American Fever Dream

Sami and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy sh*t in the news, starting with the Oscars and why “Parasite’s” celebrated win proves we should use ranked-choice ballots to choose our presidential nominees, too. We also dive into impeachment’s aftermath, featuring the Friday Night Massacre in which Trump fired two witnesses who implicated him in abuse of power, including a decorated war hero....

Amanda, Bryan, and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Nancy Pelosi ripping up Trump’s State of the Union Address. Next, they talk about the surprise ending to impeachment and how senators' votes, particularly Mitt Romney's could impact them politically. Which senator actually displayed the most courage? They also discuss Trump's batty address to th...

Alise and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with a story about Demi Lovato’s post-Super Bowl shoutout to the Sup and Trump mistakenly thinking the Kansas City Chiefs play in Kansas. Next, they discuss Taylor Swift’s new Netflix documentary and why Alise is now a stan. For the main news, they talk about this week’s three-part finale of Impeachment. For...

Alise and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy sh*t that’s happening in the news. For what’s getting them through the week, Bryan shares the significance of Lil Nas X’s Grammy showing and Alise covers some very democratic sheet cakes. For the Main News, we look at (maybe?) the final days of the Senate impeachment trial. Are Trump’s lawyers actually arguing he’s allowed to corrupt his own ele...

Sami and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Secretary of State Mike Pompeo unraveling before our very eyes. Next, they discuss the tragic news of NBA star Kobe Bryant’s sudden passing. For the main news, they talk about John Bolton’s claims that Trump told him he wanted to continue holding military aid to Ukraine until the country helped with inve...

Sami and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Bernie Sanders’s unpopular opinion on birthdays. Next, they talk about Jeff Bezos’s iPhone getting hacked. For the main news, they update us on the Senate impeachment trial and explain what’s next in the proceedings. In this week’s Woeback Thursday, they respond to a recording from 1999 of Trump slamming...

In this episode, Amanda chats with Heidi Sieck, the founder of #VOTEPROCHOICE, an organization that empowers voters to select public officials who will actually support safe abortion access. Sieck explains just how many elected officials are involved in securing -- or denying -- your right to reproductive freedom, from your mayor to your sheriff, local coroner and even the state agricultural commi...

Alise, Amanda, and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy sh*t happening in the news. They start by discussing how extra the process is for delivering the articles of impeachment to the Senate. Then they dive into an explosive interview with Lev Parnas, an associate of Giuliani’s who went on Maddow and threw Trump, Pence, Barr, Nunes and more all the way under the damn bus. Why were Trump alli...

Bryan and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Sarah Huckabee Sanders putting her foot in her mouth with an embarrassing quote about congressional war powers. Next, they discuss the Queen’s public statement about Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s decision to move to North America. For the main news, they talk about Iran admitting to shooting down a c...

Amanda and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Meghan Markle and Prince Harry quitting the royal family. Next, they talk about Elizabeth Warren pretending Meghan McCain doesn’t exist on The View. For the main news, they discuss Iran striking back at America in Iraq. They also talk about a tense congressional military briefing and what’s next in this...

Sami and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with newly released emails that show Donald Trump ordered the hold on military aid to Ukraine. Next, they talk about a report that claims Trump’s loans from Deutsche Bank were backed by Russia. For the main news, they give details about the events leading up to the killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani. D...

Amanda and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with the pope slapping a woman on the hand. Next, they talk about some encouraging new state laws that came into effect in 2020. For the main news, they give us an update on impeachment proceedings (or the lack thereof) and discuss Rudy Giuliani’s picture of what a trial might look like. They also talk about...

For a special holiday bonus episode, Alise, Sami, Bryan, and Amanda take you through the sordid and shocking history of mind-altering substances in the White House. From George Washington’s $15,000 bar tab and Andrew Johnson’s blackout inauguration, to Nixon’s drunken attempt to nuke North Korea, JFK’s miracle “shots” laced with speed and Obama’s stoner humor. They also discuss how temperance move...

Sami is joined by Sallie Krawcheck, the iconic money expert and CEO many times over, for a frank conversation about putting more money in women’s pockets. The Ellevest founder shares anecdotes from her early days in the Wall Street boys club and the surprising ways sexism manifested then versus now. She explains why so many women and people of color get stuck in the management pipeline and what to...

Sami is joined by the one and only Katie Couric, journalist, author, television host and founder of Katie Couric Media. Couric shares her news diet, her thoughts on Fox News, and how she exposes herself to different perspectives in our polarized political environment. She also considers what's different about this "toxic" landscape compared to her decades covering political news. Finally, she expl...

Sami, Alise, Bryan and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, namely that the president has been impeached. They discuss Nancy Pelosi’s brilliant approach to a somber day and play some highlights from the six-hour impeachment debate. They also consider why House Democrats might delay handing articles of impeachment over to the Senate until Mitch McConnell does lite...

Bryan and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with a New York Times Op-Ed about “democracy grief” and the demoralizing fear and depression caused by the Trump presidency. Next, they talk about new polling data that shows voters are getting younger and more diverse. For the main news, they discuss the upcoming Senate impeachment trial, and the announceme...

Sami and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Ivanka Trump and Christopher Steele’s “personal” relationship. Next, they talk about a new report claiming that Trump called for the evacuation of Seoul at the height of North Korea tensions. For the main news, they talk about a new executive order to include discrimination against Jews as a violation of...

Bryan and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Trump’s bizarre Friday night interview about toilets and lightbulbs. For the main news, they talk about the latest impeachment updates, including arguments as to whether or not President Trump committed impeachable offenses. Plus, they discuss Ted Cruz’s pathetic attempt to spread misinformation about wh...

Amanda and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with the House Judiciary Committee’s first hearing in the next phase of the impeachment inquiry. Next, they discuss the absurd Peloton holiday ad that’s getting roasted online. For the main news, they talk about Trump fleeing the NATO meetings in London because he got his feelings hurt by world leaders. Plus...

Sami and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with a new government report debunking one of Trump’s conspiracy theories about Obama. Next, they discuss Gabrielle Union’s mistreatment by NBC during her time on “America’s Got Talent.” For the main news, they discuss the next phase of impeachment hearings and why the Trump admin is refusing to participate. C...

On today’s special Thanksgiving episode, Amanda talks to Jen Winston, creator of the popular feminist Instagram account @jenerous, formerly @girlpowersupply. Winston is a creative strategist who began documenting “unlearning” her own privilege as a white woman after the 2016 election. They discuss cancel culture, how to handle a callout, and how to know when your opinion is just not needed. Finall...

Bryan and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Devin Nunes getting called out for a secret meeting with a former Ukrainian prosecutor. Plus, they discuss the Queen’s decision to cancel Prince Andrew’s birthday party. For the main news they tell us what’s next with impeachment, share details of Fiona Hill’s inspiring testimony, and discuss Trump feud...

Sami and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Gordon Sondland’s damning testimony at the latest impeachment hearings. Plus, they walk us through the timeline leading up to Trump’s quid pro quo and tell us how Mike Pence is involved. Next, they recap a boring night of debates and grade each of the candidates on their performance, including a conversat...

Sami and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with new GOP It Girl Republican Elise Stefanik puppeteering for the president at last week’s impeachment hearings. For the main news, they cover Trump’s mysterious trip to the hospital and former ambassador Marie Yovanovitch’s marathon testimony. Plus, they tell us what went down behind closed doors at a hear...