Are you doom scrolling in fear of the next Trump decision? Do you get an unshakable feeling of dread when you think of anything politics adjacent? Then this light-hearted, funny podcast is right for you. Join politics junkie Cecilia as she explains just what the butt is happening in our country to her (understandably) less tuned in friends. From RFK and the bear/whale head/worm to how people are FINALLY starting to pay attention, this podcast will give you a rapid-fire look at this week's news. And who knows? Maybe you'll learn something along the way.
Cecilia debriefs on Cory Booker's record-breaking senate speech, The Group Chat of Doom, the stock market (whatever that is), and this week's terrible, horrible, no good, very bad government cuts. Plus, the latest on the Wisconsin election and Elon Musk's tanking business and popularity.
22 Mar 2025
STOP LETTING THEM COOK!
What the Butt is Happening is back after an accidental hiatus to discuss this new moment for town halls, the latest on Trump's kakistocracy (government by the least competent people in the country), the budget bill, and Don Jr's RFK-like marmot adventure in Mongolia.
16 Feb 2025
This Cabinet is Cooked
Tulsi "There is ROT in the Democratic Party" Gabbard and RFK "Yeah I've Had Some Memory Issues After That Worm Ate Some of My Brain" Jr have been confirmed into high ranking positions in the US Government. The Trump administration also essentially has blackmail on NYC Mayor Eric Adams, but Democrats are getting community support from their constituents. What the Butt is Happening is here to cover it all! (PS: Shoutout to Elon Musk's kid, we may never be able to pronounce his name but we will always support telling Trump to shush.)
2 Feb 2025
Are We Sure It Hasn't Been Four Years Yet?
What the Butt is Happening is back for the first episode since the inauguration! Cecilia goes over the actions Trump has taken so far, as well as some hopeful news to hold on to! (PS: We would like to apologize to Richard Blanco. Upon further research, we realized he did not speak at Trump's inauguration because Trump didn't HAVE an inaugural poet! Sorry king! Even though your poem was still lowkey mid, we're glad it wasn't for Trump!)
23 Jan 2025
And So It Begins
Trump is officially sworn in to the office of the president. Darn. Cecilia is joined by Lexie to discuss their current emotional states, Trump's agenda (unfortunately), and what to hold on to these next four years. Plus, some trivia (feel free to join in!) Happy Season 2!!
24 Dec 2024
…And a Happy(?) New Year!
Cecilia returns for the FINAL episode of Season 1 (Season 2 starts in 2025!) to talk about the worst takes of the year, some good news to hold on to, and her New Year's Resolutions! Happy holidays, everyone!
8 Dec 2024
Good for Him
Cecilia explores the implications of the Hunter Biden pardon and Trump's 2025 promises, highlighting the uncertain times we're living in.
24 Nov 2024
A Win is a Win is a Win
Cecilia breaks down the latest Trump cabinet picks and Congressional drama, revealing the surprising implications for the 2020 presidential election.
7 Nov 2024
What the BUTT Just Happened?????
What the Butt is Happening will continue with its weekly episodes, although Cecilia will mostly be the only person on them for now. We're feeling all the feels, so let's focus on self-care this week. Let's all be there for each other as we try to figure it out and think about what the %^#&^@!%)*!#*% just happened and, when we're ready, what's ahead.
6 Nov 2024
Kamala or Traumala?
What the Butt is Happening is recording a round table with Cecilia, Lexie, Sadie, and Henry on election day to give you the most up to date results before the actual results come in. The gang goes through the last few polls (including the poll heard 'round the world), the campaigns' final pushes to win, and the final few boiling hot takes. Let's cross our fingers and pray that America chooses democracy.
2 Nov 2024
The Final Countdown (doo doo doo doooo)
Guest host Henry is back to talk with Cecilia about the horrifying and unfunny Madison Square Garden rally, burning ballots, the two campaigns' ground games, as well as the very real results of the 2020 election. Finally, Henry guesses who said it: Hitler or Trump? (the results are not encouraging). It is the final episode before election day and we are NERVOUS! Join us to maybe get some of the election scaries out because if we don't laugh about it, we're gonna cry about it.
25 Oct 2024
Dancing in the Dark (Mind of Trump)
This week, the pod is joined by 20th century history extraordinaire Sadie! Cecilia and Sadie discuss Trump literally putting the fries in the bag at McDonalds, early voting numbers, and Kamala Harris's plans for the country (spoiler alert: they're more than concepts!) Finally they discuss Trump's musical rally in Pennsylvania, featuring Ave Maria. Plus-since we have less than two weeks until The Day, here's a link to help you get started on helping us keep our democracy: https://votefwd.org/goal-page
14 Oct 2024
Coconut Pilled Since 2016
What the Butt is Happening is back with Cecilia and Lexie talking about all the news of the week, from the two hurricanes to Kamala's fundraising numbers. They discuss the ways that Republicans haven't changed over the years, and end by combing through a Trump speech (eek). Plus, some anger about Survivor.
6 Oct 2024
"Tim, I'm Focused on the Future [Election Fraud]"
Join Cecilia and Amelia to discuss the not-quite-normal VP debate, how YOU can get involved in this election, as well as What the Butt is in Project 2025. Plus, a serious conversation and debriefing about the situation in the Middle East. (As promised, here's the link to Vote Forward: https://votefwd.org/ )
24 Sept 2024
Mirror, Mirror, on the Scrolls, Who is Winning in the Polls?
And we're back for the fourth episode of What the Butt is Happening! Join Cecilia and Chloe to talk about yet another attempted Trump assassination, Trump's entire career from the beginning, the polls, and just What the Butt is Going On in Nebraska. Finally, they'll go over even MORE Trump Truths (because who doesn't want to see more of those)!
17 Sept 2024
THEY'RE EATING THE DOGS!!!!!!
Join Sophia and Cecilia as they debrief after the second first presidential debate, discuss Trump's friend group issues, and who said which quote about abducted city geese. Plus: An in-depth look at all four of Trump's court cases (remember those?).
5 Sept 2024
He did WHAT With a Whale Head???
Cecilia and second guest host Henry dive back into the weird (thanks Tim Walz) world of today's news, covering the GOP's troubles with holding onto, well, anyone, the Harris-Trump debate scheduled a day before his first sentencing (In the New York trial, trust us we know the number of trials is getting confusing), to Tulsi Gabbard's journey from the villain of the 2020 Democratic debates to being Trump's honorary transition team chair. Finally they end with a guessing game of what the butt Trump's in trouble for THIS week.
28 Aug 2024
Couches and Bears and Worms, Oh My!
The DNC ends with a treasure trove of banger speeches, RFK ends his campaign, and Cecilia tells first guest host of the pod Aaron what are arguably the most famous and wild stories of this election cycle. Finally, Cecilia and Aaron round out the episode with a Truth Social guessing game (R.I.P. their search history).
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