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We kick today off with you guessed it: Russia and Ukraine. Next we move to our first ever sports category (and this is one you won't want to miss). Finally, we close with a big scandal right out of CNN. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Washington Post: “Biden dispatching additional U.S. troops to Eastern Europe” Axios: “U.S. threatens Russia with a chip blockade” NY Times: “Brian Flores...

Starting today with some good news, a redwood forest has been returned to a group of native groups. Meanwhile, Johnson & Johnson announced they will pay up to $665 million to tribal communities affected by the opioid crisis. Next, we cover Whoopi Goldberg's controversial Holocaust comments, before unpacking why a Michigan Republican candidate for governor is arguing against abortion care for rape...

We begin today with some COVID-related news, including the full approval of the Moderna vaccine, Joe Rogan's statement regarding the Spotify controversy, and Boris Johnson's public apology. Next we cover Russia, before getting to North Korea's latest missile test. Lastly, a new study revealed that flood risk in the U.S. will increase by about 25% in the next three decades. Resources/Articles menti...

Let’s start this week with Democracy Watch, kicking off with Donald Trump’s recent rally, Sen. Susan Collin’s “unlikely” plan to back a Trump 2024 presidential bid, and Joni Mitchell’s plans to join Neil Young’s protest over Spotify. Next, we discuss a story about a Florida teen who was denied abortion care due to her GPA. Meanwhile, two nurses on Long Island were arrested for running a $1.5 milli...

Following Justice Stephen Breyer’s announcement that he will be retiring, Biden shared his plan to announce the new nominee by the end of February. Meanwhile, the U.S. economy expanded 5.7% in 2021 (the largest surge since 1984). We discuss why Holocaust novel ‘Maus’ has been banned in a Tennessee school district, and the discovery of 93 possible burial sites neat a former Canada residential schoo...

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer will be retiring after more than 27 years on the court. Next, we discuss Gov. Glen Youngkin’s continued efforts to promote anti-masking, another update on Russia and Ukraine, and why Neil Young’s music will be taken down on Spotify. Lastly, today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, and in honor of it, you can listen to today's Betches Sup episode featur...

Today we start with Russia and Ukraine again, before moving to our Democracy Watch segment. We cover the an update on the investigation of false electoral college submissions, Donald Trump’s new social media network, and announcements from Pfizer and Biontech about an omicron specific booster. Next, we discuss why 7 school boards in Virginia are suing Governor Glenn Youngkin over his new executive...

Let's start with some international news today, including the latest with the Russia-Ukraine tensions, and why Boris Johnson's 2020 birthday has been added to the country's list of illicit parties while the UK was on lockdown. Moving back to U.S. headlines, let's of course share an update on COVID, a message from the Director of the World Health Organization, and Sarah Palin's positive COVID test...

Let’s start today’s news day with none other than Russia. Next, let’s cover a new CDC report that suggests there are inequities in the use of lifesaving COVID treatments. Then, we move over to Mark Cuban’s online pharmacy launch, why Sarah Palin is going to court today, and closing with why New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is postponing her wedding. Resources/Articles mentioned this episo...

Let’s start with a returning segment, “Democracy Watch.” Then, we spend the rest of the episode covering Britney Spears’ dad allegedly spying on her, the return of USC frat parties (under certain conditions), and Pope Emeritus Benedict’s failure to act against abusive priests. Finally, we discuss the coordinated effort on Twitter to spread hate about Meghan Markle. Resources/Articles mentioned thi...

Today marks one year since President Joe Biden’s inauguration, so let’s unpack what happened during his anniversary conference. The administration also announced that they will begin making 400 million N95 masks available for free starting next week. Then, we discuss the anti-critical race theory bill that was just passed in Florida, before moving to the Supreme Court’s ruling against Trump’s requ...

Yesterday, the House January 6th committee dropped some new subpoenas. Also, you can now officially order free COVID test kits online via USPS. We share some concerning data from epidemiological models, before unpacking why AT&T is delaying launching their 5G towers. For the rest of the episode, let’s cover some international headlines, including Indonesia’s new capital, updates from Tonga, and wh...

We begin today with what’s happening between OANN and DirecTV. Next, we have an update in the hostage situation in Colleyville, Texas. Then, we discuss Tonga’s volcanic eruption, a concerning discovery from Microsoft, and the Senate’s debate on voting rights legislation. To close the show, let's finish off with some Omnicron headlines. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: Axios: “DirecTV to...

We start this week with some concerning news out of Texas. Next we move to a decision right out of the Supreme Court regarding the status of vaccine mandates. Then, we share a January 6th update, before revisiting the deal with Trump wanting to buy Greenland. We discuss a problematic story out of a Mississippi middle school and why they were planning to offer shapewear to girls dealing with “body...

Let’s start with some better news (for once) about Omnicron. Yesterday, Biden announced that the government will double the number of rapid tests available to Americans. Also, the House of Representatives passed the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act. Let’s also talk about the RNC feud with the Commission on Presidential Debates. Meanwhile, the House January 6th committee asked House Minority Lead...

U.S. inflation has hit 7%, so let’s talk about it. Next, we cover the drama between Dr. Anthony Fauci and Sen. Rand Paul during a congressional hearing Tuesday. Of course, we can’t forget about the election scandal story involving pro-Trump groups (but are we really surprised?). Then, we discuss Kanye West’s planned visit to Russia and what he’s got planned there. We share an update on Prince Andr...

Let’s start today’s news day with a major investigation into the Ivy League and other top colleges in the U.S. Next, we cover several Covid news stories, before moving over to the latest updates involving Biden and the filibuster. Meanwhile, the Justice Department is establishing a specialized unit focused on domestic terrorism. And finally, former American Idol runner up Clay Aiken is running for...

We begin today’s news day with the passing of Bob Saget. Next, we have a quick update on Kazakhstan, and then move onto the Russia-US security talks in Geneva. Then, we share some unfortunate news about the increase in US carbon emissions as a result of the pandemic recovery. To close, we share a hopeful resolution about the Novak Djokovic vs. Australia drama. Resources/Articles mentioned this epi...

We start off this week with, you guessed it, more Omnicron news. We cover the trial verdict of the the three men convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery, before moving to constitutionality of the Biden administration’s vaccine mandates. For the rest of the episode, let's pivot to some international news. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CNN: "Child hospitalization rates hit record highs as...

Let's start today with Biden's entire January 6th speech and the vigils held to commemorate those who took part in the insurrection. Next, we cover the historic posthumous pardon of civil rights leader Homer Plessy, before unpacking some of the drama that's been happening with Novak Djokovic and how he ended up in Australian immigration detention. Meanwhile in New York, to-go cocktails are making...

It’s been an entire year since the insurrection, so let's start with some January 6th headlines. Next, the CDC has officially updated its isolation guidance (and yet it's still not as clear as the last guidance). Then, we check in on Ghislaine Maxwell and how she's doing in jail. Finally, we talk about the postponed Grammy awards ceremony. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CNN: "Attorney...

The U.S. has hit a staggering milestone for Covid cases over the recent holiday weekend. Next, we discuss WTF 'flurona' is, before getting into a scary weather report out of Virginia. Then, we cover the dropped charges against former NY Governor Andrew Cuomo, and who was endorsed by Trump ahead of his election in Hungary. Lastly, we talk about California Representative Devin Nunes' resignation to...

Let’s start 2022 with the Elizabeth Holmes verdict. Next we have some Omnicron of course. Plus, with the 1 year anniversary of the Jan. 6 insurrection approaching, let’s cover some Trump news from the weekend. Lastly, let’s finish off with our favorite segment, Headlines That Speak For Themselves. Resources/Articles mentioned this episode: CNN: “Elizabeth Holmes trial: The jury has reached a verdi...

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It’s another quick news day, but fortunately we have more good news than bad. Up first, we share President Biden’s latest announcement on the pause on federal student loans, before covering two Omnicron related stories, and the potential delay in 5G wireless service over safety concerns. Lastly, we close with why Mitch McConnnell is trying to get Joe Manchin to switch to the Republican Party. Reso...