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). 

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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)

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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).

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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)

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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!

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Show Notes:

History.com: Can the President and Vice President Be From the Same State?

Ina Garten: Lemon Cake

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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!

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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

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Erin Ryan is joined by guest co-host Grace Parra-Janney to embark on another Tour de Fuckery, checking in on what tomfoolery is going on in various red states. Then, Erin chats with scholar, teacher, and cultural theorist Dr. Aria Halliday about the Handmaid’s Tale as a post-Dobbs cultural reference and the relationship between Black women and reproductive justice. Next, Julissa Arce and Amanda Nguyen come on to discuss the suburban equalizer, the Target run. Finally, a little I Feel Petty, a little Sanity Corner.

Show Notes:

Abortion organizations in Mississippi who are also working on flood relief after the devastating flooding in Jackson:

• Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund
• Mississippi Abortion Access Coalition

Buy Black: How Black Women Transformed US Pop Culture by Dr. Aria S. Halliday

Killing the Black Body: Race, Reproduction, and The Meaning of Liberty By Dorothy Roberts

Doechii

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco get into Biden’s student loan debt relief program, Secretary-Mayor Pete’s proposed new rules to strengthen airline passenger protection, and discuss how abortion on the ballot is driving women to register to vote in higher numbers than men. Then, Grace Parra-Janney and Dana Schwartz join to talk about Finland’s Prime Minister daring to have a social life, our Russian conspiracy theories of her public attack and the unfair judgment we place on public facing women and their social media. Plus, another I Feel Petty/Sanity Corner Combo Extravaganza!

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss Dr. Oz’s baffling crudité video, living in a post-Roe digital dystopia, and future former Congresswoman Liz Cheney. Then, Akilah Hughes and Tien Tran come in to talk about identifying our own toxic traits — and seeing the positives in our negatives. Finally, an extra toxic I Feel Petty-Sanity Corner combo.

Show Notes:

Not Just Kansas; Women Motivated to Vote in States with Repro Rights at Risk
Jared Kushner’s ‘Breaking History’ Is a Soulless and Very Selective Memoir
Kaleigh Cohen Fitness
Thanks, Obama
Alcohol and Excess During Thanksgiving Break
The Split

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco toast to the victory that is the Inflation Reduction Act before getting into teacher shortages, abortion bans, and Facebook being a menace to democracy. Next, Kiran Deol and Julissa Arce join to talk about parental approval of your decisions, from childhood to adulthood. Finally, a little I Feel Petty, a little Sanity Corner.

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco start on a high note, celebrating the abortion rights victory in Kansas before discussing more reproductive rights news and embarking on another state-by-state Tour de Fuckery. Then, Shaniqua McClendon and Dana Schwartz come on to discuss quiet quitting, girlbossing, and having a life outside of work. Finally, a I Feel Petty-Sanity Corner combo.

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to Betsy West and Julie Cohen about their latest film Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down, an inspiring story about recovering from gun violence which they describe as a romance, a comedy, and a musical! In news, Erin and Alyssa continue discussing Roe’s impact, from walking out on an anti-abortion speaker to codifying gay marriage to responding to right-wing Twitter hate with fundraising for abortion access. Then, Michaela Watkins and Megan Gailey come on to discuss the nuances of cheating. And, ladies’ choice: I Feel Petty and Sanity Corner.

Show Notes

Gabby Giffords Won’t Back Down

Gabby Giffords' Top Hits

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco interview activist Amanda Nguyen, the founder and CEO of civil rights accelerator Rise, to talk about gamifying lawmaking and seeking justice for rape survivors across the globe. Then, in news, Erin and Alyssa assess the current state of the fight for abortion rights on multiple stages: the streets, medical facilities, and the courts. Next, Tien Tran and Julissa Arce join to talk about changing your name, à la J. Lo turned Jennifer Affleck. Finally, the best of both worlds: a little I Feel Petty and a little Sanity Corner.

Show Notes

Rise (Amanda's organization)
Alicia Garza (activist who inspires Amanda)
The Rehearsal (Nathan Fielder's new show)
The Summer I Turned Pretty (series by Jenny Han)

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to academic and activist Bernardine Dohrn on the heels of Crooked’s new award-winning podcast, Mother Country Radicals, which tells the story of her life in advocacy. Next, in news, Erin and Alyssa start with a glimmer of hope and move on to a Tour de Bullshit, going into the terrible things happening in individual states, from Alaska to Tennessee. Then, Kara Klenk and Grace Parra Janney join to discuss cults. Finally, a positive ending with Sanity Corner.

Show Notes

Video source: Sen. Hawley accused of transphobic questioning at abortion hearing (Washington Post)

Mother Country Radicals

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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?). 

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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)

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Grace Parra Janney and Julissa Arce to do another special episode of Solicited Advice. Then, I Feel Petty.

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand about the realities and battles of a post-Roe America. Next, in News, Erin and Alyssa dive into the different responses — from Democrats, from the GOP, from the states — to the overturning of abortion rights. Then, they’re joined by Charlie Jane Anders and Annalee Newitz to talk about the power of imagining different realities through science fiction while we live in an increasingly dystopian society, and why queer and other marginalized people are so good at writing them. Finally, finding joy in Sanity Corner.

Show Notes

Our Opinions Are Correct (Charlie Jane's and Annalee's podcast)

Victories Greater Than Death by Charlie Jane Anders
Dreams Bigger Than Heartbreak by Charlie Jane Anders
Never Say You Can't Survive by Charlie Jane Anders
Autonomous by Annalee Newitz
The Future of Another Timeline by Annalee Newitz

The Women Could Fly by Megan Giddings
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Witchmark by C.L. Polk
Ring Shout by P. Djèlí Clark
Wayfarers (Series) by Becky Chambers
Spear by Nicola Griffith

Charlie Jane's playlist of versions of "Funkin For Jamaica" by Tom Browne

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco prepare for more Supreme Court decisions this week by working through three hypothetical outcomes of the impending abortion ruling. Next, in News: Erin and Alyssa discuss January 6 hearing updates and states no longer scheduling abortions in light of being in Roe v. Wade limbo. Then, Dana Schwartz and Julissa Arce join for Personal/Political to break down “The Future Isn’t Female,” an op-ed in the New York Times by Michelle Goldberg, and the cringe state of feminism today. Finally, I Feel Petty.

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Happy 200 episodes! Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to NBC anchor Katy Tur about her honest new memoir Rough Draft. Then in News: Erin and Alyssa discuss Liz Cheney’s Jan. 6 opening statement, the tampon shortage (and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s dizzy, transphobic comments about it), a new Ohio law allowing teachers to carry guns after barely any training, and the alt-right attacking Pride events nationwide. Later, Megan Gailey, Naomi Ekperigin, Grace Parra Janney, and Kiran Deol join to reflect upon the craziness that has — and surprisingly hasn’t — gone down since Hysteria’s beginning four years ago. Finally, a sophisticated I Feel Petty.

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to NY Mag writer-at-large Rebecca Traister about her newest piece on Dianne Feinstein. Plus in News: Erin and Alyssa reflect on the Uvalde victim stories and Matthew McConaughey’s surprising engagement in the gun conversation. Then Megan Gailey and Dana Schwartz join to discuss the bikini menace and the rise and fall of the “bikini body”. Finally, a very petty I Feel Petty.

Show Notes:

Text ACT to 644-33

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to the President of the National Education Association Becky Pringle about what it means to arm teachers with guns and the extraordinary burden teachers have carried the past few years. Then in News: Erin and Alyssa talk about Michigan Governor’s Whitmer executive directive on abortion, reproductive health, Japan’s terrible abortion laws, plus a man does a cool thing?! Next: Kara Klenk and Tien Tran join to discuss the Amber Heard and Johnny Depp defamation and counter lawsuit trail and then invent a new word: clout whoring. Finally, Sanity Corner!

Show Notes:

Text ACT to 644-33

Why the Depp-Heard trial is so much worse than you realize

https://www.vox.com/culture/23131538/johnny-depp-amber-heard-tiktok-snl-extremism

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On this week’s show, Erin and Alyssa welcome Shannon Watts, the founder of Moms Demand Action, to process the massacre that happened in Uvalde, Texas, and to offer a glimmer of hope in the wake of tragedy. Then, Priyanka Aribindi and Kiran Deol join for Personal/Political to discuss combatting the fatigue that comes with the omnipresence of these horrific attacks and say Fuck That Guy to the men who continuously to allow them to happen. Finally, a much, much needed Sanity Corner filled with TV recs. 

Show notes:

Text ACT to 64433 to get involved in the fight for gun control

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the primaries then are joined by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro to talk about the baby formula shortage and what led to this catastrophic situation. Plus Bethenny Frankel joins to talk about her new book and the future of female leadership. Next: Grace Parra-Janney and Julissa Arce join to discuss the systemic failures of our government and the everyday heroes who pick up the slack. Finally a much needed Sanity Corner.

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the Senate vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act, start their own religion and come for your semen. Then Michaela Watkins and Akilah Hughes talk about the Matt Gaetz tweet and the “cat lady” trope. Plus, I Feel Petty!

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the leaked SCOTUS draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and the political and emotional fallout. (We’d like the record to show that pro-life old men are extremely creepy!!!) Then Tien Tran and Kiran Deol join to rage and rant about the imminent takedown of Roe, and deconstruct our culture’s obsession with scammers. Plus, I Feel Petty!

Show Notes:

With our constitutionally protected right to abortion under attack, abortion funds are working nonstop to make sure people can still access (and afford) abortion.

Visit votesaveamerica.com/roe to learn more, donate, and take action.

More reading:

Scene Stealer: The True Lies of Elisabeth Finch, Part 1

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Scene Stealer: The True Lies of Elisabeth Finch, Part 2

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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.

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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)

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the recent trove of Mark Meadows texts, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s testimony, Ron DeSantis’ battle with Disney, Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter and toast the reporters covering Ukraine. Plus Dr. Heather Irobunda and stand up Alison Leiby join to discuss medical gaslighting, how to improve communication with your doctor and normalizing being happy (??) after an abortion. Plus, I Feel Petty!

Show Notes:

Tickets to Alison Leiby’s Oh God, A Show About Abortion

https://www.ohgodshow.com/

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Erin Ryan talks with labor journalist and author Kim Kelly about the recent Amazon and rumblings of Starbucks unionization and her new book Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor. Plus, Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow joins to discuss her viral speech on the Senate Floor and the Republicans the growing trend of labeling their Democratic opponents as groomers and pedophiles. Plus Amy Westervelt and Mary Annaïse Heglar (hosts of the podcast Hot Take) join to talk about Earth Day and sustainability burnout. Finally, I Feel Petty! (Alyssa is out this week, but back next!) 

Show Notes:

Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor

https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781982171056?aff=PublishersWeekly

Listen to more of Amy Westervelt and Mary on Hot Take

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-take/id1488414960

Mallory McMorrow

https://www.mcmorrowformichigan.com/

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation, the Etsy strike and Ivanka Trump’s testimony to the Jan 6 committee. Then Grace Parra-Janney and Kara Klenk join to talk about the murder charges levied against a Texas woman over her pregnancy loss and the exhaustion over the inundation of abortion headlines. Finally, never tweet Alyssa “I expect better from you”, she is watching 90 Day Fiancé and don’t come for her… and other pettys in I Feel Petty.

Show Notes:

Follow: Shout Your Abortion

https://www.instagram.com/shoutyourabortion/?hl=en

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the Republicans attempt to stop Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to SCOTUS, the historic Amazon Union vote in NY, Alabama’s mistrust in pregnant women, toast Colorado for enshrining the right to an abortion and troast Mitt Romney and Lisa Murkowski. Then, Michaela Watkins and Dana Schwartz join to discuss the rise and evolution of cringe culture. Finally, Sanity Corner!

Show Notes:

How to help Ukraine:

Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA)

Donate to Humanitarian Effort

Support #SupportUkraine Humanitarian Effort on Mightycause

United Help Ukraine

Donate to the Life-saving medical supplies to Ukraine’s front lines

https://www.facebook.com/donate/1790857681112387

Revived Soldiers Ukraine

Donate to Treatment of the wounded and the provision of hospitals

https://www.facebook.com/donate/349402380213614/2361219087352065

Razom for Ukraine

Donate to Tactical medical training and emergency response in Ukraine

https://www.facebook.com/donate/1158240871580789/10223987229401655/

Nova Ukraine

Donate to Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine

https://www.facebook.com/donate/1137971146948461/5313902711988404/

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the obstacles birthing people experience obtaining abortion pills in red states, toast the Oscar winning movie CODA, and Madeleine Albright and give their first ever troast to Susan Collins for announcing her yes vote on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Plus, Senator Amy Klobuchar joins to debrief the SCOTUS briefings, the Ginni Thomas texts and her current legislative wins. Then Kiran Deol and Julissa Arce join to talk about Julissa’s new book and the case for rejecting assimilation. Finally, we talk about RSVP etiquette in I Feel Petty. 

Show Notes:

Buy Julissa Arce’s book “You Sound Like a White Girl: The Case for Rejecting”

https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781250787019?aff=msmagazine

Madame Hysteria is Elizabeth Packard.

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the highlights from Ketanji Brown Jackson’s SCOTUS confirmation, and the Republicans embarrassing attempt to hijack the hearings. Plus disability rights activist, and the Ford Foundation’s Disability Rights Program Officer Rebecca Cokley joins to discuss the significance and impact of the American Disability Act. Then Tien Tran and Kara Klenk join to talk about the recent Kim Kardashian and Kanye West headlines and the abusive dynamic unfolding in the media. Plus, a strongly worded plea to kill the fax machine in I Feel Petty.

If you’re experiencing domestic violence the National Domestic Violence Hotline

is open 24/7 and speaks English, Spanish and 200+ languages through an interpretation service. Call 800-799-7233.

Show Notes:

Rebecca Cokley wants you to know about Fannie Lou Hamer

https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/fannie-lou-hamer

Madame Hysteria this week is American fashion designer Ann Lowe.

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the wave of state legislation attempting to restrict travel across states lines to gain access to abortions and to gender-affirming medical care and toast Marina Ovsyannikova– a producer at a Russian state news program who bravely protested the war live onscreen. Then, Megan Gailey and Stacy London join to talk about hormone changes, perimenoapuse, menopause and the misconceptions about entering midlife. Finally, In I Feel Petty, Stacy gives us her thoughts for spring/summer ‘22 patterns and we’re fucking thrilled.

Show Notes:

State of Menopause

https://www.stateofmenopause.com/

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco break down the unprecedented amount of education bills targeting teachers and students. Plus Ai-jen Poo joins to discuss the National Domestic Workers Alliance push to bring fairness and dignity to domestic workers, and touch base on the state of the care agenda in Congress. Then Rheeqrheeq Chainey and Jill Gutowitz (new book Girls Can Kiss Now out now!) stop by to discuss the evolution of queer culture in film and television and how pop culture has helped shaped our identity. Plus I Feel Petty!

Show Notes:

Jill Gutowitz’s book: Girls Can Kiss Now

https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781982158507

National Domestic Workers Alliance

https://www.domesticworkers.org/

Women you should know:

Dorothy Lee Bolden:

https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/20/obituaries/dorothy-bolden-overlooked.html

Fox Sisters:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-fox-sisters-and-the-rap-on-spiritualism-99663697/

How to help Ukraine:

• Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA)
• Donate to Humanitarian Effort
• https://www.mightycause.com/story/M1wzpf
• United Help Ukraine
• Donate to the Life-saving medical supplies to Ukraine's front lines
• https://www.facebook.com/donate/1790857681112387
• Revived Soldiers Ukraine
• Donate to Treatment of the wounded and the provision of hospitals
• https://www.facebook.com/donate/349402380213614/2361219087352065
•  Razom for Ukraine
• Donate to Tactical medical training and emergency response in Ukraine
• https://www.facebook.com/donate/1158240871580789/10223987229401655/
•  Nova Ukraine
• Donate to Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine
• https://www.facebook.com/donate/1137971146948461/5313902711988404/

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco share direct actions you can do to help the Ukrainian people now (see below), discuss the most memorable moment of Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, and celebrate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court. Plus, Presidential Historian Alexis Coe joins to talk about how the male gaze has distorted our perception of history and the often manufactured nature of Women’s History Month. Then, Kiran Deol and Dana Schwartz talk about the Love is Blind finale and the privilege of choosing yourself. Finally, a much needed Sanity Corner.

Show Notes:

How to help Ukraine:

Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA)

Donate to Humanitarian Effort

https://www.mightycause.com/story/M1wzpfUnited Help Ukraine

Donate to the Life-saving medical supplies to Ukraine's front lines

https://www.facebook.com/donate/1790857681112387

Revived Soldiers Ukraine

Donate to Treatment of the wounded and the provision of hospitals

https://www.facebook.com/donate/349402380213614/2361219087352065

Razom for Ukraine

Donate to Tactical medical training and emergency response in Ukraine

https://www.facebook.com/donate/1158240871580789/10223987229401655/

Nova Ukraine

Donate to Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine

https://www.facebook.com/donate/1137971146948461/5313902711988404/

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into a shocking Propublica piece that exposes states for sitting on $5.2 billion in welfare funds while needy families struggle to survive. Plus, we celebrate the USWNT’s legal victory as they fight for equal pay. Then, astrologer Chani Nicholas joins to discuss the rising popularity of astrology, its historical and political significance and why America’s Pluto Return is so goddamn scary! Finally, Chani reads Erin and Alyssa’s birth charts, and it’s pretty much like sitting in on someone’s therapy session.

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Show Notes:

Learn more about Chani Nicholas:

https://chaninicholas.com/

Chani: Your Astrology Guide

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chani-app/id1532791252

Her book→ You Were Born For This: Astrology for Radical Self-Acceptance

https://www.indiebound.org/book/9780062840639

Propublica piece:

https://www.propublica.org/article/states-are-hoarding-52-billion-in-welfare-funds-even-as-the-need-for-aid-grows

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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.

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Show Notes
Nikki 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)

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to Oriaku Njoku, co-founder and executive director of Access Reproductive Care Southeast, about the state of abortion in the South, the Hyde Amendment and the importance of direct service work. In news: Erin and Alyssa talk about the slew of judicial wins from Sandy Hook families settlement with a gun manufacturer, to Sarah Palin’s libel case dismissal, to Prince Andrew settling with his accuser and Trump’s accounting firm cutting ties with the family. Then, Michaela Watkins and Shaniqua McClendon join to talk about the ever-changing and forever important relationship you have with your sister. Finally, is Starbucks really just a front for Big (hot) Milk?! Find out in I Feel Petty. 

Show Notes:

Access Reproductive Care - Southeast

https://arc-southeast.org/

Follow on social!

@arc_southeast

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about Joe Rogan, American manhood and the disaffected white man and then break down the insidiousness of the Beijing Olympics and the human rights violations the world is seemingly glossing over. Then Megan Gailey and Julissa Arce join for a very special Valentine's inspired Solicited Advice segment. Finally, where the fuck is the commentary on the Olympics replays?! In I Feel Petty.

Show Notes:

Follow The Lingerie Addict for inclusive lingerie content!

https://www.instagram.com/thelingerieaddict/?hl=en

https://www.thelingerieaddict.com/2008/04/about-addict.html 

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the Republican-led state attack on abortion and the “debate” about President Bidens to-be-named SCOTUS pick. Then senior critic-at-large and fashion critic at the Washington Post Robin Givhan joins to discuss the intersection of fashion and politics, how Michelle Obama changed the first lady style game, and curious case of the president’s pocket squares. Plus, Grace Parra and Kara Klenk stop by to discuss how to check in with a friend, how to ask for help, and the joys of the voice memo text. Finally, Sanity Corner

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the new study that links cash stipends and higher brain development in children, the child tax credit, a Florida judge who denied a teen an abortion on the grounds of her GPA, and Sarah Palin’s libel case against the New York Times. Then Tien Tran and Kiran Deol join to discuss how they met their partners, West Elm Caleb, and trials and tribulations of dating. Finally, is Che Diaz the most unhinged character ever written? The gang breaks it down in I Feel Petty.

Show Notes:

WSJ: Cats on road trips: what could go wrong?

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to Succession star J. Smith Cameron about the newest season, her newfound sex symbol status, and Gerri’s sub/dom relationship with the youngest member of Roy family. Plus, Erin and Alyssa discuss the state of the omicron variant, and the fuckery happening at The Supreme Court. And if that’s not enough: Naomi Ekperigin joins to talk about the Tik Tok generation phenomenon of “the pick me girl”, putting on your woman costume and the inherent internalized misogyny of it all. Finally, what we’re feeling petty about this week

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This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about Democrats’ lackluster action on protecting abortion access, and voting rights, then toast Preet Chandi, and roast Sarah Palin and Mozart. Ya hear that Mozart?! Plus Dana Schwartz stops by to discuss how technology is weaponized against women and people of color and the tech dystopian future. Finally, Jared Leto is giving us straight deranged in House of Gucci and other pettiness in I Feel Petty!

Show Notes:

January 17th, in honor of Betty White donate to Happy Homes Animal Rescue!

https://www.happyhomesinc.org/

19th News: “In 2022, a revived legal fight over the ERA takes shape”

https://19thnews.org/2022/01/equal-rights-amendment-appeal/

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This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the anniversary of the January 6th riots, and the short and long term effects it will have on getting anything done in Congress, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s ban from Twitter, the Elizabeth Holmes guilty verdict, and Ghislaine Maxwell getting dumped in prison. Then, Megan Gailey, Kara Klenk and Dr. Heather Irobunda joins to discuss the myths, pressures, expectations, and surprises of pregnancy and postpartum. Plus, fresh pettys for your enjoyment!

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This week Alyssa Mastromonaco and Grace Parra Janney are joined by Naomi Ekperigin and Megan Gailey to discuss holiday movies, and all of wonderful, insane, problematic, magical, bat shit holiday movie tropes...because there are many! Then the group plays a game of “Defend your Movie” and things get spicy. Happy Holidays!

Link to The Christmas Set Up!

https://play.mylifetime.com/movies/the-christmas-setup/full-movie

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This week Alyssa Mastromonaco and Grace Parra Janney discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom’s trolling of the Supreme Court’s decision on abortion, the devastating tornadoes in central and southern states, the explosive texts revealed by the January 6th committee, and toast our girl Britney Spears . Then Caroline Reston joins to moderate a spicy mailbag segment! Plus, what’s the most seemingly innocuous but evil text you can send friends? Find out in I Feel Petty.

Show Notes:

Support the disaster relief:

World Central Kitchen:

https://donate.wck.org/give/382240/%23%21/donation/checkout#!/donation/checkout

Mental Health

• If you need to talk to someone because of the Western Kentucky tornadoes (ex: devastation in Mayfield), the Disaster Distress Helpline is here for you. Call or text 1-800-985-5990.
• Liz Roberts at Serenity Now offering free counselling www.serenitynow2020.com 

MAYFIELD, KY

• Mayfield Community Fund– https://gofund.me/ad834767 

WESTERN KY 

BENTON: 

• Stepstone Family and Youth Services– 78 Caky Dr, Benton, KY (270) 527-8388 

Paducah:

• The Johnson Bar. 133 S. 3rd St. Paducah, KY. 42001 

Muhlenburg: 

• If you or someone you know has been displaced from their home due to the catastrophic tornado that has hit the northern end of Muhlenberg County, call 1-855-891-7325 for assistance.

DAWSON SPRINGS: 

• Dawson Springs High School - 317 Eli Street, Dawson Springs, KY 42408. 270-797-2957

SOUTHERN KY

BOWLING GREEN/WARREN:

• Mutual Aid Funds and Sources:
• Rise and Shine: Mutual aid form for Bowling Green https://linktr.ee/riseandshinebgky
• Resources for Pets:
• SHELTERS THAT ACCEPT PETS AND PEOPLE:
• SOKY Fairgrounds 940 Morgantown Rd. JAYCEES Pavilion located at the SOKY Fairgrounds (Entrance at Lampkin Park) off of Morgantown Rd. Open 24 hours

Link to The Christmas Set Up!

https://play.mylifetime.com/movies/the-christmas-setup/full-movie

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This week Alyssa Mastromonaco and Grace Parra Janney talk about the DOJ’s multiple cases against the state of Texas, SCOTUS and the reports that Democratic strategists don’t think abortion is a winning issue, the US boycott of the Beijing Olympics and toast Michigan Oakland County prosecutor Karen McDonald who brought charges against a school shooter’s parents. Then Tien Tran and Kiran Deol join to talk about the grand asshole awakening and why society has gotten ruder. Plus, why is the acting so terrible on Selling Sunset and other musings in I Feel Petty.

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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.

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Show Notes 

https://www.laurenashleysimmons.com/

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This week Alyssa Mastromonaco and Julissa Arce discuss the omicron variant and subsequent travel bans, SCOTUS’ impending decision on the Mississippi abortion law that threatens Roe, and toast the first female president of Honduras. Then, Michaela Watkins joins to ask the age old question: ‘am I becoming my mother?’. Plus, who’s the saddest in Succession and other musings in I Feel Petty!

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Katie Couric joins Alyssa Mastromonaco to talk about her new memoir Going There, the backlash to her book and her favorite memories of the Thanksgiving Macy’s Day Parade. Then Julissa Arce, Dana Schwartz, Akilah Hughes and Caroline Reston gather around the virtual dinner table to talk about their most controversial Thanksgiving takes and react to listeners submitting Hills. Happy Thanksgiving!

Show Notes:

The Couric Effect! Watch the Today Show segment where Katie takes viewers on her colonoscopy journey.

https://youtu.be/adMfyB-eHoI

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Alyssa Mastromonaco and guest co-host Julissa Arce get into the news of the week: Alex Jones, Cuba, and Democratic efforts at immigration reform. And toasts are in order for the Harvard Crimson and a few pop princesses. Then, Pramilia Jayapal joins to talk BBB and Democrats’ perpetual aversion to being in array. Plus Megan Gailey and Grace Parra stop by to talk about historic firsts. Then, Sanity Corner.

Show Notes:

Enjoy J-Lo and Shakira’s Super Bowl halftime show

Katie Porter has some words and rice for big oil

Watch Hard Knocks

Buy Julissa’s book, You Sound Like a White Girl

It’s sock season

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