American Fever Dream – Details, episodes & analysis

We're back this week talking about more disinformation, this time coming from massive a DOJ indictment which include several Russian nationals and entities, all working to influence 2024 election. The report calls out fake social media profiles, bots, and a front company based in Tennessee, all with the goal to create more division and suppress voter turnout. To wrap up the episode, we're joined by Symone Sanders-Townsend, co-host of MSNBC’s The Weekend, to make predictions on Tuesday night's Presidential debate, including how Harris can counterpunch and pivot effectively. Sanders-Townsend also talks about what a "win" would look like for the Harris team, and we all wonder how low Trump will be willing to go in his attacks against Harris.“Black Women in America: The Road to 2024,” airs on September 29th at 9pm ET on MSNBC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami sits down with co-authors Emmanuel Acho & Noa Tishby to talk about their book, Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew. Acho speaks about how his friendship with Tishby developed, and how that friendship allowed them to have constructive conversations with each other about race. Their conversation also highlights the struggles of the Jewish and Black communities and the importance of unity in fighting against oppression. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fred Trump III, the nephew of former president Donald Trump, is on the show this week to talk all about his book, All In The Family: The Trumps and How We Got This Way. Fred explains why now is the right time for this book, along with the unusual family dynamic among the Trump's (including Donald's attempt at disinheriting him.) Sami & Fred talk about the importance of policies to support families and individuals with disabilities, reflecting on Donald's infamous "maybe those kinds of people should just die" remark, and not so surprisingly why Fred will be voting for a Harris/Walz ticket this November. 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

Bryan and Alise return from a deserved three day holiday weekend. They discuss the difference between Trump and Obama's Memorial Day Tweets and the breaking news about Roseanne Barrs's firing from ABC. Afterward, they focus in on the 1,475 immigrant children who federal officials have lost track of. They wrap with one more thing, discussing the reception Rudy Giuliani received for his 74th birthday at Yankee Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Alise discuss whether it's okay to throw water at Tomi Lahren before getting into this week's news. They talk about Trump canceling his date with Kim Jong-un in Singapore and the NFL's bs new policy on kneeling, before updating everyone on SPYGATE, the president's new pet conspiracy theory. They end the episode discussing the recent allegations against Morgan Freeman and a judge's ruling that Trump has to unblock everyone (including Chrissy Teigen) on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan and Alise talk this week's news and it's a doozy. The Obamas are getting Bryan through the week while Alise has questions about the latest commemorative coin. Then they discuss the Santa Fe shooting and the media's portrayal after the fact. Stick around for the low down on Rod Rosenstein and the latest with the Mueller investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Alise swap Cynthia Nixon stories before diving into the news of the week. Then they celebrate the one year anniversary of Robert Mueller's "witch hunt" by breaking down all the witches he's caught so far. (Hint: It's a lot). Stick around until the end for discussions of Meghan Markle's shady family, and T.I.'s recent arrest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan and Alise talk about the NYT piece “Welcome to the Age of the Twink.” They also discuss Melania’s kidneys and how Trump never wished her a Happy Mother’s Day (he ignored her in a statement). The pod is riddled with Bryan and Alise’s anxiety as they try to cover the delicate subject and recent news regarding the Israel-Palestine conflict. God knows it’s a sensitive subject. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alise and Sami discuss this week's news and events. They talk about the primaries and then move on to Don Blankenship who took a shot at Mitch McConnell saying his wealth came from his "China family." After they talk about Kim K's action as a social justice warrior, who is working to have Alice Marie Johnson pardoned. On RHONY, Bethenny is doing what the government should be doing and helping Puerto Rico. The Iran deal has ended as Trump claims he will reinstate sanctions. One nuclear crisis ends (North Korea), but a new one has opened its doors. Michael Cohen's shell company, Essential Consulting, has been linked to a Russian oligarch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices