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Alyssa and Erin break down the sexual misconduct allegations against Representative Eric Swalwell and JD Vance’s latest flops. Then Kathy Griffin stops by to chat about hosting the perfect salon, dealing with straight white guy menaces, and her life on the D-list. They wrap up with a petty conversation about the New York Times puff piece on Lauren Sanchez Bezos. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Exclusive: Four women describe sexual misconduct by Rep. Eric Swalwell, including a former staffer who says he raped her (CNN 4/10)Vance’s bad week: vice-president risks becoming face of two Trump foreign policy failures (The Guardian 4/13)The ever-shrinking JD Vance (The Financial Times 4/14)‘This is not serious leadership’: Donald Trump and Marco Rubio watch UFC in Miami as Iran talks fail (The Guardian 4/12)Someone Has to Be Happy. Why Not Lauren Sánchez Bezos? (NYT 4/11)

Erin and Alyssa talk about Trump's nuclear war threats, Congressman Tony Gonzales sex pesting, again, and ICE’s pattern of lies. Then they dissect Pam Bondi’s ousting, and why Republicans’ gaggle of trad wives can't escape the patriarchal system they champion. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran, subject to Strait of Hormuz opening (CNN 4/7)Newly Obtained Video of Minneapolis Shooting Undermines ICE Account (NYT 4/6)Border Patrol agents say 'time to get aggressive' in footage that contradicts claims against Marimar Martinez (WBEZ 2/10)Tony Gonzales asked campaign aide for nude photos, sex in 2020, new texts show (Express News 4/6)How Pam Bondi lost her job (CNN 4/4)Positive Views of the #Tradwife Movement Linked to Higher Levels of Sexism Among Men (UNLV 3/27)

In our 37th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the shady shapeshifter, Tulsi Gabbard. From her early days in the Science of Identity Foundation, to her flip-flopping LGBTQ stance, to announcing her departure from the Democratic party and joining the Trump administration, this may be one of our snakiest, two-faced guys yet. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Tulsi Gabbard slams the Jan 6 hearings: It's 'political interest' (Fox News) Jack Dorsey Maxed Out His Donation to Tulsi Gabbard After the First Debate (Vanity Fair) Is Tulsi Gabbard the Jill Stein of 2020? (Vanity Fair) What, Exactly, Is Tulsi Gabbard Up To? (New York Times) Tulsi Gabbard campaigns for election denier Kari Lake in Arizona (ABC News) Senators Urged To Examine Gabbard’s ‘Deep and Intense’ Ties To Hawaiʻi Sect (Civil Beat) Tulsi Gabbard’s Unorthodox Path to Trump’s Intelligence Team (New York Times) Tulsi Gabbard Described as ‘Advanced Devotee’ in Alleged Cult (Newsweek) As a Rising Political Star, Gabbard Paid to Mask Her Sect’s Ties to Alleged Scheme (Wall Street Journal) Tulsi Gabbard’s journey to Donald Trump is an ominous sign of Putin’s power (Salon) Ex-Aides Say Gabbard Regularly Consumed Russian State Media: Report (Rolling Stones) America's spies say Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon. Trump dismisses that assessment (PBS) Inside the clashes between Trump and Gabbard (Politico) To deliver intelligence to Trump, DNI Tulsi Gabbard eyes creative solutions (MS Now) Intelligence watchdog shares whistleblower complaint involving Gabbard with Congress after monthslong delay (CBS) Tulsi Gabbard’s whistleblower controversy comes into sharper focus (MS Now) Tulsi Gabbard is a Threat to America’s National Security (Democrats) Gabbard threatens Obama officials with criminal referral over 2016 election assessment (CNN) Iran War Puts Tulsi Gabbard, Regime Change Critic, In An Awkward Spot (Civil Beat) Gabbard pressed on omission of climate change from threat report (News Nation) Even Republicans aren’t sure what to make of Tulsi Gabbard’s weird new video (MS Now) Kathy Griffin Calls Tulsi Gabbard ‘Legit Crazy’ Over Ukraine Biolabs Claim (Newsweek) Kinzinger knocks Gabbard for Pearl Harbor post: ‘This lady is crazy’ (The Hill) Which U.S. Wars Were Justifiable? Tulsi Gabbard Names Only World War II (NPR) Who is Mike Gabbard? (Honolulu Magazine) What Does Tulsi Gabbard Believe? (The New Yorker) Tulsi Gabbard Through The Years: What A Long Strange Trip It's Been (Civil Beat) Butler's Web: Krishna, Politics, and QNET's Global Money Laundering (Meanwhile in Hawai’i) Tulsi Gabbard Had a Very Strange Childhood (NY Mag) Tulsi Gabbard Used Donor Money To Boost Sales Of Her Own Book (Forbes) Krishna Cult Rumors Still Dog Tulsi Gabbard (Civil Beat) U.S CONGRESSWOMAN MS.TULSI GABBARD'S JALADUTA YATRA MESSAGE (Mahakrsh Krshrath) Tulsi Gabbard's Cult Tied to "Billion Dollar Drug Empire"-- Funded Taliban (Hawai´i Free Press) Trump's intel pick Tulsi Gabbard, her surfer husband Abe Williams and their bizarre ties to Hare Krishna 'cult' (Daily Mail) Making a Splash: Is Tulsi Gabbard the Next Democratic Party Star? (Vogue) Tulsi Gabbard Is Not Your Friend (Jacobin) Senator Mike Gabbard: "Relationships" - May 2, 2017 (Senator Mike Gabbard) Tulsi Gabbard’s Run for Congress Carries with it Many Hindu Hearts (Indo American News) What Everyone Gets Wrong About Tulsi Gabbard (The Atlantic) Trump's intel pick Tulsi Gabbard, her surfer husband Abe Williams and their bizarre ties to Hare Krishna 'cult' (Daily Mail) Butler's Web, Part 3: Grooming the Second Generation (Hawai´i Free Press) All in the Family (Caravan) Tulsi Gabbard’s Unorthodox Path to Trump’s Intelligence Team (New York Times)

Erin and Alyssa catch up on Pete Hegseth’s bizarre intervention into service members' promotions, new congressional efforts to regulate prediction markets, and what the f– is going on with Kristi Noem’s husband. Then they give an Architectural Digest-style tour of Trump’s absolutely bonkers plans for his ballroom. The show wraps up in the Sanity Corner. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Defense Secretary Hegseth intervened to stop promotions of Black and female officers (NPR 3/27)Lawmakers Press to Limit Prediction Bets by Policymakers (NYT 3/26)US abortion rate holds steady largely due to travel and telehealth availability – report (The Guardian 3/29)Trump’s Ballroom Design Has Barely Been Scrutinized (NYT 3/29)Secret double life of Kristi Noem's cross-dressing husband Bryon: The pouting 'busty bimbo' photos and trove of explicit messages (Daily Mail 3/31)

Erin and Alyssa break down airport chaos, from TSA turmoil to ICE’s ominous presence, Ms. Rachel’s fight to free children from detention centers, MAGA’s AI dream girl, and why Meta’s glasses are more dystopian than you think. Then comedian Megan Gailey joins to discuss the polyamory discourse sparked by writer Lindy West. They wrap up in the Sanity Corner with a chat about the WNBA’s new contract, Taylor Sheridan’s oddly addictive new show, and more. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Watch Megan’s special Live From My Driveway when it premieres on March 31st on YouTube. Democrats flip Florida state seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home (BBC 3/25)ICE agents arrive at U.S. airports amid TSA staff shortages, funding fight (Washington Post 3/23)More than 400 TSA officers have quit since shutdown began (NBC News 3/21)Children's entertainer Ms. Rachel has a new cause: Freeing kids from ICE detention (NBC News 3/21)‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 11 Recap: Chilling Effect (NYT 3/20)Thousands have swooned over this MAGA dream girl. She’s made with AI. (Washington Post 3/20)The Rise of the Ray-Ban Meta Creep (Wired 3/23)Lindy West Thought She Couldn’t Handle Polyamory. She Was Wrong. (NYT 3/4)

In our 36th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Crooked Media's Kendra James dive deep into the past of supermodel villain, Naomi Campbell. From her “feud" with Tyra Banks, to her unsavory taste in men, to her laundry list of assault charges, to her murky friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, this may be one of our most hostile, prima donna guys yet. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Sources:  Timeline https://nymag.com/news/intelligencer/topic/67521/  Daily Mail allegations about Epstein from 2019 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/lifestyle/article-7367825/As-model-unexpectedly-honoured-philanthropy-meet-Naomi-Campbells-rum-chums.html  Now Campbell met Mike https://www.heristical.com/p/a-j-ayer-vs-mike-tyson  Campbell response video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwgJzb7fllI Campbell responds https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2019/08/21/naomi-campbell-addresses-her-ties-jeffrey-epstein/2077443001/  Another accounting of the denial https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/naomi-campbell-jeffrey-epstein-youtube-video-watch-sex-trafficking-a9074121.html  Daily Mail write-up https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7382151/Naomi-Campbell-says-knew-Jeffrey-Epstein-denies-knowledge-sex-crimes.html Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria%27s_Secret_Fashion_Show  Epstein Victoria’s Secret NYT https://archive.ph/DjoBM 2026 Epstein fileshttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15538709/Naomi-Campbells-role-helping-Jeffrey-Epstein-try-buy-luxury-flat-near-Kremlin.html  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPt-O_lkHZA  Charity https://archive.ph/i7ZcV#selection-879.0-915.152  Hadn’t read own book https://uk.style.yahoo.com/in-defence-of-zoella--why-it-doesn-t-matter-if-her-book-was-ghost-written-121449326.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9kdWNrZHVja2dvLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJ_swY1rJjJwhfuoMGZr3Ob-QLYx6XjAryJz5oZVEllHQrRu1LBfyoLokbR1VzpxTNQtu2-XbPBZhFwpD-sc_w3GberIT-b6CjkKa5u3RlAruE2TVlIZbOqIeIv_XW8qax057MR3rYe21kzQaWRKnjYOH5LaTL8yeGazHSOXQnCV Air ragehttps://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/06/20/campbell.court/index.html  Abuse accusationshttps://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/crime/naomi-campbell-is-accused-of-abuse-for-the-eighth-time-421832.html Long legs, short fuse https://archive.ph/sz3qI Campbell correcting the record https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibBE1akKRuc Diddy on Campbell https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/the-naomi-factor-the-supermodels-friends-and-collaborators-on-how-she-became-an-icon  Fashion for relief https://archive.ph/i7ZcV#selection-879.0-915.152  Elite model management dumps Campbell at the height of her career https://web.archive.org/web/20160413082507/http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20106429,00.html Mention of Troy Beher's fight https://www.upi.com/Archives/1992/12/15/People/4329724395600/  Another mention of the Beher fight https://archive.ph/QBL0c  Campbell assault 1998https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1998/12/05/naomi-campbell-faces-assault-charge-in-toronto/  Ana assault https://archive.ph/sz3qI Sunshine Sachs editing wiki entries https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/23/business/media/a-pr-firm-alters-the-wiki-reality-of-its-star-clients.html  Her album https://web.archive.org/web/20080507045326/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/the-worst-album-in-the-world-ever-471490.html  Epstein files presence https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/style/epstein-files-naomi-campbell.html More on Epstein  https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/naomi-campbell-gave-jeffrey-epstein-013602188.html?guccounter=1  https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/models/a1401/24-hours-with-naomi-campbell-0214/ https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/specials/magazine4/articles/campbell.html https://www.interviewmagazine.com/fashion/naomi-campbell-1 https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c361k687115o https://www.theguardian.com/observer/focus/story/0,6903,651663,00.html https://www.today.com/popculture/naomi-campbell-discusses-her-drug-addiction-wbna5962519 Campbell did the vagina monologues in SF https://www.sfgate.com/performance/article/A-model-actress-Naomi-Campbell-says-painful-2886133.php  Campbell wearing a Nelson Eandela hathttps://archive.ph/ZyzFj#selection-1621.0-1687.1 https://archive.ph/1Mnuk   W magazine https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/naomi-campbell-probation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibBE1akKRuc  Assault https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/naomi-campbell-released-bail/531-e10146e8-769f-4975-99f9-9892a2bb9fc4  Phone at maid assault https://www.cleveland19.com/story/5944870/naomi-campbell-pleads-guilty-to-assault/ Missing jeans assault https://www.today.com/popculture/naomi-campbell-sued-another-maid-1c9432812 Campbell community service couture https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/naomi-campbell-probation  Breach of contract lawsuit https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/sobe-perfume-maker-says-naomi-campbell-stinks/1847782/ British Airways https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/naomi-campbell-escapes-jail-over-pc-assault-and-tirade-on-ba-jet-c2v09tlvr7r Amazed by Venezuela https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/2792/  Rumor of Chavez affair? https://observer.com/2008/01/naomi-campbell-model-interviewer-of-south-american-heads-of-state/  Animal rights group fires Campbell after appearing in fur https://www.upi.com/Archives/1997/03/11/Animal-rights-group-fires-Naomi-Campbell/2579858056400/  Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell https://www.papermag.com/hollyweird-naomi-kate-fidel  Naomi gets in a slapfight at a Brazilian restaurant https://www.today.com/popculture/no-model-behavior-naomi-campbell-wbna8669444  Convicted of assault in Italy https://archive.ph/YEZp8  Badr Jafar dust up https://archive.ph/QBL0c#selection-1515.2-1515.137 Tyra-Naomi confrontation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=516JwxaFVy4&t=256s  Naomi talking about Tyra fight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMSWEdz5qo8 Video: shady Naomi moments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8DI7dcJyIo Disavowing Epstein https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwgJzb7fllI  The Mirror's worst books of all time https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/7-worst-celebrity-books-you-36813997 VIDEO: Barbara interviews her https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdprTCElJsg  VIDEO: Wendy Williams compilation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3vnmnlf6N4 VIDEO: Blood diamond walk out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT-6jzaVwkI  VIDEO: Naomi’s song Love And Tears, Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtb3Vj28vKk&list=RDmtb3Vj28vKk&start_radio=1 Music video for Campbelll’s Love and Tears https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdzfTJIa8_A&list=RDWdzfTJIa8_A&start_radio=1  Blood diamonds, Campbell turned over to police https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWlBHzd_rNQ  Community service runway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5IH61o3HPE 

Erin and Alyssa react to the bombshell reporting on civil rights activist Cesar Chavez and the allegations of a lifelong pattern of sexual abuse. They also cover the election results out of Illinois, the latest on the SAVE Act in Congress, Louis Theroux’s new Netflix documentary on the Manosphere, and how the right is shaping culture from sex education to reality TV. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. More coverage on the Cesar Chavez accusations on the Hysteria YouTube channel AIPAC faces calls to reassess strategy after split results in Illinois (Politico 3/18)GOP tempers flare over how to pass SAVE America Act (The Hill 3/18)Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years (NYT 3/18)Palantir CEO Makes Shocking Confession on Disrupting Democratic Power (The New Republic 3/12)Louis Theroux on the Manosphere: ‘It’s Highly Profitable to Be a Dick on the Internet’ (Wired 3/11)The Fight for Facts: Defending Access to Comprehensive Sex Education from the Anti-Abortion Agenda (Guttmacher 3/16)Ex-‘Bachelor’ Host Chris Harrison Sets New Dating Series on Fox Nation About ‘Traditional Marriage’ (Variety 2/26)

Erin Ryan and MS NOW's Brandy Zadrozny break down the newly available FBI interviews with a woman who accused Trump of sexual assault that the DOJ tried to bury, a bizarre attempt at image rehab for Peggy Siegal aka “The Grande Dame of the Epstein Files,” and the Iranian women’s soccer team's quest for asylum. They also discuss and review Candace Owens’ latest series, The Bride of Charlie. And of course, we wrap up with Sani-Petty. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. DOJ releases Epstein files with accusations against Trump (The Miami Herald 3/6)Fuzzy memories and hard facts: An SC accuser's claims against Epstein, Trump examined (The Post and Courier 3/8)The Grande Dame of the Epstein Files (NY Mag 3/4)Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest (BBC 3/10)Estrogen patches harder to find as FDA pushes hormone therapy (The Hill 3/5)The Widow and the Firebrand: How Candace Owens Turned a Conservative Succession Into a Crusade Against Erika Kirk (Hollywood Reporter 3/5)

In our 35th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the AI Scammer, Sam Altman. From his early tech bro days at Loopt and Y Combinator, to getting a thrill by playing “God" with AI decision-making, to acting VERY shady about the death of an OpenAI employee, this may be our most disingenuous guy yet! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.  Sources:https://archive.ph/eQq7g  https://archive.ph/jOp6s  https://www.npr.org/2024/05/20/1252495087/openai-pulls-ai-voice-that-was-compared-to-scarlett-johansson-in-the-movie-herhttps://archive.ph/zoP9g#selection-4553.0-4561.49  https://teach.its.uiowa.edu/news/2024/04/when-ai-gets-lost-its-own-reality  https://garymarcus.substack.com/p/what-should-we-learn-from-openais  https://www.theinformation.com/newsletters/ai-agenda/ice-says-uses-ai-palantir-openai-metas-humanoid-robot-training-planhttps://fortune.com/2023/06/08/sam-altman-openai-chatgpt-worries-15-quotes/https://www.investopedia.com/ceo-of-chatgpt-s-parent-company-i-expect-some-really-bad-stuff-to-happen-here-s-what-he-means-11859389https://fortune.com/2024/05/21/openai-superalignment-20-compute-commitment-never-fulfilled-sutskever-leike-altman-brockman-murati/https://www.wsj.com/video/series/joanna-stern-personal-technology/openai-made-me-crazy-videosthen-the-cto-answered-most-of-my-questions/C2188768-D570-4456-8574-9941D4F9D7E2https://www.forbes.com/sites/richardnieva/2026/02/03/sam-altman-explains-the-future/  https://hbr.org/2026/02/ai-doesnt-reduce-work-it-intensifies-ithttps://cmr.berkeley.edu/2025/10/seven-myths-about-ai-and-productivity-what-the-evidence-really-says/  https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69520118/1/altman-v-altman/https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzHI_hxRWtz/?igsh=Mnk4aWI5ZWx1YW9n  https://www.newsweek.com/sam-altman-annie-altman-accusations-2011449https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ai-booms-reliance-circular-deals-223120705.html  https://finance.yahoo.com/news/someone-going-lose-phenomenal-amount-130131761.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFoRip8fz4FHwOH2WCUZPwEuQkW7dzucbZpLzmYo76VRkDnTSXOdVyD0Gal1rlu_JsyOMoGYJi5ciu5Lp9wIGfnullBmfQpywCyqrZ-3W18NUVCvg2G2E_Mz-UcpYS45S2vBsh8FQEWM2gjzZMXKYUh3r9WefakZygmKPkkgrdCc https://techcrunch.com/2026/02/10/openai-policy-exec-who-opposed-chatbots-adult-mode-reportedly-fired-on-discrimination-claim/  https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/sam-altman-reinstated-open-ai-ceo-1234893167/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpd2qv58yl5o  https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/opinion/openai-chatgpt-safety.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/15/altman-open-ai-moral-police-erotica-chatgpthttps://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/openai-suicide-safeguard-wrongful-death-lawsuit-1235452315/https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/sam-altman-artificial-intelligence-openai-profile.html​​https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/20/technology/scarlett-johannson-openai-voice.html https://nypost.com/2025/08/29/business/ex-yahoo-exec-killed-his-mom-after-chatgpt-fed-his-paranoia-report/  https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/can-sam-altman-be-trusted-with-the-future?_sp=e25261d0-a4b3-43e5-aad6-a9dcae53da26.1770317526311https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/07/openais-sam-altman-denies-sexual-abuse-allegations-made-sister-ann.htmlhttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/sam-altman-and-jony-ive-will-force-ai-into-your-life#rid=89972881-46ae-4035-9810-ac4d1a0124e3&q=sam+altmanhttps://sfstandard.com/2026/01/04/suchir-balaji-openai-suicide-murder-conspiracy/https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/companies-pouring-billions-advance-ai-infrastructure-2025-10-06/https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/economy/oracle-corporation-orcl-slips-amid-concerns-over-debt-fueled-ai-data-center-expansion/ar-AA1WBjunhttps://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/openai-anthropic-super-bowl-commercial?srsltid=AfmBOopGoxhLMPSo8rD2wfy2SpO6PqeQb-OYHJiFTGFq3nCDctQKF5vehttps://web.archive.org/web/20231103004609/https://mashable.com/archive/loopt-cbs-mobilehttps://web.archive.org/web/20100315000456/http://www.looptblog.com/2010/03/looking-for-something-fun-to-do-try-the-new-loopt-pulse.html  https://www.reuters.com/article/business/loopt-was-a-lemon-dropping-to-just-500-daily-active-users-prior-to-sale-update-idUS2505978580/https://archive.ph/yAgIK  https://blog.samaltman.com/the-gentle-singularityhttps://venturebeat.com/technology/y-combinator-accepts-15000-startups-into-its-online-school-after-software-glitch-causes-confusion 

Erin Ryan and Akilah Hughes dig into the results from Tuesday's primaries, Trump’s Armageddon war in Iran, Hillary Clinton’s Epstein deposition, and the ever-moving goal posts for women in Washington. They also cover a horrifying new law in Kansas targeting trans people, Kristi Noem’s bad day at the Senate, and Politico’s unsettling profile of Nancy Mace. Then Kiran Deol joins for a very petty edition of the Sanity Corner, where they rant and rave about curling, tall men, and revisit a perfect network sitcom that was canceled too soon. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Check out Kiran’s film, Didn’t Die here Why did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last? (BBC 3/2)Dubai’s image as a safe, tax-free haven is rocked by blasts from Iranian airstrikes (AP 3/1)‘South Park’ Writer Sets Up Site Calling for Barron to Go to War (Daily Beast 3/2)Transgender Kansans Sue After Driver’s Licenses Are Abruptly Canceled (NYT 2/27)Girlfriend's Defense Of Kash Patel's Winter Olympics Trip Goes Off The Rails (Huff Post 2/27)Takeaways from Kristi Noem’s combative Senate Judiciary Committee hearing (CNN 3/3)Scoop: Noem burning deportation cash on luxury jets (AXIOS 2/28)‘I Don’t Know That I’ll Ever Be OK With Myself’ (Politico 2/27)Live Election Updates (NYT 3/4)

Erin and Alyssa dish on Trump’s State of the Union address and Kash Patel taking the Olympic US Men’s Hockey team from hero to zero. They also unpack the disturbing case of Representative Tony Gonzales’ inappropriate relationship with a staffer and how Republicans are weighing the calls for his resignation with their razor-thin majority in Congress. Then they wrap up with the latest on the Epstein files and a petty preview of Candace Owens’ new series on Erika Kirk, “The Bride of Charlie”. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Epstein accusers, Olympians among guests invited to State of the Union speech (Reuters 2/24)Trump invites US Olympic hockey heroes to State of the Union in locker-room call (The Guardian 2/23)Virginia teen Sage Blair at State of the Union (Fox 5 2/24)FBI head Kash Patel defends ‘frat bro’ hijinks with US hockey team in Milan (The Guardian (The Guardian 2/23)Tony Gonzales faces mounting pressure from GOP women over affair allegations (Politico 2/23)Tony Gonzales says he will not resign (Politico 2/24)Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump (NPR 2/24)

In our 34th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the unhinged MAGA clown, Laura Loomer. From filming undercover for Project Veritas, to cozying up to eco-fascists, to melting down over her Twitter ban, to being Trump’s number 1 fan girl, this crazy b*tch may be our nuttiest guy yet! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Sources:https://www.britannica.com/biography/Laura-Loomer https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/11/17/laura-loomers-endless-payback  https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/08/us/politics/laura-loomer-trump.html https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/08/us/politics/laura-loomer-trump.html  https://www.npr.org/2024/09/10/nx-s1-5107932/laura-loomer-donald-trump-relationship-republicans-criticism  https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly8y27dwgpo https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/04/who-is-laura-loomer https://people.com/maga-activist-laura-loomer-claims-former-reporter-desk-pentagon-11860410  https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-laura-loomer-loomered/#google_vignette  https://abcnews.go.com/US/operate-independent-agency-laura-loomers-pressure-campaigns-reshaping/story?id=124285112  https://www.amazon.com/Loomered-Laura-Loomer/dp/1642935670  https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-laura-loomer-loomered/# https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/03/politics/laura-loomer-trump-white-house-briefing-room https://www.politico.com/newsletters/national-security-daily/2025/12/24/laura-loomers-excellent-year-00706352  https://people.com/trump-reveals-laura-loomer-engagement-11871180  https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/laura-loomer-engagement-who-is-the-boyfriend-president-donald-trump-makes-surprise-announcement-watch-101765952081274.html#google_vignette  https://reason.com/volokh/2025/12/04/lawyer-hijinks-in-laura-loomers-and-bill-mahers-deposition/

Erin and Alyssa dive into the Wall Street Journal’s brutal read of Kristi Noem, social media addiction going on trial, and how the SAVE Act might forever change our elections. Then, in Sani/Petty, they discuss Elon’s turn toward Jesus, the new season of Love Is Blind, and Taylor Swift’s special video for the Team USA Women’s Figure Skaters. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.  A Pilot Fired Over Kristi Noem’s Missing Blanket and the Constant Chaos Inside DHS (Wall Street Journal 2/12)Tough questions — and grieving families — await Mark Zuckerberg at social media addiction trial Wednesday (CNN 2/17)Trump's election bill tops 50 Senate votes, but Democrats could still block it (NBC News 2/17)House passes elections overhaul bill that could make it harder for married women to vote (The 19th News 2/11)Older women are spooked by the economy. Their vote is up for grabs (USA Today 2/16)

Erin Ryan and Sami Sage (Betches Media) watched Pam Bondi testify in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, so you don’t have to. Then they dig into the political moments at the Milan Cortina Olympics, from J.D. Vance’s embarrassing motorcade to the American athletes who dared to speak up against the Trump Administration. They also analyze how Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show success and TPUSA’s counter-programming flop indicate a shift in the culture war. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

IErin and Alyssa dive into the past of the border patrol Napoleon, Greg Bovino. From his embarrassing work in El Centro, to cosplaying as an SS officer, to escalating ICE devastation around the country, this fascist pipsqueak may be our most wannabe tough-guy yet. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Sources:https://archive.is/o7lJd https://newrepublic.com/post/205613/corey-lewandowski-noem-homeland-security https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-trumps-movie-mad-top-goon-gregory-bovino-is-star-of-his-own-horror-show/ https://apnews.com/article/bovino-border-patrol-immigration-los-angeles-chicago-03b908a84106fae80a80b2837625eef7 https://www.borderreport.com/hot-topics/immigration/border-patrol-warns-migrants-against-venturing-into-canals/ https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3136730393/?ref_=tt_vids_vi_1 https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-border-patrol-chief-slams-sanctuary-illegal-immigrant-takEs-life-dui https://nypost.com/2023/07/21/el-pasos-chief-border-patrol-agent-relieved-of-his-command-after-talking-to-congress/ https://calmatters.org/economy/2025/04/border-patrol-records-kern-county/ https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/marimar-martinez-seeks-release-body-camera-footage-shot-by-border-patrol-agent/ https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/snapchat-murder-for-hire-juan-espinoza-martinez-greg-bovino-b2908927.html https://archive.ph/ANoBI https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/minneapolis-shooting-ice-protests-01-26-26#cmkvm294r00003b6p11gho5vs

Erin Ryan and guest host Akilah Hughes lock in and dive deep into the latest Epstein Files dump, following threads between fertility, finances, 4Chan, the FBI, and more. Then they discuss how upcoming entertainment events like the Super Bowl, the Olympics, and the Oscars put athletes and performers in a position they didn’t ask for– but also provide an opportunity that shouldn’t be missed. They wrap up with a petty conversation about Ballerina Farm and the danger of unlearning things we learned more than 100 years ago. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files (BBC 2/1)A list of powerful men named in the Epstein files, from Elon Musk to former Prince Andrew (PBS 2/1)Government says it's fixing thousands of documents in Epstein-related files that may have had victim information (PBS 2/3)

Erin and Alyssa dig into the latest news from the Twin Cities— the senseless tragedy of Alex Pretti’s death, and the inspiring resolve of the Minnesotans who continue to stand up for each other. With Greg Bovino’s “demotion,” are things about to take a turn for the better, or is this cynical political window-dressing from Team Trump? Then, Melania Trump’s movie premiere at the White House’s janky new makeshift room, and Paris Hilton’s fight on Capitol Hill to ban  AI-generated deep fake porn. And of course, we wrap up with Sani-Petty.  Alex Pretti’s Friends and Family Denounce ‘Sickening Lies’ About His Life (NYT 1/25) Republican calls are growing for a deeper investigation into fatal Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti (PBS 1/26) Scoop: Stephen Miller behind misleading claim that Alex Pretti wanted to "massacre" agents (AXIOS 1/27) Trump Defends Noem as She Faces Bipartisan Criticism (WSJ 1/27) Democrats Vow Not to Fund ICE After Shooting, Imperiling Spending Deal (NYT 1/24) Melania’s $75 Million Movie Premiered in a Makeshift Theater (The Daily Beast 1/24) ‘They sold my pain for clicks’: Paris Hilton urges lawmakers to act on nonconsensual deepfakes (The 19th 1/22)

In our 32nd episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the bigoted big mouth, Rush Limbaugh. From having a face for radio, to his obsession with “feminazis” to spouting disinformation about smoking and covid to his very last days, this may be one of our most deplorable guys yet. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Sources: https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/rush-limbaugh https://visitcape.com/rush-limbaughs-cape-girardeau-a-tour-of-the-radio-legends-roots/ https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/rush-limbaugh-dead-trump-ruined-america -1129222/ https://www.stlmag.com/The-Original-Rush-Limbaugh-Biography-Tells-the-Story-of-Missouri-Courtroom-Legend-Rush-Limbaugh-Sr/ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/17/business/media/rush-limbaugh-dead.html https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2009/05/rush-limbaugh200905?srsltid=AfmBOopZzxf3nuOZgNcONoy2P7uWCZnX182fW0lCLqmEW0QgF5ezWlea https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2012/02/23/147299323/law-student-makes-case-for-contraceptive-coverage/ https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2012/03/02/147809138/student-is-outraged-by-rush-limbaugh-calling-her-a-slut-and-prostitute https://www.vanityfair.com/news/daily-news/2012/03/rush-limbaugh-sandra-fluke-obama-apology?_sp=b361603d-59b8-49de-8771-e1f85795940f.1763504275351 https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/can-rush-peter-gabriel-legally-order-limbaugh-to-cease-using-their-songs-101473/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/rush-limbaugh-feminism-feminazis/2021/02/19/3a00f852-7202-11eb-85fa-e0ccb3660358_story.html https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/limbaugh-draws-fire-on-obama-parody/ https://www.newsweek.com/fact-check-did-rush-limbaugh-mock-aids-death-radio-show-1570282 https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=1627887 https://www.espn.com/gen/news/2003/1001/1628537.html https://www.bet.com/article/u945ji/limbaugh-dumped-by-group-hoping-to-buy-rams https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/03/post-limbaugh-next-conservative-kingpin?srsltid=AfmBOorVAZVgaPOjyPUN45HmLjxy-N_fsLDZJ9VTTpBddI_th9OWUozt https://finance.yahoo.com/news/look-rush-limbaugh-fortune-passing-203619163.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFoRip8fz4FHwOH2WCUZPwEuQkW7dzucbZpLzmYo76VRkDnTSXOdVyD0Gal1rlu_JsyOMoGYJi5ciu5Lp9wIGfnullBmfQpywCyqrZ-3W18NUVCvg2G2E_Mz-UcpYS45S2vBsh8FQEWM2gjzZMXKYUh3r9WefakZygmKPkkgrdCc https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-nov-18-et-rush18-story.html https://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/28/us/rush-limbaugh-arrested-on-prescription-drug-charges.html

Journalist and activist Kat Abughazaleh joins Hysteria to talk about her firsthand experience standing up to ICE and how to show up for immigrants in your community. Erin and Alyssa also get into updates from Minnesota and the death of Renee Good, the status of the Epstein files, and how Trump used his first year of presidency to line his own pockets. Then they have a discussion about the TV shows that are keeping them sane, especially the increasingly-popular genre “competency porn.” They wrap up with a petty chat about Kyrsten Sinema’s affair lawsuit and the latest Beckham family drama. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Prosecutors Subpoena Minnesota Democrats as Part of Federal Inquiry (NYT 1/20) Some Minnesota students are missing school because they fear ICE (AXIOS 1/15) Following Renee Good’s killing, her son’s Minneapolis charter school receives right-wing attacks (Sahan Journal 1/15) ‘No longer in my hands’: How Hill Republicans stopped caring about DOJ releasing the Epstein files (Politico 1/19) Amazon CEO says Trump tariffs are driving prices up (Axios 1/20) New York Times Trump Wealth Report TV’s most satisfying escape right now is watching ‘competency porn’ (Washington Post 1/13)

Erin and Alyssa break down how misogyny, ICE, and Renee Good’s death are all inherently intertwined and why the Trump administration is targeting the Twin Cities. Then, Moms First founder Reshma Saujani joins for some good news: Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s historic plan for universal childcare in New York. They also discuss dark money in the political influencer economy, Bob Weir’s legacy, and Atsuko Okatsuka’s new comedy special. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Six Prosecutors Quit Over Push to Investigate ICE Shooting Victim’s Widow (NYT 1/12)Whistles, then gunfire: How the deadly ICE shooting unfolded in Minneapolis (CNN 1/10) Trump administration escalates attack on Minnesota with more immigration agents (The Guardian 1/12) Hochul and Mamdani Announce Plan to Make N.Y. Child Care Universal (NYT 1/8) Thousands of nurses go on strike at several major New York City hospitals (AP 1/12) Washington’s New Lobbyists: Paid Online Influencers With Few Rules (WSJ 1/11) Bertha: Grateful Dead Drag

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the latest Epstein files drop, what happens now that the Obamacare subsidies have expired, Bari Weiss’ new town hall series, and Trump’s crusade against federal childcare funding. Plus they recap the new Netflix show Members Only: Palm Springs and wrap up with Sani-Petty.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show notes: https://apnews.com/article/affordable-care-act-health-subsidies-expire-35060610e82ca3257821c53f2a34ecf6 https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/hhs-freezes-10-billion-child-care-funding-5/story?id=128945422 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/minnesota-fraud-schemes-what-we-know/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://apnews.com/article/abortion-wyoming-ruling-legal-a8396f0ed4a3229eed5e9fea575be63e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cbs-news-free-press-town-hall-series/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8r38ne1x2mo https://www.wired.com/story/epstein-files-whats-in-doj-release-december-19/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/doj-says-it-may-need-a-few-more-weeks-to-finish-release-of-epstein-files?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/2025-09/4.8-Million-People-Will-Lose-Coverage-in-2026-If-Enhanced-Premium-Tax-Credits-Expire.pdf https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/18/politics/epstein-documents-redaction-process?Date=20251218&Profile=CNN&utm_content=1766090812&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a69878730/members-only-netflix-palm-beach-local-reactions/  

In this new series from Lovett or Leave It, Rachel Lindsay joins Jon Lovett to talk about what it’s like to go from being a lawyer, to Bachelor contestant, to the first Black woman to be the Bachelorette. Can you actually find love on these shows? Can you ever trust that it’s real? And what role to do fireball shots play in the process? Plus Rachel reflects on the moment she realized producers were preparing her to lead the franchise, even as they seemed to be worried about racial stereotypes in how she might be perceived by the audience. She talks about the perfect storm that led to Chris Harrison’s fateful interview on Extra which ultimately led to his ouster from the Bachelor world entirely. And Lovett does ask about the fantasy suites, but from a place of concern and confusion, mostly.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. To hear more episodes of Bravo, America!, subscribe to Lovett or Leave It wherever you get your podcasts, or on YouTube.

This week Erin and Alyssa update us on what some of the worst f*cking guys have been up to in 2025. From Elon Musk, JD Vance, Stephen Miller, Marjorie Taylor Greene and more, find out who they think reigns as the worst f*cking guy of 2025. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Sources: https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/07/31/2025/the-217-billion-blunder-new-psi-report-reveals-billions-in-taxpayer-dollars-squandered-by-doge https://www.reuters.com/investigations/meta-is-earning-fortune-deluge-fraudulent-ads-documents-show-2025-11-06/ https://web.archive.org/web/20250918205509/https://www.kskulk.com/antichrist/lecture-1/ https://www.snopes.com/news/2025/06/02/stephen-miller-wife-musk/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/speaker-mike-johnson-daughter-profiled-attending-purity-ball/story?id=105785626

Erin and Alyssa dish on the Vanity Fair profile on Trump’s inner circle, America’s embarrassing response to yet another wave of gun violence, and Erika Kirk’s media blitz. Then they break down all the ways Project 2025 has rolled back the rights of women and lgbtq people this year. They wrap up Solicited Advice, I Feel Petty, and a live reaction to the new Melania Trump documentary trailer. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Project 2025 Tracker: www.project2025.observer Susie Wiles Talks Epstein Files, Pete Hegseth’s War Tactics, Retribution, and More (Vanity Fair 12/16) What we know so far about the Brown University shooting (BBC 12/15) What we know about the Bondi Beach Hanukkah shooting (BBC 12/15) CBS News faces questions after faith-forward town hall with Erika Kirk (Salon 12/14) Project 2026 Declares Open War on Women’s Rights (Ms. 12/13)  

Erin and Alyssa break down Marjorie Taylor Greene’s bullsh*t on 60 Minutes, Trump’s takeover of the Kennedy Center Honors, and Melania’s embarrassing attempt at a children’s storytime. Then comedian Kara Klenk joins for a petty discussion about Angel Trees and performative charity. They also dish some Solicited Advice on celebrating the holidays on a budget, dating in your 20s, and the very best vacuum. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Katie Miller’s Excuse for Free Military House Falls Apart in Damning Police Report (The Daily Beast 12/9) Takeaways from Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ’60 Minutes’ interview Greene says Republicans in Congress make fun of Trump behind his back (The Hill 12/7) At the Kennedy Center Honors, Little Glitz and One Striking Accessory (NYT 12/8) TikTok made Angel Trees a trend. Now it’s making them a scapegoat (Salon 12/1)

In our 30th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the unqualified a** kisser, Kash Patel. From lying about being the lead prosecutor on the Benghazi case, to being a top contender for biggest Trump simp, to his totally normal, not suspicious, relationship with his twenty-something girlfriend, to his unbearable performative masculinity as FBI Director, this may be one of our corniest try-hard guys yet! View a complete list of sources here For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

The Barefoot Contessa herself, Ina Garten, joins Hysteria to give some holiday and hosting advice, including potluck wisdom, host gift etiquette, and the best topics for dinner party discussion. Erin and Alyssa also get into some petty news stories, including Trump’s mystery MRI, Karoline Leavitt’s nasty Thanksgiving feast, and the University of Oklahoma student who flunked a paper after including questionable bible citations. They finished up with a discussion of Wicked: For Good, blind items, and Mormon Wife Whitney Leavitt’s upcoming Broadway debut.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Trump says he’ll release MRI results but doesn’t know what part of his body was scanned (AP News 12/1) OU student claims bad grade is an attack on her faith (Salon 11/30) Melania Trump Announces Muse Films Production Company (The Hollywood Reporter 11/28)

Erin and Alyssa are joined by their producer, Caroline Reston, for a Hysteria Thanksgiving special. They answer juicy questions from the conversation tin, dish out solicited advice on holiday woes, and do an extra petty edition of Sanity Corner.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Erin and Alyssa dive into the past of moronic conspiracy theorist, Alex Jones. From the conspiracy theory bible that inspired Infowars, to spreading 9/11 false flag propaganda that grew his following, to having vein-popping tantrums that would terrify most cardiologists, to owing the Sandy Hook families 1.4 billion dollars, this may be our most hysterical man-baby-guy yet! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Sources: https://www.splcenter.org/resources/extremist-files/alex-jones/ https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/meet-alex-jones-175845/ https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2022/06/politics/alex-jones-infowars-fringe-to-frontline/chapter-01.html http://nbcnews.com/news/us-news/not-fake-news-infowars-alex-jones-performance-artist-n747491 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/04/28/alex-jones-infowars-loses-primary-custody-his-kids/101017394/ https://pagesix.com/2025/03/27/celebrity-news/infowars-conspiracist-alex-jones-and-wife-erika-wulff-divorcing/ https://www.splcenter.org/resources/extremist-files/alex-jones/ https://www.nytimes.com/2022/03/07/us/politics/alex-jones-jan-6-trump.html https://www.cnn.com/2022/01/25/politics/alex-jones-january-6-plead-fifth https://www.splcenter.org/resources/hatewatch/alex-jones-texts-highlight-infowars-overlap-proud-boys/ https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2013/11/alex-jones-americas-top-conspiracy-theorist.html https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/dec/07/alex-jones-infowars-bankruptcy https://www.npr.org/2024/09/24/g-s1-24410/alex-jones-infowars-bankruptcy-sandy-hook-judge https://www.npr.org/2025/02/05/g-s1-46738/infowars-alex-jones-onion-bankruptcy-judge-sandy-hook https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/17/alex-jones-bankruptcy-case https://www.npr.org/2025/08/13/nx-s1-5501648/alex-jones-infowars-receiver https://news.bloomberglaw.com/bankruptcy-law/alex-jones-bankruptcy-doesnt-shield-infowars-assets-judge-says https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6RYT6N4TVrs https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/alex-jones-infowars-store-165-million-1281059/ https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/charliewarzel/we-sent-alex-jones-infowars-supplements-to-a-lab-heres https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2020/attorney-general-james-orders-alex-jones-stop-selling-fake-coronavirus-treatments https://www.splcenter.org/resources/hatewatch/alex-jones-urged-rogan-host-pro-rape-extremist/

Erin and Alyssa give a big update on Epstein news, from Congress’s measure to compel the DOJ to release the files, Megyn Kelly’s disgusting (and confusing) pedophilia apologia, and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Makeover-Apology Tour. Then CNN’s Abby Phillip joins to discuss her new book A Dream Deferred: Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power, and the state of the media landscape one year post-election. They wrap up with some Solicited Advice on dealing with conspiracy theorist boyfriends and the perfect nail color for an important job interview. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Epstein survivors make last-minute push to convince House Republicans to release files (CNN 11/16) Trump Lawyer, 87, Offers Creepy ‘Not a Pedophile’ Defense of Epstein (The Daily Beast 11/15) Marjorie Taylor Greene takes sharp jab at Trump after public fallout (The Hill 11/18) Met Museum unveils 2026 Met Gala theme: ‘Costume Art’ (CNN 11/17) 'Teen Vogue' is moving under Vogue.com — and staffers are being laid off (NPR 11/4)

Progressives are way behind in building a media architecture that supports our movement. The good news is that we have an opportunity to experiment, innovate, and deliver products that cut through the noise and actually make a difference. Erin Ryan hosts Meredith Lynch, creator of The Moment, Tara McGowan, founder and publisher of COURIER Newsroom, Stephanie Valencia, co-founder of Equis and Latino Media Network, and Jessica Valenti, author of the hugely popular Abortion, Every Day newsletter. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.  

Live from Crooked Con, WA Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins Hysteria to share her wisdom on resistance and offer insight into how Democrats can become a “proposition party,” not just the opposition party. Then comedian Suzanne Lambert takes the stage to share some solicited advice on dating in D.C., dealing with conservative men, and workplace fashion. They wrap up with a petty discussion about Republican wigs and Nancy Mace’s latest meltdown. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

The 2024 election closed the book on the old way of thinking about political geography. Famously blue areas moved right. So did famously red ones. We need a new strategy that works as well in supposedly safe states like New Jersey as it does in tossups like North Carolina and Wisconsin. Alyssa Mastromonaco hosts Rep. Sarah McBride (D–DE), Rep. Janelle Bynum (D–OR), Anderson Clayton, chair of the North Carolina Democratic Party, and Ben Wikler, former chair of the Wisconsin Democratic Party to talk about how we can fight our way back to power everywhere on the map. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

In our 28th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi. From stealing orphaned children’s dog, to becoming Trump’s lapdog, to her shady involvement with the Epstein files, to role-playing as Trump’s personal lawyer, this may be our most theatrical sycophant yet!  View a complete list of sources here For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Democrats won big in off-year elections across the country on Tuesday, and Erin and Alyssa give the rundown on all the victories that are giving us hope. They also round up the latest MAGA bullsh*t from Trump’s social security changes to Nancy Mace’s airport freakout. Then they provide some Solicited Advice on dealing with workplace bitterness and how to conquer your pushup goals. They wrap up in the sanity corner with a discussion of the Bruce Springsteen biopic and Jennifer Aniston’s new man. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Trump Administration to Send Only Partial Food Stamp Payments This Month (NYT 11/3) USDA Threatens Stores Giving Discounts to People on Food Stamps (The New Republic 11/3) Red State Workers Could Lose Out on Disability Benefits as Trump Administration Rewrites Eligibility Rules (Pro Publica 10/31) Why the Hell Did JD Vance and Erika Kirk Hug Like That? (The New Republic 10/31) Rep. Nancy Mace berated Charleston airport police due to missing escort, incident report says (CNN 11/1) Trump feels ‘very badly’ for British royal family after Prince Andrew was stripped of titles (The Guardian 11/3)

New York Governor Kathy Hochul joins to discuss the end of SNAP Benefits, ICE raids, and how NYC’s progressive swing affects the rest of the purple state. Astrologer Chani Nicholas also stops by to share insights on the stars, Scorpio season, and what to expect in the sky in 2026 (watch out for August!). Then Erin and Alyssa react to Cheryl Hines’ deeply strange appearance on charisma black hole Katie Miller’s podcast, spoiler alert: they reveal the details of RFK Jr.’s disgusting diet. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. US government says it will stop paying for food aid next week (BBC 10/26) Some new ICE recruits have shown up to training without full vetting (NBC News 10/22) SNAP’s Contingency Reserve Is Available for Regular SNAP Benefits, as USDA and OMB Have Ruled in Past (CBPP 10/27)

Erin and Alyssa dive into the past of the father of white Christian Nationalism, Jerry Falwell. From founding Liberty University, to taking advantage of pregnant teens, to spreading his bigoted and homophobic beliefs like wildfire, this is may be our most shameless guy yet. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Sources: https://wondery.com/shows/liberty-lost/ https://www.britannica.com/biography/Jerry-Falwell https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/jerry-falwell https://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-biography-of-jerry-falwell/ https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/01/inside-jerry-falwell-jr-unlikely-rise-and-precipitous-fall?srsltid=AfmBOoqLERGUjQ07rO9_PVqsOujPeHa3c7TDKqJX5Un4ev1snV7NCqvJ https://www.npr.org/2006/05/15/5519116/timeline-a-half-century-of-falwells-ministry https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1984/09/26/the-rise-of-the-falwell-empire/9dda636e-3475-4b64-899a-650a1d6dbb89/ https://www.nytimes.com/1993/04/07/us/falwell-s-gospel-hour-fined-for-political-activity.html https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/ROA-Times/issues/1993/rt9304/930403/04030069.htm https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2022/01/inside-jerry-falwell-jr-unlikely-rise-and-precipitous-fall?srsltid=AfmBOoqLERGUjQ07rO9_PVqsOujPeHa3c7TDKqJX5Un4ev1snV7NCqvJ https://www.salon.com/2020/12/15/jerry-falwell-jr-funneled-millions-of-dollars-from-nonprofit-liberty-university-to-gop-efforts-rpt/ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2001/sep/19/september11.usa9 https://www.au.org/the-latest/church-and-state/articles/a-troubling-legacy-revealing-the-white/ https://www.thenation.com/article/archive/agent-intolerance/ https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/social-sciences-and-humanities/moral-majority-founded https://www.pewresearch.org/2007/05/17/rev-falwells-moral-majority-mission-accomplished/ https://www.politico.com/magazine/story/2014/05/religious-right-real-origins-107133/ https://theconversation.com/revisiting-the-legacy-of-jerry-falwell-sr-in-trumps-america-79551 https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/law/hustler-magazine-v-falwell https://americanarchive.org/catalog/cpb-aacip-507-0v89g5gw13

Being an American right now is a wild ride. Every day brings a new controversy, with breathless media narratives and the same loud voices rushing in to score political points. Then another Truth Social post drops and the circus moves on. But all that noise is drowning out the actual story. On Crooked Media’s new podcast Runaway Country, veteran journalist Alex Wagner talks to the voices at the center of the headlines: from the fringes of the resistance, to the marrow of MAGA, to the many people who’ve found themselves smack-dab in the crosshairs of a fight they never asked for. Because if you want to understand our unreal times, you’ve got to talk to the very real people who are experiencing it all first-hand. Join Alex as she brings together the stories of everyday Americans trapped in our national car with no brakes, alongside conversations with some of the smartest thinkers in politics. Buckle up, this road could lead anywhere. New episodes every Thursday wherever you get your podcasts, and @RunawayCountryWithAlexWagner on YouTube. Make sure to subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode.

Erin Ryan and guest host Reshma Saujani (Moms First) poke holes in Trump’s flimsy IVF plan, discuss RFK Jr.’s creepy obsession with teenage boys’ sperm counts, and the realities of women leaving the workforce. They also get into the insanity of Trump’s ballroom construction and dissect the differences between the moms with boys and Boy Moms.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Nearly half a million women have left their jobs so far this year. Here’s why, in their own words (CNN 10/17) Embattled Trump Nominee Paul Ingrassia’s Mom Tried to Meet With Lawmakers Who Criticized Her Son (NOTUS 10/21) RFK Jr uses platform during Trump event to go on rant about teenager’s sperm (The Independent 10/17) Trump Unveils Plan to Expand Access to ‘Fertility Insurance’ and IVF Drugs (TIME 10/16)

Erin and Alyssa react to the strangest of Trump’s second “routine yearly checkup” of 2025, the sweeping federal layoffs impacting the CDC, and Katie Porter’s PR nightmare. Then they check in on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s new anti-republican schtick and what will become of Alex Jones now that the Supreme Court has rejected his appeal. The show concludes with a salute to the late Diane Keaton and a peek into what the f*ck is going on with Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Trump's second checkup describes "exceptional health" (AXIOS 10/11) ‘The damage is beyond repair’: The CDC is facing another round of deep staff cuts (CNN Health 10/11) Katie Porter Videos Give California Rivals a New Opening (NYT 10/11) Supreme Court rebuffs Alex Jones’ effort to overturn $1.4 billion Sandy Hook judgment (CNN 10/14) What’s Going On With Marjorie Taylor Greene? (The Atlantic 10/9)

This week, Erin and Alyssa dive into the past of United States Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth. From his sexist ideologies to his drunken antics, cheating scandals to Fox News career, embarrassing failures to incompetent leadership, this is definitely our most inebriated and moronic f*cking guy of all time.   Sources: https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/trumps-pick-for-defense-sec-spent-his-college-years-crusading-against-glorification-of-diversity-and-the-homosexual-lifestyle https://www.espn.com/mens-college-basketball/player/bio/_/id/1506/pete-hegseth https://www.theprincetontory.com/archive-of-past-issues/2001-02-issues/ https://www.theprincetontory.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/2002-0203.pdf https://web.archive.org/web/20060906061815/http://prince-web1.princeton.edu/archives/2002/04/17/opinion/4942.shtml https://ca.news.yahoo.com/princeton-pete-hegseths-views-feminism-100200035.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cucGVycGxleGl0eS5haS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEdD-QaGi5WlZLvE8gowkG7Ad14X48zhy4R2qInWb7qkj9dlc6uVsoC5KsGVkX4mdzcY07MiMmLRCWW5v2TynNakZoZBPEyxCqteSC6qqLjihEHDlF3tSrgP74u69sm4NURXA50GsmA6xfxFrKcN-BZDzpQCVMYshgqhZbnMA2tk&guccounter=2 https://www.dailyprincetonian.com/article/2025/05/princeton-news-pete-hegseth-senior-thesis-plagiarism-allegations https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/ar-AA1uD2gR https://www.propublica.org/article/samuel-alito-luxury-fishing-trip-paul-singer-scotus-supreme-court https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fox-friends-co-host-faces-lawsuit-man-he-hit-axe-n883291 https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/pete-hegseths-drinking-worried-colleagues-fox-news-sources-tell-nbc-ne-rcna181471 https://archive.is/lSPf9#selection-601.0-641.3 https://archive.is/1GJOj https://archive.ph/20250101060614/https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/15/us/trump-pardons.html https://archive.is/T8nCv#selection-2646.0-2646.1 https://www.mediamatters.org/pete-hegseth/fox-news-host-pete-hegseth-donated-ian-smith-candidate-who-killed-someone-drunk https://www.foxnews.com/media/pete-hegseth-vows-send-back-harvard-university-degree-writes-return-sender-diploma https://wng.org/sift/doug-wilson-responds-to-pete-hegseth-affiliation-reports-1755021501 https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/08/politics/video/christian-nationalist-doug-wilson-pam-brown-digvid https://prospect.org/politics/2025-02-05-pete-hegseths-venmo-defense-contractors-unitedhealth/ https://www.the-independent.com/arts-entertainment/music/news/metallica-pentagon-pete-hegseth-video-b2788101.html https://www.vox.com/today-explained-podcast/415145/women-in-combat-ranger-school-pete-hegseth-fitness-standards https://www.whro.org/military-veterans/2025-05-07/the-uss-truman-loses-a-second-fighter-jet-in-just-over-a-week

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Mayci Neeley dishes on her new book, becoming a feminist, and what #MomTok is really like off-screen. Erin and Alyssa also cover Trump’s Ghislaine Maxwell amnesia, Bari Weiss’ CBS News takeover, and the future of the Democratic Party. Finally, in the Sanity Corner, they sound off about the new Taylor Swift album and warn against Instagram Reels Greek yogurt chicken salad recipes.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   It’s Time for Soft Secession (Mother Jones) Americans remain wary of electing a female president, new poll reveals (Politico 10/6) CBS News names Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief (Politico 10/6) Turning Point USA Hosts Campus Event Pushing Death Penalty for Abortion Patients (Abortion, Everyday 10/3) F.D.A. Approves Generic Abortion Pill as Opponents Push Trump for New Restrictions (NYT 10/2) Supreme Court rejects Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal of her criminal conviction (NBC News 10/6)

The Republican-run government has shut down, Trump is using misinformation to blame Democrats, and Erin and Alyssa explain what’s at stake. Then they dive into Ezra Klein’s recent bad takeapalooza, on everything from Charlie Kirk’s legacy to pro-life Democrats. And, of course, there’s the latest Epstein files news, some races to watch in Virginia, and a big week for creeps, overall. They wrap up in the Sanity Corner with a discussion about their excitement for Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning and a petty roast of Ivanka Trump’s Instagram. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Explaining the G.O.P.’s Misleading Talking Point on the Looming Shutdown (NYT 9/29) Ta-Nehisi Coates on Bridging Gaps vs. Drawing Lines (NYT 9/28) RFK Jr. launches FDA review of abortion pill (ABC News 9/24) Musk, Thiel and Bannon named in Epstein docs released by Dems (Axios 9/26) Elon Musk’s Father Accused of Child Sexual Abuse (NYT 9/25) Money manager Howard Rubin detained in sex trafficking case after feds cite hitman threat (CNBC 9/26) Ryan Walters steps down as Oklahoma schools chief to lead anti-teachers union group (The 19th News 9/26) The State of Our Nation: Gauging Americans’ political opinions in 2025 (The 19th* 9/25)

Erin and Alyssa dive into the past of Epstein’s right hand woman: Ghislaine Maxwell. From her father Robert Maxwell’s shady business endeavors and questionable death, to schmoozing her way to the upper echelons of Manhattan’s elite social scene, to trafficking minors for the most famously despicable sex pest of all time, this may be our most depraved, power-hungry pervert yet. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Episode sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-59733623 https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/1992/3/the-sinking-of-captain-bob https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-59733623 https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/1992/3/the-sinking-of-captain-bob https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/1992/3/the-sinking-of-captain-bob https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jun/28/ghislaine-maxwell-jeffrey-epstein-sentencing-abuse https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-59733623 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/aug/10/jeffrey-epstein-life-profile https://nymag.com/nymetro/news/people/n_7912/ https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/08/ghislaine-maxwell-jeffrey-epstein-birthday-gift https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article220097825.html https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/aug/10/jeffrey-epstein-dead-prison-report-latest https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/12/labor-secretary-alex-acosta-is-resigning-as-pressure-mounts-from-jeffrey-epstein-case.html https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/30/business/david-boies-pottinger-jeffrey-epstein-videos.html https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-59733623 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-59736227 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-59527051 https://abcnews.go.com/US/dramatic-testimony-alleged-epstein-victim-carolyn-recounts-maxwells/story?id=81612421 https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/10/17/jeffrey-epstein-survivor-death-overdose-florida-carolyn-andriano/71221137007/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyvn7ee3539o https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdd3pe6189go https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/justice-department-releases-transcripts-of-its-interviews-with-ghislaine-maxwell https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czd049y2qymo https://www.justice.gov/storage/audio-files/Interview%20Transcript/Interview%20Transcript%20-%20Maxwell%202025.07.24-cft%20(Redacted).pdf https://www.justice.gov/storage/audio-files/Interview%20Transcript/Interview%20Transcript%20-%20Maxwell%202025.07.25-cft%20(Redacted).pdf

Candace Owens and her conspiracy theories are propelling her to the top of the podcast charts, and Erin and Alyssa are here to remind you of her ultra-conservative, racist, and wildly problematic past. They also dive into Trump’s dangerous “Autism Announcement,” how Kentucky’s 50/50 custody law is harming women and children, and the Department of Education’s plans for the Semiquincentennial. Then a discussion of MAGA Cosmo-wannabe Evie Magazine’s pop culture to conservative BS pipeline. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. How ICE Raids Are Making It Easier for Civilian Men to Assault Immigrant Women (Teen Vogue 9/22) Divorce Plunged in Kentucky. Equal Custody for Fathers Is a Big Reason Why. (WSJ 9/6) Education Dept. partners with conservative groups for civics programming (WaPo 9/17) A Fact-Check on Trump’s Claims About Tylenol, Vaccines and Autism (NYT 9/22) Trump blames Tylenol for autism. Science doesn't back him up (NPR 9/22)

One week after the death of Charlie Kirk, Erin and Alyssa discuss how the media, elected officials, and FBI Director Kash Patel have (mis)handled the ongoing investigation. They also catch up on the latest Epstein files news, Proposition 50 in California, and New Mexico’s unprecedented new childcare initiative. Then they discuss the thorny taboos and ethics surrounding commercial surrogacy. The episode wraps up in the sanity corner with a chat about The Summer I Turned Pretty finale and some gossip about Elizabeth Gilbert’s controversial new memoir. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Groypers, Helldivers 2, Furries: What Do the Messages Left by Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Killer Actually Mean? (Vanity Fair 9/12) Exclusive: Leaked Messages from Charlie Kirk Assassin (Ken Klippenstein 9/16) 3 takeaways from Kash Patel’s tense oversight hearing (PBS 9/16) FBI Director Kash Patel's social media messaging draws critics during Kirk investigation (CBS 9/15) Here’s how Newsom’s maps are already changing California’s congressional races (Cal Matters 9/16) Belgian Authorities Say $10 Million Supply of Birth Control Has Not Yet Been Destroyed (NY Times 9/12) Senate GOP defeats Schumer’s Epstein gambit (Politico 9/10) New Mexico is the first state to promise free child care for all families (AP News 9/11) The Baby Died. Whose Fault Is It? (Wired 9/3) Commercial Surrogacy: An Overview (PMC 12/29/22)

Editor at large of The 19th* News, Errin Haines, joins to discuss the unexpected candor of Kamala Harris’ upcoming book, the latest consequences of RFK Jr.'s quackery, and the upcoming WNBA playoffs. They wrap up in the Sanity corner with a celebration of pumpkin spice latte season, the Stud Budz, and E. Jean Carroll’s latest win in court.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Note: This episode was recorded before Charlie Kirk was shot.   Meme coins and misogyny: What the dildo-throwing trend at WNBA games can teach us (The 19th* 8/18) Sky's Angel Reese trade rumors gain steam with stunning quote from WNBA exec (Sporting News 9/9) HHS responds to report about autism and acetaminophen (NPR 9/6) The new COVID vaccine rules leave parents with more questions than answers (The 19th* 9/2) Kamala Harris opens up on the 'recklessness' of Biden's re-election bid (NBC 9/10)

Introducing our hit YouTube series This F*cking Guy to our podcast feed!  Each episode, Erin and Alyssa pick one of America's worst people and catch you up to speed on the messes they've made, dig into their horrible pasts and expose what losers and clowns they really are. Think of it as half history, less than half roast, with a hearty sprinkling of 'why are you like this' on top.   This week's episode dives into the past of the chaos muppet herself, US Congresswoman Nancy Mace. From her freaky obsession with trans people to her desperate attempts to kiss Trump's a**, is Nancy our most attention-seeking guy yet? For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.     Episode sources

Taylor Swift is engaged, Trump is tormenting the Federal Reserve, Texas Republicans are trying to mandate Christian teachings in public schools, and Erin Ryan and guest-host Megan Gailey are here to talk about it. Then they unpack how the debate of what spaces should be child-free might just be anti-women. Next, KCRW’s Evan Kleiman joins to discuss the state of public media, the impact of ICE raids on restaurants in LA, and her favorite summer recipes. They wrap up with a discussion in the Sanity Corner about the return of the football season, the fabulous Katseye Gap ad, and the KPop Demon Hunters phenomenon. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Cook to sue Trump over order to fire her from Federal Reserve (BBC 8/26) Ken Paxton wants zero exceptions to Ten Commandments law in Texas schools (Chron 8/25) A.I.-Driven Education: Founded in Texas and Coming to a School Near You (NYT 7/27) Trump orders colleges to prove they don’t consider race in admissions (AP 8/7) Tennis Player Emma Raducanu Asked For A Crying Child To Be Removed From The Audience, And The Comments Are HEATED (Buzzfeed 8/12)

The Hunting Wives star Katie Lowes joins to give the scoop on Netflix’s latest soapy sapphic mystery, her friendship with Shonda Rhimes, and learning to shoot a gun on set. Erin and Alyssa also discuss Melania’s pathetic attempt at diplomacy, Gavin Newsom’s Trump-trolling social media blitz, and why women are leaving the workplace. They also sound off on the male NFL cheerleader culture war and the Oval Office’s new MAGA merch closet. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Melania Trump Appeals to Putin to Protect Children (NYT 8/18) 5 things to know about Gavin Newsom’s plan to redraw California’s election maps (Cal Matters 8/18) Why So Many Women Are Quitting the Workforce (Time 8/4) Study finds giving pregnant women cash transfers cuts infant mortality in half (Oxford 8/18)

And Just Like That writer and producer Samantha Irby joins to discuss the final season, the internet backlash, and what she really thinks about Aidan. Erin and Alyssa also dish on Pete Hegseth's praises for his bigoted pastor, Donald Trump’s messy takeover of DC’s police, and how school choice is ruining education funding in Arizona. They wrap with a scathing roast of Katie Miller’s ridiculous new podcast for conservative moms.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reposts video of pastors saying women shouldn't vote (NPR 8/9) U.S. Air Force to deny early retirement benefits to some transgender service members (NPR 8/8) Restoring Confederate memorial to cost $10M: Army official (The Hill 8/7) Trump federalizes DC police, deploys National Guard (NBC Washington 8/11) Nudity on Oklahoma superintendent’s office TV was just a mishap, state House speaker suggests (The 19th 8/7) LA County CEO paints bleak financial picture; public hospital closure a possibility (LAist 8/5) Public schools are closing as Arizona’s school voucher program soars (Washington Post 8/5)

This week, New York Governor Kathy Hochul stood with the Texas Democrats in their fight against corrupt Republican gerrymandering. Today, she joins Hysteria to talk about fighting fire with fire, her own redistricting plans for New York, and how her state is handling Trump 2.0. Erin and Alyssa also discuss Trump’s atrocious plans to build a White House ballroom, Marjorie Taylor Greene and Nancy Mace’s latest pick-me BS, and a roundup of new reproductive rights threats around the country.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Experts Raise Concerns Over Trump’s White House Ballroom Renovation Plans (NY Times 8/3) Nancy Mace Announces Run for Governor of South Carolina (NY Time 8/4) Miss United States Files Restraining Order Against GOP Rep. Cory Mills (Drop Site 8/5) Marjorie Taylor Greene says Republican party has lost touch with its base (The Guardian 8/4) Arkansas AG Threatens to Sue Sites for Providing Info About Abortion Pills (Autonomy News 11/2) Idaho’s OBGYNs Are Jumping Ship (Jezebel 8/1) Trump moves to bar nearly all abortions at Veterans Affairs hospitals (WaPo 8/4) OB-GYN group won't take federal funds over Trump policies (Axios 8/1) Trump’s cynical bait-and-switch on IVF (CNN 8/4)

America’s got a long and shameful history with eugenics, and, while history doesn’t repeat itself, it rhymes. As white supremacist ideology permeates everything from Silicon Valley startups to domestic policy in 2025, is it really that far-fetched to notice it in that American Eagle “good jeans” ad featuring Sydney Sweeney? This week, Akilah Hughes joins Erin to break it all down. They also discuss Candace Owens’ low-key hilarious legal battle with the Macrons, MAGA politicians getting their karma, and The Nelk Boys' Netanyahu interview– the children that were left behind are now 30-year-old male podcasters. They wrap up with a petty rant about modern attention spans and how South Park is maybe the only TV show doing it right. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Get tickets to CROOKED CON November 6-7 in Washington, D.C at http://crookedcon.com Listen to Akilah’s New podcast, How Is This Better? Netanyahu’s appearance on popular Nelk Boys podcast draws criticism from right and left online (NBC NEWS 7/22) The Macrons v Candace Owens: lawsuit marks new phase in battle against conspiracy theories (The Guardian 7/26) Oklahoma’s Trump-Loving, Bible-Thumping Superintendent Faces Porn Probe (Rolling Stone 7/26) Texas GOP Rep. Giovanni Capriglione admits affair, denies abortion allegations (Texas Tribune 7/25) Project 2025’s Paul Dans will challenge Lindsey Graham in South Carolina Republican primary (The Guardian 7/28) American Eagle sparks backlash for touting Sydney Sweeney's 'great jeans' (NBC News 6/28)

JD Vance meets with Rupert Murdoch shortly before the bombshell Wall Street Journal piece on Trump’s letter to Epstein, Trump’s swollen ankles raise new questions about his health, Andrew Tate is accused, yet again, of assault, and Coldplay concerts are ground zero for cheating. Then Erin and Alyssa find some sanity in Indigo Girls concerts and podcasts about the history of Mongols. Plus, author Bridget Read stops by to discuss her new book Little Bosses Everywhere: How the Pyramid Scheme Shaped America. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Trump Was Diagnosed With Chronic Venous Insufficiency. What Is It? (NYT 7/17) White House Tries to Shake Off Trump’s Bizarre Hand Make-Up (Daily Beast 7/16) JD Vance Visited the Murdochs Right Before the WSJ Dropped Trump’s Letter to Epstein (Esquire 7/21) Trump and Epstein Photo Is Placed Near U.S. Embassy in London as Protesters Rally Against President’s U.K. Visits (Time 7/21) JD Vance to spend summer vacation in UK countryside spot beloved by A-listers after Disney disaster: report (The Independent 7/21) Lauren Southern, Former Right-Wing Commentator, Says Andrew Tate Assaulted Her (NYT 7/17) Unpacking the Fallout From Coldplay Exposing Astronomer CEO's Alleged Affair (E! News 7/21)

E. Jean Carroll joins to dish on beating Trump in court, what it was like to go camping with Fran Lebowitz, and how to give the best advice. Erin and Alyssa also round up the latest Epstein files insanity, Elon Musk and Greg Abbott's “intimate” emails, and the future of student loans. Then they take a trip to the sanity corner to discuss Lena Dunham’s new show Too Much, and children’s TV theme music that goes too hard. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Read Not My Type: One Woman Vs. a President Sign up to run for office: votesaveamerica.com/run Texas camp leader waited over an hour after flood warning to evacuate (The Guardian 7/14) What the Republicans’ New Policy Bill Means for Higher Education (NYT 7/3) Why Gov. Greg Abbott Won’t Release His Emails With Elon Musk (ProPublica 7/14) Wife of Texas AG Ken Paxton files for divorce ‘on biblical grounds’ (CNN 7/10) VP Vance visits Disneyland as protesters gather nearby (OC Register 7/12) Trump comes to Pam Bondi’s defense on Epstein: ‘She’s really done a very good job’ (Politico 7/15)

After the devastating floods in central Texas, Erin and Alyssa reflect on the tragic loss of life, what went wrong, and what it means to “politicize a tragedy.” Then, journalist T.J. Raphael joins for a discussion about her new podcast Liberty Lost, a heart-wrenching investigation into the dystopian birthing home run out of Liberty University. They wrap up in the Sanity Corner to rave about Summer produce and Love Island USA. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Listen to Liberty Lost: https://wondery.com/shows/liberty-lost/ How state lawmakers should respond to Central Texas floods (Dallas Morning News 7/8) What to know about the flash floods in Texas that killed over 100 people (AP News 7/7) National Weather Service defends its flood warnings amid fresh scrutiny of Trump staff cuts (NBC News 7/6)  

Chelsea Clinton joins Hysteria to discuss health advocacy in the MAHA era and the state of reproductive healthcare under Trump 2.0. Erin and Alyssa also get into the latest on Charlie Kirk’s misogynistic agenda, the tacky Bezos/Sanchez Venetian wedding, and whether doomsday preppers are onto something. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Jeff Bezos alters Venice wedding plans after threat of inflatable crocodiles (The Guardian 6/24) ‘More Babies and Beef Tallow, Less Blue Hair and Birth Control’ Seventy-two hours with America’s most ambitious young conservative women. (The Cut 6/17) Republican representative’s ectopic pregnancy clashes with Florida abortion law (The Guardian 6/22) Cassidy, in Break With Kennedy, Calls for Vaccine Meeting Delay (NYT 6/24) They’re not your typical ‘preppers,’ but thousands look to them for survival tips (The 19th 6/10)

Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota Peggy Flanagan joins Hysteria to share about the tragic shootings in her state and honor the legacy of her friend and colleague, State Representative Melissa Hortman. Erin and Alyssa also discuss the latest on RFK Jr.'s vaccine quakery, new (bad) discrimination rules in VA hospitals, and their skepticism of Amy Coney Barrett’s drift to the left. They wrap up with a petty conversation about shopping cart etiquette and the atrocious styling in Ryan Murphy’s latest adaptation.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Southern Baptists move to end same-sex marriage in the US (BBC 6/11) ‘Extremely disturbing and unethical’: new rules allow VA doctors to refuse to treat Democrats, unmarried veterans (The Guardian 6/16) !RFK Jr. replaced everyone on the CDC's vaccine panel. Here's why that matters (NPR 6/13) Baby of Georgia woman who was kept on life support has been delivered: Report (USA Today (USA Today 6/17) A ‘formidable public servant.’ Who was Melissa Hortman, the Minnesota state representative assassinated in her home? (CNN 6/14) The suspect in the shooting of 2 Minnesota lawmakers had a 'hit list' of 45 officials (NPR 6/16) How Amy Coney Barrett Is Confounding the Right and the Left (NYT 6/15) Supreme Court upholds Tennessee’s youth transgender care ban (The Hill 6/18)

Lieutenant Governor of California Eleni Kounalakis joins Hysteria to talk about ICE, protests, and where California stands amidst threats from Trump. Erin, Alyssa, and Comedian and friend of Hysteria Kara Klenk also discuss Trump’s Super Sweet Seventy-Ninth birthday parade, the No Kings protests, and Evie Magazine’s Father’s Day gift guide.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Go to votesaveamerica.com/nokings to sign up for a No Kings event near you Troops deployed to LA will cost $134M, Pentagon predicts (Politico 6/10) Lack of coordination over military deployment poses ‘significant’ challenge as immigration protests continue (LA Times 6/10) Everything we know about the LA protests (BBC 6/9) Los Angeles formally adopts sanctuary city law. Here's what that means (LAist 1/4/2024) Army says Trump's military parade could cause $16 million in damage to Washington streets (NBC 5/31) 5 things $45 million could pay for instead of a massive military parade (SPLC 6/6)

Erin and Alyssa break down the Big Beautiful Bill, how a new change to EMTALA will threaten the lives of pregnant people, and Trump supporters' complaints about getting what they voted for. Then a conversation about how some people would like to see “modesty” come back in style– for better or worse. Then they wrap up in the Sanity Corner with their initial thoughts on And Just Like That and Love Island USA. Listen to Inside 2025 now and get access to even more exclusive content, including Erin on Terminally Online this Saturday—just subscribe at crooked.com/friends. Trump rescinds guidance protecting women in need of emergency abortions (The Guardian 6/3) How Trump’s ‘one, big, beautiful’ tax bill could impact programs for women and children (The 19th News 5/22) A Missouri Town Was Solidly Behind Trump. Then Carol Was Detained. (NYT 5/28) 2024 was the year of Mormon women (Washington Post 12/16) For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.  

The Hysteria team is off this week. But we’re excited to bring you a recent episode of Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams. In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, we’ve watched Republicans erode American democracy with alarming speed. While this political moment may feel unprecedented, it isn’t new. America has dealt its share of far-right movements, fascist provocateurs, and anti-democratic threats. But time and again, heroes have risen to meet those moments. In this episode, Stacey unpacks how we’ve fought fascism before – and won. She’s joined by the host of MSNBC’s The Rachel Maddow Show and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism. Subscribe to Assembly Required wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Learn & Do More: Be Curious: History can be an extremely useful tool to help us navigate the present. Pick up Rachel Maddow’s book Prequel — now available in paperback anywhere books are sold. Also pick up the Assembly Required Recommended Read: The Dictator’s Learning Curve by William Dobson. Solve problems: The best thing we can do right now is show up and use our voices. There are two key ways to do this. First: call your representatives! Democrat, Republican, Independent — it doesn’t matter. Tell them where you stand and why it matters. Second: get involved locally. Join a protest, volunteer to support a community that is particularly vulnerable right now, donate to a grassroots group in your area. Change starts with showing up, so let’s get to work. Do Good: Not only has Trump waged a war on books, he’s waged a war on independent businesses. So if you’re interested in reading any of the books I mentioned today, or want to pick up our weekly recommended reading, purchase them at a local bookstore. If there isn’t a local option near you, or you just prefer the convenience of online shopping, check out small businesses that operate online — like Octavia’s Bookshelf.

Erin and Alyssa discuss the latest on the fertility clinic bombing in Palm Springs, the horrific consequences of Georgia’s strict 6-week abortion ban, and the Liver King. Then The Atlantic’s Sophie Gilbert joins to chat about her new book Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves, they talk about everything from the impact of Spice-Girls-feminism to the rise of the #girlboss.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Girl on Girl: How Pop Culture Turned a Generation of Women Against Themselves by Sophie Gilbert Georgia mother says she is being forced to keep brain-dead pregnant daughter alive under abortion ban law (NBC News 5/15) 25-year-old suspect in fertility clinic bombing left behind ‘anti-pro-life’ writings, officials say (AP 5/18) Trump tells Walmart to ‘eat the tariffs’ as retailer expects prices to increase (CNN 5/17) Walmart Selling Solid Gold Bars Is the Recession Indicator We Didn’t See Coming (Rolling Stone 5/16) Judge overturns Michigan’s 24-hour waiting period before an abortion (CNN/AP 5/13) The Tech Guys Are Fighting. Literally. (NYT 5/16) The ‘Manosphere’? It’s Planet Earth. (NYT 2/1) The Liver King story chillingly shows how bad role models are manufactured (The Independent 5/13)

The new American pope is here, Trump is fast-tracking white South African refugees, the Sean “Diddy” Combs trial has begun, and Erin and Alyssa are here to break it down. They also do a deep dive into wellness influencer Casey Means, who might just be the next U.S. surgeon general. They wrap up with a conversation about Karoline Leavitt’s super mom status and Adidas’ new down syndrome accessible shoe program. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. “She Was Tearful About It”: The Nuances of Casey Means’s Medical Exit and Antiestablishment Origins (Vanity Fair 5/9) Casey Means: influencer, RFK Jr favorite – and Trump’s pick for surgeon general (The Guardian 5/11) How a post #MeToo law opened the floodgates for allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs (NPR 5/7) The trial of Sean Combs: What you need to know (NPR 5/12)  Quakers march against Trump’s crackdown on immigrants, carrying on a long tradition (LA Times 5/11) Episcopal Church says it won’t help resettle white South Africans granted refugee status in US (AP News 5/12) Pope Leo XIV calls for Gaza ceasefire in first Sunday message (Al Jazeera 5/11) Pope calls for journalists to be released from prison (BBC 5/12)

Erin and Alyssa are together IN PERSON to discuss the latest news from the Texas bill that would mandate wastewater testing for mifepristone, to how Janet Mills’ resistance to funding cuts paid off, to a preview of the papal conclave. Then Parker Molloy, author of The Present Age newsletter, joins for a conversation about the problems with the mainstream media’s coverage of the Trump administration’s attacks on transgender youth. Finally, in Sani-Petty they discuss podcasts that are keeping them sane.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. The Debt Gala Assigned Media Erin in the Morning   'We won': Maine Gov. Mills celebrates state's legal settlement with USDA over funding freeze (WMTW 5/2) NIH cancels participation in Safe to Sleep campaign that decreased infant deaths (Stat  4/30) Former Vice President Pence defends Constitution after getting Profile in Courage Award (AP 5/5) Bizarre Texas Bill Wants to Test the Water for Birth Control, Abortion Pills (Jezebel 4/23) Major News Outlets Can't Bring Themselves to Call Conversion Therapy What It Is (The Present Age 5/5) Who are the main contenders to be the next pope? (Al Jazeera 5/5) Vatican to deactivate mobile phone signal ahead of secret meeting to elect new pope (CNN 5/6)

Erin and Alyssa unpack how the suspension of the de minimis exemption will affect our shopping habits, Trump’s exploitation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, and conservative women’s media desire to “make America hot again.” Then the Pitt’s Katherine LaNasa, aka Nurse Dana, joins to talk about the making of America’s favorite TV show and where she drew inspiration from for her kick ass character. They finish up with a very petty examination of Bill Belichick’s age-gap relationship. Trump is ending this tariff loophole for low-cost packages. Here’s what that could mean for consumers (PBS 4/24) Trump’s Tariffs Prompt Wave of Lawsuits as States and Businesses Fight Back (NYT 4/27) The Women Who Want to Make America Hot Again (Glamour 4/25) Now comes the ‘womanosphere’: the anti-feminist media telling women to be thin, fertile and Republican (Guardian 4/24)   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Donald Trump has waged a war on children, and activist and founder of Moms First, Reshma Saujani, joins to discuss how the administration's policies harm mothers. Erin and Alyssa also cover Pete Hegseth’s leaky group chats, RFK Jr.’s plans to create a registry of autistic Americans, and the future of the Take It Down Act. They wrap it up in the sanity corner with praise for Jack Shlossberg’s TikTok and uplifting news from the Professional Women's Hockey League.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. What to Know About Pope Francis’ Death (NYT 4/21) Elon Musk says he's taking a step back from DOGE after Tesla "blowback" (AXIOS 4/22) Trump backed a bill on nonconsensual intimate images — but he fired its enforcers (The 19th* 4/17) Exclusive: The White House is looking to replace Pete Hegseth as defense secretary (NPR 4/21) Internal budget document reveals extent of Trump’s proposed health cuts (WaPo 4/16) Kennedy Claimed Autism ‘Destroys’ Lives. Autistic People Disagree. (NYT 4/18) White House Assesses Ways to Persuade Women to Have More Children (NYT 4/21) Larry David: My Dinner With Adolf (NYT 4/21)    

RFK Jr. is gutting the CDC, Elon Musk has a breeding fetish, Speaker Mike Johnson does not want new mothers to vote in Congress, and Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are here to break it down. They also dive into how Trump’s tariffs are impacting the luxury goods economy and whether anyone wants to buy a Louis Vuitton bag made in Texas. They wrap up in the Sanity Corner with some petty commentary about Cheryl Hines and JD Vance. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. The Tactics Elon Musk Uses to Manage His ‘Legion’ of Babies—and Their Mothers (WSJ 4/15) Rep. Pettersen says it was 'difficult' decision to bring infant son to House floor to fight for proxy voting (ABC 4/2) CDC's cruise ship inspectors laid off amid bad year for outbreaks (CBS News 4/10) HHS taps anti-vaccine activist to look at debunked links between autism and vaccines, sources say (NBC NEWS 3/26) 'A pretty stark moment for us,' Milwaukee health officials denied federal assistance in ongoing lead crisis (ABC Wisn 4/14)

Samantha Bee joins Alyssa Mastromonaco to discuss the latest on Trump’s tariffs, I.C.E. 's partnership with the I.R.S., and Laura Loomer in the Oval Office. They also have an honest conversation about their journey through menopause, which is a struggle for everybody, even Oprah. Then Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett joins for some real talk about D.O.G.E., the stock market, and Elon Musk.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Listen to Samantha Bee’s How To Survive Menopause special here I.R.S. Agrees to Share Migrants’ Tax Information With ICE (NYT 4/8) Between tariffs and survival, American business owners are doing alarming math (NPR 4/7) Trump Family’s Cash Registers Ring as Financial Meltdown Plays Out (NYT 4/5) White House advisers have kept Laura Loomer at bay for months. Then, Trump invited her in (CNN 4/5) ‘I screamed and the world listened’: how astronaut Amanda Nguyen survived rape to fight for other victims (The Guardian 3/5)

Samantha Bee joins Hysteria to talk reproductive health funding, special elections, and the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. They don’t feel bad for criticizing Kristi Noem’s outfits, and they do feel a little bad that Elise Stefanik lost her cabinet position. Sam also gets in touch with her Canadian roots and gives the inside perspective on how America’s craziness is affecting our neighbors to the North. Then comedian Kiran Deol chats with Alyssa about some more hopeful, uplifting news stories. They wrap up with a Sanity Corner discussion of Shen Yun and figure skating. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Watch Kiran Deol's special starting April 9th - https://www.comedydynamics.com/catalog/kiran-deol-joysuck/ Alysa Liu figure skating (Instagram) Shen Yun: The Dark Side of a Dance Troupe (NYT 4/2) Canadians Know Americans. They Don’t Want to Be One. (NYT 3/22) Comic Amber Ruffin cut from White House correspondents’ event after angering Trump team (AP 3/31) Inside Trump's shock decision to pull the plug on Elise Stefanik's nomination (NBC News 3/28) Taxpayers had to foot Kristi Noem’s huge travel bill last year, new data shows (Independent 3/30) Human rights groups rebuke Kristi Noem’s visit to El Salvador prison: ‘political theater’ (The Guardian 3/27) Usha Vance Greenland Plans Changed After People Refused to Meet Her: Report (Newsweek 3/28) Newly Approved Tartan Design Memorializes Those Persecuted Under Scotland’s Witchcraft Act (The Wild Hunt 2/19)

Monica Lewinsky and Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow join for a very special episode of Hysteria. Mallory and Alyssa discuss Trump’s systematic dismantling of the Department of Education, Lisa Murkowski’s scathing read of the Republican Party, and their media diets. Then Monica shares behind-the-scenes stories from her new podcast and what reclaiming means to her. They wrap up with a petty rant about Usha Vance and a wholesome story of community coming together. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   USDA cancels $500M in food deliveries, leaving food banks scrambling (WaPo 3/24) Greenland’s leader says US officials’ visit is ‘highly aggressive.’ Trump says it’s ‘friendliness, not provocation’ (CNN 3/24) GOP Senator Slams Republicans for Being “Afraid” of Elon Musk (The New Republic 3/19)  Trump demands Maine governor apologize — or the state will face consequences (Politico 3/22)  ‘A dark day’ for American children: Trump issues order to kill the Department of Education (The 19th 3/20)

Alyssa Mastromonaco and guest host Errin Haines (The 19* News) dive into federal budget cuts, criminal abortion charges in Texas, and egg trafficking at the border. Then, Megan Gailey joins for a March Madness panel to discuss Juju Watkins, Paige Bueckers, and their predictions for the NCAA Basketball tournament. They also chat about The White Lotus, the fall of Forever 21, and daylight savings time. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Trump signs GOP’s 6-month government funding bill passed by Congress (PBS 3/15) Texas midwife arrested for allegedly providing abortions amid state’s near-total ban (The Gaurdian 3/17) Border Patrol Has Seized More Eggs Than Fentanyl So Far This Year (Newsweek 3/17) Forever 21 is bankrupt, again. This time actually could be forever (NPR 3/17) Teenagers Say Girls Are Equal to Boys in School, or Are Ahead (NYT 3/13) 'Beyond the Gates' makes and reflects Black history at a critical time on screen and off (NBC 2/25) A 14-Year-Old Just Became the Youngest Player in NWSL History (Sports Illustrated 3/16)

America is in retrograde, and Errin Haines of The 19th* News and Alyssa Mastromonaco are here to talk about it. They discuss the latest on the dismantling of the Department of Education, Kamala Harris’s next political move, and the consequences of resistance under Trump. Then, internationally recognized leader in reproductive health and board-certified gynecologist Dr. Karen Tang joins to talk about perimenopause and hormone replacement therapy and answer listener questions. They wrap up with their honest review of Meghan Markle’s new Netflix show and their other current TV favorites. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Menopause practitioner database  Breonna Taylor’s mother remembers (The 19th 3/12) Democrats unveil bill to reinstate veterans fired in Trump workforce cuts (The Hill 3/10) USDA pauses funding to University of Maine after Trump clash with governor (The Hill 3/11) D.C.'s Black Lives Matter mural will be erased. Look back at the iconic street painting (NPR 3/8) ‘She is evil’: Amy Coney Barrett under attack by right wing after USAid ruling (The Guardian 3/8) Tony Hinchcliffe, comedian who sparked controversy at Trump rally, lands Netflix deal (CNN 3/10) Kamala Harris sets a deadline for her next move (Politico 3/7) Education Department prepares to lay off roughly half its staff (NBC 3/11)

Betches co-founder Sami Sage joins Alyssa Mastromonaco to dig into Trump’s Joint Address to Congress. They discuss his speech’s glaring hypocrisy, the exploitation of his guests’ trauma, and the democratic response. They also chat about the Resistance Rangers standing up for national parks, the wrath J.D. Vance faced on his ski trip to Vermont, and their love for Kate Hudson in her new show Running Point. Then, Alyssa interviews Elisa Lane, a farmer from Maryland impacted by Trump’s erratic funding freezes.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Support Elisa: https://www.twobootsfarm.com/ Trump's 'State of the Union' address: Where lawmakers, guests and everyone else will sit (USA Today 3/3) Warning That Trump Will ‘Make You Pay,’ Slotkin Gives Democratic Response (NYT 3/5) Thousands Gather at National Parks Across U.S. to Protest Job Cuts (NYT 3/1) Sugarbush's 'Snow Reporter' Critiqued Vance as He Visited (Seven Day 3/3) USDA releases $20 million in frozen funds to honor farmer contracts (Farm Futures 2/21)

The House passed a GOP budget framework, Elon Musk attended the first White House Cabinet meeting, and Alyssa Mastromonaco and guest host Akilah Hughes have a LOT of opinions. They also discuss the trickle-down effect of Trump’s executive orders on a state level, the Republican obsession with transgender athletes in the NCAA, and the modern resistance at town halls across the country. Luckily, Jane Fonda’s SAG Awards speech and a heartwarming story about The Metropolitan Museum of Art are keeping them sane.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   The Singular Charm of Parker Posey (NYT 2/24) Musk to join Trump’s first White House Cabinet meeting (The Hill 2/25) Texas wants the NCAA to start ‘sex-screening’ its student athletes (The 19th 2/21) Missouri Bill Would Create Registry of Pregnant Women "At Risk" of Having An Abortion (Abortion, Everyday 2/18) GOP lawmakers seek to remove rape, incest exemption from West Virginia’s near total abortion ban (West Virginia Watch 2/21) At Testy Town Halls, Republicans Take Heat for Trump’s Bold Moves (WSJ 2/21) What to Know About Janet Mills, the Maine Governor Who Told Trump, ‘See You in Court’ (NYT 2/22) He’s a Security Guard at the Met. Now His Work Is Showing There. (NYT 1/8)

Betches co-founder Sami Sage joins Alyssa Mastromonaco to discuss the MAGA madness from RFK Jr.’s anti-SSRI crusade to the DOGE-fueled staffing purges. Then they have a sani-petty extravaganza with Suzanne Lambert, aka liberal Regina George, and senior producer Caroline Reston. They feel petty about the Elon Musk Ashley St. Clair baby drama and White Lotus theme music, but Jack Shlossberg’s social media return is keeping them sane! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. RFK Jr. Goes After Widely Used Antidepressants, Claiming They Could Be A Threat To Americans (Vanity Fair 2/15) Social Security head resigns over DOGE data push (AXIOS 2/18) Food Head at FDA Resigns, Citing Numerous Job Cuts (Bloomberg 2/18) Howard University Makes History as First HBCU to Achieve Top Research Status (Diverse Education 2/13) ‘We’ll never run out of avocado toast’: Danes launch petition to buy California (SF Chronicle 2/11) "It Sounds Like It Could Be A Bit": Rob Lowe Shares New Update On St. Elmo's Fire 2 (Screen Rant 2/8) ‘Goonies 2 is officially in the Works With Steven Spielberg Producing (Variety 2/14)

Alyssa Mastromonaco is joined by Errin Haines from The 19th to discuss Trump’s (obvious) failed promise to protect women, Nancy Mace’s insanity on the house floor, DOGE’s attacks on the Department of Education, and the gutting of The Kennedy Center’s board. They also are feeling petty af about Bridget Jones's Diary, but at least Martha Stewart’s revival is keeping them sane. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Military freezes sexual assault prevention training after Trump executive order on DEI (LA Times 2/7)  Federal Office on Violence Against Women removes funding opportunities from website (The 19th 2/7) Laverne Cox Gives Powerful Speech Against Trump Agenda at SCAD TVfest: ‘They Are Committed to Eradicating Trans People from Public Life’ (Variety 2/7) Nancy Mace makes House speech accusing ex-fiancé, others of raping women (WaPo 2/11) Musk Team Announces Millions in Cuts to Education Dept. Amid Legal Pushback (NYT 2/11) The 19th Explains: Can Trump eliminate the Department of Education? (The 19th* 2/6) Trump Names Loyalist Interim Leader of Kennedy Center as He Strengthens His Grip (NYT 2/10) Martha Stewart’s First Book Finds New Fans (NYT 2/4)

Errin Haines from the 19th News joins Hysteria to analyze the latest news from Washington, including Trump’s DEI panic, the status of Tulsi Gabbard and RFK Jr.’s senate confirmations, and Elon Musk’s sticky fingerprints. They also give a reproductive healthcare update discussing anti-abortion advocates' attempt to use environmental policy to their advantage, New York’s shield laws being put to the test, and the eerie foreshadowing for the future of HIPAA laws. They also balance out the horrors by sharing their love for Jalen Hurts, Beyonce, Bob Weir, and Debbie Allen. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Eagles Quarterback Jalen Hurts Says Women ‘Lack the Respect They Deserve’ (People 3/21) Exclusive: Musk aides lock workers out of OPM computer systems (Reuters 2/2) Breaking: Trump is Scrubbing HIPAA Info off HHS Website (Abortion Everyday 1/3) ‘Using the devil’s own tools against them': Abortion opponents turn to environmental laws (Politico 1/30) New York Doctor Indicted in Louisiana for Sending Abortion Pills There (NYT 1/31) Third Black Hawk crew member involved in deadly crash near DC airport identified (NPR 2/1)

Trump has been in office for less than two weeks, and he has already frozen (and unfrozen) essential federal funds, packed his executive orders with anti-abortion B.S., tried to push government employees out of their jobs with “buyouts,” and Erin and Alyssa are here to talk about it. They also talk about RFK Jr.’s hot mess Senate confirmation hearings, the future of NIH gender-related research, and a potential alternative to mifepristone. Then author and activist Julissa Arce joins to discuss Trump’s immigration policy, ICE raids, and the nuances of the undocumented experience.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Resources discussed in the episode: The Border Chronicle Fair Immigration Reform Movement JD Supra Trump Reinstates Longstanding Republican Anti-Abortion Policy (NYT 1/24) Trump reaffirms support for anti-abortion movement at the March for Life (The 19th 1/24) New Research Finds Potential Alternative to Abortion Pill Mifepristone (NYT 1/23) Trump’s ban on funds to ‘promote gender ideology’ could threaten hundreds of NIH research projects (Science 1/24) Mass arrests in nationwide US immigration crackdown (BBC 1/27)

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand joins Hysteria to talk about the future of the Equal Rights Amendment under Trump, her goals for her role as chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, and honor the memory of Cecile Richards. Erin and Alyssa also review Trump’s executive orders from his first days in office and question if any of them will actually improve the economy (spoiler alert: they won’t). Tracking Trump's executive orders: What he's signed so far (Axios 1/21) What Trump supporters believe and expect (Pew 11/13) Biden Proclaims That The Equal Rights Amendment Is The Law Of The Land—But What Does That Mean? (Vanity Fair 1/18)   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Comedian Michaela Watkins joins Hysteria to discuss the impacts of the LA fires one week after they began and how the community has shown up to provide relief. Erin and Alyssa also recap the insanity of the Pete Hegseth confirmation hearings and Zuckerberg sucking up to Joe Rogan. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Support California wildfire relief efforts with a donation to Vote Save America & Crooked Ideas Action Fund: votesaveamerica.com/relief   Hegseth’s views on women in combat, infidelity and more — in his own words (AP News 1/14) Trump Supporters Go All In for Pete Hegseth With Money and Coordination (NYT 1/13) Zuckerberg Says Most Companies Need More ‘Masculine Energy’ (Bloomberg 1/10) A Los Angeles Teen Started a Recovery Fund for Wildfire Victims. Now It’s a Movement (Time 1/12)

Erin and Alyssa break down the legal saga unfolding between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni over the misconduct that happened on the set of It Ends With Us and the smear campaign that followed. They also discuss a historic breakthrough in the fight against medical debt, Meta’s twisted new hate speech policies, and how Democrats should deal with conservative BS in 2025.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. ‘We Can Bury Anyone’: Inside a Hollywood Smear Machine (NY Times 12/21) A Timeline of Blake Lively’s Legal Dispute With Justin Baldoni (Vogue 1/2) Gillibrand to head Senate Democrats’ campaign arm (The Hill 1/6) Medical debt will be erased from credit reports for all Americans under new federal rule (The 19th 12/7) For Harris, an Awkward Election Task: Certifying the Vote She Lost (NYT 1/6) Facebook lifts restrictions on calling women ‘property’ and transgender people ‘freaks’ (The Independent 1/7)

The Hysteria team is off this week, but we're excited to bring you an episode of Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams. In this episode, Stacey talks to Kate Nazemi, a local education activist and parent, and Jon Valant, director of the Brown Center on Education Policy at the Brookings Institution, about the future of public education during a second Trump Administration. They break down Project 2025’s education policy prescriptions, the threats to the Department of Education, and what changes a President can and cannot make. Then, they discuss how to best get involved at the local level to make change in your community – from attending local school board meetings, to writing to your local representatives. If you liked this episode, subscribe to Assembly Required wherever you get your podcasts:  crooked.com/assemblyrequired

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco say goodbye and good riddance to 2024 with help from guest panelists Akilah Hughes and Kara Klenk. They reflect on the parts of the year that kept them sane, from the Paris Olympics to the Kendrick-Drake beef. Then, they talk about holiday traditions and read out listener submissions about odd and wholesome ways to celebrate.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Supreme Court to hear challenge to banning TikTok in U.S. (Washington Post 12/18) In reversal, key House panel votes to release Matt Gaetz ethics report (CNN 12/18) The House has its committee chairs. Here’s what the selection means (Punch Bowl News 12/13) Gillibrand Presses Biden to Amend the Constitution to Enshrine Sex Equality (NYT 12/13) Texas’ abortion pill lawsuit against New York doctor marks new challenge to interstate telemedicine (Politico 12/14) Postpartum depression is costing the United States billions. Can cities help? (The 19th 12/9)

After the media storm (and internet thirsting) surrounding the UHC CEO shooting suspect, Erin and Alyssa make sense of the cultural response online and what this says about the rage Americans feel toward the for-profit healthcare industry, and whether we’re entering a new era of class solidarity… or of fame-hungry copycats. Then they discuss the rise of the Manosphere and whether the men of America are okay (spoiler alert: they’re not).   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   What We Know About the Killing of the UnitedHealthcare C.E.O. Brian Thompson (NYT 12/9) A Year Before CEO Shooting, Lawsuit Alleged UHC Used AI to Deny Coverage (Newsweek 12/5) Emboldened ‘manosphere’ accelerates threats and demeaning language toward women after US election (AP 11/30)

It’s no secret that we are angry about Trump’s win, but who and what are we angry at? Editor at Large of the 19th News, Errin Haines, joins Erin and Alyssa to discuss how racism and misogyny led to Trump’s win. They also check in on how democratic governors are bracing for Trump’s impact, and the latest news on disgraced Secretary of Defense pick Pete Hegseth. Finally, they feel petty about the new Bridget Jones Diary, but The Later Daters on Netflix keeps them sane. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Dems’ new Trump resistance strategy: Playing nice (Politico 11/15) Tesla Excluded From EV Buyer Credits in California Proposal (Bloomberg 11/25) Who Needs Congress When You Have Cameo? (NYT 11/25) A Running List of the Allegations Against Pete Hegseth (Mother Jones 12/2)

Erin and Alyssa are joined by producer Caroline Reston to answer your questions from the Thanksgiving mailbag. They dish on holiday recipes, strategies for navigating politics at the dinner table, and who they would cast in a hypothetical Hysteria movie. To have your questions answered in a future Hysteria Mailbag, join us on Discord: https://crooked.com/friends   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

While Trump is busy casting his cabinet and staff picks with former reality stars, Fox News hosts, sex pests, and even some of America’s Worst Women, Alyssa and Erin are here to keep you posted. They discuss the rights and wrongs of the women Trump picked and question who will even make it to the inauguration. Then they ponder the question on a lot of our minds right now: is it time to buy a gun? Finally, they discuss the ways to prepare mentally and physically for a second Trump presidency without descending into doomsday prepping madness. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Trump names former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence (NPR 11/13) Rancher, Politician, Trump Ally: Who Is Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Pick? (NYT 11/13) 5 things you need to know about Susie Wiles (Politico 11/8) Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White House press secretary (AP 11/15) Meet the billionaires leading Trump’s transition team (Politico 11/07) What to know about the Matt Gaetz allegations (BBC 11/18) Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s defense pick reignites the debate (AP 11/18) Duckworth on Hegseth speaking out against women in combat: ‘Where do you think I lost my legs?’ (The Hill 11/14) The USPS will honor Betty White with her own stamp in 2025 (NPR 11/17)Buying a Gun Won’t Save You (Jezebel 11/15)

This week, Erin and Alyssa assembled a super-panel with award-winning journalist Errin Haines, activist and author Julissa Arce, and comedian Megan Gailey. They chat about how things are settling post-election, from what it would really take for a woman to become president to the misguided logic of people who split their vote on abortion. Then, they sound off on a listener's question about whether to unfriend Trump supporters.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   What will it take for a woman to be president? (The 19th 11/6) 5 takeaways from the 2024 exit polls (The Hill 11/08) 2024 Key States Exit Poll (NBC 11/9) Abortion ballot initiatives could have helped Harris win, instead Trump overperformed (ABC 11/9)

After a night of very little sleep and a heartbreaking Harris loss, Erin and Alyssa come together to talk it through. They give down-ballot updates for Congress, state-level races, education, and abortion measures. Then they get into their feelings and try to navigate where this leaves us and a path forward.    For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Stacey Abrams joins Hysteria to talk about Georgia voters, the final days of the Harris Campaign, and what she’ll be watching for on election day. Then Erin and Alyssa dish on Harris’ final remarks, Trump on Joe Rogan, and where the hell Usha Vance has been during the campaign. Stick around to the end to hear a clip of Alyssa’s interview with Speaker Pelosi. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Listen to the Hysteria Election Day Playlist Get involved at fairfight.com/lfgv Michelle Obama says she's a 'little angry' at the hesitation to vote for Harris (NPR 10/26) What Is Usha Vance Thinking? (The Cut 10/28) In three-hour Rogan interview, Trump reveals 'biggest mistake' (BBC 10/26) Harris will not appear on Joe Rogan podcast, her campaign says (Reuters 10/24) Melania Trump makes rare campaign appearance at New York City rally (The Hill 10/27)

MSNBC’s Joy Reid joins Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco for the pre-election final stretch. They break down Ron DeSantis’ latest voter intimidation schemes, new data illustrating the consequences of Dobb’s decisions, and Trump’s never-ending mission to antagonize the Exonerated Central Park 5. The ladies are feeling petty about WNBA referees and JD Vance’s marriage, but luckily, Barack Obama on the campaign trail is keeping them sane. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Florida official says DeSantis’s office ordered him to threaten TV stations over abortion ads (The Hill 10/21) Infant mortality in the U.S. worsened after Supreme Court limited abortion access (LA Times 10/21) Exonerated Central Park Five sue Trump for defamation over debate remarks (Washington Post 10/21) Giuliani assets will transfer to Georgia election workers he defamed (WaPo 10/22)

Are the 2024 election results written in the stars? Not quite, but Chani Nicholas joins to share what we have in store for the rest of the year from an astrological perspective. Then, a round of applause for Kamala Harris, who is nailing her media strategy and leaving no stone unturned. Meanwhile, Trump is barely functioning and abandoning his base in the desert. Finally, in Sanity Corner, Alyssa is loving Fresh Air, and Erin is feeling petty about climate change’s impact on seasonal fashion.    For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Harris brings a bit of Trump into her rally to try to show him as ‘unhinged’ (NPR 10/14) Harris Says She Would Form Bipartisan Council of Advisers (NYT 10/11) ‘Absolute chaos’ as Trump supporters ‘left stranded’ after Coachella rally hit by assassination scare (Independent 10/14) Trump sways and bops to music for 39 minutes in bizarre town hall episode (Washington Post 10/14) Sheehy’s plan for education includes throwing Department of Ed ‘in the trash’ (Daily Montanan 10/14) ICYMI: Eric Hovde Unveils Hovde Plan: Cuts to Social Security, Medicare & Veterans’ Benefits (Wisdems 10/9)

OG feminist blogger Jessica Valenti joins Erin Ryan to cover the latest abortion across the country, from Ron DeSantis’ fascist abuse of government resources to fight Florida’s 4th Amendment to the dueling abortion ballot measures in Nebraska. Then, an interview with trailblazing abortion provider Dr. Warren Hern about his legacy and the future of reproductive care. Finally, a conversation with Senator Laphonza Butler about her historic term representing California in the Senate and her friendship with Vice President Harris. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Support disaster relief efforts for Hurricane Helene and Milton  votesaveamerica.com/relief Help elect climate champions votesaveamerica.com/climate/ Nebraska Supreme Court allows competing abortion measures on November ballot (NBC 9/13) DeSantis administration threatens local TV station for airing abortion rights campaign ads (The Independent 10/7) DeSantis says state investigating abortion ‘petitions on behalf of dead people’ (Miami Herald 9/9) Husband-of-the-Year Alert: Melania Trump Says the Ex-President “Lets Her Believe” in Abortion Rights (as He Decimates Them for Others) (Vanity Fair 10/7) Don’t Fall for Melania’s Misdirection (Abortion, Everyday 10/4) Nebraska Supreme Court allows competing abortion measures on November ballot (NBC 9/13)

The vice presidential candidates faced off on Tuesday night, and Erin and Alyssa have thoughts about Vance’s abortion nonsense and Walz’s better-than-anticipated performance. Then Erin takes us on the final segment of our Get In Losers We Are Going Voting tour to meet some incredible ladies running down the ballot. And this week, we are feeling petty that the rats of NYC got free birth control before we did. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Support disaster relief efforts for Hurricane Helene votesaveamerica.com/helene Help elect climate champions votesaveamerica.com/climate/ Vance and Walz face off in civil and policy-focused VP debate (CNN) Walz highlights Harris improvements on climate change while slamming Trump (CNN) IVF will be covered by insurance for many Californians after Newsom signs bill (LA Times) ​​Judge strikes down Georgia ban on abortions, allowing them to resume beyond 6 weeks into pregnancy (AP)

Erin and Alyssa go “back to school” to discuss voucher f*****y and other education issues on the ballot at a state level. Then, activist and host of Crooked’s This Land podcast, Rebecca Nagle joins to share about her new book, By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land. Finally, Sani-Petty (Chappell Roan’s refusal to endorse a candidate and not letting Mark Robinson’s staffer get away with this).  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show Notes Help Clear Teacher’s Wishlists: https://www.getyourteachon.com/clearthelist Rebecca Nagle: By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land Trump says if he wins, women would ‘no longer be thinking about abortion’ (LA Times 9/21) Gretchen Whitmer calls Trump ‘deranged’ after comments on abortion (The Guardian 9/22) How the Republican War on Women Extends to Voting Rights (The New Republic 9/23) Nebraska Voters To Decide On Veto Referendum For Education Scholarship Program‌ (Zenger News 9/17) Private Schools, Public Money: School Leaders Are Pushing Parents to Exploit Voucher Programs (Pro Publica 1/31) School Vouchers Were Supposed to Save Taxpayer Money. Instead They Blew a Massive Hole in Arizona’s Budget. (January 7/16) Meet Michele Morrow, the Mark Robinson-Endorsed GOP Nominee for North Carolina State Superintendent Who Wants to Put Bible Studies in Public Schools (American Bridge 8/13) Governor Newsom signs legislation to limit the use of smartphones during school hours (gov.ca.gov 9/23) Governor Healey, Attorney General Campbell Issue Guidance on Addressing Hate and Bias in K-12 Schools (mass.gov 9/19)

Trump and Vance campaign language reflects Andrew Tate’s misogynistic word vomit; Republican Senators blocked The Right to IVF Act; and more in news. Then, Sani-Petty (Diddy is absolutely disgusting, and dancer Michaela Mabinty DePrince is terribly missed). Finally, we talk to some incredible candidates that need our votes this fall: Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet of Michigan, Rep. Andrea Salinas of Oregon, and Rep. Diamond Staton Williams of North Carolina.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. votesaveamerica.com/vote Kristen McDonald Rivet Andrea Salinas Diamond Staton-Williams Twitter/X: He-Man Woman Hater's Club The Trump Campaign’s Rhetoric About Women Sounds a Lot Like Andrew Tate’s (Wired 8/28) The latest: J.D. Vance Admits He’s Telling Racist Lies for Attention (TNR 9/16/24) Watch: Trump Goes on Truly Incoherent Rant When Asked About Childcare (TNR 9/5/24) Trump told nephew to let his disabled son die, then move to Florida, book says (The Guardian) Senate Republicans Block I.V.F. Protection Bill a Second Time, Breaking With Trump (NYT  9/17) Nebraska Supreme Court allows competing abortion measures on November ballot (NBC 9/13) Louisiana governor signs bill classifying abortion pills as controlled substances into law (ABC 5/24)

Vice President Kamala Harris debated senile angry man Donald Trump, and Akilah Hughes joins to dish all about it. Then, Akilah tells us all about her new podcast, Rebel Spirit — required listening if you went to a school with a racist mascot. Finally, Sani-Petty (the WNBA needs kids clothes!).  Show Notes Akilah Hughes: Instagram, Twitter, Rebel Spirit podcast Trump repeats the false claim that Democrats support abortion 'after birth' in debate (NPR 9/10) Harris presses a more forceful case against Trump than Biden did on abortion, economy and democracy (AP 9/10) 5 key takeaways from the first Harris-Trump presidential debate (NBC 9/10) Taylor Swift endorsement (Instagram) Trump will say anything about abortion to get elected (The Hill Op-Ed 9/8) Vance says Trump would veto a national abortion ban (NBC 8/24)   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.  

Josie Duffy Rice of What A Day joins while Alyssa takes vacation! The Harris-Walz numbers make us cautiously optimistic, JD Vance is scared of childless teachers (...?), and Nancy Pelosi is a political chess master. Then, Megan Gailey and Kara Klenk join to discuss “sharenting,” and the ethics of parents posting their kids on social media. Finally, Sani-Petty (Trump needs glasses, and the U.S. Open and the Paralympics can cure our post-Olympics depression).    For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show Notes Josie Duffy Rice, What A Day Kara Klenk: thatsmesseduplive.com Megan Gailey: Sports Bitches   Harris’ momentum continues as she ties with Trump in these swing states (NPR 8/26) Kamala Harris sets fundraising record with $540m after DNC (Aljazeera 8/26)  “I Just Want Women To Have More Choices”: Senator JD Vance, Who Has Likened Abortion To Murder (Vanity Fair 8/25) J.D. Vance Blames Staff for Disastrous Doughnut-Shop Visit (Intelligencer 8/28) Trump campaign staff had altercation with official at Arlington National Cemetery (NPR 8/27) Is Ben Affleck Hanging Out With a Kennedy? (The Cut) How a New Law Could Change the World of Child Influencers (Rolling Stone 7/5/24) Parenting influencers speak out as new law designed to protect kids featured on social media goes into effect (GMA 7/3/24) “If you dance, your problems go away” (TikTok)  A Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men (NYT 2/25/24) Lavish dorm rooms – like the one belonging to Kansas City Chiefs heiress at SMU – becomes big business for designers (WFAA 8/28) The Really Long Good-bye: Helicopter Parents in the College Years (BU)

In news: Trump’s counterprogramming to the Democratic National Convention is a bust, and abortion’s rebrand to “reproductive freedom” is genius. Then, Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow and Julissa Arce join to discuss the party that is the DNC, from Chicago and the couch. Finally, Sani-Petty (JK Rowling has finally shut up, and white women can’t read the room sometimes). For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show Notes Sen. Mallory McMorrow: Twitter, Instagram Julissa Arce: Twitter, Instagram   Trumpworld’s DNC counter-programming plans revealed (Independent 8/19) House GOP investigators accuse Biden of ‘impeachable conduct’ in long-awaited report (Politico 8/19) The Democratic Party Is Now the Real “Freedom” Caucus (The New Republic 8/19) How Kamala Harris Took ‘Freedom’ Back from the GOP (Time 8/17) Live DNC Updates: AP News, NBC News From a 'wake' to 'Mardi Gras': With Harris, the Democratic convention is a hot ticket (NBC 8/8) The Sound of Silence? J.K. Rowling Has Not Tweeted in 12 Blissful Days (them 8/19)

Erin Ryan is BACK from maternity leave! She and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about American Dad Tim Walz, creep JD Vance (and his drag history), and how Trump’s relevance is getting drowned out by Democrats’ joy. Then, Lt. Gov. of Minnesota Peggy Flanagan joins to discuss midwestern vibes, her longtime political relationship with the new Democratic VP pick, and how she just might become the first indigenous woman to be an American state governor. Finally, Sani-Petty: Julia Child and Love Island USA are saving our souls these days.    For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show Notes Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan: Twitter, Instagram Tim Walz, Doug Emhoff, and the Nice Men of the Left - An election defined by two very different kinds of guys. (Intelligencer, by Rebecca Traister) The Meme-ification of Tim Walz - The Internet’s dad du jour is proof of America’s longing for a cheerful, competent, moral–and fun–kind of manliness. (Esquire, by our very own EGR) Joy Ride: Upbeat Dems Are Spreading Optimism to a Divided (and Newly Delighted) Nation (Vanity Fair 8/9) Biden Made Trump Bigger. Harris Makes Him Smaller. (NYT Op-Ed, by Ezra Klein 8/11) Vance looks to turn tables on Walz: He’s the one being ‘weird’ (CNN 8/12) Republicans who think ‘Tampon Tim’ is an insult are actually Walz’s best publicists (The Guardian 8/10) ‘Policy attack dog’ or ‘creepy’? Vance’s plane incident with Harris adds to his weird factor (The Independent 8/8) Report: Trump calls Harris a "bitch" (Axios 8/10) Team USA has women to thank for more than half of its Olympic medals (NPR 8/12) Paris 2024 Paralympics - Latest News, Schedules & Results (Olympics)  This Classic Julia Child Show Is Available to Stream for the Very First Time (Food & Wine)  The French Chef with Julia Child (PBS)

Samantha Bee is back to co-host with Alyssa one last time! They discuss Tim Walz joining the Harris 2024 campaign, Usha Vance’s response to her husband JD’s “childless cat lady” comment, and more in news. Then, in Sani-Petty, Sam and Alyssa ponder RFK Jr.’s dead bear in Central Park (the brain worm is real). Finally, Alyssa interviews epic down-the-ballot candidates — Anna Thomas (of PA), Sarah Henry (of FL), Eva Burch (of AZ), and Dallas Harris (of NV) — about the stakes of their local races. Next week: Erin’s back! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show Notes Anna Thomas - Pennsylvania  Sarah Henry - Florida  Eva Burch - Arizona  Dallas Harris - Nevada  Get involved: votesaveamerica.com/2024 Samantha Bee: podcast, Substack Gov. Tim Walz Signature Accomplishments The best 'big dad energy' jokes about Gov. Tim Walz: List (FOX9)  'Kamala caved': Trump and his allies cast the Walz pick as liberal overload (NBC) Donald Trump Claims Tim Walz Will 'Unleash HELL ON EARTH' (HuffPost) Fun Alyssa story from 2008: Behind the Scenes of the Vice-Presidential Selection Process (NYT) Usha Vance tries to defend her husband's 'childless cat ladies' comment (NPR) Doug Emhoff, Husband of Kamala Harris, Acknowledges Long-Ago Affair (NYT) Womens Sports and the Olympics: The 19th, Yahoo! Sports, TheSkimm, pommel horse king STEVE JD called Simone Biles “weak” for leaving the Tokyo Olympics (TikTok) RFK Jr. admits to dumping a dead bear in Central Park, solving a decade-old mystery ( NPR )

Katie Couric joins Alyssa Mastromonaco for a chat about Kamala Harris fundraising (featuring white people on Zoom calls), the Veepstakes, and calling MAGA Republicans like JD Vance “weird.” Then, Katie and Alyssa answer YOUR questions, covering romance, the idea of interviewing Melania Trump, and everything in between.    Show Notes Katie Couric (Twitter/X, Instagram) + her podcast, Next Question + her newsletter, Wake Up Call Francine Pascal, creator of beloved ‘Sweet Valley High’ books, dies at 92 (CNN) If Kamala Harris Is a D.E.I. Candidate, So Is JD Vance (NYT Op-Ed) Vance continues to feel the scratch of "childless cat ladies" (Axios) Democrats Embrace ‘Weird’ Messaging on Trump (NYT) Kamala Harris allies deploy new Trump attack line: he is ‘just plain weird’ (The Guardian) Melania Trump to tell her story in memoir scheduled for this fall (The Guardian) The Age of Grievance by Frank Bruni Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?: And Other Questions You Should Have Answers to When You Work in the White House by Alyssa Mastromonaco Going There by Katie Couric 

Katie Couric co-hosts with Alyssa Mastromonaco, diving into Biden dropping out of the race, Kamala Harris, potential VP picks, and misogynistic political media. Then, for some levity: Sani-Petty (Celine Dion! The Olympics!). Finally, Evan Kleiman of KCRW joins to talk about summer foods — fruit pies, preserves, cocktails — and cookbook favorites.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show Notes Katie Couric (Twitter/X, Instagram) + her podcast, Next Question Evan Kleiman (Good Food on KCRW, Instagram) Harris speaks at White House; Democrats see $90 million fundraising blitz (CNBC 7/22) Kamala Harris takes over war chest as Biden campaign becomes Harris for President (Politico 7/21) LIVE UPDATES: Many Elected Democrats Quickly Endorsed Kamala Harris. See Who Did. (NYT 7/22) Who has endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 Democratic nomination, and who hasn't yet? (CBS 7/22) The Democrats who could be Kamala Harris' running mate (NBC 7/22) What to Know About the 2024 Democratic National Convention (WSJ 7/22) Democrats promise an ‘orderly process’ to replace Biden. Harris is favored, but questions remain (AP 7/22) Democratic Delegates See Harris as the Strongest Candidate Against Trump (NYT 7/23) Everyone hosting 2024 Paris Olympics coverage this summer: Kelly Clarkson, Jimmy Fallon, Snoop Dogg, more (EW 3/20) In Lieu of Flowers by Nancy Howard Cobb Kayak Morning by Roger Rosenblatt The Auberge of the Flowering Hearth   Zaatari: Culinary Traditions of the World's Largest Syrian Refugee Camp

S. E. Cupp (CNN contributor, Jeopardy winner) joins Alyssa Mastromonaco to discuss MAGA world’s latest: the mess of the Republican National Convention, Trump picking JD Vance as his VP, and the Pennsylvania assassination attempt. Then, they cool off with Sani-Petty. Finally, Alyssa interviews four fantastic state-level candidates — Mai Xiong of Michigan, Anna Payne of Pennsylvania, Sue Altman of New Jersey, and Averie Bishop of Texas — who offer us a glimmer of hope, talking about their campaigns. If they’re on your ballots, listen up!!  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show Notes votesaveamerica.com/2024 Mai Xiong Anna Payne Sue Altman Averie Bishop The RNC Live Updates from CNN List of Speakers Summary from AP: At the Trump rally, it was evening sun, songs and blue sky. Then came bullets, screams and blood The 19th: Women who have been the targets of political violence swiftly condemned the attack Trump’s VP announcement on Truth Social Shannen Doherty died: The 'Beverly Hills, 90210' Actress Was 53  Alec Baldwin is shooting family’s TLC reality show during ‘Rust’ trial: ‘It’s full speed ahead’ (NYPost) 

Errin Haines of The 19th is back, co-hosting with Alyssa and diving into the recent media coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris and Trump trying to walk back his support of Project 2025 in news. Then, Dr. Karen Tang joins to discuss her book It's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (but Were Never Told) — which we OBVIOUSLY had to cover on the pod. Finally, Sani-Petty (Essence Fest and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are everything).  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show Notes It's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (but Were Never Told) by Karen Tang (Website, Instagram)  Errin Haines (Instagram, Twitter)  Could Biden choose a new running mate in 2024? (The 19th 2/24/23) Exclusive: Kamala Harris adds trips to speak to Black women voters in July (The 19th 7/3/24) Abortion ballot initiative news: Arkansas, Arizona, Nebraska RNC committee adopts GOP's 2024 policy platform -- including on abortion (ABC 7/8) RNC approves platform that would give rights to fetuses, endangering abortion, IVF (The 19th 7/8)  Trump seeks to disavow 'Project 2025' despite ties to conservative group (Reuters 7/5) Trump campaign blocks pair of anti-abortion activists from RNC platform committee (Politico 7/2)   The United States will send its most diverse women’s gymnastics Olympic team to Paris at the end of this month (IG) 

Tre’vell Anderson of Crooked’s What A Day podcast co-hosts with Alyssa Mastromonaco this week! They dive into the 2nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned, the first Trump v. Biden presidential debate, and the status of the Supreme Court’s rulings in news. Then, Hysteria producer Fiona Pestana joins to discuss the current state of anti-trans legislation — and what we can do about it. Finally, we’re feeling very sane in Sani-Petty.  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show Notes Take Action votesaveamerica.com crooked.com/pride for trans stuff (elections to watch: North Carolina, New Hampshire, Ohio, Arizona, etc.) Tre’vell Anderson We See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film (Bookshop) Instagram, Twitter News  1st Biden-Trump debate: What to know and how to watch (ABC) Democrats Lean on Abortion Rights Message for Anniversary of End of Roe (NYT 6/24) Which States Could Have Abortion on the Ballot in 2024? (Fairness Project) Trad Wives Are Thriving in the Post-Dobbs Era (Mother Jones) Trump Marks Second Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Overturned By Trying To Figure Out How Best To Brag About It (Vanity Fair 6/23) Supreme Court takes up challenge to gender-affirming care ban (The Hill 6/24) Trans News Resources Trans Legislation Tracker Erin in the Morning TransLash + The Anti-Trans Hate Machine Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. State Legislatures in 2023 (ACLU + NBC + ABC) Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. State Legislatures in 2024 (ACLU) The Turning Tide: Every Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Defeated as Georgia Session Ends Trump In Wisconsin Announces Funding Ban For Trans Supportive Schools On Day 1 (Erin in the Morning) A second Trump term would double down on erasing trans rights. Here’s how advocates are preparing. (Erin in the Morning) Sani-Petty Tre’vell: Present by Neverending Nina Fiona: Clean Air Orgs — Map, Clean Air Club in Chicago (Instagram)

Errin Haines, editor-at-large for The 19th, joins Alyssa to talk the latest abortion news, the horrors of a possible second Trump presidency, some hope for those with medical debt, and more. Then, Deesha Dyer talks about her new book Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble. To close, Errin and Alyssa get Petty. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show Notes  Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble by Deesha Dyer (Instagram, Twitter)  Errin Haines (Instagram, Twitter) The Amendment: Queering Our Way to a Liberated Future with Kelley Robinson (The 19th 6/12)  The Supreme Court’s abortion pill case is only a narrow and temporary victory for abortion (Vox) Mifepristone is safe for now, but another challenge waits on the horizon (The Hill) ‘They want us to be scared’: Protesters target organizers for abortion ballot measure in Arkansas (The 19th) Southern Baptists vote to oppose IVF and reject tighter ban on women pastors (The 19th) Project 2025: The Trump presidency wish list, explained (BBC) A second Trump term would double down on erasing trans rights. Here’s how advocates are preparing. (The 19th) Judge strikes down Florida gender-affirming care restrictions for minors and adults (The 19th) New Biden administration rule would ban medical debt from credit reports (The 19th) ‘They see strength’: The Black sports icons shaping Donald Trump’s take on race, politics, and masculinity (Semafor) Key takeaways from a new poll of Black voters (USA Today) Rodent men trend (NYT, Fox, CNN)

Samantha Bee joins Alyssa Mastromonaco to break down Trump’s Vice Presidential candidates, the latest in abortion news, the Supreme Court financial disclosures and Alex Jones liquidating his assets from Infowars. Plus Alyssa and Sam answer listener questions! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show Notes: History.com: Can the President and Vice President Be From the Same State? Ina Garten: Lemon Cake

Samantha Bee joins Alyssa to guest host while Erin is out on maternity leave! They dish about Trump’s guilty verdict, Republican buffoonery, and the latest abortion news ahead of the 2-year anniversary of Roe being overturned. Then, Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan discusses working for the CIA, Congresspeople who aren’t “in it for the right reasons,” and her 2024 Senate race. Finally, Sani-Petty (what is Pride Month without Dolly Parton?).  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show Notes Samantha Bee: podcast, Substack Elissa Slotkin for Michigan, Instagram, TikTok Get involved: votesaveamerica.com/2024  What the first polls after Trump's conviction show — and don't show (NBC)  Guilty: Trump becomes first former US president convicted of felony crimes (AP) Trump campaign says it raised $52.8 million after guilty verdict in fundraising blitz (CBS) Donald Trump found guilty of all 34 charges in hush money trial (CNN) Johnson in Trump verdict aftermath: 'I do believe the Supreme Court should step in' (Politico) Republicans vow to upend Dem-led Senate after Trump's guilty verdict (Fox) Trump fans turn US flags upside down to protest former president’s conviction (CNN) Chief Justice John Roberts declines to meet with Democratic lawmakers about ethics flap and Alito’s flags (CNN) Texas will continue its ban on abortions in medical emergencies, state Supreme Court rules (The 19th) There’s No Bottom: Texas Professors Sue for Right to Fail Students for Having Abortions (Jezebel) She is set to be Mexico’s first female president. But who is Claudia Sheinbaum? (CNN)

Trump doesn’t know what to do about birth control, we love Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Clapback Collection, Kansas City Chiefs’ Harrison Butker gives a sexist commencement speech — and Eddie Vedder is having none of it — and more in news. Then, former Teen Mom producer Kenda Greenwood Moran joins for a retrospective interview on the MTV show. Finally, Sani-Petty. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show Notes Trump says he will ‘never advocate’ for contraception restrictions after earlier saying he’s ‘looking at’ them (Politico 5/21) Among Gov. Youngkin's record vetoes: A bill that would have protected contraception in Virginia (WUSA9 5/20) We’ll Protect Both Life and IVF: A Senate bill to clear up confusion after an Alabama Supreme Court ruling. By Ted Cruz and Katie Boyd Britt (WSJ Op-Ed 5/19) The GOP's IVF Lie (Jess Valenti) Nevada abortion rights group says it has enough signatures on petition for ballot measure (ABC NEWS 5/20) At Justice Alito’s House, a ‘Stop the Steal’ Symbol on Display (NYT 5/16) “Bad-Built Butch Body” Is Trademarked—and MTG Is Not Handling It Well (The New Republic 5/21) Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder joins chorus railing against Harrison Butker: ‘Such a f***ing p***y’ (Awful Announcing 5/20) Teen Mom on Paramount+ Study: MTV’s ‘16 and Pregnant’ led to fewer teen births (CNN 2014) Why Are People Mad About Ms. Rachel’s Save the Children Campaign? (The Cut 5/17)

Melania Trump might have coined “locker room talk,” Missouri Republicans want to keep child marriage legal, Bumble introduces AI, and more in news. Then, Nikki Glaser joins to talk about her new comedy special Someday You’ll Die, roasting Tom Brady, and, well, death. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show NotesNikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die (HBO)CW: Death and Suicide. Call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Michael Cohen: Melania Trump came up with idea to spin "Access Hollywood" tape as "locker room talk" (Salon 5/13)Republicans Are Really Into This Whole Child Marriage Thing (Jezebel 5/9)Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd says the app could embrace AI: ‘Your dating concierge could go and date for you’ (CNBC 5/10)Katie Britt proposes federal database to collect data on pregnant people (The Guardian 5/11)A “Tradwife” Discovers the Anti-Feminist Lifestyle Is Miserable and Oppressive (Current Affairs 5/9)

Happy 300th episode! Lauren Simmons (Texas State House candidate for District 146) joins to talk about what inspired her to run, her fight for a world-class public education for every Texas child and fighting anti-trans legislation in her state. Then, Michaela Watkins, Kiran Deol and Megan Gailey stop by to reflect on 300 episodes of Hysteria. Plus Shaniqua Mcclendon (Vote Save America) drops in to share VSA’s new initiative Organize of Else votesaveamerica.com/2024.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show Notes  https://www.laurenashleysimmons.com/

Gov. Kristi Noem shot her dog — and might have shot her chance of being Trump’s running mate; Florida’s six-week abortion ban is now in effect; gender-affirming care is ruled constitutional; and more in news. Then, Rep. Lorena Austin joins to talk about abortion and how Arizonans can protect reproductive healthcare in November. Finally, Sani-Petty (how do you feel about polygamy?).   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show Notes votesaveamerican.com/fuckbans Donald Trump on What His Second Term Would Look Like [TIME] Kristi Noem Doubles Down on Decision to Kill Family Dog, Adds That She Killed 3 Horses “a Few Weeks Ago” [Vanity Fair 4/29] As Florida's strict abortion ban takes effect, look to November and vote to overturn it [The Palm Beach Post 4/30] Trump says it's up to individual states whether they want to prosecute women for abortions [ABC 4/30] 4th Circuit: Gender Identity Is A Protected Characteristic, Blocks State Coverage Bans [Erin in the Morning 4/29] In Reversal, Expert Panel Recommends Breast Cancer Screening at 40 [NYT 4/30] A former Democratic Georgia congressman hopes abortion can power his state Supreme Court bid [AP News 4/26] 

California helps Arizonans seeking abortion and local trans kids; SCOTUS hears arguments on emergency abortions; and The Biden administration makes some healthcare moves (patients’ right to privacy, nursing home staffing) in news. Then, Rep. Jasmine Crockett talks Texas B.S. and her cheeky on-the-record comment about Viagra. Next, Kara Klenk joins to discuss how people often don’t understand when a woman is joking. Finally, a very passionate Sani-Petty (boy moms, please…).  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show Notes Rep. Jasmine Crockett— Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett Twitter, Instagram US Rep. Jasmine Crockett warns anti-abortion advocates that Viagra could be next (theGrio 4/16)   Kara Klenk—That's Messed Up: An SUV Podcast Better Half Comedy (LA)   News, etc.— Biden administration issues new rule to protect privacy of those seeking reproductive health care: ‘No one should have to live in fear’ (CNN 4/22) Biden administration imposes first-ever staff minimum for nursing homes (WaPo 4/22) California proposes law to allow Arizona doctors to perform abortions as ban proceeds (NPR 4/22) California judge sides with AG Rob Bonta over proposed trans youth ballot measure’s title (The Sacramento Bee 4/22) SCOTUS Has a Chance to Right the Wrong Its EMTALA Ruling Forced (Slate 4/22) Tavi Gevinson Has More to Say About Taylor Swift (Vulture 4/18)  Is it just me or can men just not tell when a woman is joking ? (relevant Reddit thread from r/TwoXChromosomes, three months ago) 

A misogynistic tragedy in Australia, “abortion trafficking” and “coercion” bills in Republican-dominated states, North Carolina’s importance in 2024, and more in news. Plus, Sani-Petty (Nike Olympics uniforms make no sense, and Meghan Markle, leave the fruit jams to the experts!).    For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.     Show Notes votesaveamerica.com    Reeling From Mass Stabbing, Australians Ask: Was It About Hatred of Women? (NYT 4/15) Bills related to ‘abortion coercion’ and ‘trafficking’ advance in Republican-led legislatures (NC Newsline 4/15) It’s official: Your boss has to give you time off to recover from childbirth or get an abortion (The 19th 4/16) North Carolina May Be Biden 2024’s Best Bet in the South (Intelligencer 3/12) North Carolina candidate for governor built his brand through online vitriol — particularly toward Black women (The 19th 4/9)  Nike revealed its new Olympic kit collection for Paris 2024. (IG)  Beloved Australian Cartoon Bluey Introduces a Queer Family for the First Time (them)  Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, debuts its first product (Page Six)  Fabrics retailer Joann files for bankruptcy (CNN 3/18)   Federal pregnancy resources: The PUMP Act Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Arizona’s Supreme Court bans abortion, and Trump wants to leave reproductive healthcare up to the states, in news. Then, Tien Tran joins to talk about the NCAA women’s basketball championships and the rise in popularity of women’s sports. Finally, Sani-Petty (Jason Sudeikis, get out of here!).   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.     Show Notes Donate used eclipse glasses, or you can drop off undamaged eclipse glasses at any Warby Parker store until April 30 to donate to Astronomers Without Borders. Tien Tran, Jockular Podcast   News Sources— Arizona Upholds 160 Year Old Abortion Ban [NYT 4/9 + 19th News 4/9 + NBC News 4/9] Trump's Truth abortion announcement: WaPo Analysis, The Hill, Politico, Politico Playbook Parents of Michigan School Shooter Sentenced to 10 to 15 Years in Prison (NYT 4/9)  Swiss women win landmark climate case at Europe top human rights court (Reuters 4/9) “Sunday’s National Championship between South Carolina and Iowa was the most-watched women’s basketball game on record.” (Katie Couric on IG)  NAIA, small colleges association, bans transgender athletes from women's sports competitions (CBS Sports)  Fox Corp’s OutKick spent March Madness attacking the NCAA women’s tournament and athletes (MM4A 4/5)

Florida’s Supreme Court enacted a six-week abortion ban — but there’s a chance to protect reproductive rights in the Sunshine State in November; the NCAA women’s basketball championships are RIVETING; and, Dr. Heather Irobunda joins to discuss an announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services regarding consent for “sensitive” procedures like pelvis and prostate exams. Then, Rep. Barbara Lee comes on to talk about her history of fighting for progressive policy, 2024 voter turnout, and being portrayed on TV in Netflix’s “Shirley.” Finally, Sani-Petty (Mercury is in retrograde again).   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show Notes Rep. Barbara LeeInstagram, Twitter, Congress detailsCongresswoman Barbara LeeBarbara Lee: Speaking Truth to PowerRep. Barbara Lee Pays Tribute to Her 'Mentor and Friend' Shirley Chisholm (Elle) Column: California isn’t sending a Black woman to the Senate. But Barbara Lee won anyway (LATimes)    Florida Abortionvotesaveamerica.com/fuckbans“Shut Up, Bill Ackman” w. Rep. Anna EskamaniFlorida Supreme Court allows one of nation’s strictest abortion bans to take effect (WaPo 4/1)Florida Supreme Court Allows Abortion & Marijuana Initiatives To Remain On The Ballot (Meidas Touch)   BasketballIowa-LSU was most-watched women’s college basketball game on record, ESPN says (WaPo 4/2)The 10 most-watched NCAA women’s basketball games (Sports Media Watch) Iowa-LSU women’s NCAA basketball game sets ratings record (CNN)FanDuel says Iowa-LSU game was its biggest betting event of all time for women’s sports (CNBC)Commentary: UCLA-LSU is America’s sweethearts vs. its basketball villains (LATimes 3/29, before the correction) (after the correction)L.A. Times columnist apologizes for piece characterizing LSU players as 'dirty debutantes' (Fox Sports 4/2)LSU coach Kim Mulkey criticized the columnLSU's Angel Reese opens up about dealing with hateful speech, death threats: 'I've been through so much' (Yahoo! Sports)   Dr. HeatherHospitals Must Get Written Patient Consent for Pelvic Exams, H.H.S. Says (NYT 4/1)The 2020 NYT Investigation

SCOTUS hears arguments for the abortion pill (mifepristone) case; TikTok is spreading misinformation about birth control; and more in news. Then, Dana Schwartz joins to discuss: are we assholes for speculating about Kate Middleton before she revealed her cancer diagnosis? Finally, Sani-Petty (lab results emails are STRESSFUL, and a Zoomer gave Erin a box of mayonnaise).   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.  Show Notes Lauren Oyler: No Judgement: EssayDana Schwartz and her podcast, Noble BloodOur episode on the Comstock Act: “Speaker Chaos and Zombie Laws” w. Chani Nicholas and Amy Sohn       News Supreme Court hears oral arguments on major abortion pill case (CNN Live Updates) (CNN takeaways)The Supreme Court Got It Wrong: Abortion Is Not Settled Law (NYT op ed from strict hosts)Erin Hawley: The Woman Arguing Against the Abortion Pill (NYT)Supreme Court seems skeptical anti-abortion doctors can challenge abortion drug mifepristone (The 19th)Use of Abortion Pills Has Risen Significantly Post Roe, Research Shows (NYT) Texas Maternal Mortality Task Force Hasn’t Counted Abortion Death Cases for 10 Years (Austin Chronicle) Democrats Change Strategy on Comstock Act as Republicans Weigh Abortion Ban (NOTUS)Women are getting off birth control amid misinformation explosion (WaPo)The Real Story Behind Women Getting Off Hormonal Birth Control And Misinformation by Dr. Sarah Hill (Evie) — the doctor here was featured by Jordan PetersonEvie Magazine’s Founder Responds to the Washington Post: Stop Gaslighting Women Suffering From Hormonal Birth Control (Evie)The Women Misrepresented By The Washington Post Respond (Evie)Advocates, healthcare workers voice concerns over NY pharmacies dispensing birth control (CBS Albany)Florida Social Media Ban For Minors Under 14 (WSJ)   PanelAfter weeks of speculation about Kate’s whereabouts, on 3/22, @KensingtonRoyal posted “A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales” where Kate explained that she has cancer. Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis is part of a frightening global trend (Vox 3/22)I Hope You All Feel Terrible Now (The Atlantic 3/22)‘The View’ hosts regret ‘Bigfoot’ Kate Middleton conspiracies after cancer reveal: ‘Feel awful over it’ (NYPost 3/25)Kate Middleton Fake Video Allegations Go Viral (Newsweek 3/25)Kate Middleton’s Uncle Gary Goldsmith Apologizes—But Not For Insulting Meghan Markle and Prince Harry (Vanity Fair 3/25)Harry and Meghan Learned of Kate Middleton’s Cancer Diagnosis on TV, Reports Say (Time 3/25)

From Minnesota to Olivia Rodrigo’s concerts, Plan B is putting people in a tizzy; Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV proved to us that child acting shouldn’t be a thing; and more in news. Then, Brandy Zadrozny discusses anti-vaccine king RFK Jr. and the moms to alt-right misinformation pipeline. Finally, Sani-Petty (dirt makes the world go ‘round).  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show NotesBrandy ZadroznySperm fact check: Older fathers associated with increased birth risks, Men's sperm quality decreases at age 35 News—MAGA vs. everyone: What today’s primary will tell us about the state of the Republican Party [Politico 3/19]Medication Abortion Accounted for 63% of All US Abortions in 2023—An Increase from 53% in 2020 [Guttmacher.org 3/19]Appeals court rules in favor of woman turned away from pharmacy for emergency contraceptive [MPR News 3/18]Abortion Rights Groups Will No Longer Hand Out Emergency Contraceptives on Olivia Rodrigo’s Tour [Rolling Stone 3/15]Montana Supreme Court allows proposed abortion ballot measure to move forward [KTVH Montana 3/18]Arizona lawmaker who needs an abortion slams colleagues: 'This Legislature has failed the people' [AZ Central 3/18]Quiet on Set Shows the Darkest Side of Kids TV [Vulture 3/19] Sani Petty— Controversial Ruth Bader Ginsburg event honoring Elon Musk and Rupert Murdoch canceled [NY Daily News 3/19]Soil, the future of farming, policing avocados [Good Food]

Women’s History Month continues with Equal Pay Day; Republicans compromise IVF and birth control access; LGBTQ+ hate crimes go up in schools as anti-trans laws continue to pass in places like Florida; and more in news. Then, Milly Tamarez and Alise Morales of Go Touch Grass (and formerly, The Betches Sup) join to talk about Kate Middleton, Sen. Katie Britt, and other stories taking the internet by storm. Finally, Sani-Petty (we love wildflowers and hate trucks!).  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show NotesSupport abortion freedom! Shop Crooked’s new No Trespassing Collection: crooked.com/store.Go Touch Grass with Milly Tamarez and Alise Morales [Headgum] NewsIt’s Equal Pay Day — and even the White House has a gender pay gap [The 19th]Megan Rapinoe, and friend of Hysteria! [AP]Suzanne Somers Was Fired From Three’s Company for Asking for Equal Pay [Biography]Belva Ann Lockwood [National Archives + Justice At Work]Law protecting Alabama IVF may do more harm than good, critics say [NBC]VA to cover IVF for single veterans, same-sex couples after lawsuits [WaPo]Florida Anti-Trans Bill Could Raise Everyone’s Health Insurance Costs [The Intercept]In states with laws targeting LGBTQ issues, school hate crimes quadrupled [WaPo]Children to no longer be prescribed puberty blockers, NHS England confirms [Sky News]Nazis mingle openly at CPAC, spreading antisemitic conspiracy theories and finding allies [NBC]Selling “Woke Tears Water”“There’s a Jan. 6-themed pinball machine at CPAC” Sani-PettyLady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center [site]Homegrown: Atlanta-based farmer Jamila Norman helps families transform their outdoor spaces into beautiful and functional backyard farms.

Super Tuesday showed that the primaries aren’t going so super, Nikki Haley and Krysten Sinema drop out in their own special ways, the abortion pill becomes available at some CVS and Walgreens locations, and more in news. Then, Robin Givhan of the Washington Post joins to talk about the State of the Union and iconic political fashion statements of the past. Finally, Sani-Petty (where is Kate Middleton?).  Show NotesOur episode on the Comstock Act: “Speaker Chaos and Zombie Laws” w. Chani Nicholas and Amy SohnRobin Givhan"Truly dystopian": Experts worry Trump's school vaccine plan will spark "public health catastrophe" (Salon)Y/N by Esther Yi (Goodreads)   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Washington Post journalist Taylor Lorenz joins to talk about her viral interview with Libs of Tik Tok. Then 19th news Journalist  Errin Haines and filmmaker/activist Princess Hariston join to talk about their new documentary The 19th’s Breaking The News.  Plus, Erin and Alyssa get into the Republican response to Alabama’s IVF law, Jill Biden’s new federal initiative, Olivia Rodrigo’s new reproductive health fund and more. Finally, a Love is Blind take down in SaniPetty.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.     Show Notes The 19th’s, Breaking The News: https://19thnews.org/2024/02/how-to-watch-breaking-the-news-documentary-pbs/ https://www.pbs.org/video/breaking-the-news-q71bt6/   The 19th's podcast   Taylor Lorenz: ​​How Libs of TikTok became a powerful presence in Oklahoma schools https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/02/24/libs-tiktok-oklahoma-nonbinary-teen-death/   Heritage Foundation: Protestant Denominations Need Stronger Leadership on Assisted Reproductive Technology https://www.heritage.org/marriage-and-family/commentary/protestant-denominations-need-stronger-leadership-assisted   Olivia Rodrigo's Fund 4 Good https://www.eifoundation.org/partners/olivia-rodrigos-fund-4-good/

Republicans in Alabama, Kansas, and Florida attempt more anti-abortion workarounds by redefining “personhood;” ProPublica shows how Tennessee makes motherhood a nightmare; Nikki Haley stays on the campaign trail; dating app developers make Tinder addictive; and more in news. Then, Rep. Judy Chu from California talks about the Lunar New Year (we love dragons!), gun safety, and a new bill aimed at helping caregivers. Finally, June Diane Raphael dishes about Sister Wives, acting, and more. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show NotesThe Year After A Denied Abortion (propublica.org)After Ruling, University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System Pauses I.V.F. Procedures (nytimes.com)Congresswoman Judy ChuJune Diane: instagram + her podcast The Deep Dive with Jessica St Clair and June Diane Raphael

Fani Willis and Donald Trump might meet up in an Atlanta hearing; Joe Biden’s on TikTok; Republicans sincerely threaten a national abortion ban; Texas, Ohio, and Missouri deal with reproductive healthcare BS; and more in news. Then, Bess Kalb and Kiran Deol join to discuss being an artist promoting their work on social media (inspired by an article in Vox by Rebecca Jennings). Finally, Sani-Petty (Mark Meadows and…long boogers?). For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show NotesEveryone’s a sellout now (Vox)

Abortion laws cause birth rates to rise in Texas, the mother of a school shooter is charged, King Charles has cancer, and more in news. Then, Cat Bohannon joins to discuss evolution from a more female perspective, including but not limited to: corkscrew vaginas, castration, and blood sucking demon fetuses. Finally, Sani-Petty (The Brothers Sun, Law and Order, and…boogers-induced Alzheimer’s?).   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show NotesCat BohannonEve: How The Female Body Drove 200 Million Years Of Human Evolution    News Sources After Abortion Ban, Texas Teen Birth Rate Rises (Texas Observer) Reproductive Freedom Alliance Urges Supreme Court to Respect Longstanding FDA Authority & Access to Safe Abortion Medication (Press Release) Florida’s abortion measure: What to know as it heads to state Supreme Court (News Nation Now) South Dakota tribe bans governor from reservation over US-Mexico border remarks (Fox21 News) King Charles has cancer. Here’s what we know — and what we don’t (CNN) Gaetz, Stefanik offer resolution declaring Trump ‘did not engage in insurrection’ (The Hill) Nikki Haley makes surprise appearance at "Saturday Night Live" town hall (CBS) Erin read the headline and subhead here: Taylor Swift Demands 21-Year-Old Stop Tracking Her Private Jet (Bloomberg)

Taylor Swift and Sunday’s Kansas City Chiefs win make Republicans stir in fear of a potential Biden endorsement; Trump must pay writer E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million after another legal proceeding; Texas AG Ken Paxton’s deposition was delayed; an update from Crooked's VP of Politics, Shaniqua McClendon; and more in news. Then, journalist Anna Louie Sussman joins to talk about the ideological divide between young men and women based on a circulating graph from the Financial Times. Finally, Sani-Petty (Jeff Bezos, your birthday party looked really lame).    For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show Notes@annalouiesuss / Anna Louie SussmanVote Save AmericaKen Paxton: This F*cking Guy (YouTube)A new global gender divide is emerging (Financial Times)Opinion: If attitudes don’t shift, a political dating mismatch will threaten marriage (WaPo Editorial Board)‘It’s such a weird thing’: Fans are calling out Sydney Sweeney for allegedly lying about being a Universal Studios tour guide (Daily Dot)  

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the latest abortion news (the Biden campaign doubles down, and the March for Life happened this past weekend). Then, Katie Couric joins to discuss her interviews with Kamala Harris and Sarah Palin, the state of journalism, becoming a grandma, and all the things making us say WTF. Finally, Sani-Petty (did Greta Gerwig and the Barbie movie get snubbed?).   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show NotesNext Question with Katie Couric, an iHeartPodcastWake-Up Call, Katie Couric's newsletterBarbie: Barbie The World Tour book by stylist Andrew Mukamal, Hillary's statement about the OscarsLily Gladstone Makes Oscars History as First Native American Best Actress Nominee (Rolling Stone)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss Nikki Haley and the Iowa Caucus, Trump’s latest E Jean Carroll lawsuit, and the state of anti-trans legislation in news. Then, Megan Gailey and Dana Schwartz join to talk about Ariana Grande, homewreckers and “the other woman,” and the way women are held to higher moral standards than men are. Finally, Sani-Petty (are we reliving John Tucker Must Die?).  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show NotesFact Check: 9 anti-trans bills in Missouri on Wednesday, not 7! (Source)Ariana Grande - yes, and? (official music video)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the fishy Fani Willis allegations; Claudine Gay, Bill Ackman, and Ivy League plagiarism for me but none for thee; Trump’s immunity claim and impeachment trial nonsense; a court ruling that hospitals don’t need to provide emergency abortions to patients in accordance with federal guidelines; and a bunch of other stupid b******t in news. Then, Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani joins to discuss reproductive rights in the Sunshine State and how abortion access in the state matters for the whole South post-Roe. Finally, Sani-Petty (planes are falling apart, and people are obsessed with…water bottles?). Show NotesRep. Anna V. Eskamani (Twitter, Website)Florida Access Networkvotesaveamerica.com/fuckbansFani Willis allegations (Daily Beast)Christopher Rufo interview (Politico)   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco invite Julissa Arce, Grace Parra Janney, and Michaela Watkins to review the best and worst parts of 2023 and make predictions for 2024.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.  

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco cover all the news that’s fit to bitch about: abortion legal nonsense in Texas and beyond, and grannies suing against AR-15s and combating Moms for Liberty. Then, Evan Kleinman of KCRW’s Good Food joins to talk holiday foods and recipes. Finally, Sani-Petty (George Santos, get OUTTA here! And, is it internalized misogyny when we yell at the Amtrak digital assistant?).    For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show NotesEvan Kleinman on Twitter/XUprooted from Nigeria, Yewande Komolafe returns 20 years later with a new cookbook [KCRW]Supreme Court takes up cases over eased access to medication abortion drug [Law Dork Substack] Food bank info: Donate to World Central Kitchen Feeding America An Extensive List of Food Bank Donation Ideas A Comprehensive Guide to Food Donations for Food Banks

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco deep dive into Moms for Liberty — in light of Proud Boy Christian Ziegler being accused of sexual assault by someone with whom he and his wife and Moms for Liberty founder Bridget Ziegler allegedly had WWM threesomes (DRAMA!) — and cover a smattering of other stories (abortion in Texas, a roast of Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a toast to Sandra Day O’Connor, etc.) in news. Then, they interview Jamie Manson of Catholics for Choice about the intersection of reproductive justice and the Catholic church. Finally, Sani-Petty (what’s your favorite kind of macaron?).    For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show NotesCatholics for ChoiceJamie L. Manson

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the slew of sex abuse lawsuits coming out of New York, GOP idiocy, and the joys of Rosalynn Carter in news. Then, Sleater-Kinney’s Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker come on to talk about how their political voices have grown over the course of their music careers and their new album, Little Rope, out January 19, 2024. Next, Naomi Ekperigin and Megan Gailey join to discuss overconsumption in light of the holiday season shopping bonanza. Finally, Sani-Petty (Sheryl Lee Ralph and Mariah Carey are STARS).    For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show NotesSleater KinneyCouples Therapy podcast with Naomi EkperiginI Love My Kid, But... with Megan GaileyMRS. CLAUS - Tiffany Alvord x Tiffany Houghton (YouTube)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco invite Sen. Tina Smith to talk about all things progressive politics in Minnesota. Then, we get the gang back together: Kiran Deol, Kara Klenk, and Dana Schwartz celebrate Thanksgiving — the busiest travel week of the year — by sharing their worst travel stories. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show NotesSen. Tina SmithIn honor of Thanksgiving, here's one of the Senator's favorite holiday recipes: her grandmother's lemon pie! 1 1/4 cup sugar3 rounded Tbs. flourgrated rind & juice of one lemon (or 1/3 cup)2 egg yolks1 whole egg1 1/4 cup waterAs much butter as you can afford Mix sugar and flour well in heavy pan. Grate in lemon rind. Pour in lemon juice. Beat yolks and egg well and add.Put water in egg bowl, then add. Stir consistently over medium heat. When thickened, set aside and let cool. Pour into baked pie crust. These Are the Busiest Travel Days of the Year, According to TSAAlan Ruck car crash (TMZ)DEN Files

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the GOP’s delusional abortion takes in news. Then, you’re in for a treat: Erin interviews Chrissy Teigen and SisterSong’s Monica Simpson about reproductive rights and how they manifest in politics, in healthcare, and at home. The interview followed a roundtable all about abortion, which took place at Chrissy’s house in Los Angeles and featured leaders in the movement: Dr. Jamila Perritt, Kwajelyn Jackson, and Nancy Cárdenas Peña. Finally, some Sani-Petty (the Jeff Bezos photoshoot in Vogue is…really something!).   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show NotesSisterSong and Monica SimpsonChrissy TeigenDr. Jamila PerrittKwajelyn JacksonNancy Cárdenas PeñaJezebel Is Dead. Long Live Jezebel (Rolling Stone)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco invite What A Day’s Juanita Tolliver to talk about the November 2023 election results, Gov. Youngkin’s malevolent villain teeth, voter suppression in Mississippi, and the latest, fear-inducing presidential polls. Then, Allison Yarrow joins to discuss her new book, Birth Control: The Insidious Power of Men Over Motherhood. Finally, Sani-Petty (what hot goss is coming out of the Barbra Streisand memoir?). Show NotesMike Johnson: Everything You Didn't Know About His Sh*tty Past (Hysteria YouTube)Birth Control: The Insidious Power of Men Over Motherhood by Allison Yarrow (Bookshop.org)Mississippi NAACP questions timing of Capitol police checkpoint near JSU (WAPT)Learn more about what you can do to fight for abortion rights in 2024 by going to votesaveamerica.com/fuckbans.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco gird their loins and take you on a Tour De Election and break down the important candidates and ballot initiatives in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Mississippi. Then, Jennifer Carroll Foy joins to talk about her run for Virginia State Senator and the high stakes legislature election. Plus, Erin investigates the bad veneers plaguing the conservative party in Sani Petty. Show NotesJennifer Carroll Foy   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco remember all the House members who’ve fought and lost for the Speakership, revel in Trump’s attorneys flipping on him and do another abortion roundup. Then they’re joined by writer Amy Sohn to talk about zombie laws and the Comstock Act. Plus! Astrologer and activist Chani Nicholas stops by to talk about Scorpio season and how we can better understand our political state through the stars. Finally, senior producer Caroline Reston storms in to break down the USWNT drama. Show NotesAmy SohnThe Man Who Hated Women: Sex, Censorship, and Civil Liberties in the Gilded Age by Amy Sohn (Bookshop)Chani NicholasToday In Ohio   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco invite Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to cover the House Speakership mess and the Equal Rights Amendment in news. Then, Aparna Nancherla joins to talk about moving through the world as an introverted comedian. Finally, Sani Petty: stop growing alfalfa in Arizona, and witches, get it together! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show NotesAparna Nancherla (Instagram)The Introvert's Survival Guide by Aparna Nancherla (Audible)New Yorkers for Equal RightsRevenge of the squishes (Politico)6 Stories Show the Human Toll of Poland’s Strict Abortion Laws (Time)Where Democracy Falters, So Do Reproductive Rights (Foreign Policy)Pregnant Ukrainian Refugees Struggle to Get Abortion Care (The Cut)Polish far-right party jostles for third-place powerbroker role (Financial Times)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the latest news: Sen. Tommy Tuberville doesn’t want the military to have abortion access; the House will soon vote on its new Speaker; RFK Jr. is running as an independent; and Ohio needs your votes. Then, Rosie Grant (@ghostlyarchive) joins to talk about baking recipes printed on gravestones — and eating them in cemeteries! Finally, Sani-Petty (pharmacies are swamped, and a couple lesbians are acting…racist).  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show NotesDoctors Without BordersPalestine Children's Relief FundAFNATALWomen Wage PeaceWomen of the SunAbout Vivian Silver: NBC, Global News, CBC, The Globe and Mail

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco cover the news with Crooked’s VP of Politics, Shaniqua McClendon, diving into the Kevin McCarthy shutdown and ousting ordeal, Banned Books Week, and the Supreme Court returning to session. Then, California’s First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom came on to discuss the work she does for gender equality and children. Finally, Sani-Petty (shoutout, Laphonza Butler! Katy Perry, what are you doing?).  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show NotesJennifer Siebel Newsom: Instagram / TwitterThe Representation ProjectCalifornia Partners ProjectKaty Perry’s Mansion Battle Against 84-Year-Old Inspires ‘Katy PERRY Act’ to Protect Elders (Jezebel)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco answer the following questions in this week’s news: Why is business reporting so corporate-centric? Are Alabama’s Congressional district maps still racist? Why do women pay billions more for healthcare compared to men? Then, Tram Nguyen of New Virginia Majority joins to discuss Virginia’s November election and its high stakes for abortion, 2024, and more. Next, Alyssa gets into a back-to-school mood with Crooked’s own Kendra James, author of Admissions: A Memoir of Surviving Boarding School. Finally, Sani-Petty — an Erin and Alyssa takeover. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show NotesNew Virginia Majority Admissions: A Memoir of Surviving Boarding School by Kendra JamesJPMorgan to pay $75 million over claims it enabled Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking [NPR 9/26/23]

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the Russell Brand b******t, the GOP’s obsession with Vice President Harris, and more in news. Minnesota state Senator Lindsey Port then joins to talk about the status of progressivism in her state, from getting people’s records expunged for silly cannabis crimes to starting her state’s Reproductive Freedom Caucus. Next, Anna Drezen (creator of Praise Petey, now on Freeform and Hulu) and Tien Tran talk about the art of the girlboss, loving your job and also feeling like you’re dying, and the desire for communes. Finally, Sani-Petty (Jann Wenner and random dog poop suck). For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show NotesSen. Lindsey PortPraise Petey by Anna DrezenOKAY, WOW! with Tien TranSmartLess - "Matthew McConaughey"Jann Wenner Defends His Legacy, and His Generation’s (NYT)Passenger Planes Nearly Collide Far More Than You Know (The Daily)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco get into John Kennedy’s horny speech at a Senate hearing, the United Auto Workers union, the impending end of federal child care funding from the pandemic and the Virginia legislature race. Then, Michaela Watkins and Megan Gailey join to discuss the Danny Masterson sentencing, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher’s character letters, and the church of Scientology. Plus, Sani Petty!   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Today as a special treat, we’re sharing an episode of Choice Words with Samantha Bee from Lemonada featuring our very own Alyssa Mastromonaco!   Each week on Choice Words, Samantha Bee sits down with people she admires to examine the biggest choices they’ve made in their lives and the ripple effects those decisions have had. Sam’s made a lot of choices, too. She may have to interview herself about starting this podcast. In the episode you’re about to hear, Alyssa joins Sam Bee to reminisce on a time when she was Deputy Chief of Staff in the Obama Administration and was averaging two hours of sleep per night. Sam asks Alyssa what it was like to go from that high-stakes environment to watching HGTV all day, what made her decide that she’s never wearing Spanx again, and how she got deep into the world of jam making.   Keep up with Samantha Bee @realsambee on Instagram and Twitter.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Alyssa guest hosts on Pod Save America and speaks with Hawaii Senator Mazie Hirono about recovery efforts in Maui, and what we can do to help Hawaiians as they recover and rebuild. Listen to Pod Save America wherever you get your podcasts

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco give the latest round of abortion news, from the Pennsylvania Supreme Court race, Ohio Issue 1 f*****y, and Michigan’s fight to undo its current abortion regulations. Then Shannon Watts stops by to discuss the latest episodes of violence, and white women’s role in the fight for gun safety. Plus, Julissa Arce and comedian Zarna Garg  join to explore how leaving the workforce to provide care impacts your mental health. Finally we get petty about The Idol was canceled, Suits being the number #1, and Luis Rubiales lunatic mother. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show Notes Shannon Watts’ substack Moms Demand Action

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco use their news witch powers to make predictions about the first 2024 Republican presidential primary debate (since we recorded this episode before it happened) before diving into all the places that loathe (Indiana, we’re looking at you) and love (Illinois, thank you for this) abortion in news. Then, University of Oxford professor Jenni Nuttall comes on to talk about her new book Mother Tongue: The Surprising History of Women's Words — so we OBVIOUSLY asked her about the word “hysteria”! Next, Dana Schwartz and Megan Gailey close out Taylor Swift summer with a discussion on parasocial relationships and how they can be either helpful or potentially unhealthy. Finally, we close out with Sani-Petty: Alyssa discovered TikTok, and Sha’Carri Richardson is a track star!   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show NotesMother Tongue: The Surprising History of Women's Words by Jenni NuttallHoosier Abortion FundAbortionFinder.orgPlanned Parenthood

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the latest news: racist, sexist, criminal former President Trump got a spicy new indictment from Georgia; menstrual hygiene products are only starting to be tested with blood…now?!; and Hawai'i' needs money. Next, TikTok’s favorite forager Alexis Nikole comes on to talk about her relationship with nature, how her practice has changed over time, and the foods she wants to pick next. Then, Naomi Ekperigin and Tien Tran join to discuss “How America Got Mean,” the latest David Brooks essay in the Atlantic about the lack of moral education in contemporary society — and why he got some stuff wrong! Finally, Sani-Petty (stop telling me to upload to the cloud!). For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show NotesHelp Maui Rise: Directly Aid ʻOhana Displaced by Fires : Donate Directly to Maui ʻOhanaMaui Food BankHawai'i' Community Foundation Maui Strong FundMaui Mutual Aid FundFundraiser for Pūnana Leo o Lāhinā whose school site at Waiola Church, which burned downFundraiser for Nā ‘Āikane O Maui Cultural Center, which burned downAlexis Nikole on TikTokHow America Got Mean (The Atlantic)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco celebrate the results of Ohio’s special election — which is fantastic news for the future of reproductive rights in the Buckeye State — in news. Then, journalist TJ Raphael joins to discuss her latest podcast, COVER UP: THE PILL PLOT, a crazy story about smuggling abortion pills into the U.S. in the 90s. Finally, we talk Ron DeSantis’ crumbling presidential campaign, And Just Like That, and the Alabama boat brawl. New episodes drop every Thursday. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show NotesTJ’s podcastMaui Mutual Aid FundMaui Food Bank

A sneak peek of the first book from Crooked Media Reads, Mobility, by Lydia Kiesling. Mobility is a gripping coming-of-age story about navigating a world of corporate greed that's both laugh-out-loud funny and politically incisive. The novel tracks themes of class, power, politics, and desire throughout the life of its compelling main character, Bunny Glenn.  Vulture called Bunny Glenn “a complicated heroine for the ages, a striver who values the comforts of her oil-industry job even as she must reckon with the fact that the world is quite literally on fire.”  Order your copy of Mobility today at crooked.com/mobility or wherever books are sold.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are together, in person, in Los Angeles (!) and mock the latest Trump indictment before diving into news coming from the Midwest, from Ohio’s special election and Wisconsin’s Judge-elect Janet Protasiewicz to backstabbing Rep. Tricia Cotham’s and concerning “prenatal care deserts” in South Dakota. Then, Evan Kleinman of KCRW’s Good Food comes on to talk about her TikTok For You Page, growing up in the LA food scene, and pomegranate molasses. Next, Megan Gailey and Kiran Deol join to discuss the double Hollywood strike, how it's impacting their careers, the economy, and labor movements at large, and how they might need to start marrying rich. Finally, some Sani-Petty (Who needs a Louis Vuitton suitcase? How are Women’s World Cup players so cool?). For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show NotesCorrection: Abortion is legal in Minnesota.Easy Persian Barbari BreadCream Cheese Flour TortillasCabbage ChipsLogan on TikTok (Korean food)Kiran DeolI Love My Kid, But... (Megan Gailey podcast)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco cover the possibility of a new Trump indictment, the Carlee Russell case, OBGYNs heading to Texas, and Barbie’s record-breaking opening weekend. Then, Julissa Arce and Naomi Ekperigin join to talk birthdays: getting older, watching parents and babies age, and proving to people that we’re thriving — we promise! — even when we have gray hair. Finally, Sani-Petty (Scott Disick is selling air freshener, and insurance companies are never not the worst).   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.  

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco rave about the FIFA Women’s World Cup before discussing No Labels, the Long Island Serial Killer, and the latest abortion news in Iowa, Ohio, and beyond. Then, What a Day’s Juanita Tolliver joins to get nostalgic and talk Barbie culture — feminism, race in dolls, body image, the works — in anticipation of the summer’s hottest film. Finally, some Sani-Petty, from Flyana Boss to the inevitable fistfight in the GOP caucus. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show NotesTour de France Fan Causes Massive Crash by Taking a Sidelines Selfie (People)The true story of Mattel accidentally releasing a super gay Ken doll (In The Know)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco cover quite the range of news, from important elections in Ohio that will decide the fate of abortion in the state, to the Zuckerberg / Threads versus Musk / Twitter dick-measuring contest. Then, Kara Klenk and special guest Jamie Loftus — who has copious hot dog knowledge thanks to her debut book, Raw Dog: The Naked Truth About Hot Dogs — join the panel to talk about Jonah Hill and his “boundaries.” Finally, some Sani-Petty: we love Margot Robbie’s Barbie carpet looks and good European period meds! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show NotesRaw Dog: The Naked Truth about Hot Dogs by Jamie Loftus (Bookshop)That's Mess Up Podcast + Tour TicketsBarbie x Barbie: All of Margot Robbie’s Mattel-Inspired Red-Carpet Looks (Vanity Fair)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco cover the latest news — SCOTUS decisions are slowly coming in, and democracy shockingly hasn’t disintegrated yet, plus Trump is still an idiot — before interviewing Senator Amy Klobuchar about her new memoir, The Joy of Politics. Then, to close out Pride Month, associate producer Fiona Pestana joins to discuss the rise of anti-trans legislation over the past year. Finally, some Sani-Petty, featuring Vanna White, fireworks, and baristas. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show NotesThe Joy of Politics: Surviving Cancer, a Campaign, a Pandemic, an Insurrection, and Life's Other Unexpected Curveballs by Amy KlobucharTrans Legislation TrackerContrapointsMauree TurnerZooey Zephyr and Erin ReedGender Confirmation CenterACLU (s/o Chase Strangio)MMFATransLash (Anti-Trans Hate Machine podcast)Parker MolloyTre’vell AndersonElliot PageAlok Menon

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco cover the latest: Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito doesn’t understand what the big deal is about accepting a free luxury vacation from a billionaire megadonor and not reporting it, SCOTUS is finishing up their session, and self-described misogynist and incel influencer Andrew Tate gets indicted. Then, Monica Potts joins to discuss her new book about women in rural America, The Forgotten Girls. Next, Grace Parra-Janney and Dana Schwartz join to discuss weddings: planning them, Instagramming them, paying for them, the works. Finally, Sani-Petty (we’re improving our handwriting and seeing Stevie Nicks live). For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show NotesThe Forgotten Girls: A Memoir of Friendship and Lost Promise in Rural America by Monica Potts (Bookshop)Quiet ‘epidemic’ of drugs, alcohol and suicide has killed half a million middle-aged white Americans (Princeton)Justice Samuel Alito: ProPublica Misleads Its Readers (WSJ Op-Ed)Justice Samuel Alito Took Luxury Fishing Vacation With GOP Billionaire Who Later Had Cases Before the Court (ProPublica)THE FAKE POOR BRIDE: Confessions of a wedding planner (The Atlantic)Noble Blood podcastSolar Opposites on Hulu

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco celebrate Donny Trump’s birthday by covering his second indictment and mocking the ugly bathroom where he hid classified federal documents. Plus, why is everyone at the Young Women’s Leadership Conference full of…old and irrelevant conservative women gaslighting people into having babies? Then, Tien Tran and Jill Gutowitz come on to talk age-gap relationships: when it makes sense, when it’s actively desirable, and when it’s simply nasty. Finally, bad drivers and good radio in Sani-Petty. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show NotesIndigenous knowledge, bravery, vigilance: how young siblings survived in Colombia’s perilous jungle (The Guardian)Good Food on KCRW 

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the latest union news and GOP nonsense — Nikki Haley and Harlan Crow, what are you doing? Then, Rep. Becca Balint joins to talk about fighting for queer rights in Congress and singing Springsteen during karaoke. Next, Juanita Toliver, host of Crooked’s What A Day podcast, and Shaniqua McClendon, Crooked’s VP of Politics, join to talk about political spouses: the good ones, the bad ones, and the…forgettable ones. Finally, some Sani-Petty (should we have ducking — sorry, f*cking — VR monocles?). Show Notes@BeccaBalintVTHow a Campaign Against Transgender Rights Mobilized Conservatives (NYT)votesaveamerica.com/fuckbans   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the latest news: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton was bipartisanly impeached; Minnesota gets paid family and medical leave — and legalized weed; and Waystar-Royco merged with GoJo (we love you forever, Succession). Samantha Bee then comes on to discuss women in late night, stealing cars, and her new podcast, Choice Words. Next, we invite Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein and Halle Kiefer to talk about possibly the best reality dating show: The Ultimatum: Queer Love. Finally, a range of emotions in Sani-Petty (AI finishes bodies, college reunions are happening, body hair is growing, and a Manson girl might leave prison). For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show NotesChoice Words with Samantha Bee is out now from Lemonada Media.Dr. Chanda Prescod-WeinsteinRuined with Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Pod Save the U.K.’s Coco Khan to answer the question: which country is more of a dumpster fire, the U.S. or the U.K.? In the U.S. corner: E. Jean Carroll vs. Trump (again); the LA Dodgers inviting, disinviting, and reinviting drag queen nuns to Pride Night; and more GOP boys entering the 2024 race. In the U.K. corner: misogyny king Andrew Tate, a politically conservative downward spiral, and very expensive childcare. Finally, to recover from this tête-à-tête, a little Sanity Corner (Gen Z uses Cockney slang to cope with stress) and a little I Feel Petty (TikTok is ruining food!) in Sani-Petty.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show NotesPod Save the UKCoco Khan on TwitterFact check: Average UK salary: ever wondered how you stack up?How much childcare workers get paid in the UK: source 1, source 2, source 3Cheesier, Saucier, and Drowning in Caviar: How TikTok took over the menu.Cannes dress code: source 1, source 2And, by the way, Alyssa isn’t on WikiFeet, so DON’T TRY TO LOOK!

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco celebrate their 250th episode (!!!) by answering some listener questions peppered throughout the show! In news, we cover the abortion showdown in North Carolina, Philadelphia one step closer to electing its first female mayor — after electing 99 male mayors prior — and a new menopause drug. Then, Jena Friedman and Megan Gailey join to talk all things culture war, from Bill Cosby to “wokeism” to the latest Succession election episode that made everyone lose sleep, even after taking an edible (spoiler alert). Finally, in Sani-Petty: the NBA Playoffs, TikTok’s TattooGate, and more. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show NotesNot Funny: Essays on Life, Comedy, Culture, Et Cetera by Jena Friedman (Bookshop.org)Matt Vaught response to TattooGate (Instagram)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco cover a whole lot of creepy men — Trump is guilty in the E. Jean Carroll case! Republicans want to rid of no fault divorce! Texas Rep. Bryan Slaton and the grooming that is coming from inside the house! — and the importance of mammograms. Then, Crooked’s VP of Politics Shaniqua McClendon joins to talk about second chances, inspired by the article du jour: the New York Times profile of Elizabeth Holmes. Finally, in A Wildly Positive Final Segment, they celebrate cool women (nurses, teachers, Girl Scout leaders, and more) ahead of Mother’s Day.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show NotesLiz Holmes Wants You to Forget About Elizabeth (NYT)Troop 6000's Digital Cookie® StoreHigh Tea Society organization

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the WGA Writers Strike — location of the wittiest picket signs — and the E. Jean Carroll defamation trial against habitual defamer President Donald Trump. Karina Longworth of You Must Remember This then joins to discuss her podcast and how she digs into the history of film, from Charles Manson to Fatal Attraction. Next, Kara Klenk and Michaela Watkins come on to talk about rejection in its many forms: romantic, academic, professional, platonic...the list is too long. Finally, a lot of tragedies — pet psychics and too-pretty school lunch bento boxes — in Sani-Petty. Show NotesFor those impacted by the WGA strike: Emergency Financial Assistance & Disaster Relief   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.  

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the recent departures of media men — Don Lemon, Tucker Carlson, Nate Silver, oh my! — and Elon Musk’s weird Twitter behavior before Representative Lauren Necochea of Idaho joins to discuss garbage abortion legislation, its impact on her family, and the current state of bodily autonomy in the U.S. Then, Jennifer Romolini of Crooked’s new podcast, Stiffed, and Megan Gailey come on to talk about p0rn, the female gaze, and the sexualization of men. Finally, a little Sani-Petty (we’re watching Succession’s final season and the NBA playoffs, because we have range).   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show Notes"Please watch Idaho Rep. Lauren Necochea talk about why she is urging her daughters not to live in their home state." (Twitter)Stiffed (podcast)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco cover the deflated balloon that was the Fox Dominion lawsuit, Meatball Ron (hate his evil 6-week abortion ban, love his hater donors), and the future of mifepristone in news. Then, THE J. Smith Cameron — aka, Gerri from Succession — comes on to discuss the Shakespearean nature of S4E3 (iykyk), being a “sex symbol,” and seeing fans in public. Next, Shaniqua McClendon and Tien Tran join to talk vibes: the good ones, the bad ones, the disruptive ones, the all-consuming ones, and all the vibes in between. Finally, Sani-Petty, covering everything from #CakeTok to MILF Manor. Show NotesJ. Smith-Cameron on TwitterSuccession on HBO

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the week’s news — which, à la Succession, is very Shit Show at the F**k Factory — covering the Tennessee Three saga, Kid Rock shooting cases of beer because Bud Light likes Dylan Mulvaney, and Dianne Feinstein being MIA. Senator Mazie Hirono then joins to talk about Judge Kacsmaryk’s mifepristone decision and how that’s impacting abortion rights in our nation going forward. Next, Amanda Nguyen and Kiran Deol come on to talk gaslighting, boundary setting, and toxic traits as they analyze the rise in using therapy speak off the psych couch. Finally, some Sani-Petty, featuring snobby winos and literate Angelenos. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show NotesIs Therapy-Speak Making Us Selfish? (Bustle)Here is how you break up with a friend 👍 (TikTok)Healing from Healing (Instagram)I Can't Save You: A Memoir by Anthony Chin-Quee (Bookshop.org)You Must Remember This Podcast (website)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco celebrate Janet Protasiewicz’s (and abortion’s) win in the Wisconsin Supreme Court election, bag on dumbass Donny Trump’s arraignment mess, and ponder Boy Meets World’s Ben Savage’s Congressional run in news. Then, Tien Tran and Dana Schwartz join to talk parties: how to host, what to bring as a guest, and why asking “WHAT IS WHITE PRIVILEGE?” at a dinner party makes things…weird! Finally, some Sani-Petty (shoutout, Angel Reese and Bruce Springsteen! Boo, travel-sized containers and bad grocery store etiquette!). For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show Notes Abortion Wins Elections by Rebecca Traister (The Cut)No One Would TellWatch Pretty Baby on HuluWatch How I Met Your Father on HuluAnatomy: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz

This week, Erin Ryan co-hosts with Grace Parra Janney! In News, they cover another gun violence tragedy at a school in Nashville, proving yet again that we need gun safety to save our kids, not b******t like book bans. Then, Zakiya Thomas, President and CEO of the ERA Coalition / Fund for Women’s Equality, comes on to talk about the 100 year fight to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment. Next, Julissa Arce and Kara Klenk join to talk everything Gwyneth Paltrow, from her skiing trial drama to her wellness habits to which Goop products are actually…kinda worth it. Finally, some Sani-Petty (Vanderpump Rules fans, you won’t wanna miss this one).   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show Notes Woman Corp from ERA CoalitionYou Sound Like a White Girl: The Case for Rejecting Assimilation by Julissa Arce (now in paperback! on Bookshop.org)That's Messed Up: An SVU PodcastGwyneth Paltrow Ski Crash Trial, Nancy Grace Reacts (podcast)Evan Ross Katz reacting to Gwyneth Paltrow's Trial (Instagram)#gwynethpaltrow shares her daily wellness routine on The Art Of Being Well (TikTok)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco cover the most important news — Hysteria’s Petty Brew Coffee just launched! — before getting into state-level abortion garbage (Idaho, Wyoming, what are you doing?) and patiently waiting for more Trump indictment news. Then, bestselling author Jodi Picoult joins for an interview on the latest book bans in schools nationwide, targeting her books for…really no good reason. Then, Michaela Watkins and Megan Gailey come on to talk about the controversial topic du jour, according to Florida: periods. Finally, a little Sani (Pamela Anderson, Penn Badgley), a little Petty (yelling at Drake, Brits using weird lingo) in Sani-Petty.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show Notes Hysteria's Petty Brew CoffeeJodi PicoultIf You Read the G.O.P.’s Anti-Trans Policies, You’ll See What It Really Wants (The Ezra Klein Show)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco start off by discussing the Texas abortion pill hearing, where Judge Kacsmaryk wants so badly to ban mifepristone…get a life, dude. Then, Parker Molloy comes on to talk about anti-trans legislation, the coverage of it in the media, and finding hope in outspoken trans kids. Next, Hysteria fave Akilah Hughes joins Kiran Deol in the panel to discuss the various definitions of “woke.” To finish things off, some praise (shoutout, Alyssa’s jam!) and complaints (people in LA canNOT drive in the rain) in Sani-Petty. Show Notes The Present Age, Parker Molloy's newsletterThree Dancing Bears, Alyssa's jam   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the latest reproductive rights news across the states with an EXPERT on this beat: Jessica Valenti, writer of Abortion, Every Day. Then, Amanda Nguyen and Tien Tran join to talk about sidekicks — oftentimes the forgotten heroes of stories! Finally, a little Sanity (good eggs), a little Petty (Ozempic is crazy, and Republicans know it) in Sani-Petty. Show NotesAbortion, Every Day (Jessica Valenti's Substack)Ramen Eggs recipe   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco start off with an AEAAA (Ask Erin & Alyssa Anything), answering listener questions about everything from environmental policy and running for office to harmonizing during carpool karaoke with the Indigo Girls. Then, Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein is BACK as a special panelist with Megan Gailey to discuss the green flags in others that indicate that they might be a good person — and the difference between those flags online vs. IRL. Finally, a little Sanity (embrace your messiness), a little Petty (the College Board is a scam!). Show Notes Chanda Prescod-WeinsteinParticles for JusticeBernie Sanders Walked Into A Woman’s TikTok And Reacted Exactly How You Would Expect (Buzzfeed News)Rebecca Solnit: The Case of the Missing Perpetrator (Lit Hub)   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco cover some lighter news — Don Lemon being an idiot, Jimmy Carter being a legend, governors supporting abortion, Wisconsin election wins — before Julissa Arce and Kara Klenk join to discuss how to deal with the world being terrible. Then, the crew dives into their moments of Sanity (featuring good television on Peacock) and Petty (trying to get answers about your own health can be so annoying sometimes). Show Notes Alyssa's tips for what to do when the world is in crisis:-Do something to help.-Give them back control of their life (donate clothes or gift cards so they can buy something for themself).-Post about what they need.-Give them food! Real, warm nutritious food.-Give relief workers some relief. Happy Homes Animal Rescue   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.  

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco cover the lows (the train derailment in Ohio, losing abortion pill access) and highs (Gov. Gretchen Whitmer fighting for stronger gun laws in Michigan, Dianne Feinstein’s not running for re-election) of news before interviewing LA-based doula and co-founder of Frontline Doulas Khefri Riley about the beautiful world of birth work. Then, Tien Tran and Kiran Deol join to talk about decision fatigue, and we can’t decide who had better takes! Finally, a little Sani-Petty. Show Notes Khefri's websiteFrontline Doulas   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.  

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss some normal news (Biden’s State of the Union speech, the ratification of the ERA) and some gross, weird news (pro-life old man corporations, using brain dead women as…surrogates?). Then, Dr. Heather Irobunda and Megan Gailey join for one of the least horny conversations about the state of horniness vs. the state of beauty. Finally, a little Sani, a little Petty.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show Notes Companies pledged support for abortion access. Then they gave to the Alabama AG looking to prosecute people who take abortion pills. (Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dip their toes into a lot of news topics: South Korea’s birth strike, NYPD’s inability to offer justice to victims of sexual assault, Plan B vending machines, and bad cleaning products. Then, freshly Oscar-nominated (Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) hair expert Camille Friend joins to talk about her design process, working in the entertainment industry, and sharing her skills as an educator in her craft. Next, Julissa Arce and Dana Schwartz come on to discuss a New Yorker book review titled “What’s the Matter with Men?” a question we ask daily and for which we continue to find new answers. Finally, some Sani-Petty.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show Notes Eight Women Say the Same Man Raped or Assaulted Them. Now They’re Out for Justice (Rolling Stone)Camille Friend | Hair Guru (Instagram)What’s the Matter with Men? (The New Yorker)Immortality: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz (Bookshop)You Sound Like a White Girl: The Case for Rejecting Assimilation by Julissa Arce (Bookshop)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco commemorate what would have been 50 years of Roe v. Wade by discussing what abortion rights look like in the first year of its absence. Rep. Grace Meng then comes on to talk about the massacre in Monterey Park and its impact on Lunar New Year celebrations nationwide. Next, Grace Parra-Janney and Amanda Nguyen join Erin and Alyssa in wondering: are we annoying, and is that a bad thing? Finally, a little Sani-Petty. Show Notes Monterey Park Lunar New Year Victims Fund   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco start with all things news, from gas stoves and TikTok to Andrew Tate’s disgusting incel MLM (TW: rape) and the Idaho Murders (TW: murder). Then, Michaela Watkins and Kara Klenk join to answer the question: when should we give brutally honest advice to friends, and when should we hold our tongues and just be supportive? Finally, a little Sani-Petty — great if you’ve got a sweet tooth! Show Notes National Sexual Assault Hotline: Confidential 24/7 Support   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

We say love is love is love is love. And that’s true! But it’s also รัก if you’re Thai. Yêu và quý if you’re Vietnamese. And a lot of hard work no matter where you’re from. In this episode of Radiolingo, the sweet sticky mess that is romance. Listen to and follow RADIOLINGO for free, wherever you get your podcasts About the Show: Radiolingo investigates all the ways language shapes our world and how our world shapes language. Hosted by Ahmed Ali Akbar, an audio journalist and James Beard Award-winning writer, each episode introduces a new way of looking at the impact of language across our lives, our relationships, our culture and much more. Radiolingo is a Crooked Media and Duolingo production.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into news, highlighting the nurses strike in NYC and two of their favorite Katies (Porter and Hobbs). Next, Rep. Pramila Jayapal joins to discuss the saga of electing Kevin McCarthy, what Democrats need to do to prepare for 2024, and her current book recommendations. Then, Kiran Deol and Megan Gailey come on to talk about Prince Harry’s memoir, family estrangement, and loudly airing your family’s dirty laundry. Finally, a little Sani-Petty, covering everything from Gwen Stefani (who claims to be Japanese?) to the Buffalo Bills.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show Notes The NYC nurses strike reveals a fundamental flaw in US health careThe Beekeeper of Aleppo by Christy LefteriNo Country for Eight-Spot Butterflies: A Lyric Essay by Julian AguonReckoning by V (formerly Eve Ensler)Gwen Stefani: "I Said, 'My God, I'm Japanese'"

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco ring in 2023 with GOP chaos (Kevin McCarthy taking L’s in the House speaker vote, Matt Gaetz being funny for the first time in his life), great new California legislation coming into play (including more abortion protections and no new fur coats), and Idaho murder updates. Then, Tien Tran and Dana Schwartz join to discuss, according to Vulture, 2022’s favorite buzzword: nepo baby. Finally, in Sani-Petty, period talk, wholesome TV, and Movies.  Show Notes Bash asks Pelosi if McCarthy has what it takes to be House Speaker. See her responseHow a Nepo Baby Is Born   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco put on their coziest beanies and review this Year in Chaos, remembering everything from JLO changing her last name to the January 6th hearings and the raid in Mar-a-Lago. Then, Senators Amy Klobuchar, Mazie Hirono, and Kirsten Gillibrand join to talk about their favorite festive traditions, holiday recipes, and whether or not they’ll be drinking some ‘nog (spoiler: the answer is yes, and it WILL be boozy). Happy Holidays! Show Notes Senator Amy KlobucharSenator Mazie HironoSenator Kirsten Gillibrand   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are army crawling towards 2023 with the help of White Lotus, a hopeful reformation of the Electoral Count Act, and the schadenfreude of watching a crypto bro fly too close to the sun. Then, Jena Friedman and Megan Gailey join to talk true crime, from copaganda to genuine ACAB content. Finally, we close it out with a Sani-Petty — but with all Sani, no Petty, because we’re treating ourselves during this year-end chaos! Show Notes True Crime Story: IndefensibleNot Funny: Essays on Life, Comedy, Culture, Et Cetera by Jena FriedmanLadykillerr/idahomurders   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to Rep. Jackie Speier about her iconic political career ahead of her upcoming retirement from Congress (which, she assures, does NOT mean she won’t be booked and busy). In News, Erin and Alyssa cover everything from the Georgia runoff results (yay, Warnock!) to the Good Morning America host cheating scandal. Then, Julissa Arce and Dana Schwartz join to dive into getting the “ick.” Finally, a little Sanity Corner, a little I Feel Petty. Show Notes Walker delivers concession speechWhy Warnock Won and What it Means (Dan Pfeiffer)Congresswoman Jackie SpeierYou Sound Like a White Girl: The Case for Rejecting Assimilation by Julissa ArceImmortality: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco sit down with U.S. Women’s National Team soccer star and activist Megan Rapinoe to talk about the Qatar World Cup, pay equity and transparency, being a woman in soccer, and her and her fiancé Sue Bird’s shoe collections. Then, in News: Erin and Alyssa talk January 6th updates (summary: Find Out Season continues), rail workers’ labor rights, and recent Balenciaga scandals. Finally, Megan Rapinoe joins the ranting in I Feel Petty. Show Notes Soccer star Megan Rapinoe urges accountability after investigation finds systemic abuse and misconduct in women’s game [CNN]Megan Rapinoe x Trusaic   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Megan Gailey and Kara Klenk celebrate Thanksgiving by bringing you another installment of Solicited Advice! Plus Sani-Petty!   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show Notes Hook On Chair, Clip on High Chair, Fold-Flat Storage Portable Baby Feeding Seat INSTANT POT BUFFALO CHICKEN

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow to take a victory lap on Michigan’s big election night! From enshrining abortion rights to flipping the state house and state senate. Then in News: Erin and Alyssa talk about Trump's Presidential announcement, the University of California academic worker strike, the Taylor Swift/ Ticketmaster clusterfuck, and toast Christina Applegate. Plus! Dana Schwartz and Kiran Deol join to talk about the decline of women’s magazines and their conservative counterparts. Finally, we, of course, talk about Tiffany Trump’s wedding in I Feel Petty.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show Notes Sen. Mallory McMorrow

American society is still organized around a presumption that every family unit has a full-time caregiver in the home. Jessica Grose, mom of 2 and opinion writer for The New York Times, joins host Anne Helen Petersen to answer questions about the struggle, sadness, and burnout that comes from trying to still get by in that space, even when it isn't reality for millions of families. To hear even more episodes don't forget to subscribe to Work Appropriate. If you've got a workplace quandary you want help figuring out, head to workappropriate.com to tell us about it.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk midterm election results we know so far with Grace Parra Janney and Crooked’s Vice President of Politics Shaniqua McClendon. Then, a break from all that! With a completely non-political Sani-Petty. Show Notes CNN panelist predicts 'bad night,' says Democrats didn't 'listen' to voters throughout the election   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk SCOTUS’s affirmative action arguments — some poignant, some petty — and the attack on Paul Pelosi before reminding everyone that the midterms are this! Tuesday! Next, Amanda Nguyen and Megan Gailey come on to look back on the way we behaved during the height of COVID and whether or not there’s forgiveness there. To end, a little Sani-Pedi. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Show Notes Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson confronted the lawyer arguing for outlawing affirmative action with how his proposed college admissions system would privilege a white legacy applicant over a Black descendent of slaves.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the latest bad news: anti-semitism’s surge, Britney Griner’s rejected appeal, and schoolchildren’s low post-pandemic scores on a national exam. Then, Lorena Austin joins to talk about her crucial campaign for Arizona State House. Next, Dana Schwartz and Kara Klenk join to talk about looking smart, gifted child syndrome, and rainbow-organized bookshelves. Finally, a healthy dose of joy and annoyance with Sani-Pedi.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show Notes Lorena Austin

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco come to you live from LA, reuniting for the first time since pre-pandemic! They kick off the show interviewing LA’s (hopefully) future mayor Congresswoman Karen Bass about all things midterms. Then, Megan Gailey, Julissa Arce, and Kiran Deol join to talk about the doomed fate of wife guys. Finally, the crew finishes the show reading and arguing about hot takes from the audience.  Show NotesKaren BassRoger Stone calls Ivanka Trump an 'abortionist bitch' after not getting January 6 pardon   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco welcome Hysteria’s FIRST MALE interview guest: Beto O’Rourke! Never not breaking barriers over here. After talking to him about his Texas governor race, Erin and Alyssa continue their October Witch of the Week series with the indigenous Deer Woman. Next, Tien Tran and Megan Gailey join to talk about rich-poor friendships and end the show with a Halloween-adjacent Sani-Petty.  Show Notes Beto for TexasThe Deer WomanThe Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones90 Day Fiancé Tell All Live w/ Mike O'Brien, Tien Tran, Ashley Ray + More!   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.  

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into staunchly pro-life Herschel Walker’s abortion underwriting and Florida’s invasion into the privacy of student athletes before sitting down with Michigan State Supreme Court candidate Kyra Harris Bolden. Next, Amanda Nguyen and Nona Willis Aronowitz come on to chat about sex, consent, and how the "sexual revolution" has let some women down. Then, we end on a Sani-Petty. Show Notes Kyra Harris Bolden for Michigan Supreme CourtBaba YagaRise (Amanda Nguyen's organization)Bad Sex: Truth, Pleasure, and an Unfinished Revolution by Nona Willis Aronowitz   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco shoutout Lizzo’s crystal flute skills before getting into the news: the aftermath of Mahsa Amini’s death, the election of Italy’s brand new lady fascist and state-level lies and secrets that will make you shake your damn head. Then, Michaela Watkins and Julissa Arce join to talk about the intersection of misogyny and disinformation, inspired by Don’t Worry Darling and the pervasion of Russian bots online. Finally, a balanced ending: Sani-Petty.   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.   Show Notes Lizzo plays James Madison's flute at Library of Congress (Correction: Erin said John Adams instead of James Madison) Fighting fascists with Bernie Sanders (Pod Save the World episode mentioning protests in Iran) Oriaku Njoku: National Network of Abortion Funds, Access Reproductive Care-­Southeast, 2022 TIME100 NEXT Profile Chloe Maxmin: Rural Runners film, Dirt Road Revival book,  Dirt Road Organizing Olivia Wilde Controversies TikTok SUAY SEW SHOP

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco get into the latest abortion news — bans, polls, men being evil — before sitting down with Arizona’s Secretary of State Katie Hobbs to discuss her running for governor in a major toss-up race against a rocket launcher enthusiast. Next, Kiran Deol and our senior producer Caroline Reston come on to talk about getting berated and how to respond when someone yells at you. Then, we end the show with an instant classic, Sani-Petty. Show Notes: Puerto Rico never recovered from the devastation of Hurricane Maria (2017). Now, the island is completely flooded and without electricity again. You donate to organizations who are on the ground doing the work. One in particular we want to highlight is Taller Salud. They’re a feminist mutual aid org currently coordinating hurricane relief. Donate here. Katie Hobbs for Governor     For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.    

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the highs (WNBA breaking records, Abbott Elementary winning Emmys) and the lows (the proposed federal abortion ban, the mess that is the GOP) of the latest national news. Then, Kiran Deol and Kara Klenk join to discuss why Americans are so bad at unplugging when they’re OOO. Finally, we’ve chosen a name for our I Feel Petty and Sanity Corner combo: Sani-Petty!   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Jill Gutowitz and Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein to discuss the queering of reality dating shows and the undeniable chemistry between the two current Bachelorettes. Plus, rounding out the summer with a I Feel Petty/Sanity Corner combo! Show Notes Six on Broadway Tony Performance   For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.