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

Alise and Bryan talk about Melania's new "Be Best" initiative. After they talk about Giuliani's nonstop TV appearances (a longstanding Giuliani move). They talk about Trump's controversial nomination for CIA Director, Gina Haspel, and the use of enhanced interrogation tactics. The Iran deal is also discussed (note: it's since been dropped). One more thing, isn't Putin's 18-year tenure really more like that of a tsar or an emperor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Alise cover this week’s news and events. They start off with Kanye's latest rant, plus Kim K's new role at The White House. Alise talks about how James Comey invoked Beyoncé this week, and the two agree that Donald Trump’s pee tape definitely exists. For today's big discussion, Sami and Alise break down Giuliani's explosive Sean Hannity interview and relive some of their favorite Trump-Giuliani moments. They then discuss the newest new edition to Trump's legal team, and the latest revelations that Trump's doctor may not have been 100% truthful about his health. Is it possible the orange one stays alive with dragon energy? Is Trump’s only loyalty to Ivanka? What does she know? Don’t miss one more thing where they discuss Monica Lewinsky's latest tweet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bryan and Alise get us through the week talking about the latest news and events. Needless to say, they start things off discussing the White House Correspondents' Dinner and the media backlash. After they move on to the evolving Mueller case, North and South Korea's new friendship, and John Kelly calling Trump an idiot multiple times. Fortunately, he's not the only one with people like Rex Tillerson and Gary Cohn offering similar opinions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alise and Sami talk about Trump’s recent Adderall-fueled appearance on Fox and Friends where he shit talked James Comey, made some contradictory statements about Michael Cohen, and summarily displayed “the memory of a goldfish.” Then, they discuss controversial doctor Ronny Jackson, and have their first ever #BreakingNews alert on the pod. Finally, Kanye’s Twitter spree was brought to a new height of ridiculousness when he tweeted out a picture of himself wearing a MAGA hat, and now John Legend is stepping in. It’s also possible Kanye lives in the sunken place? They wrap up playing a game of “who tweeted it: Kanye or Trump?” and wishing a big happy birthday to Melania Trump! 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

After realizing that simply too much news was happening, the Sup decided to start a second weekly podcast. Tuesday's rendition will star Bryan Russell Smith and Alise Morales (who also appears on the Thursday Sup too). They talk about a sex cult that's nested in an MLM, Kanye's latest tweet storm, and Mike Pompeo's nomination for Secretary of state. They also discuss Barbara Bush' funeral, and a picture of Obama and Melania smiling. Don't miss the portion on what Bry and Alise would do in a North Korean nuclear event either. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alise and Sami talk about Joe Biden (Sami just saw him), the golden days of Sarah Palin, and Cuba's new president. After they move on to Syria, where we have entered into yet another "constant, undeclared war," and have their first disagreement over how to feel about James Comey. Don't miss "One more thing" to learn more about The Sup's awesome new sticker giveaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alise is joined by the Sup's head video producer, Bryan Russell Smith, who is hot off his viewing Mean Girls: Live on Broadway where he spotted Tina Fey and could reportedly, "See her flesh." After they cover a variety of subjects including the FBI raiding Michael Cohen's office and hotel, some Russia updates, and of course, Mark Zucks' robot testimony to Congress. After Sami and Alise are joined by Barrett Wilbert Weed who plays Janis Ian in the Broadway rendition of Mean Girls. Needless to say, the Khloe drama comes up as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Alise discuss the biggest news and political events of the week. Naturally, they dish on Trump with a great new theory that his only real goal is to be the most famous person alive. They talk about his feud with Amazon (and WaPo), his plummeting approval rating, and his ex-wife, Marla Maples, After, they talk about the Sinclair Broadcast Group, the national corporation that's controlling local news. Finally, they are joined by Carole Radziwill of Real Housewives of New York City who discusses the show and has plenty of insight into the current political situation in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Alise discuss this weeks' news and events including attending the anti-gun march, Beyonce being bitten, and Trump's deteriorating legal sitch. Then they interview Marcia Belsky, a New York comedian who has been individually targeted by Facebook. In a world where everyone is looking at FB, she tells an unreal story of how FB seems to be looking at her in particular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Alise discuss the Facebook/Cambridge Analytica situation, Zuckerberg's non-apology, and debut their new blackout campaign. They also break down Putin's election "win" and do a roundup of Trump's legal troubles (both Russian and non-Russian). Finally, Alise debuts her new beret and the girls interview Real Housewife and personal friend of Hillary Clinton, Dorinda Medley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alise and Sami riff about this week’s events including Frances McDormand’s stolen Oscar, billboards disparaging The Bachelor’s Arie, and the shocking illiteracy of NASA scientists toward the female body. Needless to say, the chaotic (and rapidly emptying) White House and Stormy Daniels are also highlighted. It’s a great episode fit for International Women’s Day, and bookended by a great interview with Beauty & Fashion Features Editor at Bustle, Amanda Richards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alise and Sami talk about a potential gay Elsa in the upcoming Frozen sequel, problematic gender roles in old movies, and how Donald Trump calls Jeff Sessions, "Mr. Magoo." Jared Kushner is in real trouble, but not as much as Hope Hicks (probably). They wrap up talking about gun control, Dick's, and a 'Would You Rather" question. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sami and Alise start off talking about the latest update regarding the Russia investigation (which Sami lives for). There's a new indictment against a hot Dutch guy who lied to investigators- oh and his father-in-law is a Russian oligarch. After, in light of the Parkland shooting and the 2016 election results, they call Facebook out as an irresponsible distributor of fake news, Russian propaganda memes, and a general source of unhappiness. Lastly, they interview the feminist voice of Vanderpump Rules, Lala Kent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alise and Sami talk about the recent tragedy in Parkland, Florida. Seventeen children were murdered at school in the USA's 18th school shooting in 2018. A vocal minority is adamant that gun reform is not necessary, but it's time we hold our leaders responsible for this American crisis. 94% of Americans support common sense gun laws, and 74% sense of NRA members support background checks. Keep your guns, but can we please make it harder for mentally ill people to obtain AR-15s? 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

Sami and Alise sit down for an all new episode of the Sup Live. They talk about Kylie’s new baby, Lady Doritos, and give us the latest update on Trump vs. Mueller. Ugh, can you believe Trump wants to throw a parade for himself? They also mention Quentin’s reported treatment of Uma Thurman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Betches co-founder Sami Fishbein and News & Politics Editor Alise Morales talk the State of the Union, releasing the memo, and all the other crazy shit that's happened in the news this week. Don't miss rants on Trump's failing casinos, discussions around Stormy Daniels on Kimmel, and some Kim K drama on Insta. Also, when is Trump going to wake up and realize, if you have to fire everyone around you, the problem is you. 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 Fund Follow Annie at @annie_wu_22 and AAPI Victory Fund at @aapivictoryfund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Ron DeSantis makes his clumsy entrance into the 2024 race. Will his glitchy start impact his campaign success? What was *substantively* important about his announcement? Did Lauren Boebert accidentally make a good point? For once, an extremely *low stakes* game of “Are Men OK?” involving the most controversial sneakers on Capitol Hill Our voicemails are in chaos over the Ice Spice/Taylor Swift song amid the Matty Healey of it all. We give our (dueling) takes on the origins of the collab. Then, Amanda is joined by Leah Stavenhagen and Sunny Brauss, members of the community Her ALS Story, a group of women diagnosed with ALS before their 35th birthday who are challenging the stereotype that ALS is an old white man’s disease. Learn more about Her ALS Story at @heralsstory and support their Warrior Weekend retreat by visiting https://www.gofundme.com/f/warriorweekend2023 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

We have a VP!! In this special bonus episode Sami & V go over the background and long list of accomplishments of Harris' pick for VP, Governor of Minnesota, Tim Walz. Is he the radical that the right wants to paint him as, or just a regular guy who doesn’t want to monitor your pregnancy? From his 24 years of service in Army National Guard, to being a vocal supporter of IVF and reproductive rights, we're excited to have someone so.... not weird on the ticket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Rep. Jasmine Crockett joins after her viral House Oversight Committee statement calling out GOP hypocrisy on violence in America Here are all the Republicans who are about to enter the 2024 presidential race. (Chris Christie.. .what are you doing here?) Ron DeSantis is creating a state that no Floridian actually wants Unpacking Taylor Swift’s…. interesting choices in romantic partners as she declines to speak out on feminist or LGBTQ issues Call us with your messages! Share a local story, ask us a question, or pose an impossible Would You Rather by calling ‪(212) 287-5244‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Boebert is getting divorced. Meet Rifle, Colorado’s newest eligible bachelor Why the writer’s strike may not be ending any time soon — and the actors are ready to join them Josh Hawley writes a searing op-ed blaming the left for a crisis of masculinity. We simply have to ask… are men OK? An amazing Listener Town Hall featuring the premiere of Bad Girls Club: Michigan GOP edition An interview with Sup fave Chasten Buttigieg about attacks on LGBTQ rights, parenthood, and rewriting his memoir “I Have Something To Tell You” for young adults LISTENER TOWN HALL will now run every Thursday! Call ‪(212) 287-5244‬ to leave us a message you know we’ll want to hear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Why are 2,400 Kyles gathering in Texas? The latest non-boring updates on the debt limit Vice Media files for bankruptcy as other once-trendy outlets falter. How did the media landscape change so dramatically, so fast? People have thoughts about Joe Biden’s Howard University commencement speech. Colleen Putzel-Kavanaugh joins from the Migration Policy Institute to unpack the changes at the US-Mexico border after the end of Title 42, and how policymakers should approach desperately needed immigration reform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Extra Extra, Sami Sage looks to the “scaled back” coronation of King Charles to unravel the broader financial web supporting the royal family. Which ancient arrangements and stolen assets keep the royal family’s checkbook balanced? How many billions is King Charles worth? In this crossover episode of Extra Extra by Sami Sage, we look for the source of the royal family’s wealth and the colonial origins of the “crown jewels.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Featuring guest host Grace Weinstein, who hosts “WTF, America?” for The Recount on Snapchat Topics: The George Santos indictment E Jean Carroll’s triumphant day in court Trump’s nightmarish town hall on CNN Is over-the-counter birth control about to become a reality? A looming abortion ban in North Carolina – and the gender traitor who let it happen Would you rather: Start of summer edition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Why did this outlet feel the need to publish a bizarrely glowing profile of Elizabeth Holmes? A shooting in Texas and an avoidable subway killing A looming immigration crisis Are Men Ok? Coronation edition LISTENER TOWN HALL will now run every Thursday! Call ‪(212) 287-5244‬ to leave us a message you know we’ll want to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Donald Trump takes a shocking lead in a potential match-up with Ron DeSantis Is it irresponsible of CNN to host a town hall with Donald Trump? Clarence Thomas adds a new scam to the trophy case Should you have a bachelor’s degree to work in Congress? This member is removing the requirement Our first ever “Are Men OK” in which our subject does – miraculously – appear to be OK We’ve officially introduced Listener Town Hall! Want to leave us a voicemail? Call ‪(212) 287-5244‬. Your message may be played on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Rating this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner on a scale of Obama mic drop to George W. Bush cringe. Republicans change the nature of their anti-trans approach ahead of 2024. These are the talking points and policies we’re especially nervous about How an increasingly likely writer’s strike will impact your favorite TV shows and why studios really ought to pay up Our first edition of Listener Town Hall featuring your comments on Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ misguided participation in that “Real Woman Of Politics” ad and why Republicans in Congress manage not to marginalized their LGBTQ colleagues Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Reacting to Joe Biden’s presidential announcement. Is the benefit of incumbency worth four more stale, white years?  Unpacking the fallout from Tucker Carlson’s firing and Abby Grossberg’s lawsuit against Fox News. Why are they so obsessed with older women in bathing suits?  Reacting to the highly confusing “Real Women Of Politics” ad. What is the state of political parody in 2023? Featuring guest host Missy Modell (@missymodell), host of the podcast Sorry For Apologizing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Fox and Tucker Carlson abruptly part ways. What led to the break-up everyone’s talking about? Waxing Nostalgia about Bed, Bath, & Beyond We need to talk about how Kyrsten Sinema is spending her campaign donations – a $8,000 hotel room in Boston? Rewire News Group’s Jessica Mason Pieklo and Garnet Henderson join to explain the Supreme Court’s move to pause court-mandated restrictions on mifepristone. They also explain how this case signals the anti-abortion movement’s latest strategy: going after the mail. We’ve launched a new segment called LISTENER TOWN HALL, where we’re inviting listeners to share their most pressing comments and queries for the hosts. Listen to today’s episode for a great example, and call (212) 287-5244 to leave us your voicemails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TEMP CHECK 3:20 - This week let’s take a deeper look into Peter Thiel’s past, from paying lawyers to help Hulk Hogan’s sue Gawker Media, to how he’s been influenced by AN INTERNET BLOGGER WHO USED TO GO BY THE NAME MENCIUS MOLDBUG. We also cover some of the politicians that’s he’s funded that have failed, and how JD Vance is a win for Thiel’s extreme ideologies. 12:30 - We break down the “Kamala is a cop” trope and examine her history as a prosecutor, from her “Back On Track” program in San Francisco aimed at reducing recidivism among young adults, to writing the playbook on how to prosecute against the “gay panic defense.” MAIN NEWS 26:20 - If you remember the election certification process from 2020....get ready for it to happen again, on steroids. With 90 days to the 2024 election, there are several ways in which election integrity is already being called into question, and we’re expecting to see voter challenges and accusations of fraud in counties in swing states. Sami also found a report on the Heritage Foundation’s website from some “election integrity exercises” that they conducted in the spring, like war games for the election. AMERICAN'T 49:20 - Last week Olympic athlete Imane Khalief was disqualified after beating her opponent in 46 seconds, and almost as quickly rumors were spreading about Khalief's gender and past. V explains how misinformation spread so quickly, and the troubled past and ties of IBA President, Umar Kremlev, with Putin. (Including how the IBA has been excluded from organizing Olympic boxing since the Tokyo Games in 2021 due to ethical issues.) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Ron DeSantis was on a book tour in New Hampshire while his constituents were underwater. Is he actually hurting his chances at the Republican nomination by ignoring Floridians to win it? A series of young people are shot in quick succession. We know Americans are armed, but why are they so scared and trigger happy? We have our suspicions.  What’s next after the Supreme Court’s delay on abortion pill restrictions Do growing calls for Dianne Feinstein’s resignation have a tinge of sexism? Probably not… but here’s how they could. CALL US! Got a question, anecdote, or light-hearted comment to share? Need to vent about a local politician who’s the worst? Have a pop culture or politics story you want our take on? Leave us a voicemail! We’re launching Listener Town Hall, a weekly segment where we read and react to your voicemails. Call ‪(212) 287-5244‬ and leave a brief voicemail (under 30 seconds, please) and we might feature it on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Why was the highly anticipated defamation trial against Fox postponed? We speculate what’s going on behind the scenes, and how the outcome of this historic lawsuit could impact the political landscape Republican presidential candidates spend decades promising to undo abortion rights. Why are they suddenly so quiet? Are women especially great at running companies, or are men just really bad it at? Erin Ryan, host of “Hysteria” and author of the newsletter “Just Enjoy It While You Can,” joins as a guest host Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Which investigation brought Trump back to NYC this week? Judges tell on themselves by letting huge portions of the mifepristone ruling stand Republicans in Missouri propose defunding libraries to… retaliate against librarians? Our favorite insights from a Vanity Fair report about Rupert Murdoch, including the email he sent to notify his wife of a divorce and whose forbidden from talking to Succession writers.  Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices