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Getting Hammered

Getting Hammered
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It's not easy keeping up with the news—especially when you're a parent. Mary Katharine Ham and Vic Matus know that well. And while they can't get your kids to school on time (and without ketchup in their hair—ask Mary Katharine about that one), they can break down the news you need to know. Put the kids to bed, pour yourself a drink, and join us twice a week for Getting Hammered.
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On today’s episode, we’re tracking Trump’s trip to the Middle East and his push for price controls. Plus, covid data tracker Kelley Krohnert, start-stop engines, and girls trip side chats. Tune in!
Time stamp:
13:37 - Trump in the Middle East
31:48 - Price controls
42:38 - Kelley Krohnert
49:55 - Start/stop engines
54:18 - Girls group chat
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On this episode: The Biden Book dropped, the India-Pakistan ceasefire, and Trump's new air palace. Plus: a new executive order, David Hogg, and a little bit about the Pope. Let's get to it!
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12:11 - Biden cover-up
39:03 - David Hogg
42:18 - India & Pakistan
49:20 - the Qatari plane
56:54 - New executive order
58:53 - the Pope
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On this episode: Trump’s judicial picks and his meeting with Mark Carney, the U.S. / UK trade deal. Plus: tensions between India and Pakistan, Biden's on tour, more protests at Columbia, and what’s happening at the Conclave? Watch this one 'til the end!
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8:51 - Trump's judicial picks
12:39 - UK trade deal
18:51 - Trump and Carney
28:37 - India and Pakistan
33:46 - The Conclave
43:44 - Biden Tour
54:45 - Columbia
1:00:15 - We have a pope!
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In this episode, we cover a flurry of headlines—from the latest economic numbers and the President’s plan to slap tariffs on movies, to the Pulitzer Prizes and Dave Portnoy. Plus, Mike Waltz has a new gig, and Tim Walz thinks the most qualified person to run for president is... who? Also: The New Yorker takes us inside the living rooms of notable New Yorkers. Don’t miss this loaded episode!
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10:29 - Economy
36:28 - Pulitzer Prizes
43:50 - Mike Waltz/Tim Walz
52:28 - Dave Portnoy
55:34 - The New Yorker
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Today, we discuss the departure of Mike Waltz, new details surrounding a potential Ukraine deal, the internal struggle within the Democratic party, the economy, Canada, and the devastating report coming out of Harvard. This episode is jam-packed!
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10:59 - Mike Waltz
15:29 - Ukraine
17:30 - Hogg + Dems
46:33 - Economy + Tariffs
57:08 - Canada
59:56 - Harvard report
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Today, we're talking about the first 100 days of Trump's second term, the White House Correspondents Dinner, Pierre Poilievre's loss in Canada, and the fall of Shedeur Sanders in the NFL draft. Don't miss this episode!
Time stamps:
14:21 - First 100 Days
35:20 - WHCD
56:32 - Pierre Poilievre
59:43 - Shedeur Sanders
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On this episode, we breakdown the media's take on the Pope, Trump's $5k baby bonus incentive, a SCOTUS case on religious freedom, and when will we see a trade deal? Tune in!
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13:57 - The Pope
27:14 - Baby Bonuses
40:40 - SCOTUS
54:06 - Trade deal?
Karen Vaites, a curriculum expert and open-schools advocate from Covid days highlights the bright spots in the NAEP national report card in literacy in perhaps surprising places— Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama. We talk how they did it, with LA and MS going from absolute bottom of the pack to 1 and 2 in results for underprivileged kids. It’s inspiring! Why isn’t it being covered more by national media? Listen and pass it on!
Follow Karen on her platforms:
@karenvaites on X
School Yourself on Substack
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For this Easter episode, we’re doing the journalism few dare attempt: taste-testing every bizarre Peeps flavor we could find. From classic yellow to Dr. Pepper (why?), we rank them all so you don’t ruin your holiday. Tune in!
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Today, we’re covering the latest on tariffs, El Salvador’s President visits the White House, the arson attack targeting Pennsylvania’s governor, and Taylor Lorenz. All this and more!
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11:53 - Tariffs
17:28 - Immigration
37:18 - Arson Attack on Governor Shapiro
40:55 - Taylor Lorenz
46:03 - Bill Maher Goes to The White House
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Today, the U.S. House passes a Trump-backed budget bill, Trump pauses (most of) the tariffs and signs an executive order on water pressure. All this and more!
Time stamps:
13:10 - Budget bill
21:40 - Tariffs
38:26 - Executive order
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On this episode, we cover the latest on tariffs, the Supreme Court's decision on deportations, and a new breed of dire wolf. Also, does anyone remember Signalgate? Tune in!
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10:01 - Tariffs and trade
32:12 - SCOTUS
44:01 - Signalgate
47:46 - Dire wolves
On this episode, we pay tribute to Val Kilmer, brace for tariffs, review the special elections, and discuss the latest Biden books. All this and more!
Time stamps:
12:29 - Liberation Day
35:39 - National Institutes of Health
44:45 - Special Elections
52:25 - Cory Booker
56:01 - Biden Book Drama
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On this episode, Trump teases a third term, JD Vance shows up in Greenland, the latest on tariffs, and Trump is set to meet Bill Maher. All this and more!
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13:38 - A third Trump term
17:32 - More on tariffs
24:24 - Trump to meet with Bill Maher
28:55 - JD Vance visits Greenland
36:08 - Columbia University
40:32 - Anything else?
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On this episode, the Signal chat leak saga continues to unfold, the ongoing reckoning from the left on COVID, NPR hearings, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court election which we should all be watching. Tune in!
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10:30 - Signal chat leak cont'd
29:21 - Covid reckoning
41:34 - NPR =earings
51:07 - Wisconsin Supreme Court election
53:04 - SNAP benefits ban
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On this episode: the Signal chat leak, Bernie and AOC’s oligarchy-fighting tour, Trump’s uncanny portrait, and everything that's wrong with Snow White. All that and more!
Time stamps:
9:57 - Signal chat leaks
31:48 - Bernie & AOC on tour
50:32 - Trump portrait
55:48 - Snow White
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In this episode: NASA astronauts return home, Chuck Schumer stirs things up on *The View*, and and update on JFK. Plus, a look at Harry Sisson’s downfall—and a word of advice for the ladies before they hit send on that Snap.
Time stamps:
7:57 - Astronauts
35:43 - Chuck Schumer on 'The View'
52:28 - JFK Update
58:39 - Harry Sisson
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Today, we’re breaking down the latest on Mahmoud Khalil, a Brown University professor’s visit to Lebanon, and the political dilemma facing Chuck Schumer. Plus, after years of debate, we can finally agree on where COVID really came from. Don’t miss this episode!
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Today, we're discussing the cuts at the Department of Education, the Irish Prime Minister's visit to the White House, and, finally, some positive news about the economy. We also reflect on the five years since the beginning of the pandemic and remind ourselves just how crazy our world used to be. Join us!
Time stamps:
12:22 - The economy
22:01 - The Irish Prime Minister visits the White House
26:34 - The Department of Education
33:17 - March 13, 2020
41:37 - A dark and stupid time
50:22 - Weird stuff we forgot
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In this episode we discuss the latest on tariffs, the Ivy League, Ukraine, and why Randi Weingarten is so angry. Tune in!
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15:40 - Tariffs
26:34 - Ivy League
40:29 - Ukraine update
49:25 - Randi Weingarten
Mary Catherine, I have to marvel at the imagery you created and describing how you think of things that leave or escape your immediate attention very cool indeed lady Steve
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this is for both Mary Catherine and Vic but more so for Vic. Datsun was changed from Nissan because of the post world war animous, towards anything that sounded was Japanese; So they change the name from Nissan to Datsun and then in the last 30 years or so they changed it back from Datsun to Nissan
Great episode
I’ve been listening to "Getting Hammered" for a while now, and it never fails to entertain! The hosts bring such a fun and engaging energy to every episode, making even the most mundane topics feel lively and exciting. https://www.spreaker.com/episode/choosing-the-right-parchment-paper-for-home-cooking--60763228
spot on description of the pumpkin spice garbage
15 minutes of your private lives gets old guys
I would argue kids really are disease vectors, it's just that covid is a bit of an exception.