Episode 9: Amy Coney Barrett... 'if looks could kill'

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.