Government & Politics & Social Justice Episodes:
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THE MONDAY EDIT: White House Ballroom, Kristi Noem’s Private Jet, Louvre Thieves
This week, we’re talking: some big considerations following last week’s hypnosis episode, Halloween, money shame, soft-pitching “The Cancelistas,” speaking on panels, smoked fish, Ralph Lauren Christmas, the continued …
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THE MONDAY EDIT: Leaked Young Republicans Telegram Chat, Wigs, the Price of Milk
This week, we’re talking: Warning labels on wigs, The Drowsy Chaperone at Carnegie Hall, what hypnosis can do for you, the Politico article on Young Republican leaders and …
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THE MONDAY EDIT: Life of a Showgirl Debrief, Plenary Authority, Prosecuting Political Enemies
This week, we’re talking: a National amendment to enshrine abortion access as healthcare, JVN Holiday Box Gift sets, navigating online “therapy speak,” The Drowsy Chaperone at Carnegie Hall, …
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GETTING BETTER | How to Stay Hopeful (and Powerful) When Rights Are Under Threat — with Planned Parenthood’s Alexis McGill Johnson
Planned Parenthood President and CEO Alexis McGill Johnson is here and we are fired up! Alexis is leading the fight to protect reproductive freedom at a time when …
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THE MONDAY EDIT: AI Trump Memes, OBBBA Tax Breaks & Healthcare Cuts
We’re talking: WAYWARD’s No. 1 spot on Netflix, celeb sightings at The Corner Store, Figure Skating & Gymnastics on Peacock, bag etiquette, AI Trump posts, One Big Beautiful …
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THE MONDAY EDIT: The Non-Rapture, JVN on FOX News, Mariah Carey’s “Here For It All”
We’re talking: JVN’s singing career crossover, the Rapture (or lack thereof), our FOX News feature, Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 6 Premiere, razor blade COVID, NDM-CRE …
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GETTING BETTER | How To Actually Make An Impact with Rep. Jasmine Crockett
What happens when a razor-sharp elected official and a relentlessly curious host sit down to discuss what it takes to make lasting change? This week, JVN is joined …
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THE MONDAY EDIT: JVN talks NYFW, Updates on the Epstein Birthday Book, Mariah Carey in the Amazon
We’re talking: gun violence, New York Fashion Week Hair, Sylvia Browne resurgence, fist fights on the FYP, Epstein’s Birthday Book, pink dolphins, and Mariah Carey in the Amazon. …
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THE MONDAY EDIT: Clearing Up the GOP’s Smoke Screen Defense of Women’s Rights + Epstein Victims Speak Out
We’re talking: See You Next Tuesday’s, Creative Arts Emmy Awards 2025, aging out of concerts, the Epstein victims at the capitol building, US Open underdog stories, and answering …
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THE MONDAY EDIT: Cardi B In Court, Benson Boone Sings Adele, Nancy Mace’s Anti-Trans Attacks Explained
This week, we’re talking: medical misinformation, Anna Wintour sightings, the US Open, Benson Boone Kelly Clarkson-ing Adele, Nancy Mace’s anti-trans rhetoric, Princess Diana’s time capsule, answering late night …
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