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This week, Jay clues us in on a sketchy tactic that the Democrats are using in this year’s primary elections. While they may finally be playing to win, they are definitely playing with fire.  Then, Suzanne walks us through the latest happenings within the British Royal Family as Queen Elizabeth is laid to rest; with lead caskets, the new king’s sausage fingers, Nostradamus prophecies and more.  Wa...

In another gain for Democrats, Alaska’s lone representative seat was flipped in a special election last week, and ranked choice voting was a big element in that result. Today, Jay explains how ranked choice voting works and why the voting format holds a lot of promise for use in future elections.  Then, Suzanne breaks down the bizarrely tangled web of drama coming from the cast and director “Don’t...

The tides are changing - or, as Jay says, ‘the worm has turned’ - in the upcoming midterm elections! Tune in to learn why the Democrats' chances look much better than expected going into November. Also, Suzanne clues us in on Nick Cannon’s and Elon Musk’s unsettling hobby of having tons of children with different women and speculates on the reasons why. Newsweek: Vivica Fox Blasts Nick Cannon...

This week, Jay feels the closing of our long COVID chapter as Dr. Fauci announces his retirement. Then, Suzanne clues us in on Angelina Jolie’s lawsuit against the FBI, and the lengths she has gone to obtain the FBI’s documentation about the infamous 2016 airplane altercation that led to her and Brad Pitt’s divorce.  New York Times - Sizing Up Four Decades of Dr. Fauci:  https://www.nytimes.com/20...

This week, Suzanne perceives a world beyond cancel culture as she tells Jay about Lizzo and Beyoncé’s responses to backlash surrounding an ableist slur they’d both used in new songs. Then, Jay breaks down what we know (and what we don’t) about the FBI’s search for files at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago.  Want more Brand New Information? Connect with us on Instagram @brandnewinformationpod + on Twitter @brand...

This week Jay and Suzanne dig into the state of modern media and ask: how did questioning the media’s narrative become so taboo?  LA Times - Amber Heard’s ‘Dateline’ Interview About Johnny Depp Trial Scores Lackluster Ratings:  https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2022-06-18/the-big-takeaways-from-datelines-exclusive-with-amber-heard What do you think about the state of media?...

Mom joins the pod this week to chat about all things pop culture and politics! First, Suzanne lays out the details of Will Smith’s oddly performative apology video that he released four months after hitting Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars. Then, Mom and Jay highlight the shocking Kansas referendum vote on abortion rights, which safeguarded abortion rights in deep red Kansas by a massive 20% marg...

This week, Jay and Suzanne debate Kylie Jenner’s out of touch 17-minute jet trips. Then, they reflect on our country’s need to heal and move on from COVID in light of Biden’s very manageable bout of COVID.  Do you have thoughts on how our country should handle COVID moving forward? We’d love to hear them! Connect with us on Instagram @brandnewinformationpod + on Twitter @brandnewinfopod

After a 20 year hiatus, Bennifer finally got married this week, so Suzanne connects the dots for Jay on how one of her favorite reality shows, Bravo’s Southern Charm , is directly responsible for J-Lo and Ben Affleck’s big romantic reunion. Then, Mike Machanic joins the pod to give his view on the Democrat’s prospects in November’s midterm elections, and why the most important thing to do is to si...

This week pop culture is back on the pod as Suzanne teaches Jay about Real Housewife of SLC Jen Shah’s fraud charges. Then, Jay shares what a ‘Sister Souljah Moment’ means in American politics, and how Biden’s team attempted one this week in a very inaffective way by attacking Pro-Choice activists.  Variety: Jen Shah Pleads Guilty in Criminal Fraud Case https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/jen-shah-gu...

The news hit much too close to home this week.  Suzanne shares her personal experience as a member of the North Shore Chicago community in the wake of the 4th of July shooting at a Highland Park parade that killed 7 and injured dozens more. Hear her experience and why she believes that Highland Park might be a turning point in the fight for gun regulation.  Moms Demand Action:  https://momsdemanda...

Jay and Suzanne talk through how the Supreme Court’s hard right turn is affecting all aspects of American life, in both political and cultural spheres. Learn about Stare Decisis, how abortion became such a hot button topic for Evangelicals, and why there might be a reason to hope that this is only a moment in time.  CNN - “The Supreme Court Just Threw the Idea of Settled Law Out the Window”:  http...

In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade today, effectively ending 50 years of federal abortion rights and ushering in a new era with an activist supreme court.  Today Suzanne and Jay break down the ruling, discuss how this will change our country, and offer concrete ways that you can help in the fight for access to safe abortion.  Liz Plank - Here’s How to Get an Abortion Anywher...

This week, Jay explains to Suzanne why he loved the fact that Biden fell off of his bike. Then, Suzanne breaks down what Britney has been up to since she was freed from her conservatorship, and why it was probably a good idea for her to deactivate her Instagram.  Want more Brand New Information?  Follow us on Instagram @brandnewinformationpod + on Twitter @brandnewinfopod

Suzanne and Jay take a break from politics and pop-culture nonsense to do a mental health deepdive with their therapist mom. How has the pandemic affected this country's mental health and where do we go from here? Frontiers in Psychology: Psychological Consequences of Social Isolation During COVID-19 Outbreak  https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.02201/full Want more Brand...

How old is too old? And is it finally time for the olds to step aside?  Jay breaks down Biden's most recent poll numbers and what it means for his presidency and Suzanne shares the Queen's family drama and why she just might never abdicate the throne.   Morning Consult: Biden’s Approval Rating Sinks to New Low  https://morningconsult.com/2022/06/08/biden-approval-rating-new-low/    CNN:...

As promised a few episodes back, today we’re taking a deep dive into the factors affecting the current American economy. To do this, Jay is joined by economist and political scientist Chris Blattman from the University of Chicago.  Tune in to learn how drivers such as Ukraine, Covid, inflation and globalization are affecting our current economic landscape. Plus, find out why Chris is hopeful about...

This week, Suzanne and Jay are both on watch, waiting to see what will happen next!  Tune in to hear how Suzanne expects the verdicts to fall in the Depp v. Heard trial. Then, Jay shares his prediction on whether or not Trump will run for President in 2024, and how a scene from The West Wing perfectly portrays his point. Check out how Jay came to his prediction:  https://dailycaller.com/2022/05/26...

The moment has finally arrived. Suzanne breaks down the jury's verdict in the Depp v. Heard trial. 

Each week we try to create a lighthearted current events podcast, but sometimes current events are terrible. This week that is absolutely the case in light of the shooting in Uvalde, Texas.  In this episode, Jay shares with Suzanne why the political landscape seems so painfully stuck in regards to enacting gun control legislation, even in light of an ever growing number of mass shootings. Among th...

Tune in this week as Jay shares the unexpectedly hopeful perspective that he’s garnered from looking into the history of ‘Right Direction/Wrong Track’ polls. Plus, Suzanne gives her (potentially biased?) update on the comings and goings of the Depp v. Heard trial. Learn how reading body language might be the key to deciphering who’s telling the truth and who’s not inside of that courtroom.  Take a...

With inflation as bad as it is right now, you probably wish you were a billionaire. Too bad your mom isn’t Kris Jenner, or you could be!  Join us as Jay explains to Suzanne why inflation is causing you to pay so much more for everyday items such as milk and gas, and as Suzanne teaches Jay about how the Kardishians became a household name despite being famous only for being famous. If you were curi...

For our first episode, we’re diving right into the deep end. Tune in as we teach each other about the two bombshell court developments that are dominating the headlines in the pop culture and political spheres: The Johnny Depp defamation trial and the SCOTUS Roe v. Wade draft leak.  Want more Brand New Information?  Follow us on Instagram @brandnewinformationpod + on Twitter @brandnewinfopod