Hellbent

Devon and Drexel discuss Trump's racist comments and this administration's love for "merit-based" immigration. They also talk about the shocking number of Republican law makers who are not seeking reelection in the 2018 midterm elections. Sarah comes back in her weekly segment "Sarah's Shouty Soapbox" and tackles the the controversy around the Shitty Media Men list.

Devon sits down with Maris Kabas, the editoral director for Hope, a new platform that marries news with activism. They discuss news fatigue, educating yourself, Oprah and what you can you do about DACA. You can find out more about Hope at http://meethope.us

Devon and Drexel discuss the bananas comments from Trump from his Camp David meeting with Republican leadership (minus Jefferson Beauregard Sessions III) and what exactly is going on with the "stable genius" tweets from the so-called president. They also discuss with the Oprah speech at last night's Golden Globes with special input from Sarah. Look for an entire bonus block from Devon and Drexel on an impending government shut down and what the hell is going on with CHIP. http://www.patreon.com/HellbentPodcast Our sponsors this week: Go to http://www.sunbasket.com/hellbent to learn more and get $35 off your first order! Go to http://www.getquip.com/hellbent for a FREE refill pack with your electric toothbrush

Devon and special guest host Drexel discuss the trashfire that was 2017, Trump's insistence that his nuclear button is bigger than North Korea's, and Steve Bannon making comments about how the Trump Tower meeting in June 2016 with Jared Kushner, Don Jr. and Paul Manafort was treasonous. They also look forward to the 2018 midterms and discuss some themes that are likely to come up in this year's races.

Devon and special guest host Drexel Heard (Host of The Political Beat on AfterBuzz TV @DrexelHeard) discuss Doug Jones' win in Alabama and the Dreamers Act and what it has to do with the impending government shut down. Devon sits down with Neera Tanden, President of the Center For American Progress to talk about getting Doug Jones sworn in, what that means for the Republican's tax plan. We also discuss what the DNC is trying to reform with their Unity Reform Commission and how sexual harassment permeates our political climate. This episode is sponsored by: Talkspace - http://www.talkspace.com/hellbent RXBar - http://www.rxbar.com/hellbent WordPress - http://www.wordpress.com/hellbent Please visit our sponsors to support the show!

Devon and Sarah discuss Time's Person of the Year article, John Conyer's and Al Franken's departure from the House and Senate over sexual harassment and assault allegations, and why we as Democrats need to force these men out of office. Devon speaks with Rewire News' Jessica Mason Pieklo about the Supreme Court taking on the Masterpiece Cakeshop case and what it could potentially mean for LGBTQ rights in the future.

Devon and Sarah discuss how the GOP passed their garbage tax bill and what Flynn's guilty plea means for the White House.

Devon and Sarah discuss Trump's most recent racial slurs and the GOP's disastrous tax "reform" bill. Devon also sits down with Sarah Kendzior to discuss North Korea, net neutrality and how to reinstate faith in our democratic institutions.

Devon and Sarah discuss net neutrality, the "Me Too" bill going through congress and the NYTimes' awful soft-focus "profile" of a fucking Nazi. TW/CW: Contains graphic discussion of sexual assault, harassment and Nazism.

Devon and Sarah discuss the allegations against Al Franken, Don Trump Jr's Twitter messages with WikiLeaks, and the hot mess that is the GOP tax plan and how they're trying to morph it into another ACA repeal. Devon sits down with former federal prosecutor and Illinois Attorney General candidate Renato Mariotti to dive deeper into the legal implications of the Russia investigation.

Devon and Sarah sit down to discuss Roy Moore and Louis C.K. and how misogynistic dickwads have infected every level of our lives.

Devon and Sarah discuss the results of the 2017 election and what this means for Democrats moving into 2018. Devon also sits down with Imani Gandy (@AngryBlackLady) to talk about her reactions to the past year and what this administration is trying to do to reproductive care. Thank you to this week's sponsors: Texture - go to http://www.texture.com/hellbent for a free trial and 30% off your subscription SunBasket - go to http://www.sunbaset.com/hellbent for $35 off your order WordPress - go to http://www.wordpress.com/hellbent for 15% any plan

Devon and Sarah discuss yet another mass shooting that happened in Texas on Sunday. They also talk about the Republican's tax bill introduced to the House, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross' connections to high level Russian officials, and Mueller's investigation into NYC cockroach Mike Flynn.

Devon and Sarah discuss the Mueller indictments against Paul Manafort & Rick Gates and George Papadopoulos' guilty plea. Devon sits down with Julie Balutis to talk about the upcoming Virginia governor's race.

Devon and Sarah discuss Jeff Flake and the importance of charismatic dissenters in the Republican party, diversion tactics the Trump administration is using to take focus off of the ongoing Russia investigation, and give an update on the Jane Doe abortion story. Episode title is a quote from the Twitter profile of Sarah Thyre. You can follow her at https://twitter.com/sarahthyre

Devon and Sarah discuss John Kelly's assertion that Rep. Frederica Wilson lied about what she heard when Trump called Myeshia Johnson, the widow of fallen soldier Sgt. La David Johnson. They also explore the war on women's rights, and how the government denied a lawful abortion to a pregnant minor and how they want to push the "rhythm method" as birth control. Thank you so much to this week's sponsors: WordPress - go to http://www.wordpress.com/hellbent to get 15% off your plan RXBar Kids - go to http://www.rxbar.com/hellbent AND use promo code HELLBENT to get 25% your first order BaubleBar - go to http://www.baublebar.com/ and use promo code HELLBENT for 20% off your order

Devon and Sarah discuss Trump's non-reaction to the death of 4 Green Beret soldiers in Niger. They also talk about his disgusting and shameful call to one of the soldier's widow and his politicizing of the death of John Kelly's son. Devon sits down with Caroline Orr, @RVAWonk, to discuss the Russia investigation and being harassed on social media.

Devon and Sarah discuss #WomenBoycottTwitter and the problem with White Feminism. They also talk about Trump's Executive Orders designed to end Obamacare, Health and Human Services' insidious new strategic plan language, and the complexities of the Iran Deal and what Trump is trying to do by refusing to recertify the deal. Thank you to our sponsor for this week, BaubleBar. Go to BaubleBar.com and use promo code HELLBENT for 20% off your order.

Devon and Sarah discuss Big Data in the 2016 presidential election and how Russia used major social media platforms to manipulate voters. Devon sits down with Andi Zeisler, co-founder of Bitch Media, to discuss rape culture, Jemele Hill and who we are really grateful for.

Devon and Sarah discuss the Trump administration's obsession with controlling women and the links between free or low-cost birth control and women in poverty. They also name the Dickwad of the Week. Thank you to our sponsors for this week: Sun Basket - http://sunbasket.com/hellbent quip - http://getquip.com/hellbent WordPress.com - http://wordpress.com/hellbent