This Week in Politics: Worse Than Watergate? Epstein Fallout Ep 3 S3 

Episode 3 Season 3

This week, we examine the growing national and international attention surrounding the Epstein files, which continue to raise questions about transparency, accountability, and the conduct of public officials. The political tension escalated further when Attorney General Pam Bondi clashed with members of the House of Representatives during a high‑profile hearing, drawing widespread scrutiny.

We also highlight a story rapidly gaining traction across social media, reflecting the broader public debate and the shifting landscape of political discourse.

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Let’s Get Into That Political Tea. Episode 2 - Season 3

Get your mugs ready, Tea Sippers — we’re diving into a fresh pot. This episode kicks off with a look at the origins of Black History Month and how its purpose has evolved, expanded, and been reclaimed over generations.

From there, the political tea is piping. Recent racist posts circulating on Trump’s social platform sparked immediate backlash across major media outlets, while his allies insist the outrage is misplaced and that he wasn’t the one who posted it. The fallout from the Epstein files continues to ripple, raising new questions about accountability and the public figures who still choose to stand by him — history will remember their choices.

Across the Atlantic, even the monarchy is taking action as investigations and title removals shake up long‑protected institutions. Back home, the Super Bowl halftime show is stirring debate, and Bad Bunny used his Grammy moment to call out the regime and double down on the issues he’s been championing.

We’re also unpacking the growing national conversation around marijuana policy. Will decriminalization finally gain traction across the Midwest? Wisconsin lawmakers remain split, and the political divide is as loud as ever.

Pour a cup and settle in — the tea is hot, the stakes are high, and we’re breaking it all down.

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Tea sippers, buckle those seatbelts because Dr. Long is kicking off Season 3 with a political brew hotter than a July sidewalk. Now, Let’s Get Into That Political Tea, we sprint through the chaos of Don Lemon’s dramatic arrest, side‑eye the whole “Maga Minaj” situation, and check in on Minnesota’s pressure‑cooker politics with Amy Klobuchar, Tim Walz, and the wild fallout from the Alex Pretti murder. Midterm chatter heats up as Trump’s approval rating dips, the DOJ plays peekaboo with the Epstein files, and the Melania biopic collapses under scandal and bad reviews. Dr. Long also honors the legendary Catherine O’Hara before closing with a global gag: even countries restricting LGBTQ rights are secretly binging Heated Rivalry like it’s state‑sponsored entertainment. Get ready, tea sippers — the political tea is boiling.

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Clock the News - EP 6 S 2

Greenland: Why does the US think it should own it?

MAGA Minaj; PDfiles protecting other PDfiles?

ICE Murders an ICU Nurse in Minnesota named Alex Pretti; Gov Walz then activates the Minnesota National Guard.

Members of Congress are calling for the 25th Amendment to be invoked against DJT.

TikTok is now an American company, but is America any safer?

And on to another ICE storm, the weather is COLD. Stay warm.

We end this episode on a positive note. A group of monks is peacefully walking to Washington, DC to raise awareness of kindness and love. 

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Season 2, Episode 5 — S2E5

The Winds of Change and the Whiplash of Drama

We’re stirring the pot and updating the plot — starting with a major podcast announcement that sets the tone for what’s brewing next.

ICE is back in the headlines, and let’s just say history repeating itself is not the kind of throwback anyone asked for. The FBI raiding a reporter’s home raises serious questions about press freedom, while the administration’s messaging continues to clash with reality. Polls suggest younger Americans may be shifting politically, and we discuss what that could mean. Plus, we take a look at the proposed tax breaks for the 2025 filing season and whether they’ll hit your wallet or miss entirely.

The Reali‑Tea:

Now for the mess we sip with intention.

NeNe Leakes is officially back on Bravo — the door wasn’t just open, it was revolving. Candiace tells Carlos King she doesn’t hate Ashley “Forehead” Darby; she’s simply operating under emotional duress, your honor. RHOSLC delivers a reunion that’s equal parts frosty and fiery, and Monica Garcia has thoughts she’s more than happy to share.

Drag Race is serving a fierce cast this season, and we’ve already seen our first queen sashay away. And to close things out on a hopeful note, we spotlight The Trevor Project and some genuinely uplifting news.

A little heat, a little hope, and a whole lot of tea — Episode 5 pours it all.

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We begin with a comprehensive look at the week’s major developments. In Minneapolis, the investigation into the death of Rene Good continues, alongside ongoing protests, official statements, and the broader community fallout. We also cover the escalating standoff in Washington, where a former president has refused to testify before Congress, prompting contempt proceedings.

Additional national updates include the continued delay in releasing the Epstein files as the House of Representatives takes the Department of Justice to court, renewed debate over whether marijuana and hemp could be reclassified after seven years, and the growing wave of restrictions on transgender care for minors across several states.

The Reali‑Tea:

Now for the chaos we sip on. The Traitors is serving shockwaves with Momma Donna revealed as a Traitor, Swifties spiraling, and Michael Rapaport becoming the most‑hated Faithful on television. Over on RHOP, the ladies are battling a house with no running water and accommodations that absolutely do not meet their standards — plus rumors swirl as two Housewives may be dating women.

Speculation is bubbling about a potential RHOSLC spin‑off, while MAGA Minaj is catching stray commentary on Watch What Happens Live. And we close with the Married to Medicine reunion, where Dr. Heavenly is introducing a new family dynamic that has everyone talking.

A week of heavy headlines and high‑octane drama — poured hot.

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We begin this episode on a more serious note. Renee Nicole Good was killed during an encounter with ICE agents in Minnesota, and we take time to discuss what happened, the community response, and the broader implications.

Later, we examine the proposed legislation aimed at limiting President Trump’s war powers and what it could mean moving forward.

From there, the tone shifts as we turn to pop culture. Cardi B has a few pointed words for people who owe her money, Karen from The Real Housewives of Potomac is making an early return, and questions swirl around Amanda from The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and her reputation for one‑upping, attention‑seeking, and possible scheming.

We also break down the chaotic Real Housewives of Salt Lake City finale, then speculate about the secret traitor on The Traitors.

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The new year is already unhinged. Maduro was arrested, Venezuela’s power vacuum is giving full telenovela energy, and the rumor mill is spinning wild fantasies about annexing Cuba and even Greenland.

Bravo is in full meltdown mode: RHOSLC is a snow‑globe of fights, breakups, and trailer‑level chaos, while RHOP and RHOA keep the drama pipeline overflowing. Canada’s Drag Race is serving northern excellence, and RuPaul’s Drag Race premieres with Cardi B, a design challenge, and — the gag — no talent show to start the season.

We wrap with a smarter, shadier alternative to your tired New Year’s resolutions.

Season 2 stays global, glam, and gloriously messy. Let’s sip.

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We’re opening the new season of Clock the Tea with a kettle whistling so high that it's hard to find the note! Mamdani’s inauguration is here, a Heated Rivalry is bubbling up, and Drag Race returns January 2nd to recalibrate the gay universe.

Bravo‑land is also buzzing with speculation of Nene's return and Heather Dubrow's departure from OC. Stay tuned in because we’re also breaking down the evolution of queer language — and circling back to Maga Minaj to spill the hottest, freshest, sizzling tea.

Season 2 starts now, loud, proud, and fully caffeinated. Let’s sip!

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In a year‑end bonus episode, this queer Black man gives it to you straight with no chaser. Maga‑Minaj hits the TPUSA stage and sends the internet to a rolling boil, while fresh PDF files drop and spark another round of headlines and speculation about the sitting president. It’s messy, it’s hot, and the tea is fully steeped. It’s the perfect chaotic sip to close out 2025.

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