Redefining The Record

good morning. it’s thursday, july 25, and this is the record🗞️ .today’s show is about cracks—cracks in the political machine, the media, and the stories they’ve buried. from the Epstein files to voter data grabs, this week is turning fast. 📰 headline rundown 🗞️ story 1: House subpoenas DOJ over Epstein files what’s happening: The House Oversight subcommittee voted 8–2 to subpoena the Justice Depa...

🎙 the record🗞️ — wednesday, july 23 truth-telling with no corporate sponsor. no billionaire filters. recorded in a garage. good morning. it’s wednesday, july 23.i’m marlena, and this is the record🗞️. today’s episode is about hypocrisy, invisibility, and immigration.→ what power looks like when it hides in plain sight.→ and what it means when systems decide who’s seen and who disappears. 📰 headlin...

good morning. it’s tuesday, july 22, and this is the record🗞️. hey, it’s marlena. it’s tuesday, july 22.today’s episode is about distraction politics—how sugar swaps, resignations, and silence cover up real harms.we’re covering:→ coke’s cane sugar pivot and trump’s credit claim→ fema’s top rescuer quitting after texas floods→ ice masks and mass deportation denials→ tesla losing billions thanks to...

**** i thought this press post earlier, let’s blame Donny!!*** monday, july 21subheading: running late, still reporting without permission 🎧 intro:hey, it’s marlena. it’s monday, july 21 — and yes, i know this episode is late.was supposed to be up this morning.but the truth doesn’t expire, and neither does your right to hear it.today’s episode is a little shorter, a little scrappier, but still gr...

Good morning. It’s Sunday, July 20, and this is the record🗞️ .Today’s show is about the power we’re told not to notice: from Epstein’s buried secrets to a detained journalist, and the planet screaming under heat records.(if you like this shorter, cool, works for me, let me know) 📰 HEADLINE 1: Trump tries to bury Epstein pressure what’s happening: Trump is dismissing efforts to unseal grand jury m...

the record 🗞️ — july 19 written + hosted by marlenarecorded in california with one dog, one broken audio file, and zero coffee here's what you missed (or what they want you to miss):👇 🗞️ news is under attack. the first amendment is on trial.trump is reportedly threatening $10 million lawsuits against outlets like the wall street journal — and it’s not just WSJ. CNN, ABC, Colbert… they’re next.thi...

the record 🗞️ — july 18written + hosted by marlena recorded in california with one dog, zero filters, and no coffee (yet) here's what you missed (or what they want you to miss):👇 * climate collapse is here. phoenix hit 117°. miami ocean temps at record highs. europe is burning.california's fire season has already begun.this isn’t weather. it’s warning signs.and we barely talk about it. * epstein...

🎙️ Episode 06: systems, soda, and speaking up welcome back to off the record (the pod) — the place where lipstick meets revolution and we name names. show notes: in this fiery, heart-on-sleeve episode, i break down what i’ve been building — and why. from redefining beauty to redefining the record , this is your unofficial state of the union: real talk, real stakes, no permission needed. we get int...

the record🗞️, july 17, 2025 // reporting without permission – follow the news that doesn’t make it to cable: @redefiningtherecord – subscribe on Substack to get every drop: open.substack.com/pub/marlenabeautydotcom – “fund the record” is coming soon — soft launch now, harder truths always– correction: i said july 18 in the episode — it’s actually july 17 (i woke up like this, okay?)– we were so de...

🎙️ Episode 5: off the record (the pod) — “this is your state of the union (because the real one’s a lie)” show notes: in this fiery, heart-on-sleeve episode, i break down what i’ve been building — and why. from redefining beauty to redefining the record, this is your unofficial state of the union: real talk, real stakes, no permission needed. we talk about:– why i launched redefiningtherecord.com...

In this episode, we talk about the messiness behind media, justice, healthcare, and the truth you’re not getting on cable news. This isn’t about fear mongering. It’s about being awake. Angry. And clear. Tune in, share it, and let it stir something. 🎧 What’s in this episode:– Why Canva websites are actually wild– What’s really in the healthcare bill and why it’s terrifying– Diddy, power, and the m...

🎙️ Episode 3: off the record (the pod) — “we need to talk about the hypocrisy” show notes: in this bold, unfiltered episode, i go off — about the broken systems we live in, the double standards we accept, and the choices we do have. we talk about:– healthcare, education, and the cost of living– what it means when people are treated like businesses and businesses like people– the school-to-prison p...

🎙️ Off The Record — Episode 2: “Girlies, I Have to Say Something” Duration: 7:17 ✨ Show Notes: In this short, honest solo episode, I reflect on how my language, awareness, and responsibility are evolving — especially when it comes to showing up with whatever voice and platform I have. We get into:– The small but meaningful language shifts I’m working on (like replacing “guys” with “folks” — or le...

🎙️ Episode 1: Welcome to Off The Record (the pod) In this 5-minute kickoff, we talk about what legacy media won’t. This isn’t about clicks. It’s about clarity. Truth-telling. And reclaiming the mic. Tune in, pass it on, and meet me in the comment section. 🎧 What’s in this episode: – Why I’m starting this– What “Off The Record” really means– Where we go from here 🔗 Links mentioned: – 📢 Protest t...