Well-Informed Girlfriends

By Tiege Dooley-Panko and Samantha KubotaNews News Commentary

Well-Informed Girlfriends episodes

June 23, 2020 Episode 10: Can toilets spread COVID? Voter suppression in Kentucky and allegations against Chris D'Elia and Justin Bieber
In this week's episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends, the girls dive into all of the news including but not limited to: toilets having the potential to spread the coronavirus, possible voter suppression in Kentucky primaries and a new week of allegations against some of LA's most popular male entertainers.
28 min
June 08, 2020 Episode 9: A continued discussion of the Black Lives Matter movement and everything that's happening as a result
As protests continue across the globe, the girlfriends discuss the likelihood of contracting the coronavirus at rallies, brands that are being called out for potentially discriminatory practices and celebrities who are weighing in on the Black Lives Matter movement and the pandemic.
17 min
June 01, 2020 Episode 8: Protests and clashes across the US following the death of George Floyd
This week, the United States has seen peaceful protests, clashes and looting following the death of Minneapolis man George Floyd. Many people and journalists are trying to make sense of it all, and still more of us are wondering what we can do next. The girlfriends talk to journalists who have been on the front lines in Minneapolis and D.C., and discuss the meaning of “white privilege” and what it means to be an ally.
25 min
May 25, 2020 Episode 7: The most dangerous activities for transmission of COVID-19 and the Quarantine 15
This week, your well-informed girlfriends dive right into the highest risk activities for getting/spreading COVID-19, plus they discuss the “Quarantine 15,” which is apparently a real thing (so relax!) as people pack on the pounds during this pandemic. Sam and Tiege also chat about one couple’s Hinge date that left them trapped in Costa Rica for 60+ days during a global health crisis! All this and more this week on Well-Informed Girlfriends 💜
26 min
May 18, 2020 Episode 6: People injecting themselves with COVID-19, wedding re-planning and of course, the latest quarantine trends!
This week, the girls interview women who have had to change or postpone their weddings due to the coronavirus. Then, Sam and Tiege talk all the new news circulating COVID-19 — including the story about people volunteering to get it. Finally, of course, the girls dive into all of the latest quarantine trends. All this and so much more on this weeks' episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends. <3
4 min
May 11, 2020 Episode 5: A closer look at coverage of the Ahmed Arbery case, Mother's Day advice and this week's hottest celeb news and trends
This week, the girls talk to a fellow journalist John Henry in Washington D.C. about the Ahmed Arbery case and about how social media has impacted coverage. Then, they phone their moms and get all of the best (and questionable) life advice and hacks to celebrate Mother's Day. Finally, the girls chat about the latest celebrity news and some new food trends, which somehow SHOCKINGLY don't involve whipping anything this week?
27 min
May 04, 2020 Episode 4: What to eat to avoid contracting coronavirus, meat packing plants and babies everywhere!
This week, journalists Sam Kubota and Tiege Dooley-Panko dive into the latest news surrounding coronavirus and chat about what foods you should eat if you want to avoid getting it (per an actual live human adult doctor, because they would just recommend Domino's Pizza.) Also, babies are a HOT topic this week — the girls discuss all of the babies being born, being announced and ...err... being conceived. Finally, your well-informed girlfriends bring you the latest recipe and fashion trends of the week. All this and more on episode 4!
24 min
April 27, 2020 Episode 3: New coronavirus symptoms, female leaders' response to the virus and the latest foodie trends
Journalists Tiege Dooley-Panko and Samantha Kubota are back with more (un)fun facts about the only thing on everyone’s mind: coronavirus. Specifically, more symptoms to be on the lookout for, boss women running their countries during a pandemic and “Revenge Body with Khloe Kardashian.” Well, we guess we just slipped that last one in there for our own sanity? Plus, it wouldn’t be a pandemic without some weird recipe hacks and a bunch-o-memes.
24 min
April 25, 2020 Episode 2: Harry and Meghan's move to LA, the psychology of social distancing and quarantine love stories
Journalists Tiege Dooley-Panko and Sam Kubota dive into Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's move to LA, pandemic shaming, and our latest reality TV obsession, "Too Hot to Handle." Your well-informed girlfriends even did some — ahem — VERY investigative reporting on dating in the age of the coronavirus!
17 min
April 14, 2020 Episode 1: Dating in the age of coronavirus, quara-ghosting and the resistance journalists are facing across the country
Journalists Sam Kubota and Tiege Dooley-Panko discuss love in the age of coronavirus, the way journalists are being perceived in the media, and the act of being quara-ghosted.
17 min