American Fever Dream

Topics: FIFA moves the Women’s World Cup to bigger stadiums in response to record-breaking ticket demand Trump indictment watch resumes! Can the Former Guy effectively run for president in between the 4-6 trials he’ll have next year? Is “Barbie” too ruined by corporatization to be subversive? We have faith in Greta Gerwig. Are Men OK? Featuring mass shooting survivor Jason Aldean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ilana Glazer and Glennis Meagher, co-founders of Generator Collective, join to discuss how massively influential young voters can stay engaged with politics in a positive way while far-right politicians insist on hateful culture wars. Learn more at @generatorcollectiveOther topics: The Iowa caucuses are only six months away. But we just got a disturbing preview. Ilana Glazer introduced much of the internet to this shocking revelation about Ron DeSantis. Are DEI programs standing in the way of military victories? These members of Congress seem to think so. Are Men OK? Featuring Tommy Tuberville, who’s giving a PR spin to white supremacy while putting national security at risk. Just *how villainous* are the executives opposing a fair contract for writers and actors? Why Generator Collective wants you to “microdose democracy” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the second episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Cameron Oaks Rogers, host of the Freckled Foodie podcast, 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: @FreckledFoodie, Cameron Oaks RogersTopics: FDA approved first over-the-counter birth control pill. Keke Palmer and Gabrielle Union respond to controversy over being hot moms. Sha’Carri Richardson removes wig and wins the 100m in US Championship. Trump attempts to delay the start of classified documents trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Humans have officially entered a new era, according to this Canadian lake The drugs-in-the-White House-saga comes to a disappointing conclusion An actor breaks down what led to the SAG strike and when your favorite shows will start to dry up  How worried should we be about Joe Manchin and the “No Labels” party? Kim Reynolds, gender traitor, oversees a ban on abortion in Iowa Are Men Ok? Featuring a Congressman banned from Wikipedia and a GOP candidate taking desperate measures to get to the debate stage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Which YouTuber is marketing a highly caffeinated beverage to children? Jonah Hill isn’t the first man to weaponize the language of therapy against their romantic partner. When is it acceptable – if not important – to publicly share private text messages? Leah Litman and Melissa Murray of our fave podcast “Strict Scrutiny” stop by to help us process a dizzying Supreme Court term, psychoanalyze Brett Kavanaugh, identify the pettiest Supreme Court justice, and share the push notification they’d share to every American’s phone. Let’s get back on those voicemails! Call (212) 287-5244‬ with questions, anecdotes, local tea, and any and all musings you want to hear us react to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first episode of Soft Black Woman, presented by the Betches Sup. Every Friday, host Dr. Akilah Cadet unpacks trending news and what’s in the zeitgeist from a BIPOC perspective, inviting her smartest friends and amazing thinkers to discuss all things lifestyle + culture while sharing how they prioritize rest and joy in a world that constantly demands vigilance. Everyone is welcome to the “Soft Black Woman” club.Co-Host: @blairimani, Blair ImaniTopics: Threads (Meta) Landmark Supreme Court decisions Jill Scott’s National Anthem performance Cori Bush v. MTG Tracy Chapman makes history Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Earth reaches its hottest temperature in recorded history. Why the internet needs a common text-based app. Will Threads be it? A new study shows there’s no good age to be a woman at work + how ageism impacts us throughout the decades Aubrey O’Day reveals an anecdote involving Don Jr and a gay club on Michael Cohen’s podcast Are Men Ok? The answer this week is: Yes! Why Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is our king Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: The hosts are back to react to last week’s dizzying cascade of upsetting legal news! Behind the long and petty battle to outlaw affirmative action in colleges and universities Untangling the mysterious origins of the homophobic website designer case that just reversed protections for LGBTQ Americans Biden’s student loan hail mary. Better to try and fail to cancel student loans than never to have tried at all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosted by Jordan Zaslow, the founder and executive director of Her Bold Move (@herboldmove) Reacting to Vice President Kamala Harris’s speech on abortion rights What’s STILL missing from the repro rights conversation one year after Dobbs Why don’t more women run for office? Hint: sexism is brutal. How speaking frankly about sexism in electoral politics can actually help launch more women into powerful positions The best ways to support your favorite up-and-coming politicians (Spoiler alert: going viral doesn’t do much) What we can do today to get more women elected in November 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why the nation is transfixed by the avoidable tragedy of the OceanGate submersible The latest Supreme Court justice to exchange judicial favors for luxury vacations Unpacking a shocking display of men who are not okay this week, from vaccine scientists harassed by Joe Rogan to Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg agreeing to a “cage fight.” What is the nature of the abortion rights movement one year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade? Amanda Zurawski, a woman in Texas suing the state after nearly losing her life as a result of its abortion ban, details the aftermath of her life-threatening pregnancy loss and jumping into advocacy 10 days later. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices