News & Brews

Rachael & Lisa

News & Brews is a current events comedy podcast. Each week, long time best friends Rachael and Lisa review delicious beverages and cover a handful of current events and top news stories. Both natives of the Pacific Northwest, but raised in vastly different families, Rachael and Lisa offer commentary from each of their unique perspectives with humility and humor.

  1. 10/03/2021

    October 2, 2021: “Butterscotch Log”

    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 Gaetz https://www.thedailybeast.com/joel-greenberg-letter-written-for-roger-stone-says-matt-gaetz-paid-for-sex-with-minor Sandy Hook Lawsuits https://www.huffpost.com/entry/alex-jones-loses-third-sandy-hook-lawsuit_n_61573619e4b050254232a968 R. Kelly Conviction https://www.npr.org/2021/09/27/1040528011/r-kelly-verdict-guilty-racketeering-sex-trafficking Addiction Recovery Brain Surgery https://www.nbcnews.com/health/mental-health/deep-brain-stimulation-may-ease-opioid-addiction-when-other-treatments-n1280237 Missing Tulalip Woman https://www.heraldnet.com/news/fbi-offers-10000-reward-for-info-on-missing-tulalip-woman/ https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/mary-johnson-davis https://www.cnn.com/2021/09/23/us/mary-johnson-missing-indigenous-women-crisis-cec/index.html https://www.town-hall-online.com/help-us-find/view.php?docid=12810 https://www.yakimaherald.com/thevanished/indigenous-woman-missing-from-tulalip-reservation-fbi-offering-up-to-10-000-for-information/article_477c3270-61a1-57da-a3aa-96d68e38143b.html https://www.tulaliptribalpolice.org/ BREW: https://www.drinkpoppi.com/

  2. 07/22/2021

    July 21, 2021: “Car in a Bag of Rice"

    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-appraisal https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/black-homeowner-indianapolis-property-race-appraisal-b1849887.html https://www.npr.org/2021/07/21/1018768633/a-womens-beach-handball-team-is-fined-for-not-wanting-to-wear-bikini-bottoms https://www.foxnews.com/us/colorado-teen-driving-swimming-pool-gas-brake BREW: https://www.drinkpoppi.com

  3. 03/30/2021

    March 28, 2021: “Idaho! Florida of the North!”

    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 Doc https://www.sho.com/vice https://twitter.com/VICENews/status/1375165447314800640?s=20 Nazi Douche https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/legal-issues/hitler-mustache-green-beret-capitol-riot/2021/03/23/c66b1d8e-8c1c-11eb-a730-1b4ed9656258_story.html https://www.businessinsider.com/timothy-hale-cusanelli-hitler-loving-insurrectionist-secret-level-security-clearance-2021-3 https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/14/politics/timothy-hale-cusanelli-nazi-sympathizer-capitol-insurrection/index.html Missing Mom Update https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/bones-california-mom-who-vanished-during-pandemic-road-trip-found-desert/Z7OFSPA4TFHOTFSNXDJ74WCQXU/ Idiot Dad https://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 Cat https://www.instagram.com/p/CM49TxEFL7H/?igshid=1vjt5r10110ql California Asian-American Butcher Interview https://www.instagram.com/tv/CM2GsIQnXx8/?igshid=1v831hngyr04v Bears in the News! Jacuzzi Bear https://www.instagram.com/p/CM5ajrdrYH8/?igshid=rqfbnt5jua9j BREW: https://www.goldthreadherbs.com/

  4. 03/09/2021

    March 7, 2021: “Snap Pea Garnish”

    “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 News https://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-data https://www.baltimoresun.com/opinion/columnists/zurawik/bs-ed-zontv-0226-more-visibility-black-journalists-20210226-2ivp33hmsfgwflrol2iys5yzle-story.html https://www.thedailybeast.com/harry-dunn-capitol-police-officer-says-trumpist-rioters-called-him-the-n-word-dozens-of-times https://thehill.com/homenews/news/540576-capitol-hill-officer-details-racist-abuse-during-mob-attack NXIVM https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/dateline-nbc-exclusive-doctor-defends-branding-nxivm-members-101534789837 Bears in the News! Set Free in Iraq https://www.reuters.com/news/picture/captive-bears-set-free-into-mountains-of-idUSRTX96275 Pandas in Snow https://www.instagram.com/p/CKwINv9LIfc/?igshid=3ovwzqaif6i1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UvbhER4RmM https://nationalzoo.si.edu/webcams/panda-cam BREW: https://www.seedlipdrinks.com/en-us/ https://qmixers.com/

  5. 01/27/2021

    January 23rd: "Isolation Fatigue"

    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.

  6. 10/23/2020

    October 21st: “Poor Big Bertha”

    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 Control https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/10/totally-under-control-essential-pandemic-documentary/616729/ Purdue & Oxy https://www.npr.org/2020/10/21/926126877/purdue-pharma-reaches-8b-opioid-deal-with-justice-department-over-oxycontin-sale https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54636002 Big Bertha https://www.wired.com/story/antifa-social-media-rumor-forks-washington/ BREW: Shaka Tea Lemon Lokelani Rose https://www.shakatea.com/collections/iced-tea

  7. 09/29/2020

    September 26th: “Throwing Bread”

    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 Governor https://www.npr.org/sections/coronavirus-live-updates/2020/09/25/917072057/missouri-governor-and-wife-to-host-fall-festival-days-after-covid-diagnosis Deaths at Veterans' Home https://abcnews.go.com/US/leaders-holyoke-soldiers-home-charged-covid-19-deaths/story?id=73239403 “Defeat Despair” COVID Campaign https://www.politico.com/news/2020/09/25/trump-hhs-ads-coronavirus-421957?cid=apn https://www.history.com/news/1918-pandemic-spanish-flu-censorship Missing California Woman https://people.com/crime/where-is-erika-lloyd-calif-mom-went-on-pandemic-road-trip-in-june-and-hasnt-been-seen-since/ Hero Rat https://www.npr.org/2020/09/25/916892377/hero-rat-wins-a-top-animal-award-for-sniffing-out-landmines BREW:  Blue Monkey Sparkling Watermelon Juice https://www.bluemonkeytropical.com/collections/frontpage

  8. 09/02/2020

    August 21st: “Backup Seasoning Salt”

    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 Towels https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-arent-there-enough-paper-towels-11598020793 Bannon https://www.npr.org/2020/08/21/904502224/crowdsourced-border-wall-donors-unsettled-by-fraud-and-money-laundering-charges https://www.cnn.com/2020/08/20/politics/bannon-build-the-wall-indictment/index.html https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53853297 Trump Taxes https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2045452229948/cnbc-judge-denies-trumps-bid-for-a-stay-of-subpoena-in-manhattan-das-tax-records-case Golden State Killer https://www.npr.org/2020/08/21/904744564/golden-state-killer-sentenced-to-life-in-prison https://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2020-53828154 Bears in the News! https://www.foxnews.com/great-outdoors/bear-crawls-grocery-store https://nationalzoo.si.edu/news/giant-panda-cub-born-smithsonians-national-zoo-0 BREW: Steaz lightly sweetened iced green tea https://steaz.com/

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News & Brews is a current events comedy podcast. Each week, long time best friends Rachael and Lisa review delicious beverages and cover a handful of current events and top news stories. Both natives of the Pacific Northwest, but raised in vastly different families, Rachael and Lisa offer commentary from each of their unique perspectives with humility and humor.

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  • Creator
    Rachael & Lisa
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 News & Brews
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