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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

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/adchoices

In this episode, Trump hires a January 6th rioter to investigate the Insurrection?! You read that right…and that’s not the only insane story in this edition of Trumpdates. Just wait for Alligator Alcatraz, Trump Fragrances, and Science Refugees… Then, Wren & Mabel sit down with the original Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the CIty creator Candace Bushnell! *pinch us* They chat about whether Carrie and Mr. Big would’ve really ended up together, dating in New York, and what she thinks of And Just Like That. Finally, since Asia is the travel hotspot this summer, the Newsgirls bring you with them to Vietnam and India! Grab yourself some pho and a lehenga because we’re getting personal :) SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OKsz5XyfOEBOsxqWOg_MgafrI42UTGGAJMdfWmqBL-U/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the Newsgirls interview the Executive Director of the Reproductive Freedom Alliance, a coalition of 23 governors formed in the wake of the consequential Dobbs decision. On the three-year anniversary of the overturning of Roe v Wade, check in on the state of abortion around the country and how these governors are gearing up to fight Trump. Then, Wren & Mabel give you all the dirty details of Jeff Bezos’ nuptials kicking off today in Venice, Italy! HOW much carbon emissions does his superyacht produce?! WHO is reportedly attending? And WHY are people protesting in the streets?  Finally, the Newsgirls look into the latest trend in DNA science: de-extinction. Hear from the lead researcher preparing to bring back the once-beloved passenger pigeon. Could he be the first to accomplish this feat?  SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xtabejjM6x2eJSwhmC5SCsnwTIbsu5WaLisCK5wYt8Q/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the Newsgirls uncover the covert DOJ operation to capture yachts, private jets, and penthouses from shady billionaires and dictators around the world. Why did Trump shut down these investigations? Was it to protect his allies?  Then, Wren & Mabel speak to the NYT Chief Fashion Critic about the bottle-blonde, high-heeled, sheath-dress-wearing, red-white-and-blue glory that is MAGA fashion. They break down what political message the Jessica Rabbit, hyper-femme women’s look and the chiselled-jaw, tattooed, macho men’s aesthetic send to the world.   Finally, the Newsgirls join their friend NY History Hub as he checks out historic civil rights landmarks in Harlem, NYC. Perfect to commemorate Juneteenth. SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SzrZrhQRhI5TU8g0ZFFg90jTfOLlEOLoo3YWR9RkMIk/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the Newsgirls round up the long list of Trump kids businesses you’ve probably never heard of. A publishing company?! Guns and drones?! Fresh produce?! How do they all push the MAGA agenda? Then, Wren & Mabel get personal after watching Tony-nominated Good Night and Good Luck starring George Clooney. They address the lawsuit against their former employer 60 Minutes and the importance of journalism in a democracy.  Finally, the Newsgirls look into the rare genetic mutation that allows people to thrive off of 4-6 hours of sleep. They interview the lead researcher of the landmark discovery about what makes these super-sleepers so different from the rest of us! SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HuuJw8hRElelUARbN4_YwMhPDLhJam3ze0nhQkGUHoQ/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, investigate the shadowy tech giant behind Trump’s mass surveillance program, Israel’s AI targeting in Gaza, and ICE’s border deterrence operation: Palantir. Strap in for a weird, wild ride…  Then Wren & Mabel watch the Wicked: For Good trailer and give their hot takes on the state of movie promo. They speak to an advertising expert on crazy movie marketing budgets, the best (and worst) recent ad campaigns, and her 2025 predictions for the industry.  Finally, the Newsgirls travel to Gardner Island where Amelia Earhart was rumored to have disappeared. With the help of a historic aircraft hunter, they meet the locals (GIANT crabs), examine recent photographic evidence and are shocked to hear who received her distress calls. SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-ueM1k430AZP_OTr7d8PLRs7EiWH5oQXCmLSlLB7rgs/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, peer inside Trump’s controversial crypto dinner and exclusive members only club. Iconic journalist Tara Palmeri gives us her hot takes on why she thinks this is his “grossest” cash grab to date.  Then Wren & Mabel speak to one of Hollywood’s most prominent intimacy coordinators, the fastest growing role in the film industry. She walks us through her process on-set, the exercises she gave Emma Stone during her Poor Things shoot, and that time she choreographed an orgy! Finally, the Newsgirls bring back a fan-favorite: Not Awful News! Learn about a poisonous snake venom antidote, controversial sale of Buddha’s gem relics, study on curing peanut allergies, cutting edge way to detect if your drink’s been spiked, and more.  SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16mJOERhcK4Ae_ZF85afhrc-zcgGmzWTXXAhe5-_RAQE/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, another much-needed installment of Trumpdates! From his billion-dollar weapons deal with Qatar to feuding with Beyoncé and Taylor Swift to allowing a Mexican cartel leader’s family to come to the US, we have all the shocking details.  Then Wren & Mabel explore the bloodiest pig butchering scams–no it’s not what you think! North Korean gangs and criminal groups proliferate on the dark web stealing billions from Americans. Here’s how to protect yourself… Finally, the Newsgirls pack their bags for the first trip of Summer! A travel expert is here to give you all the tips and tricks–travelling without REAL ID? Air traffic control chaos?! And where are the summer hotspots? SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u3B9XoOxI6gdz-hyek0BwXZBa0RDJU2hqgkJPb0ZRPQ/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, a deep dive into the conservative version of the ACLU: America First Legal. This group, founded by Trump’s top advisor Stephen Miller, has been working in the shadows for years fighting against “anti white bigotry,” preventing immigrants from getting pathways to citizenship, and protecting “Biblical values” in workplaces. So why have you never heard of them…?  Then Wren & Mabel catch you up on why India and Pakistan just engaged in their worst fighting in half a century. Hear from Peabody award-winning Editor-in-Chief of Foreign Policy magazine on India pulling out of a dual water sharing agreement, Pakistan’s potential involvement in terrorist activity and if Trump really facilitated a ceasefire.     Finally, the Newsgirls talk to the founders of I-XRAY, the smart glasses that know your home address just by looking at you. Learn how two Harvard undergrads built the glasses in just four days, how to protect yourself, and why they turned down lucrative offers to sell the product.   SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ggwVU_2VrBoc8_YMCIHScFvU-nv9SP3yJ3oyH9cXqLI/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the classic Newsgirls political rundown with a brand new name: Trumpdates! From Trump’s private dinner with top meme coin investors to ending a school desegregation policy to paying immigrants to self-deport, buckle up for a loaded conversation. And don’t get us started on the budget… Then, Wren & Mabel hunt for RATS! They investigate NYC’s rat birth control program, attend a baffling rat walk, and speak to the infamous rat czar herself Kathy Corradi. You seriously don’t want to miss this one! Finally, the Newsgirls kick off summer movie season by watching Sinners and Another Simple Favor. Can you guess which one they loved and which they found intolerable?! Their go-to movie expert is back to give you a breakdown on what to expect this summer!  SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lmo8mCF3gq-IqsHeN8gHUPifFUMcRfrJ1QoEuHNuQog/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the Newsgirls take a trip to Starbase, SpaceX headquarters in southern Texas, ahead of its first-of-its-kind election. They take you to Elon’s 50k ranch, streets covered in cybertrucks and Starship manufacturing… Will they vote to become America’s newest city?  Then, Wren & Mabel bring you with them to a gala honoring sexual assault survivers, including E. Jean Carroll! They question the legacy of #MeToo as Harvey Weinstein gets a shot at redemption and Trump deploys the DOJ in his SA lawsuits.   Finally, this one’s for the girls! Hormone expert Donna White is here to help us heal our hormones. PMS isn’t normal?! How can we increase our libido? And what are the warning signs of hormone imbalance? SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1OcC8OLQVZzbKx_WsLu_So6GIyVC-w0b0QcwjZzdQzSo/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the Newsgirls crack open more political Easter eggs than there were real ones in the White House Easter Egg Roll. From the Supreme Court halting Trump’s immigration loophole to the US framework to end the war in Ukraine to DOGE making a centralized database, we’re covering it all. Then, Wren & Mabel investigate why it’s so hard to get a trendy restaurant reservation these days. They talk to the founder of the biggest black market website about why they’re *good* for the restaurant industry and why states are banning them.  Finally, rocket into outer space to examine the strongest evidence of life on a distant planet! They speak to Astro Alexandra about what was found on K2-18b and whether this changes humanity as we know it?! SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ArLlVx03TvLgM5zNfQIo9hLxy-17eGV2H-buAV7z9UM/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the Newsgirls unpack the high-stakes US-Iran nuclear negotiations after they kicked off in Oman last weekend. They’re joined by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Defense Programs under the Obama administration who gives an insider perspective and what to watch for in the coming months.  Crack open a can of your favorite soda because Wren & Mabel take a look at what’s bubbling in the industry. From “healthy” soda alternatives to botched marketing campaigns to caffeine overkill, you’ll want to listen to this before your next trip to the grocery store.  Finally between Coachella weekends, the Newsgirls mull over the question “has streaming music changed the festival landscape?”  SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vLapiVJygZj7kUGPsst2ZUxBwanfFv_3dwsIL3N5ST0/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, WHAT is going on?! Massive tariffs one day, 90-day pause the next. DHS $200 million anti-immigrant ads. Conspiracy theorists in the Oval Office. And US officials are banned from relationships with Chinese women?! The Newsgirls break it all down. Then, Wren & Mabel experiment with the latest and weirdest in AI. From Tinder’s flirt bot to Open AI’s Ghibli trend to even calculating Trump’s tariffs (take a shot every time we talk about tariffs…), this isn’t exactly how we imagined the world using AI.  Finally, the Newsgirls talk to astrology mega-creator Chani Nicholas! She tells us why 2025 is a game changing year, about how Trump’s tariffs were written in the stars (you know what to do…), and claps back at skeptics. Plus JAW DROPPING birth chart readings!  SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jXO5PCuSyarmmkLZ_ir4QZIey61gUn2MerBGjSHnoEs/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the Newsgirls dive into the inner working of encrypted apps and why they’re not approved for government use. They speak to an encrypted app founder to learn if it was Signal or human error to blame for The Atlantic leak.  Then, would you pay $200,000 to cheat death? Wren & Mabel speak to the founder of a tech startup that cryo preserves dead bodies and claims his company can one day bring them back to life… scientific or too good to be true?  Finally, the Newsgirls become Sportsgirls! They catch you up on the hottest topic from March Madness- will presumptive #1 pick Cooper Flagg stay at Duke or join the NBA draft? SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1_QUpfQMyhVX9c4v7mDUCYEOT2iCQtKYZW8rq9mNzs3E/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, the Newsgirls interview CNN’s award-winning Chief International Correspondent Clarissa Ward! They talk to her about her dangerous assignments in Ukraine and Gaza, what she’s learned about war and the human experience, and how to stay sane during these crazy news cycles.  Then Wren & Mabel watch Disney’s controversial Snow White that just hit theatres. They give you their honest takes and break down why its been called “one of the most troubled projects in Disney’s history.”  Finally, it’s time for another segment of Not Awful News! Learn about scientists freezing light, Harvard’s free tuition, the male birth control that's on the horizon, and color changing, climate adaptive paint.  SOURCES: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1gV6O403o8AbPTI21vRvj6SSGuNC9dTFtX7K9sr3Frng/edit?tab=t.0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices