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Oct 15, 2024 • 1h 5min

Flawed Justice, Early Voting, and Trump-chella

Despite his Sept 2024 release date, Brandon Parks-Burns is still in prison, waiting to be released. Joined by his sister, A.B. Burns-Tucker (@iamlegallyhype), Sami & V learn about Brandon's legal battles after unreliable testimony by an informant landed him in prison when he was 18 years old.Then, Sami & V go over "Trump-chella," early voting, and what the polls are saying. V shares some insights from Bob Woodward's newest book, "War," including how much Biden loves to drop an f-bomb, and highlights Trumps insecurities. Reach out to Governor Newsom's office about Parks-Burns release:https://www.gov.ca.gov/contact/(916) 445-2841 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 10, 2024 • 32min

In the Eye Of the Storm ft. Deputy Homeland Security Advisor for Resilience and Response

With hurricane Milton hitting Florida Wednesday night, V talks to Caitlin Durkovich, Deputy Homeland Security Advisor for Resilience and Response, about the dangerous storm, and the challenges Florida faces over the next few weeks. Durkovich explains why the storm surge is so dangerous, and what you should do if you have not evacuated Tampa yet.Fact check rumors about hurricane Helene & hurricane Milton: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene/rumor-response Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 8, 2024 • 55min

Nazis Getting Busted & Zuckerberg's Bro-ification

00:00 - Sami reflects on celebrating the Jewish New Year, and the anniversary of the October 7th attack on Israel.MAIN NEWS14:30 - Let's talk schadenfreude -- 68 American Nazi's were charged in an indictment last week in California's San Fernando Valley. The group calls themselves the PECKERWOODS, and is run by a 62-year old woman named Trish. According to the indictment, law enforcement found large quantities of illegal firearms, and dozens of pounds of fentanyl, and other drugs.AMERICAN'T33:30 - The lies surrounding hurricane Helene have gotten out of control... Sami & V try to cover some of the ones they've heard the most -- like FEMA aid being used for migrants (FALSE) and Kamala Harris went on 'Call Her Daddy' instead of visiting hurricane victims (FALSE)Fact check additional statements here: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene/rumor-response44:30 - The latest updates on the abortion ban in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 3, 2024 • 50min

You Can't Fact Check JD Vance (VP Debate Recap) ft. Vibes Only's Glennis & Brian

Another debate, another recap! Today V & Sami are joined by Vibes Only's Glennis Meagher & Brian Derrick to compare notes on last night's VP debate. Was Walz's neighborly demeanor a liability? Can Vance answer a question without lying? What does the VP even do? We can answer some of these questions, even if the candidates didn't. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Oct 1, 2024 • 1h 9min

How Sabrina Carpenter Got NYC Mayor Eric Adams Indicted ft. Rep. Maxwell Frost

What do Sabrina Carpenter and Eric Adams have in common? Maybe more than you think!TEMP CHECK6: 00 - People are on Chappell Roan's ass over her current political stance. Should she be doing more, or are we expecting too much from the Midwest Princess? MAIN NEWS16:40 - V & Sami explain the connection between NYC's Mayor, the Catholic Church, and Sabrina Carpenter. Already indicted on bribery charges, it looks like there may be more charges coming Adams' way. Should Governor Hochul pressure a resignation from Adams, or will her support for the Mayor hurt her too?29:20 - Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost talks about his experiences on the campaign trail with Kamala Harris, the challenges of hurricane recovery in Florida, and how the anti-immigrant rhetoric is getting increasingly more dangerous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 26, 2024 • 38min

How To Talk About Abortion ft. Kate Cox & Amanda Zurawski

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Sep 24, 2024 • 1h 2min

When Sex Gets Weird, the Cults Will Crumble

Whoever is writing this week's storyline for America is going a little wild. V fills us in on her latest trip to the Pentagon, where they talk China, Russia, and of course TikTok with the Department of Defense. We also get some clarification on why they use the unsettling phrase "most combat ready lethal fighting force."TEMP CHECK 26:00 Georgia's Election Board voted on a measure which would require counties to hand-count ballots -- which even has some Republican's speaking up in opposition. Nebraska's unique way of distributing electoral votes is causing Trump to panic, and Senator for South Carolina, Lindsey Graham, is also trying to support this "winner takes it all" approach. Although Nebraska's Governor Jim Pillen seems to support this change, he said he won't call a special session without the support of 33 state Senators. MAIN NEWS 37:00 Breaking down all that is Mark Robinson, the self proclaimed "Black Nazi." We wrap up with an in depth look at what we know about the "freak offs" (aka mass rapes) Diddy was part of, including the IV bags and 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lube that were seized from his home, and the alleged tell all that Diddy's ex, Kim Porter wrote, that was published after her death. Go to vote.org &  iwillvote.org to check your voter status. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 19, 2024 • 42min

The Fight For Florida ft. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell

Whether you call her The Latina Hammer, La Luchadora, or maybe just DMP: it's clear Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is making herself known in the Florida race for Senate against incumbent Rick Scott (who was involved in defrauding Medicare in 1997.) Mucarsel-Powell talks about the challenges that Floridians face, from high insurance rates to climate change, and how the normally Republican leaning Villages is showing up for the Harris-Walz campaign.Go to https://iwillvote.com/ to check your voter registration status and sign up to vote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 17, 2024 • 31min

Breaking The Ice w/ Sen. Tammy Baldwin

This week V is joined by Senator Baldwin of Wisconsin. In addition to addressing the impact the reversal of Roe v Wade has had on the state, Senator Baldwin talks about how being raised by her grandparents and a childhood illness shaped her policies. V & Sen. Baldwin also talk about the future of clean energy, and why keeping these jobs in the US is so important. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 12, 2024 • 41min

Are Americans Tired of Trump's Weird Rhetoric? (Debate Recap)

Between Trump bragging about talking to Putin, to his claims of people eating their pets, Tuesday's debate makes us wonder if people are finally getting tired of Trump's act, and are ready for some normality in the White House. Considered a win for Harris by all (even Newsmax's Geraldo Rivera) Sami & V break down the biggest moments for Harris, and the moments that left us confused.Check your voter registration here: vote.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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