American Fever Dream

Topics: What’s in the “tentative deal” struck by writers and studios? Our writers debrief on the imminent end of one strike while another heats up. What does Kevin McCarthy want more, his job or a functioning government? Did Senator Bob Menendez engage in sweeping corruption, or just leave a little extra cash lying around? Are Men Ok? We deliberate over this cringey comment from the Greek Prime Minister Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes comedian and content creator TaTa Sherise. Be sure to subscribe to our new podcast feed so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman.Co-host: @tatasherise, TaTa SheriseFollow The New Feed: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JY2EXoszc2MqjuqeLNvxS Apple: https://apple.co/3r8mRjJ Topics: Halle Berry calls out Drake for using a picture of her to promote his new single Maren Morris says she’s quitting country music because of Trump era culture wars A Black Texas student was suspended for his loc hairstyle Jann Wenner (Rolling Stone magazine) made racist and sexist comments while promoting his new book “The Masters” Rihanna and A$AP Rocky introduced their newborn son, Riot Rose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: What we’ve been binge-watching lately How Rupert Murdoch should spend his retirement Why the government spending negotiations are like a disorganized Bachelorette party The Senate changes its dress code. But are some clothes simply too casual for the gravity of governing? Angelica Ross details Emma Roberts’ transphobia on the “American Horror Story” set Milly and Alise share heart-warming and hilarious anecdotes in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Did Lauren Boebert give a handy at the theater? What’s unique about the auto workers’ strike. The Republican governor and VP hopeful accused of having an affair with a Trump aide. Why young voters are putting pressure on Biden to take more radical action on climate change. Drew Barrymore finally changes course and pauses her talk show. A Rolling Stone co-founder makes controversial and ill-informed statements about “inarticulate” women and Black performers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes documentary filmmaker and producer, Isara Krieger to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday.Co-host: @isara.krieger, Isara KriegerFollow The New Feed: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JY2EXoszc2MqjuqeLNvxS Apple: https://apple.co/3r8mRjJ Topics: Soft Black Woman will be taking a break starting September 29th and returning in its own feed in 2024. Isara’s documentary, The Highest Standard follows three students as they make a leap across the education gap. Recapping the MTV Video Music Awards. Dictionary.com adds box braids to its lexicon. Lauren Boebert was escorted out of Beetlejuice after causing a disturbance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: An announcement from Milly and Alise + info about the podcast schedule this year Jen Shah and Elizabeth Holmes are jailhouse besties We’re all confused about why Republicans want to impeach Joe Biden Republicans tried to shame a Virginia candidate for a spicy livestream, but might have committed a crime Lauren Boebert’s eventful evening at the theater Unpacking Drew Barrymore’s decision to resume her talk show and the current status of the WGA/SAG strikes The nation solves an enduring mystery: does Tim Scott have a real girlfriend? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Trump hosts a teeny tiny fundraiser to help pay Rudy Giuliani’s legal bills The ongoing effort to identify more than 1,000 9/11 victims Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher’s awful character statements for Danny Masterson, and their even worst response Bryan calls in from Spain to unpack the country’s reaction to Luis Rubialis defiance, and ultimate resignation, after kissing a female player during the World Cup victory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer for the Oakland Roots and Soul Soccer Teams, Edreece Arghandiwal to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday.Co-host: @edreece, @oaklandroots, @oaklandsoulsc, Edreece ArghandiwalTopics: Oakland Roots & Soul Sports announces Community Investment round. Spain women’s soccer coach fired after unwanted kiss. Adidas pledges portion of the Yeezy proceeds will be going to fight antisemitism. US Open hosts the first match with two Black men playing against each other. Presidential candidate Ramaswamy makes racist remarks to Rep. Pressley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: An escaped prisoner has this Pennsylvania town on lockdown. The number of abortions performed since Roe was overturned has… increased? We unpack a surprising – yet also completely expected? – report. Why Hunter Biden is being indicted The problematic narrative surrounding Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas’s divorce Are Men Ok? This time, we ask for a Florida man who keeps trying to cross the ocean in a human-sized hamster wheel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: The hosts debrief on Labor Day weekend and deliberate what actually marks the “end” of summer What this year’s extreme Burning Man conditions revealed about the new demographics of the counter-culture festival We preview some upcoming political moments will profound state-level impacts that could reshape the 2024 election: the Virginia state legislature could flip, and Democratic governors in these red states could lose out to Republicans Is the government shutting down later this month? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices