Basically Informed

In this final episode, Charlotte and Elle reflect on what they've learned through this project, how much money they've spent on beer, and most importantly, they share valuable resources for where listeners can continue to get crucial information about staying engaged with the most important issues facing America. Thank you to our listeners for your continued love and support, we hope you stay basically informed and continue to join us for future projects! Love, Charlotte Stack & Elle Dutton

In this week's episode, Charlotte talks about Week 1 of the NFL season in which Tom Brady played his first game for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Elle then discusses McDonalds new partnership with rapper Travis Scott and the ridiculous merch that accompanies it. Finally, a $250 "golden arches" rug, just what you needed!

This week, Elle talks about the famous literary career and equally infamous personal life of writer Alexandre Dumas. Then Charlotte does a deep dive into pop music, discussing this year's MTV Video Music Awards. There may or may not be a solid 10 minutes dedicated to Lady Gaga's fashion choices through the years.

This week, Charlotte pretends she knows about basketball while discussing the legendary career of NBA shooting guard, Kobe Bryant. Then, Elle coos over former First Lady and the Beyonce of politics, Michelle Obama and her powerful speech at the Democratic National Convention.

In this episode, Charlotte ooohs and aaahs over the recent Perseid meteor shower and shares some her favorite starry night memories. Then, Elle scares the bejesus out of Charlotte by talking about the infamous Annabelle doll and its rumored disappearance from the Warren Occult Museum.

This week, check out how two crazy white men with opposite personalities both managed to make the Top 7 List. Elle discusses ex-Liberty University president and racist hamster with BDE, Jerry Fallwell Jr. Charlotte then covers Jake Paul, human dumpster fire and/or potential marketing genus depending on who you ask.

We're back! This week Elle teaches us about the total badass Filipino artist and social activist, Pacita Abad. Charlotte then concludes the epic saga of the SpaceX Endeavor's flight to the moon by discussing its safe return to Earth and giggling about the term "splash down."

SURPRISE! This week, due to how tired of bad news Elle and Char are, they've decided to talk about a couple of their favorite subjects. Char first geeks out about the comedy troop/theatre, the Upright Citizens Brigade. Then Elle teaches us all about the science and legend behind dreams. Enjoy, they certainly did!

In this episode, Elle and Charlotte lament what people are Googling as Elle discusses the infamous relationship between Mary Kay Letourneau and Vili Fualaau. Charlotte then talks about actor John Travolta all while doing a New York accent.

This week, Charlotte talks about the man, the legend, the play, Alexander Hamilton. Elle shares the incomparable life and legacy of LGBTQ+ Queen, Marsha P. Johnson.

This episode, Elle talks about the new Netflix film "Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga" and begins planning our trip to next year's Eurovision competition. Charlotte shows her commitment for the craft of podcasting by recording in a closet while explaining the details of the recent Kentucky Senate primary.

This week, Charlotte discusses the investigation into the noose found in NASCAR driver Bubba Wallace's garage. Elle waxes poetic about Aziz Ansari and talks about the recent T-Mobile network outage.

In this episode, Elle and Charlotte realize that video game consoles aren't just for watching DVDs as Elle teaches us about the new PS5. Then, Charlotte talks about Dave Chappelle's career and new surprise standup special. They are both crushed to not have received invitations to his show.

As demonstrations continue across the world in the wake of the murder of George Floyd, Charlotte discusses Trump's terrifying and idiotic threats of Martial Law and Elle laments needing to talk about sports again as she covers NFL player Drew Brees' response to the #blacklivesmatter movement.

This week, Elle imagines what the future could look like with the launch of the SpaceX Falcon 9 Spacecraft. Charlotte learns about antifa activists in the wake of the murder of George Floyd.

This week listen to Elle discuss the tragic death of Shad Gaspard and Charlotte attempt to pronounce the Islamic holiday, Eid Mubarak, while they both clearly start losing their minds because they've been in quarantine too long.

In this episode, Elle enlightens us about comedy legend Fred Willard and Charlotte talks about the odd season finale of American Idol while also reconfirming her friends' suspicions that she is 80 years old.

This week, Elle begrudgingly teaches us about Ultimate Fighting and Charlotte shares the life and legacy of R&B singer, Betty Wright.

This week, Charlotte talks about the life of silver fox journalist, Anderson Cooper, and Elle shares everything you need to know about UFOs. What more could you want?

This week, Charlotte shares tips for staying healthy during the Coronavirus pandemic and Elle teaches us about writer and producer, Kenya Barris. Both learn some people don't wash their hands enough and apparently still have cable TV.

On the first episode, Elle delves into the life and legacy of Brian Dennehy and Charlotte reminisces about flip phones while attempting to explain the new iPhone SE.

Oh hello! We're Charlotte Stack and Elle Dutton. There's a lot that we humans are expected to know about what's happening in the world right now and it can be pretty overwhelming, so we've set out to do the impossible: create a podcast about current events that doesn't make your brain explode. Join us each Thursday as we attempt to learn new things, share unsolicited opinions, drink craft beer we can't really afford, and hopefully become a little more basically informed.