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Suzanne & Jay
Brand New Information is a pop culture and political news podcast, hosted by siblings Jay Knower and Suzanne Knower Warye. Jay is a politics wonk and Suzanne is a pop culture junkie. Each week, we’ll teach each other about the trending political and pop culture topics of the week. Hilarity and sibling rivalry will ensue, and you might just learn something!
Where the Bleepis Kate Middleton?
This burning question has brought Jay and Suzanne back to the mic for a special episode of Brand New Information!
Suzanne catches Jay up to speed on the theories and developments surrounding the whereabouts of Kate Middleton, The Princess of Wales, while Jay shares his in depth knowledge of the royal family (exclusively gleaned from The Crown).
If you want to dive deeper into #KateGate, Suzanne recommends listening to another sibling pop culture duo - Pop Apologists!
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Jay and Suzanne are breaking their hiatus in light of the breaking news that beloved actor Matthew Perry has passed away at 54. They share what his life and work meant to them, chat about the outpouring of love that has occurred since his passing, and talk about their favorite Friends moments.
Links:
NBC: Matthew Perry, ‘Friends’ actor, dies of apparent drowning at 54 - https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/matthew-perry-friends-actor-dies-apparent-drowning-54-rcna122643
The Independent: The One With… Every Friends episode ranked worst to best - https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/features/friends-episodes-ranked-best-worst-cast-b2252435.html
Rolling Stone: The 100 Greatest TV Shows of All Time: https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-lists/best-tv-shows-of-all-time-1234598313/
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We’re going on a summer break! When will we be back? We can’t say exactly, but subscribe to the show on your favorite podcasting platform to make sure that we show up in your feed when we return. And don’t forget to drop us a rating and a review in the meantime telling how much you want us to come back!
Plus: Benedict Cumberbatch can’t say Penguin, Tommy Boy, meteors crashing through roofs, desecrated banana art, and Biden’s poor polling numbers.
Links:
Fibronostalgia:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114694/
Wait What: https://apnews.com/article/meteorite-hits-home-hopewell-new-jersey-fd8391f8c5daea1e596ed85ed3ae5a68
https://www.npr.org/2023/05/01/1173039011/the-guy-who-ate-a-120-000-banana-in-an-art-museum-says-he-was-just-hungry
Politics: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/07/president-biden-post-abc-poll/
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It’s a big news week! Jay and Suzanne are here to break it down for you. First, Jay tells us about the sackings of Tucker Carlson at Fox News and Don Lemon at CNN. Then, Jay and Suzanne try to figure out how old Biden really is as he announces his re-election campaign. Finally, Suzanne gives us an update on Alec Baldwin as his manslaughter charges get dropped and his film ‘Rust’ shockingly goes back into production.
Plus: The Wonder Years, Dennis Rodman, 22 Things I Learned in 2022, and dead cats.
Fibronostalgia:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0094582/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dennis_Rodman
Wait what:
https://medium.com/illumination/22-point-listicle-of-the-22-things-i-learned-in-2022-90769d5fcc91
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/kelseyweekman/emma-claiir-simply-chaotic-podcast-cat-killed
Politics:
https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/tucker-carlson-leaves-fox-don-lemon-fired-from-cnn-171208261660
https://www.npr.org/2023/04/25/1145679856/biden-president-announcement-2024-running-reelection
Pop Culture:
https://www.insider.com/filming-resumes-alec-baldwin-rust-montana-halyna-hutchins-family-sue-2023-4?amp
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A massive leak of classified military documents came to light this week, and the revelations included shocking information about covert Western forces that are secretly on the ground in Ukraine. Yet, finding the details has become increasingly difficult as the days go by. Jay asks - is the media noise that’s obscuring the story being caused by people who don’t want us to learn what’s come to light in the leak?
Then, Suzanne drops news that has shocked the pop culture sphere - Taylor Swift has broken up with Joe Alwyn after 6 years of dating. Suzanne is here to assure you that Taylor has left a subtle Easter Egg for fans, reassuring everyone that ‘she is okay’.
Plus - Wayne’s World, Clueless, celebrities that look like discarded mattresses, and 500 days in a cave.
Fibronostalgia:
https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/waynes_world
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clueless
Wait what:
https://www.thepoke.co.uk/2014/04/04/15-celebrities-that-look-like-abadoned-matresses/
https://apnews.com/article/spain-cave-500-days-record-isolation-e1d7e782425096df075d79093ca91eac
Politics:
https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/11/politics/pentagon-documents-ukraine-war-assessment/index.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_Ellsberg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqh_2kPyfAc
Pop Culture:
https://pagesix.com/2023/04/17/taylor-swift-subtly-reveals-how-she-is-after-joe-alwyn-breakup/
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This week, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced his candidacy for President, running as a Democrat. Jay and Suzanne chat about how the Democratic primary race is shaping up, why Biden is running for a second term, and why the Democratic Presidential bench seems so weak. Then, Suzanne updates us on where Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are now, one year after their civil trial.
Plus - The Pepsi Jet lawsuit, Beverly Hills 90210, common misconceptions, cliche tattoos, John Cougar Mellancamp, and the confusing end to the Covid emergency.
Fibronostalgia: https://www.salon.com/2022/11/19/pepsi-wheres-my-jet-netflix-pepsi-point-scandal/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverly_Hills,_90210
Wait what: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/weird-news/list-of-common-misconceptions-b1822842.html
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/tattoo-artist-shares-three-fashionable-29682510
Pop culture:
https://people.com/movies/johnny-depp-amber-heard-trial-one-year-later-sources-exclusive/
Politics: https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/10/politics/covid-19-national-emergency-end-biden/index.html
https://nypost.com/2023/04/10/rfk-jr-s-family-likely-wont-support-his-2024-presidential-run/
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This week, Biden signed a bipartisan bill ending the national Covid Emergency on April 10th. Yet, the medical emergency is still slated to continue for another month. Jay ponders why. Then Suzanne updates us on where Johnny Depp and Amber Heard are now, one year after their civil trial.
Plus - The Pepsi Jet lawsuit, Beverly Hills 90210, common misconceptions, cliche tattoos, John Cougar Mellancamp, and RFK Jr’s presidential run.
Fibronostalgia: https://www.salon.com/2022/11/19/pepsi-wheres-my-jet-netflix-pepsi-point-scandal/
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverly_Hills,_90210
Wait what: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/weird-news/list-of-common-misconceptions-b1822842.html
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/tattoo-artist-shares-three-fashionable-29682510
Pop culture:
https://people.com/movies/johnny-depp-amber-heard-trial-one-year-later-sources-exclusive/
Politics: https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/10/politics/covid-19-national-emergency-end-biden/index.html
https://nypost.com/2023/04/10/rfk-jr-s-family-likely-wont-support-his-2024-presidential-run/
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Trials abound in both the political and pop culture arenas. First, Jay explains the charges against Trump as he is finally indicted. Then, Suzanne shares why she loves how smug Gwyneth Paltrow was during her ski trial last week.
Plus - November Rain, So I Married an Ax Murderer, Tai Bo, water bottle hygiene, wooly mammoth meatballs, and the result of the Wisconsin Supreme Court election.
Fibronostaliga:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/November_Rain
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Blanks
Wait What:
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/weird-news/woman-shows-troubling-aftermath-not-29634347
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/giant-meatball-extinct-mammoth-unveiled-netherlands-2023-03-28/
Politics:
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/wisconsin-supreme-court-election-liberals-win-majority-rcna77190
https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/al-capone
Pop culture: https://apnews.com/article/gwyneth-paltrow-ski-trial-lawsuit-jury-f42bf61e97af2fd182017614fe6d8efd
https://www.tiktok.com/@connor.clary/video/7205084966533811499
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Suzanne is out today, so Jay and Suzanne’s mom Susan is here to take her spot, which means we’ve got a double helping of politics this week! First, Susan spells out why the upcoming Supreme Court election in Wisconsin is of vital importance to the entire nation. Then, Jay shares the truth about how cobalt, an increasingly important material, is mined; raising the question of how we as everyday people can ethically consume.
Plus - The 90s Packers era, interfamily car accidents, fox hunting, UFOs, and the Gwenyth Paltrow skiing trial.
Links:
Wait what: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/fmr-manager-of-dod-aerospace-threat-program-ufos_b_59de2f4be4b0b992a8214874
https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/02/17/deer-menace-guns-hunting/
Politics:
https://www.amazon.com/Cobalt-Red-Blood-Congo-Powers-ebook/dp/B09Y462D6Z
https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/03/23/daniel-kelly-campaigns-with-jan-6-participant-scott-presler/70042067007/?link_id=8&can_id=447e34f28b3f5cb1f58f17a4c792797b&source=email-message-monday-march-27&email_referrer=email_1860248&email_subject=message-monday-march-27
https://captimes.com/36e6d88f-f860-5840-a137-206cc07fb1c1.html?link_id=5&can_id=447e34f28b3f5cb1f58f17a4c792797b&source=email-message-monday-march-27&email_referrer=email_1860248&email_subject=message-monday-march-27
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This week Suzanne tells us the tale of how nepo baby Romy Mars (daughter of Sophia Coppola and Thomas Mars, lead singer of Phoenix) went hilariously viral in a rogue TikTok after being grounded for attempting to charter a helicopter. Then, Jay chats with Chat GPT to see if it really is the world changing innovation that everyone thinks it is, only for Suzanne to stump it on her very first try.
Also - Rattails, Saved by the Bell, (even more) lost radioactive matter, mountain lions, and Bobcat Goldthwaite.
Links:
Fibronostalgia:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saved_by_the_Bell
Wait what: https://apnews.com/article/radioactive-cylinder-plant-public-health-thailand-5deb6ba12950c4c39d87211d19e994f8
https://apnews.com/article/mountain-lion-attack-colorado-hot-tub-871b4f114422ba0fb02ec6c290c77802
Pop culture:
https://pagesix.com/2023/03/21/sofia-coppolas-daughter-romy-was-grounded-for-trying-to-charter-a-helicopter/
Politics:
https://chat.openai.com/chat
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This week, Jay recaps the congressional hearing about recent releases from The Twittter Files and Jay and Suzanne debate where the line should be drawn regarding free speech. Then, Suzanne regails us with major drama going down in Bravoland as Tom Sandoval and Raquel Leviss of Vanderpump Rules have been exposed for having an affair.
Plus - The Challenger explosion, the Walkman, Naughty license plates, and the value of a stay at home wife.
Links:
Fibronostalgia:
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2020/sep/16/challenger-netflix-docuseries-jj-abrams
Wait What:
https://apnews.com/article/maine-vanity-license-plates-profanities-1149eb44063bb3608574b2f017e6cc99
https://apple.news/ARtCdMgMaSXmFLwqsnTu-GA
Politics:
https://twitter.com/mtaibbi/status/1633830002742657027
https://reason.com/2023/03/10/twitter-files-hearing-weaponization-matt-taibbi-democrats-elon/
https://judiciary.house.gov/sites/evo-subsites/republicans-judiciary.house.gov/files/evo-media-document/taibbi-testimony.pdf
https://www.thefire.org/news/hate-speech-protected-first-amendment
Pop culture:
https://betches.com/how-did-katie-maloney-fall-through-a-skylight-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-her-accident/
https://www.thecut.com/2023/03/vanderpump-tom-ariana-raquel-scandoval.html
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This week, Jay brings two stories that demonstrate the pitfalls of public health overreach during COVID. Then, Suzanne gives her take on Chris Rock’s Netflix comedy special, and details the facts behind his jokes aimed at Will and Jada Smith.
Plus - The War Room, Bob Wehadababyitsaboy, deer home invaders, and Peeps flavored Pepsi.
Links:
Fibronostalgia:
The War Room: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0108515/
Bob Wehadababyitsaboy:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JxhTnWrKYs
Wait what:
UPI - Suspected burglar inside New Brunswick home was a panicked deer:
https://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2023/03/03/canada-deer-crashes-through-New-Brunswick-home/8001677878270/
Food Network - Peeps-flavored Pepsi makes its adorable return:
https://www.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/news/peeps-pepsi-returns-nationwide
Politics:
https://davidzweig.substack.com/p/when-a-renegade-church-and-a-zealous
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64848106
https://www.npr.org/2023/02/28/1160009021/mask-wearing-attractiveness-study
Pop Culture:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/chris-rock-selective-outrage-review-netflix-live-will-smith-1235341301/
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2023-03-05/chris-rock-will-smith-jada-pinkett-smith-entanglement
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Smells Like Humans
Like listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.
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This week Jay is awash in a fresh batch of COVID headlines; including a meta analysis of mask mandate studies, and the FBI’s new claim backing up the ‘lab leak’ origination theory. Then, Suzanne summarizes details that Aaron Rodgers shared after his highly publicized four-day darkness retreat.
Plus - Swingers, candy cigarettes, feces apologies, and Jakie Robinson.
Links:
Fibronostalgia:
An oral history of Swingers:
https://grantland.com/features/an-oral-history-swingers/
Candy cigarettes:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candy_cigarette
Wait what:
Huffpost - German Ballet Director Formally Apologizes For Smearing Feces In Critic’s Face:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/martin-goecke-smeared-feces_n_63ec06ebe4b0063ccb291466
The AP - That’s an error: NYC road sign is spelled ‘Jakie’ Robinson:
https://apnews.com/article/mlb-sports-baseball-new-york-city-ba622678a71c42f21e1f23968d8f0bfb
Politics:
NYTimes: Do mask mandates work?
https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/21/opinion/do-mask-mandates-work.html
Wall Street Journal - FBI director says COVID pandemic likely caused by Chinese lab leak:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/fbi-director-says-covid-pandemic-likely-caused-by-chinese-lab-leak-13a5e69b
SNL - Woody Harrelson monologue:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w8LX8MQMrag
Pop culture:
The Aubrey Marcus Podcast with Aaron Rodgers: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/aubrey-marcus-podcast/id521945322?i=1000602294353
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The Presidential race is heating up and Jay is bringing us the latest developments. Learn why Jay is excited for New Hampshire’s Republican Gov. Sununu to announce a run, and why the Ohio rail disaster might turn out to be politically damaging for Pete Buttigieg on the Democratic side. Then, Suzanne shares the details behind Don Lemon’s bizarrely sexist rant that got him booted off of CNN for a few days.
Plus - Bell Biv Devoe, Jerry Springer, The Mandela Effect, McPlant Nuggets, and Paul Rudd’s dog doppelgänger.
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Links:
Wait what -
People - Paul Rudd Look-alike Dog Finds 'Happy Ending' After Shelter Calls on Actor to Adopt the Pet:
https://apple.news/A4xVcXrsiTQirQHBnAx9RsA
AP News - Fowl-free: McDonald’s debuts plant-based McNuggets:
https://apnews.com/article/mcdonalds-corp-production-facilities-germany-business-d486d85f57e78294f5c01fedca74150b
Fibronostalgia -
Bell Biv Devoe:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_Biv_DeVoe
Jerry Springer:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Springer_(talk_show)
The Mandela Effect:
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/g28438966/mandela-effect-examples/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=arb_ga_ghk_md_pmx_us_urlx_19597983321&gclid=CjwKCAiAl9efBhAkEiwA4TorishcZnV3UkJMesTjiVKuTce4djxs4yYBpvWQItx2duIpOe2ISHShahoCxVQQAvD_BwE
Politics:
DYNUZ - Chris Sununu eyes the GOPs normal lane in 2024. Does it exist? https://dnyuz.com/2023/02/20/chris-sununu-eyes-the-g-o-p-s-normal-lane-in-2024-does-it-exist/
Pop culture:
NYPost - Don Lemon returns to CNN after sexist comments: https://nypost.com/2023/02/22/im-sorry-don-lemon-returns-to-cnn-after-sexist-comments/amp/
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Jay is gone for the week, so Jay and Suzanne’s mom, Susan, has stepped in to take his place on the pod! Hear Suzanne and Susan’s thoughts about how the Republican primary field is shaping up. Then, learn from Suzanne why Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime show was a groundbreaking artistic feat.
Plus - Super Bowl ticket prices, stoned dogs, Tanya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan, and shoulder pads.
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Wait, What?
The Sunday Times - New York Dogs are Getring High After Scoffing Discarded Joints: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/new-york-dogs-getting-high-after-scoffing-discarded-joints-vwnz3nh98
Fibronostalgia:
Biography - Tanya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan:
https://www.biography.com/crime/tonya-harding-nancy-kerrigan-attack-photos
Politics:
Axios - The big money effort in the GOP to stop Trump:
https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.axios.com/2023/02/11/republicans-trump-2024-fundraising&source=gmail&ust=1676588910147000&usg=AOvVaw2N_v5BoW_UmT1Dcz5ne28W&rct=i
The Hill: Trump rips Club for Growth after he wasn’t invited to donor retreat: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/3847759-trump-rips-club-for-growth-after-he-wasnt-invited-to-donor-retreat/
Hacks on Tap:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/medicare-medicare-medicare-with-steve-israel/id1467297559?i=1000599632781
Pop culture:
The Atlantic - The sleek truth in Rihanna’s halftime show:
https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2023/02/rihanna-super-bowl-halftime-show/
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Today on the pod, Jay explains how well-meaning progressive policies might be exacerbating the housing shortage in cities. Then, Suzanne recaps all of the drama that went down at The Grammys this week.
Plus: Party lines, Marques Bovre and the Evil Twins, the coldest place on Earth, and FART scores.
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Links:
Fibronostalgia:
Marques Bovre and the Evil Twins: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RfyXXQPaDc
Wait what:
CNN - Extreme cold on Mt Washington: https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/06/weather/extreme-cold-mount-washington-wxn/index.html
NPR - Six doctors swallowed LEGO heads for science. Here’s what came out:
https://www.npr.org/2023/01/23/1150888553/6-doctors-swallowed-lego-heads-for-science-heres-what-came-out
Politics:
The Atlantic - The US Housing Supply Shortage Crisis: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/11/us-housing-supply-shortage-crisis-2022/672240/
Pop culture:
Buzzfeed - Harry Styles sparks backlash over Grammys Album of the Year acceptance speech; https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/ellendurney/harry-styles-backlash-over-grammys-album-of-the-year-speech
Hollywood Reporter - Armie Hammer breaks silence on misconduct allegations:
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/armie-hammer-interview-actor-sexual-misconduct-allegations-cannibal-fetish-bdsm-1235317346/
Entertainment Tonight - Ben Affleck goes viral with his serious facial expressions at 2023 Grammys:
https://www.etonline.com/ben-affleck-goes-viral-with-his-serious-facial-expressions-at-2023-grammys-198613?amp
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Today, Suzanne breaks down the facts about why the Ozempic weight loss craze is so problematic. Then, Jay and Suzanne plan a party for the official end of the pandemic in the US, which Biden has randomly scheduled for May 11th.
Plus - “Sit, Ubu, Sit”, Lilith Fair, Doppelgänger murders, and misplaced radioactive capsules.
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Links:
Fibronostalgia:
Ubu Productions: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ubu_Productions
Lilith Fair:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lilith_Fair
Wait What:
Washington Post - Woman suspected of killing Doppelgänger to fake her own death:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/01/31/germany-doppelganger-murder-ingolstadt/
AP News - Australia mining company sorry for losing radioactive device:
https://apnews.com/article/science-oddities-australia-government-perth-western-d44bde9c94e68ff4e22820474b67e832
Pop Culture:
NYPost - What is Ozempic and Why stars are risking aging faces for weight loss drug:
https://nypost.com/article/what-is-ozempic-why-stars-risk-aging-faces-for-weight-loss-drug/
The Unladylike Podcast - The Ozempic Weightloss Craze:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ozempic-weight-loss-craze/id1333193523?i=1000590720739
Politics:
Washington Post - Biden to end Covid health emergencies May 11th:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/01/30/biden-end-covid-health-emergencies-may-11/
Newsweek - It’s time the scientific community admits we were wrong about Covid:
https://www.newsweek.com/its-time-scientific-community-admit-we-were-wrong-about-coivd-it-cost-lives-opinion-1776630
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Today panic boils over as Jay alerts Suzanne that the Democrats are coming for her gas stove. Then, Suzanne lays out the facts surrounding the new involuntary manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin.
Plus -
PJ Harvey, “Chief”, Seven, potential proof of Santa Claus, and a very interesting to explore the divides between political parties.
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Links:
Fibronostalgia:
Björk w/ PJ Harvey - I Can't Get No Satisfaction 1994 BRIT Award:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a8RFignlzaM
Seven: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_(1995_film)
Wait What:
YouGov - Religion Survey: https://twitter.com/ProfDBernstein/status/1617885543756615683
APNews - Results released in girl’s request for DNA evidence of Santa:
https://apnews.com/article/oddities-new-york-city-rhode-island-29141aa980ff0c56665ef016594cf506
Politics:
NPR - Gas stoves became part of the culture war in less than a week - here’s why: https://www.npr.org/2023/01/21/1150397853/gas-stoves-became-part-of-the-culture-war-in-less-than-a-week-heres-why
Pop Culture:
Vox - Alec Baldwin’s criminal charges and Rust’s chaotic production, explained:
https://www.vox.com/culture/23562397/rust-shooting-alec-baldwin-involuntary-manslaughter-charge
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Today, Jay shares a hopeful sign that inflation might be slowing down. Then, Suzanne recounts details of the tragic death of Lisa Marie Presley.
Plus - The Freshmaker, Luck Wisconsin Lotto winnings, Sausage roll world records, Biden’s documents, Adventures in Babysitting, and a whole new segment: Can We Say That?!
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Links:
Can We Say That? - Rule of Thumb:
https://freakonomics.com/2011/07/rule-of-thumb/
Fibronostaliga:
Mentos, The Freshmaker: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bpp3ycMvQd0
“It’s 10 o’clock, do you know where your children are?”
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Do_you_know_where_your_children_are%3F
Wait what:
AP - Store in Luck, Wisonsin sells $15 million dollar lottery ticket: https://apnews.com/article/business-wisconsin-madison-05091a8945f647c482acf809fb1a79dahttps://thesoutherneronline.com/89623/news/georgia-lottery-funds-hope-scholarship-supports-students/
UPI - Man catches sausage roll in his mouth for Guinness World Record:
https://www.upi.com/amp/Odd_News/2023/01/10/Guinness-World-Records-David-Rush-throw-and-catch-sausage-roll-mouth/8371673367699/
Politics:
Wall Street Journal - Shopper Rebellion Against Higher Prices Helps Slow Inflation: https://www.wsj.com/articles/shopper-rebellion-against-higher-prices-helps-slow-inflation-11673902808?mod=economy_lead_pos4
Pop Culture:
People - Lisa Marie Presley had a family history of heart disease, what to know: https://people.com/health/lisa-marie-presley-had-a-family-history-of-heart-disease-what-to-know/
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Today, Jay details the intense mess that Kevin McCarthy had on his hands as he attempted to lock in votes for Speaker of the House. Then, Suzanne updates us on Jen Shah, the Real Housewife of Salt Lake City who was just sentenced to 6 ½ years in prison for defrauding the elderly.
Plus: Prince Harry’s new book, Melancholy and the Infinite Sadness, Dinosaurs, meatpacking magnate statue beheadings, and the banished words of 2023.
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Links
Wait What:
Sky News - 10 Words Banished For 2023: https://news.sky.com/story/these-10-words-have-been-banished-for-2023-and-there-are-some-you-use-12778801
https://www.dictionary.com/e/slang/shitshow/
https://s.wsj.net/public/resources/documents/stanfordlanguage.pdf
KTLA - A Northern California Statue of a Meat Packing Magnate Beheaded:
https://ktla.com/strange-news/ap-strange-news/ap-northern-california-statue-of-meat-packing-magnate-beheaded/
Fibronostalgia:
Dinosaurs:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dinosaurs_(TV_series)
https://www.vulture.com/2011/07/dinosaurs_fact_check.html
Melon Collie and the Infinite Sadness:
https://pitchfork.com/reviews/albums/17389-mellon-collie-and-the-infinite-sadness/
Politics:
CNN - McCarthy Speaker Fight Updates:
https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/06/politics/mccarthy-speaker-fight-friday/index.html
Pop Culture:
Vox - Jen Shah Sentenced to 6 ½ Years in Prison:
https://www.vox.com/platform/amp/culture/2023/1/6/23542202/jen-shah-real-housewife-sentencing-78-months
The Bravo Docket Podcast:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bravo-docket/id1549568903
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This week, Jay clues us in on the developments of Trump’s presidential campaign. …Or rather, the lack of developments. Then, Jay and Suzanne ask how Damar Hamlin’s horrific injury on Monday Night Football this week will affect the future of football, as it lays bare the dangerous nature of the game.
Plus: New Wisconsin health codes, aggressive lung cancer greetings, The Badger Special, Runaway Train, and the meaning of Aaron Rodgers’ haircut.
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Links:
Fibronostaligia:
The BOOK IT! Program:
https://www.bookitprogram.com/
‘Runaway Train’ by Soul Asylum:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Runaway_Train_(Soul_Asylum_song)
Waitwhat:
AP News - “Judge: People can sell candy, cakes, cookies without license”:
https://apnews.com/article/wisconsin-state-government-lawsuits-3b2e7f1d6ac827d3e196aa991faf7ee1
Huffington Post - “Medical Group’s Holiday Text Message Turns Into Stuff of Nightmares”:
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/christmas-lung-cancer-message_n_63afe91ee4b0d6f0b9f3e837
Politics:
AP News - “Trump rings in 2023 facing headwinds in his White House run”: https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-elections-politics-donald-trump-florida-united-states-government-fc01fb27748c815d2c6457ed31e69849
Palm Beach Post - “Trump’s New Year’s Eve Party at Mar-a-Lago”:
https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/trump/2023/01/01/donald-trump-held-his-annual-new-years-eve-party-at-mar-a-lago/69765198007/
Daily Kos - “Trump starts 2023 with a New Year’s Eve press conference at Mar-a-Lago but nobody came”:
https://m.dailykos.com/stories/2023/1/1/2144824/-HAHAHA-Trump-Starts-2023-with-a-New-Year-s-Eve-Press-Conference-at-Mar-a-Lago-but-Nobody-Came
Pop Culture:
CNN - Damar Hamlin News updates: https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/us/live-news/damar-hamlin-collapse-bills-bengals-game-intl-hnk/index.html
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Happy Holidays! Thanks for joining us for a great first year of Brand New Information. To celebrate the end of the year, we compiled some of our favorite behind the scenes outtakes!
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Today, Jay tells us about Elon Musk’s release of internal communications at Twitter, and the free speech implications they might reveal. Then, Suzanne begins awards season by sharing the 2023 Golden Globe nominations.
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Plus: Beautiful Girls, Payphone booths, Skiing Santas, and South Koreans’ automatic age change.
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Links:
Wikipedia - Beautiful Girls (film):
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beautiful_Girls_(film)
AP News - It’s all downhill for 300 skiing Santa’s, a Grinch, and a tree:
https://apnews.com/article/maine-246a5203278ae4c78d00577c4c04b819
NPR - South Koreans are getting a year younger, parliament rules:
https://www.npr.org/2022/12/08/1141524578/south-korea-age-counting-koreans-younger
Pirate Wires - The Fifth Estate:
https://www.piratewires.com/p/the-fifth-estate
Variety - Golden Globes 2023 Complete Nominations List:
https://variety.com/2022/awards/awards/golden-globes-nominations-list-nominees-2-1235455667/amp/
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Today, Jay rounds up this week’s political headlines of the week, including the Senate election in Georgia, China’s easing of Covid restrictions and the guilty verdict that was just handed down in the Trump Org trial. Then, Suzanne gets us ready for the debut of “Harry & Meghan”, their new doc on Netflix.
Plus: The White Lotus, Butterfinger + The Simpsons, Crystal Pepsi, and The Rat Czar.
Fibronostalgia:
https://www.casestudyinc.com/pepsi-crystal-fiasco/
https://www.mashed.com/207062/the-real-reason-butterfingers-dont-taste-the-same-anymore/
Wait What:
https://apnews.com/article/new-york-city-rats-rodents-climate-and-environment-2391acc1f42b5da272ecba59903a3aa3
Politics:
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/12/06/trump-loses-again-georgia-runoff-results-00072685
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/12/07/herschel-walker-georgia-senate-campaign-flaws-00072692
https://www.wsj.com/articles/china-scraps-most-testing-quarantine-requirements-in-covid-19-policy-pivot-11670398522?mod=hp_lead_pos1
Pop Culture:
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/royal-family/harry-meghan-markle-netflix-ripple-of-hope-award-2022-b2240372.html
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Mom’s back on the pod for our latest mental health check in, and this week it’s all about the holidays.
One of the best ways we’ve found to stay positive this season is to give! Here are some of our favorite charities to support during this time of year:
Our Favorite Charities:
https://shareourspare.org/
https://www.cradlestocrayons.org/givingfactorydirect/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7bucBhCeARIsAIOwr-9G-dnPro_kNqQo8z95pqT_Kz_GSVBgfJv_AwKh1tnq80wNf9_Up0IaAl5MEALw_wcB
https://www.wemarchfourth.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQiA7bucBhCeARIsAIOwr-8nvYdDNXnQRwSv7JJA2Y41HuxjWbmbTBdfBxd9sklFGr9HESvDfgEaAoePEALw_wcB
https://www.feedingamerica.org/find-your-local-foodbank
https://www.unitedway.org
Book Recommendation:
“Authentic Happiness” - (affiliated link) https://amzn.to/3HcZQlf
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This week, Suzanne walks us through the sordid tale of how designer fashion brand Balenciaga found themselves in hot water for seemingly promoting child pornography. Then, Jay tells us about the huge protests erupting around China against the country’s ‘Zero Covid’ draconian style lockdowns.
Plus: feline stowaways, monks on meth, Must See TV, Shampoo Planet, and more.
Links:
Top Christmas Movies of All Time:
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/g38414559/top-christmas-movies-of-all-time/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=arb_ga_toc_m_bm_prog_lft_us_g38414559&gclid=Cj0KCQiAm5ycBhCXARIsAPldzoXnDvtpRp49vIfagV1R7ugSF1kHtwNmQjs5mchErB89Y-B0ILQjU48aAp01EALw_wcB
Fibronostalgia:
NBC Must See TV:
https://www.latimes.com/business/hollywood/la-et-st-nbc-must-see-tv-to-peak-tv-20190504-story.html
https://www.tvinsider.com/gallery/nbc-thursday-night-comedies/#10
Shampoo Planet:
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22312.Shampoo_Planet
Wait what:
TSA Finds Cat in Checked Bag:
https://apnews.com/article/oddities-new-york-cats-transportation-security-administration-0e982b74ccca14064960a4793e96e5fc
Monks Test Positive for Meth in Thailand:
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/monks-meth-temple-thailand/
News:
What to Know About the Balenciaga Ad Scandal: https://www.thecut.com/2022/11/what-to-know-about-the-balenciaga-ad-scandal.html
China’s Covid Lockdown Protests:
https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/28/china/china-lockdown-protests-covid-explainer-intl-hnk
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Mom joins us for our Black Friday edition of the pod right in time to talk about Jack Smith, Merrick Garland’s appointment for Special Counsel to oversee the Trump investigations. Then, Suzanne catches us up on the sentencing of Theranos fraudster, Elizabeth Holmes.
Plus: Thanksgiving cancellations, mystic mammals, our Mike Pence book review, Boebert watch, and the kitchen sink.
Metro UK - Psychic ferret predicts how England will do in first World Cup match:
https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/18/psychic-ferret-predicts-how-england-will-do-in-first-world-cup-match-17785457/
CNN - Democrat concedes to GOP rep Lauren Boebert in tight Colorado house race:
https://amp.cnn.com/cnn/2022/11/18/politics/lauren-boebert-recount-colorado-adam-frisch/index.html
New York Times - Trump faces a new Special Counsel;
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/11/21/podcasts/the-daily/special-counsel-trump-garland.amp.html
CBS News - Theranos’ Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to 11 years for fraud:
https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/elizabeth-holmes-sentenced-theranos-fraud-11-years/
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Things are dark in Trumpland, so much so that Kimberly Guilfoyle dressed like she was going to a goth funeral at Tiffany Trump’s wedding! This week, Jay and Suzanne talk about how the elections are panning out, how Trump’s presidential announcement didn’t exactly excite the nation, and how miserable he looked at his daughter’s wedding.
Plus - The Year of Jay, Clerks, Nirvana, Mark Wahlberg’s deep thoughts, and Harry Styles’ Skittle injury.
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As promised, today Suzanne and Jay share their thoughts on Matthew Perry’s new memoir, “Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing”. Fair warning: spoilers abound as they discuss the main takeaways from the book, which include addiction, stories from the set of ‘Friends’, and oddly enough… Keanu Reeves.
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Today, Jay walks us through what we can learn from the results of the election, which surprisingly wasn’t a blood bath for Democrats. Learn why it was a great night for Democrats and DeSantis, a terrible night for Trump, and whether or not we can still trust polling.
AP - 2022 Midterm Election Results: https://apnews.com/article/2022-midterm-election-live-updates-results-nov-9-23288e9f402c0e2c9896c9b37023449e
USA Today - Election Obituaries: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2022/11/07/midterm-elections-obituaries-voting-push/10660070002/
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The 2022 US Midterm Election is just days away, and Jay and Suzanne are here to brief you on what’s happening in the polls on the final days before we vote. Learn what to expect, what’s at stake, and why it is so important for you to vote!
Plus - First impression of Matthew Perry’s new book, Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover, home decor shaming, Miss Cleo, and Toad the Wet Sprocket
Tune in next week for an emergency pod once the returns come in!
https://www.yourtango.com/entertainment/why-do-people-hate-elon-musk?amp
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_Cleo
Wait What:
Your Tango - Why do people hate Elon Musk?
https://www.yourtango.com/entertainment/why-do-people-hate-elon-musk?amp
Wall Street Journal - How to Avoid the 5 Worst Living Room Design Mistakes:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/living-room-interior-design-mistakes-how-to-avoid-11666892680?mod=Searchresults_pos1&page=1
Fibronostalgia:
Miss Cleo:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miss_Cleo
Toad the Wet Sprocket:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toad_the_Wet_Sprocket
Politics
FiveThirtyEight - 2022 Election Forecast: Senate https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2022-election-forecast/senate/?cid=rrpromo
Politico - The Biden Gap and The Partisan Poll Flood:
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/11/01/biden-gap-senate-surveys-00064362
Today, Jay continues our tour of Senate races with a stop in Ohio, where Dem. nominee Tim Ryan is being left to fend for himself against J.D. Vance as the national party opts not to invest in the race. Jay questions why.
Then, Suzanne tells us about how German athletic wear company Adidas has finally dropped their Yeezy partnership in light of Kanye West’s incessant antisemitic remarks. Jay and Suzanne ask: is Ye being ‘canceled’? Or is he being ‘fired’? And what’s the difference?
Plus: Sinead O’Connor, Contact lens horror stories, TYME Machines, and a ranked list of the best (and worst) Friends characters.
Fibronostalgia:
“Nothing Compares” on Showtime:
https://www.sho.com/titles/3516714/nothing-compares
Sky News: Doctor removes 23 contact lenses from eye of patient who forgot to take them out for almost a month:
https://news.sky.com/story/doctor-removes-23-contact-lenses-from-eye-of-patient-who-forgot-to-take-them-out-for-almost-a-month-12720149
Wait What:
Washington Post - Liberal lawmakers urge Biden to rethink Ukraine strategy:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/10/24/biden-ukraine-liberals/
Politics:
Business Insider - Ohio Democratic Senate Nominee Tim Ryan questions why national party hasn’t invested in his race:
https://www.businessinsider.com/tim-ryan-jd-vance-ohio-senate-race-national-democrats-money-2022-10
FiveThirtyEight - Ohio Senate Election Forecast:
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2022-election-forecast/senate/ohio/
Pop culture:
Forbes - Adidas Stands To Lose $650 Million After Dropping Kanye’s Yeezy Line—‘Right Decision,’ Analyst Says
https://www.forbes.com/sites/dereksaul/2022/10/25/adidas-stock-drops-6-as-company-takes-247-million-loss-on-kanye/amp/
USA Today - Ye loses billionaire status, Adidas ends partnership over 'dangerous' antisemitic remarks
https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/10/25/adidas-drops-ye-kanye-west-partnership-antisemitic/10594763002/
Dr. Oz is going after John Fetterman’s recent stroke in the Pennsylvania senate race. Today, Jay poses the question: Should a candidate's health be fair game in a campaign?
Then, Suzanne educates Jay on the long and dramatic history between Selena Gomez and Hailey Bieber, and how a single photo this week might finally put it all to rest.
Wait, What?
The Guardian: Coffins left hanging in air after second Naples cemetery collapse this year
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/oct/18/coffins-left-hanging-in-air-after-second-naples-cemetery-collapse-this-year
NPR: California bakers create a life sized Han Solo out of bread
https://www.npr.org/2022/10/17/1129434696/2-california-bakers-create-a-life-sized-han-solo-out-of-bread
Fibronostalgia
Business Insider: The origins of stuffed crust pizza: https://www.businessinsider.com/stuffed-crust-pizza-origins-2013-2
Singled Out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPzrkORZ58k
Politics
Washington Post- John Fetterman’s health sparks contentious debate in final stretch: https://www.washingtonpost.com/elections/2022/10/16/fetterman-health-pennsylvania-senate/
Pop culture
Buzzfeed - Hailey Bieber And Selena Gomez Posed For A Photo Together One Month After Hailey Insisted There’s “No Drama” Between Them:
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/stephaniesoteriou/selena-gomez-hailey-bieber-history-drama-photo
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Today Jay shares insights from yet another midterm race: this time the senate race from Wisconsin. Hear how the Republicans have hardened their attacks on crime once again, and how, unfortunately, it might be working. Then, Suzanne lists Kanye West’s increasingly troubling actions, from White Lives Matter t-shirts to making direct threats against Jews and praising Hitler.
New York Times - Democrats Worry as GOP Attack Ads Take Toll in Wisconsin:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/10/06/us/politics/mandela-barnes-wisconsin-senate.html
Politico - Down in polls, Mandela Barnes looks for big name reinforcements in Wisconsin:
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/10/13/mandela-calls-democrats-before-midterms-00061603
Daily Mail - The Worst Emojis of 2022:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/real-life/article-11301843/The-worst-emojis-use-2022-Passive-aggressive-thumbs-used-old-people.html
Forbes - Kanye’s Troubles Deepens as Ex TMZ Staffer Says Star Praised Hitler:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/marisadellatto/2022/10/12/kanyes-troubles-deepen-ex-tmz-staffer-says-star-praised-hitler-podcast-kills-interview/amp/
Pair of Levi’s sold at auction for $76,000:
https://www.instagram.com/p/CjoZ6-mLks2/
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Today, Jay brings us details about the bombshell news story that revealed that Pro-life Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker had paid for a past girlfriend’s abortion. Then, Suzanne digs into the weird world of crypto while telling us about Kim Kardashian’s $1.26 million SEC fine for advertising EthereumMax.
The Daily Beast - Pro Life Herschel Walker Paid for Girlfriend’s Abortion:
https://www.thedailybeast.com/pro-life-herschel-walker-paid-for-girlfriends-abortion-georgia-senate
FiveThirtyEight - Senate Election Forecast:
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/2022-election-forecast/senate/
New York Magazine - Kim Kardashian Paid a Huge Fine for Being a Crypto Grifter:
https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2022/10/kim-kardashian-paid-a-huge-fine-for-being-a-crypto-grifter.html
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Today Jay tackles the polls, which show that the Republicans are in big trouble after June’s wildly unpopular Dobb’s decision. Suzanne helps us understand the online backlash against the new Netflix release, ‘Dahmer’. Then, Suzanne and Jay detail their entirely too close for comfort connections with Wisconsin serial killers. Especially their schoolmate: The Bone Breaker Killer.
Medium - Joe Clark - The Bone Breaker Killer:
https://medium.com/@crimewaffles/joe-clark-the-bone-breaker-killer-25f24c24306c
Mashable - Why Netflix’s ‘Dahmer’ series has sparked a backlash online:
https://mashable.com/article/jeffery-dahmer-netflix-backlash-criticism-why
FiveThirtyEight - Latest Polls:
https://projects.fivethirtyeight.com/polls/
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Mom joins us this week for our first monthly mental health momcast! In these special episodes we will chat about the state of mental health, both in our personal lives and in society at large.
Today we veer into the world of generational divides. Suzanne shares why Gen X is considered a lost generation, Jay expands on his disdain for Boomers, and mom points out the ways that these generations are similar (though both generations loathe to admit it!)
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This week Suzanne tells us all about the sketchy Mississippi welfare scam that Brett Farve has been caught up in. Then, Jay shares some heartbreaking takeaways from The Lancet Medical Journal’s commission on lessons from the pandemic surrounding school closures.
Mississippi Today - Former Gov. Phil Bryant helped Brett Favre secure welfare funding for USM volleyball stadium, texts reveal:
https://mississippitoday.org/2022/09/13/phil-bryant-brett-favre-welfare/
J.G. Allen’s Twitter thread about The Lancet’s commission results:
https://twitter.com/j_g_allen/status/1571091841990402050
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This week, Jay clues us in on a sketchy tactic that the Democrats are using in this year’s primary elections. While they may finally be playing to win, they are definitely playing with fire.
Then, Suzanne walks us through the latest happenings within the British Royal Family as Queen Elizabeth is laid to rest; with lead caskets, the new king’s sausage fingers, Nostradamus prophecies and more.
Washington Post - Democrats spend tens of millions amplifying far right candidates in nine states: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/09/12/democrats-interfere-republican-primaries/
Marca - Nostradamus predicted King Charles III might abdicate the throne and who takes his place:
https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/uk-news/2022/09/13/6320d7be46163f6d888b45fa.html
Newsweek - Prince William handed 1.2 billion dollar property portfolio as next in line to throne: https://www.newsweek.com/prince-william-inherits-1-2bn-property-portfolio-next-line-throne-king-charles-queen-death-1741971
NYPost - Butcher trolls King Charles by selling his sausage fingers: https://nypost.com/2022/09/14/butcher-trolls-king-charles-by-selling-his-sausage-fingers/amp/
The Book Pile
Want to sound smart? Two comics discuss a book every Monday so you can pretend you read.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
In another gain for Democrats, Alaska’s lone representative seat was flipped in a special election last week, and ranked choice voting was a big element in that result. Today, Jay explains how ranked choice voting works and why the voting format holds a lot of promise for use in future elections.
Then, Suzanne breaks down the bizarrely tangled web of drama coming from the cast and director “Don’t Worry, Darling”, a film which premiered this week at the Venice Film Festival.
Let us know on Instagram - Do you think Harry Styles spit on Chris Pine?! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CpevmmSyNk8
Washington Post - “Don’t Worry, Darling” We’ll Brrak Down All the Drama For You:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2022/09/06/dont-worry-darling-press-tour/
NPR - Democrat May Peltola tops Sarah Palin to win U.S. House special election in Alaska:
https://www.npr.org/2022/08/31/1120327126/palin-peltola-begich-alaska-special-house-election-results
Fairvote.org - All About Ranked Choice Voting:
https://www.fairvote.org/ranked_choice_voting
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The Clambake Incident
The Clambake Incident your Tertiary sports and slice of life living Comedy Podcast
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The tides are changing - or, as Jay says, ‘the worm has turned’ - in the upcoming midterm elections! Tune in to learn why the Democrats' chances look much better than expected going into November. Also, Suzanne clues us in on Nick Cannon’s and Elon Musk’s unsettling hobby of having tons of children with different women and speculates on the reasons why.
Newsweek: Vivica Fox Blasts Nick Cannon Baby Announcement
https://www.newsweek.com/vivica-fox-blasts-nick-cannon-baby-announcement-1738376?amp=1
Cook Political: Flip the Script
https://www.cookpolitical.com/analysis/national/national-politics/flip-script
ABCNews: Post-Dobbs Landscape Fuels Democrats Optimism
https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/post-dobbs-landscape-fuels-democrats-optimism-note/story?id=88971001
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This week, Jay feels the closing of our long COVID chapter as Dr. Fauci announces his retirement. Then, Suzanne clues us in on Angelina Jolie’s lawsuit against the FBI, and the lengths she has gone to obtain the FBI’s documentation about the infamous 2016 airplane altercation that led to her and Brad Pitt’s divorce.
New York Times - Sizing Up Four Decades of Dr. Fauci:
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/22/us/politics/dr-fauci-career.html
New York Post - Good Riddance to Dangerous Dr. Fauci:
https://nypost.com/2022/08/22/good-riddance-to-dr-fauci/
NBC - FBI Documents reveal further information about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s 2016 plane incident:
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/fbi-docs-reveal-information-brad-pitt-angelina-jolie-2016-plane-incide-rcna43397
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This week, Suzanne perceives a world beyond cancel culture as she tells Jay about Lizzo and Beyoncé’s responses to backlash surrounding an ableist slur they’d both used in new songs. Then, Jay breaks down what we know (and what we don’t) about the FBI’s search for files at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago.
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This week Jay and Suzanne dig into the state of modern media and ask: how did questioning the media’s narrative become so taboo?
LA Times - Amber Heard’s ‘Dateline’ Interview About Johnny Depp Trial Scores Lackluster Ratings:
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2022-06-18/the-big-takeaways-from-datelines-exclusive-with-amber-heard
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Mom joins the pod this week to chat about all things pop culture and politics! First, Suzanne lays out the details of Will Smith’s oddly performative apology video that he released four months after hitting Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars. Then, Mom and Jay highlight the shocking Kansas referendum vote on abortion rights, which safeguarded abortion rights in deep red Kansas by a massive 20% margin. Tune in to learn what they think it means for the November midterm elections.
Will Smith’s Apology Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXrxDKwlA_s
The Uncensored Moment when Will Smith Smacks Chris Rock Onstage at the Oscars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=myjEoDypUD8
Results of the Kansas Referendum on Abortion Rights:
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/08/02/us/elections/results-kansas-abortion-amendment.html
What is the Overton Window:
https://www.mackinac.org/OvertonWindow
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This week, Jay and Suzanne debate Kylie Jenner’s out of touch 17-minute jet trips. Then, they reflect on our country’s need to heal and move on from COVID in light of Biden’s very manageable bout of COVID.
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After a 20 year hiatus, Bennifer finally got married this week, so Suzanne connects the dots for Jay on how one of her favorite reality shows, Bravo’s Southern Charm, is directly responsible for J-Lo and Ben Affleck’s big romantic reunion. Then, Mike Machanic joins the pod to give his view on the Democrat’s prospects in November’s midterm elections, and why the most important thing to do is to simply get people to the polls.
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This week pop culture is back on the pod as Suzanne teaches Jay about Real Housewife of SLC Jen Shah’s fraud charges. Then, Jay shares what a ‘Sister Souljah Moment’ means in American politics, and how Biden’s team attempted one this week in a very inaffective way by attacking Pro-Choice activists.
Variety: Jen Shah Pleads Guilty in Criminal Fraud Case
https://variety.com/2022/tv/news/jen-shah-guilty-fraud-telemarketing-real-housewives-of-salt-lake-city-1235313464/
Youtube: Bill Clinton’s Sister Souljah Moment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtSifopiL1g&feature=youtu.be
Analysis | “It’s White House v. Activists v. Biden v. White House” By Olivier Knox and Caroline Anders
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/07/11/its-white-house-v-activists-v-biden-v-white-house/
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The news hit much too close to home this week.
Suzanne shares her personal experience as a member of the North Shore Chicago community in the wake of the 4th of July shooting at a Highland Park parade that killed 7 and injured dozens more. Hear her experience and why she believes that Highland Park might be a turning point in the fight for gun regulation.
Moms Demand Action:
https://momsdemandaction.org/
Everytown for Gun Safety:
https://www.everytown.org/
If you’re in the North Shore and would like to donate blood, email donateblood@northshore.org.
GoFundMe’s supporting the victims and their families:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/irina-and-kevin-mccarthy
https://www.gofundme.com/f/victims-of-the-highland-park-july-4th-shooting?qid=38f6dec0afcf408c057553b2876a763e
https://www.gofundme.com/f/ua5pks-highland-park-shooting?qid=50410f27ae665014cd23c99af29d9e10
https://www.gofundme.com/f/medical-bills-for-the-kolpack-joyce-family?qid=fe884caf7ca3540907b6a8ce6d6cd7a2
https://www.gofundme.com/f/mario-nicolas-toledo?qid=c1932c9787827d5d25a5447291278b18
https://www.gofundme.com/f/jacki-sundheim?qid=aab8f2dbd1b5dabfe2fdb04c9a849206
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Jay and Suzanne talk through how the Supreme Court’s hard right turn is affecting all aspects of American life, in both political and cultural spheres. Learn about Stare Decisis, how abortion became such a hot button topic for Evangelicals, and why there might be a reason to hope that this is only a moment in time.
CNN - “The Supreme Court Just Threw the Idea of Settled Law Out the Window”:
https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/28/politics/supreme-court-stare-decisis-precedent/index.html
New York Times - “The Major Supreme Court Decisions of 2022”:
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/06/21/us/major-supreme-court-cases-2022.html
Reuters - “Explainer: How Abortion Became a Decisive Issue in U.S. Politics”:
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/how-abortion-became-divisive-issue-us-politics-2022-06-24/
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In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade today, effectively ending 50 years of federal abortion rights and ushering in a new era with an activist supreme court.
Today Suzanne and Jay break down the ruling, discuss how this will change our country, and offer concrete ways that you can help in the fight for access to safe abortion.
Liz Plank - Here’s How to Get an Abortion Anywhere
https://lizplank.substack.com/p/heres-how-to-get-an-abortion-anywhere
Politico - Justice Thomas: SCOTUS should ‘reconsider’ contraception, same sex marriage rulings
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/06/24/thomas-constitutional-rights-00042256
The Washington Post - Abortion Will Soon be Banned in 13 States. Here’s Which Could Come Next
https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2022/06/24/abortion-state-laws-criminalization-roe/
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This week, Jay explains to Suzanne why he loved the fact that Biden fell off of his bike. Then, Suzanne breaks down what Britney has been up to since she was freed from her conservatorship, and why it was probably a good idea for her to deactivate her Instagram.
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Suzanne and Jay take a break from politics and pop-culture nonsense to do a mental health deepdive with their therapist mom. How has the pandemic affected this country's mental health and where do we go from here?
Frontiers in Psychology: Psychological Consequences of Social Isolation During COVID-19 Outbreak
https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.02201/full
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How old is too old? And is it finally time for the olds to step aside?
Jay breaks down Biden's most recent poll numbers and what it means for his presidency and Suzanne shares the Queen's family drama and why she just might never abdicate the throne.
Morning Consult: Biden’s Approval Rating Sinks to New Low
https://morningconsult.com/2022/06/08/biden-approval-rating-new-low/
CNN: Beneath Biden’s Messaging Struggles
https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/02/politics/joe-biden-messaging-struggles/index.html
NBC: Inside a Biden White House Adrift
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/biden-white-house-adrift-rcna30121
Readers Digest: 9 Reasons Why Queen Elizabeth Will Never Give Up the Throne:
https://www.rd.com/list/why-queen-elizabeth-will-never-give-up-the-throne/
“Brothers and Wives - Inside the Private Lives of William, Kate, Harry and Meghan” https://amzn.to/3xyUKdR **(affiliated link)
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As promised a few episodes back, today we’re taking a deep dive into the factors affecting the current American economy. To do this, Jay is joined by economist and political scientist Chris Blattman from the University of Chicago.
Tune in to learn how drivers such as Ukraine, Covid, inflation and globalization are affecting our current economic landscape. Plus, find out why Chris is hopeful about the state of the US economy.
Check out Chris’s new book - Why We Fight: The Roots of War and the Path to Peace
https://www.amazon.com/Why-We-Fight-Roots-Paths/dp/1984881574/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1654113762&sr=8-1
Washington Post review of Chris’s book:
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2022/05/27/an-incremental-way-peace-despite-putin-persistence-war/
Learn more about the Effective Altruism movement:
https://www.effectivealtruism.org/
This week, Suzanne and Jay are both on watch, waiting to see what will happen next!
Tune in to hear how Suzanne expects the verdicts to fall in the Depp v. Heard trial. Then, Jay shares his prediction on whether or not Trump will run for President in 2024, and how a scene from The West Wing perfectly portrays his point.
Check out how Jay came to his prediction:
https://dailycaller.com/2022/05/26/exclusive-donald-trump-2024-likely-running-again-heres-what-run-would-look-like
https://www.politico.com/news/2022/04/26/sununu-bucks-trump-in-2024-00027612
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The moment has finally arrived. Suzanne breaks down the jury's verdict in the Depp v. Heard trial.
Each week we try to create a lighthearted current events podcast, but sometimes current events are terrible. This week that is absolutely the case in light of the shooting in Uvalde, Texas.
In this episode, Jay shares with Suzanne why the political landscape seems so painfully stuck in regards to enacting gun control legislation, even in light of an ever growing number of mass shootings. Among them is one surprising reason: Commas.
Then, Suzanne gives us the weekly update on her current obsession: the Johnny Depp/Amber Heard trial. Learn what each of them must do to win their case, and get Suzanne’s opinion of if either of them are successfully convincing the jury of the other’s guilt.
Want to dig deeper into today’s topics?
Join Moms Demand Action by texting ACT to 644-33: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cd9OoyUu1o6/
Learn more about the extremely important commas within the 2nd amendment:
https://joebroadmeadowblog.com/2019/08/05/did-a-comma-kill-americans-grammar-and-the-2nd-amendment/
And
https://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2016/01/most-consequential-comma/625192/
Understanding the Constitution: Strict Construction, Textualism, and Originalism
https://i2i.org/understanding-the-constitution-strict-construction-textualism-and-originalism/
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Tune in this week as Jay shares the unexpectedly hopeful perspective that he’s garnered from looking into the history of ‘Right Direction/Wrong Track’ polls. Plus, Suzanne gives her (potentially biased?) update on the comings and goings of the Depp v. Heard trial. Learn how reading body language might be the key to deciphering who’s telling the truth and who’s not inside of that courtroom.
Take a deeper dive into Right Direction/Wrong Track polls:
https://abcnews.go.com/images/PollingUnit/1064a1Bush-Track.pdf
https://www.realclearpolitics.com/epolls/other/direction_of_country-902.html
https://twitter.com/MeetThePress/status/1525818728042094601?s=20&t=53vrQ2J0I8eTnCzBDhUNhg
Keep caught up with the Depp v. Heard trial with Suzanne’s favorite sources:
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/law-crime-sidebar/id1620223164
https://lawandcrime.com/
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With inflation as bad as it is right now, you probably wish you were a billionaire. Too bad your mom isn’t Kris Jenner, or you could be!
**Join us as Jay explains to Suzanne why inflation is causing you to pay so much more for everyday items such as milk and gas, and as Suzanne teaches Jay about how the Kardishians became a household name despite being famous only for being famous.
If you were curious after listening, here’s how to shallow dive: https://www.sportsrec.com/shallow-dive-6579.html**
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For our first episode, we’re diving right into the deep end. Tune in as we teach each other about the two bombshell court developments that are dominating the headlines in the pop culture and political spheres: The Johnny Depp defamation trial and the SCOTUS Roe v. Wade draft leak.
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