

Right Answers Mostly
Claire Donald & Tess Bellomo
History is just gossip! Join hosts Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald every Monday as they break down the juiciest stories from history and pop culture over a cocktail!
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Jul 4, 2022 • 1h 18min
Waco, How is No One Talking About This?!
In this weeks episode, we break down the history of the Waco siege. Claire gives us the backstory on the Branch Davidians and their leader David Koresh and the bizarre events that lead up to a 51 day standoff between the US Government and the Branch Davidians and ultimately ended in the death of 76 Branch Davidians, including 25 children. Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of sexual assault.Created and produced by Claire Donald & Tess Bellomo Follow us on Instagram @Rightanswersmostly and TikTok at @RightanswersmostlyJoin Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 2022 • 37min
The Military Draft is SCARY
In our second Lambies episode, we discuss the extensive history of The Draft. From its beginnings in The Civil War to the increase use of force during Vietnam and how the law is written today. Created and Produced by: Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo Follow us on Instagram @Rightanswersmostly and TikTok at @RightanswersmostlyJoin Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 20, 2022 • 1h 4min
The most important Miss America Winner
In this weeks episode, Tess covers both Vanessa Williams, the first Black woman to win Miss America, and the history of the pageant throughout the years since it originated in 1921. She explores the sexist and racist nature of the organization and how Vanessa was forced to resign due to leaked unauthorized nude photos released by Penthouse Magazine. TW: This episode contains a story about child molestationCreated and produced by Claire Donald and Tess BellomoFollow us on Instagram @Rightanswersmostly and TikTok at @RightanswersmostlyJoin Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 23, 2022 • 1h 17min
Abortion is never going anywhere despite Roe V. Wade Reversal
In this weeks episode, Tess tackles Roe V Wade. From early abortion tactics and history, to the ever changing rules and regulations that got us to Roe V. Wade and the constant struggle with state laws, we go through hundreds of years of abortion rights. Tess and Claire have multiple dialogues and conversations about equal and human rights, health care, and more at an imperative time in our country when currently constitutional rights may be revoked. Created and produced by Claire Donald & Tess BellomoFollow us on Instagram @Rightanswersmostly and TikTok at @RightanswersmostlyJoin our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/rightanswersmostly for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 2, 2022 • 1h 15min
Kris Jenner
In this week's episode, Claire covers the one, the only, Kris Jenner. We talk all things Kris, from her relationship with Robert Kardashian and the OJ trial, to starting a reality show that would lead her family to a billion dollar empire. Love her or hate her, there's no denying...the devil works hard but Kris Jenner works harder. Created and produced by Claire Donald & Tess BellomoFollow us on Instagram @Rightanswersmostly and TikTok at @RightanswersmostlyJoin Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 28, 2022 • 60min
Ask Us Anything Part One
No one asked for this but were giving it to you anyway, our first edition of Dear Rammy! Our Dear Rammies wrote in and we answered. From love and life advice to the classic deserted island scenarios, we're answering it all! Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess Bellomo Follow us on Instagram @Rightanswersmostly and TikTok at @RightanswersmostlyJoin Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 21, 2022 • 1h 35min
Studio 54
This week we boogie on down to Studio 54! For 33 months, Studio 54 was the giddy epicenter of 70s hedonism, a disco hothouse of beautiful people, endless cocaine, and every kind of sex. Its co-owners Steve Rubell and Ian Schrager kicked off the age of the one-name celebrity—Cher, Andy, Bianca, Halston—and rode a miraculous wave of power and pleasure until it brought them crashing down under charges of tax evasion. Make sure to stay tuned for our remix of Welcome to New York at the end of the episode by Kris Cruz. Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess BellomoFollow us on Instagram @Rightanswersmostly and TikTok at @RightanswersmostlyJoin Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 28, 2022 • 1h 20min
Amanda Knox
In this weeks episode, Tess takes on her first murder mystery of season two: Amanda Knox. From her peculiar behavior and unfair treatment in the Italian jail, to the damning evidence of a suspect rarely mentioned, This episode takes us through the events and media’s depiction of Amanda as Tess and Claire discuss the sexist dialogue around the trial. This is Amanda Knox.Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess BellomoFollow us on Instagram @Rightanswersmostly and TikTok at @RightanswersmostlyJoin Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 14, 2022 • 1h 6min
Valentine's Day Bonus Episode!
In our third and sweetest bonus episode, Claire and Tess discuss the shocking (and quite dark) origin of Valentine’s Day followed by a flash course on diamond engagement rings. From their signature “Love it or Leave it” Valentine’s Day edition to “Guess that quote” of iconic romantic comedies, You’ll be left wanting some chocolate and roses after this episode!Created and produced by Claire Donald and Tess BellomoFollow us on Instagram @Rightanswersmostly and TikTok at @RightanswersmostlyJoin Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 7, 2022 • 1h 30min
Princess Diana
In our second episode of season two, Tess takes us through the history of the icon and People’s Princess, Diana. From her tumultuous childhood, young courtship and love triangle with Charles and Camilla, to her own secret love affairs and incredible philanthropic strides that impacted the world, this is Diana.Trigger warning that this episode contains discussion around suicidal attempts and eating disordersCreated and produced by Claire Donald and Tess BellomoFollow us on Instagram @Rightanswersmostly and TikTok at @RightanswersmostlyJoin Premium at https://rightanswersmostly.supportingcast.fm/ for $7.99/month for two bonus episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


