This week on Washed Up, we discuss the news from March 30, 2025, to April 6, including: IN A MAJOR SWITCH UP (and arguably the greatest trade deal in American history), Elon #Musk is reportedly leaving DOGE/the Trump administration, while Abby is moving to DC to be Washed Up in Washington. The #HandsOff protests nationwide, ongoing disunity in message among the #Democrats, plus possible rising (and falling) stars within the Democrat party: #AOC for 2028? Perhaps Jon Ossoff or Jake Auchincloss? The inanity of #Kamala Harris, who may run for California Governor, in case Newsom is planning a run for President. On our Bury the Lede segment: Abby on cellphone bans in schools and Colin on people using mental illness as a justification for bad behavior. Then, the irony of Trump’s “Liberation Day” #tariffs, which cause the stock market to #crashout. Could a looming recession have a silver lining? Celebrities like Chappell Roan trigger Abby’s distaste for selective political activism, and Colin’s dislike of entitlement. All opinions expressed are our own, and do not reflect those of any institution or affiliation, past or present.

Even though they said they’d take a break, Washed Up cohosts Abby and Colin couldn’t resist discussing #signalgate with their subscribers. They air out their past stories about sending the wrong #message to the wrong people, discuss the lack of #trump in the #signal #groupchat, and the luck of #journalist and #editorinchief of #theatlantic , #JefferyGoldberg. Enjoy episode 11.5! Washed Up will be back with a full episode next week. Stay tuned!

This week on Washed Up, we deliver our commentary on the headlines from March 17 to March 23. Immigration tension escalates, with a standoff between the executive and judicial branches over the Alien Enemies Act. Alleged Venezuelan gang members are deported to El Salvador, and a DC judge challenges Trump, who calls for his impeachment. Trump signs an executive order to move toward abolishing the Dept. of Education. On "Bury the Lede" we discuss: will gay marriage survive the next four years, and why should abortion be viewed as a privacy issue? The JFK files are released, and Colin has no love lost for LBJ. Tesla is facing a stock price drop, branding difficulties, and even violent protest. Tim Walz comments, and we comment on Tim Walz. Plus, bonus topics. All opinions expressed are our own , and do not reflect those of any organization or institution.

Aspiring Computational Scientist Marissa Esteban joins "Washed Up" cohost Abigail Cavizo to describe the impact of DOGE's spending cuts on the National Institute of Health's (NIH) funding for post-bac research programs, and the downstream affect it has on emerging Gen-Z professionals.#DOGE #NIH #Research #science #genz #independentmedia

On episode 10, co-hosts Abigail and Colin celebrate keeping up with the podcast for 10 weeks in a row! This week, they discuss the following topics within the news cycle from March 9 to March 16, 2025: #mahmoudKhalil and the #trump Admin’s potentual first amendment #right violation with this arrest. The continual crackdown on the #departmentofeducation and what programs #DOGE is impacting, as well as insights from future scientist, Marissa Esteban. #ukraine and #russia temporary #ceasefire and what's to come next. The decision on the (almost) #government shutdown and how the #democraticparty needs to unite. Plus, bonus topics and new segments! All opinions are our own and do not reflect those of any institution or affiliation, past or present.

On this episode of "Washed Up," cohosts Abigail Cavizo and Colin Mullaney regale their cherished audience with a dialogue about the political and cultural issues from March 3 to March 9, 2025: Amy Coney Barrett steals the show at the first joint address to Congress by Trump in his second term. Her eye roll seen around the world drew ire from the right and inspiration from an aimless left. Rep. Al Green is removed from the speech and censured for his disruption, and Rep. Sylvester Turner passes away right after attending. As the trade war is set to ramp up with China, Mexico, and Canada, Trump remains adamant that it will restore American prosperity, but doesn't deny a possible recession. On Gavin Newsom's new podcast episode featuring Charlie Kirk, Newsom says he believes trans athletes participating in women's sports is unfair... Colin and Abby have some thoughts about the governor of their past state. Are influencers trying to replace journalists? #bringbackrealjournalists. Linda McMahon is confirmed as the (potentially last?) Secretary of Education. And Dolly Parton releases a powerful song, "If You Hadn't been There" after her husband passes away. All opinions expressed are our own and do not reflect those of any institution, past or present.

This week on "Washed Up," cohosts Abigail Cavizo and Colin Mullaney regale their cherished subscribers with a dialogue about the following political and cultural issues of our time, from Feb. 24 to March 2, 2025. After last week, we decided to start off by surprising one another with a “good news” story. Dialogue is important and in independent commentary, we have the power to structure our episodes how we want to — something we don’t want to forget! Trump and Zelensky’s theatrical meeting, which escalated for the worst in the last 10 minutes. Our thoughts on the AP being barred from the Oval Office, then the announcement that the White House would select the press pool (spoiler: we’re not a fan). The promised “new” information on the Epstein files. California’s newly enacted child influencer laws and our takes on the ethics behind family vlogging. There’s a Texas measles outbreak and RFK Jr.’s stance and response to it… as well as a mini plug-in about the Kennedy family in general (shoutout Maureen Callahan). Plus, Abby’s experience trying to change her student loan repayment plan and the future of the Dept. of Education. All opinions expressed are entirely our own and do not reflect those of any institution or affiliation, past or present.

This episode of "Washed Up," cohosts Abigail Cavizo and Colin Mullaney regale their cherished audience with a dialogue about the following political and cultural issues of our time, from Feb. 17 to Feb. 23, 2025: Another flight crashes, with Delta 4819 flipping over and catching fire upon landing in Toronto. Miraculously, all 76 survive. With the 3rd anniversary of the War in Ukraine, Trump flips on Zelensky by calling him a dictator and blaming him for the war with Russia. Influencer Ashley St. Clair sues Elon Musk for sole custody, alleging to be the mother of his 13th child. Colin and Abby discuss their disgust with natalism on the political right. As the CFPB (Consumer Financial Protection Bureau) closes shop and DOGE cuts continue apace, the optics of President Trump become increasingly monarchical. More Israeli hostages are released, including the bodies of a mother and her two young children, as the ceasefire with Hamas holds. Passports allegedly reissued for transgender individuals, such as celebrity Hunter Schafer. Pope Francis, 88, in poor health and critical condition with double pneumonia. All opinions expressed are entirely our own and do not reflect those of any institution or affiliation, past or present.

Welcome back to episode 6 of "Washed Up"; cohosts Abigail Cavizo and Colin Mullaney discuss the following news from Feb. 9 to Feb. 16, 2025: Russia, NATO and Pete Hegseth/Trump, San Diego Navy airplane crash and military/aviation in general, Ye's ongoing mental decline, Candace Owens and her series "Becoming Brigitte," Trump and the "Constitutional Crisis," and Gabbard and RFK Jr. Confirmed. Plus, we go into the following bonus topics: Elon Musk and Trump hold a press conference in the Oval Office, the end of the U.S. penny, and Trump brings back plastic straws. All opinions expressed are entirely our own and do not reflect those of any institution, past or present.

This week on "Washed Up," cohosts Abigail Cavizo and Colin Mullaney regale their cherished audience with a dialogue on the following political and cultural issues of our time, from Feb. 3 to Feb. 9, 2025: Trump on making Gaza into the "Riviera of the Middle East," DOGE cutting off USAID funding, Politico Pro subscription outcry, the state of the Democratic party writ large, Trump reversing transgender athletes from competing in women's sports, and the Super Bowl feat. Kendrick Lamar/SZA. All opinions expressed are entirely our own and do not reflect those of any institution, past or present.