Topics:

Caitlin Clark is changing sports for a generation

The Supremes fall in line to help Donald Trump win the election

Unpacking Vice President Kamala Harris’s call for a ceasefire + reactions

A Hunter Biden hearing without full frontal nudity

An extra thicc and juicy downballot era segment in honor of Super Tuesday, featuring Brian Derrick of Oath, who breaks down why North Carolina really, really, *really* needs to elect a Democratic governor this November

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Super Thicc Tuesday

In today’s mini-sode V chats with author and journalist, Taylor Lorenz. They detail Taylor’s interview with Chaya Raichik during which she revealed herself as the creator of LibsofTikTok.
FULL INTERVIEW
Taylor’s Book: Extremely Online: The Untold Story of Fame, Influence, and Power on the Internet
Topics:

How Taylor came to discover LibsofTikTok creator, Chaya Raichik.

The severity of Raichik’s content and the concern of copy cats.

The timeliness of Taylor’s book Extremely Online.



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Wrangling The Extremely Online: Ft. Taylor Lorenz

Today’s episode includes an exclusive interview with Vice President Kamala Harris, where she reacts to the Alabama Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos and the death of Nex Benedict. To jump to the interview, listen at 49:24.
Other topics in this show include:

Symptom management of late-stage capitalism: why is the internet hiding news from us and why do CEOs want us eating cereal for dinner?

Why don’t we know exactly what happened to Nex Benedict? We guide you through the confusing coverage.

For the first time *ever* in the United States, someone was convicted for a hate crime for murdering a transgender woman.

The Kochs pull their money from Nikki Haley as she enters her delulu era

Veepstakes is in full swing – here’s who we *don’t* think Trump will pick

A Missouri law prevents pregnany women from divorcing their spouse – which is why MO Rep. Ashley Aune is our downballot girlie of the week

V interviews Vice President Kamala Harris about wide-ranging threats to reproductive rights: from how anti-abortion legislation impacts members of the military to fears around IVF accessibility. V and the Vice President also offer words of support to the LGBTQ community following the death of Nex Benedict.


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Is The Bodily Autonomy In The Room With Us? Ft. Kamala Harris

Another week of nightmare fuel to unpack in today's episode of American Fever Dream, including:

Alabama’s Supreme Court rules that frozen embryos should be considered people. Here are the implications for IVF.

Where is Ivanka Trump lately?

The hottest new wedding venue is decommissioned prisons

What we know about the killing of Nex Benedict

Why a California conservative is making decisions about Oklahoma school libraries

Alexei Navalny’s “sudden death syndrome”

Who’s in their downballot era this week? It’s New York State Senator Samra Brouk, whose legislation ensures more women have access to life-saving doula services


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On Thin Ice

In the first episode of American Fever Dream, V. Spehar of Under The Desk News fame officially joins the Betches News family in our premiere episode of our signature news and politics podcast dedicated to keeping you responsibly informed, sufficiently amused, and ready to stay engaged for the long haul.This week’s topics include:

What’s going on with politics on social media?

The Super Bowl political intersections you didn’t see and Nancy Pelosi’s Vegas field trip

The race to replace George Santos in Long Island and why we’re in our downballot era this year

A shooting at Joel Osteen’s Texas megachurch raises questions about the prosperity gospel

Would you let ChatGPT write your performance review?


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American Fever Dream: Our Official 2024 Diagnosis

Betches News (formerly The Betches Sup) is excited to announce the newest podcast from Betches Media: American Fever Dream! 
From under the desk to in your ears, V. Spehar joins Betches Media in a new podcast dedicated to curing the collective malaise brought on by our chaotic political environment. Every week, Spehar and co-host Amanda Duberman (news director, Betches) will tenderly guide you through the biggest moments in politics and pop culture with a healing dose of perspective and humor. Rather than spiral over the latest unprecedented event, the hosts dig for the 2024 political tea you *really* want to hear while offering all the information you need to be an empowered citizen, without the side of despair to keep you up at night.
Tune in every Tuesday, starting February 13th, 2024 and subscribe now so you don't miss an episode!
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American Fever Dream (TRAILER)

On this the final episode of Soft Black Woman for 2023, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes your favorite financial hype woman, Berna Anat, to help break down the news. Be sure to subscribe to our new podcast feed so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman in 2024.
Co-host: @heyberna, Berna Anat
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Topics:

A judge found Trump committed fraud in building his real-estate empire.

The WGA Strike is over

Taylor Swift’s star power sends Travis Kelce’s jersey sales soaring

Drake Fans react to controversial lyrics on Slime You Out

*NSYNC returns

Colin Kaepernick wants to get back on the field with the New York Jets

Vivek Ramaswamy, Tim Scott vowed to end to birthright citizenship

Megan Thee Stallion wants you to check on your friends, including the ‘strong’ ones


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Soft Black Woman: Trump’s Fraud Case, Strike Updates, & Swifties Love Football

Topics:

GOP primary candidates assemble once again to compete for the smallest L

Reflecting on chaotic moments, favorite guests, and lessons learned

What’s next for the Betches Sup podcast


The Betches Sup podcast will be on hiatus until early 2024
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#897 The Last Sup-per (For Now)

Topics:

What’s in the “tentative deal” struck by writers and studios? Our writers debrief on the imminent end of one strike while another heats up.

What does Kevin McCarthy want more, his job or a functioning government?

Did Senator Bob Menendez engage in sweeping corruption, or just leave a little extra cash lying around?

Are Men Ok? We deliberate over this cringey comment from the Greek Prime Minister


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#896 It’s Not Good, Bob (Writers’ Strike, Bob Menendez)

On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes comedian and content creator TaTa Sherise. Be sure to subscribe to our new podcast feed so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman.
Co-host: @tatasherise, TaTa Sherise
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Topics:

Halle Berry calls out Drake for using a picture of her to promote his new single

Maren Morris says she’s quitting country music because of Trump era culture wars

A Black Texas student was suspended for his loc hairstyle

Jann Wenner (Rolling Stone magazine) made racist and sexist comments while promoting his new book “The Masters”

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky introduced their newborn son, Riot Rose


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Soft Black Woman: Halle Berry & Drake, Suspension For Locs, And Rihanna’s Baby

Topics:

What we’ve been binge-watching lately

How Rupert Murdoch should spend his retirement

Why the government spending negotiations are like a disorganized Bachelorette party

The Senate changes its dress code. But are some clothes simply too casual for the gravity of governing?

Angelica Ross details Emma Roberts’ transphobia on the “American Horror Story” set

Milly and Alise share heart-warming and hilarious anecdotes in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month


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#895 Do Sweat Shorts Belong In In The Senate? (Shutdown, Murdoch)

Topics:

Did Lauren Boebert give a handy at the theater?

What’s unique about the auto workers’ strike.

The Republican governor and VP hopeful accused of having an affair with a Trump aide.

Why young voters are putting pressure on Biden to take more radical action on climate change.

Drew Barrymore finally changes course and pauses her talk show.

A Rolling Stone co-founder makes controversial and ill-informed statements about “inarticulate” women and Black performers.


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#894 A Multigenerational Threat (Lauren Boebert, UAW strike)

On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes documentary filmmaker and producer, Isara Krieger to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday.
Co-host: @isara.krieger, Isara Krieger
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Topics:

Soft Black Woman will be taking a break starting September 29th and returning in its own feed in 2024.

Isara’s documentary, The Highest Standard follows three students as they make a leap across the education gap.

Recapping the MTV Video Music Awards.

Dictionary.com adds box braids to its lexicon.

Lauren Boebert was escorted out of Beetlejuice after causing a disturbance.


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Soft Black Woman: We’re Moving, The Highest Standard, & Box Braids

Topics:

An announcement from Milly and Alise + info about the podcast schedule this year

Jen Shah and Elizabeth Holmes are jailhouse besties

We’re all confused about why Republicans want to impeach Joe Biden

Republicans tried to shame a Virginia candidate for a spicy livestream, but might have committed a crime

Lauren Boebert’s eventful evening at the theater

Unpacking Drew Barrymore’s decision to resume her talk show and the current status of the WGA/SAG strikes

The nation solves an enduring mystery: does Tim Scott have a real girlfriend?


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#893 Do Americans Want A Single President? (+ An Important Announcement)

Topics:

Trump hosts a teeny tiny fundraiser to help pay Rudy Giuliani’s legal bills

The ongoing effort to identify more than 1,000 9/11 victims

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher’s awful character statements for Danny Masterson, and their even worst response

Bryan calls in from Spain to unpack the country’s reaction to Luis Rubialis defiance, and ultimate resignation, after kissing a female player during the World Cup victory


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#892 Punk’d By Patriarchy (Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, Danny Masterson)

On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer for the Oakland Roots and Soul Soccer Teams, Edreece Arghandiwal to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday.
Co-host: @edreece, @oaklandroots, @oaklandsoulsc, Edreece Arghandiwal
Topics:

Oakland Roots & Soul Sports announces Community Investment round.

Spain women’s soccer coach fired after unwanted kiss.

Adidas pledges portion of the Yeezy proceeds will be going to fight antisemitism.

US Open hosts the first match with two Black men playing against each other.

Presidential candidate Ramaswamy makes racist remarks to Rep. Pressley.


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Soft Black Woman: Sports With Purpose, Yeezys, & Ayanna Pressley

Topics:

An escaped prisoner has this Pennsylvania town on lockdown.

The number of abortions performed since Roe was overturned has… increased? We unpack a surprising – yet also completely expected? – report.

Why Hunter Biden is being indicted

The problematic narrative surrounding Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas’s divorce

Are Men Ok? This time, we ask for a Florida man who keeps trying to cross the ocean in a human-sized hamster wheel


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#891 Spinning Our Wheels (Sophie Turner, Hunter Biden)

Topics:

The hosts debrief on Labor Day weekend and deliberate what actually marks the “end” of summer

What this year’s extreme Burning Man conditions revealed about the new demographics of the counter-culture festival

We preview some upcoming political moments will profound state-level impacts that could reshape the 2024 election: the Virginia state legislature could flip, and Democratic governors in these red states could lose out to Republicans

Is the government shutting down later this month?


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#890 Fall Syllabus (Elections this year, Burning Man)

On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes activist, speaker, and award winning author of The Wake Up, Michelle MiJung Kim to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday.
Co-host: @michellekimkim, Michelle MiJung Kim
Topics:

Dylan Mulvaney wins “Breakout Creator” at the Streamy Awards.

R. Kelly and Universal must pay over a half a million in music royalties towards victims.

Thousands gather to celebrate the 60th anniversary of MLK’s “I Have A Dream” speech.

White man fatally shoots 3 Black people in Jacksonville Florida in racist attack.

Coco Gauff calls out Chair Umpire then wins match.


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Soft Black Woman: Dylan Mulvaney, Jacksonville, & Coco Gauff

Topics:
What is Samantha Bee’s news diet?
How the writers’ strike and lack of late night shows has impacted the way we understand and process political events
What it will take to elevate more women in the politics and comedy space
How Republicans in Ohio are trying to confuse voters about a pro-reproductive rights constitutional amendment
Why is Mitch McConnell the way that he is? We ruminate
We play our favorite game: Is this celebrity older or younger than Ron DeSantis?
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