Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss Nikki Haley and the Iowa Caucus, Trump’s latest E Jean Carroll lawsuit, and the state of anti-trans legislation in news. Then, Megan Gailey and Dana Schwartz join to talk about Ariana Grande, homewreckers and “the other woman,” and the way women are held to higher moral standards than men are. Finally, Sani-Petty (are we reliving John Tucker Must Die?). 

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Show Notes
Fact Check: 9 anti-trans bills in Missouri on Wednesday, not 7! (Source)
Ariana Grande - yes, and? (official music video)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the fishy Fani Willis allegations; Claudine Gay, Bill Ackman, and Ivy League plagiarism for me but none for thee; Trump’s immunity claim and impeachment trial nonsense; a court ruling that hospitals don’t need to provide emergency abortions to patients in accordance with federal guidelines; and a bunch of other stupid bullshit in news. Then, Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani joins to discuss reproductive rights in the Sunshine State and how abortion access in the state matters for the whole South post-Roe. Finally, Sani-Petty (planes are falling apart, and people are obsessed with…water bottles?).

Show Notes
Rep. Anna V. Eskamani (Twitter, Website)
Florida Access Network
votesaveamerica.com/fuckbans
Fani Willis allegations (Daily Beast)
Christopher Rufo interview (Politico)

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco invite Julissa Arce, Grace Parra Janney, and Michaela Watkins to review the best and worst parts of 2023 and make predictions for 2024.

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco cover all the news that’s fit to bitch about: abortion legal nonsense in Texas and beyond, and grannies suing against AR-15s and combating Moms for Liberty. Then, Evan Kleinman of KCRW’s Good Food joins to talk holiday foods and recipes. Finally, Sani-Petty (George Santos, get OUTTA here! And, is it internalized misogyny when we yell at the Amtrak digital assistant?). 

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Show Notes
Evan Kleinman on Twitter/X
Uprooted from Nigeria, Yewande Komolafe returns 20 years later with a new cookbook [KCRW]
Supreme Court takes up cases over eased access to medication abortion drug [Law Dork Substack]

Food bank info:

• Donate to World Central Kitchen
• Feeding America
• An Extensive List of Food Bank Donation Ideas
• A Comprehensive Guide to Food Donations for Food Banks

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco deep dive into Moms for Liberty — in light of Proud Boy Christian Ziegler being accused of sexual assault by someone with whom he and his wife and Moms for Liberty founder Bridget Ziegler allegedly had WWM threesomes (DRAMA!) — and cover a smattering of other stories (abortion in Texas, a roast of Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a toast to Sandra Day O’Connor, etc.) in news. Then, they interview Jamie Manson of Catholics for Choice about the intersection of reproductive justice and the Catholic church. Finally, Sani-Petty (what’s your favorite kind of macaron?). 

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Show Notes
Catholics for Choice
Jamie L. Manson

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the slew of sex abuse lawsuits coming out of New York, GOP idiocy, and the joys of Rosalynn Carter in news. Then, Sleater-Kinney’s Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker come on to talk about how their political voices have grown over the course of their music careers and their new album, Little Rope, out January 19, 2024. Next, Naomi Ekperigin and Megan Gailey join to discuss overconsumption in light of the holiday season shopping bonanza. Finally, Sani-Petty (Sheryl Lee Ralph and Mariah Carey are STARS). 

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Show Notes
Sleater Kinney
Couples Therapy podcast with Naomi Ekperigin
I Love My Kid, But... with Megan Gailey
MRS. CLAUS - Tiffany Alvord x Tiffany Houghton (YouTube)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco invite Sen. Tina Smith to talk about all things progressive politics in Minnesota. Then, we get the gang back together: Kiran Deol, Kara Klenk, and Dana Schwartz celebrate Thanksgiving — the busiest travel week of the year — by sharing their worst travel stories.

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Show Notes
Sen. Tina Smith
In honor of Thanksgiving, here's one of the Senator's favorite holiday recipes: her grandmother's lemon pie!

1 1/4 cup sugar
3 rounded Tbs. flour
grated rind & juice of one lemon (or 1/3 cup)
2 egg yolks
1 whole egg
1 1/4 cup water
As much butter as you can afford

Mix sugar and flour well in heavy pan. Grate in lemon rind. Pour in lemon juice. Beat yolks and egg well and add.Put water in egg bowl, then add. Stir consistently over medium heat. When thickened, set aside and let cool. Pour into baked pie crust.

These Are the Busiest Travel Days of the Year, According to TSA
Alan Ruck car crash (TMZ)
DEN Files

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the GOP’s delusional abortion takes in news. Then, you’re in for a treat: Erin interviews Chrissy Teigen and SisterSong’s Monica Simpson about reproductive rights and how they manifest in politics, in healthcare, and at home. The interview followed a roundtable all about abortion, which took place at Chrissy’s house in Los Angeles and featured leaders in the movement: Dr. Jamila Perritt, Kwajelyn Jackson, and Nancy Cárdenas Peña. Finally, some Sani-Petty (the Jeff Bezos photoshoot in Vogue is…really something!).

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Show Notes
SisterSong and Monica Simpson
Chrissy Teigen
Dr. Jamila Perritt
Kwajelyn Jackson
Nancy Cárdenas Peña
Jezebel Is Dead. Long Live Jezebel (Rolling Stone)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco invite What A Day’s Juanita Tolliver to talk about the November 2023 election results, Gov. Youngkin’s malevolent villain teeth, voter suppression in Mississippi, and the latest, fear-inducing presidential polls. Then, Allison Yarrow joins to discuss her new book, Birth Control: The Insidious Power of Men Over Motherhood. Finally, Sani-Petty (what hot goss is coming out of the Barbra Streisand memoir?).

Show Notes
Mike Johnson: Everything You Didn't Know About His Sh*tty Past (Hysteria YouTube)
Birth Control: The Insidious Power of Men Over Motherhood by Allison Yarrow (Bookshop.org)
Mississippi NAACP questions timing of Capitol police checkpoint near JSU (WAPT)
Learn more about what you can do to fight for abortion rights in 2024 by going to votesaveamerica.com/fuckbans.

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Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco gird their loins and take you on a Tour De Election and break down the important candidates and ballot initiatives in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Mississippi. Then, Jennifer Carroll Foy joins to talk about her run for Virginia State Senator and the high stakes legislature election. Plus, Erin investigates the bad veneers plaguing the conservative party in Sani Petty.

Show Notes
Jennifer Carroll Foy

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