Getting Hammered
Laissez-Faire Media
A sharp, funny politics podcast for people who want the news without the freakout.
Each week, Getting Hammered takes a hammer to the headlines, breaking down politics, media spin, and cultural meltdowns with skepticism and fun. Overcaffeinated and underprepared, moderately right and moderately reliable, we never take ourselves too seriously. But keep you informed on serious topics with no panic and no partisan loyalty tests. Just laughs, well-earned side-eye, and occasional libations.
Each week, Getting Hammered takes a hammer to the headlines, breaking down politics, media spin, and cultural meltdowns with skepticism and fun. Overcaffeinated and underprepared, moderately right and moderately reliable, we never take ourselves too seriously. But keep you informed on serious topics with no panic and no partisan loyalty tests. Just laughs, well-earned side-eye, and occasional libations.
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Aug 26, 2022 • 51min
Elf Tossing
On Today’s episode, we are discussing the Biden administration's student debt cancellation announcement, the latest update from Ukraine six months after the Russia invasion, the tossing of a particular elf, and McDonald’s new British menu item.Time Stamps:00:12 Introduction12:47 Student Loan Forgiveness30:51 Ukraine Update37:43 Mythical Creature of the NIAID45:51 Chicken Big Mac Remix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 24, 2022 • 45min
Pumpkin Spice Booster
Today we are discussing the Fauci effect, masking for monkeypox, the sanctuary cities begging for help, and one man’s genius ballpark invention. Time Stamps:00:13 Introduction14:08 Fauci Retires37:07 Sanctuary Cities40:35 Hot Dog Straw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 19, 2022 • 51min
Their Failure, Your Wallet.
On this episode, we discuss Liz Cheney’s concession speech, the US’s withdraw from Afghanistan, the CDC, and Decoldest football player.10:45 Afganistan Anniversary21:08 Liz Cheney loses election31:05 CDC update38:55 Decoldest football player and HVAC42:37 Drug Dash46:29 Fan MailGoFundMe for “Mikey” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17, 2022 • 48min
The FBI’s Fishing Expedition
Today we are chatting the Inflation Reduction Act, the Mar-a-Lago raid, Salman Rushdie, and University of Alabama Greek Life’s stance on gender identity.Time Stamps:00:11 Introduction12:21 Inflation Reduction Act18:41 Solomon Rushdie Update27:38 Mar-A-Lago raid36:24 Gender Identity in Greek Life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 12, 2022 • 50min
Too Many Phonies
Happy Friday! We have a full agenda today with updates from Mar-a-Lago, midterms churning out phonies, and an update from our friend Anthony Fauci.Time Stamps0:12 - Introduction12:27 - FBI Raid on Mar-a-Lago25:57 - Too Many Embarrassments in the Midterms36:40 - Anthony Fauci makes history (but first a quick update on Rachel Maddow)44:29 - Workout clothes get a second chance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 10, 2022 • 49min
Skepticism is Your Friend
On today’s episode, we talk about the Mar-a-Lago raid, the transformation of the Inflation Reduction Act, and a brisket bandit in Texas.Time Stamps:0:11 Introduction13:57 Mar-a-Lago Raid25:36 Glorious Legislation40:21 Missing Meat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 5, 2022 • 1h 1min
How to Get Through It
On today’s episode, Mary Katharine sits down with Janice Dean to discuss how to survive tough times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 3, 2022 • 56min
Resilient Parenting
On today's episode, Mary Katharine sits down with Irwin Sandler to talk about how to parent through a crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 29, 2022 • 36min
Snowflake Weepies
On today’s episode we talk about Joe Manchin’s surprise, the new definition of a recession and ever changing mask mandates.Time Stamps:00:12 Introduction08:24 Recession?16:42 The Joe Manchin Suprise25:15 No Mask, No Problem31:05 Sydney McLaughlin does it again Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 27, 2022 • 47min
Soft Launching a Recession
Today we are talking about what defines a recession, the latest mask recommendations, and the sad loss of the Chaco Taco. Time Stamps:0:11 Introduction14:27 Is this a recession?22:47 Covid-202239:03 RIP Chaco Taco Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
