News & Brews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Part 2 of 3Recorded December 13, 2019With Lisa out of town for the Holidays, Rachael sat down with her good friend Kelly to review Rogue Brewery's Season Santa Beer & Snoqualmie Brewery's Mailbox Peak IPA. (Brew's review in Episode 20 "Breakfast Beer")Part 2, Rachael and Kelly talk about bonding through running, cults, and Trump vs. Greta. Plus their thoughts on the phrase "OK Boomer."Brews:https://www.rogue.com/beers/santa-s-private-reserve-2019http://fallsbrew.com/mailbox-peak-hazy-ipa/News:Trump vs. Gretahttps://people.com/politics/trump-campaign-photoshops-his-head-greta-thunberg-time-cover/https://www.npr.org/2019/12/12/787488397/after-greta-thunberg-wins-time-honor-trump-tweets-chill-and-go-to-the-movieshttps://www.vanityfair.com/news/2019/12/melania-trump-greta-thunbergWA Post Afghanistan Papershttps://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2019/investigations/afghanistan-papers/afghanistan-war-confidential-documents/https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/10/media/washington-post-afghanistan/index.html

Part 1 of 3Recorded on December 13th, 2019With Lisa out of town for the Holidays, Rachael sat down with her good friend Kelly to review Rogue Brewery's Season Santa Beer & Snoqualmie Brewery's Mailbox Peak IPA. Plus, the ladies reminisce about their childhood trauma and question their parenting in the modern age. Plus, 80's jeans vs sweatpants!Brews:Rougehttps://www.rogue.com/beers/santa-s-private-reserve-2019Snoqualmiehttp://fallsbrew.com/mailbox-peak-hazy-ipa/

This week, the ladies have an unsuccessful brew review along with updates on Harry Dunn’s killer, the vaping lung disease, and R. Kelly’s latest criminal charges. Also, Lisa shares the inspiring program run by San Antonio’s Crisis Cops and Rachael breaks down the plots of some terrible Christmas movies. Plus, Bears in the News!News:Update - Anne Sacoolas, the Diplomat’s Wife https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/u-s-diplomat-s-wife-involved-fatal-u-k-crash-n1065616Crisis Copshttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/14/movies/ernie-and-joe-crisis-cops-review.htmlhttps://www.ksat.com/news/local/2019/11/21/hbo-premieres-ernie-joe-crisis-cops-an-exclusive-look-into-sapds-unit-focused-on-mental-health/Update - Vaping Lung Diseasehttps://www.webmd.com/lung/news/20191205/vaping-may-have-triggered-lung-illness-typically--only-seen-in-metalworkers#1https://www.nbcnews.com/health/vaping/toxic-metal-leached-e-cigarette-coil-permanently-scars-woman-s-n1095156https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2019/12/05/Vaping-illness-cases-still-growing-now-in-all-50-states-CDC-says/8431575563313/R. Kelly’s New Chargeshttps://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/skbaer/r-kelly-bribery-charge-fake-id-aaliyahFunny and a Cutehttps://komonews.com/news/local/suspected-dui-driver-wedges-wrong-way-rv-in-kennewick-taco-bell-drive-thruhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-50683948Bears in the News!https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-50677161https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/06/europe/russia-polar-bear-village-hnk-intl-scli/index.htmlBrews:Strawberry Basil Spa Waterhttp://www.auntiegretchens.com/index.html

Goodbye October! The ladies took a break from recording for most of last month but they’re back and talk rouge drones, accountants who can’t talk to women face-to-face, why hiring a hitman on Instagram is a bad idea, and the case of missing American, Billy Reilly. Plus, Bears in the News!News:Droneshttps://weather.com/news/news/2019-11-02-drones-grounded-firefighting-aircraft-maria-firehttps://www.npr.org/2019/11/02/775705225/most-california-fires-over-70-contained-as-ventura-firefighters-contend-with-droErnst & Young Traininghttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/women-ernst-young-how-to-dress-act-around-men_n_5da721eee4b002e33e78606aTeen Hitmanhttps://www.iheart.com/content/2019-11-02-florida-teen-arrested-after-allegedly-trying-to-hire-hitman/https://nypost.com/2019/11/01/florida-teen-charged-with-trying-to-hire-hitman-to-kill-high-school-staffer/Billy Rielly Missinghttps://www.wsj.com/articles/the-fbi-lost-our-son-11570806358?emailToken=df962148843adbb6b597b03e09d7ed84RMlzL6UglxLxIh0FVUHnZLZo45DUybcRdF6vvm3uurPbC+I/eVv4ESvnCxqw4X/GOlrrNlqUHvjIGHAJw9hsaw%3D%3D&reflink=article_email_shareBears in the News!https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sure-the-video-is-adorable-but-there-s-nothing-funny-about-bears-in-cars-1.5341833Brews:Flying Cauldron Butterscotch Beerhttps://www.sodapoponline.com/products/flying-cauldron-butterscotch?variant=31361936833¤cy=USD&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2ITuBRDkARIsAMK9Q7PxIWjE8-9LoRV9SRSNYD1bbLp4zcjl7iSwI7ytFqvj-9pkhCNg81UaAtJoEALw_wcBPolar Seltzers “Selterade”https://polarseltzerade.com/

This week the ladies have updates on the vaping illness story and R. Kelly’s jail woes. Plus, Lisa fills us in on the White House Whistle-blower drama and Rachael recounts the tragic death of Harry Dunn, killed by an American Diplomat’s wife in the UK. Plus an exciting “Bears in the News!”News Vaping Illness Updatehttps://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/10/03/766997708/cdc-intensifies-warnings-about-vaping-illness-as-cases-top-1-000R. Kelly Updatehttps://www.iheart.com/content/2019-10-01-r-kelly-complains-that-only-one-girlfriend-at-a-time-can-visit-him-in-jail/https://popculture.com/music/2019/10/03/r-kelly-denied-bail-sexual-assault-trial/US Diplomat Hit & Runhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/harry-dunn-crash-us-diplomat-wife-flees-uk-fatal-car-collision-diplomatic-immunity-2019-10-06/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-49945461Whistle-blowerhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2019/09/29/trump-whistleblower-winter-storm-maddon-weekends-biggest-news/3775553002/Bears in the news!https://www.npr.org/2019/10/06/767384374/its-fat-bear-week-in-alaska-s-katmai-national-park-time-to-fill-out-your-bracketBrewCawston Press Rhubarb and Applehttps://cawstonpress.com/us/

Despite Rachael claiming it is March 8th, this episode was actually recorded on September 8th. The ladies discuss the recent devastation due to Hurricane Dorian, Trump’s “Sharpie-gate”, the Stanford Rape Victim coming forward, child marriage in the US, and the recent cases of wrongful deaths in private mental health hospitals. Also, a vaping illness update, why Idaho is like North Florida, and Lisa is scared of a beverage label.NewsHurricane Newshttps://www.npr.org/2019/09/03/757139724/satellite-imagery-shows-extent-of-devastating-flooding-on-grand-bahama-islandhttps://www.npr.org/2019/09/06/758532041/noaa-contradicts-weather-service-backs-trump-on-hurricane-threat-in-alabamahttps://www.npr.org/2019/09/04/757586936/trump-displays-altered-map-of-hurricane-dorians-path-to-include-alabamahttps://www.npr.org/2019/09/09/759209532/noaa-chief-scientist-says-move-to-contradict-agency-and-back-trump-was-politicalStanford Rape Victimhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-49583310?ocidChild Marriagehttps://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/end-child-marriage-u-s-you-might-be-surprised-who-n1050471Vaping Illness Updatehttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-09-07/can-vape-pens-cause-lung-disease-symptoms-deaths-reportedhttps://q13fox.com/2019/09/11/king-county-teen-hospitalized-for-vaping-related-severe-lung-disease/https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews/videos/642055999652272/?v=642055999652272Mental Health Hospital Deathshttp://projects.seattletimes.com/2019/public-crisis-private-toll-part1/?fbclid=IwAR2vbGvPx2izLO1mMfgxV4K2BDNB-AuKm3RC6Hbv4qTCb5419KfwnqYl_HIBrewFrostie Root Beer & Cherry Limeadehttps://orcabeverage.com/?s=frostie

Summer Break is over! After nearly a month off from recording, the ladies return with a traumatizing personal experience for Lisa, scary health news concerning vaping, and talk about race issues. PLUS many, many technical difficulties on the part of Rachael who failed to record TWO of our FOUR news stories. Dammit Rachael! Welcome back. Newshttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/31/health/vaping-marijuana-ecigarettes-sickness.htmlhttps://nypost.com/2019/08/30/utah-teen-left-in-coma-after-developing-lung-disease-from-vaping/https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/08/patients-death-may-be-first-in-us-tied-to-vaping.htmlhttps://www.huffpost.com/entry/police-invasion-wrong-home_n_5d56be2fe4b0eb875f22f9f6?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAE7CB8GzY7xaT0AQuJToxVha-kTVkF_Mle1hhTjT0B5fI-3GuSODjfixS4tqtY7vnCgdiY81WTvIb9CwfN8asUR30wSlimIZ-fzUCCrxkbQ7c1vGQpQH_msH-PwunptsQ_sRI0ZkOZiIY5B8N1LVvj2VonDiib1GwXpdVcchtSUFhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/mississippi-venue-apparently-denied-interracial-couples-wedding-christian/story?id=65356377Unrecorded Stories--https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/08/17/sex-offender-evaded-law-years-they-found-him-homemade-solar-powered-bunker/https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/trump-pushes-to-allow-new-logging-in-alaskas-tongass-national-forest/2019/08/27/b4ca78d6-c832-11e9-be05-f76ac4ec618c_story.htmlBrewBottle Green “Aromatic Ginger & Lemongrass Pressé” & “Tropical Mango & Coconut Pressé”https://www.bottlegreendrinks.com/us/

After another brief summer break, the ladies are back with an Al-Can Highway murder update, more charges for R Kelly, and a super creep prison escape attempt. Plus, some pretty controversial thoughts on Drake and also the recent gun violence...and more bears in the news (Stop feeding the Bears! Reviewed this week, Live Soda Ginger & Lemon LimeBrews:https://livesoda.com/News:https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2019/08/john-oliver-mass-shootings-donald-trumphttps://www.outsideonline.com/2400292/alaska-highway-missing-people-murder-suspectshttps://www.npr.org/2019/08/02/746684479/r-kelly-pleads-not-guilty-to-federal-charges-in-new-yorkhttps://www.npr.org/2019/08/05/748263576/brazilian-drug-trafficker-tries-to-escape-prison-disguised-as-his-daughterhttps://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/08/yellowstone-grizzly-bears-are-again-listed-threatened

This week the ladies have an R.Kelly update, a public safety announcement, and some great news for the environment and endangered species conservation. Plus, Lisa exposes the tip of the iceberg of a massive problem in Northern BC and Rachael recounts one of her more embarrassing stories. Brews: https://sippsparklingorganics.com/News:R.Kelly https://www.femalefirst.co.uk/celebrity/kelly-happy-solitary-confinement-1203299.htmlHeat Stroke https://people.com/sports/mitch-petrus-dies-heat-stroke/Murders in Bristish Columbia https://au.news.yahoo.com/lucas-fowler-chynna-deese-seen-arguing-bearded-man-canada-003208765.htmlhttps://metro.co.uk/2019/07/20/serial-killer-fears-couple-shot-dead-canadas-highway-tears-10431116/Conservation & Environmental https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/21/us/new-shark-species-bioluminescent-trnd/index.html?no-st=1563925286https://www.npr.org/2019/07/21/743901094/once-nearly-dead-as-the-dodo-california-condor-comeback-reaches-1-000-chickshttps://www.bbc.com/news/av/business-49044832/algae-bio-curtains-architects-radical-solution-to-capture-carbonBears in the News!https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-49018141

Happy National Ice Cream day! The ladies review four flavors from Lopez Island Creamery and Camano Island Coffee Roasters.http://lopezislandcreamery.com/https://camanoislandcoffee.com/?usource=lc&lctid=107448

This week, the ladies review Health-ade Pink Lady Apple and Brew Dr. Spiced Apple kombuchas. Plus, despite a raging chest cold, Lisa talks killer birds and Rachael has a #KimOhNo update. Also, another enraging rape in the news and Rachael starts freaking out about earthquakes.Brews: Health-ade Kombucha - Pink Lady Apple https://health-ade.com/Brew Dr. Kombucha - Spiced Applehttps://www.brewdrkombucha.com/News:https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ireland/irish-news/dog-attacked-and-killed-by-swan-in-dublin-s-bushy-park-1.3941800https://www.buzzfeed.com/benhenry/kim-kardashian-will-change-name-of-kimono-shapewearhttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/02/nyregion/judge-james-troiano-rape.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/06/us/california-earthquake-7-1.htmlBears in the News!https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2019/07/05/bears-castaic/

Freshly showered and jacked up on veggie juice, Rachael rages about the recent exposure of the illicit culture found in the club scene of the Gangnam District in Seoul, South Korea; Lisa gives us a NXIVM Trial update; and details into how Kim Kardashian West has now offended an entire culture and not just Rachael's brain. Produced by: Donovan BaldwinMusic By: LoeDownSources:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-48702763 https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/19/nyregion/nxivm-trial-raniere.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/keith-raniere-trial-verdict-guilty-alleged-nxivm-cult-leader-found-guilty-in-sex-trafficking-case-today-2019-06-19/ https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/keith-raniere-nxivm-trial-guilty-all-counts-849967/ https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-48767678 Also: Monster Emu https://www.king5.com/article/life/animals/watch-emu-chases-deer-on-orcas-island/281-6d77894d-a391-46f2-a766-120d7032edfe NXIVM Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nxivm-on-trial/id1462352368

After a long week of End of Year school stuff, the ladies relax with a homemade cola, thanks to Tippleman’s Barrel Aged Cola Syrup, while Lisa talks politics and Rachael gets stressed out and talks bears. Also, Beaver Nuggets make a surprise appearance. Produced by: Donovan BaldwinMusic By: LoeDownSources:Trump threatens journalisthttps://deadline.com/2019/06/trump-threatens-time-magazine-journalist-with-prison-1202636699/https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-48696131Full Time interview transcript:https://time.com/5611476/donald-trump-transcript-time-interview/Bears in the News!:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-48214343https://www.instagram.com/p/BxAeNOOHOH_/https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw7RpaMHcLg/https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/06/19/black-bear-selfies-food-euthanized-killed/?utm_term=.877ad15005f2https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/claverita-bear-attack-sheep-summit-emergency-talk-spain-france-a8918856.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-48731021http://www.islandsweekly.com/news/island-hopping-bear-is-caught-and-returned-to-wild/Cats in the News!https://www.cnn.com/2019/06/23/us/washing-machine-cat-trnd/index.html

It's a True Crumbs edition of News & Brews! This week, Lisa is out being an adult and finishing up school finals, so Rachael sits down with her friend Shaina to review a chocolate babka from a local cafe and revisit a controversial hometown case: The Murder of Ashley Jones. This episode took a lot of research, but left us with more questions.Produced by: Donovan BaldwinMusic By: LoeDownThe Crumbs:Chocolate Babka from The Baked Cafehttps://www.thebakedcafe.com/ News: Resources for research into the crime:http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19970925&slug=2562529https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1997-09-23-9709230284-story.htmlhttp://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=19970924&slug=2562246https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/1997/09-23/0003_stanwood__teen_arrested_in_beatin.htmlhttp://www.spokesman.com/stories/1998/jan/28/teen-gets-62-years-in-murder-of-baby-sitter/https://www.deseretnews.com/article/584645/Sitters-father-eulogizes-his-flower.htmlResources for results of the case:https://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/1997/09-26/0004_legislature__baby_sitter_s_death_.htmlhttps://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/1997/09-30/0002_youth_crime__locke_suspends_recre.htmlhttps://products.kitsapsun.com/archive/1998/01-02/0005_crime__month_of_murders_sparks_ca.htmlhttps://caselaw.findlaw.com/wa-court-of-appeals/1023306.html (Lawsuit)Parole deniedhttps://www.goskagit.com/scnews/news/camano-killer-s-parole-denied/article_289e50c0-cb3b-11e8-89f9-7790d2477a13.htmlhttps://www.heraldnet.com/news/court-affirms-50-year-sentence-for-rape-murder/1983 Cold Casehttps://www.heraldnet.com/news/cold-case-victim-of-fatal-beating-was-just-13/

The ladies recount their romantic weekend getaway and Rachael shares her weekly veggie juice recipe. We learn how Big Pharma’s received some big karma and some good news concerning homelessness. Lisa gives us some alternative facts on Chernobyl and world history. Plus...giraffe birth control and an incredible Washington high school grad! Produced by: Donovan BaldwinMusic By: LoeDownNews: https://www.npr.org/2019/06/05/730173846/opioid-maker-insys-admits-to-bribing-doctors-agrees-to-pay-225-million-settlemenhttps://mynorthwest.com/1400333/snohomish-county-homeless-solutions/?https://abcnews.go.com/International/russian-tv-air-version-chernobyl-implies-cia-blame/story?id=63563922https://www.npr.org/2019/06/06/730502837/internet-sensation-april-the-giraffe-going-on-birth-control-having-no-more-babiehttps://www.bornfree.org.uk/news/giraffe-critically-endangeredhttps://www.king5.com/article/news/local/lacey-teen-mom-overcomes-obstacles-to-graduate-high-school/281-13181e4c-b708-48f3-b80f-2a73621ac412Brews: http://www.fentimans.com/drinks/softdrinks/rose-lemonade

This week, the ladies delve into the pyramid scheme, sex cult (yup, you read that right), NXIVM (nex-ee-um) whose leader--the supposed “self-help guru”Keith Raniere--is currently on trial for sex trafficking. Also, the ladies get a bit personal with their own experience in a cult like church. Completely unrelated, but perhaps fitting, Rachael drinks a Rainier Beer tall boy, and the ladies review Boylan Root BeerProduced by: Donovan BaldwinMusic By: LoeDownBrews: https://www.boylanbottling.com/http://rainierbeer.com/

After a two week hiatus, the ladies return to discuss the most pressing and upsetting current event: the tragic and sudden death of Grumpy Cat. Since Grumpy Cat (aka Tardar Sauce) was truly Rachael's spirit animal, the ladies discuss their long and storied histories with cats.Also reviewed, a Cola with probiotics and an Elder-flower LemonadeRIP Grumpy CatProduced by: Donovan BaldwinMusic By: LoeDownBrews:https://livesoda.com/products/live-probiotic-soda https://cawstonpress.com/product/elderflower-lemonade/

This week, the ladies try Bedford’s Diet Ginger Beer and tackle the tough subjects of recent terrorist attacks and child abuse. Also in this episode, the Seattle crane accident, rouge roomba, and one silent and sneaky lookout.Produced by: Donovan BaldwinMusic by: LoeDownSources:https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/28/world/san-diego-synagogue-christchurch-mosque-sri-lanka-church/index.htmlhttps://www.thedailybeast.com/seattle-construction-crane-collapses-on-six-cars-killing-fourhttps://www.king5.com/article/news/politics/inslee-signs-bill-allowing-parents-to-file-wrongful-death-claim-for-their-adult-children/281-95bc51d1-1fa1-4da9-92b9-0a4ed794d745https://www.npr.org/2019/04/10/711819433/oregon-man-called-police-about-a-burglar-armed-officers-found-a-rogue-roombahttps://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2019/04/25/mama-police-parrot-tipped-off-drug-dealers-raid-authorities-say-now-hes-custody/?utm_term=.b5925e64a7f9Beverage:Bedford’s Diet Ginger Beerhttp://bedfordssodas.com/products.html

In the first installment of our special segment “True Crumbs”, Rachael and Lisa eat a cinnamon babka and discuss the 47 year old cold case of the brutal rape and murder of Jody Loomis.Jody Loomis was just 20 years old in 1972 when she was raped and murdered by an unknown attacker. Her case went unsolved for 47 years, until DNA evidence linked through a genealogy resource revealed her killer’s identity. Music by: LoeDownProduced by: Donovan BaldwinSources:Q13 Fox Newshttps://q13fox.com/2019/04/16/man-charged-with-1972-murder-of-jody-loomis-appears-in-court/Everett Heraldhttps://www.heraldnet.com/news/suspect-in-jody-loomis-cold-case-killing-pleads-not-guilty/https://www.heraldnet.com/news/dna-strikes-again-edmonds-man-77-arrested-in-1972-killing/Seattle Timeshttps://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/crime/suspect-arrested-in-1972-homicide-cold-case-in-snohomish-county/KOMO Newshttps://komonews.com/news/local/relentless-persistence-leads-to-arrest-in-1972-murder-of-young-bothell-woman

This week, the ladies review Shrub Farms drink mixes and talk about Joe Biden spreading "hug culture", new drugs, and Julian Assange being gross.Plus, Rachael reveals an embarrassing childhood fashion choice and Lisa gets a gift.Produced by: Donovan BaldwinMusic by: LoeDownProducts:https://www.mauishrubfarm.com/ https://fever-tree.com/en_USSources:https://www.wsj.com/ https://www.npr.org/https://www.bbc.com/news https://www.vox.com/

And, take two...After recording the intro and Rachael's first story, the ladies realized that they actually hadn't pressed "record." Crack team of professional journalists!This week, the ladies review sparkling water by Limitless and talk the Boeing 737 MAX safety scandal and tragic crashes associated; the Madeline McCann case; and leggings that are just too sexy for Mass!Next week we will be using our new sound equipment and promise to record on the first take. Cheers!Music by: LoeDownProduced by: Donovan Baldwinhttp://findmadeleine.com/home.htmlhttps://limitlesscoffee.com/products/lightly-caffeinated-sparkling-water/Sources:The Wall Street Journalhttps://www.wsj.com/NPRhttps://www.npr.org/BBC Newshttps://www.bbc.com/news

Episode 1: March 24th, 2019 - The News & Brews crew picked a big week to drop the first episode. This week we talk about the Mueller Report being submitted to AG Barr, the R. Kelly Scandal, forced hugging, Aidy Bryant's new show, and an adorable crochet kid. Brew Reviewed: Iggy's Kombucha from Bainbridge Island, WANews Sources: NPR.org, Vox, and Teen VougeMusic by: LoeDown