If you haven't heard: a lot is happening. Today on Getting Hammered, we run through the facts of Roe V Wade to ensure we're all on the same page. On top of that, we check in with the Mayor of NYC and dig into some BBQ.
Mary Katharine woke up Vic for an early recording because lots is happening today on Getting Hammered. From gun updates on capitol hill to gadgets conquering the kitchen, we've got you covered.
Time Stamps
0:17 - Introduction
10:42 - Gun Update
17:22 - Updates from Uvalde
23:28 - Smoke 'em if you got 'em. Biden Administration won't stop screwing with
Have you seen the new Top Gun? More importantly, have you seen Jennifer Connelly's eyebrows? Well, gear up because we have some thoughts on both. Also, we have updates from the CDC, Dave Chapelle is back in the news, and the Supreme Court shows us the good side of politics.
Time Stamps:
0:12 - Introduction
17:09 - CDC Recommendation Update
35:42 - Dave Chappelle continues to be a good dude
Today we're talking about congress's predictable stall on the gun package, the rising red wave in Texas, wokeness at George Washington University, and a new vacation trend.
Time Stamps:
09:19 - Gun Package hits a snag
16:33 - Texas and The Red Wave
27:23 - GWU to disown The Colonials
32:55 - Divorcee Getaway
36:35 - Eulogy for a Superintendent
Show Notes:
Politico: Meet Marya Flores, the newly elected Latina Republican from South Texas
WSJ: The Post-Divorce Breakup Trip is Having a Moment
This week we are giving some time to the 1/6 Hearings, but asking . . . is it worth our time? Also, we have some gun legislation updates, thoughts on political violence, and looking at a fishy new trend.
We are pleased to have Kristen Soltis Anderson fill in for Vic on today's episode as she updates us on her pregnancy journey and all things jubilee. We also catch up on Mary Katharine's camp struggles, the bizarre reporting on a gunman outside Kavanaugh's home, and the January 6th hearings.
Time Stamps
10:44 - The Queen's Jubilee - 70 years on the throne
16:01 - Camp Update
19:21 - Gunman arrested outside Justice Kavanaugh's home
24:35 - January 6th Hearings are almost here
27:43 - Kristen talks about the state of friendships amongst Americans
We open today's episode with a personal note from Vic followed by an update from camp in North Carolina. On the news front: Biden is woe, Washington Post's HR had a busy weekend and 1984 is one step closer to reality.
Time Stamps
0:12 - Introduction
18:29 - President Biden is seething over his standing
29:02 - Washington Post HR incident unfolds in real-time on Twitter.
42:27 - Shanghai update
49:28 - Another comedian stands up for free speech
After two months, we are finally able to give our closing arguments on Depp V Heard. We als have more updates from the tragedy in Uvalde and to close the show, we're looking into a new HOT world record.
Show Notes
0:12 - Segment: Welcome to The Show
11:16 - Segment: The News You Need to Know
11:22 - DOJ asks court to reverse rule lifting requirement for COVID masks on public transportation
14:28 - Johnny Depp v Amber Heard trial comes to an end in Fairfax County