We discuss the latest top news stories including Planned Parenthood’s “secret weapon” in Hollywood, a devastating report from the New York Times, and yet another “hate crime hoax.”

We also return to the topic of 16-year-old “activist” Greta Thurnberg and her recent meeting with Arnold Schwarzenegger. More climate change hypocrisy? You bet.

Additionally, we covered the latest news from “Crazy California.” It seems the LAPD has found time to launch an investigation into how  a recruitment ad that appeared on Breitbart yet has still done little to address the state’s “homeless crisis.”

We are joined by the incredible author and commentator Mark Steyn! Our dear friend Mark invited us on the second annual Mark Steyn Cruise earlier this month, which made its way from Vancouver to Alaska. It was a wonderful experience. While on the ship, we filmed a very special live podcast episode that we’re excited to share with you.

We met Mark “virtually” in February 2007 when he wrote kindly about our documentary Mine Your Own Business in the Orange County Register. We finally met in person in Washington, D.C. a few years later and we share the hilarious story of our first meeting on this week’s podcast episode.

Mark also discussed his frequent appearances and commentary on the Rush Limbaugh Show and his gave his opinions on American politics, including his suggestion that we never become “emotionally invested” in politicians.

On episode #8, we also discussed the latest Brexit and UK news and Mark shared his thoughts on the newest British Prime Minister and his former colleague on the Spectator magazine, Boris Johnson. We learn the very interesting reason Boris was late for one of the very famous and very boozy Spectator lunches. We covered “Brexit Derangement Syndrome” and how it compares to “Trump Derangement Syndrome.” Mark also talked about what he finds most “refreshing” about President Donald Trump.

We are joined by two very special guests and dear friends: Alan and Lisa Robertson! You may know Alan as the “beardless” Robertson brother who first appeared in season 4 of the television program, Duck Dynasty. He is also a pastor who has written extensively on issues of faith, marriage, and forgiveness. Alan and Lisa have written several books, including their latest, Desperate Forgiveness. 

We asked the questions “what is forgiveness” and, perhaps more importantly, “what is it not?” Tune in to the full podcast to hear the Robertsons’ answers. Alan and Lisa also covered additional topics like marriage, faith, and family and shared their advice for mending broken relationships. Lisa also shared her love of the short-running “Duck Commander Musical” and a delicious recipe for pecan chicken

We are joined by a very special guest: British journalist and commentator Katie Hopkins! We’re so very excited to share this interview with one of the most important truth-tellers in the UK, one who draws comparisons between how the elites in the US and UK are trying to overthrow democratic decisions of the people.

We discussed Katie’s background - her military career and entrance into political commentary - and how she made history in the UK version of The Apprentice. She also shared her thoughts on the newest British Prime Minister, Boris Johnson. We discussed the latest “Brexit” news and the European left’s and British elites’ continued resistance to Britain’s proposed exit from the European Union. We even discussed what a “post-Brexit” UK might look like and our hopes for the future.

We return to a discussion of the 2020 Democratic Primary and its front runner, former Vice President Joe Biden. Does Biden have an email problem of his own? We discuss. We went to our local Congressman Ted Lieu's town hall so you didn't have to and returned with plenty to cover. 

A Portland State University professor was recently punished for doing original research that revealed the low academic standards that exist in fields like Gender Studies. We discuss this and more cases of selective outrage in our "I'm outraged by your selective outrage" section. We also combine our “Crazy California” and “Trump Derangement Syndrome” segments to cover one story: Hollywood actress Debra Messing’s latest attempt to doxx and blacklist Trump supporters and fundraisers.

We also review Dave Chappelle’s new Netflix special and the predictable leftist backlash it has received. This week’s movie review is Falling Inn Love, the latest “rom-com” offering from Netflix. Finally, Ann wraps up the episode by sharing a scrumptious “Easy Peasy Mixed Berry Galette.” Try it at home and let us know what you think!

Kate Steinle

Portland State University Craziness

Breast Ironing 

Falling Inn Love

Dave Chappelle 

We bring you the exciting news that the Climate Crisis has been solved! At least it seems to be solved according to former First Couple Barack and Michelle Obama. The pair recently bought a 6,900 square foot mansion in Martha’s Vineyard with beach access. No sign of rising sea-levels there.  Also, the Marriott Hotel chain’s “green choice program” recently faced some backlash from labor unions as it finally has affected activists. The rich can afford the green indulgences but it is the poor that suffer the most.

In our latest “Crazy California” segment we update the world on the so-called homeless crisis on the West Coast and how Los Angeles just seems to want to encourage it. Then we look behind the scenes at a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic in Arizona where a former employee was awarded $3 million dollars in damages for wrongful termination after she raised safety concerns that were endangering women’s health.

This week’s movie review is box office hit Angel Has Fallen - a not so secret pro-Trump film - a fact that mainstream critics seem to have missed. Ann’s recipe for this episode is a delicious bread and butter pudding style dessert made with stale croissants, maple syrup, and berries. This is a recipe you won’t want to miss!

We discuss sixteen-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg's latest venture and other news from the radical environmental left. We also ask the question, "when did capitalists give up on capitalism?" The economic system that brought peace and prosperity to the United States has been increasingly attacked as of late.

We also update you on the latest from "Crazy California" and discuss Mark Halperin's upcoming book, " How to Beat Trump: America’s Top Political Strategists on What It Will Take." Ann wraps up the episode by sharing her mother's delicious recipe for rhubarb and almond pie. 

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Ann & Phelim open with an “apology” to Bill and Hillary Clinton that you definitely don’t want to miss. The Obamas are settling into their role at Netflix! Or, are they? Our hosts discussed the new venture and their skepticism about the substance of the former First Family’s actual role at the media giant. 

The five year anniversary of the death of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri just passed. Phelim discussed his FERGUSON verbatim play, which premiered in Los Angeles and New York in 2015 and 2017 and consists of word-for-word dialogue from grand jury testimony. Our hosts then compared the actual facts of the case to its treatment by the mainstream media and the Left. 

Ann & Phelim also talked about the recent cancellation of the Universal Studios film The Hunt, a fictional tale of blue-state liberals “hunting” red-state Trump supporters for sport. The film received significant backlash from conservatives and President Trump himself. 

Our hosts also provided an update on environmentalist Josh Fox’s pitiful fundraising campaign and the recently released book This is Not a Drill: An Extinction Rebellion Handbook, which is full of climate change hysteria. Ann rounded out the podcast by sharing a delicious frittata recipe, which is great to serve at brunch, or to store in the fridge as a healthy snack. 

We discuss the tragic shootings in El Paso and Dayton over the weekend and the media’s politicization of both. We also discussed the 2020 race for the Democratic nomination and the pitiful polling for “climate change candidate” Tom Steyer. You won’t want to miss our update on eco-fanatic Josh Fox’s sorry crowdfunding campaign for a nationwide “grassroots film tour.” 

We also discussed the hypocritical media coverage of both Prime Minister Boris Johnson and President Donald Trump. We also make time to discuss former Irish President Mary Robinson, the latest crazy editorial from the New York Times, and more. Stick around for more discussion of Once Upon a Time...in Hollywood, our review of the Netflix film Otherhood, and our take on Tim Alberta’s new book, American Carnage. We wrapped also shared the recipe for Ann’s “World Famous” meatballs. 

Welcome to the first episode of The Ann & Phelim Scoop. Join Ann McElhinney & Phelim McAleer weekly to hear their incisive and witty commentary on politics and culture. They'll even be sharing their favorite recipes and critiquing the latest Hollywood films.