Political commentator and comedy writer Erin Ryan and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by a bicoastal squad of funny, opinionated women to talk through everything from reproductive rights to romcoms. They break down the political news of the week, plus the topics, trends, and cultural stories that affect women’s lives.
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Erin and MS Now’s Ali Vitali check in on Trump’s midterm rally tour, discuss the potential future a Democratic majority could bring, and unpack Marissa Mayer’s effort to sell moms on her AI assistants. They wrap it up in the sanity corner with a toast to the late Dolores Huerta.
Dolores Huerta, the fiery and resolute activist who helped launch the nation’s first enduring union for poor farmworkers, dies (LA Times 10/28) Five takeaways from Trump's midterm campaign rallies (Reuters 10/24) Spurned by Trump, these outgoing Republicans aren’t helping their potential successors (Politico 10/26) Amy Acton says she’s learning new things about her childhood in wake of attack ad with her mother (NBC News 10/27) Ramaswamy's Acton ad betrays the values St. X taught us (The Cincinnati Enquirer 10/26) Jeffries 'confident' in Democrats' wins in competitive midterm races (MS NOW 10/26) Marissa Mayer Ran Yahoo. She’s Back With A.I. She Thinks Women Will Love. (NYT 10/26) WNBA Finals' Game 6 scheduling debacle is an embarrassing end to a historic season (CBS 10/26)
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This F*cking Guy: Greg Abbott
Sunday, October 25, 2026 • Duration 51:16
In our 50th episode of This F*cking Guy, Crooked’s Julia Claire joins Erin to dive deep into the past of the Lone Star Loser, Greg Abbott. From targeting minorities with “voter fraud”, to his hypocritcal support of tort reform, to handing out government grants to campaign donors, to his war on d*ldos and draconian abortion laws, this may be one of our most crooked guys, yet!
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Vivek Is Trash w. Jane Coaston
Thursday, October 22, 2026 • Duration 01:21:15
Jane Coaston joins Erin Ryan to break down Vivek Ramaswamy’s vile attack ad in the Ohio governor’s race, Bari Weiss’s predictable push to smear Abdul El-Sayed, and ICE ramping up its daily arrests ahead of Election Day. Then they review the most important down-ballot abortion measures in Idaho, Missouri, Virginia, and Nevada. They wrap up with a petty rant session about Trump’s women’s health initiative.
Attack Ad Featuring Candidate’s Mother Turns Ohio Governor’s Race Even Uglier (NYT 10/20) How CBS News’ Middle East war spread to the Upper Midwest (Semafor 10/19) Exclusive: ICE agents told to ramp up daily immigration arrests despite GOP unease as midterms near (CNN 10/7) Your Abortion Ballot Measure Cheat Sheet (Abortion, Everyday 10/19) Trump Belittles Melania to Her Face in Public Humiliation (The Daily Beast 10/19)
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Pressed Secretary w. Loren Piretra and Rep. Sara Jacobs
Thursday, October 15, 2026 • Duration 01:16:28
Loren Piretra joins Erin Ryan to discuss Trump’s new press secretary’s abysmal performance at the podium, Kimberly Guilfoyle’s unceremonious resignation from her ambassadorship, the Kacey Musgraves vs. Kristi Noem beef, and the latest updates on the Cornell 7 case. Then California Congresswoman Sara Jacobs stops by to discuss reproductive health data policy, and Pete Hegseth’s flop attempt to train with the Marines in San Diego. Then they wrap up with petty rants about the Kelly Clarkson animatronic bird saga and whether men deserve rights.
Trump’s new White House press secretary Katie Zacharia keeps first briefing short (NBC 10/13) Kimberly Guilfoyle is out as U.S. ambassador to Greece (WaPo 10/13) ‘Honey Please’: The Steep Rise and Sudden Fall of Kimberly Guilfoyle. (NYT 10/13) Kacey Musgraves bites back at Kristi Noem after Talarico concert appearance (MS NOW 10/13) Cornell suspends fraternity parties for rest of the academic year amid reviews of 2024 rape allegations (CNN 10/13) McKinsey Strips Partner of Leadership Role After LinkedIn Posts (Bloomberg 10/11)
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This F*cking Guy: Marco Rubio
Sunday, October 11, 2026 • Duration 59:16
In our 49th episode of This F*cking Guy, Crooked’s Alex Wagner joins Erin to dive deep into the past of Trump’s Executive Task Rabbit, Marco Rubio. From fudging the truth about being the “son of Cuban exiles," to his gross hypocrisy on immigration, to befriending sleaze bags and corrupt world leaders like it’s his job, to cosplaying as Viceroy of Venezuela, this may be our most two-faced guy yet!
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The Man-Hating Episode w. Meredith Lynch & Rebecca Sananès
Thursday, October 8, 2026 • Duration 01:33:23
Meredith Lynch and Rebecca Sananès of The Moment Live join Erin to discuss the latest updates on the Cornell 7 case, reflect on the reputational rehab of NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson, and dive into the shallow end with Vanity Fair’s Erika Kirk profile. Then they have a petty rant session featuring the LA heatwave, a Bethenny Frankel feud, and Netflix’s East of Eden adaptation.
Cornell names former acting U.S. attorney general to review rape case (NPR 10/6) Why Letitia James Is the Wrong Choice to Prosecute the Cornell Case (NYMAG 10/6) Karoline Leavitt to join Fox News as contributor (Politico 10/5) Sports Media Is Rehabbing the Worst Sexual Misconduct Case in NFL History (Jezebel 10/2) Tate brothers used 'lover boy' model to exploit women, Britain says (Reuters 10/5) The Widow’s Peak (Vanity Fair 9/29)
The Cornell 57 w. Marisa Lagos & Kathryn Anne Edwards
Thursday, October 1, 2026 • Duration 01:56:45
Erin and KQED’s Marisa Lagos take a look at the democrats’' national polling surge, analyze the heck is going on in California politics, and look into the horrific yet familiar Cornell 7 sexual assault case. Then labor economist Kathryn Anne Edwards joins to demystify everything from the job market to the AI bubble. They wrap up with a petty conversation about the WNBA finals and killer e-bikes.
Proposition 40 Apply one-time tax to billionaires to fund healthcare and education (CalMatters) The No-BS Guide to What Karen Bass and Nithya Raman Plan to Do If They’re Elected (LA Taco 9/21) Cornell Sexual Assault Investigation to Be Reopened (NYT 9/28) Cornell Denies That Defendants in Alleged Chi Phi Gang Rape Only Wrote Essays, Confirms Expulsions (Cornell Sun 9/28) Klobuchar on Schmitt: Glad one of us knows difference between Hawks, Hawkeyes (The Hill 9/29)
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This F*cking Guy: Susan Collins
Sunday, September 27, 2026 • Duration 51:35
In our 48th episode of This F*cking Guy, Crooked’s Julia Claire joins Erin to dive deep into the past of the chronically concerned, Susan Collins.
From her false promises to only serve two senate terms, to defending the filibuster more than voting rights, to her laughable lack of foresight and complicity in overturning Roe, to her cowardice hand-wringing and compliance with Trump and Republicans, this may be or most useless guy, yet!
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The Immoderate Susan Collins After a long career voting across the aisle, why did the Maine senator gamble her legacy on Trump? (NY Mag) Sen. Susan Collins asked to give back money from Sackler family, Eli Lilly (YouTube) Susan Collins Sums Up Her Scorching Cynicism With a States’ Rights Defense of Voter Suppression (The Nation) Can Susan Collins avoid the fate of a legendary Maine senator? (Sun Journal) Margaret Chase Smith A Declaration of Conscience (Senate.gov) Conscience And Courage: Honoring The Legacy Of Senator Margaret Chase Smith (Susan Collins)
Russian to Conclusions w. Anna Holmes & Brandy Zadrozny
Thursday, September 24, 2026 • Duration 01:21:17
Erin and MS Now’s Brandy Zadrozny discuss Patrick Clancy’s softball 60 Minutes interview, how Brandy’s reporting got her roped into a russian bot misinformation campaign, and a shadowy network of collegiate sports fans who digitally exploit women. Then Jezebel founder Anna Holmes drops by to talk about her new book, The Power of No. They wrap up with a petty chat about Candace Owens and a viral Midwestern news anchor.
A Russian disinformation campaign is doctoring celebrity videos to meddle in the midterms (MS NOW 9/11) Patrick Clancy Has Spoken. Absolutely No One Can Agree On What It Means. (Slate 9/21) FULL STORY: A College Girl Was Exploited on Camera. A Network of Anonymous Men Got to Work (Wired 9/14)
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Calling Balls and Strikes w. Clare Malone & Alexis Nikole Nelson
Thursday, September 17, 2026 • Duration 01:29:59
Still Counting host Clare Malone joins Erin to break down what we know about a potential stay-at-home parent subsidy, a rise in ectopic pregnancy deaths, Sydney Sweeney’s horny sports gambling ad, and Donald Trump Jr.’s Russian oligarch-funded wedding. Then Alexis Nikole Nelson (@Blackforager) joins to talk about foraging, seasonal eating, and her new book Happy Snacking, Don't Die!
Trump Officials Draft Plan to Pay At-Home Parents, Using Funds for Working Ones (NYT 9/5) Women Filled 98 Percent of Jobs Created in August. What Happened to the Men? (National Review 9/11) Ectopic Pregnancy Deaths Have Nearly Doubled. It’s Worse in States With Abortion Bans. (ProPublica 9/9) Donald Trump Jr.’s Bahamas Wedding Was Secretly Bankrolled by Russian Oligarch Close to Putin (ProPublica 9/14) ‘Sydney Sweeney, this is what women in sport look like’: female athletes spark backlash against viral advert (The Guardian 9/14)
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A Career Public Servant, Senator Collins' Portfolio Grew $3 Million in A Decade (
Sen. Collins repeatedly asserted that Kavanaugh considered abortion rights settled law. The justice’s decision on Texas’s restrictive law suggests otherwise. (
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