Angst & Daisies

On this week's episode, Steve baked an Inauguration cake, Caroline flips out over Michelle Obama's pansuit, they both rave about Amanda Gorman's stirring oration, and Steve rants about the hypocrisy behind so many of the insurrectionists being released on house arrest. After that, Steve and Caroline talk to Iris Cruet-Rubio, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Founder of Miracles Counseling Center in Los Angeles, about the importance of positive mental health, the red flags of depression and anxiety, self-care strategies, and how to plan the next chapter post-Covid.

Coming late February - the first installment of our Bipartisan Book Club - where Steve, Dave the Republican, and Resident Zoomer Sydney Foreman explore various writing that might challenge our long held beliefs. First up - Ta-Nehisi Coates' Between the World and Me. Send us your thoughts at [email protected].

If you or someone you know needs mental health or crisis support, you can contact any of the following hotlines:

National Domestic Violence Hotline - thehotline.org | 1.800.799.SAFE (7233)
National Dating Abuse Helpline - loveisrespect.org | 1.866.331.9474 | text LOVEIS to 22522
National Sexual Assault Hotline - 1.800.656.4673
National Suicide Prevention lifeline - suicidepreventionlifeline.org | 1.800.273.8255

To learn more about Iris Cruet-Rubio, LMFT and Miracles Counseling Center in Los Angeles, visit miraclescc.org | fb and ig: @miraclescounseling

hosts: Caroline Aaron and Steve Saporito | producer: Eric Anderson

Recorded just before New Years Eve - before we won the Senate, and before the horrific events on January 6 - we chat with Dave the Republican, and Caroline's daughter Sydney, about new year's resolutions, pandemic takeout, and how the Democrats and Republicans should evolve as parties. Come for the bubbly, stay for the spirited discussion about universal basic income...

We'll be back with regular episodes after the Inauguration! Plus, stay tuned for news about our 2021 Angst & Daisies Book Club - starting this February with Ta-Nehisi Coates "Between the World And Me".

Stay safe out there.

Hosted by Caroline Aaron and Steve Saporito. Produced by Eric Anderson.

In the first of two special episodes to start 2021, Steve and Caroline reflect on the failed insurrection, Trump's second impeachment, and what we need to do to restore integrity into our politics. Has the line finally been crossed where enough of the GOP says it's had enough of the Big Lie? Based on the number of Representatives who refused to wear masks while they were in lockdown, there's a long road ahead. But banning Trump and QAnon bots from Twitter is sure a good start!

Stay safe and remember to take time to breathe.

Hosted by Caroline Aaron and Steve Saporito. Produced by Eric Anderson.

We finally have reached the end of this unending year, with some light at the end of the tunnel indicating a better, happier, more humane one lies ahead. To celebrate, Steve and Caroline threw their version of a virtual holiday party, and they've invited some of our their favorite past guests to check in and look ahead to the new year. First up, Josh Rubin of Witness at the Border, and Sister Susan [COMPLETE HER INFO] to catch up on the tremendous work they are doing for the migrant and refugee population. Then, it's a boozy chat about Christmas favorites with our friends at Bar Crawl Radio podcast. Caroline knows what she wants to give Trump for Christnmas, and we all predict when we'll feel a sense of normalcy in 2021.

Thank you to everyone who has listened and joined us in advocacy this past year. We hope you all have a safe, happy, and better 2021.

The fight in Georgia still isn't over - visit fairfight.com to see how you can help us take back the Senate!

Please visit Witenss at the Border and Donate or Take Actions to help: https://www.witnessattheborder.org

This week, we're exploring the idea of gratitude. For four years, our country has been missing a leader capable of showing empathy and gratitude. What impact has that had on our society? What is the state of generosity during the pandemic? Steve and Caroline explore these questions, Producer Eric walks us through the #GivingTuesday movement, we all share some charitable organizations we support on a regular basis, plus we talk about the philanthropist of the moment - Dolly Parton!

We're so close to taking back the Senate - support the GA runoffs by visiting fairfight.com.

To support the organizations mentioned during this episode:
Los Angeles Rebellion (Inclusivity in Sports) - larebellion.org
Break the Cycle (Teen Dating Violence) - breakthecycle.org | loveisrespect.org
the Harmony Project (Arts for Low Income Families) - harmony-project.org
Bronx Defenders (Legal Aid and Social Advocacy) - bronxdefenders.org

Producer: Eric Anderson
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On today's episode, is there a chance the Supreme Court might actually uphold the ACA? Would it be fun to be a supreme court justice? And what other dirty tricks are up Trump's sleeve as we inch closer to Biden's Inauguration? Steve and Caroline try to answer these questions as they dive into the week's headlines. Plus, Steve talks about how we can all help Jon Ossoff and Rev. Warnock win their Georgia Runoffs and take back the Senate. And we introduce the new guy helping steer the A&D ship into a new post-Trump era. We're live at the Supreme Courtyard by Marriott!

Support the GA Runoffs - Visit Fair Fight at fairfight.com to make a donation.

We have a new President and Vice-President Elect! Congratulations to Joe Biden and Kamala Harris for their decisive victory.

This week's episode is now a time capsule of sorts - Caroline and Steve recorded conversations on Election Day and 48 hours later (when the race still hadn't been called.) They give their impressions of their impressions of many down ballot races, Caroline wonders if the Republicans will govern differently moving forward, and Steve defends the Democrats need to declare this election a mandate. We have two must-win runoff elections in Georgia, and a lot of faith in Stacey Abrams and the brilliant organizers down there, so the fight for democracy continues...

As a bonus, we tacked on some of our favorite moments from President-Elect Biden and Vice President Elect Harris' speeches from Saturday evening. Feels good to call them that doesn't it?

On this week's episode, the Pope approved same sex civil unions, the Director of National Intelligence claimed Iran is conducting a disinformation campaign to hurt the President, COVID is on the rise while the Senate still hasn't approved additional stimulus, and Rudy Guiliani got caught with his hands down his pants. Just a normal week in Trump Town.

It's our final episode before the election. If you haven't voted, make a plan to drop off a ballot at your polling center or vote in person. We'll see you on the other side...

Caroline's Pandemic Recommendation of the Week:
The Way I See It focusfeatures.com/the-way-i-see-it

Support the candidates we mentioned today!
Stephanie Schmid (US Congress, NJ-04) StephanieforNewJersey.com
Lesly Figueroa (Mayor, Coachella Valley) LeslyforCoachellaMayor.com

A Crisis of Comprehension:

In this week's episode, Caroline and Steve discuss the Amy Covid Barrett confirmation hearings, the GOP's public motivations vs private opinions caught on tape (#HypocrisyInAction). Caroline gets inspired by Stacey Abrams (we call that Tuesday around here!). Plus, Steve's going Poll Watching on Election Day and Caroline attends a Zoom-Mitzvah!

Everyone should watch "All In - The Fight For Democracy"
https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08FRQQKD5/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

Debate Before Diagnosis

We the debate last week we recorded this the following evening and unfortunately didn't get a chance to edit it before yesterday.... We promise you we will have a lot to say about the Rose Garden Masacre next week!