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NEWSGIRLS
by NEWSGIRLS
News you need to know! Follow to stay in the loop ⚡️By award-winning journalists and bffs Wren Woodson & Mabel KabaniPreviously 60 Minutes ⏱️Full video episodes available on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@newsgirlspodcast
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Melania’s Attorney: “Don’t Get Trump Gold Card”
The Newsgirls sit down with Michael Wildes- former immigration attorney to First Lady Melania Trump- who is warning his wealthy clients against getting Trump’s Gold Card. He gives us the inside scoop on the ongoing litigation against the card, what types of his clients are most interested, and what Trump and his team should do to make this card WORTH the hefty price tag.
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Come With Us to a Trump-Epstein Library
The Newsgirls head to a Trump x Epstein pop-up exhibit in downtown Manhattan. The exhibit printed out all 3.5 million documents from the Epstein files that were released by the DOJ and organized them into 800 bound books. Mabel & Wren explore the gallery, dissect Trump and Epstein’s friendship timeline, and take a moment to reflect on Epstein’s crimes and the bravery of the survivors.
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Inside Trump's Election Army
Mabel investigates Trump’s push for an “election integrity army” in every state ahead of the 2026 midterms. From poll watcher trainings to sketchy AI voter monitoring tools and countless election lawsuits, she breaks down how Trump allies are building systems to challenge- and potentially overturn- election results they don’t trust, all while framing it as protecting democracy.
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Trump Has a Streaming Service… and It’s INSANE
Wren explores the craziest movies and TV shows on MAGA Netflix aka Trump’s Truth+ streaming service. From lizard people pretending to be humans to bitcoin originating in ancient religion to the alien illuminati, you will not believe what Trump fans are watching on here!
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Trump’s Biggest Crypto Backer Just Turned on Him
Wren breaks down all the messy drama within Trump’s imploding crypto empire. Coins plummeting 97%? Being sued for manipulation? And hosting shady investors at Maralago?? This is JUICY.
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Hunger Games Gala
The Newsgirls speak with Amy Odell, author of the Anna Wintour biography, about the Met Gala’s transformation from a celebration of fashion and art to tech billionaire playground. They get into Anna’s obsession with power, who gets invited to the most exclusive party in fashion, and of course, The Devil Wears Prada 2.
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Bezos Is Taking Over the Met Gala…
Wren breaks down the huge controversy surrounding tonight’s Met Gala: Jeff Bezos is sponsoring it. From boycott signs all around NYC to celebs skipping it to bottles of (fake) urine left at the Met Museum, we have all you need to know before the red carpet begins!
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Palantir Founder Peter Thiel’s Suss Website
Mabel dives into "Objection"- a new website made by Silicon Valley heavy hitters and billionaires that lets anyone "investigate a journalist." Take a look at this dystopian company that JUST launched - and might just change the media landscape...for the worst.
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NEW REPORT: Inside Epstein’s Nightmare Ranch
The Newsgirls break down the insanely disturbing new details coming out about Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, including allegations that victims were drugged, r***d, and subjected to unknown medical procedures. The whole thing gets even darker when you remember Epstein was obsessed with eugenics, had ties to major institutions, and even though so many of his crimes were carried out at this isolated ranch, it was never investigated. Until now… AMERICA’S RECKONING SWEATSHIRTS: https://www.jotform.com/form/260465860939065
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Trump's gold statue gets crazier…
Wren breaks down the (comedic) gold cringe of the week: Trump’s 15ft statue of himself. Did he time it for the PGA tour to play at the same golf course?? But that’s not all! She unpacks how only ONE person has received Trump's immigration gold card so far… yikes!
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Trump's Whitewashed History Truck
Newsgirls looks through pictures of Trump’s America 250 “Freedom Trucks” featuring AI George Washington and a disturbingly whitewashed version of American history. We’re adding this to the long list of Trumpian items coming out to celebrate America’s 250th birthday- from Trump passports and coins to park cards and a MAGA-coded truck. LINK TO PRAGERU EP: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMVdIncTeLc&feature=youtu.be
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Trump Wants YOU to Pay For His Ballroom
Mabel breaks down how Trump’s privately funded White House ballroom somehow turned into a $400 million taxpayer-funded “security” emergency. How’d that happen?! She gets into the sneaky politics behind how this reconstruction is now being funded, how this has become all about party loyalty, and why this ballroom fight is about way more than a room.
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White House Correspondents Weekend (VLOG)
*NOTE: This vlog was filmed before the attempted shooting at the WHCD*The Newsgirls take WHCD parties in DC!!! Come along with us as we take you inside exclusive events… how did WE get here?! Recommend watching on YouTube!
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Trump After Shooting: “Build the Ballroom”
The Newsgirls break down the attempted shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner- from the strange hotel security gaps to Trump immediately using the moment to defend his controversial White House ballroom project. We also get into what happened inside the room, why Kash Patel’s job may suddenly be safer, and how journalists kept reporting from under tables in the middle of the chaos.
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We visited Trump’s DC hangouts…SO SHADY
The Newsgirls check out a few of Trump’s go-to hotspots in Washington DC. From his old hotel to the arch he’s building himself to his son’s exclusive member’s club Executive Branch, Wren and Mabel tell you the shady secrets of Trump’s DC map.
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BREAKING: US Citizen Jailed Over $15 in El Salvador
The Newsgirls break a disturbing story about how an American CITIZEN is being held in an El Salvadoran prison under what his lawyer says are false charges. The charges? Extortion of $15. That has landed him in Izalco prison, which is known for its human rights abuses, for 15 years. Where is the Trump administration? Why should every American citizen be concerned? Jose Antonio Figueroa Lopez’s attorney breaks down this urgent case.
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Inspecting ICE’s “Hell-On-Earth” Prison
The Newsgirls visit the Metropolitan Detention Center with Representative Dan Goldman (D-NY) after his inspection of the conditions and conversations with detainees. He reveals the horrifying reason ICE is detaining immigrants with no criminal history in the same prison that housed Diddy and Maduro.
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BREAKING: US-Iran Ceasefire is ALREADY BROKEN
The Newsgirls bring you breaking news: less than 24 hours after Trump announced the US and Iran reached a ceasefire, it’s already been broken and Iran has once again closed the Hormuz Strait. Wren & Mabel unpack all the latest updates you need to know!
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UFC fighters are training FBI agents (yes, really)
The Newsgirls break down the collaboration NO ONE asked for: FBI x UFC. They unpack the recent fight training seminar at Quantico and Trump’s upcoming birthday cage fight at the White House. (Tune in for a special announcement about that!) They also break down the SHOCKING Charlie Kirk bullet autopsy.
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Trump is Days Away from Ruining the White House Forever
The Newsgirls break down Trump’s clumsy White House reconstruction plans that are set to go into effect THIS spring. They discuss the backlash from architects, the secret military complex that’s quietly being built under the ballroom, and why critics say the whole project is being rushed without the scrutiny the most important building in America SHOULD get.
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Iranian Activist: “We Can’t Just Leave Them”
The Newsgirls speak with the founder of the Iranian Diaspora Collective Moj Madhara. They argue that regime change is not optional, and that the world has a responsibility to support the Iranian people. They also discuss supporting President Trump as a lifelong Democrat.
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Iran JUST Rejected Trump's Peace Plan- And Called it Fake
The Newsgirls give you the latest on the chaotic US x Iran peace talks. They break down why Iran outright rejected the US’s most recent ceasefire proposal, how Trump is sending more US troops to the region, and what future negotiations led by Vice President JD Vance might look like.
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Hidden Details in the Epstein Files (DISTURBING) & We Went on Dates with AI…
The Newsgirls expose hidden details in the Epstein files no one is talking about... They unveil an email where Epstein is plotting to destroy the reputation of a Russian girl who may have been a victim, go through the alarming list of billionaires that have associated with Epstein, discuss his obsession with eugenics and meeting Putin, and more. The Newsgirls celebrate Valentine's Day in a very weird way…by going on dates with AI bots in a NYC wine bar! Highly recommend watching on YouTube to see the sparks fly <3
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Exclusive: Survivor on Trump and Epstein’s Pageant Trafficking & US Attacks Iran?!
The Newsgirls sit down with Beatrice Keul—a former Miss Switzerland and Miss Europe pageant contestant—about what she says happened in 1993 after she accepted an invitation to Donald Trump’s “American Dream” pageant in New York City. She accuses Trump of forcibly groping her. And says she met Jeffrey Epstein. After the deadliest uprising in decades, The Newsgirls talk to professor and Middle East expert Dr. Afshon Ostovar to learn the latest updates out of Iran. Where does the country go from here? What will Trump do? And is regime change even possible?
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SHOCKING Leaked ICE Agents Texts!? & Should you delete TikTok?
ICE is the subject on everyone’s minds right now, so the Newsgirls rounded up some of the craziest ICE stories you might not have heard of. From ICE luring kids with food assistance to FEMA being banned from saying ICE during the winter storm, your jaw will be on the floor! The Newsgirls sit down with Georgetown Law and Technology Professor Anupam Chander to break down all the shady elements of the new TikTok deal. Are the owners pushing Trump propaganda? Is TikTok taking your private photos and information? And is it suppressing political content?
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Former ICE Director: “I have sympathy for the ICE shooter”
The Newsgirls get an exclusive interview with the former director of ICE under President Obama, John Sandweg. He gives them the behind the scenes on all the dangerous changes at ICE, the mistakes the DHS made in the investigation of Renee Good’s death, and why he has sympathy for the ICE shooter Jonathan Ross.
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OnlyFans Models Monopolize US Artist Visas & Trump Insider's Shady Maduro Bet?
The Newsgirls break down some viral immigration stories that are taking over the internet. Like how half of all coveted O1B artist visas are now going to Only Fans models! And did a US citizen lose her passport for being a trans activist? How Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a new memorandum redefining terrorism that now includes "redefining radical gender ideology.” Then they sit down with prediction market expert Stephen Piepgrass to talk about how an anonymous Polymarket user made over $400k betting on President Maduro’s capture the night before it happened. Experts are saying this bet shows classic signs of insider trading. They break down other crazy political insider trading instances and how news organizations are partnering with these platforms and legitimizing this industry...
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Inside Maduro's Jail & Trump's Oil Plan Makes No Sense
The Newsgirls take you to the Metropolitan Detention Center where Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is currently being held. They break down why this jail is called “hell on earth,” how the DOJ botched Maduro’s charges, and his old life of mansions and private jets. Then, they sit down with leading Petroleum analyst Patrick de Haan from Gas Buddy to break down Trump’s plan to take over Venezuela’s oil. Is taking 30-50 billion barrels of oil a day even possible? Is China, Venezuela's biggest oil partner, pissed? And what is going to happen at Trump’s meeting with oil executives this Friday?
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ICE Tracks Pregnant Women, Designing Scents for Luxury Brands & Inside Trump’s Criminal Hotel Empire
In this episode, the Newsgirls give you the last Trumpdates of the year! From the latest on Epstein and the economy, to the Treasury mulling over the release of a $1 Trump coin, to ICE tracking pregnant women through smartwatches, find out who in Trump’s admin is on the naughty list… Then, Wren & Mabel get festive and dive into the world of luxury scent design. How does Louis Vuitton develop its signature scent? What are the most popular fragrances for homes? And what makes holiday scents so special? Finally, the Newsgirls give you a tour of Trump’s criminal hotel empire. They visit four of his most infamous properties around New York City and dive into their shady histories. They end their last episode of 2025 with a celebratory “Flotus” drink at Trump’s 45 Wine and Whiskey bar! SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VjcvRvVgTqtUujyncSY7t3-lU2jmp482vtWxofZYHMk/edit?tab=t.0See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Exclusive: Who’s Leaving the Trump Admin, Congress vs Hemp Industry & Eldest Daughter Syndrome
In this episode, the Newsgirls sit down with digital creator V Spehar, who you probably know as Under the Desk News! They discuss MAGA in-fighting, Erika Kirk, and their advice to Democratic Senators about social media. Then, your favorite hosts unpack Congress’s new THC ban. Is hemp really a risk to American youth? Which industries stand to benefit from the ban? They speak to the CEO of Wynk THC seltzer. Finally, eldest daughters Wren & Mabel feel seen. They explore the causes, science and symptoms of Eldest Daughter Syndrome and how birth order impacts your personality. No one is safe. SOURCES:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KeFUpLmm2wYQU6K2behOW-EhxAI1fXmiOP2A-rHw6Jg/edit?tab=t.0See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Trump’s Journalist “Hall of Shame,” Why Is Broadway So Bad? & Rescuing Whales from Aquariums
In this episode, the Newsgirls peruse (and take personal offense to) Trump’s new journalist “Hall of Shame” website. They also break down Trump’s latest attacks on female journalists and the new “MAGA friendly” press corps at the Pentagon. Then, Wren & Mabel see a Broadway show and regret it… why are so many new musicals SO bad?! Why are they losing money and closing after only a few months? The Newsgirls investigate. Finally, explore how North America’s first whale sanctuary is rescuing whales from miserable conditions in captivity. They speak with The Whale Sanctuary’s COO to learn how they chose a location, set up the environment, and what kinds of whales will soon call it home. SOURCES:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aoXEo2UHo3irRJ3V3ddnUZf7O8Qxa5nUk4I4yHtxAWs/edit?usp=sharingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Trump Abandons America First?, US Pardon Attorney on MAGA Takeover & Behind Heidi Klum’s Costumes
In this episode, the Newsgirls and former CNN analyst Chris Cillizza pose the question- is Trump abandoning his America First promise? From freaking out over Epstein files to cozying up to foreign friends, his focus seems to be on everything BUT the American people. Then, Wren & Mabel talk to former US Pardon Attorney Liz Oyer about Trump’s controversial pardons. Fresh off her interview with 60 Minutes, she breaks down how Trump pardoning January 6th rioters and shady, crypto billionaires is corrupting the justice system. Finally, the Newsgirls step into the wild, spectacular world of celebrity makeup and prosthetics. Hear from Mike Marino on his Oscar nominated projects and how he designs Heidi Klum’s infamous and intricate Halloween costumes every year. SOURCES:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1v9Winxu1GEU6n7dUO6gzFQGU-IsnN9YZmDJG0isdehU/edit?tab=t.0See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Trump’s Third-term Loophole Explained, True Story Behind The Morning Show & Chipotle Drone Delivery
In this episode, the Newsgirls reveal the 2028 presidential front-runners and why DC already has election fever. Vance vs Buttigieg?! Rubio vs AOC?! They also explain the legal loophole MAGA says allows Trump to be President for a third-term. Then, Wren & Mabel talk to the brains behind Apple TV’s hit The Morning Show, Brian Stelter! You might recognize him as CNN’s Chief Media Analyst. He tells the true story behind Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, and Jon Hamm’s morally complex characters. Finally, you can now get your Chipotle burrito delivered via DRONE?! The Newsgirls talk to Zipline about flying food deliveries, Trump’s executive order on drones, and they unveil the new restaurants you can now order from. SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1itXHG_BOe1Z4Lz6-BV5zOSeXFCijneRezJqEevG2U8Q/edit?tab=t.0See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Trump Launches Shady Betting App, Subway Cars Become Coral Reefs & On the Scene for Mamdani’s Win
In this episode, a classic round-up of Trump updates! From hiring bounty hunters to track down migrants, to the longest government shutdown ever, to launching a betting app on Truth Social…it’s all here.Next, Wren & Mabel dive into a creative wildlife solution: turning subway cars into coral reefs! They speak to a marine biologist from the Georgia DNR to learn about how they move the cars underwater and how they’re saving fish and turtles.Finally, the Newsgirls go live with Decision Desk HQ, Chuck Todd, and Chris Cillizza to cover the NYC mayoral race. They give BTS of their viral voter interviews, head to the Democratic Socialists’ victory party, and unpack what Mamdani’s win over Cuomo means for the city. SOURCES:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qlwNg0eFmKTaW3JPTnzKFK9AVLkiiexWq8uUpaWZwiM/edit?tab=t.0See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Chuck Todd Compares Mamdani to Trump, FBI Art Agent on Louvre Heist & Meta Pays for the White House Ballroom?
In this episode, NBC legend Chuck Todd is here to break down all the important elections happening across the country next week, especially for NYC mayor. And don’t miss Chuck’s live election night coverage–featuring the Newsgirls–streaming on X and YouTube! Then, Wren & Mabel talk to a former FBI art Crime Agent about the investigation into the Louvre heist. He analyzes the latest evidence, if museum security is to blame, and where the jewels are now.Finally, the baffled Newsgirls try to make sense of Trump’s East Wing demolition… Construction won’t finish until 2029?! Is it even legal?! And why is Meta funding it?!SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eCVmu4u0M9-xaHr3g2x-2epZSKTYSe6ozBBSmCq7rqI/edit?tab=t.0#zohranmamdani #andrewcuomo #curtrissliwa #nyc See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Ex-60 Minutes Journalists Investigate Bari Weiss, Holiday Season Too Early? & Not Awful News
In this episode, the Newsgirls investigate the new Editor-in-Chief of their previous employer CBS News. From Bari Weiss provoking 60 Minutes producers to luring in right-wing viewers, they answer the question, “why did CBS hire an op-ed writer to run their network?” Then, Wren & Mabel vent about how early the holiday season starts these days! Pumpkin spice in August?! Ornaments in October?! They speak to a consumer trends expert about how to prepare for holiday shopping amid Trump’s tariffs. Finally, the Newsgirls leave you smiling with a segment of Not Awful News! From implanting a tooth in an eye to restore a blind man’s vision, to inventing shark bite resistant wet suits, to reattaching a butterfly’s wing in a heartwarming video, you don’t want to miss these stories :)SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1QI4XN8gUhEPiXaG31sE859boCKbMgU7nNeqYVm4bIz4/edit?tab=t.0See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Jared Kushner Developing Trump Gaza?!, VS Fashion Show is a Failure, & 1 Year Anniversary Special
In this episode, the Newsgirls ask why is Jared Kushner negotiating the peace deal between Israel and Palestine?! They investigate what he’s been up to since Trump’s first term, his lucrative business deals in the Middle East, and how the peace plan is far from settled. Then, Wren & Mabel strap on angel wings and fly into Victoria’s Secret’s controversial history and recent scandals as its annual Fashion Show takes place in NYC. Hear from the model that launched a petition to get body diversity, credited with bringing the show down. Finally, the Newsgirls celebrate the show’s one year anniversary!! They take you behind the scenes of making stories, reveal inside jokes, and tell you the names they ALMOST picked for the podcast. Feat. the most festive shirts you could imagine :) SOURCES:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ux85fTVc_3ln1Hu5SD_TZBJiKtQHKBdf1NhfxujBERQ/edit?tab=t.0See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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DOJ Insider’s Dire Trump Warning, NASA is Now A Spy Agency, & Taylor Swift’s Worst Album
In this episode, the former Acting Assistant Attorney General for National Security Mary McCord gives us the inside scoop on what’s happening at the Department of Justice! From prosecuting political enemies to (illegally) sending in the National Guard, you have to hear her dire warning about the erosion of democracy…Then, Wren & Mabel investigate how the US has become the biggest investor in spyware. They break down ICE’s contract with Israeli made hacking software giant, Trump reclassifying NASA as a spy agency, and how this zero click technology can infect YOUR phone. Finally, the Newsgirls give their much-anticipated review of Taylor Swift’s new album The Life of a Showgirl. Tune in to get their brutally honest thoughts on the lyrics, favorite and least favorite songs, and hot takes on her relationship!SOURCES:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bgm_rbaXBFPjiuxCIGZEhmzXc5I8u9eczhzBt7L2amk/edit?tab=t.0See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Trump Taunts the Taliban, The UN is Pointless, & Can Bad Bunny Save the NFL?
In this episode, Trump shuts down the government, indicts his political rival, and starts a fight with the Taliban... we’re here with another edition of Trumpdates to get you all caught up!Then, Wren & Mabel ask what is the point of the UN? From giving leaders guilty of genocide a platform to kissing up to countries that violate treaties, hear from the Crisis Group on the fallout from last week’s United Nations General Assembly.Finally, the official Sports Guy is back to break down the latest news from the NFL! We get into Bad Bunny’s Halftime Show, WAGs, the league getting more political and international, and what to expect from this season.SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1tlklqB0Ntyy_JrHNAhJE86TzrMyVW8D7T0cbQoN1l3A/edit?tab=t.0See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Andrew Yang: Politics is Broken, the Job Market is Crashing, & Octopus Arm Secrets
In this episode, the Newsgirls sit down with former presidential candidate and Forward Party Founder Andrew Yang! He shares his hot takes on Trump’s latest actions, teaming up with Elon Musk, and whether or not he’ll run in 2028. Then, Wren & Mabel answer the question: why is the job market so bleak right now? Hear from an unemployment expert on how the economy and AI are taking away jobs and the STAGGERING latest labor statistics. Finally, the Newsgirls take you under the sea to learn more about everyone’s favorite eight-armed cephalopod, octopuses! Marine biologists are here to unpack groundbreaking findings about the secret ways octopuses use their arms. SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pzI6AcSkPZjnDYppJPFXN95_NN6MvTjTY8NCHvq1Qio/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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FBI in Chaos After Kirk Murder, Bilt Card Launches Sitcom, & Martini Expo!
In this episode, the Newsgirls pull back the curtain on the chaos brewing at the FBI because of its controversial, inexperienced director Kash Patel. From botching Charlie Kirk’s investigation to covering up the Epstein Files to making agents take Trump loyalty tests, are we safe with him in charge? Then, Wren & Mabel watch Bilt credit card’s new sitcom series Roomies! They speak to Bilt’s Chief Marketing Officer about what inspired this innovative way to advertise, if it's working, and what’s next for them (hint: earn points on mortgage payments!) Finally, the Newsgirls go to the Martini Expo! They taste test and get a lesson on different kinds of martinis before sitting down with organizer Robert Simonson, cocktail writer for the New York Times, to get his expert takes on this iconic drink. SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sAd-lBynod-VlS7NgF2FaD5yo1ATKJ1H5wj3IgREAqc/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Trump’s Big Ugly National Makeover, NYT Top 100 Restaurants List, & Not Awful News
In this episode, the Newsgirls investigate all the ways Trump is making over the country. From paving over the Rose Garden to assassinating foreign drug traffickers without due process to charging $15K tourist visa bonds, is Trump really gilding the country or tarnishing it? Then, Wren & Mabel speak to one of the curators of the coveted NYT Top 100 Restaurants in New York list. Get the behind the scenes scoop on all the elements that go into her critique and which restaurant she says you HAVE to try! Finally, the Newsgirls give the people what they want: Not Awful News! Learn about how VR is more effective than pain medication, a new species of manta ray, how radio waves can restore your sense of smell, and renting a grandma in Japan. SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dKI_HAtZdDg5IZCV83Xyt9Ey8D8ZxwZp-P3vb8pz8Ho/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Dems Join Trump’s Meme-Battle, Micronation Dictator in Nevada, & Song of the Summer?
In this episode, the Newsgirls break down Trump’s latest rage bait, Governor Newsom’s trolling, and the White House’s notorious deportation memes. We speak to the masterminds behind last year’s viral KamalaHQ success to learn about their strategy and how to stay relevant in the new political landscape. Then, Wren & Mabel welcome a world leader: the President…of the micronation Molossia located within Nevada! From banning onions to cookie dough currency to its ongoing war with (defunct) East Germany, it’s the strangest 1.3 acre country you’ll ever hear about. Finally, the Newsgirls ask why isn’t there a song of the summer this year?! You know it’s bad when not even Sabrina Carpenter can save it… SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pt0zvmOkHB3WdWJrv5Hb3_l1IFGZql9LWq6CnU8YtBk/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Schools Choose Trump Over Students, AI Causes Droughts, & We Pay an Etsy Witch
In this episode, the Newsgirls get you ready to go back to school amidst Trump’s crackdown on universities for being woke. How will big settlements impact campus and how will students protect their right to free speech? We speak to Mahmoud Khalil’s attorney from the NYCLU. Then, Wren & Mabel investigate how AI data centers are causing droughts across the country. We have the astounding numbers Big Tech doesn’t want you to know. They also get into some other unforeseen downsides of AI– art theft?! Finally, the Newsgirls pay an Etsy witch to tell their future and cast a good luck spell on them! Is this viral trend all it's cracked up to be? SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iDf60iN619rvm6ComYDZuqyxMcVuz7KHM5vvCgoV56s/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Alt-Right PBS Rewrites History, Trump Gives Away Ukraine? & Hamilton's Christopher Jackson
In this episode, the Newsgirls investigate the alt-right’s version of PBS- PragerU. From Christopher Columbus justifying slavery to DEI Must DIE to calling climate change a scheme by the government, these videos are approved as learning materials in classrooms in nine states… and now the White House. Then, Wren & Mabel give you the lowdown on Trump’s meetings with Putin and Zelenskyy, including some details you probably didn’t see on the news. Like Putin’s “poop briefcase,” Trump teasing that the 2028 election won’t happen, and Melania Trump heroically saving the day by sending a personal letter to Putin (jk). Finally, the Newsgirls are starstruck by Christopher Jackson- from originating George Washington in Broadway’s Hamilton, playing Herbert Wexley on the Sex and the City reboot And Just Like That, and currently starring in Alicia Keys’ Broadway musical Hell’s Kitchen, they can’t wait to ask him about all the behind-the-scenes moments of their favorite shows!! SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qbU7SRAwbYEPjLnEqG1gAhDXapy4VuDk2WmCoKEkuuk/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Gerrymandering Arms Race, Culture War Over Wolves, & Freakier Friday Nostalgia
In this episode, the Newsgirls speak with the man in charge of drawing California’s new maps as a part of the state’s retaliatory redistricting effort against Texas. They break down the drastic political shift in Texas districts, how Trump is encouraging Republican states to gerrymander, and if the Supreme Court will strike down the Voting Rights Act. Then, Wren & Mabel investigate the political culture war over wolves as their protections yo-yo based on which party in power. They dig into the barbaric wolf hunting bills and speak to the Center for Biological Diversity, who just won a lawsuit forcing the government to reconsider wolves’s endangered status. Finally, the Newsgirls go to the movies like it's 2003 to see Freakier Friday. They give their reviews and dissect Hollywood’s obsession with cashing in on nostalgia with the pop culture and history podcast Right Answers Mostly. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZWaesdjTdO76oPfUv94NudFvQTF8Wr01uevwixMRtIM/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Trump Wants You to Venmo Pay the Debt, Controversial $10K Lifelike Dolls, & GenZ’s Etiquette Coach
In this episode, a very necessary Trumpdates! From Trump asking you to make a Venmo donation towards the national debt and encouraging you to convert your coworkers to your religion to causing another round of tariffs mania– we’re breaking it all down. Then, Wren & Mabel dive into the controversial world of Reborn dolls– the $10K lifelike baby phenomenon. You think Labubu’s are weird…just wait until you see Reborn “parents” take their doll out in a stroller! We talk to a Reborn artist and collector. Finally, why are GenZ’s becoming intolerable in the workplace? The Newsgirls speak to an office etiquette coach about the horror stories and why companies are paying big bucks for her to coach their youngest employees. SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1urewyZD9c5AfxXPEMjOE87YO1lPoAGInOGQq9GCwf-Q/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Inside Trump’s Foreign Torture Prison, Sydney Sweeney’s “Racist” Ad, & Not Awful News
In this episode, the Newsgirls take you inside El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison where President Trump sent 252 Venezuelan migrants. Most of the prisoners had no criminal histories and the details of the psychological and physical torture they endured is just now coming to light. They speak to the Human Rights Watch about why this prison is being labeled as worse than Guantanamo. Then, Wren & Mabel unpack the latest internet controversy- Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle jeans ad. Is it Nazi propaganda or harmless wordplay? International rage-bait to boost stock value or marketing gone wrong? Finally, the Newsgirls bring back everyone's favorite segment- Not Awful News! From Japan’s fake blood trials to coffee’s insane health benefits to the science of tickling, you’ll leave (hopefully) with a smile :) SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13m9Llj65Fw0V3A4g3ryDH4dyA8mcAlcggeRgNgomNYI/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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Trump Epstein Doodle-gate, Accidental Discovery Changes How We See Galaxy, & Burnout Survival Guide
In this episode, the Newsgirls round-up the craziest details you might have missed about Trump and Epstein! From Trump’s creepy Epstein birthday script, long history of bizarre doodles, and confused MAGA Twitter bots turn on Trump…what is going on?! Then, Wren & Mabel visit the outskirts of our Solar System with the American Museum of Natural History’s Senior Scientist Dr. Jackie Faherty! She tells us about the recent accidental discovery that changes how we see the galaxy and takes us behind-the-scenes of their new space show. Finally, the Newsgirls team up with Olivia Shabo, host of For You From Eve, to bring you the ultimate Burnout Survival Guide. Say goodbye to miserable days at the office and late nights doomscrolling! SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1kkAQPjwByVQdznbPC_18zqcP-IPY56fZrGV-MNJEmko/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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NYT Bombshell: Netanyahu Prolonged the War, Billionaire Summer Camp, & Shark Week Behind the Scenes
In this episode, the Newsgirls sit down with NYT Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ronen Bergman to unpack his investigation on Netanyahu prolonging the war in Gaza for his own political gain. They hear never before reported insights from secret meetings, altered records, and ignored intelligence since Oct. 7. Then, Wren & Mabel head to Sun Valley, Idaho for the annual summer camp for billionaires! From river rafting to making some of the biggest media mergers in history, you won’t believe the guest list--or what happened to the New York Post reporter who was on the scene and here to tell us all about it. Finally, *insert Jaws theme song* it’s almost Shark Week! Discovery invites the Newsgirls to get an exclusive sneak peek at the scream-inducing specials airing next week. They’re joined by Shark Week veteran host Kinga Phillips to get the terrifying scoop on swimming with sharks… SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_SXCk22hBm4JFmWSSTsPB_nLULydRYJDWbcWZBSX3QI/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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News you need to know! Follow to stay in the loop ⚡️By award-winning journalists and bffs Wren Woodson & Mabel KabaniPreviously 60 Minutes ⏱️Full video episodes available on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@newsgirlspodcast
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