

Getting Hammered®
Laissez-Faire Media
Overcaffeinated and underprepared™
A sharp, funny politics podcast for people who want the news without the freakout.
Each week, Getting Hammered® takes a hammer to the headlines, breaking down politics, media spin, and cultural meltdowns with skepticism and fun. Overcaffeinated and underprepared™, moderately right and moderately reliable, we never take ourselves too seriously. But keep you informed on serious topics with no panic and no partisan loyalty tests. Just laughs, well-earned side-eye, and occasional libations.
A sharp, funny politics podcast for people who want the news without the freakout.
Each week, Getting Hammered® takes a hammer to the headlines, breaking down politics, media spin, and cultural meltdowns with skepticism and fun. Overcaffeinated and underprepared™, moderately right and moderately reliable, we never take ourselves too seriously. But keep you informed on serious topics with no panic and no partisan loyalty tests. Just laughs, well-earned side-eye, and occasional libations.
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May 21, 2025 • 1h 2min
Questions of Complicity
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In this episode, we break down Biden’s cancer diagnosis and the backlash over its timing. Plus, a new election report spells big trouble for Democrats — and we make an important announcement about the future of the program. Don't miss this one.
Time stamps:
13:40 - Biden's cancer diagnosis
48:01 - Why Harris lost
55:52 - Announcement
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May 16, 2025 • 1h 10min
Kiss, Bow, Fist Bump
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On today’s episode, we’re tracking Trump’s trip to the Middle East and his push for price controls. Plus, covid data tracker Kelley Krohnert, start-stop engines, and girls trip side chats. Tune in!
Time stamp:
13:37 - Trump in the Middle East
31:48 - Price controls
42:38 - Kelley Krohnert
49:55 - Start/stop engines
54:18 - Girls group chat Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 14, 2025 • 1h 5min
Thank You For Being Here
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On this episode: The Biden Book dropped, the India-Pakistan ceasefire, and Trump's new air palace. Plus: a new executive order, David Hogg, and a little bit about the Pope. Let's get to it!
Time Stamps:
12:11 - Biden cover-up
39:03 - David Hogg
42:18 - India & Pakistan
49:20 - the Qatari plane
56:54 - New executive order
58:53 - the Pope Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 9, 2025 • 1h 4min
Equally Italian
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On this episode: Trump’s judicial picks and his meeting with Mark Carney, the U.S. / UK trade deal. Plus: tensions between India and Pakistan, Biden's on tour, more protests at Columbia, and what’s happening at the Conclave? Watch this one 'til the end!
Time stamps:
8:51 - Trump's judicial picks
12:39 - UK trade deal
18:51 - Trump and Carney
28:37 - India and Pakistan
33:46 - The Conclave
43:44 - Biden Tour
54:45 - Columbia
1:00:15 - We have a pope! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 7, 2025 • 1h 3min
All the President's Pencils
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In this episode, we cover a flurry of headlines—from the latest economic numbers and the President’s plan to slap tariffs on movies, to the Pulitzer Prizes and Dave Portnoy. Plus, Mike Waltz has a new gig, and Tim Walz thinks the most qualified person to run for president is... who? Also: The New Yorker takes us inside the living rooms of notable New Yorkers. Don’t miss this loaded episode!
Time stamps:
10:29 - Economy
36:28 - Pulitzer Prizes
43:50 - Mike Waltz/Tim Walz
52:28 - Dave Portnoy
55:34 - The New Yorker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 2, 2025 • 1h 8min
Here Those Elephants Were
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Today, we discuss the departure of Mike Waltz, new details surrounding a potential Ukraine deal, the internal struggle within the Democratic party, the economy, Canada, and the devastating report coming out of Harvard. This episode is jam-packed!
Time stamps:
10:59 - Mike Waltz
15:29 - Ukraine
17:30 - Hogg + Dems
46:33 - Economy + Tariffs
57:08 - Canada
59:56 - Harvard report Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 30, 2025 • 1h 7min
100 Days Later
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Today, we're talking about the first 100 days of Trump's second term, the White House Correspondents Dinner, Pierre Poilievre's loss in Canada, and the fall of Shedeur Sanders in the NFL draft. Don't miss this episode!
Time stamps:
14:21 - First 100 Days
35:20 - WHCD
56:32 - Pierre Poilievre
59:43 - Shedeur Sanders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 25, 2025 • 1h 4min
The One About the Pope
Watch this episode on Youtube!On this episode, we breakdown the media's take on the Pope, Trump's $5k baby bonus incentive, a SCOTUS case on religious freedom, and when will we see a trade deal? Tune in!Time stamps:13:57 - The Pope27:14 - Baby Bonuses40:40 - SCOTUS 54:06 - Trade deal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 23, 2025 • 50min
The Southern Surge: The Untold Hopeful Story on Literacy, with Karen Vaites
Karen Vaites, a curriculum expert and open-schools advocate from Covid days highlights the bright spots in the NAEP national report card in literacy in perhaps surprising places— Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama. We talk how they did it, with LA and MS going from absolute bottom of the pack to 1 and 2 in results for underprivileged kids. It’s inspiring! Why isn’t it being covered more by national media? Listen and pass it on!Follow Karen on her platforms:@karenvaites on XSchool Yourself on Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 17, 2025 • 55min
A Couple of Peeps
Watch this episode on YouTube!For this Easter episode, we’re doing the journalism few dare attempt: taste-testing every bizarre Peeps flavor we could find. From classic yellow to Dr. Pepper (why?), we rank them all so you don’t ruin your holiday. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


