NEWSGIRLS

In this episode, Trump shuts down the government, indicts his political rival, and starts a fight with the Taliban... we’re here with another edition of Trumpdates to get you all caught up! Then, Wren & Mabel ask what is the point of the UN? From giving leaders guilty of genocide a platform to kissing up to countries that violate treaties, hear from the Crisis Group on the fallout from last we...

In this episode, the Newsgirls sit down with former presidential candidate and Forward Party Founder Andrew Yang! He shares his hot takes on Trump’s latest actions, teaming up with Elon Musk, and whether or not he’ll run in 2028.  Then, Wren & Mabel answer the question: why is the job market so bleak right now? Hear from an unemployment expert on how the economy and AI are taking away jobs and...

In this episode, the Newsgirls pull back the curtain on the chaos brewing at the FBI because of its controversial, inexperienced director Kash Patel. From botching Charlie Kirk’s investigation to covering up the Epstein Files to making agents take Trump loyalty tests, are we safe with him in charge? Then, Wren & Mabel watch Bilt credit card’s new sitcom series Roomies! They speak to Bilt’s Chi...

In this episode, the Newsgirls investigate all the ways Trump is making over the country. From paving over the Rose Garden to assassinating foreign drug traffickers without due process to charging $15K tourist visa bonds, is Trump really gilding the country or tarnishing it? Then, Wren & Mabel speak to one of the curators of the coveted NYT Top 100 Restaurants in New York list. Get the behind...

In this episode, the Newsgirls break down Trump’s latest rage bait, Governor Newsom’s trolling, and the White House’s notorious deportation memes. We speak to the masterminds behind last year’s viral KamalaHQ success to learn about their strategy and how to stay relevant in the new political landscape.  Then, Wren & Mabel welcome a world leader: the President…of the micronation Molossia locate...

In this episode, the Newsgirls get you ready to go back to school amidst Trump’s crackdown on universities for being woke. How will big settlements impact campus and how will students protect their right to free speech? We speak to Mahmoud Khalil’s attorney from the NYCLU. Then, Wren & Mabel investigate how AI data centers are causing droughts across the country. We have the astounding numbers...

In this episode, the Newsgirls investigate the alt-right’s version of PBS- PragerU. From Christopher Columbus justifying slavery to DEI Must DIE to calling climate change a scheme by the government, these videos are approved as learning materials in classrooms in nine states… and now the White House.  Then, Wren & Mabel give you the lowdown on Trump’s meetings with Putin and Zelenskyy, includi...

In this episode, the Newsgirls speak with the man in charge of drawing California’s new maps as a part of the state’s retaliatory redistricting effort against Texas. They break down the drastic political shift in Texas districts, how Trump is encouraging Republican states to gerrymander, and if the Supreme Court will strike down the Voting Rights Act.  Then, Wren & Mabel investigate the politi...

In this episode, a very necessary Trumpdates! From Trump asking you to make a Venmo donation towards the national debt and encouraging you to convert your coworkers to your religion to causing another round of tariffs mania– we’re breaking it all down.  Then, Wren & Mabel dive into the controversial world of Reborn dolls– the $10K lifelike baby phenomenon. You think Labubu’s are weird…just wai...

In this episode, the Newsgirls take you inside El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison where President Trump sent 252 Venezuelan migrants. Most of the prisoners had no criminal histories and the details of the psychological and physical torture they endured is just now coming to light. They speak to the Human Rights Watch about why this prison is being labeled as worse than Guantanamo.  Then, Wren &a...

In this episode, the Newsgirls round-up the craziest details you might have missed about Trump and Epstein! From Trump’s creepy Epstein birthday script, long history of bizarre doodles, and confused MAGA Twitter bots turn on Trump…what is going on?! Then, Wren & Mabel visit the outskirts of our Solar System with the American Museum of Natural History’s Senior Scientist Dr. Jackie Faherty! She...

In this episode, the Newsgirls sit down with NYT Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronen Bergman to unpack his investigation on Netanyahu prolonging the war in Gaza for his own political gain. They hear never before reported insights from secret meetings, altered records, and ignored intelligence since Oct. 7.  Then, Wren & Mabel head to Sun Valley, Idaho for the annual summer camp for billion...

In this episode, Trump hires a January 6th rioter to investigate the Insurrection?! You read that right…and that’s not the only insane story in this edition of Trumpdates. Just wait for Alligator Alcatraz, Trump Fragrances, and Science Refugees… Then, Wren & Mabel sit down with the original Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the CIty creator Candace Bushnell! *pinch us* They chat about whether Carrie an...

In this episode, the Newsgirls interview the Executive Director of the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, a coalition of 23 governors formed in the wake of the consequential Dobbs decision. On the three-year anniversary of the overturning of Roe v Wade, check in on the state of abortion around the country and how these governors are gearing up to fight Trump. Then, Wren & Mabel give you all the di...

In this episode, the Newsgirls uncover the covert DOJ operation to capture yachts, private jets, and penthouses from shady billionaires and dictators around the world. Why did Trump shut down these investigations? Was it to protect his allies?  Then, Wren & Mabel speak to the NYT Chief Fashion Critic about the bottle-blonde, high-heeled, sheath-dress-wearing, red-white-and-blue glory that is M...

In this episode, the Newsgirls round up the long list of Trump kids businesses you’ve probably never heard of. A publishing company?! Guns and drones?! Fresh produce?! How do they all push the MAGA agenda? Then, Wren & Mabel get personal after watching Tony-nominated Good Night and Good Luck starring George Clooney. They address the lawsuit against their former employer 60 Minutes and the impo...

In this episode, investigate the shadowy tech giant behind Trump’s mass surveillance program, Israel’s AI targeting in Gaza, and ICE’s border deterrence operation: Palantir. Strap in for a weird, wild ride…  Then Wren & Mabel watch the Wicked: For Good trailer and give their hot takes on the state of movie promo. They speak to an advertising expert on crazy movie marketing budgets, the best (a...

In this episode, peer inside Trump’s controversial crypto dinner and exclusive members only club. Iconic journalist Tara Palmeri gives us her hot takes on why she thinks this is his “grossest” cash grab to date.  Then Wren & Mabel speak to one of Hollywood’s most prominent intimacy coordinators, the fastest growing role in the film industry. She walks us through her process on-set, the exercis...

In this episode, another much-needed installment of Trumpdates! From his billion-dollar weapons deal with Qatar to feuding with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift to allowing a Mexican cartel leader’s family to come to the US, we have all the shocking details.  Then Wren & Mabel explore the bloodiest pig butchering scams–no it’s not what you think! North Korean gangs and criminal groups proliferate on t...

In this episode, a deep dive into the conservative version of the ACLU: America First Legal. This group, founded by Trump’s top advisor Stephen Miller, has been working in the shadows for years fighting against “anti white bigotry,” preventing immigrants from getting pathways to citizenship, and protecting “Biblical values” in workplaces. So why have you never heard of them…?  Then Wren & Mabe...

In this episode, the classic Newsgirls political rundown with a brand new name: Trumpdates! From Trump’s private dinner with top meme coin investors to ending a school desegregation policy to paying immigrants to self-deport, buckle up for a loaded conversation. And don’t get us started on the budget… Then, Wren & Mabel hunt for RATS! They investigate NYC’s rat birth control program, attend a...

In this episode, the Newsgirls take a trip to Starbase, SpaceX headquarters in southern Texas, ahead of its first-of-its-kind election. They take you to Elon’s 50k ranch, streets covered in cybertrucks and Starship manufacturing… Will they vote to become America’s newest city?  Then, Wren & Mabel bring you with them to a gala honoring sexual assault survivers, including E. Jean Carroll! They q...

In this episode, the Newsgirls crack open more political Easter eggs than there were real ones in the White House Easter Egg Roll. From the Supreme Court halting Trump’s immigration loophole to the US framework to end the war in Ukraine to DOGE making a centralized database, we’re covering it all. Then, Wren & Mabel investigate why it’s so hard to get a trendy restaurant reservation these days...

In this episode, the Newsgirls unpack the high-stakes US-Iran nuclear negotiations after they kicked off in Oman last weekend. They’re joined by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Defense Programs under the Obama administration who gives an insider perspective and what to watch for in the coming months.  Crack open a can of your favorite soda because Wren &...

In this episode, WHAT is going on?! Massive tariffs one day, 90-day pause the next. DHS $200 million anti-immigrant ads. Conspiracy theorists in the Oval Office. And US officials are banned from relationships with Chinese women?! The Newsgirls break it all down. Then, Wren & Mabel experiment with the latest and weirdest in AI. From Tinder’s flirt bot to Open AI’s Ghibli trend to even calculati...