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Morning Announcements

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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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American Fever Dream

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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: The International Criminal Court (ICC) is reportedly considering issuing arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other senior Israeli officials for their actions during the Gaza military campaign. Netanyahu reportedly asked President Biden to help prevent the ICC from issuing these warrants. Additionally…
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Today’s Headlines: This week's diplomatic efforts in Gaza see Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Saudi Arabia for ceasefire and hostage negotiations, with President Biden cautioning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against escalating assaults on Rafah. The Israeli military's call-up of reserve soldiers indicates rising tensions. Meanwhil…
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Today’s Headlines: The Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday regarding whether Donald Trump has absolute immunity from prosecution due to his actions while president in attempting to overturn the 2020 election, arguing that anything a president does can be considered an "official act." Trump's attorney even suggested that assassinating a pol…
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Today’s Headlines: Congress passed a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, along with a TikTok ban, allowing TikTok up to a year to secure a sale to an American company. Hamas released a video of an Israeli-American hostage, increasing pressure for negotiations. In Arizona, a grand jury indicted 18 people, including Trump…
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Topics: President Biden signed a bill that will force TikTok’s Chinese parent company to divest from its U.S. operations or face a nationwide ban. V updates us on the details of this bill and the consequences TikTok will face if they do not cooperate. Sami is joined by Jesse Washington, film director of Hip-Hop And The White House, a documentary th…
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Today’s Headlines: Yesterday was the second day of testimony in Defendant Donald's criminal trial, which was filled with drama. While there won't be any cameras in the courtroom, the New York State Court System announced that transcripts of each day's proceedings will be published on their website due to "unparalleled public interest." Former Natio…
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2:40 TEMP CHECK: Sami and V check the nation’s pulse after Taylor Swift’s double album release and the discourse that followed. 11:56 MAIN NEWS: This week, Maine joined The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact (NPVIC). Under the proposed compact, each state would allocate all its electoral votes to whoever wins the national popular vote for pre…
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Today’s Headlines: In this episode, the Biden administration is considering sanctioning an Israeli military unit, Netzah Yehuda, known for its far-right ideology and comprised of ultra-Orthodox Jewish soldiers. This follows reports of the unit's reactivation after it was moved out of the West Bank due to convictions for torturing Palestinian detain…
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Today’s Headlines: The House of Representatives passed $95 billion in foreign aid packages for Ukraine, Taiwan, and Israel, with $60 billion allocated for Ukraine, $26 billion for Israel, $8 billion for Taiwan, and $9 billion for humanitarian aid in Gaza and the West Bank. Additionally, they approved a measure allowing the sale of frozen assets of …
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Today’s Headlines: Jury selection for Donald Trump's trial progressed swiftly, with 12 jurors seated and an alternate, though two were dismissed for reasons including anti-Trump social media posts. To safeguard juror anonymity, Judge Juan Merchan barred media from reporting juror details. Additionally, Trump's civil cases related to his January 6th…
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Today’s Headlines: In Congress, the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas quickly adjourned after senators deemed the articles of impeachment unconstitutional, while whistleblowers from Boeing testified before a Senate subcommittee, criticizing the company's safety culture. In the House of Representatives, a resolution…
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TEMP CHECK: Sami and V discuss the 4B movement which renounces dating men, marriage, sex with men, and having children. It originated in South Korea in 2019 with 4,000 members, but now TikTok has caught wind and amassed over 60K videos with some form of #4B. MAIN NEWS: In the midst of his trial, Donald Trump drops a sneak peek of what we can expect…
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Today’s Headlines: Israel plans retaliation against Iran's strike, despite U.S. advisement against offensive action. The U.S. announces new sanctions on Iran's missile and drone program. In Donald Trump's criminal trial, seven jurors were selected, and he labeled it a "Biden-inspired witch hunt." The Supreme Court hears oral arguments on whether fe…
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We’re switching/SWISHing it up this week, with our mini-sode today and our main episode out on Thursday, because there is just so much rolling news right now. Today, Sami and V are joined by Kara Swisher, tech journalist, Pivot co-host, co-founder of Recode, and New York Times bestselling author of Burn Book. Her memoir chronicles her decades-long …
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Today’s Headlines: Donald Trump's first criminal trial started with jury selection which is expected to last up to two weeks. Trump, present throughout, unsuccessfully sought to modify the trial schedule. Prosecutors are emphasizing election interference, supported by evidence linking "hush money" payments to the 2016 election. The judge allowed Na…
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Today’s Headlines: The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) warned of retaliation against Israel following the attack on a consulate building in Syria. They seized an Israeli-affiliated cargo ship and launched approximately 350 strikes on Israel, mostly intercepted. President Biden reportedly deterred Israeli counterattack support. The IRGC dec…
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Today’s Headlines: In Arizona, Republican lawmakers blocked a bill aimed at repealing the state's 1864 abortion ban, with one Republican briefly supporting the repeal before a colleague moved to adjourn, effectively stalling the vote. Meanwhile, the Biden administration announced a major gun control measure, closing the gun show loophole and requir…
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Today’s Headlines: House Republicans, led by Matt Gaetz, sabotaged a procedural vote to start debate on the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, citing concerns over an exclusionary amendment that Trump claimed would protect Americans but others argued would dismantle the program. By blocking the debate, any chance to advoc…
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Today’s Headlines: ​​Arizona's Supreme Court upheld a near-total abortion ban, initially enacted in 1864, which makes nearly all abortion procedures illegal, without exceptions for rape or incest, to be enforced within 45 days. However, efforts to counteract this ban are already in motion, with plans to amend the state constitution directly on the …
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Today’s Headlines: As the six-month mark since Hamas’s October 7th massacre passes, Israel announces the withdrawal of most army brigades from southern Gaza. The IDF completes operations in Khan Younis to regroup for a planned incursion into Rafah. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hints at an imminent invasion while mediators discuss poten…
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Topics: The king of subprime car loans, Don Hankey, stepped forward to offer Trump his $175 million bond — but will he even be allowed to pay it? State Attorney General Letitia James is questioning whether Hankey's insurance group, Knight Company, is qualified to issue bonds in New York and that's even if the funds are legitimate. Following the Sup…
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Today’s Headlines: In response to a tense phone call between President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu, Israel has taken action by opening the Erez border crossing for humanitarian aid and facilitating increased aid from Jordan, alongside addressing a communication breakdown regarding a strike on a humanitarian convoy. Meanwhile, the US economy …
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Today’s Headlines: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting pressure from multiple fronts, notably following a phone call with President Biden regarding the killing of seven humanitarian aid workers by Israeli airstrikes. Biden warned that continued US support hinges on immediate steps to protect civilians and aid workers, prompting…
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Today’s Headlines: In recent developments concerning Donald Trump, he made inflammatory remarks about immigrants during campaign speeches and launched a new website, BidenBloodBath.com, criticizing the Biden administration's border policies. Additionally, Trump filed a lawsuit against two co-founders of Trump Media, parent company of Truth Social, …
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Today’s Headlines: Seven aid workers from the World Central Kitchen, led by Chef José Andrés, were killed in Gaza by Israeli airstrikes after unloading over 100 tons of food. The incident, despite clear markings and prior notification to the IDF, has sparked global condemnation and raised concerns about the safety of humanitarian workers. Fallout i…
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Topics: Republicans call President Biden anti-Catholic because he dared to acknowledge Trans Day of Visibility, which fell on the same day as Easter Sunday Family members of the late labor leader César Chavez tell RFK Jr. to stop using their dad’s likeness for clout. A major dive into Beyonce’s new album Cowboy Carter and its history lessons, plus …
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Today’s Headlines: In a flurry of international and domestic developments, tensions escalate in the Middle East as Iran's Revolutionary Guard reports Israeli airstrikes on the Iranian consulate in Syria, resulting in casualties, prompting Israel to heighten embassy security. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces plans to en…
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Today’s Headlines: Over the weekend, thousands of Israelis protested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, demanding a new election, amidst ongoing ceasefire negotiations and Netanyahu's recent hernia surgery. Meanwhile, fallout from a recent bridge collapse in Baltimore is estimated to halt operations at the Port of Baltimore for approxi…
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Today’s Headlines: The International Court of Justice orders Israel to ensure unhindered humanitarian aid access to Gaza, as the UN warns of impending famine, despite Israeli officials denying any restrictions. Meanwhile, in Georgia, the vice chairman of the Republican Party, Brian Pritchard, is found to have illegally voted nine times and is penal…
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Topics: Sami is joined by Emily Amick to provide an update on Kate Middleton and how the public reacted to the conclusion of the royal conspiracies. V interviews Julie F. Kay, Executive Director and Co-Founder of The Abortion Coalition of Telemedicine (ACT), on how the Supreme Court is attempting to limit abortion access. Learn more about your ad c…
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Today’s Headlines: In a rapid turnaround from earlier decisions, Israel announces its return to hostage and ceasefire negotiations, sending two officials to Washington DC next week. Discussions are centered on Israel's potential operation in Rafah, yet to materialize at the scale promised by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Amidst the royal drama…
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Topics: Run For Something’s latest research revealed that 61% of young democrats say they are most likely to turn out to vote if there is a young progressive candidate running. NBC hires Ronna McDaniel as an on-air commentator and faces major backlash. Truth Social has made a surprise IPO on the NASDAQ and its biggest investor is the company founde…
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Today’s Headlines: Top news today is a mix of tragedy and controversy. The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed after a cargo ship crashed into it, leaving 6 people missing and presumed dead. Rebuilding the bridge will take years. On another front, the Supreme Court heard arguments in a case that could limit access to medication abortion…
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Today’s Headlines: The Supreme Court is considering a case on the abortion medication mifepristone, which is used in a majority of US abortions. The case questions whether the FDA overstepped its authority by making the drug easier to access. Mifepristone is safe and has been FDA approved since 2000. In separate legal news, Donald Trump got a reduc…
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Today’s Headlines: The attack in Moscow was perpetrated by ISIS-Khorasan (ISIS-K), an offshoot of the Islamic State, aiming to establish an Islamic caliphate in Afghanistan, Pakistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. At least 137 people were killed and 60 injured in the concert hall attack. Russian security services apprehended 11 individuals, includi…
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Today’s Headlines: Secretary of State Antony Blinken has submitted a draft resolution to the UN Security Council urging an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, with the Biden administration exerting pressure on Israel for cessation. In Congress, the release of a $1.2 trillion government funding bill has taken center stage, highlighting key provisions impac…
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Today’s Headlines: The declaration by both the World Bank and World Health Organization of an imminent risk of catastrophic famine in Gaza, potentially affecting over 1 million people, underscores the dire humanitarian situation in the region, with already over 2 million facing acute food insecurity. Tensions escalate as the Israeli military contem…
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Topics: An overview of Emily Amick’s Substack piece: Kate Middleton & the Conspiratization of Modern Mass Communications Identifying how conspiracies become discredited to cover up truth. Is it malevolence or is it just messiness? Pre-order Democracy in Retrograde: How to Make Changes Big and Small in Our Country and in Our Lives Learn more about y…
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Today’s Headlines: Yesterday's elections saw President Biden and Donald Trump secure easy victories in their respective presidential primaries in Illinois, Kansas, and Ohio, setting the stage for the upcoming general election. Of particular note was the Republican Senate primary in Ohio, won by Trump-backed candidate Bernie Moreno, who will challen…
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Topics: Discussing the rising issue of “Moral Narcissism”. A primer on what’s happening in Haiti Shouting out Democratic candidates that voted against the TikTok ban. The gap in our court system that allows hypothetical court cases to make it to the Supreme Court without consequence. Come back on Thursday for a minisode where V, Sami, and @emilyiny…
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