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The Yapper's Digest: June 6, 2024

The Yapper's Digest: June 6, 2024

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June 06, 2024

“Deceased Congressman wins primary” – something that actually happened this week

A political story that’s falling under the radar is… the one around the House GOP trying to undo protections for transgender students. How about leave trans kids alone? How about get a hobby? -Maddie

Something I’m at the edge of my seat about is… how many more Trump team people are going to be charged in fake elector schemes and honestly fraud of varying capacities. Just this week in Wisconsin, we had Trump’s former attorney with an insane name – Kenneth Chesebro charged along with two others. Just waiting for more shoes to drop. -Maddie

A concert that I want to go to is… Zach Bryan – the limit doesn’t exist in terms of how many times I see him play live. An icon, a legend. -Maddie

Something I think people should know about is… are Dem candidates running in super red states or areas. The media counts them out, and so then voters count them out, and then it becomes even harder to build party infrastructure in these places. We shouldn’t be counting anyone out, and this candidate running for US Senate in Utah is a great example of that, and so is Kaylee Peterson, who we just had on the show, who is running for Congress in Idaho. -Maddie

A political story that’s falling under the radar is… the fact that 50 Cent was on The Hill this week advocating for increasing minority representation in the luxury spirits industry. There’s always something so interesting to me about celeb visits to The Hill, and what issues are personal to them. Also, I didn’t have 50 Cent and Nancy Pelosi hugging on my 2024 bingo card but I’m so here for it. -Sammy

Something I’m at the edge of my seat about is… the fact that The Biden-Harris campaign smartly tapped one of former Rep. Kinzinger’s former staffers to work on GOP outreach. Dems have been yapping about this type of move needing to happen for a while [self-included], so glad to see it in motion. I’m also curious to see what rolls out as a result. And one more thing, former Rep. Kinzinger has a substack that’s a worthwhile read. -Sammy

A concert that I want to go to is… hmmm honestly I’m not sure off the top of my head, but I’ll def be checking out what concerts and festivals Headcount will be at. Maybe that’ll help narrow it down! -Sammy

Something I think people should know about is… that we brought back a few of our favorite pieces from the Friends Don’t Let Friends Miss Elections Collection with Social Goods for ‘register a friend to vote day.’ You can shop the pink trucker hat here and the farmer’s market perfect tote here. -Sammy

ON THE POD: NV POLITICS, ABORTION, & LEGAL CAREERS

An interview with NV State Senate Majority Leader, Nicole Cannizzaro

In this eppy, we look to a MAJOR swing state with Nevada State Senate Majority Leader, Nicole Cannizzaro to chat all about the state’s politics, its purple reputation, and an issue that’s top of mind for voters – abortion. We discuss ballot measures, the inter-party politics, and how the state’s independent streak plays a role. Also central to our convo are the BTS moments of being a state Senate Majority leader, career tips, and life with two kids, a husband, and several pets, including a cat named Jeff. Get to know Senator Cannizzaro, by tuning in via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

ELECTION DAY FIT CHECK MEETS THE GOV CLUB

OOTDS x GATG Merch to wear on e-day & everyday

OUTFIT 1: Sweatshirt; earrings; black cropped top; black sandals; white linen pants

OUTFIT 2: Sweatshirt; tennis dress; sneakers; socks; pearl bracelet

OOOOOH THAT’S NIIIIIICE

Lil’ things we’re loving

The off-the-shoulder black top in this OOTD check.
This coastal grandma beautiful-ness is a Pinterest board dream house come to life.
Jared the Groundhog loves ice cream. We also love ice cream – especially this Sweet Cream Biscuits & Peach Jam one.
This BTS DITL look at what it’s like to be a journalist following the President.
The NYPD revoking Trump’s concealed carry permit is just chef’s kiss.
This list of top happy hour spots in Austin, which we’ve got flagged for our next trip.

ADD TO THE DMS

Makin’ there way from DM to DM

This viral jingle about a lack of research on women’s health is catchy AF and highlights a huge issue we’re contending with [and something that FLOTUS is working to fix].
We might not agree with his dad on ANYTHING – including relationship age differences – but this kid making faces in Congress is all of us.
To be a fly on the wall at the Libertarian Convention….anyways, speaking of nukes, this is helpful to know.
These two UT Austin professors have lost the plot on their job descriptions with this insanity.
This look at how Texas could flip politically this year, and this look at who one of the key people to make it happen will be.