American Fever Dream

This episode includes a huge announcement about the future of this podcast feed!Topics: The corporatization of Juneteenth and looking back on the ill-advised “Juneteenth ice cream” Unpacking – word for word – what it means to dismantle white supremacy Why is *real* intersectionality still missing from so much of the pop culture discourse? Our solve to that problem: Introducing “Soft Black Woman,” a new podcast by the Betches Sup and hosted by Dr. Cadet debuting in this feed on July 7! Every week in the Sup feed, Dr. Cadet will unpack big moments in news and media and invite amazing guests to discuss all things lifestyle + culture while sharing how they prioritize rest and joy in a world that constantly demands vigilance. Rest can be radical – so welcome to the “Soft Black Woman” club!Watch this space for the first episode premiering July 7 and follow Dr. Cadet on social at @ changecadet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Ticketmaster will offer up-front pricing at more than 200 venues and festivals as part of Joe Biden’s plan to curb hidden fees. Miami Mayor Frances Suarez announced he’s running in the republican primary, aiming to become the first sitting mayor ever elected president. On Tuesday trump pled not guilty to 37 counts in federal court. Bill DeBlasio finally talked about dropping (and killing) the groundhog on Groundhog Day in 2014. Then they listen to a Voicemail about Rosa Delauro and a possible tattoo. Our voicemails are open! Keep us flush with your political questions, anecdotes, local tea, and more by calling (212) 287-5244‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: The new law, set to go into effect July 1, cracks down on immigration. Trump has been indicted by a grand jury in the Department of Justice regarding his mishandling of classified documents. Letitia James sued the anti-abortion group Red Rose Rescue. Fox News sent Tucker Carlson a cease and desist letter over his Twitter show which launched last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOPICS: The first time Alex saw himself represented in media (“Boys Don’t Cry”) The problem of over vs. underrepresentation of trans people in film and TV Unpacking the right-wing fixation on LGBTQ young people Revisiting the 2021 documentary “Changing The Game,” which follows transgender teens navigating life and athletics in towns across the country Getting all the tea on “Chasing Chasing Amy,” a film directed by Sav Rogers and produced by Alex Schmider that revisits the iconic ‘90s film about a lesbian who falls for Ben Affleck Alex Schmider is the director of transgender representation at GLAAD and an award-nominated filmmaker. Follow him on social media at @anderfinn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Why the smokey skies in New York sent such a chilling message Trump indictment watch: the classified documents scandal may be about to explode Pat Robertson, who infused the Republican party with fundamentalist Christianity, dies at 93 Reacting to a new documentary exposing the abuses and political influence of the Duggar family The couple coordinating to outlaw abortion in Florida Another Would You Rather? involving the Roy family and Tom and Raquel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Could Democrats sabotage their edge with young voters? Mike Pence’s daily affirmations Why we need to take Nikki Haley’s “feminist” presidential campaign very, very seriously Greg Abbott’s unfortunately productive weekend Trump ruined their lives. Now they’re writing a romance novel together. Unpacking Taylor Swift’s Pride remarks Our voicemails are open! Keep us flush with your political questions, anecdotes, local tea, and more by calling (212) 287-5244‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich white men and the newspapers they buy to feed their own egos… name a more iconic duo. But what’s different about this generation of wealthy media moguls? In honor of the end of HBO's Succession, and in the wake of VICE Media declaring bankruptcy, what better time to examine the individuals who are getting rich off their media empires... and killing journalism in the proess.In this throwback episode of EXTRA EXTRA from October, 2022, Sami Sage takes us on a tour of the many publishing-billionaires in power today and the media properties they wield to further their own agendas. From traditional publications like the New York Times and Washington Post, to new digital behemoths like Facebook and Google, she tells us why media consolidation among the elites poses a threat to journalism as we know it.Check out Morning Announcements ever weekday, and keep an eye out for more EXTRA EXTRA episodes to come! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: A quick debrief on the season finales of “Succession” and “Ted Lasso” How the debt ceiling negotiations will impact the 2024 election, and the provisions actually worth worrying about Joe Manchin’s sneaky victory Pride in a year of escalating transphobia Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is impeached for a Scandoval-level melodrama involving extramarital affairs and abuse of power Are Men OK? Featuring proud new dads Al Pacino and Robert De Niro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dove deep into the voicemails to play your dispatches and queries from across red states and blue, including: Is it safe for your trans partner to attend a wedding in Florida? Why are liberals in New England being weird about abortion? Why do kids accept gender fluidity easily while adults throw tantrums? And a… piercing follow-up to an “Are Men OK?” favorite you will not want to miss.Call us! Leave us a voicemail at (212) 287-5244‬ to join the group chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus interview, Amanda is joined by Annie Wu Henry, creative director of the AAPI Victory Fund and all-around social media wunderkind. The two catch up on Annie’s whirlwind six months since helping secure victory for now-Senator John Fetterman. They also unpack the response to Joe Biden’s campaign announcement among young progressives, and warn against getting too caught up in the party figurehead. Finally, Annie shares her priorities and focus as the new creative director for the AAPI Victory FundFollow Annie at @annie_wu_22 and AAPI Victory Fund at @aapivictoryfund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices