Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to Senator Kirsten Gillibrand about the realities and battles of a post-Roe America. Next, in News, Erin and Alyssa dive into the different responses — from Democrats, from the GOP, from the states — to the overturning of abortion rights. Then, they’re joined by Charlie Jane Anders and Annalee Newitz to talk about the power of imagining different realities through science fiction while we live in an increasingly dystopian society, and why queer and other marginalized people are so good at writing them. Finally, finding joy in Sanity Corner.Show NotesOur Opinions Are Correct (Charlie Jane's and Annalee's podcast)Victories Greater Than Death by Charlie Jane AndersDreams Bigger Than Heartbreak by Charlie Jane AndersNever Say You Can't Survive by Charlie Jane AndersAutonomous by Annalee NewitzThe Future of Another Timeline by Annalee NewitzThe Women Could Fly by Megan GiddingsBrave New World by Aldous HuxleyWitchmark by C.L. PolkRing Shout by P. Djèlí ClarkWayfarers (Series) by Becky ChambersSpear by Nicola GriffithCharlie Jane's playlist of versions of "Funkin For Jamaica" by Tom Browne  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

“We Ride at Dawn” (with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco prepare for more Supreme Court decisions this week by working through three hypothetical outcomes of the impending abortion ruling. Next, in News: Erin and Alyssa discuss January 6 hearing updates and states no longer scheduling abortions in light of being in Roe v. Wade limbo. Then, Dana Schwartz and Julissa Arce join for Personal/Political to break down “The Future Isn’t Female,” an op-ed in the New York Times by Michelle Goldberg, and the cringe state of feminism today. Finally, I Feel Petty. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

“The Future WAS Female”

Happy 200 episodes! Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to NBC anchor Katy Tur about her honest new memoir Rough Draft. Then in News: Erin and Alyssa discuss Liz Cheney’s Jan. 6 opening statement, the tampon shortage (and Marjorie Taylor Greene’s dizzy, transphobic comments about it), a new Ohio law allowing teachers to carry guns after barely any training, and the alt-right attacking Pride events nationwide. Later, Megan Gailey, Naomi Ekperigin, Grace Parra Janney, and Kiran Deol join to reflect upon the craziness that has — and surprisingly hasn’t — gone down since Hysteria’s beginning four years ago. Finally, a sophisticated I Feel Petty. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

“Pull Yourself Up by the Bra Straps” with Katy Tur

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to NY Mag writer-at-large Rebecca Traister about her newest piece on Dianne Feinstein. Plus in News: Erin and Alyssa reflect on the Uvalde victim stories and Matthew McConaughey’s surprising engagement in the gun conversation. Then Megan Gailey and Dana Schwartz join to discuss the bikini menace and the rise and fall of the “bikini body”. Finally, a very petty I Feel Petty.Show Notes:Text ACT to 644-33 For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

“To Dianne For”  with Rebecca Traister

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to the President of the National Education Association Becky Pringle about what it means to arm teachers with guns and the extraordinary burden teachers have carried the past few years. Then in News: Erin and Alyssa talk about Michigan Governor’s Whitmer executive directive on abortion, reproductive health, Japan’s terrible abortion laws, plus a man does a cool thing?! Next: Kara Klenk and Tien Tran join to discuss the Amber Heard and Johnny Depp defamation and counter lawsuit trail and then invent a new word: clout whoring. Finally, Sanity Corner! Show Notes:Text ACT to 644-33 Why the Depp-Heard trial is so much worse than you realizehttps://www.vox.com/culture/23131538/johnny-depp-amber-heard-tiktok-snl-extremism  For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

“Joy, Justice and Excellence” with Becky Pringle

On this week’s show, Erin and Alyssa welcome Shannon Watts, the founder of Moms Demand Action, to process the massacre that happened in Uvalde, Texas, and to offer a glimmer of hope in the wake of tragedy. Then, Priyanka Aribindi and Kiran Deol join for Personal/Political to discuss combatting the fatigue that comes with the omnipresence of these horrific attacks and say Fuck That Guy to the men who continuously to allow them to happen. Finally, a much, much needed Sanity Corner filled with TV recs.  Show notes:Text ACT to 64433 to get involved in the fight for gun control For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.  

"Laws > Prayers" with Shannon Watts

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the primaries then are joined by Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro to talk about the baby formula shortage and what led to this catastrophic situation. Plus Bethenny Frankel joins to talk about her new book and the future of female leadership. Next: Grace Parra-Janney and Julissa Arce join to discuss the systemic failures of our government and the everyday heroes who pick up the slack. Finally a much needed Sanity Corner. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

“Bad Abbotts” with Bethenny Frankel and Rep. Rosa DeLauro

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the Senate vote on the Women’s Health Protection Act, start their own religion and come for your semen. Then Michaela Watkins and Akilah Hughes talk about the Matt Gaetz tweet and the “cat lady” trope. Plus, I Feel Petty! For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

“Gaetz's Underage Lasagna”

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the leaked SCOTUS draft decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and the political and emotional fallout. (We’d like the record to show that pro-life old men are extremely creepy!!!) Then Tien Tran and Kiran Deol join to rage and rant about the imminent takedown of Roe, and deconstruct our culture’s obsession with scammers. Plus, I Feel Petty!Show Notes:With our constitutionally protected right to abortion under attack, abortion funds are working nonstop to make sure people can still access (and afford) abortion.Visit votesaveamerica.com/roe to learn more, donate, and take action.More reading:Scene Stealer: The True Lies of Elisabeth Finch, Part 1 For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Scene Stealer: The True Lies of Elisabeth Finch, Part 2

“SCOTUS Scammed Us”

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the recent trove of Mark Meadows texts, Marjorie Taylor Greene’s testimony, Ron DeSantis’ battle with Disney, Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter and toast the reporters covering Ukraine. Plus Dr. Heather Irobunda and stand up Alison Leiby join to discuss medical gaslighting, how to improve communication with your doctor and normalizing being happy (??) after an abortion. Plus, I Feel Petty!Show Notes:Tickets to Alison Leiby’s Oh God, A Show About Abortionhttps://www.ohgodshow.com/

"I Know How You Feel" with Alison Leiby + Dr. Heather Irobunda

Erin Ryan talks with labor journalist and author Kim Kelly about the recent Amazon and rumblings of Starbucks unionization and her new book Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor. Plus, Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow joins to discuss her viral speech on the Senate Floor and the Republicans the growing trend of labeling their Democratic opponents as groomers and pedophiles. Plus Amy Westervelt and Mary Annaïse Heglar (hosts of the podcast Hot Take) join to talk about Earth Day and sustainability burnout. Finally, I Feel Petty! (Alyssa is out this week, but back next!) Show Notes:Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Laborhttps://www.indiebound.org/book/9781982171056?aff=PublishersWeeklyListen to more of Amy Westervelt and Mary on Hot Takehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-take/id1488414960Mallory McMorrowhttps://www.mcmorrowformichigan.com/For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.  

“Call Your Sneaky Friends” (with Sen. Mallory McMorrow and Kim Kelly)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation, the Etsy strike and Ivanka Trump’s testimony to the Jan 6 committee. Then Grace Parra-Janney and Kara Klenk join to talk about the murder charges levied against a Texas woman over her pregnancy loss and the exhaustion over the inundation of abortion headlines. Finally, never tweet Alyssa “I expect better from you”, she is watching 90 Day Fiancé and don’t come for her… and other pettys in I Feel Petty.Show Notes:Follow: Shout Your Abortionhttps://www.instagram.com/shoutyourabortion/?hl=enFor a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. 

“No US in Abortion”

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the Republicans attempt to stop Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to SCOTUS, the historic Amazon Union vote in NY, Alabama’s mistrust in pregnant women, toast Colorado for enshrining the right to an abortion and troast Mitt Romney and Lisa Murkowski. Then, Michaela Watkins and Dana Schwartz join to discuss the rise and evolution of cringe culture. Finally, Sanity Corner!Show Notes:How to help Ukraine:Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA)Donate to Humanitarian EffortSupport #SupportUkraine Humanitarian Effort on MightycauseUnited Help UkraineDonate to the Life-saving medical supplies to Ukraine’s front lineshttps://www.facebook.com/donate/1790857681112387Revived Soldiers UkraineDonate to Treatment of the wounded and the provision of hospitalshttps://www.facebook.com/donate/349402380213614/2361219087352065Razom for UkraineDonate to Tactical medical training and emergency response in Ukrainehttps://www.facebook.com/donate/1158240871580789/10223987229401655/Nova UkraineDonate to Humanitarian Aid to Ukrainehttps://www.facebook.com/donate/1137971146948461/5313902711988404/For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. 

“I am the Cringe”

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the obstacles birthing people experience obtaining abortion pills in red states, toast the Oscar winning movie CODA, and Madeleine Albright and give their first ever troast to Susan Collins for announcing her yes vote on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Plus, Senator Amy Klobuchar joins to debrief the SCOTUS briefings, the Ginni Thomas texts and her current legislative wins. Then Kiran Deol and Julissa Arce join to talk about Julissa’s new book and the case for rejecting assimilation. Finally, we talk about RSVP etiquette in I Feel Petty. Show Notes:Buy Julissa Arce’s book “You Sound Like a White Girl: The Case for Rejecting”https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781250787019?aff=msmagazineMadame Hysteria is Elizabeth Packard.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. 

“The Post Scruples-Era” with Sen. Amy Klobuchar

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the highlights from Ketanji Brown Jackson’s SCOTUS confirmation, and the Republicans embarrassing attempt to hijack the hearings. Plus disability rights activist, and the Ford Foundation’s Disability Rights Program Officer Rebecca Cokley joins to discuss the significance and impact of the American Disability Act. Then Tien Tran and Kara Klenk join to talk about the recent Kim Kardashian and Kanye West headlines and the abusive dynamic unfolding in the media. Plus, a strongly worded plea to kill the fax machine in I Feel Petty.If you’re experiencing domestic violence the National Domestic Violence Hotlineis open 24/7 and speaks English, Spanish and 200+ languages through an interpretation service. Call 800-799-7233.Show Notes:Rebecca Cokley wants you to know about Fannie Lou Hamerhttps://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/fannie-lou-hamerMadame Hysteria this week is American fashion designer Ann Lowe.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

“Kardashian University”

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the wave of state legislation attempting to restrict travel across states lines to gain access to abortions and to gender-affirming medical care and toast Marina Ovsyannikova– a producer at a Russian state news program who bravely protested the war live onscreen. Then, Megan Gailey and Stacy London join to talk about hormone changes, perimenoapuse, menopause and the misconceptions about entering midlife. Finally, In I Feel Petty, Stacy gives us her thoughts for spring/summer ‘22 patterns and we’re fucking thrilled.Show Notes:State of Menopausehttps://www.stateofmenopause.com/For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.  

“Hormona Lisa” with Stacy London

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco break down the unprecedented amount of education bills targeting teachers and students. Plus Ai-jen Poo joins to discuss the National Domestic Workers Alliance push to bring fairness and dignity to domestic workers, and touch base on the state of the care agenda in Congress. Then Rheeqrheeq Chainey and Jill Gutowitz (new book Girls Can Kiss Now out now!) stop by to discuss the evolution of queer culture in film and television and how pop culture has helped shaped our identity. Plus I Feel Petty!Show Notes:Jill Gutowitz’s book: Girls Can Kiss Nowhttps://www.indiebound.org/book/9781982158507National Domestic Workers Alliancehttps://www.domesticworkers.org/Women you should know:Dorothy Lee Bolden:https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/20/obituaries/dorothy-bolden-overlooked.htmlFox Sisters:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-fox-sisters-and-the-rap-on-spiritualism-99663697/How to help Ukraine:
Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA)
Donate to Humanitarian Effort
https://www.mightycause.com/story/M1wzpf
United Help Ukraine
Donate to the Life-saving medical supplies to Ukraine's front lines
https://www.facebook.com/donate/1790857681112387
Revived Soldiers Ukraine
Donate to Treatment of the wounded and the provision of hospitals
https://www.facebook.com/donate/349402380213614/2361219087352065
 Razom for Ukraine
Donate to Tactical medical training and emergency response in Ukraine
https://www.facebook.com/donate/1158240871580789/10223987229401655/
 Nova Ukraine
Donate to Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine
https://www.facebook.com/donate/1137971146948461/5313902711988404/
For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

“Where Culture is Made” with Ai-jen Poo and Jill Gutowitz

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco share direct actions you can do to help the Ukrainian people now (see below), discuss the most memorable moment of Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, and celebrate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court. Plus, Presidential Historian Alexis Coe joins to talk about how the male gaze has distorted our perception of history and the often manufactured nature of Women’s History Month. Then, Kiran Deol and Dana Schwartz talk about the Love is Blind finale and the privilege of choosing yourself. Finally, a much needed Sanity Corner.Show Notes:How to help Ukraine:Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA)Donate to Humanitarian Efforthttps://www.mightycause.com/story/M1wzpfUnited Help UkraineDonate to the Life-saving medical supplies to Ukraine's front lineshttps://www.facebook.com/donate/1790857681112387Revived Soldiers UkraineDonate to Treatment of the wounded and the provision of hospitalshttps://www.facebook.com/donate/349402380213614/2361219087352065Razom for UkraineDonate to Tactical medical training and emergency response in Ukrainehttps://www.facebook.com/donate/1158240871580789/10223987229401655/Nova UkraineDonate to Humanitarian Aid to Ukrainehttps://www.facebook.com/donate/1137971146948461/5313902711988404/For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. 

“Herstory’s Merstories” with Alexis Coe

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into a shocking Propublica piece that exposes states for sitting on $5.2 billion in welfare funds while needy families struggle to survive. Plus, we celebrate the USWNT’s legal victory as they fight for equal pay. Then, astrologer Chani Nicholas joins to discuss the rising popularity of astrology, its historical and political significance and why America’s Pluto Return is so goddamn scary! Finally, Chani reads Erin and Alyssa’s birth charts, and it’s pretty much like sitting in on someone’s therapy session.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.  Show Notes:Learn more about Chani Nicholas:https://chaninicholas.com/Chani: Your Astrology Guidehttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/chani-app/id1532791252Her book→ You Were Born For This: Astrology for Radical Self-Acceptancehttps://www.indiebound.org/book/9780062840639Propublica piece:https://www.propublica.org/article/states-are-hoarding-52-billion-in-welfare-funds-even-as-the-need-for-aid-grows

“Pluto’s Back, Baby!” with Chani Nicholas

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to Oriaku Njoku, co-founder and executive director of Access Reproductive Care Southeast, about the state of abortion in the South, the Hyde Amendment and the importance of direct service work. In news: Erin and Alyssa talk about the slew of judicial wins from Sandy Hook families settlement with a gun manufacturer, to Sarah Palin’s libel case dismissal, to Prince Andrew settling with his accuser and Trump’s accounting firm cutting ties with the family. Then, Michaela Watkins and Shaniqua McClendon join to talk about the ever-changing and forever important relationship you have with your sister. Finally, is Starbucks really just a front for Big (hot) Milk?! Find out in I Feel Petty. Show Notes:Access Reproductive Care - Southeasthttps://arc-southeast.org/Follow on social!@arc_southeast

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