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Morning Announcements

Betches Media
Donald Trump
Iran
Jeffrey Epstein
ICE
Gaza
Venezuela
Ukraine
Epstein Files
FBI
Ghislaine Maxwell
Trump Administration
Russia
Elon Musk
Kash Patel
Israel
RFK Jr.
Supreme Court
Congress
NATO
United States

Morning Announcements is your daily news rundown from Betches News--because the world’s a mess, and someone’s gotta explain it. Every morning, Betches co-founder and host Sami Sage cuts through the chaos to break down what actually matters, one unhinged headline at a time. All in under 10 minutes, so you can stay informed without spiraling.

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Today's Headlines: The Department of Homeland Security is threatening to cut customs staffing at major international airports in sanctuary cities like New York, LA, Chicago, and DC — which would affect not just tourism but cargo shipments and the bro... more

Today's Headlines: Two January 6th police officers — Harry Dunn and Daniel Hodges — filed a lawsuit to block Trump's $1.776 billion slush fund, naming Trump, Todd Blanche, and Scott Bessent, while exactly one Republican congressman, Brian Fitzpatrick... more

Today's Headlines: Thomas Massie lost his primary to Trump-backed Ed Gallrein, and Trump followed up by endorsing Ken Paxton over sitting Senator John Cornyn in Texas — picking the very crazy over the more traditional crazy, as is on-brand. Speaking ... more

Today's Headlines: Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego — the city's largest mosque — by two teenage gunmen who died of self-inflicted wounds, with a security guard preventing the attack from being significantly w... more

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Recent Guests

Pete Hegseth
Guest commentator appearing before the House Armed Services Committee
Defense/Politics
Episode: Thursday, April 30th, 2026 - SCOTUS Guts Voting Rights Act, Republican Gerrymandering Begins, Hegseth Defends $25B Iran War
Ben McKenzie
Actor known for The OC; documentary filmmaker
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Episode: Special Report: Ben McKenzie on Crypto Scams, the Rise of Digital Currency, and Life After The OC
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Television personality and former candidate, now confirmed to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid
Episode: Friday, April 4th, 2025 - Tariff updates; Trump targets schools; Dr. Oz confirmed; Eric Adams goes Indie & more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Controversial public figure and political candidate
Department of Health and Human Services
Episode: Thursday, January 30th, 2025 - OMB chaos; Laken Riley Act; RFK Jr. grilled; TB outbreak; Frito-Lay recall; Menendez jailed; Meta settles

Host

Sami Sage
Co-founder and host, providing engaging commentary on the daily news through a mix of humor and insightful critique.

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars from 7.7k ratings
  • Real men listen to the morning announcements!

    My favorite way to listen to the morning news.

    Brilliant and always relevant.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mattmanthedorkkinght
    United States23 days ago
  • Funny, factual & fast

    Nothing beats Sami’s facts (and wonderful sarcasm) in the morning !!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Webbsss
    United Statesa month ago
  • Short and sweet

    Perfect way to start the morning! It’s just enough info to be informed but not overwhelmed. I LOVE when it’s released before 6am 🙌🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Robin_Mae
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great podcast - could use a few edits

    This podcast is so smart. I love the name and it’s great to have something small and digestible to get information and some giggles. I wish the sound quality was better - it’s a bit echoy and that paired with the background music can be a little difficult.

    I don’t always think the humor transfers to the audio medium from the video. The video, due to edits and funny cuts, was where I started and it felt much more like friends sitting in a living room together. This feels more official somehow? more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    NikkiGrn
    United Statesa month ago
  • Short and to the point, way better than doom scrolling!

    I listen to this every morning when I wake up and I always enjoy catching up on the (almost always dark) news in a fun way. Thank you, Sami!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KenzieBettsy
    United States2 months ago

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Many enjoy the humorous and relatable tone, noting it complements their morning routines.
However, there are critiques regarding the perceived bias in coverage, particularly on sensitive topics.
Listeners appreciate the concise and snarky format for catching up on daily news rapidly.

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#233
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#250
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A daily news rundown where a co-founder delivers concise updates on significant political events and controversies, reflecting a humorous yet critical perspective on both prominent figures and current issues. The host provides listeners with short episodes, typically lasting under ten minutes, making it easy to stay informed without overwhelming detail. The unique format enables quick navigation through chaotic news cycles, with sharp commentary that blends insight and sarcasm.

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1. @Betches
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Morning Announcements launched 5 years ago and published 1353 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Ben McKenzie
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