Erin Ryan and guest host Reshma Saujani (Moms First) poke holes in Trump’s flimsy IVF plan, discuss RFK Jr.’s creepy obsession with teenage boys’ sperm counts, and the realities of women leaving the workforce. They also get into the insanity of Trump’s ballroom construction and dissect the differences between the moms with boys and Boy Moms. 

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Nearly half a million women have left their jobs so far this year. Here’s why, in their own words (CNN 10/17)

Embattled Trump Nominee Paul Ingrassia’s Mom Tried to Meet With Lawmakers Who Criticized Her Son (NOTUS 10/21)

RFK Jr uses platform during Trump event to go on rant about teenager’s sperm (The Independent 10/17)

Trump Unveils Plan to Expand Access to ‘Fertility Insurance’ and IVF Drugs (TIME 10/16)

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Erin and Alyssa react to the strangest of Trump’s second “routine yearly checkup” of 2025, the sweeping federal layoffs impacting the CDC, and Katie Porter’s PR nightmare. Then they check in on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s new anti-republican schtick and what will become of Alex Jones now that the Supreme Court has rejected his appeal. The show concludes with a salute to the late Diane Keaton and a peek into what the f*ck is going on with Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau.

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Trump's second checkup describes "exceptional health" (AXIOS 10/11)

‘The damage is beyond repair’: The CDC is facing another round of deep staff cuts (CNN Health 10/11)

Katie Porter Videos Give California Rivals a New Opening (NYT 10/11)

Supreme Court rebuffs Alex Jones’ effort to overturn $1.4 billion Sandy Hook judgment (CNN 10/14)

What’s Going On With Marjorie Taylor Greene? (The Atlantic 10/9)

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This week, Erin and Alyssa dive into the past of United States Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth. From his sexist ideologies to his drunken antics, cheating scandals to Fox News career, embarrassing failures to incompetent leadership, this is definitely our most inebriated and moronic f*cking guy of all time.

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The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Mayci Neeley dishes on her new book, becoming a feminist, and what #MomTok is really like off-screen. Erin and Alyssa also cover Trump’s Ghislaine Maxwell amnesia, Bari Weiss’ CBS News takeover, and the future of the Democratic Party. Finally, in the Sanity Corner, they sound off about the new Taylor Swift album and warn against Instagram Reels Greek yogurt chicken salad recipes. 

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It’s Time for Soft Secession (Mother Jones)

Americans remain wary of electing a female president, new poll reveals (Politico 10/6)

CBS News names Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief (Politico 10/6)

Turning Point USA Hosts Campus Event Pushing Death Penalty for Abortion Patients (Abortion, Everyday 10/3)

F.D.A. Approves Generic Abortion Pill as Opponents Push Trump for New Restrictions (NYT 10/2)

Supreme Court rejects Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell’s appeal of her criminal conviction (NBC News 10/6)

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The Republican-run government has shut down, Trump is using misinformation to blame Democrats, and Erin and Alyssa explain what’s at stake. Then they dive into Ezra Klein’s recent bad takeapalooza, on everything from Charlie Kirk’s legacy to pro-life Democrats. And, of course, there’s the latest Epstein files news, some races to watch in Virginia, and a big week for creeps, overall. They wrap up in the Sanity Corner with a discussion about their excitement for Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning and a petty roast of Ivanka Trump’s Instagram.

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Explaining the G.O.P.’s Misleading Talking Point on the Looming Shutdown (NYT 9/29)

Ta-Nehisi Coates on Bridging Gaps vs. Drawing Lines (NYT 9/28)

RFK Jr. launches FDA review of abortion pill (ABC News 9/24)

Musk, Thiel and Bannon named in Epstein docs released by Dems (Axios 9/26)

Elon Musk’s Father Accused of Child Sexual Abuse (NYT 9/25)

Money manager Howard Rubin detained in sex trafficking case after feds cite hitman threat (CNBC 9/26)

Ryan Walters steps down as Oklahoma schools chief to lead anti-teachers union group (The 19th News 9/26)

The State of Our Nation: Gauging Americans’ political opinions in 2025 (The 19th* 9/25)

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Erin and Alyssa dive into the past of Epstein’s right hand woman: Ghislaine Maxwell. From her father Robert Maxwell’s shady business endeavors and questionable death, to schmoozing her way to the upper echelons of Manhattan’s elite social scene, to trafficking minors for the most famously despicable sex pest of all time, this may be our most depraved, power-hungry pervert yet.

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Candace Owens and her conspiracy theories are propelling her to the top of the podcast charts, and Erin and Alyssa are here to remind you of her ultra-conservative, racist, and wildly problematic past. They also dive into Trump’s dangerous “Autism Announcement,” how Kentucky’s 50/50 custody law is harming women and children, and the Department of Education’s plans for the Semiquincentennial. Then a discussion of MAGA Cosmo-wannabe Evie Magazine’s pop culture to conservative BS pipeline.

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How ICE Raids Are Making It Easier for Civilian Men to Assault Immigrant Women (Teen Vogue 9/22)

Divorce Plunged in Kentucky. Equal Custody for Fathers Is a Big Reason Why. (WSJ 9/6)

Education Dept. partners with conservative groups for civics programming (WaPo 9/17)

A Fact-Check on Trump’s Claims About Tylenol, Vaccines and Autism (NYT 9/22)

Trump blames Tylenol for autism. Science doesn't back him up (NPR 9/22)

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One week after the death of Charlie Kirk, Erin and Alyssa discuss how the media, elected officials, and FBI Director Kash Patel have (mis)handled the ongoing investigation. They also catch up on the latest Epstein files news, Proposition 50 in California, and New Mexico’s unprecedented new childcare initiative. Then they discuss the thorny taboos and ethics surrounding commercial surrogacy. The episode wraps up in the sanity corner with a chat about The Summer I Turned Pretty finale and some gossip about Elizabeth Gilbert’s controversial new memoir.

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Groypers, Helldivers 2, Furries: What Do the Messages Left by Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Killer Actually Mean? (Vanity Fair 9/12)

Exclusive: Leaked Messages from Charlie Kirk Assassin (Ken Klippenstein 9/16)

3 takeaways from Kash Patel’s tense oversight hearing (PBS 9/16)

FBI Director Kash Patel's social media messaging draws critics during Kirk investigation (CBS 9/15)

Here’s how Newsom’s maps are already changing California’s congressional races (Cal Matters 9/16)

Belgian Authorities Say $10 Million Supply of Birth Control Has Not Yet Been Destroyed (NY Times 9/12)

Senate GOP defeats Schumer’s Epstein gambit (Politico 9/10)

New Mexico is the first state to promise free child care for all families (AP News 9/11)

The Baby Died. Whose Fault Is It? (Wired 9/3)

Commercial Surrogacy: An Overview (PMC 12/29/22)

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Editor at large of The 19th* News, Errin Haines, joins to discuss the unexpected candor of Kamala Harris’ upcoming book, the latest consequences of RFK Jr.'s quackery, and the upcoming WNBA playoffs. They wrap up in the Sanity corner with a celebration of pumpkin spice latte season, the Stud Budz, and E. Jean Carroll’s latest win in court. 

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Note: This episode was recorded before Charlie Kirk was shot.

Meme coins and misogyny: What the dildo-throwing trend at WNBA games can teach us (The 19th* 8/18)

Sky's Angel Reese trade rumors gain steam with stunning quote from WNBA exec (Sporting News 9/9)

HHS responds to report about autism and acetaminophen (NPR 9/6)

The new COVID vaccine rules leave parents with more questions than answers (The 19th* 9/2)

Kamala Harris opens up on the 'recklessness' of Biden's re-election bid (NBC 9/10)

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Introducing our hit YouTube series This F*cking Guy to our podcast feed!  Each episode, Erin and Alyssa pick one of America's worst people and catch you up to speed on the messes they've made, dig into their horrible pasts and expose what losers and clowns they really are. Think of it as half history, less than half roast, with a hearty sprinkling of 'why are you like this' on top.

This week's episode dives into the past of the chaos muppet herself, US Congresswoman Nancy Mace. From her freaky obsession with trans people to her desperate attempts to kiss Trump's a**, is Nancy our most attention-seeking guy yet?

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