Hysteria

Erin Ryan and Sami Sage (Betches Media) watched Pam Bondi testify in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, so you don’t have to. Then they dig into the political moments at the Milan Cortina Olympics, from J.D. Vance’s embarrassing motorcade to the American athletes who dared to speak up against the Trump Administration. They also analyze how Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show success and TPUSA’s counter-programming flop indicate a shift in the culture war.

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IErin and Alyssa dive into the past of the border patrol Napoleon, Greg Bovino. From his embarrassing work in El Centro, to cosplaying as an SS officer, to escalating ICE devastation around the country, this fascist pipsqueak may be our most wannabe tough-guy yet.

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Sources:
https://archive.is/o7lJd

https://newrepublic.com/post/205613/corey-lewandowski-noem-homeland-security

https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-trumps-movie-mad-top-goon-gregory-bovino-is-star-of-his-own-horror-show/

https://apnews.com/article/bovino-border-patrol-immigration-los-angeles-chicago-03b908a84106fae80a80b2837625eef7

https://www.borderreport.com/hot-topics/immigration/border-patrol-warns-migrants-against-venturing-into-canals/

https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3136730393/?ref_=tt_vids_vi_1

https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-border-patrol-chief-slams-sanctuary-illegal-immigrant-tak
Es-life-dui

https://nypost.com/2023/07/21/el-pasos-chief-border-patrol-agent-relieved-of-his-command-after-talking-to-congress/

https://calmatters.org/economy/2025/04/border-patrol-records-kern-county/

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/marimar-martinez-seeks-release-body-camera-footage-shot-by-border-patrol-agent/

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/snapchat-murder-for-hire-juan-espinoza-martinez-greg-bovino-b2908927.html

https://archive.ph/ANoBI

https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/minneapolis-shooting-ice-protests-01-26-26#cmkvm294r00003b6p11gho5vs

Erin Ryan and guest host Akilah Hughes lock in and dive deep into the latest Epstein Files dump, following threads between fertility, finances, 4Chan, the FBI, and more. Then they discuss how upcoming entertainment events like the Super Bowl, the Olympics, and the Oscars put athletes and performers in a position they didn’t ask for– but also provide an opportunity that shouldn’t be missed. They wrap up with a petty conversation about Ballerina Farm and the danger of unlearning things we learned more than 100 years ago.

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Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files (BBC 2/1)
A list of powerful men named in the Epstein files, from Elon Musk to former Prince Andrew (PBS 2/1)
Government says it's fixing thousands of documents in Epstein-related files that may have had victim information (PBS 2/3)

Erin and Alyssa dig into the latest news from the Twin Cities— the senseless tragedy of Alex Pretti’s death, and the inspiring resolve of the Minnesotans who continue to stand up for each other. With Greg Bovino’s “demotion,” are things about to take a turn for the better, or is this cynical political window-dressing from Team Trump? Then, Melania Trump’s movie premiere at the White House’s janky new makeshift room, and Paris Hilton’s fight on Capitol Hill to ban 

AI-generated deep fake porn. And of course, we wrap up with Sani-Petty. 

Alex Pretti’s Friends and Family Denounce ‘Sickening Lies’ About His Life (NYT 1/25)

Republican calls are growing for a deeper investigation into fatal Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti (PBS 1/26)

Scoop: Stephen Miller behind misleading claim that Alex Pretti wanted to "massacre" agents (AXIOS 1/27)

Trump Defends Noem as She Faces Bipartisan Criticism (WSJ 1/27)

Democrats Vow Not to Fund ICE After Shooting, Imperiling Spending Deal (NYT 1/24)

Melania’s $75 Million Movie Premiered in a Makeshift Theater (The Daily Beast 1/24)

‘They sold my pain for clicks’: Paris Hilton urges lawmakers to act on nonconsensual deepfakes (The 19th 1/22)

In our 32nd episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the bigoted big mouth, Rush Limbaugh. From having a face for radio, to his obsession with “feminazis” to spouting disinformation about smoking and covid to his very last days, this may be one of our most deplorable guys yet.

For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Sources:

https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/rush-limbaugh

https://visitcape.com/rush-limbaughs-cape-girardeau-a-tour-of-the-radio-legends-roots/

https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/rush-limbaugh-dead-trump-ruined-america

-1129222/

https://www.stlmag.com/The-Original-Rush-Limbaugh-Biography-Tells-the-Story-of-Missouri-Courtroom-Legend-Rush-Limbaugh-Sr/

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/17/business/media/rush-limbaugh-dead.html

https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2009/05/rush-limbaugh200905?srsltid=AfmBOopZzxf3nuOZgNcONoy2P7uWCZnX182fW0lCLqmEW0QgF5ezWlea

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2012/02/23/147299323/law-student-makes-case-for-contraceptive-coverage/

https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2012/03/02/147809138/student-is-outraged-by-rush-limbaugh-calling-her-a-slut-and-prostitute

https://www.vanityfair.com/news/daily-news/2012/03/rush-limbaugh-sandra-fluke-obama-apology?_sp=b361603d-59b8-49de-8771-e1f85795940f.1763504275351

https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/can-rush-peter-gabriel-legally-order-limbaugh-to-cease-using-their-songs-101473/

https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/rush-limbaugh-feminism-feminazis/2021/02/19/3a00f852-7202-11eb-85fa-e0ccb3660358_story.html

https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/limbaugh-draws-fire-on-obama-parody/

https://www.newsweek.com/fact-check-did-rush-limbaugh-mock-aids-death-radio-show-1570282

https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=1627887

https://www.espn.com/gen/news/2003/1001/1628537.html

https://www.bet.com/article/u945ji/limbaugh-dumped-by-group-hoping-to-buy-rams

https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/03/post-limbaugh-next-conservative-kingpin?srsltid=AfmBOorVAZVgaPOjyPUN45HmLjxy-N_fsLDZJ9VTTpBddI_th9OWUozt

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/look-rush-limbaugh-fortune-passing-203619163.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFoRip8fz4FHwOH2WCUZPwEuQkW7dzucbZpLzmYo76VRkDnTSXOdVyD0Gal1rlu_JsyOMoGYJi5ciu5Lp9wIGfnullBmfQpywCyqrZ-3W18NUVCvg2G2E_Mz-UcpYS45S2vBsh8FQEWM2gjzZMXKYUh3r9WefakZygmKPkkgrdCc

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-nov-18-et-rush18-story.html

https://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/28/us/rush-limbaugh-arrested-on-prescription-drug-charges.html

Journalist and activist Kat Abughazaleh joins Hysteria to talk about her firsthand experience standing up to ICE and how to show up for immigrants in your community. Erin and Alyssa also get into updates from Minnesota and the death of Renee Good, the status of the Epstein files, and how Trump used his first year of presidency to line his own pockets. Then they have a discussion about the TV shows that are keeping them sane, especially the increasingly-popular genre “competency porn.” They wrap up with a petty chat about Kyrsten Sinema’s affair lawsuit and the latest Beckham family drama.

For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Prosecutors Subpoena Minnesota Democrats as Part of Federal Inquiry (NYT 1/20)

Some Minnesota students are missing school because they fear ICE (AXIOS 1/15)

Following Renee Good’s killing, her son’s Minneapolis charter school receives right-wing attacks (Sahan Journal 1/15)

‘No longer in my hands’: How Hill Republicans stopped caring about DOJ releasing the Epstein files (Politico 1/19)

Amazon CEO says Trump tariffs are driving prices up (Axios 1/20)

New York Times Trump Wealth Report

TV’s most satisfying escape right now is watching ‘competency porn’ (Washington Post 1/13)

Erin and Alyssa break down how misogyny, ICE, and Renee Good’s death are all inherently intertwined and why the Trump administration is targeting the Twin Cities. Then, Moms First founder Reshma Saujani joins for some good news: Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s historic plan for universal childcare in New York. They also discuss dark money in the political influencer economy, Bob Weir’s legacy, and Atsuko Okatsuka’s new comedy special.

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Six Prosecutors Quit Over Push to Investigate ICE Shooting Victim’s Widow (NYT 1/12)
Whistles, then gunfire: How the deadly ICE shooting unfolded in Minneapolis (CNN 1/10)

Trump administration escalates attack on Minnesota with more immigration agents (The Guardian 1/12)

Hochul and Mamdani Announce Plan to Make N.Y. Child Care Universal (NYT 1/8)

Thousands of nurses go on strike at several major New York City hospitals (AP 1/12)

Washington’s New Lobbyists: Paid Online Influencers With Few Rules (WSJ 1/11)

Bertha: Grateful Dead Drag

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the latest Epstein files drop, what happens now that the Obamacare subsidies have expired, Bari Weiss’ new town hall series, and Trump’s crusade against federal childcare funding. Plus they recap the new Netflix show Members Only: Palm Springs and wrap up with Sani-Petty. 

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Show notes:

https://apnews.com/article/affordable-care-act-health-subsidies-expire-35060610e82ca3257821c53f2a34ecf6

https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/hhs-freezes-10-billion-child-care-funding-5/story?id=128945422

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/minnesota-fraud-schemes-what-we-know/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://apnews.com/article/abortion-wyoming-ruling-legal-a8396f0ed4a3229eed5e9fea575be63e

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cbs-news-free-press-town-hall-series/

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8r38ne1x2mo

https://www.wired.com/story/epstein-files-whats-in-doj-release-december-19/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/doj-says-it-may-need-a-few-more-weeks-to-finish-release-of-epstein-files?utm_source=chatgpt.com

https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/2025-09/4.8-Million-People-Will-Lose-Coverage-in-2026-If-Enhanced-Premium-Tax-Credits-Expire.pdf

https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/18/politics/epstein-documents-redaction-process?Date=20251218&Profile=CNN&utm_content=1766090812&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a69878730/members-only-netflix-palm-beach-local-reactions/

In this new series from Lovett or Leave It, Rachel Lindsay joins Jon Lovett to talk about what it’s like to go from being a lawyer, to Bachelor contestant, to the first Black woman to be the Bachelorette. Can you actually find love on these shows? Can you ever trust that it’s real? And what role to do fireball shots play in the process? Plus Rachel reflects on the moment she realized producers were preparing her to lead the franchise, even as they seemed to be worried about racial stereotypes in how she might be perceived by the audience. She talks about the perfect storm that led to Chris Harrison’s fateful interview on Extra which ultimately led to his ouster from the Bachelor world entirely. And Lovett does ask about the fantasy suites, but from a place of concern and confusion, mostly. 

For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

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This week Erin and Alyssa update us on what some of the worst f*cking guys have been up to in 2025. From Elon Musk, JD Vance, Stephen Miller, Marjorie Taylor Greene and more, find out who they think reigns as the worst f*cking guy of 2025.

For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.

Sources:

https://www.blumenthal.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/07/31/2025/the-217-billion-blunder-new-psi-report-reveals-billions-in-taxpayer-dollars-squandered-by-doge

https://www.reuters.com/investigations/meta-is-earning-fortune-deluge-fraudulent-ads-documents-show-2025-11-06/

https://web.archive.org/web/20250918205509/https://www.kskulk.com/antichrist/lecture-1/

https://www.snopes.com/news/2025/06/02/stephen-miller-wife-musk/

https://abcnews.go.com/US/speaker-mike-johnson-daughter-profiled-attending-purity-ball/story?id=105785626