Franchesca Ramsey joins Erin and Alyssa to dig into Peter Thiel’s secret society leak, the 4-year anniversary of the Dobbs decision, and the TPUSA Women’s leadership summit. Alyssa shared her experience attending the star-studded opening of the Obama Center. Then they wrap with a petty conversation about Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s health, and TV journalist drama.

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Star-studded opening for Obama library in Chicago delivers implied rebuke to Trump (The Guardian 6/18)
Four years after the Dobbs decision, abortion access looks very different (NPR 6/6)
Costs and Consequences: Impacts of Abortion Restrictions Four Years Post Dobbs (Institute for Women's Policy Research 6/16)
Dobbs' Lasting Impact on Abortion (Gallup 6/17)
Leak Exposes Members of Peter Thiel’s Secretive ‘Dialog’ Society (Wired 6/16)
How the Peter Thiel-Linked Dialog Club Secretly Ranks Its Members (Wired 6/18)
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Sophia Bush Defend Ties to Peter Thiel’s Secretive Dialog Group (The Hollywood Reporter 6/19)

In our 42nd episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the most uptight motherf*cker on the planet, Chief Justice John Roberts. From his early days as a “soberpuss” scholar, to playing the long game to gut the Voting Rights Act, to being the ringleader of malicious intent on the Citizens United ruling, to his obsession with being perceived as a Fancy Law Boy Institutionalist, this may be one of our most phony guys yet.

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Sources:

Roberts started on path to success at young age (The Washington Times)

The Supreme Court’s Power Grab (The New York Review)

Entering a new Supreme Court term, John Roberts is as enigmatic as ever (The Christian Science Monitor)

Biographies of the Robes: John Glover Roberts (Thirteen PBS) 

No More Mr. Nice Guy (The New Yorker)

Court Nominee's Life Is Rooted in Faith and Respect for Law (New York Times)

In the Rough (Slate)

Portrait of the Chief Justice as a Family Man (The Washington Post)

Does John Roberts’ Whites-Only Childhood Home Explain the Supreme Court’s Callais Ruling? (Slate)

Roberts' Conflicts Of Interest (CBS News)

Roberts's Rules (The Atlantic)

Did Roberts Help Fuel AIDS Scare? (Science)

Chief justice tumbles after seizure (CNN)

The Pro-Money Court: How the Roberts Supreme Court Dismantled Campaign Finance Law (Brennan Center)

John Roberts: Supreme Court Nomination Hearings from PBS NewsHour and EMK Institute (YouTube)

Money Unlimited (The New Yorker)

‘They come to me’: Jane Roberts’ legal recruiting work involved officials whose agencies had cases before the Supreme Court (Politico)

Trump v. CASA Inc. (Oyez)

Citizens United, Explained (Brennan Center)

In our 39th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the life and times of Senator Lindsey Graham. From his family’s segregated restaurant in South Carolina, and his “heroic” military service filling out paperwork, to his legendary bromance with John McCain and spending his career swatting down rumors about his personal life, few f*cking guys have ever been this horny for war.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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 fuckery 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). 

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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)

Erin and guest host Naomi Ekperigin (writer, comedian, actor) break down the White House Correspondence Dinner thwarted shooting and aftermath, look into the viral conspiracy theories about disappeared and deceased American scientists, and analyze how Megan The Stallion handled her breakup on her own terms. Then they wrap up with Sanity Corner, and I Feel Petty.

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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. 

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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)

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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)

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)

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. 

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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!

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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. 

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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!! 

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Show Notes

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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). 

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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) 

Erin and Alyssa check in on the latest Bravo-level drama from Trump’s wack job cabinet, two recent chilling tragedies in Virginia and Louisiana, Planned Parenthood’s foray into cosmetic offerings, Reese Witherspoon’s suspicious call for women to use more AI, and more. Then professor Chanda Prescod-Weinstein drops by to talk about her new book, The Edge of Space-Time, what people are getting wrong about the Artemis II mission, and what Star Trek and Octavia Butler can tell us about our current political moment.

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The FBI Director Is MIA (The Atlantic 4/17)
FBI director Kash Patel files $250M defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic (CNN 4/20)
Labor Dept. Investigates Texts Among Secretary’s Family and Staff (NYT 4/15)
Feud between Mace and Mills flares as the Republicans trade barbs, expulsion threats (CNN 4/21)
Ex-Virginia deputy governor kills wife and himself, police say (BBC 4/17)
Haunted by ‘Dark Thoughts,’ Louisiana Father Kills 8 Children (NYT 4/19)
The Shreveport Mass Killing Isn’t Just About ‘Mental Health’ by Brittany Cooper (The Cut 4/20)
A Planned Parenthood Clinic, in a Pinch, Turns to Botox (NYT 3/11)
The Woman Who Knows Too Much: An Interview with Amanda Ungaro (Courier 4/18)
Reese Witherspoon Declares “It’s Time” For Women To Embrace AI: “Want To Learn With Me?” (Deadline 4/17)
We Need Space w. Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein

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. 

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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.

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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!

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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?). 

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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)

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)

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)

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/

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?).

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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…). 

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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!). 

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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

In our 38th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the MAGA mouthpiece, Karoline Leavitt. From “growing up in a small business family” to her college broadcasting days, to being the ultimate tradwife hypocrite, to shapeshifting into an obsequious Trump a** kisser, this may be one of our most irritating guys yet!

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Saint Anselm Broadcasting Club (YouTube)

US Rep. Chris Pappas projected to defeat Republican challenger Karoline Leavitt to win third term (WMUR)

The question that ruffled Karoline Leavitt's feathers (Granite Memo)

First Congressional District GOP Primary at NHIOP, 8/4/22 (YouTube)

‘It’s Those Lips’: Trump, 79, Goes Gaga for Karoline Leavitt, 27 (Daily Beast)

Karoline Leavitt Gives Jaw-Dropping Defense of Trump’s Racist Obama Video (Daily Beast)

Karoline Leavitt Says MAGA Shooter Just Hated Mormons (Daily Beast)

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt previews State of the Union (NBC News)

Karoline Leavitt Admits Her Family Had a Hard Time Accepting 32-Year Age Gap with Husband Nicholas Riccio (People)

NH Primary Source: Leavitt says Dems ‘abandoned’ her family’s business despite COVID relief loans (WMUR)

It may be her first campaign, but building blocks of Leavitt’s politics were laid years ago (NHPR)

Meet the assistant press secretary (Eagle Tribune)

Gun Shoot Will Conclude Former Trump Aide’s House Primary Race (NY Times)

Highlight Her | Karoline Leavitt (YouTube)

Inside Project 2025’s Secret Training Videos (ProPublica)

Wonder Woman Karoline Leavitt: Her Life as a New Mom & Trump’s Spokeswoman (The Conservateur)

The question that ruffled Karoline Leavitt's feathers (Granite Memo)

FACT FOCUS: No evidence that $50 million was designated by the US to buy condoms for Hamas (AP News)

The Political Education of Karoline Leavitt (Politico)

American media: distorting the truth for political objectives (The Saint Anselm Crier)

Trump press secretary pick removed post praising Pence on January 6, then ran for Congress as an election denier (CNN)

President Trump’s travel ban is for America’s own benefit (The Saint Anselm Crier)

Leavitt earns third PolitiFact check, exceeding career total of predecessor Jen Psaki (NBC News)

Karoline Leavitt is a professional liar (Stop The Presses)

Karoline for Congress | Fox & Friends 7/20/21 (YouTube)

All Illegal Immigrants Are Criminals, Says Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt | Live (YouTube)

Karoline Leavitt says French should be 'grateful' to US they are 'not speaking German' (YouTube)

Karoline Leavitt, 28, Called Out for ‘Photoshopping’ Husband, 60 (Daily Beast)

Leavitt Rips Pope For Declining Board Of Peace Invite (Joe. My. God.)

“MAGA GOP view of Trump, approve is 100%. If you are a member of MAGA in the GOP, you approve of Donald John Trump. 0% say that they disapprove… he’s the 1972 Miami Dolphins.” (@PressSec)

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!).

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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).

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Show Notes

Rep. Barbara Lee
Instagram, Twitter, Congress details
Congresswoman Barbara Lee
Barbara Lee: Speaking Truth to Power
Rep. 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 Abortion
votesaveamerica.com/fuckbans
“Shut Up, Bill Ackman” w. Rep. Anna Eskamani
Florida 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)

Basketball
Iowa-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 column
LSU's Angel Reese opens up about dealing with hateful speech, death threats: 'I've been through so much' (Yahoo! Sports)

Dr. Heather
Hospitals 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).

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Show Notes

Lauren Oyler: No Judgement: Essay
Dana Schwartz and her podcast, Noble Blood
Our 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 Peterson
Evie 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)

Panel
After 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). 

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Show Notes
Brandy Zadrozny
Sperm 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!). 

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Show Notes
Support abortion freedom! Shop Crooked’s new No Trespassing Collection: crooked.com/store.
Go Touch Grass with Milly Tamarez and Alise Morales [Headgum]

News
It’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-Petty
Lady 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 Notes
Our episode on the Comstock Act: “Speaker Chaos and Zombie Laws” w. Chani Nicholas and Amy Sohn
Robin Givhan
"Truly dystopian": Experts worry Trump's school vaccine plan will spark "public health catastrophe" (Salon)
Y/N by Esther Yi (Goodreads)

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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.

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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.

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Show Notes
The 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 Chu
June 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?).

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Show Notes
Everyone’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?).

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Show Notes
Cat Bohannon
Eve: 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)

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.

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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)

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). 

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Show Notes
@annalouiesuss / Anna Louie Sussman
Vote Save America
Ken 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?).

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Show Notes
Next Question with Katie Couric, an iHeartPodcast
Wake-Up Call, Katie Couric's newsletter
Barbie: Barbie The World Tour book by stylist Andrew Mukamal, Hillary's statement about the Oscars
Lily 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?). 

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Show Notes
Fact Check: 9 anti-trans bills in Missouri on Wednesday, not 7! (Source)
Ariana Grande - yes, and? (official music video)