Subscribe to Mamamia Australians woke up on Saturday morning to the news that the US Supreme Court had voted to overturn the constitutional right for American women to access abortion. Amelia Lester is an Australian journalist living in Washington D.C, she joins us to help unpack what’s happening on the ground over in the U.S. Plus, a few weeks ago, we had a vibrator dilemma that broke the Internet. Now, there’s another one… And we’ve got our Jessie back at last. So, what DID she do on her holidays, how much do cocktails cost after inflation? And what does she want you to know about what it's really like traveling in a post-Covid world? The End Bits: Subscribe to Mamamia RECOMMENDATIONS: Jessie wants you to read Magpie by Elizabeth Day Sign up to the Mamamia Newsletter here  GET IN TOUCH: Feedback? We’re listening! Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386 or email us at podcast@mamamia.com.au CREDITS: Hosts: Mia Freedman, Jessie Stephens and Holly Wainwright Producer: Emma Gillespie Audio producer: Leah Porges Executive producer: Elissa Ratliff  Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Just by reading our articles or listening to our podcasts, you’re helping to fund girls in schools in some of the most disadvantaged countries in the world - through our partnership with Room to Read. We’re currently funding 300 girls in school every day and our aim is to get to 1,000. Find out more about Mamamia at mamamia.com.au  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's a soft voter? Are there any election policies centered around women? If I care about the environment, who should I vote for? How many of us are early voting, and how will that impact getting a result on election day? As we crawl slowly towards the end of a grueling six-week campaign, Mamamia Out Loud's Holly and Mia spoke to The Guardian Australia's political reporter, Amy Remeikis, to answer all your burning questions ahead of Saturday.  Hosts: Mia Freedman & Holly Wainwright Producer: Emma Gillespie With thanks to Amy RemeikisSupport the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yes, we're back! With Biden now President-Elect, Mia and Amelia are back with a special episode of Tell Me It’s Going To Be OK. While we may have stopped the show in December of 2018 because our mental health couldn’t take it any more, we’re bringing it back for you today, because it seems like it maybe…just maybe is going to be OK….Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia is back with Holly and Jessie from Mamamia Out Loud to give you an update on all things 2020 election. Biden and Trump believe they're both on track to win, as protestors in Washington take to the streets and the mood grows sombre for many....But with mail-in ballots continuing to be counted, we're in for a long week.  CREDITS Hosts: Mia Freedman, Holly Wainwright and Jessie Stephens  Producer: Emma Gillespie and Elissa Ratliff CONTACT US Via our PodPhone on 02 8999 9386 Via our email at outloud@mamamia.com.au   Via our Outlouders Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/groups/329632330777506/ Mamamia Out Loud is a podcast by Mamamia https://www.mamamia.com.au/author/mamamiaoutloud/    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello there Tell Me It's Going To Be OK - it's been a while.  While Tell Me It's Going To Be OK is no longer, don't fear, we've still got all your Trump updates, just in a different feed. So for all your US election news, subscribe to The Quicky.  The US election is now underway and everyone is waiting to see if it is in fact 4 more years for Donald Trump or a swing back to the Democrats in what has been a hate-fuelled, angry campaign from both sides. Will it be a repeat of 2016? Will Joe Biden actually win like the polls suggest? What if the Electoral College ends up in a tie? Chas Licciardello from the ABC's Planet America breaks down all the potential outcomes of Biden/Harris or Trump Pence 2020. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Guest Booker: Mel Sauer Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Chas Licciardello co-host of the ABC's Planet America CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.auSupport the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello there Tell Me It's Going To Be OK - it's been a while.  While Tell Me It's Going To Be OK is no longer, don't fear, we've still got all your Trump updates, just in a different feed. So for all your US election news, subscribe to The Quicky. In the meantime here's Claire Murphy hearing from the people who know Joe Biden and Donald Trump the best... How do you know if someone is the right person for the job if you've never met them in person? How about speaking to the people who have? The Quicky finds out who Joe Biden and Donald Trump really are from those who have worked alongside them. Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Guest Booker: Mel Sauer Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: Jeff Bleich, former US ambassador to Australia and audio courtesy of MSNBC, CNN the Ben Shapiro Show and Business Insider Australia CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.auSupport the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello there Tell Me It's Going To Be OK - it's been a while.  While Tell Me It's Going To Be OK is no longer, don't fear, we've still got all your Trump updates, just in a different feed. So for all your US election news, subscribe to The Quicky. In the meantime, here's what it is actually like being a reporter in the White House... Imagine every day you turn up to work, the most powerful man in the world tells you you're bad at your job, that you're a liar, that you spread 'fake news'? That's what it's like for some members of the White House Press Corp. Today The Quicky finds out what it's like to cover the day to day life of President Donald Trump Subscribe to The Quicky at... https://mamamia.com.au/the-quicky/ CREDITS  Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Guest Booker: Mel Sauer Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Guests: David Smith, Washington Bureau Chief for The Guardian and Kathryn Diss, ABC Australia US Correspondent based in Washington CONTACT US Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Send us an email at thequicky@mamamia.com.auSupport the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman debrief on Special Counsel Robert Mueller's report released this. The shortened version? NO COLLUSION. If you want to get in contact with Mia and Amelia, email podcast@mamamia.com.au Tell Me It's Going To Be OK is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows here.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week we've seen New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern cement her place as a leader of her generation. She's responded to the terror attacks in Christchurch with meaning and purpose, her people saying instead of feeling like she was above or removed from them, she was right there beside them. But who is Jacinda Ardern? Mamamia's new podcast The Quicky sat down with writer Amelia Lester who has spent time with one of the youngest world leaders and find out more about the woman currently holding New Zealand's top job. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Special thanks to Amelia Lester.  The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you are...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. The Quicky. Getting you up to speed. Daily. Want The Quicky in your ears every day?  Subscribe at mamamia.com.au/the-quicky or in your favourite podcast app. Love the show? Send us an email thequicky@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone 02 8999 9386.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mamamia's new podcast The Quicky sat down with the ABC's Planet America host Chas Licciardello and writer Amelia Lester to discuss Trump's failed talks with Kim Jong-un and his former lawyer's testimony that saw him called a cheat and a racist It has been a very interesting week for US President Donald Trump. CREDITS Host/Producer: Claire Murphy Executive Producer: Elle Beattie Audio Producer: Ian Camilleri Special thanks to Chas Licciardello and Amelia Lester.  The Quicky is the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day. And it’s delivered straight to your ears in a daily podcast so you can listen whenever you want, wherever you are...at the gym, on the train, in the playground or at night while you're making dinner. The Quicky. Getting you up to speed. Daily. Want The Quicky in your ears every day?  Subscribe at mamamia.com.au/the-quicky or in your favourite podcast app. Love the show? Send us an email thequicky@mamamia.com.au or call the podphone 02 8999 9386.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Robert Mueller's investigation hones in on the big fish, former fixer Michael Cohen has officially been sentenced to a three year prison term for committing crimes at the direction of US President Donald Trump. Many people think this is the first prison sentence of many. But can Trump really be arrested? Plus, General John Kelly 'resigned' from his post as White House Chief of Staff, and Trump can't find anyone to replace him. With Mnuchin, Mulvaney and Ayers all declining the job offer, the White House corridors are increasingly empty. So Amelia and Mia ask the questions 'What happens next, and how does this end?' Listen in to the The Recap podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/the-binge CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail: podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne Tell Me It's Going To Be OK is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcast/Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald thinks it was both "very legal and very cool" when he offered his friend Vlad an apartment on the top floor of his Russian tower. And why are we suddenly so fond of George H. W. Bush? Listen in to the Mamamia Book Club podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/mamamia-book-club CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail: podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne Tell Me It's Going To Be OK is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcast/Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US Border Patrol agents used tear gas on families at the border. Melanie erected some blood-coloured Christmas trees. Donald believes a Climate Change study commissioned by his government is a lie. READ MORE The uncomfortable detail in Melania Trump's White House Christmas decorations - https://www.mamamia.com.au/white-house-christmas-decorations/ CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail: podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne Tell Me It's Going To Be OK is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcast/Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Trump has rejected his own intelligence officials’ assessment that the Saudi Prince ordered the Khashoggi killing. He’s also publicly attacked the man who found Osama Bin Laden and used the #MeToo movement to make a point against the Democrats. So just a pretty normal week, right? Mia and Amelia are back together to tell us whether or not it’s going to be ok…. TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBERSHIP: https://mailchi.mp/mamamia.com.au/tell-me-its-going-to-be-ok  Read the Washington Post story here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/nothing-on-this-page-is-real-how-lies-become-truth-in-online-america/2018/11/17/edd44cc8-e85a-11e8-bbdb-72fdbf9d4fed_story.html CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff Tell Me It's Going To Be OK is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcast/Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The past week has not been a good one for President Trump. He’s lost the house, is being sued by CNN for kicking a journalist out of the press gallery, refused to go to a WW1 Remembrance ceremony in France because his helicopter would have gotten wet and he’s in a really bad mood. Some would even say he’s cracking. So what does all that mean? Rachel Corbett joins Mia to work out if it’s going to be ok this week…. CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Rachel Corbett. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne and Elissa Ratliff. Tell Me It's Going To Be OK is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcast/Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia's in Brisbane and Amelia's in New Orleans. Out of both our comfort and time zones, we jump on a Skype call to unpack the results of the US midterm election. TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBERSHIP: https://mailchi.mp/mamamia.com.au/tell-me-its-going-to-be-ok  CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne. Tell Me It's Going To Be OK is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcast/Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBERSHIP: https://mailchi.mp/mamamia.com.au/tell-me-its-going-to-be-ok  Donald called for the world to Be Best this week after bombs were sent to his political enemies and a synagogue was attacked by a maniac. CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne. Tell Me It's Going To Be OK is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcast/Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBERSHIP: https://mailchi.mp/mamamia.com.au/tell-me-its-going-to-be-ok  Other than outright lying in the lead up to the midterm, Donald has flown relatively under the radar this week. Hillary and Bill are back on the road, and we tackle a question from a listener about an alt-right co-worker. CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne. Tell Me It's Going To Be OK is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcast/Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBERSHIP: https://mailchi.mp/mamamia.com.au/tell-me-its-going-to-be-ok  Donald's friend Kanye visited this week, which Donald liked very much. He also had a laugh with his friend Stormy, whom he now affectionately refers to as 'Horseface'. CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne. Tell Me It's Going To Be OK is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcast/Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBERSHIP: https://mailchi.mp/mamamia.com.au/tell-me-its-going-to-be-ok  Other than expressing how scary life is for young white men, Donald had a quiet week. Melanie played with some elephants in Africa. And a second man accused of sexual misconduct was confirmed to the highest court in the land. This episode details incidents of rape and sexual assault. If you this brings up any issues for you, call the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Counselling hotline on 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne. Tell Me It's Going To Be OK is a podcast by Mamamia. Find more shows: https://www.mamamia.com.au/podcast/Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBERSHIP: https://mailchi.mp/mamamia.com.au/tell-me-its-going-to-be-ok  Dr. Christine Blasey Ford stood in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee and relived a traumatic sexual experience she alleged was perpetrated by the Brett Kavanaugh, a man who is mere centimeters away from a lifetime appointment to the most powerful court in America. So what did we learn from the hours of questioning and the very different statements of Dr. Ford and Judge Kavanagh? Mia and Rachel Corbett dive deep... This episode details incidents of rape and sexual assault. If you this brings up any issues for you, call the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Counselling hotline on 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Rachel Corbett.  Amelia Lester is stuck in a typhoon. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Elissa Ratliff for the Mamamia Media Company.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBERSHIP: https://mailchi.mp/mamamia.com.au/tell-me-its-going-to-be-ok  Donald’s friend Brett has been accused of multiple sexual assaults. Does Donald care? This episode details incidents of rape and sexual assault. If you this brings up any issues for you, call the National Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence Counselling hotline on 1800RESPECT (1800 737 732) CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester.  We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBERSHIP: https://mailchi.mp/mamamia.com.au/tell-me-its-going-to-be-ok  In her 35 years as a New York Times journalist, Maureen Dowd has come face-to-face with some of the biggest names in US politics. Barack Obama. Bill and Hillary Clinton. And now, yes, Donald Trump. Maureen shares her own musings on the behaviour of America's first 'Reality TV President', and recounts the many run-ins she's had with him over her 35-year career. CONTACT US Your host is Mia Freedman. Thanks to special guest Maureen Dowd.  We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBERSIP: https://mailchi.mp/mamamia.com.au/tell-me-its-going-to-be-ok  Donald's arch nemesis Barack made a speech this week. Barack reminded the public that some leaders can speak in full sentences and Donald didn't like that. Donald made a joke that he fell asleep during Barack's speech.  READ MORE D.C.'s makeover with President Trump  Young Trumpies Hit D.C. CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BECOME A TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBER: https://mailchi.mp/mamamia.com.au/tell-me-its-going-to-be-ok Donald's cranky that one of his friends wrote some bad things in the New York Times. He doesn't know who it is, but he's taken some solace in the fact that his friend Bob's writing a book about him. Listen to Amelia's interview on our family podcast: https://omny.fm/shows/this-glorious-mess CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BECOME A TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBER: https://mailchi.mp/mamamia.com.au/tell-me-its-going-to-be-ok John McCain died this week. Donald never liked John McCain, because John McCain was captured and tortured for five years during the Vietnam war. Donald was never captured on account of his bone spurs. READ MORE Meet the guys who tape Trump's papers back together Jared and Ivanka made at least $82M last year while serving in the White House A lot of people think something isn't quite right with Melania Trump  CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BECOME A TELL ME IT'S GOING TO BE OK MEMBER  Donald's friend Michael's telling the FBI that Donald made him do naughty things and now Donald doesn't want to be friends anymore. Donald still likes his friend Paul though, even though Paul has eight criminal convictions. MORE Check out our Year One podcast for brand new mums. CONTACT US Your hosts are Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald had a fight with his friend Omarosa after she wrote in her book that he ate some paper once. And Former CIA Director John Brennan has been stripped of his security clearance. LISTEN TO MIA FREEDMAN'S INTERVIEW WITH MARIAN KEYES. CONTACT US Your host is Mia Freedman. Thank you to the brilliant Bruce Wolpe.  We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald's on a holiday but also busy with many meetings and also phone calls. Still, he's managed to have time to throw proverbial excrement at a legendary basketballer who is opening a non-profit school for at-risk youth. Even Melanie's unimpressed with that. Meanwhile, the First Lady's increasingly nonsensical ‘Be Best’ campaign is off to an expectedly underwhelming start. IF YOU WANT MORE RACH CORBETT, CHECK OUT HER LADY STARTUP PODCAST.  CONTACT US Your host is Mia Freedman. Thank you to the brilliant Rachel Corbett.  We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald hasn't been colluding but if has then it's not that bad anyway. Also, Donald isn't friends with Michael anymore because Michael recorded a conversation they had about bribing a Playboy Playmate. CHECK OUT MIA'S INTERVIEW WITH KERRY TUCKER. CONTACT US Your host is Mia Freedman. Thank you to the great Bruce Wolpe! We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald went to Finland to meet his friend Vlad and reaffirm their love for one another. America was displeased. Donald also kept the Queen waiting and annoyed  the rest of Europe. READ MORE The three Royal rules Trump broke while meeting the Queen Trump's embarassing notes to himself scrawled across his speech The Queen trolled Trump with her jewellery during his visit Donald Trump just threw a soccer ball at Melania during a press conference CONTACT US Your hosts are Rachel Corbett and Mia Freedman. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald has decided the best way to throw everyone off the Russia trail is to meet with the President of Russia. Mia speaks with Sarah Ferguson about her investigations into Trump's connection with the Kremlin. WATCH SARAH FERGUSON'S TRUMP/RUSSIA INVESTIGATION ON ABC iVIEW. CONTACT US Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. With special thanks to Sarah Ferguson.  We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The ‘swinging’ supreme court judge, Anthony Kennedy, announced his plans to retire and we’re not sure if it’s bad or catastrophic. Former Trump fixit man, Michael Cohen gave his first interview since being raided by the FBI and it’s sounding like he’s about to flip. Which is flipping exciting news because Cohen knows all of Trump’s secrets. CONTACT US Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. With special thanks to Chas Licciardello.  For more Chas, check out Planet America on ABC iView. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melanie’s jacket continues to confuse everyone. Was that the point? The Muslim ban gets the thumbs up from the Supremes right before one of them retires. So should we panic now? And Obama, wherefore art thou? Buy Bruce's book.  READ MORE Barack Obama, Where Are You? CONTACT US Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. With special thanks to Bruce Wolpe.  We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An in-depth look into the separation of immigrant families at the United States' Southern Border.  Want to know what you can do to help? Head to Together Rising for more information.  READ MORE The Atlantic's profile of Stephen Miller Laura Bush's op-ed CONTACT US Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald got in a fight with his friend Justin over some 'milk people', then went to visit his new friend Kim in Singapore. Kim's a megalomaniacal despot, and Donald likes him very much. READ MORE Five strange facts about Trump and Kim Jong-un's meeting The viral G7 photo that paints one thousand words CONTACT US Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melanie reappeared just as quickly as she vanished at an event for the families of fallen soldiers. The footage is blurry but we think it's her. We think. Plus, Donald's insisting he hasn't committed any crimes BUT IF HE HAD HE COULD PARDON HIMSELF. And Hillary's husband Bill is having a week to forget on the press tour for his new novel. READ MORE Would 24 days be a normal recovery time for plastic sugery? The compelling theories about where Melania went.  CONTACT US Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Donald's wife seems to be missing, Donald is very busy trying convince people he is the protagonist in an espionage film plot he calls 'Spygate'. Plus, is Donald responsible for 1475 ‘lost’ children? READ MORE Why Kim K and Trump met at the White House Josie Duffy-Rice explains the 'lost children' on Twitter Magie Haberman, on 'Spygate' CONTACT US Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald's wife Melanie got back from the hospital this week. He missed her very much. While she was gone, he hereby wrote some lunacy on Twitter. And why did media coverage of the 101st mass shooting in the US this year vanish into thin air? CONTACT US Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melania made the world a better place for children this week by launching a campaign called 'Be Best'. No that's not a typo. Ivanka visited Jerusalem to open the new American embassy there.  And Mia went to see Hillary live in the flesh, but left feeling a little uneasy... MORE THINGS Ivanka's Instagram Daddy's Little Ghoul  CONTACT US Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald's friend Rudy went on the television and accidentally said that Donald did some lying. Then he said Donald didn't do some lying. Then he maintained Donald did no lying, but said that lying is okay sometimes. Donald said some things about Rudy being 'new' and then went off for some very important 'executive time', which a leaked schedule suggests is code for 'watching tv and being angry on Twitter'.  READ MORE Trump's Secret Shrinking Schedule CONTACT US Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After forgetting to buy a birthday present for his wife who won't hold his hand, Trump phoned in to his favourite television show and did some shouting. Plus, lots of people are very angry at comedian Michelle Wolf because she told some jokes they didn't like. READ MORE... Michelle Wolf's White House Correspondents routine on YouTube Adam Gopnik on the moment Trump decided to run for President Stephen Colbert's performance at White House Correspondents' Dinner 2011 Michelle Wolf on Fresh Air CONTACT US Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald's friend Emmanuel came to visit this week, and they buried a tree together. Emmanuel had some dandruff on his shoulder, which Donald pointed out in front of the world's media. In other news, a New Yorker article suggests we have entered the final stages of the Trump Presidency, but Amelia's not so sure. And, what advice does the Director of Comms for Hillary's 2016 campaign have for future female candidates? READ MORE... The Painfully Awkward Moment Donald Trump Tried To Hold Melania's Hand. Again.  Why Melania Trump Rarely Uses Sleeves As They Were Intended The Macron-Trump Summit And The Dandruff Factor Michael Cohen And The End Stage Of The Trump Presidency Check out Dirty Money on Netflix CONTACT US Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. Vote for us in the Australian Podcast Awards! We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK. You can buy Jennifer Palmieri's book at apple.co/mamamia This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former FBI director James Comey is very tall and has very big hands. Now that everyone is clear on that, he also thinks that Donald Trump is morally unfit to be President and is a lot like a mob boss. Also, the pee tape makes a triumphant return to the news cycle. But are you, like Mia, a “pee-liever”? MORE... I'm A Peeliever And You Should Be Too James Comey on NPR's Fresh Air podcast CONTACT US Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. Vote for us in the Australian Podcast Awards! We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK You can buy any book we mention at apple.co/mamamia This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tipped off by Robert Mueller, the FBI raided the home, office and hotel room of Trump's personal lawyer - Michael Cohen. Trump struggled to express his anger aptly on Twitter alone, which is perhaps why he diverted a press-conference about the chemical attack in Syria to explain why HE is the real victim in all of this. Plus Mark Zuckerberg fronted congress, looking like he would rather be literally anywhere else.  MORE... Mia recommends Jill Palmieri's podcast interviews on both Inside The Hive and Recode Decode.  Amelia recommends reading The Conspiracy Theory That Says Trump Is A Genius. CONTACT US Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. Vote for us in the Australian Podcast Awards! We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK You can buy any book we mention at apple.co/mamamia This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a series of highly strung Easter Sunday tweets about a caravan and also some Hondurans, Trump ordered the US Military down to protect the Southern Border, much to the surprise of... well, the military. You'd think he might have been in a good mood after the premiere of Roseanne Barr's television reboot, not to mention the pro-Trump propaganda and conspiracy theories the sitcom star's been peddling on his behalf. Plus, why has Trump turned his Twitter machine on Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos? And why is everyone talking about a 'hostage video'? READ MORE Jill McCabe: It’s Time To Set The Record Straight Cynthia Nixon And The Age Of Inexperience CONTACT US Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. Vote for us in the Australian Podcast Awards! We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK You can buy any book we mention at apple.co/mamamia This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SHOW NOTES After Former National Security Adviser H.R McMaster stood down on March 22nd, we thought we had our show. Another week, another sacking. Right? Wrong. As the week progressed, it became clear another name would dominate headlines... Stormy Daniels.  Between a tell-all 60 Minutes interview, recounts of their sexual encounter, and some blisteringly sharp tweets of her own, Stormy appears to be having the time of her life, toying with media attention in a way that’s not unlike Trump himself. So what do we know now that we didn’t before? What are the repercussions of Stormy going public? And with John Bolton in charge of national security, is a nuclear war more or less likely than it was last week? READ MORE A Stormy Daniels Explainer: Plain And Simple Ivanka And Jared Are Isolated On Kushner Island Why Trump Hasn't Fired Mattis CONTACT US Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. Vote for us in the Australian Podcast Awards! We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK You can buy any book we mention at apple.co/mamamia This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Jeff Sessions fired Former FBI Director Andrew McCabe just 26 hours before his retirement, it's official. Trump is unleashed.  Having stripped his administration of those who coddle or perceive him a moron, the self-proclaimed "really smart guy" is free to do as he pleases.  Call and congratulate Vladimir Putin on his re-election, for example. Or attack Special Counsel Robert Mueller directly via Twitter.  READ MORE Trump, Flush With Power by Maureen Dowd What Hope Hicks Knows by Olivia Nuzzi CONTACT US Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK You can buy any book we mention at apple.co/mamamia This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's confirmed: Trump and Rocket Man will meet in person to compare nuclear buttons later in the year. Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson must have missed the memo, announcing only hours beforehand that the US was still “a long way off” negotiations with Kim Jong-un. Was that why he was fired days later. Plus, why is Trump tweeting in all caps about Russia again? And why has the media been giving Melania a free pass? CONTACT US Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK You can buy any book we mention at apple.co/mamamia This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long gone is the news that White House Communications Director Hope Hicks resigned. In a week that's left us all with political whiplash, Amelia and Mia debrief on Hope's resignation; Gary Cohn following suit; Sam Nunberg's off-the-rails interview binge; and the fact Stormy Daniels is back with a vengeance. NOTES When does Hope Hicks get to be a wunderkind instead of a former model? CONTACT US Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK You can buy any book we mention at apple.co/mamamia This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After taking cheat notes into a meeting with victims of the Florida School Shooting, Trump made the claim that if he were on the scene he would've confronted the shooter with his bare hands.  Unsurprisingly, Mia and Amelia have a lot to say about this. Plus, Fashion Brand Owner turned First Daughter turned Presidential Adviser Ivanka Trump has decided she can switch between aforementioned titles at will. Is that her prerogative, or does she need to decide whether she's a blameless child or active enabler of her father? NB: This show was recorded before Hope Hicks' resignation. We will discuss that next week.  IMPORTANT STUFF How real crisis actors help first responders prepare Washington Governor calls out Trump on his idea to arm teachers President Obama's emotional 2016 speech on gun control CONTACT US Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK You can buy any book we mention at apple.co/mamamia This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 18th school shooting of 2018 felt different. After 17 people died in Florida, students, teachers stood up and called 'BS' to Trump's "thoughts and prayers". The President dodged responsibility however, blaming mental health and the FBI, who he claims were distracted by their efforts to prove his campaign colluded with Russia. Speaking of Russia, Mueller indicted 13 Russian nationals and three Russian groups for meddling in the 2016 US election. Finally. But why do we have to look back to 2014 to figure out why they did it? And how does another woman claiming she had an affair with Trump threaten national security? IMPORTANT STUFF   Why have the Florida shooting victims been labelled 'crisis actors'? https://www.mamamia.com.au/donald-trump-jr-about-florida-shooting/   The story of Aaron Stark, the man who tried to instigate a school shooting, but couldn't. https://www.mamamia.com.au/man-who-was-almost-a-school-shooter/   Anne Helen Petersen, on guns and the American psyche https://www.buzzfeed.com/annehelenpetersen/conversation-about-gun-control-keeps-going-in-circles?utm_term=.xkyPEApWd#.fhjW29MBA   Amelia's profile of NZ Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/feb/15/the-anti-trump-new-zealand-pm-jacinda-ardern-vogue CONTACT US We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK You can buy any book we mention at apple.co/mamamia This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a headline that's become all too familiar, another White House staffer has resigned in shame. Amid allegations of domestic abuse, Staff Secretary Rob Porter stepped down. That didn't stop Trump wishing him well, however, and reminding us via Twitter that when it comes to abuse allegations, "some are false and some are true". Plus, thanks to Porter and some paparazzi shots, Hope Hicks has been thrust into the spotlight for the first time. So how's she coping there? And why is a former White House aide crying about how it's not going to be ok on Celebrity Big Brother?   IMPORTANT STUFF   JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOK   Hope Hick and her defence of Rob Porter, by Belinda Jepsen https://www.mamamia.com.au/who-is-hope-hicks-2/   Porter's ex-wife Jennie Willoughby speaks to Anderson Cooper https://edition.cnn.com/2018/02/09/politics/ex-wife-rob-porter-interview-describing-abuse-cnntv/index.html   CONTACT US We REALLY want to hear your feelings about the show. Leave us a message on the pod phone. We listen to all of them. 02 8999 9386. Or fling us an e-mail. podcast@mamamia.com.au You can buy any book we mention at apple.co/mamamia This podcast was produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Women's Network. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump's indexing of his own Presidential worth to the success of the Stock Market has come back to bite him. On Monday February 5th, the stock market had its largest ever absolute crash in history. And we have one question: is Trump to blame? Plus, confirmation from the Pentagon that The President is planning his very own 'penis parade' as Mia so aptly puts it; we follow up on the drug-addicted mother of Baby Hope; and is it possible for Hillary to fail as a feminist in hindsight? LINKS JOIN OUR GROUP ON FACEBOOKWE'RE DOING A LIVE SHOW. Buy tickets here: https://giantdwarf.com.au/events/tmigtbok/   The Adoption Story Dividing The Country, by Belinda Jepsenhttps://www.mamamia.com.au/police-officer-adopted-addict-baby/   Jennifer Weiner's investigation into Baby Hope's mother https://www.nytimes.com/2018/01/31/opinion/baby-hope-sotu.html   Our run-down of the allegations and fallout of the sexual harassment during Hillary's '08 campaign https://www.mamamia.com.au/hillary-clinton-advisor-sexual-harassment/   Hillary Clinton's original Facebook statement regarding Burns Strider https://www.facebook.com/hillaryclinton/posts/1811310308925490    Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Melania, the kids and 15 guests sat in the galleries, Donald Trump delivered his first State of the Union. It took seventy-three hours, or that's what it felt like, thanks to a standing ovation from Republicans every two seconds. Plus, Deputy FBI director Andrew McCabe has stepped down, and everyone's asking: did Trump have something to do with it? Show notes Your host is Mia Freedman with Amelia Lester. Head to our newly formed Facebook group to chat all things Trump. It's a safe space filled with like-minded people. We'll post all the articles mentioned in this episode right there.  PLEASE give us a pod phone call telling us how great (or not) the show is. We want to hear what you think and feature some lovely messages on the show. 02 8999 9386. This show is produced by Luca Lavigne.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, millions of women all over the world marched to protest gender inequality and also Trump. Trump meanwhile suggested they turn their protest into a celebration of his achievements and how much better off women are since he became President. Plus, porn star Stormy Daniels has given an interview in which she volunteers that she can describe a naked Trump very specifically if required to prove their alleged affair (we believe you, please don't), the government shuts down for 69 hours and Michael Wolff clickbaits us all by stating that there is one very juicy fact he left out of his Fire and Fury bestseller. And is John Kelly about to be fired?Show notes Your host is Mia Freedman with Amelia Lester. Head to our newly formed Facebook group to chat all things Trump. It's a safe space filled with like-minded people. We'll post all the articles mentioned in this episode right there.  PLEASE give us a pod phone call telling us how great (or not) the show is. We want to hear what you think and feature some lovely messages on the show. 02 8999 9386. This show is produced by Luca Lavigne.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everything happened VERY quickly this week...Former Chief Strategist Steve Bannon resigned as Executive Chairman of Breitbart and Amelia thinks she knows why (she also thinks he didn't resign). The White House bungled a statement about the President's physical and none of us picked up on it (except Rachel Maddow, of course). Plus Haiti, El Salvador and the entire continent of Africa are sh*toles according to Trump.And Amelia thinks a porn star named Stormy Daniels could've swung the election the other way. Show notes Your host is Mia Freedman with Amelia Lester. Head to our newly formed Facebook group to chat all things Trump. It's a safe space filled with like-minded people. We'll post all the articles mentioned in this episode right there.  PLEASE give us a pod phone call telling us how great (or not) the show is. We want to hear what you think and feature some lovely messages on the show. 02 8999 9386. This show is produced by Luca Lavigne.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember when Trump threatened to rain fire and fury upon North Korea? Well now American Journalist Michael Wolff has rained it down on him in his book, 'Fire and Fury: Inside the Trump White House.’ Based on hours of interviews with Trump's senior staff, The President himself, and "Sloppy Steve" Bannon, the book paints a damning picture of the Commander in Chief (are any of us surprised?) So, what really goes on in the West Wing? What made Trump's former campaign director turn on him? And are we really supposed to believe The President's claims that he's a "very stable genius"? Show notes Your host is Mia Freedman with Amelia Lester. Head to our newly formed Facebook group to chat all things Trump. It's a safe space filled with like-minded people. We'll post all the articles mentioned in this episode right there.  PLEASE give us a pod phone call telling us how great (or not) the show is. We want to hear what you think and feature some lovely messages on the show. 02 8999 9386. This show is produced by Luca Lavigne.  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How does a woman come back from 'unruliness'? Well, she doesn't. This bonus episode is an excerpt from a conversation Mia had with Buzzfeed Senior Culture Writer and PhD in Media Gossip, Anne Helen Peterson. They discuss the shrillness of Hillary, the bluster of Trump's White House, and why he's more likely to gain re-election every day. Show Notes Your host is Mia Freedman with special guest Anne Helen Petersen. Listen to Mia's No Filter with Anne. Come join our brand spanking new Facebook group. It's a safe space to share your Trump-obsession with like-minded people.  AND LEAVE US A POD PHONE MESSAGE: 02 8999 9386. You won't have to speak to a real person. Don't worry.  You can find any book we mention on this show at apple.co/mamamia This show is produced by Luca Lavigne for the Mamamia Podcat Newtwork.   Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The most powerful man in the free world spouts lies at will and never sleeps. How can we stay on top of the news cycle without losing our sanity when Twitter and news alerts are forever in our pockets? Mia Freedman and Amelia Lester share their respective media diets, and swap tips on how they look after their mental health in a post-Trump world. Show notes Your host is Amelia Lester with Mia Freedman. Come join our brand spanking new Facebook group. It's a safe space to share your Trump-obsession with like-minded people.  AND LEAVE US A POD PHONE MESSAGE: 02 8999 9386. You won't have to speak to a real person. Don't worry.  You can find any book we mention on this show at apple.co/mamamia This show is produced by Luca Lavigne.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We are almost a year into this nightmare. Is it over yet? Only by a quarter (impeachment not withstanding). As we approach the end of Trump's first calendar year in office, it's time for a Presidential stocktake. Host of Planet America and founding member of The Chaser, Chas Licciardello, joins Mia Freedman in the pod studio to talk Javanka, sexual harassment, North Korea, Scaramucci, Bannon, Alabama and some of the other things that have happened since Trump took office. What do they mean? And what will happen over the holidays? Show notes Your host is Mia Freedman with Chas Liciardello.  You can watch Chas' weekly US politics show, Planet America, on ABC iView. You can also follow Planet America on Facebook.  Head to our newly formed Facebook group to chat all things Trump. It's a safe space filled with like-minded people.  PLEASE give us a drunk New Years Eve call on the pod phone to tell us what you REALLY think of the show. 02 8999 9386. This show is produced by Luca Lavigne.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Democrat has beaten a President-backed accused child-molester in the race for Alabama's ruby red Senate seat. But before Roy Moore's loss, Trump used a few of his MANY spare seconds to fire off a tweet implying Senator Kirsten Gillibrand had performed sexual acts for political favours. Oh, and then there was the New York Times piece that took us even deeper into the minute-by-minute workings of the Trumpian White House. Mia and Amelia deep dive on all this and marvel at how you can run a country fueled by 12 cans of Diet Coke a day. Show Notes Your host is Amelia Lester with Mia Freedman. Come join our brand spanking new Facebook group. It's a safe space to share your Trump-obsession with like-minded people.  AND LEAVE US A POD PHONE MESSAGE: 02 8999 9386. You won't have to speak to a real person. Don't worry.  You can find any book we mention on this show at apple.co/mamamia This show is produced by Luca Lavigne. The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett.  The Head of Content is Holly Wainwright. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Of course it was Trump on the pussy grabbing tape. Despite reports that The President is now denying it, the other guy on that Access Hollywood bus, Billy Bush has exploded back into the public eye this week to insist that it was indeed Donald Trump's voice saying those vile things. Plus, a thoughtful listener question that has both Amelia and Mia intrigued, and Amelia shares a juicy snippet of information about her Facebook usage. Show Notes Your host is Amelia Lester with Mia Freedman. Come join our brand spanking new Facebook group. It's a safe space to share your Trump-obsession with like-minded people.  You can find any book we mention on this show at apple.co/mamamia This show is produced by Luca Lavigne. The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett.  The Head of Content is Holly Wainwright. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christmas has officially come early. Over the weekend, Former Trump Security Adviser Michael Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI in January. That's right. Flynn has flipped. As part of a plea bargain with Special Counsel Robert Mueller, Flynn is agreeing to tell him anything and everything he wants to know. Mia and Amelia pickup the phone in a flurry to deep dive on what this means, and who's going down. Show Notes Your host is Amelia Lester with Mia Freedman. We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest content we've been posting. This show is produced by Luca Lavigne. The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett.  The Head of Content is Holly Wainwright.   Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's official. The President has decided he no longer wants the infamous Access Hollywood (pussy grabbing) tape to be a thing, so he's branded it 'Fake News'. Also, Time magazine phoned and asked Trump whether he'd like to be their Person Of The Year for 2017, which is all good and well except for the fact no one can verify this save Trump himself. Elsewhere, in a press conference intended to thank Native Americans for their service as codetalkers during the war, The President managed to not only belittle them, but also hurl a racial slur at Senator Elizabeth Warren. Plus, Melania's first Christmas in the White House: how does it differ from Michelle Obama's, and why can Mia and Amelia not stop laughing at the photos she's posting on Twitter? Show Notes Your host is Amelia Lester with Mia Freedman. We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest content we've been posting. This show is produced by Luca Lavigne. The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett.  The Head of Content is Holly Wainwright. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IT'S THE PEOPLE'S SHOW. This week, we put the feelers out on our Facebook page to see if there were any topics you wanted us to delve into and the responses were overwhelming. Rachel Corbett is filling in for Mia Freedman, and leads Amelia Lester down a Mike Pence-shaped rabbit hole as they discuss what the Vice President stands for, and whether it's true a Pence Presidency would be worse than a Trump one. Plus, what power, if any, does the NRA hold over the government and why do gun laws seem impossible to change despite all these mass shootings? And, why aren't we listening to all the women who accused Trump of sexual harassment during the campaign? Show Notes Your host is Rachel Corbett with Amelia Lester. We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest content we've been posting. This show is produced by Luca Lavigne. The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett.  The Head of Content is Holly Wainwright. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Republican Senate nominee Roy Moore is the latest powerful man to face allegations of sexual assault. So what's the backstory? How did he get himself into this mess, and why isn't Trump in there with him? Plus, Bill Clinton in the age of Weinstein. Why do we seem so able to forgive him when Monica Lewinsky was only an intern during their affair? Amelia, is back, finally, to deep-dive with Mia. Show Notes Your host is Amelia Lester with Mia Freedman. We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest content we've been posting. This show is produced by Luca Lavigne. The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett.  The Head of Content is Holly Wainwright.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a mass shooting in Texas, Trump was forced to comfort a nation in mourning for the third time in a month. So is this the time to talk about gun violence? Not according to the leader of the free world. Plus, it's officially been one whole year since we waited with baited breath for the first female President, only to have our hopes shattered into a million tiny pieces. How are we feeling 12 months on from that tragic day? And are we still living the 2016 election? The Trump-obsessed Rachel Corbett joins Mia to discuss. Show notes Your host is Mia Freedman with Rachel Corbett. We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest content we've been posting. This show is produced by Luca Lavigne. The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett.  The Head of Content is Holly Wainwright.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Leigh Sales is the queen of political journalism and while the news she reports on isn't fake, she acknowledges there's a lot of news out there that is. Leigh has revamped her 2009 personal essay, On Doubt, to explore the role doubt played in the election of Donald Trump and she joins Mia Freedman to discuss how we've gotten ourselves into such a mess. Show notes Your host is Mia Freedman with Leigh Sales.  Buy On Doubt, here.  We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest content we've been posting. This show is produced by Luca Lavigne. The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett.  The Head of Content is Holly Wainwright.  Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here we go. Trump’s former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort, and business associate, Rick Gates, have been indicted on charges stemming from Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. Is Manafort headed to jail? And, can we really tie their alleged collusion to Trump himself? Plus, campaign foreign policy advisor George Papadopoulos separately pleaded guilty to lying to investigators. Is it possible he's been wearing a wire for Mueller since then? Amelia is away this week, and Mia is joined by Australian political journalist and comedian, Chas Liciardello to dive deep. Show notes Your host is Mia Freedman with Chas Liciardello.  You can watch Chas' weekly US politics show, Planet America, on ABC iView. You can also follow Planet America on Facebook.  We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest content we've been posting. This show is produced by Luca Lavigne. The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett.  The Head of Content is Holly Wainwright. We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

WE FOUND AMELIA. Sort of. She's somewhere in London. This week, Trump's found a new enemy to bicker with on Twitter: Myesha Johnson. She's the wife of Sgt. La David Johnson, who was killed serving his country in Niger last week. So, how has Trump managed to turn a national tragedy into a political feud with a Gold Star family? And why was Johnson in Niger in the first place? Plus, is the President's short tempter on Twitter as immature and thoughtless as it seems, or is it part of a strategy to grow his popularity? Show notes Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest content we've been posting. This show is produced by Luca Lavigne. The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett.  The Head of Content is Holly Wainwright. We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What would you ask if you had 45 minutes with Hillary Clinton? Australia's best investigative journalist, Sarah Ferguson, had that opportunity and we had a million questions about how she decided what questions to ask. Is Hillary OK? Was Huma Abedin there? Are we going to be OK? The interview aired on Four Corners on Monday 16th October and in this episode, Sarah's in the studio with Mia and guest co-host Rachel Corbett to talk about what went on behind-the-scenes. Show notes Your hosts are Rachel Corbett and Mia Freedman. With thanks to Sarah Ferguson. You can watch Sarah's interview with Hillary on ABC iView. This show is produced by Luca Lavigne. The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett.  The Head of Content is Holly Wainwright. We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The President wants to compare IQ test scores with the man who called him a moron. Pass the popcorn. Plus, there’s more evidence to show just how Russia weaponised Facebook to swing the election away from Hillary and towards Putin’s BFF, Donald Trump. Not only did their anti-Hillary Facebook ads reach millions of people, they also created fake groups to spout their lies and enlisted some ‘rappers’ that need to be heard to be believed and even then you won’t believe it. Sheryl Sandburg, Facebook’s COO is headed to Washington this week to answer some tough questions. Amelia is away this week, and our equally Trump-obsessed Director of Podcasts Rachel Corbett sits alongside Mia. Show notes Your hosts are Rachel Corbett and Mia Freedman. This show is produced by Luca Lavigne. The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett.  The Head of Content is Holly Wainwright. We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Las Vegas reeling and the media distracted, Trump decided to say some politically incorrect things in Puerto Rico during a failed mission to the Hurricane-stricken country. And remember Megyn Kelly? She was the journalist who Trump accused of having her period during his campaign, after she asked him a difficult question. She's made a move out of the political sphere and into the world of morning television. How's it working out for her? Plus, Health Secretary Tom Price has been sneaky with taxpayer money. Another Republican minister bites the dust. Show Notes Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. This show is produced by Luca Lavigne. The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett.  The Head of Content is Holly Wainwright. We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, America is reeling from what looks to be the worst mass shooting in its history. A gunman opened fire during a concert at Las Vegas' Mandalay Bay Hotel yesterday, and the death toll is currently 59 with an astonishing 527 injured and currently being treated in hospitals throughout Las Vegas. Mia and Amelia recorded this special episode to debrief on the deadliest mass shooting in US history, and gun laws that desperately need a change. Show Notes Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. This show is produced by Luca Lavigne. The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett.  The Head of Content is Holly Wainwright. We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why are American footballers 'taking a knee' and why is Trump calling them 'sons of bitches'? Plus, Weiner. He's going to jail for sexting with a teenager but when you think about it, he's very likely responsible for the end of the world as we know it. And what's going on with Facebook and Russia? Has Mark Zuckerberg created a beast that even he can no longer control? Show Notes Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. This show is produced by Luca Lavigne. The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett.  We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting. Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or flick us an email at podcast@mamamia.com.au And if you can spare a second, leave a review and rating in iTunes; it helps us massively. You can buy Mia Freedman's book, Work Strife Balance, or any other book mentioned on any of our podcasts from iBooks, where you can also subscribe to all our other shows in one place.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What Happened. That's the title of Hillary Clinton's new book, which is big punch in the guts of a book that delivers everything we'd hoped. Amelia and Mia debrief on the most talked-about parts of the book, from what Bill said to her in the car after she lost, how she faced Trump on inauguration day and how she's been using yoga and wine as therapy. Plus, why did Trump invite Democrat leaders to his residence for Chinese food and what was the hidden message behind his unhinged Tweet storm early Sunday morning? Or is he just unhinged? Situation normal.Show Notes Your hosts are Amelia Lester and Mia Freedman. This show is produced by Luca Lavigne. The Director of Podcasts is Rachel Corbett.  We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting. Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or flick us an email at podcast@mamamia.com.au And if you can spare a second, leave a review and rating in iTunes; it helps us massively. You can buy Mia Freedman's book, Work Strife Balance, or any other book mentioned on any of our podcasts from iBooks, where you can also subscribe to all our other shows in one place.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump is having a quiet week. Which is perfect for us, because we need a moment to talk about Jared and Ivanka ('Javanka'). The 'first daughter' and her husband were tremendously present during the campaign, and have remained so during Trump's first few months in office. But... to be honest, they're a bit of a laughing stock. What are their actual jobs? Do they have any responsibilities? And how much are they paid? Show Notes Your host is Mia Freedman. This show is produced by Luca Lavigne. We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting. Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or flick us an email at podcast@mamamia.com.au And if you can spare a second, leave a review and rating in iTunes; it helps us massively. You can buy Mia Freedman's book, Work Strife Balance, or any other book mentioned on any of our podcasts from iBooks, where you can also subscribe to all our other shows in one place.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurricane Harvey came and went, sucking media attention away from Trump and his circus for the first time since he became President. Melania wore some shoes deemed inappropriate for disaster relief. Trump thanked a crowd of flood-stricken Texans for their love and support... of him. And while all that was happening, a wave was in motion to rescind Obama's DACA policy. Farewell to the dreamers. Wondering what DACA stands for? Who the dreamers are? And why Trump's Twitter feed is perplexingly...normal... right now? Sara James fills in for the sick Amelia Lester this week and dives deep with the ever-panicked Mia Freedman. Show Notes Your host is Mia Freedman. This show is produced by Luca Lavigne. We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting. Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or flick us an email at podcast@mamamia.com.au And if you can spare a second, leave a review and rating in iTunes; it helps us massively. You can buy Mia Freedman's book, Work Strife Balance, or any other book mentioned on any of our podcasts from iBooks, where you can also subscribe to all our other shows in one place.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Gillespie is an expert when it comes to diagnosing and dealing with psychopaths. The Australian lawyer, and author of the new book Taming Toxic People, has a brilliantly enlightening conversation with Mia this week about Donald Trump. Show Notes Your host is Mia Freedman. This episode is produced by Luca Lavigne. We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting.  Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or flick us an email at podcast@mamamia.com.au And if you can spare a second, leave a review and rating in iTunes; it helps us massively.You can buy Mia Freedman's book, David Gillespie's book, or any other book mentioned on any of our podccasts from iBooks at apple.co/mamamia, where you can also subscribe to all our other shows in one place.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And, another one bites the dust. On Friday August 18th, Donald Trump ceremoniously fired his Chief of Strategy, Steve Bannon. If you're not familiar with Bannon, he was the former Head of Breitbart media, who Trump hired late in his Presidential campaign. Relieved of his White House duties, Bannon darted straight back to Breitbart and proceeded to badmouth Trump's presidency. So what does all this mean? Who's replacing Bannon? And is it going to be okay?  Show Notes Your host is Amelia Lester with Mia Freedman. This episode is produced by Luca Lavigne. We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting.  Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or flick us an email at podcast@mamamia.com.au And if you can spare a second, leave a review and rating in iTunes; it helps us massively.You can buy Mia Freedman's book, or any other book mentioned on any of our podcasts, from iBooks at apple.co/mamamia, where you can also subscribe to all our other shows in one place.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First came the threat of Nuclear War, now white supremacists are marching loudly and proudly in the streets of US city Charlottesville. A woman was murdered and people were carrying swastika flags. And yet it has taken President Donald Trump exactly two days to condemn these actions. So why were the supremacists wearing Make America Great Again hats? And why did it take Trump so long to address the issue?  Show Notes Your host is Mia Freedman with Amelia Lester  Your producer is Elissa Ratliff We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting.  Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or flick us an email at podcast@mamamia.com.au And if you can spare a second, leave a review and rating in iTunes; it helps us massively.You can buy Mia Freedman's book, or any other book mentioned on our podcasts, from iBooks at apple.co/mamamia, where you can also subscribe to all our other shows in one place.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shit just got real. Donald Trump is meant to be on vacation. Except it’s not really a vacation because he never does what people think. In a press statement that was meant to be about something else entirely, Trump suddenly veered wildly off script and, well, practically threatened to nuke Kim Jong-un and North Korea. This is a country who, for years, has threatened to launch missiles or conduct nuclear tests. A country where many past Presidents have been able to assuage its dictators. Only now, it's Donald Trump in the White House. So we have a throw down. Does this mean things are officially not OK? Show Notes Your host is Mia Freedman with Amelia Lester  This episode produced by Monique Bowley. We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting.  Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or flick us an email at podcast@mamamia.com.au And if you can spare a second, leave a review and rating in iTunes; it helps us massively.You can buy Mia Freedman's book, or any other book mentioned on our podcasts, from iBooks at apple.co/mamamia, where you can also subscribe to all our other shows in one place.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First Sean Spicer left. Then Reince Priebus got fired. Then today, The Mooch was out the door. So what the heck is going on? Who is this new guy John Kelly? And why is Trump acting like he is still running The Apprentice? How did this happen in the space of 10 days? Amelia is back from her honeymoon to explain what is going down, and how The Mooch went so wrong, so quickly. Is it going to be okay this week? Lets find out… Show Notes Your host is Mia Freedman with Amelia Lester  Your producer is Elissa Ratliff Amelia spoke about the following articles: Trump Dictated Sons Misleading Statement On Meeting With Russian Lawyer The TV that created Donald Trump Anthony Scaramucci Called Me To Unload About White House Leakers We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting.  Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or flick us an email at podcast@mamamia.com.au And if you can spare a second, leave a review and rating in iTunes; it helps us massively.You can buy Mia Freedman's book, or any other book mentioned on our podcasts, from iBooks at apple.co/mamamia, where you can also subscribe to all our other shows in one place.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zoe Daniel is the ABC’s US Correspondent in Washington. She’s often in the press briefing room you see on TV - when the cameras are rolling - in the White House. She’s right there, in the front row of history - although not necessarily in a good way. So what’s it like covering Trump? What on earth did he say to a group of 15,000 boy scouts? And who exactly is The Mooch and should we be sad that Sean Spicer is gone? What will happen to Melissa McCarthy? Oh! And Jeff Sessions! What’s the story there...Mia asks a lot of questions, and Zoe delivers. Show Notes Your host is Mia Freedman With thanks to Zoe Daniel  Amelia Lester is on her honeymoon. Your producer is Elissa Ratliff We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting.  Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or flick us an email at podcast@mamamia.com.au And if you can spare a second, leave a review and rating in iTunes; it helps us massively.You can buy Mia Freedman's book, or any other book mentioned on our podcasts, from iBooks at apple.co/mamamia, where you can also subscribe to all our other shows in one place.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Exclusive: In a series of early morning tweets, President Donald Trump announced - seemingly out of nowhere - a new policy banning Transgender people from the US military. The only reason given being the military 'cannot be burdened with the tremendous medical costs and disruption' transgender people entail. Nice. So what does it mean? And what toll will it take on the 15,000 trans people currently serving in the US military? Cate McGregor was a Group Captain of the Australian Defence Force, and the highest ranking trans military officer in Australia. And she says she saw it coming.  Show Notes Your host is Mia Freedman With thanks to Cate McGregor  Amelia Lester is on her honeymoon. Your producer is Elissa Ratliff We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting.  Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or flick us an email at podcast@mamamia.com.au And if you can spare a second, leave a review and rating in iTunes; it helps us massively.You can buy Mia Freedman's book, or any other book mentioned on our podcasts, from iBooks at apple.co/mamamia, where you can also subscribe to all our other shows in one place.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia has a spring in her step this week. Mainly because Donald Trump Junior has been busted making potential deals with Russia, but also because Donald Trump Senior (the one who is President) has gone to ground. What does all this mean? Award-winning American journalist Sara James joins us to explain what the heck is going on in Washington, and what all this collusion means... Show Notes Your host is Mia Freedman With thanks to Sara James  Amelia Lester is on her honeymoon. Your producer is Elissa Ratliff We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting.  Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or flick us an email at podcast@mamamia.com.au And if you can spare a second, leave a review and rating in iTunes; it helps us massively.You can buy Mia Freedman's book, or any other book mentioned on our podcasts, from iBooks at apple.co/mamamia, where you can also subscribe to all our other shows in one place.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mia couldn’t get through the next few weeks without checking in. So she decided to call Sky News host and Trump backer Paul Murray to talk about Trump’s bad morning Twitter habit, what wrestling has to do with the President of the United States (hint - a lot) and why Paul would still choose Trump over Hillary if he was voting today.  Show Notes Your host is Mia Freedman With thanks to Paul Murray  Amelia Lester is on her honeymoon. Your producer is Elissa Ratliff We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting.  Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or flick us an email at podcast@mamamia.com.au And if you can spare a second, leave a review and rating in iTunes; it helps us massively.You can buy Mia Freedman's book, or any other book mentioned on our podcasts, from iBooks at apple.co/mamamia, where you can also subscribe to all our other shows in one place.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Trump Travel ban is back. If you’ve been paying attention to the news, you would have seen that the Supreme Court passed a limited version of it. So what does it mean for the countries involved? Is it as sinister as it sounds? Ivanka is out in the world saying that she doesn’t get involved in politics - but her Instagram says otherwise.You may have noticed that the US doesn’t have an opposition leader, so who is leading the revolution? And Amelia had the perfect distraction over the last two weeks because she got married. But still, she was worried Trump was going to ruin it.  Will there ever be a honeymoon period? Show Notes Your hosts are Mia Freedman & Amelia Lester Your producer is Elissa Ratliff We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting.  Amelia is distracting herself with Esther Perel's podcast Where Should We Begin on Audible. Mia is distracting herself with the TV show Catastrophe on Amazon, the Invisibilia podcast from NPR and Caroline Overington's book The Lucky One Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or flick us an email at podcast@mamamia.com.au And if you can spare a second, leave a review and rating in iTunes; it helps us massively.You can buy Mia Freedman's book, Caroline Overington's book, or any other book mentioned on our podcasts from iBooks at apple.co/mamamia, where you can also subscribe to all our other shows in one place.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We need to talk about Comey. James Comey, that is. The former head of the FBI gave a testimony at the end of last week that had everyone forgetting about Covefe and asking what the hell was going on. Is this the beginning of the end for Trump? The end of the beginning? Or just no big deal? Amelia has the answers. Plus, if you are considering building a bunker in your backyard, Mia has the perfect book that will distract you.  Join Mia Freedman and Washington-based journalist Amelia Lester as they discuss the latest in politics and pop culture, and tell each other (and you) that it is going to be okay... Show Notes Your hosts are Mia Freedman & Amelia Lester Your producer is Elissa Ratliff We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting.  Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or flick us an email at podcast@mamamia.com.au And if you can spare a second, leave a review and rating in iTunes; it helps us massively.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump has pulled out of the Paris Climate Agreement. Nobody knows what's going on with Russia. And Jared and Ivanka might be getting ready to evacuate Washington. All in all, it's just another average week in American Politics. If you are one of those people who is trying not to freak out right now, join Mia Freedman and Washington-based journalist Amelia Lester as they discuss the latest in politics and pop culture, and tell each other (and you) that it is going to be okay... Show Notes Your hosts are Mia Freedman & Amelia Lester Your producer is Elissa Ratliff We read everything about Trump so you don’t have to. Head to our Facebook page to find all the latest articles we've been posting.  Leave us a message on the Podcast phone: 02 8999 9386 or flick us an email at podcast@mamamia.com.au And if you can spare a second, leave a review and rating in iTunes; it helps us massively.Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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