Hysteria

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco tear through Trump’s lie-ridden State of the Union. Then Grace Parra, Megan Gailey, and Francesca Fiorentini join in-studio to process their emotions, resentments and cautious hopes following the Iowa caucuses. Plus a new segment! And as always our Hills.

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco investigate why Mike Pompeo carries around a blank map, and which presidential candidates received the most internet grifter endorsements. Then Rheeqrheeq Chainey, Tien Tran, and Grace Parra join in-studio to discuss the American Dirt controversy and when art is a cultural exchange and when it’s cultural appropriation. Then as always our hills.

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco take on the New York Times’ non presidential endorsements and the new Hillary Clinton documentary. Then, Megan Gailey, Kiran Deol, and Akilah Hughes join in-studio to discuss influencers and whether or not it’s funny or sad when they pose knee-deep in a toxic lake for the likes? Then as always, our hills.

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the beef that’s spoiling the week in Democratic primary news. Then, Naomi Ekperigin, Kiran Deol and special guest Laurie Penny discuss the beef between the royal family and those who dare defy it, and our collective beef with the ultra wealthy. Plus as always, our Hills.

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco take on the new Harvey Weinstein charges out of Los Angeles and the GOP congressmen and women hellbent on repealing Roe v. Wade. Then Michaela Watkins and Megan Gailey join in-studio to discuss why men aren’t going to see films like Little Women and if we should even care. Then, as always our Hills. 

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco look ahead to 2020 and how we’re going to keep ourselves in fighting shape for the most important election of our lifetimes. Then, Tien Tran, Kiran Deol, and Priyanka Aribindi join in studio to look back on 2019-- from what we loved to watch on TV to what we read. And speaking of reading: we’ve also got an interview with author Julia Phillips. Then, instead of hills, we’re going to talk about all the ways women stood up to President Trump this year. You love to see it. Happy Holidays!

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about whether Barack Obama is right when he says women are better leaders than men. There’s compelling evidence on both sides! Then, Tien Tran, Kiran Deol, and Rheeqrheeq Chainey join in studio to talk about the creep who smacked the female reporter’s butt as she tried to do her job, and the ways that standing up for ourselves has benefits and drawbacks. Then, as always, our hills. 

This week Alyssa Mastromonaco joins Erin Ryan in-studio to discuss why Katie Hill isn’t staying silent about revenge porn and why that’s good, and why the Supreme Court is staying silent on a Kentucky abortion law and why that’s bad. Then Naomi Ekperigin and Kiran Deol join them to talk about whether or not it’s possible for a beauty pageant to be modern. Plus, our Hills!

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss this most Devin of news cycles, and chat with NARAL president Ilyse Hogue about Ohio’s magical new law and what is to be done when we live in a snow globe of tears and lies. Then, Megan Gailey, Naomi Ekperigin, and Grace Parra join in-studio to talk about the pressure to be happy, what it means to be depressed, and crying about macaroni with too much cheese in it. Then, as always, our hills.

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco reflect on who they’re thankful for and share their favorite things to make on Thanksgiving (yes; that includes Sangria!) Then, Naomi Ekperigin and Tien Tran join them in-studio to discuss our evolving relationship with our bodies. And as always our Hills.

A heads up: we talk frankly about bodies and body image throughout the episode, subject matter that isn’t healthy for some groups. If you’re struggling with ED and you’d like to talk to somebody: (800) 931-2237 gets you the National Eating Disorders Helpline. You can also chat with somebody on their website: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline