack to 1 and 2 in results for underprivileged kids. It’s inspiring! Why isn’t it being covered mor...

Watch this episode on YouTube! For this Easter episode, we’re doing the journalism few dare attempt: taste-testing every bizarre Peeps flavor we could find. From classic yellow to Dr. Pepper (why?), we rank them all so you don’t ruin your holiday. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch this episode on YouTube! Today, we’re covering the latest on tariffs, El Salvador’s President visits the White House, the arson attack targeting Pennsylvania’s governor, and Taylor Lorenz. All this and more! Time stamps: 11:53 - Tariffs 17:28 - Immigration 37:18 - Arson Attack on Governor Shapiro 40:55 - Taylor Lorenz 46:03 - Bill Maher Goes to The White House Learn more about your ad choice...

Watch this episode on Youtube! Today, the U.S. House passes a Trump-backed budget bill, Trump pauses (most of) the tariffs and signs an executive order on water pressure. All this and more! Time stamps: 13:10 - Budget bill 21:40 - Tariffs 38:26 - Executive order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch this episode on Youtube! On this episode, we cover the latest on tariffs, the Supreme Court's decision on deportations, and a new breed of dire wolf. Also, does anyone remember Signalgate? Tune in! Time stamps: 10:01 - Tariffs and trade 32:12 - SCOTUS 44:01 - Signalgate 47:46 - Dire wolves Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we pay tribute to Val Kilmer, brace for tariffs, review the special elections, and discuss the latest Biden books. All this and more! Time stamps: 12:29 - Liberation Day 35:39 - National Institutes of Health 44:45 - Special Elections 52:25 - Cory Booker 56:01 - Biden Book Drama Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch this episode on Youtube! On this episode, Trump teases a third term, JD Vance shows up in Greenland, the latest on tariffs, and Trump is set to meet Bill Maher. All this and more! Time stamps: 13:38 - A third Trump term 17:32 - More on tariffs 24:24 - Trump to meet with Bill Maher 28:55 - JD Vance visits Greenland 36:08 - Columbia University 40:32 - Anything else? Learn more about your ad ch...

Watch this episode on Youtube! On this episode, the Signal chat leak saga continues to unfold, the ongoing reckoning from the left on COVID, NPR hearings, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court election which we should all be watching. Tune in! Time stamps: 10:30 - Signal chat leak cont'd 29:21 - Covid reckoning 41:34 - NPR =earings 51:07 - Wisconsin Supreme Court election 53:04 - SNAP benefits ban Learn...

Watch this episode on Youtube! On this episode: the Signal chat leak, Bernie and AOC’s oligarchy-fighting tour, Trump’s uncanny portrait, and everything that's wrong with Snow White. All that and more! Time stamps: 9:57 - Signal chat leaks 31:48 - Bernie & AOC on tour 50:32 - Trump portrait 55:48 - Snow White Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch this episode on Youtube! In this episode: NASA astronauts return home, Chuck Schumer stirs things up on *The View*, and and update on JFK. Plus, a look at Harry Sisson’s downfall—and a word of advice for the ladies before they hit send on that Snap. Time stamps: 7:57 - Astronauts 35:43 - Chuck Schumer on 'The View' 52:28 - JFK Update 58:39 - Harry Sisson Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Watch this episode on Youtube! Today, we’re breaking down the latest on Mahmoud Khalil, a Brown University professor’s visit to Lebanon, and the political dilemma facing Chuck Schumer. Plus, after years of debate, we can finally agree on where COVID really came from. Don’t miss this episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch this episode on Youtube! Today, we're discussing the cuts at the Department of Education, the Irish Prime Minister's visit to the White House, and, finally, some positive news about the economy. We also reflect on the five years since the beginning of the pandemic and remind ourselves just how crazy our world used to be. Join us! Time stamps: 12:22 - The economy 22:01 - The Irish Prime Minis...

Watch this episode on Youtube! In this episode we discuss the latest on tariffs, the Ivy League, Ukraine, and why Randi Weingarten is so angry. Tune in! Time Stamps: 15:40 - Tariffs 26:34 - Ivy League 40:29 - Ukraine update 49:25 - Randi Weingarten Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch this episode on YouTube! In this episode of "Getting Hammered," we discuss President Trump's address to Congress, the latest on tariffs, and Hunter Biden's struggle to sell art. Tune in! Time Stamps: 10:52 - Trump's address to congress 40:21 - Tariffs 51:54 - Hunter Biden can't sell his art Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we’re breaking down Trump’s televised meeting with Zelensky, what it means for Ukraine, and the latest on the Oscars. Tune in! Time Stamps: 10:53 - Ukraine and Trump 47:11 - Trump's wins 50:37 - The Oscars Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on Getting Hammered, we're talking about the Tate brothers' return to the U.S., big changes to the White House press pool, a political shake-up in Germany, and the censorship of a Maine state legislator. Tune in for all the details! Time Stamps: 10:30 Tate Brothers 16:55 WH Press Pool 39:02 Germany 43:52 Maine Censorship 45:44 DOGE Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Today, we're discussing Elon Musk’s trauma-inducing email, Trump blaming Ukraine, Kamala Harris’s “inspiring” speech at the BET Awards, and Rachel Maddow’s callout of MSNBC. Time Stamps: 9:20 | Elon Musk 35:34 | Ukraine 41:25 | Kamala 45:39 | Rachel Maddow & Joy Reid 50:27 | Wisconsin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we discuss the tragic news from Israel following the announcement of the deaths of Shiri, Kfir, and Ariel Bibas. We also cover the latest developments in Ukraine and follow Karen Bass’s search for the person responsible for approving her trip to Ghana. Time Stamps: 13:31 Israel Update 35:47 Ukraine 47:42 Karen Bass 53:18 Congestion Pricing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

We’re coming to you from a recent event in Austin, covering the latest Senate confirmations, Eric Adams’ potential removal from office, and Jamie Dimon’s hot mic moment—where he said what everyone’s thinking. Tune in! Time Stamps: 10:50 Toronto Accident 14:40 Vance's Speech 46:58 Senate Confirmations 1:01:14 Trump Fixes 1:09:00 Mayor Eric Adams 1:19:00 Jamie Dimon Learn more about your ad choices....

Watch this episode on YouTube. On this episode, we're breaking down the latest in Ukraine-Russia relations, Tulsi Gabbard’s Senate confirmation, and the grand unveiling of the newly named Gulf of America. Tune in! Time Stamps: 11:05 | Russia Relations 32:32 | Confirmations 48:09 | Gulf Of America Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the Super Bowl and its biggest ads to Kendrick Lamar’s halftime performance, we’re breaking down all the highlights. Plus, we dive into the latest on the restraining order against Trump and the administration’s ultimatum to Hamas. Tune in! Time Stamps: 10:21 | The Super Bowl 30:41 | Trump Approval 46:12 | Hostage Update 54:14 | Fort Bragg 57:17 | Straws Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

On today’s episode, we’re diving into Trump’s executive order protecting women’s sports, his plans for Israel and Gaza, and the administration’s push to investigate and reform USAID. Tune in! Time Stamps: 10:57 | Trump's Executive Order 30:33 | USAID 42:23 | Nominations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Watch this episode on YouTube. Today, we’re catching up on President Trump’s latest tariff moves, the newly appointed DNC chair, and USAID’s place on Doge’s chopping block. Tune in! Time stamps: 15:49 Tariffs 37:48 USAID 56:46 DNC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we're covering the latest headlines—from the tragic plane and helicopter crash over the Potomac to the newest Senate confirmations and, of course, the looming blueberry shortage. Tune in! Time Stamps: 8:40 Plane Crash 21:58 Confirmations 32:56 Learning Loss 52:00 Blueberries Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, we’re breaking down the latest from the Trump administration—from new cabinet confirmations to the state of foreign policy. Don’t miss it! Time Stamps: 16:17 Week 1 Update 25:07 All Around Aid Situation 50:43 Jim Acosta & CNN 53:13 Now It Can Be Told Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices