Episodes
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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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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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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)
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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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)
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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 (
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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
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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
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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
votesaveamerica.com/2024
Mai Xiong
Anna Payne
Sue Altman
Averie Bishop
The RNC
Live Updates from CNNList of SpeakersSummary 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)
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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)
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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.comcrooked.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, TwitterNews
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 TrackerErin in the MorningTransLash + The Anti-Trans Hate MachineMapping 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 EndsTrump 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 NinaFiona: 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)
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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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