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Join us this week as we delve into the life and legacy of Vice President Kamala Harris. In this compelling episode, we explore the remarkable journey of a woman who has broken barriers and reshaped the political landscape.

From her childhood in Oakland, where her parents instilled in her the values of justice and equality, to her groundbreaking career as a prosecutor and senator, we trace Kamala Harris's rise to one of the highest offices in the land. Discover how her early experiences and education paved the way for her distinguished career, and learn about the pivotal moments that have defined her leadership style.

We’ll uncover what makes Kamala Harris a trailblazer in American politics—her commitment to social justice, her innovative approaches to policy, and her unwavering dedication to public service. Whether you’re a seasoned follower of political affairs or new to Harris’s story, this episode offers a deep dive into the life of a leader who continues to inspire and influence.

Tune in for an engaging conversation that highlights the personal and professional milestones of Kamala Harris, and gain insights into why she stands out as a powerful and effective leader in today’s world.

Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald

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Political expert, author, and one of our favorite guests, Ben Sheehan, is back to answer all your questions about the upcoming election! Ben breaks down the origins of the Electoral College, how it functions today, and the ongoing debate over its relevance in modern democracy. We also dive into what’s at stake in November, including Project 2025 and its implications for the future of American elections. As we approach the 2024 election, we examine the current candidates, underscore the critical importance of voting, and explore the possibilities for electoral reform. Whether you’re a political pro or just trying to understand how your vote counts, this episode is your ultimate guide to making sense of the electoral process.

Created, hosted and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald

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Ben Sheehan is a political commentator and the bestselling author of What Does the Constitution Actually Say: A Non-Boring Guide to How Our Democracy Is Supposed to Work. In 2016 he ran a Super PAC that leveraged Hollywood talent and social media to get 50,000 people under the age of 40 to register to vote, and in 2018 he ran a series of PACs that raised money for governors, secretaries of state, and attorneys general in swing states who would protect the safety of the 2020 presidential election. A former executive producer at the comedy website Funny Or Die, Ben has won Webby, Reed, and Shorty Awards for his videos, which have received over a billion views online. The Hollywood Reporter listed him as one of entertainment’s ‘35 Rising Executives Under 35’ and Fast Company named him a Finalist for their ‘World Changing Ideas’ for his unique approach to civic education. As a commentator he has appeared on Real Time with Bill Maher, Good Morning America, PBS Newshour, Amanpour & Company, CBS News, and more.

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Today we are joined by Kristi Cook of Spill Sesh to learn the history behind the influencer of our generation, Paris Hilton. From her beginnings as the heiress to the Hilton empire to becoming a reality TV pioneer, Paris Hilton's journey is one of reinvention, resilience, and influence. We explore her early life and her rise to stardom, her time in the horrific "emotional growth schools " the impact of her iconic show "The Simple Life," and how she became a global brand. Join us, Rammies as we unravel the life and legacy of the one and only Paris Hilton.

TW: Discussions of SA

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Kristi Cook, known as Spill Sesh, is an influential figure in the YouTube community, running the platform’s most prominent "Tea" channel with over 395 million total views and 762,000+ subscribers. From 2018 to 2023, Kristi maintained her anonymity, revealing her identity exclusively in The New York Times just last year. The creator’s platform serves as a stage where she dissects the internet’s most significant controversies and scandals involving prominent online personalities & celebrities. Through Kristi’s insightful commentary, she navigates through the complexities of online drama, offering millions of viewers a nuanced understanding of the events unfolding within the digital sphere and in pop culture news. Kristi embodies the creativity and potential for success that AAPI individuals can bring to the forefront of online content creation. Over the years Spill Sesh has developed relationships with traditional media as well providing commentary for news outlets such as NBC, Insider, Vulture, and more.

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In an exciting re-release due to the new HBO documentary, Tess takes us through Elizabeth Taylor's 8 marriages and 7 husbands. First, she honors the legacy of Elizabeth outside of her relationships: her career, awards, philanthropy, businesses, and more. And then the juice begins as we spill ALL the tea on these interesting romances, two to the same man that she just could not quite quit. Old Hollywood glamour has never been so romantic! And so tragic.

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In this week's episode, Claire and Tess dive into the three-day music festival that defined a generation: Woodstock. We discuss how the height of the counterculture movement and resistance to the Vietnam War influenced the festival, The hurdles the festival producers had to overcome and why nearly half a million people end up on a dairy farm in upstate New York to see some of the biggest musical acts of the time. Join us for some right answers...mostly. 

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Netflix, you inspired us yet again! After watching the documentary "America's Sweethearts", we were curious to do a deep dive on America's favorite cheerleaders. In the episode, we go through the history of the DCC, from the start in the 70s, to how they became international superstars throughout the 80s and 90s, and now how we see the team today through a different lens and with the many reality shows about the women. We go through the intense auditions, insanely rigorous training schedule, the pay inequality, the toxicity of the NFL and the Dallas Cowboy organization in general because JUSTICE FOR CHEERLEADERS, and unfortunately review many sexual harassment and assault the women have had to endure.

After the history, we dive into the documentary at about 57 minutes, for those who wanted and want to hear our thoughts and concerns.

TW: SA & Body Image discussions.

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This week we're diving *olympic pun intended* into the juicy history behind the Olympics! From their origins in ancient Greece where athletes competed naked in honor of Zeus, to the modern Olympics and the infamous tradition of passing out condoms in the Olympic Village. We talk Olympic scandals, record breakers and all the hot gossip behind the scenes. This is the Olympics!

Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald

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In this week's episode, Tess takes us through the glamorous Plague/Black Death/Pandemic that completely wiped out Europe in the 14th century. Jk it's not glamorous at all. It's really gross. Like vomit gross.

We talk about how the Plague first originated, the terrible symptoms, how and when the GERM was understood by scientists , and of course, our own personal stories about Covid, because we are millennials with trauma who relate everything back to themselves.

Warning: this episode contains a lot of gross imagery of blood, boils, and puss. Our apologies but y'all wanted this!

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You asked for it Rammies, and we delivered. Today we are covering the INSANE story that is the Patty Hearst Kidnapping. Patricia Hearst is the granddaughter of newspaper tycoon, William Randolph Hearst. Following her 1974 kidnapping by the Symbionese Liberation Army, she was found and arrested 19 months after being abducted, by which time she was a fugitive wanted for serious crimes committed with members of the group.

Detours include: Theater kids, Stockholm Syndrome, and of course, Bravo.

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In this week's episode, Tess takes us through the INSANITY of the website that is Ashley Madison, designed for married people seeking affairs. We go through the start and concept of the website, the CEO and his troubling, problematic language around why the website was a positive idea, and the aggressive and quite comical marketing strategy including advertisements that should have never been on air. Then, to make the episode even more shocking, we take you through the HACK of 2015, and the data leak that lead to many celebrities, influencers, and politicians being outed for using the website.

Detours include: teachers being hungover, Real Housewives of New York City, and sending nudes. Sorry, Moms!

Created and produced by Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald

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