This week, we’re recapping The Valley episode 8 — and things are getting weird. Jax pops back in, and honestly? We’re officially freaked the eff out. The Janet drama is spiraling (again), and we have thoughts.

Plus, we’re breaking down the pop culture headlines that stopped us mid-scroll: there’s a ruling in the Justin Baldoni v. Blake Lively case, and are Mila and Ashton actually separated? Let’s get into it.

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This week, Harvard’s not backing down in its fight against the Trump administration, Elon’s making headlines — and the “Big Beautiful Bill” may be hiding more than just budget cuts. We’re breaking down the Supreme Court’s move on tariffs, the truth behind DOGE’s so-called savings, and what Elon actually cut to get there.

Plus: Gaza ceasefire updates, Jake Tapper’s new book dominating CNN coverage, and the COVID vaccine funding rollback. From pop culture spin to political power grabs — we’re unpacking what’s real, what’s noise, and what it all means.

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This week on the pod: In our pop culture catch-up, we unpack the latest from the Diddy civil trial and the unexpected name-drop of Britney Spears. Cass grieves the Swifties’ heartbreak over Taylor’s AMAs snub, and we dig into the Give Them Lala episode where Brittany finally shares more about that Ring camera footage we still haven’t seen.

We dive into The Valley episode 7, where our collective nightmare materializes—Jax is back, broadcasting from rehab with those all-too-familiar “I’ve changed” monologues. (We’ve heard this one before). Meanwhile, we’re genuinely thrilled to see Brittany standing firm, surrounded by love, support, and hopefully, a lawyer. #FreeBrittany

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This week we recap some pop culture headlines that have us worried for some of our favorite childhood stars. Justin Bieber’s weird Mother’s Day post, bizarre performance with SZA, a sketchy welcome-back to Chris Brown, and… is he broke? Meanwhile, Britney Spears is apologizing for lighting up on a plane with a incoherent rant on Instagram.

On the political front, we break down Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” which just passed the House by one vote. It’s a brutal attack on Medicaid, SNAP, and working families—so yes, we’re mad. Also: student visa chaos, Education Department layoffs, FEMA aid denied, and more corruption than we can fit in one breath.

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This week we recap The Valley Season 2, Episode 6. Another week without Jax is another week Lauren is happy, but the topic of discussion is about whether a new villian has emerged.

We also catch up on some pop culture news featuring MORE Justin Baldoni v Blake Lively.

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This week, we get fired up about what it’ll take for the Democratic Party to actually be the party of the people again. From Bernie’s sidelined revolution to AOC’s rising influence, we unpack how the left can reclaim the working and middle class — and why America’s political branding desperately needs a glow-up. Plus: Is John McCain the last Republican with a moral compass? And why does today’s GOP feel like a morality-free wasteland?

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This week, we dive headfirst into The Valley Season 2, Episode 4 — where Jesse is entering his evil villain era, we want Jax off our screens, and the whole cast is ovulating at once (we really are adults...).

We also break down the latest in pop culture: Diddy turned down a plea deal (???!!!) and the trial kicks off with jury selection. His lawyers make an interesting, albeit unsuccessful, case for why that infamous hotel video shouldn't be used. Plus, the war between Baldoni and Lively continues as The Guardian claims this is a right-wing attack on women, we disagree (sort of).

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Happy Friday! We’re breaking down the week’s political circus, from the fallout of new tariffs to that viral ABC interview where Trump comes off as either clueless or an award-winning liar—jury’s still out. We’re also spilling the tea on D.C.’s newest elite hangout: a pay-to-play “club” that offers access to politicians... if your wallet’s fat enough.

Plus, Trump tries to gaslight us into thinking his first 100 “Big, Beautiful” days were a triumph (spoiler: no), Musk's DOGE might actually be costing taxpayers, and RFK Jr. claims he’s all about the kids—but what's the real plan? And yes, watching Elon Musk sulk brings us a little joy. Just a little. 😏

This week on the pod, we dive into The Valley Episode 3 — and let’s just say, with Jax in rehab, the drama feels... suspiciously manufactured. Are we bad people for kinda missing the chaos? 😬 We're unpacking Danny's maybe-accidental-maybe-just-scripted offense toward Jasmine and her girlfriend, and asking the big question: is this a real rift or just Bravo bait? Plus, the boys' group chat is giving major reminds us that shady men will always find someone just as shady to keep secrets with.

Friday we will have an episode all about what happened this week in politics. We really hope to see you then!

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Extra Extra!

• Cassie went to the VPR bar crawl that Jax talks about on his podcast and she has some qualms with the story he tells, including details about the thong heard around the world.
• We talk about our takeaways from all the extra interviews the valley cast have done (spoiler, jax is lying still)
• Some good news in politics to lead you through the weekend

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