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Morning Announcements is a daily show brought to you by the Betches Sup, here to help you make sense of the world in the wake of 2020’s chaos. Every morning, Betches co-founder and host Sami Sage gives you quick daily updates with the most important info you need to know about politics and current events. Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz.
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From under the desk to in your ears, V. Spehar joins Betches Media in a new podcast dedicated to curing the collective malaise brought on by our chaotic political environment. Every week, Spehar and co-host Sami Sage will tenderly guide you through the biggest moments in politics and pop culture with a healing dose of perspective and humor. Rather than spiral over the latest unprecedented event, the hosts dig for the 2024 political tea you *really* want to hear while offering all the informa ...
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Everyone's Gay

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Everyone’s Gay is a no filter podcast by Betches Media that covers LGBTQA relationships, sex and lifestyle with occasional pop culture analysis. Unlike other "gay" podcasts, Everyone's Gay is not toned down for a squeamish straight audience. Instead, your hilarious hosts, Chris Burns and Bryan Russell Smith, provide a real look at all things homosexual in a funny, informative way that will delight gay audiences (and interested breeders). For more content, follow @everyonesgay on Instagram.
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Today’s Headlines: Israeli forces confirmed yesterday that they killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, the architect of the October 7th attacks, identifying him through dental records and fingerprints. President Biden and Vice President Harris celebrated the news while calling for a focus on bringing hostages home and ending the war. In the U.S., new re…
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Today’s Headlines: A judge in Georgia blocked a last-minute rule that would have required hand-counting millions of ballots—an impossible task before the certification deadline. The judge also ruled election officials must certify results, even if fraud concerns arise. Meanwhile, Jimmy Carter, aged 100, cast his mail-in vote for Kamala Harris. In A…
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This week, the screenwriter of the film 'The Apprentice,' Gabriel Sherman, joins Sami to talk about the movie, and why it took 7 years to produce. 'The Apprentice' follows Trump's evolution and the impact of the TV show 'The Apprentice,' and aims to humanize him while addressing his darker traits. The movie also highlights Trump's role as an appren…
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Today’s Headlines: The U.S. has warned Israel it might cut off military aid if they don’t allow more humanitarian supplies into Gaza, giving them a month to act. Meanwhile, Biden officials believe Israel won’t hit Iran’s nuclear sites, and Hezbollah is ramping up threats of more strikes on Tel Aviv and Haifa. Back in the U.S., Georgia saw record ea…
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Today’s Headlines: The Pentagon has deployed an advanced missile defense system, along with 100 U.S. troops, to Israel to strengthen its defenses amid tensions with Iran. Meanwhile, Donald Trump suggested using the military against "radical left lunatics" if re-elected. FEMA workers in North Carolina were relocated due to threats fueled by disinfor…
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Despite his Sept 2024 release date, Brandon Parks-Burns is still in prison, waiting to be released. Joined by his sister, A.B. Burns-Tucker (@iamlegallyhype), Sami & V learn about Brandon's legal battles after unreliable testimony by an informant landed him in prison when he was 18 years old. Then, Sami & V go over "Trump-chella," early voting, and…
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Today’s Headlines: Hurricane Milton struck Florida's western central coast, killing 13 people and leaving 3 million homes without power. A reverse storm surge reduced expected damage, but strong winds caused significant destruction, including knocking a crane onto a building and damaging the Tampa Bay Rays' stadium. In other news, TD Bank pleaded g…
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Today’s Headlines: Hurricane Milton struck near Tampa, Florida as a Category 3 storm, triggering 19 tornadoes, injuring several, and leaving 350,000 homes without power. President Biden addressed misinformation claiming the storm was "manufactured" and set the record straight. Meanwhile, NOAA issued a warning for a severe solar storm that could dis…
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With hurricane Milton hitting Florida Wednesday night, V talks to Caitlin Durkovich, Deputy Homeland Security Advisor for Resilience and Response, about the dangerous storm, and the challenges Florida faces over the next few weeks. Durkovich explains why the storm surge is so dangerous, and what you should do if you have not evacuated Tampa yet. Fa…
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Today’s Headlines: Florida is bracing for Hurricane Milton, one of the fastest-intensifying Atlantic storms on record, expected to bring a life-threatening storm surge of up to 15 feet. Evacuation orders are in place amid misinformation spreading online, prompting the White House to post official updates on Reddit. Meanwhile, the U.S. Treasury has …
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Today’s Headlines: Hurricane Milton has rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 storm, threatening Florida's central west coast, particularly the flood-prone Tampa area. With landfall expected soon, the National Hurricane Center warns of life-threatening conditions and advises residents to evacuate. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court upheld a Texas ruling…
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00:00 - Sami reflects on celebrating the Jewish New Year, and the anniversary of the October 7th attack on Israel.MAIN NEWS 14:30 - Let's talk schadenfreude -- 68 American Nazi's were charged in an indictment last week in California's San Fernando Valley. The group calls themselves the PECKERWOODS, and is run by a 62-year old woman named Trish. Acc…
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Today’s Headlines: As Hurricane Helene recovery continues, misinformation is spreading, but FEMA is debunking false rumors. They've provided $110 million in aid, with additional troops sent to North Carolina. For reliable information please visit: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene/rumor-response Meanwhile, Florida is now bracin…
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Today’s Headlines: The U.S. dockworkers strike was called off after just three days. Workers are back on the job after a tentative agreement was reached, securing a 62% raise over six years. Negotiations will continue until January 15. In other news, a judge allowed President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program to move forward, offering relief…
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Today’s Headlines: Tensions remain high as Israel continues its ground offensive in Lebanon and retaliates against Iran’s missile strike, which damaged a key airbase. While there were no casualties from the strike, Israel faces economic pressure with credit downgrades. Meanwhile, Hurricane Helene has left nearly 200 dead, millions without power, an…
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Another debate, another recap! Today V & Sami are joined by Vibes Only's Glennis Meagher & Brian Derrick to compare notes on last night's VP debate. Was Walz's neighborly demeanor a liability? Can Vance answer a question without lying? What does the VP even do? We can answer some of these questions, even if the candidates didn't. Learn more about y…
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Today’s Headlines: Last night's VP debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz hit on big topics like national security and immigration. Catch my full recap on the American Fever Dream podcast tomorrow morning. In other news, Iran launched its biggest missile strike on Israel after Israel entered Lebanon. Iran says it’s retaliation for the killing of Hama…
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Today’s Headlines: Israel has officially launched a ground invasion into Lebanon, targeting Hezbollah's tunnel network along the border. Strikes have reached Beirut, forcing about 1 million people to flee their homes. Meanwhile, the U.S. is sending an additional 2,000–3,000 troops to the region. In a twist, one of the top Hamas commanders killed in…
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What do Sabrina Carpenter and Eric Adams have in common? Maybe more than you think! TEMP CHECK 6: 00 - People are on Chappell Roan's ass over her current political stance. Should she be doing more, or are we expecting too much from the Midwest Princess? MAIN NEWS 16:40 - V & Sami explain the connection between NYC's Mayor, the Catholic Church, and …
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Today’s Headlines: Hurricane Helene has caused at least 93 casualties across six states, including North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, and Tennessee, with hundreds still missing. The storm caused severe inland flooding, power outages for millions, and more rain is expected to worsen conditions. Meanwhile, Israeli airstrikes killed…
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Today’s Headlines: New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been hit with serious charges, including wire fraud and taking bribes from Turkey. He allegedly tried to cover up free travel and used illegal campaign donations to get millions in public funds. Meanwhile, Rudy Giuliani’s been disbarred in D.C. for trying to help Trump overturn the 2020 election…
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Today’s Headlines: Today’s Headlines: Israel is gearing up for a potential ground invasion of southern Lebanon, focusing on Hezbollah militants with over 2,000 airstrikes in just three days. Meanwhile, President Biden is pushing for a diplomatic pause in the fighting and working on a ceasefire deal for Gaza. On the election front, a new intelligenc…
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Today’s Headlines: Israel continues strikes on Lebanon, killing a top Hezbollah commander, while the IDF aims to end the conflict quickly. The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting on Lebanon. President Biden, during his UN speech, emphasized alliances and criticized leaders focused on power. Meanwhile, Iran has been brokering secret t…
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Today’s Headlines: Israel has ramped up strikes on Lebanon, aiming at Hezbollah and leaving nearly 500 dead and 1,500 injured. As global leaders gather for the UN General Assembly, discussions center on the fallout from the Middle East conflict and the war in Ukraine. Back in the U.S., Lindsey Graham’s push to change Nebraska’s electoral system hit…
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Whoever is writing this week's storyline for America is going a little wild. V fills us in on her latest trip to the Pentagon, where they talk China, Russia, and of course TikTok with the Department of Defense. We also get some clarification on why they use the unsettling phrase "most combat ready lethal fighting force." TEMP CHECK 26:00 Georgia's …
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Today’s Headlines: Election Day is just 42 days away, but early voting has already started in Minnesota, South Dakota, and Virginia. Most states offer early voting, except for Alabama, New Hampshire, and Mississippi (which has some exceptions). Meanwhile, Georgia's Board of Elections has sparked controversy with a rule requiring counties to hand-co…
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Today’s Headlines: North Carolina’s Lt. Governor and GOP candidate for Governor, Mark Robinson, is facing backlash after a CNN report revealed he made offensive comments on a porn forum under his personal email. He denies the claims, calling them "tabloid trash." In other news, Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah warned Israel of retaliation after th…
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Today’s Headlines: Israel ramped up its offensive against Hezbollah yesterday by detonating thousands of two-way radios used by the group in Lebanon, killing 20 and injuring 450. This is part of Israel’s effort to neutralize Hezbollah so displaced families can return home. U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Antony Blinken, said they had n…
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Whether you call her The Latina Hammer, La Luchadora, or maybe just DMP: it's clear Debbie Mucarsel-Powell is making herself known in the Florida race for Senate against incumbent Rick Scott (who was involved in defrauding Medicare in 1997.) Mucarsel-Powell talks about the challenges that Floridians face, from high insurance rates to climate change…
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Today’s Headlines: Senate Republicans just blocked the Right to IVF Act, halting efforts to protect access to IVF treatments. Only two Republicans backed the bill, while Senator JD Vance didn’t even show up to vote. Meanwhile, Microsoft researchers revealed Russian-backed groups are spreading disinformation about Vice President Harris, and election…
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Today’s Headlines: A new ProPublica report reveals that at least two women in Georgia, including 28-year-old Amber Nicole Thurman, died because doctors were too afraid to perform necessary abortion procedures under the state’s restrictive ban. Thurman’s death followed a 20-hour delay in treating her post-abortion complications. In other news, Donal…
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This week V is joined by Senator Baldwin of Wisconsin. In addition to addressing the impact the reversal of Roe v Wade has had on the state, Senator Baldwin talks about how being raised by her grandparents and a childhood illness shaped her policies. V & Sen. Baldwin also talk about the future of clean energy, and why keeping these jobs in the US i…
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Today’s Headlines: The Secret Service stopped a potential assassination attempt on Donald Trump while he was golfing in West Palm Beach, Florida. The gunman, Ryan Wesley Routh, was arrested after fleeing the scene. In Springfield, Ohio, bomb threats shut down schools and public buildings after Trump spread false claims that immigrants were eating a…
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Today’s Headlines: The Department of Homeland Security has designated January 6th, the date for certifying the presidential election, as a National Special Security Event, ensuring heightened security similar to events like the Super Bowl. This move was requested by Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser. Meanwhile, Attorney General Merrick Garland re…
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Today’s Headlines: Following the debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, both attended the 9/11 remembrance ceremony in New York alongside President Biden, JD Vance, and others. Harris and Biden also participated in memorial events in Pennsylvania and at the Pentagon. The debate attracted 67 million viewers, w…
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Between Trump bragging about talking to Putin, to his claims of people eating their pets, Tuesday's debate makes us wonder if people are finally getting tired of Trump's act, and are ready for some normality in the White House. Considered a win for Harris by all (even Newsmax's Geraldo Rivera) Sami & V break down the biggest moments for Harris, and…
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Today’s Headlines: Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump went head-to-head in a debate, while Taylor Swift made waves by endorsing Harris on Instagram shortly after. Meanwhile, Republican vice-presidential candidate JD Vance said that if he had been in Mike Pence’s position on January 6th, he would have asked states to subm…
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Today’s Headlines: The presidential debate is tonight on ABC News at 9pm ET. In disinformation news, Iran has escalated its efforts to interfere in U.S. elections, particularly through phishing attacks aimed at Donald Trump’s advisor Roger Stone and attempts on the Biden and Harris campaigns. The goal appears to be sowing discord and undermining Am…
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