Amanda and Sami react to the avalanche of weekend news stories, from “The Activist” pivoting its approach to France’s fury over submarines. Then they look behind the curtain of the barriers to passing the $3.5 trillion Biden agenda, including Kyrsten Sinema’s pharmaceutical funding and Manchin’s connections to fossil fuels. Plus, why the University of Virginia forged his daughter’s business degree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

Amanda and Sami react to the avalanche of weekend news stories, from “The Activist” pivoting its approach to France’s fury over submarines. Then they look behind the curtain of the barriers to passing the $3.5 trillion Biden agenda, including Kyrsten Sinema’s pharmaceutical funding and Manchin’s connections to fossil fuels. Plus, why the University of Virginia forged his daughter’s business degree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amanda and Sami react to the avalanche of weekend news stories, from “The Activist” pivoting its approach to France’s fury over submarines. Then they look behind the curtain of the barriers to passing the $3.5 trillion Biden agenda, including Kyrsten Sinema’s pharmaceutical funding and Manchin’s connections to fossil fuels. Plus, why the University of Virginia forged his daughter’s business degree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices" rel="noopener noreferrer">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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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 information you need to be an empowered citizen, without the side of despair to keep you up at night.
For constant news updates, sign up for the Sup email newsletter at betches.com/newsletters and follow us on Instagram at @betches_news. And follow V on TikTok and Instagram @underthedesknews.

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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 information you need to be an empowered citizen, without the side of despair to keep you up at night. For constant news updates, sign up for the Sup email newsletter at betches.com/newsletters and follow us on Instagram at @betches_news. And follow V on TikTok and Instagram @underthedesknews. Watch American Fever Dream On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebetchesnews

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