This week on Live! with Fefe & Freddy, we covered everything from budget-friendly cosplay hacks to the latest WTF political moments. We also unpacked a huge legal win against hate groups, the latest Beyoncé and Kendrick Lamar Grammy moments, and some behind-the-scenes life updates from your favorite hosts.

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Cosplay on a Dime: Dressing Up Without Breaking the Bank

With Ren Faire season in full swing and Phoenix Fan Fusion right around the corner, we dove into how you can build a killer cosplay outfit on a budget.

Tips for budget-friendly costumes:

  • Thrift store finds – Long skirts, loose blouses, vests, and button-downs can be transformed into period or steampunk looks.
  • DIY accessories – Convert belts, scarves, and even old purses into costume elements.
  • Reuse and repurpose – Pieces from different cosplays can be styled together for multiple events.
  • Borrow from friends – If you know us, chances are we’ve got garb for days and are happy to help.

Cosplay doesn’t have to be expensive—it’s all about creativity and having fun with what you have.

Current Events: The WTF Files

This week brought some truly chaotic news, so of course, we had to talk about it.

  • Elon Musk & The Treasury Department – Musk’s team now has access to federal financial data, raising serious concerns.
  • The Proud Boys Lose Their Own Name – A Black church they vandalized successfully sued them for copyright, meaning they legally can’t use the name anymore. Oops.
  • Trump’s Trans Athlete Ban – A new executive order bars trans athletes from competing in women’s sports, sparking outrage across the country.

Politics Rundown: A Whole Mess

  • Trump’s Gaza Takeover Plan – He wants to “redevelop” Gaza into the “Riviera of the Middle East,” essentially treating it like another golf course project.
  • Mexico and Canada’s Tariff Negotiations – Trump is claiming a victory, but in reality, nothing changed except the way he spins it.
  • Canada Claps Back – The Canadian Prime Minister basically called out the U.S. for its choices and said we now have to deal with the consequences.

Minority Report & Pop Culture Moments

  • Black History Month Proclamation Backlash – Trump made a big show of signing a proclamation, but many argue that it’s just empty words.
  • Beyoncé Makes History – Winning Best Country Album and Album of the Year, Queen Bey continues to break barriers.
  • Kendrick Lamar’s Canadian Tuxedo Moment – Not only did he win five Grammys, but he did it while throwing major shade at Drake.

Upcoming Shows & Events

Want to catch us live? Here’s where we’ll be next:

  • Pride Day at the Ren Faire – February 16
  • Drag Bingo at Drink Me Tea Room – February 27
  • Drag Bingo + Cats at PHX Cat Cafe – February 28
  • Sex Trivia Night at Gracie’s Tax Bar – April 17

Watch or Listen to the Full Episode

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