It’s Election Day Eve, and the Pour Up Pundits are feeling all the feels! Cautious optimism. Anxious hysteria. Apocalyptic peril. It’s really a mixed bag of emotions over here. There was no shortage of news on this last week of the election, and Sue, Jas, and Jen try to recap the highlights. From more of the incoherent, racist, violent rants from one candidate, to more and more of your favorite superstar celebs endorsing the other. Can't forget about the 1939 style Nazi rally in NYC that would have been classified an “October surprise” if anyone was actually surprised it happened. And shoutout to BET for the phenomenal Black Men’s Summit!

Also, did you know there is more than just the Harris/Trump challenge on the ballot? Learn more about the state and federal races that will also have a profound impact on all the issues you care about. 

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Trump and Carlson on Liz Cheney
Trump Doubles Down on Protector of Women Demands
Here's What Project 2025 Will Look Like in Your Life
LeBron James Endorses Harris
Musk Expects "Financial Hardship" For You If Trump Wins

Headline Hangover
The Economist Endorses Harris
1939 Nazi Rally at Madison Square Garden
Latino Celebs Denounce Trump
Harris Gives Closing Argument Speech in DC
More Women Are Dead Because of Trump Abortion Bans
BET Black Men's Summit

Straight, No Chaser
Same Day Registration States
Interactive Election Maps
What's At Stake On State Ballots
Races That Will Decide Control Of Congress

Do Something
NAACP and Lyft Give Rides To The Polls
BET We Vote
Vote 411
When We All Vote

This Week's Cocktail: First Class to France
1.5 oz D'usse Cognac 
1.5 oz Disaronno Amaretto 
2 oz Sour Mix
Shake and Serve Up or On The Rocks

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On this episode Sue, Jas, and Jen get into Project 2025, the 900-page monstrosity spawned by the Heritage Foundation, packed with authoritarian advice, and nothing nice for those of us who don’t happen to be straight, Christian, white, male, billionaire. The only thing more terrifying than the actual proposals in Project 2025 are the creepy old white guys behind it who have been plotting to “make America great (read: white) again” since the 1970s. Trust us y'all, this aint what you want!

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Elon Musk Spends Millions on Conflicting Disinformation Ads in Michigan
Trump Rallies Are Getting Real... Weird
Trump Cosplays as a McDonald's Fry Cook
Harris' Perfect Clap Back for Hecklers
Gary Chambers Cooks Byron Donalds in Debate
Trump's Disgusting Response to Amber Thurman's Family

Headline Hangover
Harris and Trump Address Al Smith Dinner
Trump calls himself the father of IVF
It's the First Amendment, Stupid
Ex-Officers in Tyre Nichols' Death Convicted
Obama DOJ Police Reform Shut Down by Trump

Straight, No Chaser
Black Men Respond to What's in Project 2025
Project 2025: A Villain Origin Story
What Project 2025 Means for Gender Justice
Trump Project 2025 Plans for DOJ
How Project 2025 Will Affect Your State
Project 2025 Training Videos

Do Something
Volunteer Opportunities
Early Voting Has Started in Many States
GOTV Bus Trips with Higher Heights
Win With Black Women “Do Something” Campaign Plan

This Week's Cocktail: Spicy Mami Marg
2oz Tequila
3oz Fresh Lime Juice
1oz Fresh Tangerine Juice
1oz Jalapeño Simple Syrup (Sugar, Water, Sliced Jalapeños)
Shake with ice. Ser

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Whew Chile! This economy is certainly economying. It just seems like whether it’s the cost of housing, groceries, or a $5 foot long, the money is funny but these bills are forreal!

But at the end of the day, the day gone end. And we’ll all still exist under the confines of capitalism. But wouldn’t it just be nice if the richest among us paid their fair share of taxes. I mean, a girl can dream. 

On this episode, Sue, Jas, and Jen discuss the economic policies put forth by both presidential candidates (one of whom filed for bankruptcy six times) and charges listeners to make their own determination about which pick is best for their bottom line. But that is after we debrief Hurricane Milton misinformation, the Maryland Senate race, and a passionate plea for Black men to recognize that Black women are not the enemy. Because―in the immortal words of the late, great Frankie Beverly―We Are One…. And that’s the way it is.

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Roland Martin talks politics with black men
Plies is fed up with y’all

Headline Hangover
Barry O. turns up in PA
Hurricane Milton FEMA Press Conference
Tampa man on The Breakfast Club 

Straight, No Chaser
Whether It’s Work, Wealth, or Wages: You ARE Better Off Today
Penn Wharton Analysis: Trump   Harris
Opportunity Economy
Trump 2024 Platform

Do Something
Early Voting Calendar
FL Emergency and Disaster Election Resources
NC Voters Affected by Helene

This Week's Cocktail: GOTV (Fall White Sangria)
Sliced Fruit (Apples, Oranges, Lemons, Whatever)
Simple Syrup
Calvados (Apple Brandy)
Mix Together, Let Sit (overnight, if possible)
Top with dry white wine or Prosecco (if you're feeling fancy)

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Jas shares her abortion story with Sue, and the two discuss how important it is to have these conversations honestly and candidly―free of blame, shame, or stigma.   

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On this episode, Sue, Jas, and Jen recap the “awwws” and “aarghs” on the gram this week. From Democrats controlling the weather, to the hard lessons in finding out that result from f*cking around with election interference, and a heartfelt plea to leave misogyny at home when heading to the voting booth. 

They dive into the headlines that dominated the news cycle, including Hurricane Helene disinformation, more receipts from Jack Smith detailing the desperation of the former president to steal the 2020 election, and damning non-answers during the one and only vice presidential debate.

And they explore the possibilities this election could bring for reproductive freedom across the country, while reflecting on the devastating realities of a post-Roe America and how we got to this point… Spoiler alert, it’s racism… 

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Democrats can control the weather now
Lincoln Project ad “Be a man, vote for a woman.”
Tina Peters is going to jail. 

Headline Hangover

Facts on FEMA and Hurricane Helene here and here
The Vice-Presidential Debate
Trump indicted. Again.
Liz Chaney rallies with VP Harris

Straight, No Chaser

Abortion Laws by State
Abortion Ballot Initiatives
The Real Origins of the Religious Right
Mothers of Gynecology Monument
Bad Faith Documentary
Liberating Abortion by Renee Bracey Sherman and Regina Mahone
Abortion by Jessica Valenti

Do Something

Vote! Early voting has begun
Higher Heights Get Out The Vote Tour
Win With Black Women Toolkit

What we’re sipping on…

Plan C 

Base: In a heavy pot, mix 4 cups 100% cranberry juice, 1 lime (juiced), 1 orange (zested), Fresh ginger (muddled), 2 cinnamon sticks. Boil. Simmer. Reduce. Chill.

Cocktail:
1 ½ oz Uncle Nearest Whiskey
1 ½ oz drink base
Pour over ice in rocks glass. Top with

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Welcome to the Political Pour Up! The podcast that made it out the group chat! Sue, Jas, and Jen introduce themselves and reflect on their nearly 20 year friendship and how politics and social activism has played a role in their bond.
The news runneth over with topics for discussion! Here's what they get into this week:

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Shots fired at Harris-Walz AZ campaign office
Racist tweets from sitting member of Congress

Headline Hangover
Poor, sad, sick women... Trump wants to "be your protector"
NYC Mayor TBD
We don't live in Nirvana!

Straight, No Chaser
A modern day lynching: the death penalty in America
Khalil Divine Black Sun Allah in SC
Marcellus Williams in MO
Innocence Project
Equal Justice Initiative
Death Penalty Information Center

Do Something
Win With Black Women Toolkit
Vote.org
Vote Save America
Election Protection Hotline
Report Potential Voter Suppression

Need a drink? Try a *Tim Collins*
2 oz Empress 1908 Indigo Gin
1 oz Lemon Juice
1 oz Simple Syrup
Shake with ice. Top with club soda

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