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After a much-needed end of summer break, the Political Pour Up is back to distill the headlines and filter the facts from the unnecessary BS being deployed to distract and divide. What we thought would be a pleasantly uneventful August, with Congress in recess, turned out to be prime time for the administration’s unprecedented militarization of American cities, with ground zero right in our nation’s capital. But fear not, as soon as Congress reconvened, they got RIGHT to work—shutting down the government. After all, a government that is shut down can’t release any files that may be of particular interest to the general public. But that’s probably just a coincidence.

Links from the show:

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/09/05/jobs-report-august-2025.html 

https://thehill.com/opinion/international/5524821-trump-un-foreign-policy/ 

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/23/world/trump-un-seven-wars.html 

https://lailluminator.com/2025/09/19/ice-abuse-louisiana/ 

https://abcnews.go.com/Health/mass-layoffs-resignations-major-vaccine-policy-timeline-turmoil/story?id=125056783 

https://abcnews.go.com/US/trump-admin-links-tylenol-pregnancy-increased-risk-autism/story?id=125802080

https://chicago.suntimes.com/immigration/2025/10/01/massive-immigration-raid-on-chicago-apartment-building-leaves-residents-reeling-i-feel-defeated

https://www.msnbc.com/top-stories/latest/government-shutdown-congress-trump-spending-deal-rcna234815 

https://people.com/trump-touts-russ-vought-project-2025-ties-11823410 

https://shontelbrown.house.gov/media/blog-post/2025-federal-government-shutdown-frequently-asked-questions-faq

This Week's Cocktail: We’re Not FALLin for it! 🍁

2oz Tequila 

1oz Sour Mix

2oz Apple Cider

Shake with ice. Pour into rocks glass with a cinnamon sugar rim. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.

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If we took a shot every time some legal scholar said “they can’t do that, it’s illegal” in response to something this administration is actively doing, we’d all be pretty drunk right now. Is anyone else surprised that the party of LaW aNd OrDeR more accurately represents Organized Crime. And since we know a fish rots from the head down, we have about a snowball’s chance in hell that any of the president’s men or women will be standing on business to uphold the rule of law. Which is why so many are now looking to the courts to levee the surge of unconstitutionality from the executive branch, as our system of checks and balances demand. But we can’t put all our eggs in the “our courts will save us” basket (especially with a brokered and bougie SCOTUS conservative supermajority). We are gonna have to save ourselves!

Links from the show:

Amid Scramble for Food, Prices in Gaza Reach Extraordinary Heights - The New York Times

Greene calls Gaza crisis a ‘genocide,’ hinting at rift on the right over Israel | The Seattle Times

Gunman in NYC office shooting left a note and many questions. Here's what we know about the investigation. - CBS News

Jeffrey Epstein files: Democrats turn to obscure rule to compel release

Todd Blanche's past hangs over him as top DOJ official on Epstein case 

Who is Emil Bove, Trump's former lawyer and nominee for federal judge?

The People’s Guide to the U.S. Supreme Court: Summer Update 2025 

SCOTUS and Judiciary Resources:

• https://www.scotusblog.com/
• https://www.oyez.org/
• Strict Scrutiny Podcast
• Audio Arguendo 
• https://afj.org/ 
• https://www.brennancenter.org/ 

This Week's Cocktail: Clockwork Orange

• 2oz Cachaca (Brazilian Rum)
• ½ Lime (quartered) Juice other ½ of lime for extra sour
• 1tbsp Raw Sugar
• ¼ Nectarine (chopped)
• 1oz blood orange juice

Muddle lime, sugar, and nectarine. Add Cachaca and blood orange juice. Shake with ice. Pour into Collins glass, garnish with lime or orange wedge.  

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“To Deflect and Swerve” should be the administration’s new motto as they use every distraction they can conjure up to get the world to stop talking asking for the Epstein files. However, despite their most valiant (i.e. nefarious) efforts, even some of the president’s most ardent supporters remain undeterred. And with House members opting for an early vacation to delay any semblance of accountability, it may be a while until those promises made on the 2024 presidential campaign trail are kept. But keep hope alive! After all, a dream delayed is not a dream denied… Is it? 

Links from the show:

House Republicans Muscle Through the Rescission Bill as the Epstein Storm Gathers on Capitol Hill

What Trump’s Feud With Jerome Powell Is Really About

I Worked With Stephen Colbert. Here’s Why His Cancellation Should Scare You 

Trump wants Texas to redraw its congressional map to pick up more GOP seats.

Playing fair won’t save Democrats from the redistricting war

Johnson Retreats on Demand for Epstein Disclosures, Saying Trump Needs ‘Space’

How Trump Deflected MAGA’s Wrath Over Epstein, at Least for Now

Jeffrey Epstein’s Friends Sent Him Bawdy Letters for a 50th Birthday Album. One Was From Donald Trump.

Trump Escalates Attacks on Obama and Clinton as Questions Swirl About Epstein

Trump Releases Thousands of Martin Luther King Jr. Files

Justice Department Told Trump in May That His Name Is Among Many in the Epstein Files

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Nothing says Happy 249th Birthday, America quite like kicking millions off their healthcare while giving tax breaks to billionaires. This week, Sue, Jas, and Jenn discuss the aftermath of the big ugly/stupid/bulls*t/betrayal bill and when we can expect to see its real impact. Spoiler alert, the most detrimental provisions go into effect exactly a month after the lawmakers who voted for it humbly ask their constituents to send them back to Washington. But before the sharpie ink dried on the big horrible bill, the headlines were dominated by another disaster, another scandal, and another miscarriage of justice. Thank goodness we have some of the most unbiased, skilled, and competent leaders ready to protect and defend our national interests… oh wait…

Links from the show:
https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/mayor-brandon-scott-baltimore-city-first-term/ 

https://www.cnn.com/politics/trump-agenda-bill-provisions-timeline-vis 

https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/florida-elected-officials-visit-alligator-alcatraz 

https://www.axios.com/2025/07/07/jeffrey-epstein-suicide-client-list-trump-administration

https://www.mediamatters.org/fox-news/right-wing-media-are-flailing-response-trumps-doj-memo-about-jeffrey-epstein 

https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/05/elon-musk-third-party-00440033 

https://www.270towin.com/2026-house-election/ 

This Week's Cocktail: When Life Gives You Lemons
1.5 oz Gin
1 oz Limoncello
2 oz Lemon Juice
1 oz Honey Ginger Syrup (boil 1 cup water, ½ cup honey, fresh ginger root; strain and cool)
Shake with ice; strain into champagne flute; top with sparkling wine or club soda

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What’s black, white and red all over?! The massive federal tax and spending bill currentlymoving through Congress after our track changes Xed out all of the things that would make billionaires wealthier and more powerful while the rest of us are left to get sicker and poorer. And while the Senate is attempting to ram the bill through to meet its self-imposed July 4th deadline, the administration is running a pump fake to divert America’s attention from the greatest redistribution of wealth in history to an unnecessary military entanglement in the Middle East that is barreling us ever so close to world war. You might wanna pour up a double for this one. 

Links from the show:

Friends say Minnesota shooting suspect was deeply religious and conservative | AP News

Trump’s team claims 250,000 supporters watched his military parade. ‘No Kings’ protests drew at least 4 million, experts say | The Independent

How Trump Decided to Strike Iran - The New York Times

Trump’s Attacks on Iran Were Based on ‘No Intel’: Sources

The Basics of Budget Reconciliation — Congressional Progressive Caucus Center

Worsening SNAP’s Harsh Work Requirement Would Take Food Assistance Away From Millions of Low-Income People | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

Trump’s big bill includes an ‘unprecedented’ tax credit for a national school voucher program. Here’s how it would work | CNN Business

The “Big Beautiful Bill Act” Is Coming for Your Abortion Coverage - National Women's Law Center

Tell Congress: REJECT this extreme budget bill - Common Cause

This Week's Cocktail: Californication
1.5 oz Jose Cuervo Devil’s Reserve
2oz Lemon & Lime Juice
Fresh Watermelon
1oz Cali Pepper Simple Syrup (bring 1 cup water, 1 cup RAW sugar, 2 Anaheim peppers, 3 Fresno peppers to a boil. Remove from heat and let sit for at least 1 hour)
Muddle watermelon with simple syrup in cocktail shaker. Add tequila and juices. Shake with ice. Strain over ice or serve up!

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Hope you got your fan, and an ice cold beverage, as tensions across the country are reaching a boiling point. The administration has stopped at nothing to sow fear and chaos with its unconstitutional deportation efforts, and has made it clear that not even a sitting governor can stand in their way (What was that again about states rights?). But as peaceful protests rise up in defense of democracy, and just basic human rights, echoes of unrest are reaching even the most apathetic members of social. Could this be the concepts of a... revolution?

Links from the show:
See the Countries Under Trump's Travel Ban, Including Those That May Be Added

Trump has floated invoking the Insurrection Act. It's only been done a handful of times in modern history.

The Right Stirs Up Racist Lies about Los Angeles

Know Your Rights: If You Encounter ICE

This Week's Cocktail: Get Up, Stand Up
2 oz Bumbu Original Rum
1.5 oz Sour Mix
Frozen Strawberries, Mango, Dragon Fruit, and Passion Fruit
Blend with ice until smooth. Serve in a fancy glass, tiny umbrella optional🍹

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Welcome BACK!!! Sue, Jas, and Jenn are together again and WHEW! Has it been 100 days or 100 years?! After catching up and pouring up they do their best to make sense of the 100+ day whirlwind that has been this new administration. From making it rain executive orders, to tariff TACO FAFO, to the federal workforce being gutted by "Didn't Earn It” tech bros, the only way to make sense of the chaos is to keep calm… and keep drinking. 🥂

Links from the show:
The Most Consequential, Damaging, Head-Scratching Things Trump Did in His First 100 Days - POLITICO
Trump’s 1st 100 days, by the numbers : NPR
State of the People | Power Tour - Coming to A City Near You
No Kings

This Week's Cocktail: The Bloodsucker 🩸
1.5 oz Triple Triple Jameson Irish Whiskey
1 oz Sorel Liqueur
Juice of one lemon
.5 oz simple syrup
Add ice and stir!

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In the wake of all the emotions flowing from the aftermath of the election results, Sue, Jas, and Jen begrudgingly gather to discuss what happened, and how to move forward from here. We're tired! And we know many of you are too. But we'll get through this. Because as our MVP says "When we fight, we win! Sometimes the fight takes a while, but that doesn't mean we won't win!"

Shout out to all our family, friends, and listeners for all your support and love!
Special gratitude to DJ Tank Beats for our fantastic theme music! Throwing a holiday party?! Hit him up!!!

Please take care and prioritize rest during this uncertain time. Wishing you all a festive and joyful holiday season! We'll Be Back!

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