This week on Confessionals & Congressionals, we’re unpacking Cierra Ortega’s controversial exit from Love Island USA—was it an overcorrection or just the internet doing too much? We dive into the racial and beauty standards at play and why reality TV still has a long way to go. Read the ABC News article for context. Plus, GQ just roasted the men of The Valley in a now-viral piece about “divorced guy energy” and we are living for it. Read the article.

We also listened to Jax’s new podcast so you don’t have to—he’s joined by his publicist Lori and still lacking all self-awareness. We talk about the infamous Justice 4 Jax account, which we thought was satire until this very moment. Here’s the Reddit thread for the chaos. Also: Janet clears her name on The Viall Files, and we tease a big announcement tied to The Challenge: Untold History.

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This week on Confessionals & Congressionals, we’re back with your favorite blend of pop culture chaos, reality TV drama, and a dash of political realness.

We’re diving deep into The Valley Season 2, Episode 13… and let’s just say, if Danny & Nia leave, we’re all rioting. We break down Kristen & Janet’s feud hitting a fever pitch, why Zach continues to be the #1 friend in the group, and Brittany’s, uh… questionable late-night choices. Plus, we’re side-eyeing Janet’s weaponized accusations and asking: who’s really keeping this group toxic?

But before we board the cruise from hell, we take a few moments to reflect on the devastating floods in Texas and the ongoing fight for economic justice and reproductive health care. Links to donate to flood relief, Planned Parenthood, and Vote Save America are below.

We also share this week’s pop culture & true crime recommendations, including The Challenge: Untold History, and a fascinating psychological breakdown of the Idaho murders suspect from Pop Psych.

Finally, we stand with Amaya Papaya. That’s all.

• • Texas Flood Relief Donation Resources
  • Attend a protest - https://indivisible.org/

• • VoteSaveAmerica.com

  • Planned Parenthood

• • The Challenge: Untold History (Paramount+)
  • Pop Psych’s YouTube breakdown of Bryan Kohberger

Welcome back to the pod! This week, we’re diving into the latest Valley episode—episode 12—and it’s packed with emotional tension, weird vibes, and a happy ending. Then we’re shifting gears to talk about what might be the most real drama on TV right now: the McBee Dynasty. We’ll also get into some chilling updates in the Idaho murders case, and we’ll end with an action item you can do today to push back against the "Big Beautiful Bill"—yes, it’s still on the table, and yes, its going to make life more expensive and more difficult for almost all americans.

TW: This episode contains discussion about SA and crimes against women.

The Valley recap starts at 52:45