I Rooted Against DeSantis
So much news broke on Friday! Fighting has resumed in the Israel-Hamas war; Georgie Santos lost his job, Newsom and DeSantis debated (for some reason), Justice Sandra Day O’Connor died, and Trump (and all future presidents running for a second term) can be sued when acting as candidates.
Hyperfocused on a Letter of the Alphabet
It’s a slow news day, but Elon has a message for advertisers leaving Twitter, two AZ GOP election supervisors are facing charges for election fraud, George Stanton, Mike Johnson, and Kevin McCarthy continue to be embarrassing. Plus: Kelly Clarkson hosted a Christmas tree.
They’re Roostin’ Baybee
An Akron police internal investigation wraps up, construction workers in India are rescued, and the GOP is really having a day as previews of Liz Cheney’s book come out, Koch endorses Haley, parts of Pence’s conversation with Jack Smith are revealed, and George Santos inches closer and closer to a spot on The Masked Singer.
Make George Go Buh-Bye
A four-day pause in fighting in the Israel-Hamas war, Speaker Johnson wants George Santos to know he has options, and the Portland teacher’s strike is over.
She’s Got a Dang Voice for Christmas
Not quite a packed show, but still some big stories as we cover the Israel-Hamas War, some classic #TwitterDrama, and tragedy at Taylor Swift’s Brazilian tour.
Not With a Bang, But a Whimper
This episode is all about the 8th Circuit Court’s decision about the Voting Rights Act.
What a Success Story
This is mostly an episode about putting more good into the world, and the legacy of Rosalynn Carter. But also, for balance - Abbott has enforced Trump.
Whilst Wearing an Inflatable Unicorn Costume
Gaza has run out of fuel, a mistrial was declared for a cop accused in the killing of Breonna Taylor, Sean Combs has been accused of physical and sexual abuse, Paul Pelosi’s attacker has been convicted and, the Friday feelings roll in to cover the Supreme Court thumbs up of drag in Florida and harden your heart: George Santos will not be running for reelection.
Lemme Get That Hot Goss!
As Biden and Xi make a deal on a number of topics, bodycam footage shows the first moments of Hamas’ October 7th attack on Israel, a Texas abortion lawsuit is growing, New Hampshire is screwing up the DNC’s primary plans. And… Trump Crime Update Time
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What Kind of Day Has It Been?
In addition to a fatal charter bus crash, the House has passed a spending bill while both the House and Senate narrowly avoided fist fights.
Tricky, That? Huh.
We’ve got a stacked show today with the Supreme Court vaguely giving themselves ethics, the investigation into Eric Adam continuing, Trump Jr. jumping back onto the stand, a state of emergency in Iceland, the attempted carjacking of Naomi Biden, Tim School dropping out of the race, and news on the I-10 fire. But all I really want to talk about it the “Shallow” duet…
I Just Love Sports
In addition to an update on the Israel-Hamas War, an officer was injured after a shooting at Virginia State University, part of California’s 10 freeway is down, Speaker Johnson has a stopgap bill (almost) no one likes. Plus - sports!
Third Party Candidates Don’t Win Elections
In addition to an update on the Israel-Hamas War, we’ve got a classic Friday episode filled with stories about how the House doesn’t have a budget, the GOP debated itself, and two new 2024 candidates may be the reason I throw my phone into the ocean and leave the rest to the orcas.
No Crimes, Just Vibes.
As Houston deals with a chemical plant explosion and Colorado funeral home owners are arrested for being real creeps, the President’s son and brothers have both been served subpoenas so the House can invent crimes, while the former President continues to deal with the fallout of his actual crimes. Plus! SAG-AFTRA approves a contract.
I’m a Latte Girl
As the Supreme Court seems ready to protect domestic violence survivors, the House advances a resolution to censure Rep. Tlaib, a man was arrested near Senate offices, and election results.
Let’s Play the Yikes!
In addition to the Israel-Hamas War, there was also a verdict in the case of one of the officer’s accused of killing Elijah McClain, the Highland Park Shooter’s dad took a plea deal, Mark Meadows gives us a classic Meadows Hour episode, Trump Crime Update Time, and… it’s Election Day!
The Time Change Is Still Absurd
As the House passes a doomed Israeli aid spending bill, one of Tyre Nichols’ killers pleads guilty, Eric Adams’ 2021 campaign is under investigation, and George Santos Still has a job (for now). Plus… Trump Crime Update Time.
The General Buffoonery
As the House passes a doomed Israeli aid spending bill, one of Tyre Nichols’ killers pleads guilty, Eric Adams’ 2021 campaign is under investigation, and George Santos Still has a job (for now). Plus… Trump Crime Update Time.