Sarah watches the newest episode of the Valley while reading a Variety feature on the show backwards, hoping to hear The Beatles or Pink Floyd whisper "Jax is leaving/stay tuned to Bravo TV dot com." Undeterred by off key notes reminiscent of Tom Sandoval being the most extras, she realizes the best notes are the ones made in Nia's dulcet tones. So she Zooms up one of her fave writer girls, and Variety's editor-at-large, Kate Aurthur, to discuss Kate's just-published Variety feature (linked in the show notes, below!), interviews with the cast, production and network, why Jax and Brittany didn't take part, Jax and Schwartz' catastrophic WWHL, speculation on Jax's future on the show, the network's response as to why they are platforming him (....), Lala, Schwartz, and Scheana's future on the Valley, Sarah's interest in a Kristen Doute-led Truman Show, and the network's decision not to include DV-specific resources for Valley eps. Jax is a truly terrible person, end of sentence - and it's Andy's Girls, Episode 679! Part 1!

Kate's Variety feature: https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/bravo-the-valley-jax-taylor-cocaine-season-2-1236434173/

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Highlighted Organizations Supporting Civilians in Israel and Gaza:

Women Wage Peace: Women Wage Peace is the largest grassroots peace movement in Israel whose purpose is to promote a political agreement, involving women in the process. Today the movement has more than 44,000 members. 

NewGround: a Muslim-Jewish Partnership for Change: NewGround envisions an America where Muslims and Jews and others, both secular and religious, model lasting partnerships and engagement in authentic communication and mutual cooperation. The organization empowers Muslims, Jews and allies to bridge divisions and leverage shared values to strengthen our communities and our fragile democracy. 

Standing Together: Standing Together  is a progressive grassroots movement mobilizing Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel against the occupation and for peace, equality, and social justice. We know that the majority have far more in common than that which sets us apart and only a tiny minority benefits from the status quo. The future that we want — peace and independence for Israelis and Palestinians, full equality for everyone in this land, and true social, economic, and environmental justice — is possible.

Solutions Not Sides: Solutions Not Sides has been teaching skills of empathy, active listening, communication, critical thinking and conflict resolution through exploration of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict since 2010. Our programme is based on three key values: non-violence, equality for all, and the rejection of hatred.

Palestine Children's Relief Fund (PCRF): PCRF is the primary humanitarian organization in Palestine, delivering crucial and life-saving medical relief and humanitarian aid where it is needed most. Access to essential resources like food, clean water, and healthcare is severely limited. Urgent action is needed. With your support, we can continue this vital work, ensuring that the over one million children of Gaza receive the urgent care they need and deserve. https://www.pcrf.net/

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