Getting Hammered®

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March 30, 2022The Slap Heard 'Round the World
None of us would've known the Oscars had even happening if it weren't for Will Smith smacking the [bleep] out of Chris Rock on stage. Mary Katharine and Vic have thoughts on that, as well as President Joe Biden's gaffes on the Russian-Ukraine War. Finally, Mary Katharine fears for the safety of her state, as Duke and UNC face off in the Final Four.

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00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show
13:27 - Segment: The News You Need to Know
13:44 - Actor Will Smith slaps the sh*t out of comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars on Sunday
31:59 - President Joe Biden’s team forced to do clean-up after he demands for a regime change in Russia during speech in Poland
43:28 - Duke to face University of North Carolina in the Final Four

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58 min
March 25, 2022What's Worse?
The Washington Post says the line of questioning facing Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson is worse than the inquiries Justice Brett Kavanaugh endured during his nomination. Mary Katharine and Vic aren't so sure. Russia's invasion of Ukraine stalls, gains are now racist, and our ever-so-grateful hosts read some rave reviews from the Hammerheads!

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00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show
10:25 - Segment: The News You Need to Know
10:44 - Russia's Ukraine invasion stalls
16:51 - Updates on Senate hearings for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson
19:00 - The Washington Post says senators have treated Brown Jackson far worse that Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who was accused without evidence of committing gang rape
30:34 - Justice Clarence Thomas hospitalized with infection
31:28 - An update on masking guidance
40:33 - Gains are racist? An MSNBC opinion writer asks...

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58 min
March 23, 2022Underprepared and Overcaffeinated
And do they have a show for you! The New York Times, after a year and a half, finally gives credibility to the Hunter Biden laptop story; confirmation hearings begin for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson; and some states temporarily eliminate gas taxes to help drivers face skyrocketing prices at the pump.

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00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show
06:58 - Segment: The News You Need to Know
08:38 - The New York Times confirms the legitimacy of Hunter Biden's laptop and emails
21:00 - Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson faces Senate hearing
35:44 - Drivers in some states could see some relief, as legislatures move to temporarily remove gas taxes
39:43 - Democrats change their tunes on masks and other coronavirus mitigation strategies
43:58 - Harris notes the significance of the "passage of time" at a reading event in Louisiana

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57 min
March 18, 2022We're All Zoomers Now
Happy St. Paddy's Day! Mary Katharine and Vic fact-check some common misperceptions about the holiday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urges Congress for support for his country via Zoom, and former CNN host Chris Cuomo sues the network on allegations that they smeared his integrity (spoiler: we think he did that one on his own).

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00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show
12:02 - Segment: The News You Need to Know
12:07 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to Congress
19:45 - One step forward, two steps back for masking during flight
22:03 - Senator Mitt Romney sides with Democrats on measure that would have ended mask mandates in federal childcare facilities
25:25 - Former CNN host Chris Cuomo sues the network for $125, they smeared his journalistic integrity
35:53 - Happy St. Paddy’s Day! Mary Katharine and Vic debunk myths about the holiday

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Mary Katharine's column on the Cuomo brothers

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50 min
March 16, 2022Counterpoint: No
No. Just no. With allergies, with Russia, with gas prices, with poorly designed logos... You get the point.

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00:12 - Segment: Welcome to the Show
09:55 - Segment: The News You Need to Know
10:04 - An update on Russia's invasion of Ukraine
17:47 - White House invites TikTokers to talk gas prices
22:45 - The View's Ana Navarro. Keith Olbermann says feds should investigate journalists and citizens acting as "Russian assets"
27:26 - Crime spikes in Washington, D.C., Seattle, other big cities
32:51 - Australian government reveals new phallic-shaped logo for women's organization
35:22 - NBA star Kyrie Irving's vaccine controversy takes a turn as restrictions lift
42:11 - Longtime NFL quarterback Tom Brady "unretires," says he'll return to Tampa Bay next season

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52 min
March 11, 2022You get canceled! You get canceled! Everyone gets canceled!
We have lots to cover this week as inflation soars and cancelations soar even higher. BUT most importantly, we have a very special appearance from baby Holly.

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0:34 - Youth in the Kitchen
3:59 - MKH keeps her promise
6:52 - When kids know they are funny.
8:00 - The Ukraine Update
13:58 - A word from the Kamala fan club
15:27 - Inflation Inflation Inflation
21:01 - More dumb canceling
26:44 - Let's actually read the bill, folks
33:09 - NYT piles on their own contributor
38:58 - Democrats have new concerns
43:21 - Sad news for coffee drinkers

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53 min
March 09, 2022 Playing Softball With The CDC
We hope you filled your tank before the new sanctions hit! This week we're celebrating anniversaries, watching the press play softball with their favorite institution, and figuring out who we would be in Red Dawn.

0:50 - MKH celebrates another anniversary
10:19 - Lent Watch 2022
13:29- CDC Softballs
21:42 - The unmasking is happening?!?
29:01 - Doctor admits he got COVID wrong
33:57 - Inflation is everywhere
40:55 - Let's confirm our priors!
44:51 - What the heck is going on with baseball
52:21 - Ukraine coverage/journalists worth following!

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1 hr
March 04, 2022 No More Cussin'
Lent is here and we're giving it all we got. This week we're recapping SOTU, checking in with Chris Cuomo, and watchin' the Wheel of Fortune.

Times:0:31 - Ash Wednesday3:08 - Cussin' and Swearin'5:55 - SOTU Housekeepin'10:13 - Vic punches up Biden's speech14:49 - An abortion bill, right now?19:45 - The Ukraine Update30:15 - Did you guys miss Cuomo?33:55 - Wheel of . . . many things40:00 - Relax, no one remembers that thing you did.

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48 min
March 02, 2022Before You Pour Out That Vodka . . .
There are many things to clear up this week, including how to pronounce Kyiv and which vodka SHOULD NOT be poured out.

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1:14 - Vic does Vegas
3:57 - MKH runs into Vic at a party
6:53 - Personal delivery of a letter to the people of Ukraine
9:58 - Russia, Ukraine, and the correct pronunciation of Kiev
25:57 - The gang previews and reviews SOTU at the same time
32:38 - Oh, good. Another update to the mask mandate.
40:20 - Look, SNL had a good skit!
42:30 - Dem Governors are partying at Deathsantis's place
43:40 - Before you pour out that Vodka . . .

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56 min
February 25, 2022Hand Over The Mimosa
This week's show starts on a heavier note as Russia invades Ukraine, but ends on a sweeter note with a bear and his relatable appetite.
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00:13 - Segment: Welcome to the Show
04:04 - The new world order and ground war in Europe
26:25 - NYT's article on Schools and Parent's frustrations
39:58 - New study on school closures causing cognitive delays
51:15 - Canada is revoking the use of the emergency act
56:10 - Frank The Tank continues to wreak havoc on Lake Tahoe

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1 hr 14 min