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In this episode, Trump shuts down the government, indicts his political rival, and starts a fight with the Taliban... we’re here with another edition of Trumpdates to get you all caught up!

Then, Wren & Mabel ask what is the point of the UN? From giving leaders guilty of genocide a platform to kissing up to countries that violate treaties, hear from the Crisis Group on the fallout from last week’s United Nations General Assembly.

Finally, the official Sports Guy is back to break down the latest news from the NFL! We get into Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show, WAGs, the league getting more political and international, and what to expect from this season.

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In this episode, the Newsgirls sit down with former presidential candidate and Forward Party Founder Andrew Yang! He shares his hot takes on Trump’s latest actions, teaming up with Elon Musk, and whether or not he’ll run in 2028. 

Then, Wren & Mabel answer the question: why is the job market so bleak right now? Hear from an unemployment expert on how the economy and AI are taking away jobs and the STAGGERING latest labor statistics.

Finally, the Newsgirls take you under the sea to learn more about everyone’s favorite eight-armed cephalopod, octopuses! Marine biologists are here to unpack groundbreaking findings about the secret ways octopuses use their arms.

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In this episode, the Newsgirls pull back the curtain on the chaos brewing at the FBI because of its controversial, inexperienced director Kash Patel. From botching Charlie Kirk’s investigation to covering up the Epstein Files to making agents take Trump loyalty tests, are we safe with him in charge?

Then, Wren & Mabel watch Bilt credit card’s new sitcom series Roomies! They speak to Bilt’s Chief Marketing Officer about what inspired this innovative way to advertise, if it's working, and what’s next for them (hint: earn points on mortgage payments!)

Finally, the Newsgirls go to the Martini Expo! They taste test and get a lesson on different kinds of martinis before sitting down with organizer Robert Simonson, cocktail writer for the New York Times, to get his expert takes on this iconic drink. 

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In this episode, the Newsgirls investigate all the ways Trump is making over the country. From paving over the Rose Garden to assassinating foreign drug traffickers without due process to charging $15K tourist visa bonds, is Trump really gilding the country or tarnishing it?

Then, Wren & Mabel speak to one of the curators of the coveted NYT Top 100 Restaurants in New York list. Get the behind the scenes scoop on all the elements that go into her critique and which restaurant she says you HAVE to try!

Finally, the Newsgirls give the people what they want: Not Awful News! Learn about how VR is more effective than pain medication, a new species of manta ray, how radio waves can restore your sense of smell, and renting a grandma in Japan.

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In this episode, the Newsgirls break down Trump’s latest rage bait, Governor Newsom’s trolling, and the White House’s notorious deportation memes. We speak to the masterminds behind last year’s viral KamalaHQ success to learn about their strategy and how to stay relevant in the new political landscape. 

Then, Wren & Mabel welcome a world leader: the President…of the micronation Molossia located within Nevada! From banning onions to cookie dough currency to its ongoing war with (defunct) East Germany, it’s the strangest 1.3 acre country you’ll ever hear about. 

Finally, the Newsgirls ask why isn’t there a song of the summer this year?! You know it’s bad when not even Sabrina Carpenter can save it…

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In this episode, the Newsgirls get you ready to go back to school amidst Trump’s crackdown on universities for being woke. How will big settlements impact campus and how will students protect their right to free speech? We speak to Mahmoud Khalil’s attorney from the NYCLU.

Then, Wren & Mabel investigate how AI data centers are causing droughts across the country. We have the astounding numbers Big Tech doesn’t want you to know. They also get into some other unforeseen downsides of AI– art theft?!

Finally, the Newsgirls pay an Etsy witch to tell their future and cast a good luck spell on them! Is this viral trend all it's cracked up to be?

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In this episode, the Newsgirls investigate the alt-right’s version of PBS- PragerU. From Christopher Columbus justifying slavery to DEI Must DIE to calling climate change a scheme by the government, these videos are approved as learning materials in classrooms in nine states… and now the White House. 

Then, Wren & Mabel give you the lowdown on Trump’s meetings with Putin and Zelenskyy, including some details you probably didn’t see on the news. Like Putin’s “poop briefcase,” Trump teasing that the 2028 election won’t happen, and Melania Trump heroically saving the day by sending a personal letter to Putin (jk). 

Finally, the Newsgirls are starstruck by Christopher Jackson- from originating George Washington in Broadway’s Hamilton, playing Herbert Wexley on the Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That, and currently starring in Alicia Keys’ Broadway musical Hell’s Kitchen, they can’t wait to ask him about all the behind-the-scenes moments of their favorite shows!! 

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In this episode, the Newsgirls speak with the man in charge of drawing California’s new maps as a part of the state’s retaliatory redistricting effort against Texas. They break down the drastic political shift in Texas districts, how Trump is encouraging Republican states to gerrymander, and if the Supreme Court will strike down the Voting Rights Act. 

Then, Wren & Mabel investigate the political culture war over wolves as their protections yo-yo based on which party in power. They dig into the barbaric wolf hunting bills and speak to the Center for Biological Diversity, who just won a lawsuit forcing the government to reconsider wolves’s endangered status. 

Finally, the Newsgirls go to the movies like it's 2003 to see Freakier Friday. They give their reviews and dissect Hollywood’s obsession with cashing in on nostalgia with the pop culture and history podcast Right Answers Mostly. 

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In this episode, a very necessary Trumpdates! From Trump asking you to make a Venmo donation towards the national debt and encouraging you to convert your coworkers to your religion to causing another round of tariffs mania– we’re breaking it all down. 

Then, Wren & Mabel dive into the controversial world of Reborn dolls– the $10K lifelike baby phenomenon. You think Labubu’s are weird…just wait until you see Reborn “parents” take their doll out in a stroller! We talk to a Reborn artist and collector. 

Finally, why are GenZ’s becoming intolerable in the workplace? The Newsgirls speak to an office etiquette coach about the horror stories and why companies are paying big bucks for her to coach their youngest employees.

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In this episode, the Newsgirls take you inside El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison where President Trump sent 252 Venezuelan migrants. Most of the prisoners had no criminal histories and the details of the psychological and physical torture they endured is just now coming to light. They speak to the Human Rights Watch about why this prison is being labeled as worse than Guantanamo. 

Then, Wren & Mabel unpack the latest internet controversy- Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle jeans ad. Is it Nazi propaganda or harmless wordplay? International rage-bait to boost stock value or marketing gone wrong? 

Finally, the Newsgirls bring back everyone's favorite segment- Not Awful News! From Japan’s fake blood trials to coffee’s insane health benefits to the science of tickling, you’ll leave (hopefully) with a smile :) 

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