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American Fever Dream

American Fever Dream

By: Betches Media
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 From under the desk to in your ears, V. Spehar joins Betches Media in a new podcast dedicated to curing the collective malaise brought on by our chaotic political environment. Every week, Spehar and co-host Sami Sage will tenderly guide you through the biggest moments in politics and pop culture with a healing dose of perspective and humor. Rather than spiral over the latest unprecedented event, the hosts dig for the 2024 political tea you *really* want to hear while offering all the information you need to be an empowered citizen, without the side of despair to keep you up at night. For constant news updates, sign up for the Sup email newsletter at betches.com/newsletters and follow us on Instagram at @betches_news. And follow V on TikTok and Instagram @underthedesknews. Watch American Fever Dream On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@thebetchesnews© Betches Media. All rights reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Sydney Sweeney American Eagle Ad Controversy

    Sydney Sweeney American Eagle Ad Controversy
    Jul 29 2025
    In the final episode of American Fever Dream, V Spehar and Sami Sage go out with their hottest grab bag of takes. First, they dissect Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle ad and its alleged white supremacist undertones. Then, they deep dive on Hunter Biden’s interview and the weight of American political family dynasties. And finally, they have a rapid fire take-off covering Plymouth Rock to Epstein conspiracies to the fall of gay bars in America. What a fever dream, indeed! Watch this and more today on youtube.com/@betchesnews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Inside Trump & Epstein’s PR Machine

    Inside Trump & Epstein’s PR Machine
    Jul 22 2025
    In this episode of American Fever Dream, V and Sami critique Jubilee’s YouTube debate platform and react to the latest episode of Surrounded with Medhi Hasan. Then, they deep dive into how digital dependency has eroded our attention span across generations. And finally, they unpack Jeffrey Epstein's influence over powerful institutions of America and who is really protecting who. Watch this and more today on youtube.com/@betchesnews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Why Trump Doesn’t Want the Epstein Files Released

    Why Trump Doesn’t Want the Epstein Files Released
    Jul 15 2025
    In this episode of American Fever Dream, V and Sami deep dive into the dark, unresolved legacy of Jeffrey Epstein. They unpack how Epstein groomed girls from elite institutions and the power structures that protected him. And finally, with Ghislaine’s court appeal and Trump’s constant media deflection, they try to thread the needle between what’s next and if justice will ever be served. Watch this and more today on youtube.com/@betchesnews! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
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