Rachael and Lisa are back to discuss pervy political dumb dumbs, R. Kelly finally going to prison, Alex Jones getting some well deserved Karma, exciting news in addiction recovery, and the case of a local missing woman, Mary Johnson. Plus, brew review #2 of Poppi Prebiotic Sodas.NEWS:Matt Gaetzhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/joel-greenberg-letter-written-for-roger-stone-says-matt-gaetz-paid-for-sex-with-minorSandy Hook Lawsuitshttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/alex-jones-loses-third-sandy-hook-lawsuit_n_61573619e4b050254232a968R. Kelly Convictionhttps://www.npr.org/2021/09/27/1040528011/r-kelly-verdict-guilty-racketeering-sex-traffickingAddiction Recovery Brain Surgeryhttps://www.nbcnews.com/health/mental-health/deep-brain-stimulation-may-ease-opioid-addiction-when-other-treatments-n1280237Missing Tulalip Womanhttps://www.heraldnet.com/news/fbi-offers-10000-reward-for-info-on-missing-tulalip-woman/https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/mary-johnson-davishttps://www.cnn.com/2021/09/23/us/mary-johnson-missing-indigenous-women-crisis-cec/index.htmlhttps://www.town-hall-online.com/help-us-find/view.php?docid=12810https://www.yakimaherald.com/thevanished/indigenous-woman-missing-from-tulalip-reservation-fbi-offering-up-to-10-000-for-information/article_477c3270-61a1-57da-a3aa-96d68e38143b.htmlhttps://www.tulaliptribalpolice.org/BREW:https://www.drinkpoppi.com/

News & Brews

October 2, 2021: “Butterscotch Log”

Rachael and Lisa are BACK!!! They talk about their time off, Rachael&apos;s obsession with her airline seatmate,  male athletes in banana hammocks, upsetting racial slurs, cars in pools, and more. Plus, part one of two reviews for Poppi sodas.NEWS:https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/07/21/alabama-councilman-faces-calls-his-resignation-after-saying-n-word/8040148002/https://www.npr.org/2021/05/21/998536881/a-black-woman-says-she-had-to-hide-her-race-to-get-a-fair-home-appraisalhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/black-homeowner-indianapolis-property-race-appraisal-b1849887.htmlhttps://www.npr.org/2021/07/21/1018768633/a-womens-beach-handball-team-is-fined-for-not-wanting-to-wear-bikini-bottomshttps://www.foxnews.com/us/colorado-teen-driving-swimming-pool-gas-brakeBREW:https://www.drinkpoppi.com

July 21, 2021: “Car in a Bag of Rice"

Rachael and Lisa sit down to talk vaccine side effects, a Nazi douche who is also a federal employee, Lawyer Cat, an idiot dad, and more! Plus a review of Goldthread tonics, and “Bears in the News”!NEWS:Vice Dochttps://www.sho.com/vicehttps://twitter.com/VICENews/status/1375165447314800640?s=20Nazi Douchehttps://www.washingtonpost.com/local/legal-issues/hitler-mustache-green-beret-capitol-riot/2021/03/23/c66b1d8e-8c1c-11eb-a730-1b4ed9656258_story.htmlhttps://www.businessinsider.com/timothy-hale-cusanelli-hitler-loving-insurrectionist-secret-level-security-clearance-2021-3https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/14/politics/timothy-hale-cusanelli-nazi-sympathizer-capitol-insurrection/index.htmlMissing Mom Updatehttps://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/bones-california-mom-who-vanished-during-pandemic-road-trip-found-desert/Z7OFSPA4TFHOTFSNXDJ74WCQXU/Idiot Dadhttps://people.com/crime/father-allegedly-took-daughter-elephant-enclosure-san-diego-zoo/https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/national-international/dad-brought-toddler-into-zoos-elephant-enclosure-sdpd/2554794/Lawyer Cathttps://www.instagram.com/p/CM49TxEFL7H/?igshid=1vjt5r10110qlCalifornia Asian-American Butcher Interviewhttps://www.instagram.com/tv/CM2GsIQnXx8/?igshid=1v831hngyr04vBears in the News!Jacuzzi Bearhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CM5ajrdrYH8/?igshid=rqfbnt5jua9jBREW:https://www.goldthreadherbs.com/

March 28, 2021: “Idaho! Florida of the North!”

“Reunited and it feels so good!” After another long break thanks to COVID and family emergencies, Rachael and Lisa are back, with more Insurrection arrests, culture shock, and a NXIVM update. Plus, Lisa gets a sweet surprise, a dramatic brew review, and a”Bears in the News!” segment.NEWS:Insurrection Newshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/02/25/capitol-richard-michetti-girlfriend-moron/https://thehill.com/homenews/news/541979-trump-white-house-official-tied-to-proud-boys-before-riot-via-cellphone-datahttps://www.baltimoresun.com/opinion/columnists/zurawik/bs-ed-zontv-0226-more-visibility-black-journalists-20210226-2ivp33hmsfgwflrol2iys5yzle-story.htmlhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/harry-dunn-capitol-police-officer-says-trumpist-rioters-called-him-the-n-word-dozens-of-timeshttps://thehill.com/homenews/news/540576-capitol-hill-officer-details-racist-abuse-during-mob-attackNXIVMhttps://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/dateline-nbc-exclusive-doctor-defends-branding-nxivm-members-101534789837Bears in the News!Set Free in Iraqhttps://www.reuters.com/news/picture/captive-bears-set-free-into-mountains-of-idUSRTX96275Pandas in Snowhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CKwINv9LIfc/?igshid=3ovwzqaif6i1https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UvbhER4RmMhttps://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams/panda-camBREW:https://www.seedlipdrinks.com/en-us/https://qmixers.com/

March 7, 2021: “Snap Pea Garnish”

Rachael and Lisa have a long chat about the current lockdown, the January 6th insurrection, censorship, and current COVID-19 vaccine roll outs. Plus, a rather unsuccessful brew review thanks to toothpaste and Rachael&apos;s fear of ginger.

January 23rd: "Isolation Fatigue"

Rachael gives a history lesson, Lisa educates on drug addiction, and we all hear the horrifying story of Big Bertha. Plus, a new flavor of Shaka Tea gets a positive review, and a deep dive into cults.NEWS:Totally Under Controlhttps://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/10/totally-under-control-essential-pandemic-documentary/616729/Purdue & Oxyhttps://www.npr.org/2020/10/21/926126877/purdue-pharma-reaches-8b-opioid-deal-with-justice-department-over-oxycontin-salehttps://www.bbc.com/news/business-54636002Big Berthahttps://www.wired.com/story/antifa-social-media-rumor-forks-washington/BREW: Shaka Tea Lemon Lokelani Rosehttps://www.shakatea.com/collections/iced-tea

October 21st: “Poor Big Bertha”

Rachael and Lisa reconnect after a month. They talk about “positive” COVID news, horrific deaths at a veterans’ home, bears who don’t want bread, and animal heroes. Plus, Lisa hears a fairy tale and the ladies have an amazing brew review!NEWS:Missouri Governorhttps://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/09/25/917072057/missouri-governor-and-wife-to-host-fall-festival-days-after-covid-diagnosisDeaths at Veterans&apos; Homehttps://abcnews.go.com/US/leaders-holyoke-soldiers-home-charged-covid-19-deaths/story?id=73239403“Defeat Despair” COVID Campaignhttps://www.politico.com/news/2020/09/25/trump-hhs-ads-coronavirus-421957?cid=apnhttps://www.history.com/news/1918-pandemic-spanish-flu-censorshipMissing California Womanhttps://people.com/crime/where-is-erika-lloyd-calif-mom-went-on-pandemic-road-trip-in-june-and-hasnt-been-seen-since/Hero Rathttps://www.npr.org/2020/09/25/916892377/hero-rat-wins-a-top-animal-award-for-sniffing-out-landminesBREW: Blue Monkey Sparkling Watermelon Juicehttps://www.bluemonkeytropical.com/collections/frontpage

September 26th: “Throwing Bread”

Rachael has a head injury, the ladies talk about pickles, paper towels, Steve Bannon indicted, Trump required to release his taxes, Golden State Killer is sentenced, and “Bear in the News!” Plus, the ladies review Steaz iced tea and bond over the bizarre seasoning salt habits of their families. NEWS:Paper Towelshttps://www.wsj.com/articles/why-arent-there-enough-paper-towels-11598020793Bannonhttps://www.npr.org/2020/08/21/904502224/crowdsourced-border-wall-donors-unsettled-by-fraud-and-money-laundering-chargeshttps://www.cnn.com/2020/08/20/politics/bannon-build-the-wall-indictment/index.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53853297Trump Taxeshttps://www.newsbreak.com/news/2045452229948/cnbc-judge-denies-trumps-bid-for-a-stay-of-subpoena-in-manhattan-das-tax-records-caseGolden State Killerhttps://www.npr.org/2020/08/21/904744564/golden-state-killer-sentenced-to-life-in-prisonhttps://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2020-53828154Bears in the News!https://www.foxnews.com/great-outdoors/bear-crawls-grocery-storehttps://nationalzoo.si.edu/news/giant-panda-cub-born-smithsonians-national-zoo-0BREW:Steaz lightly sweetened iced green teahttps://steaz.com/

August 21st: “Backup Seasoning Salt”

This week, Rachael and Lisa discuss the Boston Bombers death sentence being overturned, corruption in the time of COVID, and Trump&apos;s potential for tyranny. Also, Rachael goes on a history rant and the ladies aren’t sure if they’re going crazy or if the country has just collectively lost its mind. Plus, a review of a yummy local lemonade. (Keep listening past the Outro for a short bonus clip!)NEWS:Bostonhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-boston-bombings-appeal-idUSKCN24W2XNCorruptionhttps://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/times-watchdog/how-missed-red-flags-helped-nigerian-fraud-ring-scattered-canary-bilk-washingtons-unemployment-system-amid-coronavirus-chaos/https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2020/07/28/florida-ppp-coronavirus-lamborghini/Trump = Fascist (Washington Post Opinion Piece)https://www.facebook.com/6250307292/posts/10160171702527293/?d=nBREW:Junebug Ferments Live Cultured Boysenberry Lemonadehttps://junebugferments.com/

July 31st: “Nobody Gets The Elephant Right”

Rachael and Lisa return, again (seriously, when will they get it together?) and talk about Rachael’s disgusting childhood foot issues, updates on the tragic death of Harry Dunn, predatory dating dudes, civil unrest, and the arrest of Ghislaine Maxwell. Also, a review of Teatulia Tea Soda™ and Bears in the News!NEWS:Federal Troopshttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/jul/22/donald-trump-federal-officers-police-surge-chicago?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-1Harry Dunnhttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-53500449https://www.npr.org/2020/07/22/894204666/u-s-u-k-change-diplomatic-immunity-rules-after-british-man-was-killedPick-up Gamehttps://www.thedailybeast.com/the-pickup-artist-goes-inside-the-sleazy-world-of-men-who-try-to-manipulate-women-into-bedGhislaine Maxwellhttps://www.npr.org/2020/07/14/891023329/ghislaine-maxwell-pleads-not-guilty-to-charges-linked-to-jeffrey-epstein-casehttps://www.npr.org/2020/07/02/886537383/fbi-arrests-ghislaine-maxwell-in-connection-to-jeffrey-epstein-casehttps://www.npr.org/2020/07/02/886845442/jeffrey-epsteins-companion-ghislaine-maxwell-faces-sexual-exploitation-chargeshttps://www.npr.org/2020/07/03/887027333/ghislaine-maxwell-charged-in-connection-with-epstein-abuse-caseBears in the News!https://www.tmz.com/2020/07/19/black-bear-close-encounter-mexico-grabs-woman/https://www.facebook.com/70644859198/posts/10160299919009199/?vh=e&d=nhttps://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2020/07/22/spirit-bears-british-columbiahttps://greatbearrainforestfilm.com/BREW:Teatulia Tea Soda™https://www.teatulia.com/tea-soda

July 22nd: “The Gaslighting Game”

After 3 1/2 months of quarantine, the ladies are back! Rachael and Lisa rehash what they have been up to during COVID-19, have an unsuccessful brew review, and get real about their white privilege. Roots of White Supremacyhttps://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/sep/08/european-racism-africa-slaveryhttps://notevenpast.org/did-race-and-racism-exist-in-the-middle-ages/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catholic_Church_and_the_Age_of_Discovery Three cases that seemed to spark the recent social protests:Ahmaud Arberyhttps://www.nytimes.com/article/ahmaud-arbery-shooting-georgia.htmlBreonna Taylorhttps://www.cnn.com/2020/06/05/us/breonna-taylor-birthday-charges-arrests-case-trnd/index.htmlGeorge Floydhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_George_Floyd#:~:text=The%20Hennepin%20County%20medical%20examiner,%3B%20and%20recent%20methamphetamine%20use%22.https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/05/us/minneapolis-officers-background-george-floyd-trnd/index.htmlRand Paul blocks anti-lynching legislationhttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-52941980/trump-says-this-is-a-great-day-for-george-floydhttps://abcnews.go.com/Politics/lynching-federal-crime-us-sen-rand-paul-stands/story?id=71056869

June 20th: "First World White Girl Problems"

It’s Predators and Pandemic week folks! Buckle up as Rachael and Lisa talk about the recent flu outbreak and the impending incarceration of Harvey Weinstein. Plus, Bears in the News!NEWS:Into The Wild Rescuehttps://www.cnn.com/2020/02/24/us/italian-hikers-into-the-wild-bus-trnd/index.htmlThe Pervert Trialshttps://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/bill-cosby-s-publicist-calls-weinstein-verdict-sad-day-judicial-n1142451https://www.reuters.com/article/us-people-harvey-weinstein-bellevue/weinstein-stir-crazy-at-new-york-hospital-days-after-sex-crimes-conviction-spokesman-says-idUSKBN20N12Uhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/news/criminal-justice/ct-r-kelly-dismiss-racketeering-charge-20200228-f3s4q2kirrfglip7ahh6zhx7cm-story.htmlThe $70K CEOhttps://www.bbc.com/news/stories-51332811Bears in the News!https://www.thedailytimes.com/news/appalachian-bear-rescue-welcomes-bear-no/article_05428a28-8a51-5c6a-8c7b-5723a2fb67be.htmlhttps://appalachianbearrescue.org/BREWS:OLIPOP -Ginger Lemon & Strawberry Vanillahttps://drinkolipop.com/

March 1st: "Blarnery Bus"

This week, the ladies discuss their shower struggles, advances in DNA evidence (but not hover-boards?), CoronaVirus, the Justice Department, Soviet conspiracies, and Turkey Calling. Plus, Snoqualmie Brewery Root beer and the weekly recommendations.Brewshttp://fallsbrew.com/Root_BeerNewsExonerated Texas Manhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/texas-man-close-exoneration-after-computer-algorithm-leads-new-suspect-n1124946Trump = Justice Department?https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-51506976Russian Mysteryhttps://www.theatlantic.com/international/archive/2020/02/russia-dyatlov-pass-conspiracy-theory/605863/CoronaVirus Cruisehttps://www.npr.org/2020/02/15/806295825/u-s-to-evacuate-americans-from-virus-struck-diamond-princess-cruise-shiphttps://www.washingtonpost.com/world/asia_pacific/coronavirus-china-updates/2020/02/16/616e9a74-4f6d-11ea-bf44-f5043eb3918a_story.htmlTurkey Callinghttps://www.npr.org/2020/02/15/806329597/at-the-super-bowl-of-turkey-calling-the-goal-is-recruiting-new-huntersRecommended: WatchBillions (Lisa)The Sinner, Season 3 (Lisa)Recommended: ListenPodcast - In the Dark (Lisa)Podcast - Something Was Wrong (Both)Podcast - The Catch and Kill (Rachael)Recommended: ReadThe Witcher (Rachael)The Sociopath Next Door (Rachael)

February 16th: "Shower Robot"

Recorded on January 19th, 2019Welcome to Season 2! Since the real news was too stressful and causing anxiety, the ladies instead talk about funny animals in the news and feel good stories that are warming their hearts. Listen in as Rachael and Lisa talk googly eyed husky, baby koalas, a tiny rhino who survived impossible odds, body confidence, and Bears in the News!Brews: Cascade Ice Ginger Lime Sparkling Waterhttps://www.cascadeicewater.com/flavors.htmlSauk Farms Apple and White Grape Juiceshttps://www.saukfarm.com/News:Jubilee the Huskyhttps://www.cnn.com/2020/01/19/us/husky-jubilee-weird-eyes-trnd/index.htmlhttps://metro.co.uk/2020/01/16/husky-dumped-breeder-looking-weird-desperately-searching-home-12069123/amp/https://nypost.com/2020/01/20/jubilee-the-nj-shelter-dog-with-weird-eyes-adopted-after-story-goes-viral/Baby Koala Bornhttps://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/all-about-animals/baby-koala-born-at-zoo-miami-named-hope-to-honor-australia-wildfire-victims/2175469/https://www.today.com/video/new-koala-baby-hope-born-at-zoo-miami-get-an-exclusive-first-look-76946501534Bears in the News!https://www.ktva.com/story/41564139/residents-fear-kodiak-bears-that-arent-hibernating“Curviest Model Ever”https://news.yahoo.com/curviest-model-ever-hunter-mc-grady-posts-fearless-swimsuit-photo-cellulite-is-cool-too-223034836.htmlhttps://www.si.com/swimsuit/model/hunter-mcgradyKholisi the Baby Rhinohttps://www.instagram.com/therhinoorphanage/https://www.careforwild.co.za/https://www.goodthingsguy.com/environment/rhino-orphan-boot/Weekly recommendationsMoviesKnives Out, Bombshell, and TogoTV & StreamingShrill (HULU)The Witcher (Netflix)Jeanine Pirro SNL Clip - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-kInWtLOlkBooks & ReadingThe Witcher Books by Andrzej SapkowskiListeningAmerican Scandal “The Plame Affair” (Podcast)Something Was Wrong, Season 1 (Podcast)Social MediaList of the animal rescue and conservation pages Rachael follows on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/careforwild/https://www.instagram.com/elephantnaturepark/https://www.instagram.com/giraffe_conservation/

January 19th: “Microwaved Spider”

Part 3 of 3Recorded on December 13th, 2019In the final installment of our three part special, Rachael and Kelly FINALLY get to the news. They cover the mind boggling bonuses given out by a real estate firm, the Democratic candidates, the current impeachment saga, and the Columbia vs. Wal-mart Christmas sweater controversy. Plus, Rachael beats a dead horse with her impassioned love of term limits.To hear the Brew review, listen to Episode 20 “Breakfast Beer”News:Bonuseshttps://www.boston.com/news/business/2019/12/11/real-estate-company-bonusesImpeachmenthttps://www.npr.org/2019/12/13/787698143/watch-live-house-judiciary-to-vote-on-articles-of-impeachmentSweaterhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2019/12/10/colombia-threatens-sue-walmart-linking-country-cocaine-christmas-sweater/

Episode 22: December 13th “Cocaine Santa”

News & Brews is a current events comedy podcast. Each week, long time best friends Rachael and Lisa review delicious beverages and cover a handful of current events and top news stories. Both natives of the Pacific Northwest, but raised in vastly different families, Rachael and Lisa offer commentary from each of their unique perspectives with humility and humor.

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