In this episode, WHAT is going on?! Massive tariffs one day, 90-day pause the next. DHS $200 million anti-immigrant ads. Conspiracy theorists in the Oval Office. And US officials are banned from relationships with Chinese women?! The Newsgirls break it all down.

Then, Wren & Mabel experiment with the latest and weirdest in AI. From Tinder’s flirt bot to Open AI’s Ghibli trend to even calculating Trump’s tariffs (take a shot every time we talk about tariffs…), this isn’t exactly how we imagined the world using AI. 

Finally, the Newsgirls talk to astrology mega-creator Chani Nicholas! She tells us why 2025 is a game changing year, about how Trump’s tariffs were written in the stars (you know what to do…), and claps back at skeptics. Plus JAW DROPPING birth chart readings! 

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In this episode, the Newsgirls dive into the inner working of encrypted apps and why they’re not approved for government use. They speak to an encrypted app founder to learn if it was Signal or human error to blame for The Atlantic leak. 

Then, would you pay $200,000 to cheat death? Wren & Mabel speak to the founder of a tech startup that cryo preserves dead bodies and claims his company can one day bring them back to life… scientific or too good to be true? 

Finally, the Newsgirls become Sportsgirls! They catch you up on the hottest topic from March Madness- will presumptive #1 pick Cooper Flagg stay at Duke or join the NBA draft?

SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_QUpfQMyhVX9c4v7mDUCYEOT2iCQtKYZW8rq9mNzs3E/edit?tab=t.0

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In this episode, the Newsgirls interview CNN’s award-winning Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward! They talk to her about her dangerous assignments in Ukraine and Gaza, what she’s learned about war and the human experience, and how to stay sane during these crazy news cycles. 

Then Wren & Mabel watch Disney’s controversial Snow White that just hit theatres. They give you their honest takes and break down why its been called “one of the most troubled projects in Disney’s history.” 

Finally, it’s time for another segment of Not Awful News! Learn about scientists freezing light, Harvard’s free tuition, the male birth control that's on the horizon, and color changing, climate adaptive paint. 

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In this episode, a look into all the new ways states are carrying out the death penalty. Hear from the head of the Death Penalty Information Center on why some call these methods unconstitutional, the high botched rates of lethal injection, and what to expect from the Trump administration. 

Then Wren & Mabel expose the unintended consequences of Trump’s mass firings– like slower shipping times and increased immigration?! They speak to federal workers about the chaotic ways in which they were let go. 

Finally, the Newsgirls sit front row at Paris Fashion Week! They speak to a digital creator and Vogue Contributing Editor on the best looks on and off the runway (hint: Doechii) and all the drama brewing in the fashion world.

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In this episode, investigate the mysterious death of OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji. The police ruled it a suicide, but the Newsgirls speak to his parents who insist he was murdered in cold blood. They unpack all the evidence and OpenAI’s possible motive… 

It’s the eggpocalypse!! From waiting in hour-long lines to smuggling eggs across the border, Americans are getting desperate. Wren & Mabel *crack open* the hidden factors behind these record-high prices and if Trump is helping.  

Finally, the Newsgirls travel to Thailand and step into the world of The White Lotus Season 3! The first 2 seasons drove a 300% surge to Hawaii and Sicily, so they speak to a NY Post TV reporter on BTS of the show, HBO’s partnership with the Four Seasons, and how to vacation like White Lotus. 

SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1c5E6x0gqJsMLh8lwHtn3as68FHr9ckuXXIKao8C5uFU/edit?tab=t.0

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In this episode, the Newsgirls ask WTF is going on with the Trump administration?! From immigration gold cards to 150 year-olds getting Social Security payments to shutting down Pride clubs at schools, is it all rage bait or serious policy? 

Then, Wren & Mabel take you behind the scenes of the Vatican as the pope fights for his life. They speak to an expert about Pope Francis’s legacy, top candidates for his replacement and the crisis at the top of the Catholic Church. 

Finally, the Newsgirls get an inside look at the Smithsonian’s satellite tracking projects and how they’ve saved countless endangered animals, including elephants from a poaching ring in Myanmar. 

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In this episode, investigate the drastic actions countries around the world are taking to incentivize having kids–including the US’s controversial Natal Con! Should we buy into all this concern about falling birthrates? 

Then Wren & Mabel take a look at Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s latest endeavor, With Love, Meghan coming out on Netflix next week! They speak to TikTok’s #1 royal commentator about the couple’s As Ever rebrand, ongoing legal battles, and why public perception is so split. 

Finally, the Newsgirls ring in Covid’s 5th anniversary by debunking loneliness myths, revealing the surprising reason women are at risk for long covid, and tracing all the ways our culture is permanently changed. We promise this will get you over your Covid fatigue!

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In this episode, meet one of the nation’s top space lawyers! He takes us behind the scenes at Space Force and their classified projects- Moon mining? Nukes in space? Alien encounters? 

Then Wren & Mabel continue examining all the ways President Trump is overstepping executive power. From asking Ukraine for 50% of their mineral reserve to taking down medical research to sending migrants to Guantánamo, is Trump breaking the law? 

Finally, the Newsgirls get their colors seasons analyzed! Are they Soft Summers or Bright Winters? The results will surprise you!

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In this episode, all the ways President Trump is overstepping executive power and the ramifications. From deporting protesters to sharing your bank account information, a lot of what Trump’s doing is *gavel sound* illegal. 

Then Wren & Mabel get to know a girl’s new best friend, lab-grown diamonds! They’re cheaper, more sustainable, and perfect quality--are they too good to be true?

Finally, the Newsgirls talk to biologist Dr. Nathan Lents about his new book The Sexual Evolution. Did you know swans like having threesomes, monkeys pay for sex, and most lions are gay?

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In this episode, hear from a New York Times media reporter about all the disruptions in the journalism industry and how President Trump is changing the media landscape. His lawsuit against 60 Minutes? Major overhaul at the Washington Post? Post election ratings?

Then Wren & Mabel unveil a brand new segment- The Not Awful News Roundup! From QR codes on bees and addiction-free pain medication to no more red dye #3 in food, all these stories will leave you feeling more hopeful about the world. 

Finally, the Newsgirls explore the dark side of sports betting. They report on the disturbing statistics, the flashy advertisements, and all the lawsuits against the biggest sports betting companies.

SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ukNjgIv2Hh3D6KFI81ID1W5m-Y2f6a-VqPN_tYTNtl8/edit?tab=t.0

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