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The podcast "I Hip News" kicks off with an introduction to the show, which focuses on political hot takes and petty grievances. The hosts, Pumps and her co-host, delve into various topics, including Pumps' frustration with excessive paperwork at her doctor's office, their criticism of entitled white women on Instagram, and their concerns about the current political climate and the rise of Christian nationalism. They emphasize their passion for human rights and social justice, advocating for the rights of marginalized groups. The episode features a guest appearance by Cody Rigsby, a fitness icon and host of the podcast "Tactful Pettiness." The hosts engage in lighthearted banter with Cody, discussing topics like the FDA-approved pink pill for women, Adi, and the objectification of men. They also share personal anecdotes, including Pumps' experience with a Grindr encounter and her frustration with people who don't follow escalator etiquette. The hosts discuss various products and services, including Shopify, a global commerce platform for businesses, Row, a company providing affordable access to weight loss medications, and Homes.com, a real estate website offering comprehensive information about homes and neighborhoods. The episode concludes with a game called "Had It or Hit It," where the hosts share their pet peeves and decide whether they've "had it" with them or would "hit it" (meaning they enjoy it).

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I Hip News: Political Hot Takes and Petty Grievances

The podcast "I Hip News" introduces itself as a platform for political commentary and sharing petty grievances. The hosts discuss their frustration with excessive paperwork at doctor's offices, entitled white women on Instagram, and the current political climate.

00:10:58

Cody Rigsby Joins the Conversation

The hosts welcome Cody Rigsby, a fitness icon and host of the podcast "Tactful Pettiness," to the show. They discuss the FDA-approved pink pill for women, Adi, and engage in lighthearted banter about objectifying men.

00:19:07

Petty Grievances and Public Etiquette

The hosts share their petty grievances, including people who are constantly on their phones but don't respond to texts, and people who keep inviting the same people to their multiple marriages. They also discuss the importance of following escalator etiquette and being mindful of spatial awareness in public spaces.

00:30:04

Business and Lifestyle Products

The hosts discuss various products and services, including Shopify, a global commerce platform for businesses, Row, a company providing affordable access to weight loss medications, and Homes.com, a real estate website offering comprehensive information about homes and neighborhoods.

00:33:29

"Had It or Hit It" Game

The hosts play a game called "Had It or Hit It," where they share their pet peeves and decide whether they've "had it" with them or would "hit it" (meaning they enjoy it).

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Q&A

• What is the main focus of the "I Hip News" podcast?

  "I Hip News" focuses on providing political hot takes and commentary on the current political landscape, often with a side of petty grievances.

• What is Pumps' main grievance in this episode?

  Pumps is frustrated with the excessive paperwork she has to fill out at her doctor's office, particularly regarding privacy releases, which she finds ironic given the government's interest in women's health information.

• What is the hosts' stance on entitled white women on Instagram?

  The hosts are critical of entitled white women on Instagram who unfollow them for expressing their views on human rights and social justice, seeing it as a sign of hypocrisy and intolerance.

• What is the hosts' perspective on the current political climate?

  The hosts believe that a healthy political system requires healthy dialogue between Democrats and Republicans, and they criticize Christian nationalists for their views on immigration and women's rights.

• What is the purpose of the "Had It or Hit It" game?

  The "Had It or Hit It" game allows the hosts to share their pet peeves and express their opinions on various topics in a lighthearted and entertaining way.

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