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Well-Informed Girlfriends

Tiege Dooley-Panko and Samantha Kubota

Well-Informed Girlfriends breaks down today"s news, gossip and unsolicited hot takes weekly. Hosted by former Today Show journalist Sam Kubota and author and host, Tiege Dooley-Panko, this podcast breaks down everything you need to know to stay informed and in the loop each week - with a smart, entertaining twist.

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00:32:48

The Epstein Files, Food Stamps and Lame Main Characters

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2025/11/17

This week, the girls discuss the latest on the government re-opening, Epstein emails and how SNAP benefits could be permanently changing soon. They also chat about pennies being cancelled, the myths men tell themselves that keep them single and why so many main characters on TV just feel lackluster these days. All that and so much more on this week's episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends!

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00:34:17

Ozempic for All, Women in the Workforce & Stack Dating

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2025/11/10

UPDATE: Since recording this episode, the U.S. government is *much* closer to reopening. Late Sunday, a group of Senate Democrats voted with Republicans to reopen the government and fund most federal agencies through January. That said, the short-term spending agreement will not become law until it is debated and passed by the Senate, approved in the House and signed by President Trump. ---This week, Sam and Tiege break down the latest in the government shutdown, airline delays and GLP-1 access for

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00:28:18

SNAP showdown, government shutdown and whether or not...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2025/11/03

This week, we dive into the SNAP showdown amid the month-long government shutdown, Trump’s call to kill the filibuster, and how delivery apps might be ruining restaurants. Plus, whether having a boyfriend is cringe these days, how family sizes are shrinking and evidently, even the way millennials smile is lame.

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00:31:10

Government Shutdown, Le Heist Latest and AI in Your DMs

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2025/10/27

From stalled paychecks and food aid to a very expensive surprise White House makeover, Sam and Tiege dig into the real-world fallout of Washington’s funding fight. Then they discuss the latest on the wild Louvre jewel heist and dive into a bleak white-collar job market. Plus how AI might be in your Hinge DMs and a new viral dating trend called “throning.”

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00:31:24

Jimmy Kimmel, Fed rate cuts and all-consuming crushes

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2025/09/22

This week on Well Informed Girlfriends, we’re diving into the fallout from Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension after his controversial remarks about Charlie Kirk’s death — and what it means for free speech. We’re also breaking down the Federal Reserve’s first rate cut in nearly a year and how it could affect your money. Plus, a major overhaul to the H-1B visa program is sparking concern in the tech world and how to get over an all-consuming crush!

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00:31:41

Political Violence, a Cooling Job Market, and Why...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2025/09/15

This week on Well Informed Girlfriends, we break down the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and what it says about America’s rising political violence. We also dig into the job market: unemployment looks low, but more Americans are underemployed and struggling to find full-time work. And in dating news, we’re talking age bias and why the internet is officially over dogfishing.

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00:33:03

Dismal Jobs Report, Redistricting Battles and How...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2025/09/08

This week on Well Informed Girlfriends, we’re unpacking what the latest disappointing jobs report says about the U.S. economy, how Texas and California are waging a redistricting battle and dig into the decline of reading. We also check in on whatever happened to the TikTok ban and unpack about the pricey world of sorority rush. Plus, how the latest science shows that men literally need to lower their standards on dating apps.

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00:29:34

Rate Cuts, No Contact with Parents & Shrekking

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2025/08/25

This week, your Well-Informed girlfriends are breaking down the EPA’s latest rollback and what it means for the environment, potential rate cuts from the Federal Reserve and why U.S. immigration numbers are declining.Plus, Ashley and Tiege chat about the newest (and weirdest) dating terms and the rise of “no contact” — even with parents. And of course, so much more ✨Hit play, grab your coffee (or wine), and let’s get into it 💖

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00:38:19

Tariffs, Taylor Swift and a Romance Recession

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2025/08/18

This week, we'll dive into Trump and Putin’s Alaska summit flop, the tariff extensions, and why Americans feel stuck in place. We also break down Silicon Valley’s “hard tech” shift, Gen Z’s $0 dating budgets, and the newest trend—flocking (aka TRAVEL instead of a dating app). Plus, an economist’s decision to ditch men, a viral list of dating dealbreakers, and Taylor Swift’s surprise album drop on a football podcast.

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00:29:20

Tsunamis, Trump, and “Man-Keeping”

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2025/08/04

This week on Well-Informed Girlfriends, we break down what to do in an earthquake or tsunami (yes, really), why Trump just fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, and what “man-keeping” and “hetero-fatalism” say about modern dating. Plus: golden passports, rising birth rates among women over 40, and whether your dog is bad for the planet.

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00:28:40

Epstein Files, Vogue’s AI Controversy and the Rise of...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2025/07/28

This week on Well-Informed Girlfriends, Sam and Tiege unpack the mess behind the newly revealed Epstein files — including Trump’s latest lawsuit and Ghislaine Maxwell’s possible testimony. Plus, Vogue’s AI-generated model stirs up beauty standard backlash, quantum dating might actually make sense, and love addiction could be melting your brain. Oh, and AI might be making all of us dumber.

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00:37:40

Cookie-Jarring, Co-Worker Drama and P Diddy

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2025/07/06

Tiege and Ashley break down the so-called “Big Beautiful Bill” that just passed Congress, the devastating Texas floods, and the dramatic conclusion of P Diddy’s high-profile trial.We’re also diving into a new dating term called “cookie jarring” 🍪, how to talk money with your new boo 💸, and according to The Wall Street Journal, women are drinking more and we ...might be here for it? All that and so much more on this week's episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends xx

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00:29:10

The start of WWIII (maybe), tariffs and the Gen Z Glare

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2025/06/23

This week, we’re talking about what could be the start of the latest World War (um, but hopefully isn't?), the next Ozempic and whatever happened to the Trump tariffs. Plus, dating camp for dudes, the Gen Z Glare and laundro-bars. All that and so much more on this week’s episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends!

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00:30:36

No Kings Protests, Military Parade Birthday Parties...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2025/06/16

This week, Sam and Tiege are breaking down the No Kings Marches that took over cities across the country this weekend, the military parade in Washington DC, and asking the question on everyone’s mind — is World War 3 brewing… or not? 👀Plus:✨ Why more parents are preferring girl babies✨ The do’s and don’ts of Juneteenth celebrations✨ What the heck is NAD and why everyone’s talking about itJoin Tiege and Sam as they break down the headlines, the weird stories, and everything in between — all in one

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00:34:03

ICE Raids, Elon vs. Trump and is 40 the New 30?

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2025/06/09

This week on Well-Informed Girlfriends, the girls break down the ICE raids hitting Los Angeles — what’s happening and what you need to know.Plus, is not having kids… shortening your life expectancy? And is 40 the new 30 or just a new kind of existential crisis? There's also a new-ish dating app on the scene — and we’ve got thoughts.Join Tiege and Sam as they break down the headlines, the hot takes, and everything in between.

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00:25:46

Trump’s (possible) master database, Lizzo’s WeHo...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2025/06/02

This week, Sam and Tiege dig into Trump’s possible new data plans, Lizzo’s emotional return to the stage at West Hollywood Pride , and how people are letting ChatGPT rate their looks (uhmmmm and whether or not you should!) Plus: the Job Corps shutdown, zebra striping your drinks, and a weirdly numbing mocktail called Kava.

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00:35:01

The MAGA economy, junk food filling our brains with...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2025/05/26

This week, Sam and Tiege are talking about Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill passing the House — and what it means — plus why the MAGA economy is thriving and the latest in the Diddy trial. They're also chatting about money dysmorphia, junk food filling our brains with microplastics, and what the kids are calling "dry texting."

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00:28:01

Latest on the Diddy trial, dating coaches, and how...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2025/05/19

This week, Tiege and Sam break down what the latest Supreme Court decision will mean for the Trump deportations, the latest on the tariff drama, and the Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial. They also get into the high cost of dating coaches and how older moms live longer. Plus, they're visited by a celebrity guest...well, sort of! All that and so much more on this week's episode of Well-Informed Girlfriends xx

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00:29:19

Real IDs, fake friends and cancer in your conditioner

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2025/05/11

This week, the girlfriends are talking about the new potential tariffs on Hollywood, how AI could be your new BFF, and apparently, your shampoo might be giving you cancer.There's also more on the nationwide pivot to Real IDs and the latest on the equally real American Pope!

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00:31:16

Recession Indicator or Not? (And Other Signs of the...

Well-Informed Girlfriends ·

2025/05/05

From new tariffs and the situation at U.S. ports to the growing concern over microplastics, there's no shortage of news this week. The girlfriends also debut a fun new game: "Recession Indicator or Not?" Plus, they're spilling the tea on the ups and downs of dating a co-worker. All that and so much more on this week's episode!

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