Washed Up in DC

President #Trump declared fentanyl a "weapon of mass destruction," as the U.S. continues strikes against small boats from #Venezuela . The Trump administration alleges the boats are smuggling drugs into the U.S. More than 90 have been killed since the boat strikes began. One of the most controversial Caribbean boat strikes occurred on Sept. 2, and included a "double tap," in which the US initiated...

While patrolling DC, two West Virginia #NationalGuard members, Sarah Beckstrom (20) and Andrew Wolfe (24), were shot on the day before Thanksgiving by an Afghan man (29). Beckstrom died from her injuries, while Wolfe remains in recovery. The shooting suspect, who came to the US in 2021 under Operation Allies Welcome, seems to be radicalized, and/or mentally ill; he is in custody, and has plead not...

In this week’s episode, Colin and Abby react to the shocking news that Georgia rep #marjorietaylorgreene is resigning from Congress. As a previous #maga loyalist, this is one headline that had us shocked AND surprised — something the news hasn’t done in a while. In related news, the DOJ has to release all #epsteinfiles under the #epsteintransparencyact, but Washed Up hosts think there are ways aro...

New emails from the Epstein estate, released by the House Oversight Committee last week, reveal Jeffrey Epstein’s vast network and communications leading up to his death. #Epstein died in 2019 by apparent suicide in prison — while awaiting a trial for sex trafficking charges. Since Epstein’s death, accusations have swirled around who in high society may have been connected to him, and who may have...

In episode 30 of Washed Up Weekly, we discuss the results of recent races, including the NY mayoral race, the Virginia governor, and the Virginia AG. We also talk Trump's tariffs (who likes them?), as well as mini updates in DC. If you have anything you want us to discuss, email us at washedupweekly@gmail.com. All opinions are our own and do not reflect those of any institution or affiliation,...

Zohran #Mamdani will face off with Andrew #Cuomo for New York City’s mayor in this week’s NYC election. Washed Up’s Colin Mullaney took a trip to the NYC to “investigate” and contrast the atmosphere of #NYC and #DC. As protests and ICE raids continue in Washington (amid the ongoing government shutdown), Colin describes visiting Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty: symbols of America’s welcoming...

Washed Up’s very own Abigail Cavizo and Colin Mullaney attended the #KamalaHarris book tour for #107Days when the former vice president stopped in #WashingtonDC on Oct. 9. In this episode, they debrief the book event, myriad reasons why Harris lost the 2024 presidential election, and what the VP had to say about Trump’s second term. Harris’ event was disrupted by hecklers in the crowd, who at one...

Washed Up hosts open the episode talking about what's happening in DC, including the #governmentshutdown. In episode 27, the two dive into this week's latest in pop culture. Taylor Swift released 12th studio album, #TheLifeOfAShowgirl and #JKRowling responded to a comment made by #EmmaWatson — Colin and Abigail share their takes on it all. Finally, they address the hate...comments. If you...

This week on Washed Up: Erika #Kirk remarkably forgave her husband Charlie Kirk's killer, during Kirk's memorial service in Arizona, on Sept. 21. Not to be outdone, President #Trump quipped at the memorial about hating his opponents, which drew media ire and headlines. Although Trump clearly indicated he was joking, Trump was decidedly not joking about indicting James #Comey, the former FB...

In the 25th episode, Washed Up cohosts share their thoughts on the #CharlieKirk #Assassination, as well as the future of #politicalviolence and the #GenZ reactions they've seen on social media. After the nuanced topic, they lighten the mood with their bury the ledes. Abby thinks the Summer I turned Pretty love triangle and #onlinebullying may have to do with the #politicaldivide. Colin talks #...

The National Guard’s presence in #DC continues, with unique forms of pushback from citizens and grand juries. ICE has a chilling effect on DC residents and also recently raided/arrested around 400 South Korean workers at a Georgia car battery plant. Immigration lawyers say many of the arrested workers were in the US with permission and B-1 visas, though the #Trump Admin claims they were unauthoriz...

Welcome to Volume 2 of Washed Up! Originally filmed on 8/27/25, Colin and Abigail open up the episode by discussing the tragic school shooting in Minnesota and their ideas on #gunreform in America. As DC residents, the two recount what they've experienced and seen with #TrumpTakeover in DC, including the #NationalGuard in the Mall, increased police activity, and the impact of a shortage of judges...

Donald Trump declared federal authority over the DC police force, and deployed the national guard one week ago on Monday, invoking a section of the Home Rule Act of 1973; he did so on the basis that DC is allegedly in a state of emergency and overrun by crime. This action has led to over 300 arrests, including many illegal immigrants — such as the aggressive arrest of a Venezuelan national, which...

On milestone episode 22 of Washed Up, Abigail Cavizo and Colin Mullaney discuss an error that led to #highnoon vodka seltzer being packaged as cans of Astro Vibe #Celsius and distributed in select states across the US—until eventually recalled. We conduct our own independent taste test (of unaffected drinks from each brand) to see if any unsuspecting consumers might be duped by this mistake. Last...

On Episode 21 of Washed Up, Abigail and Colin give their analysis and reactions to two unrelated, but very talked about news topics. First up, the media loved the #ColdplayAffair. Everyone's been in a frenzy about this year's annual #CEO "sacrifice," with the #Astronomer CEO and Head of HR caught "canoodling" at a Coldplay concert. Why did a clip like this go viral? Why did the company's PR team c...

Who are Colin Mullaney and Abigail Cavizo, and (besides the First Amendment) what gives them the right? Where do they find the audacity? After 20 long episodes of Washed Up Weekly, now deep in the swamp of Washington DC, it was time for a nice “Evergreen” episode — code in the journalism biz for “a fluff piece that you only use when you don’t feel like writing a hard-hitting story that week.”So, t...

This week on Washed Up episode 20, Abigail Cavizo and Colin Mullaney break down the recent Supreme Court ( #SCOTUS ) rulings in the cases of Mahmoud v. Taylor; Free Speech Coalition, Inc. v. Paxton; and .#Trump v. CASA, Inc. We read straight from the first case's appendix, so that you don't have to — including a page from one "controversial" children's book. Shoutout Justice...

In Episode 19 of Washed Up, recorded on June 18, 2025, Abigail Cavizo and Colin Mullaney unpack the June 14 #parade in #WashingtonDC , intended to celebrate the Army's 250th birthday — also coinciding with Donald Trump's 79th birthday. On this day across the country, protestors engaged in #nokingsday demonstrations. However, to the cohosts' surprise, the Army parade was less dictatoria...

In this belated 18th episode of Washed Up, initially recorded on June 9, 2025, Abigail Cavizo and Colin Mullaney break down the #bromance #breakup of #DonaldTrump and #Musk, spurred by (so they say) disagreements over the Big Beautiful (and Bloated) Bill, now making its way through #Congress. In a pop culture rivalry that everyone and their mother saw coming — with vague echoes of other celebrity...

This week on Washed Up episode 17, Colin Mullaney and Abby Cavizo break down (no pun intended) President Biden’s steady cognitive decline and recent prostate cancer diagnosis. Outlined in the new book “Original Sin” by Jake #Tapper and Alex Thompson, new details have emerged regarding who knew that #Biden was mentally infirm, yet tried to cover it up. Abby and Colin reread their old text messages...

This week, Abigail and Colin attended a talk with the Secretary of Education, #LindaMcMahon on May 14, 2025. As scrappy as we are, we somehow ended up in a room to hear out a member of #Trump’s cabinet, specifically Linda McMahon. Never judge the power of small, dedicated, independent shows! Listen to this episode to hear our opinions about what #McMahon and the #TrumpAdministration have been doin...

In our first Washed Up episode together from Washington DC, Colin and Abby comment on the breaking news from May 1 to May 8, 2025. New Pope Leo XIV, was appointed as the first American Pope. Robert Francis Prevost, initially from Chicago, was also a former Bishop in Peru. We discuss the attributes that we would like to see in a Pope, and early indications of how the new pontiff may lean. Then, we...

This week on Washed Up, Abby delivers firsthand commentary directly from #Spain, which only days ago was affected by a nationwide power outage that lasted for hours. Then Colin and Abby discuss other news from April 21 to April 30, including:#Pope #Francis #funeral and the coming #conclave, building upon the breaking news commentary by Colin last week. During the now beloved #BurytheLede segment,...

After months of failing health, #Pope #Francis, the first Pope from Latin America—Buenos Aires, Argentina—passed away on Monday April 21, shortly after #Easter. He was selected as Pope in 2013, and leaves behind a complicated legacy among many Catholics, including both traditional and less traditional Catholics. Hear Colin’s immediate reaction to the news, as a lifelong #Catholic who is also quite...

Abigail and Colin discuss the news cycle from April 7 to April 13, 2025. The cohosts open with their good news. The economy in #argentina is looking up and education is important! They share their takes on violence, including their opinions on the #deathpenaltydebate , Gen Z’s obsession with #LuigiMangione and the attempted #TrumpAssassination. The #stockmarket doubles after Trump implements 90 da...