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NEWSGIRLS

Welcome to NEWSGIRLS! Every Thursday, award-winning journalists Wren & Mabel bring you colorful conversations, immersive deep-dives, and riveting stories you might have missed but need to know. They’re investigating everything from a juicy Olympic doping scandal, to NASA x Prada’s spacesuit collab, to Russia secretly funding American influencers. Because who says being informed about the world can’t be cool and exciting?  Previously at 60 Minutes and Jeopardy!, Wren & Mabel reimagine news-storytelling to help you cut through the misinformation and find the truth. NEWSGIRLS is named after the original Newsgirls of the 1800s, some of the first women to work in journalism.  Full video episodes available on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@newsgirlspodcast

Episodes

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Blind Drug Mules: Framed By Cartels, The Mass X-odus to BlueSky, & Why Are Dating Apps Dying?

    In this episode, a NEWSGIRLS original investigation into Mexican cartels hiding drugs on unsuspecting Americans crossing the border (00:49). These victims are called blind mules and cases have been increasing, even reaching the Supreme Court.  Then Wren & Mabel explore why millions of users are deactivating their X accounts and soaring into BlueSky (13:18). Is Elon Musk the “free speech absolutist” he claims to be?  Finally, the newsgirls sit down with dating expert Ilana Dunn to learn why singles are shifting back to meeting IRL (25:15). Formerly at Hinge, Ilana gives the inside scoop on dating app’s true motivations and whether they’re here to stay.  SOURCES: https://publuu.com/flip-book/685660/1608020 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min

  2. 14 NOV

    The World Prepares for Trump 2.0, NFL’s Controversial New Helmets, & The Secret to Living to 100?

    In this episode of NEWSGIRLS, the world primes itself for Donald Trump’s second term as president (00:44). From global leaders to activist groups, everyone is holding urgent meetings to prepare for what’s sure to be an unpredictable four years.  Then Wren & Mabel investigate the NFL’s most advanced and controversial helmets (14:09). It’s a timely discussion because of Tua Tagovailoa’s latest concussion and the debate surrounding his return to football. Finally, the newsgirls travel the world to uncover whether special regions hold the key to living past 100 (25:28). Are the Blue Zones claims about longevity real or too good to be true?  Keep up with us @newsgirlspodcast between episodes! SOURCES: https://publuu.com/flip-book/685660/1592753 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min

  3. 7 NOV

    Election 2024: What Led to the Red Wave, Demographic Shift, & Trump’s Comeback

    In this episode of NEWSGIRLS, Wren & Mabel share their key takeaways from the outcome of the 2024 Presidential Election. How did we get here? And where are we going? CORRECTIONS- 2:01 "*HARRIS won new New Jersey by 4 points" 7:37 "Everyone thought the Latino/Hispanic vote would go to *HARRIS" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    32 min

  4. 31 OCT

    AI Watches You Vote, Sending Endangered Animals to the Moon, & NEWSGIRLS Election Survival Guide

    In this episode of NEWSGIRLS, Wren & Mabel step into the dark, chaotic world of political AI (00:37). They investigate how election deniers and disruptors use unregulated technology to challenge the democratic process.  Then the newsgirls take a break from politics to explore a plan to build a vault for animal DNA on the moon (12:35) in case they go extinct on Earth! They speak to the lead researcher of the cutting-edge proposal about which animals to send and the upcoming test launch. Finally, Wren & Mabel get you ready for next week with their election survival guide (20:22). They lay out what’s changed from 2020, what’s the same, and how to keep your cool during these endless hours of waiting for results.  Full video episodes available on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@newsgirlspodcast  SOURCES: https://publuu.com/flip-book/685660/1563552 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    37 min

  5. 24 OCT

    Trump’s Healthcare Experiment in Georgia, Meta Censors Politics, & Battle Over $18 Billion Shipwreck

    In this episode of NEWSGIRLS, Wren & Mabel attempt the impossible- make healthcare interesting (00:42). But when you hear the details of Trump’s “concepts of a plan” test in Georgia, and how they’re likely a preview of healthcare under a second Trump presidency, you’ll be hooked.  Then the newsgirls share their story of getting banned for talking about politics (10:16) and dive into Meta’s recent decision to hide political content on their platforms. They talk to political strategist Keith Edwards about how this change has targeted politicians and creators.  Finally, Wren & Mabel tell you the story of a battle over the most valuable shipwreck in history (19:22) and why several different countries and groups think they have a claim to its $18 BILLION of treasure.  Full video episodes available on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@newsgirlspodcast  Keep up with us @newsgirlspodcast between episodes SOURCES: https://publuu.com/flip-book/685660/1545911  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  6. 17 OCT

    Russia Funds American Influencers, The Apprentice Joins Election-tainment Cycle, and Welcome to NEWSGIRLS!

    In the inaugural episode of NEWSGIRLS, Wren & Mabel dive into the Tenet Media scandal (00:38), a DOJ indictment of Russian-government actors who allegedly funded an American influencer network. The newsgirls bring you every salacious detail of the scheme, from the comically fake foreign backer to the disturbing content put out in the wake of a terrorist attack.  Then Wren & Mabel give you their thoughts on The Apprentice movie (13:53), the new controversial Trump biopic that almost didn’t make it to theaters. They scrutinize all the ways politics influences entertainment during election cycles.  Finally, the newsgirls take a walk down memory lane to the origins of their friendship and how this podcast came to be! (22:44) Full video episodes available on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@newsgirlspodcast  SOURCES: https://publuu.com/flip-book/685660/1525543  Keep up with us @newsgirlspodcast between episodes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    36 min

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Welcome to NEWSGIRLS! Every Thursday, award-winning journalists Wren & Mabel bring you colorful conversations, immersive deep-dives, and riveting stories you might have missed but need to know. They’re investigating everything from a juicy Olympic doping scandal, to NASA x Prada’s spacesuit collab, to Russia secretly funding American influencers. Because who says being informed about the world can’t be cool and exciting?  Previously at 60 Minutes and Jeopardy!, Wren & Mabel reimagine news-storytelling to help you cut through the misinformation and find the truth. NEWSGIRLS is named after the original Newsgirls of the 1800s, some of the first women to work in journalism.  Full video episodes available on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@newsgirlspodcast

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