The Ann & Phelim Scoop

The news around COVID-19 is updating quickly and on the hour.   Since most of our listeners will be home throughout the week, we will be posting bonus episodes of the Ann & Phelim Scoop that focus specifically on the coronavirus updates - we’re calling it the “Daily Virus.”  As you may know, the news around this topic is changing rapidly so we would like to keep you up-to-date as much as possible.

Let us know your thoughts on these special daily episodes of the Ann & Phelim Scoop.  In today’s episode - we discuss the very important stimulus bill that is stuck in Congress.

Accusations are flying about the priorities of the bill but the Democrats have stalled a bill that would have put direct financial relief into the hands of millions of struggling Americans.  In fact, in the Democrats’ proposed legislation they included over $35 million in funding for the Kennedy Center and elements of the Green New Deal with new subsidies for solar and wind projects.  What does that have to do with the crisis our country is facing now?  In fact in the light of new research showing warmer weather slows the spread of the virus shouldn’t we be welcoming Climate Change and not be fighting it?

We also discuss how the crisis had shown how Big Business is fabulous and the Californian war on the gig economy is ludicrous. And we also sound alarm bells about the apparent good news coming out of China.

We may be “social distancing,” but that didn’t stop us from recording this week’s episode of The Ann & Phelim Scoop! On this episode, we discuss the latest in culture, politics and more!    

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dkbQAT3P9Y8

Last week, we discussed the new film The Hunt and how it is crucial that conservatives see it. Since our previous episode, we’ve seen the film and bring you our take. Although movie theaters are increasingly closing, Universal has made it possible for you to watch The Hunt digitally starting this Friday. We detail our perspective on the film so you can judge whether or not its a worthy download this weekend.   

Also, we’re grateful to have a very special guest with us on this week’s episode! Robert Bryce is an author, journalist, and expert on energy and electricity. He’s written several books, including his newest, A Question of Power: Electricity and the Wealth of Nations. 

He provides his take on a range of topics including the increasing threat to public health, ridiculous energy proposals from the left, and fracking. You won’t want to miss this interview or a second of Robert’s expertise.   

Later in the podcast, we discuss how CPAC was affected, where we showed FBI Lovebirds: Undercovers a few short weeks ago and a threatening tweet targeted at CPAC attendees that has since come true. We also share our thoughts on how to make it through this disaster and Ann rounds out the show by sharing a delicious recipe for beef bourguignon, a perfect dish to make while we’re all huddled in our own homes.

We can finally share our photos from our meeting with President Donald Trump in the White House! Make sure you check out this week’s episode on YouTube so you can see just how excited we were to meet with the president.   This week, President Trump announced that he is appointing Mark Meadows to be his next Chief-of-Staff. We share some wonderful stories about Meadows and why we think he’ll be an excellent addition to the president’s staff. Unsurprisingly, the left has gone out of their minds about this appointment. 

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HVla3mSvb0o

We discuss all of the details. Additionally, we cover the strange verdict in the Harvey Weinstein trail and our expectations for his upcoming sentencing.   The Democratic race has narrowed quite significantly since our last episode. We discuss the recently narrowed field and the left’s double standard on identity politics. Also, in our “Crazy California” segment, we cover the absurd new AB-5  law, which categorizes “gig economy” workers as employees. 

The law has already resulted in thousands of lost jobs among freelancers in California, and will likely continue to do so. Even left-leaning Vox has already laid off hundreds of freelance writers.   The world celebrated International Women’s Day earlier this week and teenage environmental activist Greta Thunberg had a few things to say about it but actor James Woods, then responded with one of his classic tweets. We cover all of the details. Finally, we discuss some upcoming films coming out of Hollywood - the good and the bad.

We’re back from CPAC! On this week’s episode of The Ann & Phelim Scoop, we discuss the FBI Lovebirds: Undercovers premiere at the conservative conference and our exciting meeting in the White House with President Donald Trump. We share the highlights of that conversation and some of the “swag” we received from President Trump.

FBI Lovebirds: Undercovers was a smash hit in Washington, D.C. this weekend. Unsurprisingly, the leftist media isn’t too happy about it. We discuss the best (and worst) coverage of the play. Outlets from The New York Times to The Washington Post had plenty to say about FBI Lovebirds: Undercovers. We also discuss fears over a possible Coronavirus epidemic and how so many people have taken to “panic buying” because of it. We discuss a recent trip to Trader Joe’s and how the store’s customers are preparing. Also, we cover how these fears are showing us just how dependent we are on China here in the United States.

We also have an update on the infamous Josh Fox! Apparently, the filmmaker’s girlfriend is just as much as a hypocrite as he is! We discuss. Additionally, we give you the latest updates and our thoughts on the current presidential race. Finally, we round out the show talking about the great Andrew Breitbart on the eighth anniversary of his passing. We would have loved to hear his commentary on President Donald Trump.

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Gm-f3TOvS04

On this week’s episode of The Ann & Phelim Scoop, we preview the play’s premiere at the conservative conference this weekend. The left has gone absolutely unhinged at the thought of CPAC attendees seeing the truth behind the Russia collusion hoax. But it isn’t just the left - some on the right have displayed the same outrage. We discuss.

Speaking of deranged leftists, we also touch on the latest from the campaign trail. It looks like Bernie Sanders has locked up his party’s nomination and members of the liberal elite aren’t having it. We also cover some climate change news and the very creepy move Mike Bloomberg is making in an attempt to “fight” it.

During our time in New York, we’ve spent some time in a few bookstores and are shocked to see how much “woke literature” is on the shelves and directed at children! From feminism to intersectionality, it seems like every one of the left’s favorite issues has made its way into children’s literature. We also cover two absurd articles from the New York Times and talk about a new form of activism: “rage baking.” We also have a special *Not* Crazy California segment - it’s time for some good news from the west coast! We wrap up the show talking about the film The Hunt, which is finally making its way to movie theaters very soon.  We discuss why conservatives may be wrong to condemn it.

This week we recap our recent interview with Dr. Elizabeth Loftus, the psychologist and memory expert who served as an expert witness for the Defense in the Harvey Weinstein trial. Dr. Loftus discussed her work as well as NYU’s cancellation of her scheduled campus lecture - likely in response to her work with the Weinstein team.   

Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/fY9V27SAsFc

As you may know, our play, FBI Lovebirds: Undercovers will be shown at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the end of the month! This marks the first play performance at the annual conference. We discuss how you can help us get FBI Lovebirds to CPAC and the “perks” you’ll receive for your support.  You can send your tax-deductible donation at FBILovebirds.com.

Also, we recently had a “throuple” date with Mark Steyn on Valentines Day. Steyn was a recent guest on the podcast and we can’t recommend his upcoming 2020 cruise enough.   

Finally, we turn once again to the topic of fracking. Hollywood actor and activist Mark Ruffalo recently posted a video detailing his support for Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and why he thinks it's time to “ban” fracking. Ironically, Ruffalo refers to a scene from Gasland in which a homeowner sets his tap water on fire, supposedly due to fracking. We’ve discussed that clip - and why it’s bogus - in length on past podcast episodes. It’s also the scene that got us interested in the issue of fracking. It’s time for another fact-check.

In this week’s episode we celebrate the life of our dear friend Orson Bean who passed away this past weekend.  Orson was a Hollywood hero and a legend who brought joy to so many people through his incredible career in entertainment.  He was a strong man of faith and family and he will be missed dearly by so many.     

Watch the video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ecTpKCR8w9k

Also in this week’s episode we talk about the onslaught of attacks that we’ve received from the left since the announcement that FBI Lovebirds has been invited to CPAC.  Even George Conway was throwing punches our way!   If you haven’t contributed to send FBI Lovebirds to CPAC - we hope you will. We are about 20% of the way to our goal and still have $44,000 raise in a very short amount of time.  

You can pitch in at FBILovebirds.com.   

We also discuss a BIZARRE and false study from Yale that alleges that fracking causes STDs.  It’s frightening that the anti-fracking left will peddle whatever lies they can to stop one of the most beneficial things for our global economy.  It’s lunacy!   We also have some very interesting stories about Joe Biden, AOC, and our New York AirBnb!  Please enjoy this week’s episode of the Ann & Phelim Scoop!

Brexit has finally arrived! Just a few short days ago, The UK has officially left the European Union.. On this week’s episode of The Ann & Phelim Scoop, we discuss this victory for democracy and discuss why the left isn’t too happy about this development (even thought the left were once the most ardent Brexiteers).   

We also made a very difficult admission on this week’s announcement. On one very specific issue we have discovered that we actually agree with Michael Moore! The filmmaker hit the campaign trail recently and discussed his frustration with Michael Bloomberg being allowed on the Democrat debate stage and how the Democrat establishment really really like rich establishment candidates.  

Hopefully you’ve been following along with The Harvey Weinstein Trial: Unfiltered, our brand new verbatim podcast. This week, we summarize the first several days of the trial and bring you first-hand information from inside the courtroom that the media doesn’t want you to know. Also, Phelim shares his “Top 5 Reasons'” Harvey Weinstein may be acquitted.   

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/uF2uIsmtYA0

This week The Ann & Phelim Scoop is coming to you from New York City!  We will be here for the next few weeks as we cover the Harvey Weinstein trial for our new daily podcast, The Weinstein Trial: Unfiltered.    

Watch the show on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3kGOJm7569o

You might be curious as to why we are devoting so much time covering the Harvey Weinstein trial.  It’s simple: this is the biggest trial of the year . . . and the media isn’t covering it fairly.  When people hear the words of the attorneys, the accusers, and the court - it becomes clear that there is so much more to the Weinstein story than meets the eye.  If you would like to listen to The Weinstein Trial: Unfiltered, you can access it at WeinsteinPodcast.com.   

Also while we were in New York, we decided to take a trip to the horrifying new art exhibit in Manhattan, “Abortion is Normal: An Emergency Art Show.”  The art show was created to highlight the importance of abortion and what Ann and I found so strange when we visited the exhibit was that there were no pictures of **actual** abortions.  

Perhaps that’s because abortion is not normal or trendy . . . ?  In this week’s episode you’ll hear the outrageous things we found at the exhibit.   Lastly, our movie of the week is a wonderful film about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.  It is an incredibly moving documentary that hits theaters this weekend.  If you find time, please get out and see the film.  As we discovered when we did the Gosnell movie, opening weekend is very important . . . so make a plan to see it soon.

Hillary Clinton just won’t go away! Hulu announced that they will be releasing a new documentary on the failed 2016 candidate. Will it include evidence of her corruption or whitewash her history? We suspect it will be the latter.

Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/gtaLt-08JDY

Josh Fox is back! You might remember Fox as the producer of the documentaries Gasland and Gasland II, which helped to destroy the fracking industry in upstate New York, leaving thousands of farmers out of work. Fox also has a history of lying about fracking and we bring you the latest lies from the filmmaker on this week’s episode.

James O’Keefe’s Project Veritas is out with another shocking video, this time about the Bernie Sanders campaign. A Sanders campaign staffer was caught on video praising gulags and preaching violence.

Also, “woke” Twitter exploded recently after a video of actor Vince Vaughn speaking with President Trump at a football game went viral. It’s the most recent case of Trump Derangement Syndrome!

A new art show entitled “Abortion is Normal” is currently open in New York - you won’t believe some of the pieces on display. Unsurprisingly, none of them include any information about the actual abortion procedure - something we outlined in our 2018 film Gosnell. Finally, Ann provides instructions on making a delicious - and easy - bread pudding that we’re sure will be a hit at your brunch table.

Thank you to all of you who supported us so far. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!

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