Washed Up in DC

Washed Up reporters and young Catholics Abigail Cavizo and Colin Mullaney respond to online exchanges between Pope Leo and the Trump administration. In light of the recent "Trump as Jesus post" from the president's account, we ask why has the president chosen to alienate a large portion of his would-be base? Religious Americans tend to vote republican, but what if that republican leader treats the...

In this episode, Washed Up hosts take a different approach to the news: analyzing the moves of #DJT. For those who are worried about an impending doomsday, you’re not alone. #Trump posted a series of concerning social media posts, including threats to end a civilization. There’s lot going on… such as Trump threatening to eliminate #Iran, #Powerday, #bridgeday. He also posted a (now-deleted) image...

We never intended to spend Good Friday talking about how Kristi Noem's husband has a #bimbofication fetish (ALLEGEDLY — but he doesn't deny it!). Kristi #Noem says she was blindsided and devastated. Our thoughts and prayers... etc. etc. #PamBondi was fired on Thursday from her role as the U.S. #AttorneyGeneral , to be replaced temporarily by Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche (hooray for...

This week, Washed Up co-hosts take a dive into their origins: #student #journalism. Abby and Colin have been co-workers (and friends!) since 2021, and 3 of those years were the foundation of what Washed Up is today, thanks to their #studentjournalism program. The co-hosts discuss #journalisticintegrity, team dynamics, #newswriting, #PR versus journalism, #interviews, #influencers, and more. If you...

Recorded on March 17, 2026, the #Iranwar continues escalating with regional spillover into Lebanon/Beirut; a closed Strait of Hormuz is hindering global oil shipping (likely raising oil prices); and US casualties now tally 13 — as of this posting. Around 5,000 marines are being sent to fight as ground troops, with indications of more being mobilized shortly. Lindsey Graham is ecstatic. There is no...

This episode was recorded on March 10, 2026. In this heated episode, Washed Up cohosts talk about the US-Israeli attack on #Iran, launched on 2/28. Here at Washed Up, we oppose US intervention, and this #war is disappointing, but not surprising. #LindseyGraham, #Netanyahu, and #Trump wanted this war, and there will surely be consequences... We'll continue to monitor the story, as it changes ev...

Washed Up's Colin Mullaney and Abigail Cavizo review President Trump's record-breaking-long 2026 #StateoftheUnion address, which occurred against the backdrop of mounting military presence in the Middle East, foretelling imminent war against Iran. They also discuss Prince Andrew's arrest in the UK, plus power couple Bill and Hillary Clinton's depositions by members of Congress in a...

As Donald #Trump delivers the 2026 #StateoftheUnion address, Washed Up cohosts Abigail Cavizo and Colin Mullaney predict what he will and won’t mention during this evening’s speech, on Feb. 24, 2026. With so many topics in the news, including SCOTUS striking down Trump’s IEEPA #tariffs, more fallout from the Epstein Files Transparency Act, ICE withdrawing from Minneapolis, the Milan #Olympics, and...

Episode recorded on Feb. 14, 2026. This week on Washed Up, co-hosts Colin and Abby continue their commentary on discoveries from the #EpsteinFiles. #PamBondi was front and center, and people took to posting the many, many sound bites from her testimony. Here at Washed Up, we compared her to Regina George. Hopefully, she too can reform herself (and the #DOJ). Those in the files keep falling one by...

The Department of Justice (DOJ) released 3 million files on Jeffrey Epstein, the deceased and convicted pedophile, in accordance with the #EpsteinFiles Transparency Act, passed by Congress in 2025. Among the files are numerous messages between Epstein and other prominent public figures and contacts. Epstein's private correspondences reveal his personal thoughts and his past associations with n...

Despite their undying love for the first amendment and a free press, Colin and Abby are not amused by Don Lemon’s participation/coverage of an Anti-ICE protest on Jan. 18 — inside of a church located in St. Paul, MN. His actions led to one misdemeanor and one federal charge, including the alleged violation of the FACE Act and Klan Act, for alleged conspiracy against the rights of the churchgoers w...

This week, Colin and Abby brave the cold in DC for an in-person episode. The two co-hosts comment on the ongoing #ICE contentions in #Minnesota, including the unjustified killing of #AlexPretti. The #Trump Admin and DHS continues to spin the story otherwise, but Trump pulled back Greg #Bovino (replaced by Tom Homan) and #KristiNoem, though Noem still remains as the Head of DHS. Washed Up believes...

Last week at the World Economic Forum (#WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, prominent world leaders including #Trump, #Carney, Macron, and Zelensky spoke about the current state of European/#NATO and American relations, shedding some light on where we stand globally — even as they sowed new confusion. Macron even did it wearing reflective aviator sunglasses, which surely cannot be a metaphor for the lack...

On this week’s episode, Washed Up co-hosts introduce the episode talking about updates to #Minnesota protests, #ICE, and the death of #ReneeGood. Does #Trump have validity in inciting the #insurrectionact, which was last used in the 1992 LA Riots? Also, Trump does not declare war on #Iran. Maybe he did deserve the peace prize from #Machado. Speaking of “peace,” Trump wants to take over #Greenland...

An ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old mother Renee Good, a U.S. citizen who was protesting the presence of #ICE in #Minneapolis on Jan. 7, 2026; Good was parked in the center of the street and drove her car into the ICE officer, as she puts the car into drive and then appears to be leaving the scene. Three shots ring out and hit Good in her car, while bystanders scream. Prior, the agent tells G...

Kicking off 2026 in the only way Washed Up knows how to -- with breaking news. This week, Colin and Abby discuss developments in #Venezuela. Overnight, the #US arrested #NicolasMaduro and his wife. As of now, they're currently awaiting trial in NYC. The co-hosts break down their understanding of the situation's #legality, the #Trump of it all, others' reactions to the news, and compare it to past...

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...