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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 Sami Sage 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. For constant news updates, sign up for the Sup email newsletter at betches.com/newsletters and follow us on Instagram at @betches_news. And follow V on TikTok and Instagram @underthedesknews. Watch American Fever Dream On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebetchesnews

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Sydney Sweeney American Eagle Ad Controversy

2025/07/29

In the final episode of American Fever Dream, V Spehar and Sami Sage go out with their hottest grab bag of takes. First, they dissect Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad and its alleged white supremacist undertones. Then, they deep dive on Hunter Biden’s interview and the weight of American political family dynasties. And finally, they have a rapid fire take-off covering Plymouth Rock to Epstein conspiracies to the fall of gay bars in America. What a fever dream, indeed! Watch this and more today on youtube.com/@betchesnews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Inside Trump & Epstein’s PR Machine

2025/07/22

In this episode of American Fever Dream, V and Sami critique Jubilee’s YouTube debate platform and react to the latest episode of Surrounded with Medhi Hasan. Then, they deep dive into how digital dependency has eroded our attention span across generations. And finally, they unpack Jeffrey Epstein's influence over powerful institutions of America and who is really protecting who. Watch this and more today on youtube.com/@betchesnews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Trump Doesn’t Want the Epstein Files Released

2025/07/15

In this episode of American Fever Dream, V and Sami deep dive into the dark, unresolved legacy of Jeffrey Epstein. They unpack how Epstein groomed girls from elite institutions and the power structures that protected him. And finally, with Ghislaine’s court appeal and Trump’s constant media deflection, they try to thread the needle between what’s next and if justice will ever be served. Watch this and more today on youtube.com/@betchesnews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Books We Read to Cope Ft. Molly Jong-Fast and David Litt

2025/07/08

On this episode of American Fever Dream, V and Sami have their first book club of ‘AFD approved’ beach reads. They’re first joined by author Molly Jong-Fast of How To Lose Your Mother to chat about grief, sobriety, and how to get through the ‘worst year of your life.’ Then, switching gears, David Litt stops by to talk about his new book, It’s Only Drowning, a novel about how surfing with his MAGA-loving brother-in-law led to unexpected political insight and where we all go from here. Watch this and more today at youtube.com/@BetchesNews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Senate's Medicaid Meltdown & How to Stay Sane Ft. Mallory McMorrow

2025/07/01

This week on American Fever Dream, V and Sami are joined by Michigan Senate candidate Mallory McMorrow to talk burnout, billionaires, and why Democrats keep losing the narrative. They unpack the myth of self-made tech moguls and why political performance matters more than ever to take dems out of 1996 into 2025. Watch this and more today at youtube.com/@thebetchesnews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Left Needs a Pep Rally Ft. Akilah Hughes

2025/06/26

This week on American Fever Dream, V and Sami are joined by Akilah Hughes to break down the mess that is the Democratic Party. They unpack their political atrophy, their lack of authenticity, and how Republicans have mastered political theater over them. And finally, the talk about the power of protest, but most importantly, they want a time machine so that Oprah could win the 2016 presidential election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

America Joined a War and VidCon Was Hell

2025/06/24

This week on American Fever Dream, V and Sami unpack hell on earth - Hawk Tuah’s live podcast at Vid Con. Then, they deep dive into how President Trump bombed Iran without telling anyone (including Congress) and the implications of Christian nationalism in politics. It’s all getting very 2003 again — but with a president that’s a fascist instead of one that can paint dogs. Watch this and more today ⁠youtube.com/@thebetchesnews⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why the “No Kings” Protests Hit Different

2025/06/17

This week, V and Sami unpack the No Kings protests and explore how a grassroots movement sent a powerful message across the country. Then, they discuss what made these demonstrations feel different, why small-town actions mattered, and what Democrats must learn from the moment. Finally, they take a deep dive into the growing collaboration between tech companies like Palantir and the U.S. military—and what it means for the future of democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Crypto Grift That Could Break America ft. Charlotte Howard

2025/06/10

This week, V and Sami unpack the ICE protests in LA and dig into the disinformation spreading through on-the-ground reporting and the media ecosystem at large. Then, they’re joined by Charlotte Howard, Executive Editor of The Economist and co-host of the Checks and Balance podcast, for a deeply worrying look at Trump’s economic chaos, crypto grifts, and how the U.S. economy went from best-in-class to dumpster fire. Spoiler: we also picked a new mascot for the Democrats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NJ Governor Race EXCLUSIVE: Mikie Sherrill on Trump, Congress & the Future and We Can’t Afford To Wait

2025/06/05

In this bonus episode of American Fever Dream, Sami Sage sits down with New Jersey Congresswoman and gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill for a candid conversation about why Congress is stuck, what it’s like trying to change a broken system from the inside, and why the Democratic Party needs a serious reboot. From glitter at Pride to calling out Biden after his debate performance, Congresswoman Sherrill doesn’t hold back. Watch this and more today youtube.com/@thebetchesnews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Truth About Trump, Sex Addiction, and Religious Trauma Ft. Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan

2025/06/03

This week, V and Sami are joined by Jennifer Welch and Angie Sullivan, hosts of the I’ve Had It podcast, to talk about their new book Life Is a Lazy Susan of Sh*t Sandwiches. They dig into dealing with religious trauma, marriage to a sex addict, and what it’s really like being progressive in the Bible Belt. Then, they deep dive into the overlap between faith and politics, the Democrats' ongoing messaging struggles, and why Trump still unfortunately has a hold on so many voters. Watch this and more today youtube.com/@thebetchesnews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How The Supreme Court Got Hijacked: Leah Litman Breaks It Down

2025/05/27

This week, Sami sits down with Strict Scrutiny's Leah Litman to discuss her new book, Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes. They unpack the chaos that is the Supreme Court and what can be done to fight back. Watch this and more today at youtube.com/@thebetchesnews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biden's Health, Vatican Controversy & Chasten Buttigieg On LGBTQ Lit

2025/05/20

This week, Sami and V talk about the breaking news on Biden’s health. Then, they unpack the Pope’s comments on marriage and the Louisiana plantation that burned down. And finally, they’re joined by Chasten Buttigieg to talk about his new children’s book Papa’s Coming Home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Democrats Are Getting This One Thing Right With Alyssa Mastromonaco

2025/05/15

In this bonus episode, Sami and V are joined by former White House Deputy Chief of Staff for Barack Obama, Alyssa Mastromonaco, to chat about jam-making, Gen Z Catholicism, and key messaging strategies for Democrats. Then, they reveal their picks for Delulu Girlie Of the Month and make 2028 presidential dream tickets . Watch this and more today at youtube.com/@thebetchesnews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tara Palmeri Talks Lindy Li Showdown

2025/05/13

This week, Sami and V are joined by independent journalist Tara Palmeri to talk about her recent interview with Lindy Li, a Democratic commentator turned MAGA enthusiast. Then, they deep dive into content creator journalism and Tara unpacks her experience covering the Jeffrey Epstein case. And finally, they play Yay or Nay, where they decide what’s good news and what’s bad with a simple one word answer. Watch this and more today at youtube.com/@thebetchesnews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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★★★★★

Moderate2025 2025/07/30

Enjoyed the show

Thank you for all the work ya’ll did. I really appreciate it. American Fever Dream was my first political podcast. It helped me become more aware, and...

★★★★★

ashlizzle4321 2025/07/02

Great Show with Real Takes

Update: loved the most recent episode with Mallory! The interviews are really great, especially when it’s approachable and interesting people. Looooo...

★☆☆☆☆

wellgee 2025/07/15

Disappointed

Disappointed that this somewhat moderate and sane podcast continues its descent into Epstein conspiracy theory dreck.

★★★★★

Gabbehgabbeh 2025/05/27

Love V Sami is really annoying

Sami can be a lot to listen to. She bulldozes conversations and says a lot of just rude and insensitive things. I don't necessarily like her interview...

★★★☆☆

K15R96R 2025/06/10

New Pod is not the same

I really loved the Betches Sup Podcast. There were several hosts with diverse backgrounds and thoughts. This new rendition of the pod feels like it’s ...

★★★★★

vintage_doll 2025/05/06

Awesome content, bad audio

This podcast has some amazing insights and information, I really rely on it to stay informed. But the audio isn’t great, V always sounds far away and ...

★★★★☆

murderinoMolly 2025/05/21

I love, but

I love the podcast and the topics and different views. I do love both the hosts, but I have to admit that I find the way Sami interrupts to be very of...

★★★★★

eloise199 2025/04/23

Excellent content awful audio

This podcast is a breath of fresh air in the current climate. V and Sami are showing all of us how refreshing it is to ask interesting questions and l...

★★★★★

Hopeandloveforall 2025/04/22

Audio Issue

Love the content! Unfortunately there’s something going on with your audio. It sounds kinda hollow? V is pretty quiet compared to other people on th...

★★★★★

Compton1990 2025/03/04

Great source for real news

I should have come to leave a review sooner, but after hearing all the M. Williamson hate I had to come by. AFD is incredible. Their guests are vital ...

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