Getting Hammered

Getting Hammered

It's not easy keeping up with the news—especially when you're a parent. Mary Katharine Ham and Vic Matus know that well. And while they can't get your kids to school on time (and without ketchup in their hair—ask Mary Katharine about that one), they can break down the news you need to know. Put the kids to bed, pour yourself a drink, and join us twice a week for Getting Hammered.

Episodes

100 Days Later

April 30, 2025 • 64 mins
Watch this episode on Youtube! Today, we're talking about the first 100 days of Trump's second term, the White House Correspondents Dinner, Pierre Poilievre's loss in Canada, and the fall of Shedeur Sanders in the NFL draft. Don't miss this episode! Time stamps: 14:21 - First 100 Days 35:20 - WHCD 56:32 - Pierre Poilievre 59:43 - Shedeur Sanders
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The One About the Pope

April 25, 2025 • 60 mins
Watch this episode on Youtube! On this episode, we breakdown the media's take on the Pope, Trump's $5k baby bonus incentive, a SCOTUS case on religious freedom, and when will we see a trade deal? Tune in! Time stamps: 13:57 - The Pope 27:14 - Baby Bonuses 40:40 - SCOTUS 54:06 - Trade deal?
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The Southern Surge: The Untold Hopeful Story on Literacy, with Karen Vaites

April 23, 2025 • 46 mins
Karen Vaites, a curriculum expert and open-schools advocate from Covid days highlights the bright spots in the NAEP national report card in literacy in perhaps surprising places— Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama. We talk how they did it, with LA and MS going from absolute bottom of the pack to 1 and 2 in results for underprivileged kids. It’s inspiring! Why isn’t it being covered more by national media? Listen and pas...
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A Couple of Peeps

April 17, 2025 • 51 mins
Watch this episode on YouTube! For this Easter episode, we’re doing the journalism few dare attempt: taste-testing every bizarre Peeps flavor we could find. From classic yellow to Dr. Pepper (why?), we rank them all so you don’t ruin your holiday. Tune in!
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Evil Will Come with Vocal Fry

April 16, 2025 • 49 mins
Watch this episode on YouTube! Today, we’re covering the latest on tariffs, El Salvador’s President visits the White House, the arson attack targeting Pennsylvania’s governor, and Taylor Lorenz. All this and more! Time stamps: 11:53 - Tariffs 17:28 - Immigration 37:18 - Arson Attack on Governor Shapiro 40:55 - Taylor Lorenz 46:03 - Bill Maher Goes to The White House
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Shower Heads of State

April 11, 2025 • 43 mins
Watch this episode on Youtube! Today, the U.S. House passes a Trump-backed budget bill, Trump pauses (most of) the tariffs and signs an executive order on water pressure. All this and more! Time stamps: 13:10 - Budget bill 21:40 - Tariffs 38:26 - Executive order
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Don't Trust the Robots

April 9, 2025 • 56 mins
Watch this episode on Youtube! On this episode, we cover the latest on tariffs, the Supreme Court's decision on deportations, and a new breed of dire wolf. Also, does anyone remember Signalgate? Tune in! Time stamps: 10:01 - Tariffs and trade 32:12 - SCOTUS 44:01 - Signalgate 47:46 - Dire wolves
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I'm Your Huckleberry

April 4, 2025 • 61 mins
On this episode, we pay tribute to Val Kilmer, brace for tariffs, review the special elections, and discuss the latest Biden books. All this and more! Time stamps: 12:29 - Liberation Day 35:39 - National Institutes of Health 44:45 - Special Elections 52:25 - Cory Booker 56:01 - Biden Book Drama
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Terms of Service

April 2, 2025 • 44 mins
Watch this episode on Youtube! On this episode, Trump teases a third term, JD Vance shows up in Greenland, the latest on tariffs, and Trump is set to meet Bill Maher. All this and more! Time stamps: 13:38 - A third Trump term 17:32 - More on tariffs 24:24 - Trump to meet with Bill Maher 28:55 - JD Vance visits Greenland 36:08 - Columbia University 40:32 - Anything else?
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Boomer Stuff

March 28, 2025 • 61 mins
Watch this episode on Youtube! On this episode, the Signal chat leak saga continues to unfold, the ongoing reckoning from the left on COVID, NPR hearings, and the Wisconsin Supreme Court election which we should all be watching. Tune in! Time stamps: 10:30 - Signal chat leak cont'd 29:21 - Covid reckoning 41:34 - NPR =earings 51:07 - Wisconsin Supreme Court election 53:04 - SNAP benefits ban
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Who Brought the Journalist?

March 26, 2025 • 63 mins
Watch this episode on Youtube! On this episode: the Signal chat leak, Bernie and AOC’s oligarchy-fighting tour, Trump’s uncanny portrait, and everything that's wrong with Snow White. All that and more! Time stamps: 9:57 - Signal chat leaks 31:48 - Bernie & AOC on tour 50:32 - Trump portrait 55:48 - Snow White
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Splashdown

March 21, 2025 • 65 mins
Watch this episode on Youtube! In this episode: NASA astronauts return home, Chuck Schumer stirs things up on *The View*, and and update on JFK. Plus, a look at Harry Sisson’s downfall—and a word of advice for the ladies before they hit send on that Snap. Time stamps: 7:57 - Astronauts 35:43 - Chuck Schumer on 'The View' 52:28 - JFK Update 58:39 - Harry Sisson
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Now, It Can Be Told

March 19, 2025 • 63 mins
Watch this episode on Youtube! Today, we’re breaking down the latest on Mahmoud Khalil, a Brown University professor’s visit to Lebanon, and the political dilemma facing Chuck Schumer. Plus, after years of debate, we can finally agree on where COVID really came from. Don’t miss this episode!
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Happy Anniversary!

March 14, 2025 • 59 mins
Watch this episode on Youtube! Today, we're discussing the cuts at the Department of Education, the Irish Prime Minister's visit to the White House, and, finally, some positive news about the economy. We also reflect on the five years since the beginning of the pandemic and remind ourselves just how crazy our world used to be. Join us! Time stamps: 12:22 - The economy 22:01 - The Irish Prime Minister visits the White House 26:34 ...
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Magical Thinking

March 12, 2025 • 58 mins
Watch this episode on Youtube! In this episode we discuss the latest on tariffs, the Ivy League, Ukraine, and why Randi Weingarten is so angry. Tune in! Time Stamps: 15:40 - Tariffs 26:34 - Ivy League 40:29 - Ukraine update 49:25 - Randi Weingarten
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Match Game

March 7, 2025 • 54 mins
Watch this episode on YouTube! In this episode of "Getting Hammered," we discuss President Trump's address to Congress, the latest on tariffs, and Hunter Biden's struggle to sell art. Tune in! Time Stamps: 10:52 - Trump's address to congress 40:21 - Tariffs 51:54 - Hunter Biden can't sell his art
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The Deal About The Deal

March 5, 2025 • 58 mins
Today, we’re breaking down Trump’s televised meeting with Zelensky, what it means for Ukraine, and the latest on the Oscars. Tune in! Time Stamps: 10:53 - Ukraine and Trump 47:11 - Trump's wins 50:37 - The Oscars
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A German Shift

February 28, 2025 • 49 mins
Today on Getting Hammered, we're talking about the Tate brothers' return to the U.S., big changes to the White House press pool, a political shake-up in Germany, and the censorship of a Maine state legislator. Tune in for all the details! Time Stamps: 10:30 Tate Brothers 16:55 WH Press Pool 39:02 Germany 43:52 Maine Censorship 45:44 DOGE
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Upside Down Flags & Vocal Fry

February 26, 2025 • 53 mins
Today, we're discussing Elon Musk’s trauma-inducing email, Trump blaming Ukraine, Kamala Harris’s “inspiring” speech at the BET Awards, and Rachel Maddow’s callout of MSNBC. Time Stamps: 9:20 | Elon Musk 35:34 | Ukraine 41:25 | Kamala 45:39 | Rachel Maddow & Joy Reid 50:27 | Wisconsin
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The Edgy Episode

February 21, 2025 • 59 mins
In this episode, we discuss the tragic news from Israel following the announcement of the deaths of Shiri, Kfir, and Ariel Bibas. We also cover the latest developments in Ukraine and follow Karen Bass’s search for the person responsible for approving her trip to Ghana. Time Stamps: 13:31 Israel Update 35:47 Ukraine 47:42 Karen Bass 53:18 Congestion Pricing
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