American Fever Dream

Sami and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with AOC getting into a Twitter fight about unions with a major troll. Next, they talk about the petition to rename the stretch of 5th Avenue in front of Trump Tower after President Obama. For the main news, they discuss GOR rep. Steve King’s latest appalling comments, growing fears of an oncoming Trump recess...

Bryan and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with a pair of gay penguins who finally got their chance to adopt. Next, they talk about Trump potentially pardoning Rod Blagojevich, and share a clip of the two men arguing about Harry Potter. For the main news, they discuss the death of Jeffrey Epstein, who was found dead of an apparent suicide in his Manha...

Sami and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with the release of Cyntoia Brown. Next, they talk about the new Monica Lewinsky season of American Crime Story. For the main news, they discuss Trump’s attention-seeking visits to Dayton and El Paso. They also talk about the backlash to a Trump fundraiser that has people cancelling their memberships to Equin...

Sami and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Mitch McConnell breaking his shoulder. Next, they talk about the Texas congresswoman who said Trump is not welcome in her town. For the main news, they discuss the two mass shootings that took place over the weekend and explain why McConnell refuses to do anything about it. Finally, they close out the sho...

Sami and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with people calling Senate Majority Leader McConnell by the nickname Moscow Mitch. Next, they talk about Trump calling himself the “least racist person in the world.” For the main news, they discuss both nights of this week’s Democratic debates. Who were the unexpected winners and losers? Finally, they close o...

Amanda and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with the scientists who are literally memorializing the glaciers that are melting due to climate change. Next, they share the latest news in the celebrity college admissions scandal. For the main news, they discuss the president unleashing a flurry of disparaging tweets about Baltimore. Plus, they explain th...

Amanda is joined by Marisa Kabas to talk about fundraising in the presidential election and how campaigns really use our money. They start with an explanation of corporate fundraising, as well as the approach some candidates are taking to focus on small donations. Next, they talk about the Citizens United ruling and how it continues to influence our political system. They discuss the prospects of...

Sami, Alise and Bryan are all here to break down the historic Mueller testimony that took place yesterday, starting with their initial reaction to the marathon sessions. Next, they discuss Mueller’s assertion that his report did not exonerate the president. Then they dive into the Republican strategy at the hearings, including the slip up that led Mueller to say that Trump can be charged after he...

Sami and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Miss Michigan getting stripped of her title for posting racist Tweets. Next, they discuss Anna Wintour throwing shade at Melania. For the main news, they preview Robert Mueller’s upcoming testimony and discuss Stephen Miller’s disastrous Fox News Sunday appearance. Plus, they explain all the A$AP Rocky le...

Sami and Alise are joined by author E. Jean Carroll to talk about her brand new book “What Do We Need Men For: A Modest Proposal.” They begin describing E. Jean's illustrious career as a journalist, advice columnist, and SNL writer. At 7:00 they dive into the question of what we actually need men for, and E. Jean explains why she thinks the narrative about Trump being cowardly and insecure is fals...

Alise and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with the riveting Michelle Carter documentary. Next, they share Kellyanne Conway’s bizarre response to a reporter asking what Trump meant by “go back to where you came from.” For the main news, they break down the House resolution to condemn the president’s racist tweets, and the unexpected drama that ensued....

Sami and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Alex Acosta finally stepping down. Next, they share the story of a Facebook page that has over a million people saying they plan to storm Area 51. For the main news, they break down Trump’s blatantly racist tirades against four congresswomen of color. They also discuss the Democratic infighting that lead...

In this crossover episode with Not Another True Crime podcast, Sami and Amanda are joined by Betches Editor in Chief Sara Levine. They break down the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, from his first arrest to now, and discuss why they think he ran an underage sex pyramid scheme. This one has everything: sex trafficking, a rich guy whose source of wealth is a complete mystery, high-profile figures like Dona...

Sami and Amanda are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with Sami taking a selfie with Kamala Harris. Next, they share the latest updates on equal pay in US soccer. For the main news, they talk about the upcoming ICE raids that are scheduled to start Sunday. They also discuss Trump’s big social media week, including the latest ruling that says he can’t block his c...

Sami and Alise are back from the holiday weekend and start with a recap of Sami’s trip to Asia. Next, they discuss Trump’s 4th of July speech, including his embarrassing quote about airports. For the main news, they talk about the US Women’s National Team winning the World Cup and break down the enormous pay gap in soccer. They also discuss the latest charges against sex-trafficking billionaire Je...

Amanda and Bryan are back from Pride weekend to talk about everything going on in the news, starting with the Queer Liberation March. Next, they discuss Taylor Swift taking a stand against Scooter Braun. For the main news, they talk about how the two nights of Democratic presidential debates actually impacted each candidate’s campaign. They also discuss the racist birtherism claims targeted at Kam...

Alise and Bryan are back with a special bonus episode in honor of Pride. They start by talking about the crass corporate marketing behind modern day Pride and how it does or doesn't benefit members of the LGBTQ community. At 6:00 they talk about the history of gay rights and their evolution in the 20th century. At 15:00 they run down the list of places in the world that it’s not so great to be gay...

Amanda and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit going on in the news, starting with members of the Women’s National Soccer Team saying they don’t plan to go to the White House. Next, they talk about Tiffany Caban’s historic run for NY District Attorney. For the main news, they discuss the first night of Democratic presidential debates - both the good and the bad - and preview night two....

Bryan and Alise are back to talk about everything going on in the news, starting with the U.S. somehow avoiding all-out war with Iran. Next, they talk about the Democrat who announced a run to challenge Susan Collins in Maine. For the main news, they discuss the good news (and the very bad news) on the immigration front. Then they preview the upcoming presidential debates. Finally, they close the...

Sami and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit going on in the news, starting with reparations hearings in congress. Next, they talk about a town getting renamed “Gay Hell” for Pride month. For the main news, they discuss the fight over whether or not to call migrant detention camps what they actually are: not NOT concentration camps. Then they explain Joe Biden’s comments on segregation...

Sami and Bryan are back to talk about all the crazy shit happening in the news, starting with the enormous protests going on in Hong Kong. Next, they discuss what’s next for Sarah Huckabee Sanders now that she’s leaving the White House. For the main news, they break down the full Trump interview that aired on ABC over the weekend and talk about him firing his own internal pollsters because he does...

Sami and Amanda are back to talk about a busy news day, starting with embassies trolling Mike Pence with the Pride flag. Next, they talk about Trump waving a piece of paper in front of reporters, claiming it was a secret immigration deal with Mexico. For the main news, they discuss the GOP’s efforts to add a citizenship question to the 2020 Census. Is AOC the only one willing to call them out for...

Sami and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit going on in the news, starting with Trump arguing with himself about sending people back to the moon. Next, they talk about the death Emanuel Macron’s friendship tree gift to the White House. For the main news, they discuss the testimony of Richard Nixon’s former White House counsel John Dean. Is he right to compare the findings of the Muell...

Bryan and Alise are back to talk about everything going on in the news, starting with Pride month and the backlash to Youtube turning a blind eye to homophobic videos. Next, they talk about Sephora closing down for diversity training after a huge f*ck up. For the main news, they cover Trump’s trip across the pond this week for his first official state visit to the UK. Why was Barron the only one l...

Sami and Alise are back to talk about all the crazy shit going on in the news, starting with Jared Kushner’s pathetic HBO interview. Next, they talk about Trump’s bizarrely long pants and debate the leading theories for this weird fashion statement. For the main news, they discuss the alarming weather trends that are ravaging various parts of America and the Republican obstruction that’s holding u...