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Politeness Won’t Save Us, Cringe Tinder Fits, & Trump’s Dystopian Freedom Cities

Release Date: 03/31/2025

Katy Perry’s Billionaire Space Ride, A.1. Steak Sauce vs. AI, & a Wild Baddie Q&A! | S2 E4

Baddies For The People

This week’s episode is a wild ride: from viral backlash to space drama and recession trends. Cheyenne's been dealing with a viral whirlwind, and let’s just say the internet isn't always a kind place. On the flip side, Rachel’s embracing her "recession blonde" look, inspired by the latest market trends. Will self-care survive financial hardship? We’re talking the lipstick index and why small luxuries matter - especially when they’re a mental health lifeline. In the cringe-worthy corner, we've got Linda McMahon promoting A1 steak sauce on an AI panel (yep, that happened) and...

The Filibuster That Broke the Internet, Tariffs Breaking the Bank, & Dark Enlightenment... | S2 EP 3

Baddies For The People

This week’s episode is giving: viral rants, fascist tech bros, and a grocery bill that feels like theft. Cheyenne’s accidental internet moment has her getting unsolicited pep talks from Katie Couric and Elizabeth Banks (yes, we’re fangirling). Meanwhile, Rachel’s freaking out over what tariffs are about to do to gluten-free food prices… because $9 pasta wasn’t bad enough. Next, we touch on how RFK Jr. insists his government sabotage was “always the plan” (okay, brainworm). And Trump’s economic strategy? Deport essential workers, crash the market, and replace adults with kids...

Leaking War Plans in the Group Chat, Jay-Z vs Jane Doe, & Is TikTok Your Therapist Now? | S2 EP 2

Baddies For The People

Baddies, this week’s episode is giving national security threat meets mental health misinformation spiral. Let’s get into it. First up in the Tea: Cheyenne opens up about the no-sleepover rule in her own family and why this parenting debate hits differently in 2025. Meanwhile, Rachel’s talking about the psychology behind craving chaos in relationships (because yeah, we’ve all been there). Next up… Cringe. A leaked group chat between Trump cabinet members casually discussed U.S. missile strikes using emojis - yes, seriously. We break down the national security nightmare, and why...

Politeness Won’t Save Us, Cringe Tinder Fits, & Trump’s Dystopian Freedom Cities

Baddies For The People

Baddies, this week we’re diving into why the obsession with “civility” in American politics is doing way more harm than good — and who’s actually benefiting from it. Cheyenne breaks down how Democrats keep trying to fight fascism with press conferences and polite tweets while the right is playing for keeps. What even is civility anyway, and why does it always seem to silence the people who are the most marginalized? Rachel walks us through the all-time low bar of her latest Tinder matches (spoiler: they’re still wearing Toms), and what that says about modern dating and gender...

Trump's War on Words, A Deep Dive On Spicy Content, and Kanye's (Latest) Controversy | EP 7

Baddies For The People

Baddies, it’s our season finale, and we have a lot to reflect on. First, Cheyenne gets real about what it means to put yourself out there… Why do the harshest critics often come from the people closest to us? Meanwhile, Rachel opens up about losing a big case, the gut-punch reality of how often the system wins, and why the fight is still always worth it. Then, we’re cringing hard at Trump’s latest dystopian power grab. His administration is banning scientific research from using specific words… and this is so much more than just another culture war stunt. Meanwhile, Louisiana...

Billionaires Profit from LA Fires, Selena Gomez’s Viral Tears & The US Sent WHAT to WHERE? | EP 6

Baddies For The People

Baddies, this week we’re breaking down the wildest stories shaking up politics and culture. Cheyenne is reflecting on a bizarre career parallel—turns out, in another life, she could have been Trump’s press secretary. How do young women in politics take such drastically different paths? And what happens when ambition meets the urge to sell out? Rachel read one of the worst Tinder profiles she had to swipe through this week, making us wonder whether the “male loneliness” crisis is self-inflicted. We broke down Selena Gomez’s emotional video about immigration and why she just...

Skorts in the Court, TikTok’s Back (With New Problems), & Trump’s Wild New Orders | EP 5

Baddies For The People

Baddies, this week is chaotic in the best way. Rachel’s first big trial had her feeling like a total legal powerhouse—until a skort-related mishap turned the courtroom into an unexpected spectacle. Meanwhile, Cheyenne unpacks TikTok’s bizarre 12-hour ban, its even weirder comeback, and why the platform’s future is looking more complicated than ever. We’re cringing HARD at some seriously bad takes—like a major organization suddenly realizing who they endorsed (way too late) and Elon Musk’s latest moment that has the internet debating whether it was “awkward” or just plain...

Rednote Takes Over, The Diddy Drama Unfolds, & Are We All Hermits Now? | EP 4

Baddies For The People

Baddies, we’ve got a LOT to break down this week. Cheyenne’s been reflecting on how the pandemic changed our social lives forever—why are we all still at home so much, and what that says about our crumbling community infrastructure? Meanwhile, there’s some serious hypocrisy making headlines, and the shocking reality of imprisoned teenage boys being used to fight California’s wildfires is beyond alarming. Over in the app store, TikTokers are flocking to a Chinese-owned platform, Xiaohongshu, sparking unexpected cross-cultural exchanges—but is it here to stay? And with conversations...

Is TikTok Over? Congress vs. TikTok, Blake Lively’s On-Set Nightmare, and Meta’s AI Chaos | EP 3

Baddies For The People

This week, Cheyenne and Rachel unpack some of the wildest stories making headlines. From the TikTok ban hearing that turned into a masterclass on how out-of-touch Congress can be, to the Blake Lively legal battle that’s exposing the darker side of Hollywood, there’s plenty to dissect. They’re also diving into Meta’s eyebrow-raising AI-generated accounts and what it could mean for the future of online influence. It’s a mix of tech chaos, industry drama, and cultural shifts that will leave you with plenty to think about—and plenty to text your group chat. Follow us on social so you...

Power Plays & Double Standards: Billionaire Babies, Elon Drama and the End of Girl Boss Era? | EP 2

Baddies For The People

This week, Cheyenne and Rachel are bringing you the wildest stories you didn’t know you needed to hear. A billionaire with over 100 children is offering free IVF to women to have his kids? Senators tweeting at Elon Musk to get things done? It’s giving dystopian sitcom energy. They also unpack the shift from “girl boss” energy to “trad wife” vibes and dive into a story that’s raising eyebrows: why do some tragedies lead to big changes while others barely get a reaction? Hint: it all depends on whose story is being told. Plus, the random thought that’s living rent-free in their...

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Baddies, this week we’re diving into why the obsession with “civility” in American politics is doing way more harm than good — and who’s actually benefiting from it.

Cheyenne breaks down how Democrats keep trying to fight fascism with press conferences and polite tweets while the right is playing for keeps. What even is civility anyway, and why does it always seem to silence the people who are the most marginalized?

Rachel walks us through the all-time low bar of her latest Tinder matches (spoiler: they’re still wearing Toms), and what that says about modern dating and gender dynamics.

We also get into the Freedom Cities plan. Yes, Trump and his billionaire bros want to build tech-bro dystopias with zero regulations, where corporations run everything from the schools to the police.

Plus: why the right only loves the courts when it benefits them, how fascists use “feelings over facts” to manipulate their base, and what real resistance should look like in 2025.

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