In the first of a two-part series, Chelsea presents the prequel origin story that led to Olivia Nuzzi’s “American Canto.” From Olivia’s pop-star beginnings to her journalism pivot thanks to a mentorsituationship with Keith Olbermann, you’ll find out how Olivia made power moves in DC through  a combination of talent, intelligence, hot girl warfare, and absolutely fuckery. Plus: The goss and patterns from her ex-fiancé's substack posts and the conclusions we can draw from her torrid digital affair with Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Buckle up and get ready for the harvest!!!

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Show Notes:

Cheryl Hines Memoir Episode

Olivia Nuzzi’s “Jailbait” song

Ryan Lizza’s First Substack Post

Ryan Lizza’s Second Substack Post

Ryan Lizza’s Third Substack Post

Ryan Lizza’s Fourth Substack Post

Keith Olbermann’s Tweet about Olivia

Olivia Nuzzi’s article on Trump from 2018

Olivia Nuzzi Did It All for Love (New York Times)

House in Habit’s posts on Olivia Nuzzi (Reddit)

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