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Political commentator and comedy writer Erin Ryan and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by a bicoastal squad of funny, opinionated women to talk through everything from reproductive rights to romcoms. They break down the political news of the week, plus the topics, trends, and cultural stories that affect women’s lives.
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- Yesterday1h 38m
Pratt Summer (Derogatory) w. Sepideh Moafi
Alyssa and Erin get into the results from Tuesday’s primary, round up Trump’s latest slew of flops, and discuss why we are tired of men with checkered pasts running for office like nobody’s gonna find out. Then Alyssa sits down with actress Sepideh Moafi about her role in The Pitt, her childhood as an Iranian refugee, and her latest role in the play New Born. They wrap up with a petty conversation about the best frozen summer treats, and Costco finds.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, episode title, and episode date.California Primary Election Results (NYT 6/3)Trump’s UFC arena towers over the White House as new photo shows scope of event (Independent 6/1)Standoff between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fund remains unresolved (PBS 6/1)
- 2 weeks ago1h 23m
Welcome to the Jungle Primary w. Reshma Saujani
Erin and Alyssa cover Trump’s nemesis Thomas Massie’s loss in Kentucky, a positive (for now) Mifepristone update, the ridiculous Garden of Heroes, and what the hell is going on in California politics. Then, Reshma Saujani joins to discuss her new documentary No Country for Mothers, and the real issues moms face. They wrap up in the sanity corner with rave reviews of Cookie Queens and Widow's Bay.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, episode title, and episode date.You can sign up to attend or host a screening of No Country for Mothers at nocountryformothers.comCookie Queens Massie race breaks spending record as pro-Israel groups target Trump critic (Aljazeera 5/18)Abortion Pill Lawsuit Leaves Trump Silent, and in a Political Bind (NYT 5/19)Trump announces planned D.C. site for massive sculpture garden (Washington Post 5/15)What is California's ‘jungle primary’ — and why does it matter so much for the governor’s race? (LAist 5/18)
- 2 weeks ago46 min
This F*cking Guy: Bari Weiss
In our 40th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin dives deep into the origins of anti-woke crusader turned CBS News Editor-in-Chief Bari Weiss. From her origins as an antagonizing student at Columbia University to a career of ill-researched op-eds and launching her own media company, to running CBS News and her relentless campaign to promote Zionism, this may be our most manipulative guy yet!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, episode title, and episode date.Meet the Renegades of the Intellectual Dark Web (NYT)Give 'em hell (X)Inside Bari Weiss’s Hostile Takeover of CBS News (The New Yorker)Here is what the new apparent CBS News segment "Whiskey Fridays with Tony Dokoupil" may look like (Bluesky)Bari Weiss ‘Meddles’ With ‘CBS Sunday Morning’ Story on Palestine (Zeteo)Inside Bari Weiss’ shaky, arms-length relationship with the president of CBS News as ratings hit all-time low (NY Post)‘CBS Evening News’ Ratings Disaster: Tony Dokoupil Hits Rock Bottom (TV Insider)I’m Glad the Dyke March Banned Jewish Stars (NYT)Jewish marchers say they were kicked out of a rally for inclusiveness because of their beliefs (Washington Post)The Limits of ‘Believe All Women’ (NYT)The Summer Bucket List of a 35-Year-Old Woman (NYT)Imagining Comey’s Texts to His Wife (NYT)CBS News staffers rip ‘shallow’ Bari Weiss for moderating ‘absurd’ network town hall with Erika Kirk (Independent)We’re All Fascists Now (NYT)The Free Press' Passage Into the Dark Side (The Unpopulist)Despite political differences, Jewish values unite Squirrel Hill couple (Jewish Chronicle)Columbia Unbecoming (2004) (YouTube)Sam Harris X Eric Weinstein: Israel-Palestine (The Portal)I Used to Hate Trump. Now I’m a MAGA Lefty. (The Free Press)Mad About Bari Weiss: The New York Times Provocateur the Left Loves to Hate (Hive)Ad Hoc Grievance Committee Report (Brooklyn College)Procedures Clarified and Enhanced Following Release of Ad Hoc Committee Report (Columbia Magazine)Bari Weiss Has Thrown the CBS News Killswitch (TNR)Megan Greenwell Tweet (X)Bari Weiss Tweet (<a href="https://x.com/bariweiss/status/971556549645815809?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed
- 3 weeks ago1h 28m
Runaway Virus w. Alex Wagner
Erin and guest host Alex Wagner (Runaway Country) cover the rapidly evolving Hantavirus outbreak situation, Trump’s latest pro-natalist initiative, and Republicans’ increasingly shameless plays to turn their careers in public service into careers as reality TV stars. They also react to Representative Virginia Foxx’s insane response to one of her child constituents, Alex points out Trump’s suspicious napping habit, and Erin squashes her beef with Blippi. The Close, Prolonged Contact Myth (The Atlantic 5/12)Transportation Secretary Duffy filmed a reality show, funded by firms he regulates (NPR 5/12)New Gov't Website Will Help Collect CPCs Data On Pregnant Women (Abortion, Everyday 5/11)Trump administration launches Moms.gov on Mother’s Day (The Hill 5/10)Where Passengers From the Hantavirus-Struck Cruise Ship Go Now (NYT 5/11)U.S. cruise passengers arrive in the U.S. after one tests positive for hantavirus (NPR 5/11)
- 4 weeks ago1h 25m
The Pregnancy Scam w. Stephani Young
Erin and Alyssa break down the mifepristone legal whiplash and how the actions of the courts affect access to the abortion drug. They also dive into the spicy pages of Evie Magazine’s sex issue and learn the ridiculous tips for Trad Wives in the bedroom. Then, a conversation with Stephani Young, the producer and host of the Love Trapped podcast, where she shares the behind-the-scenes of covering the Laura Owens vs. Clayton Echards saga. We wrap up with a Sani/Petty conversation about The Met Gala, ballroom drama, and a beagle rescue operation.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, episode title, and episode date.Listen to Love Trapped wherever you get your podcasts.Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Access to Abortion Pill by Mail (NYT 5/4)Full-Year 2025 Estimates Show Overall Stability in Abortion Incidence, Decreased Travel and Increased Telehealth Provision (Guttmacher March 2026)The New Sexual Revolution (Evie 2/22)
- May 3, 202653 min
This F*cking Guy: Lindsey Graham
In our 39th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the life and times of Senator Lindsey Graham. From his family’s segregated restaurant in South Carolina, and his “heroic” military service filling out paperwork, to his legendary bromance with John McCain and spending his career swatting down rumors about his personal life, few f*cking guys have ever been this horny for war.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, episode title, and episode date.
- Apr 30, 20261h 35m
Kash Me Outside w. Naomi Ekperigin
Erin and guest host Naomi Ekperigin (writer, comedian, actor) break down the White House Correspondence Dinner thwarted shooting and aftermath, look into the viral conspiracy theories about disappeared and deceased American scientists, and analyze how Megan The Stallion handled her breakup on her own terms. Then they wrap up with Sanity Corner, and 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, episode title, and episode date. A Timeline of the Shooting in D.C. (WSJ 4/26)‘Shots Fired!’: Inside the Pandemonium at the Washington Hilton (NYT 4/26)12 American scientists have gone missing or died. The mystery has become the talk - and worry - of Washington (Independent 4/25)Megan Thee Stallion reveals split from Klay Thompson while accusing him of cheating: ‘Need a real break’ (The Independent 4/25)
- Apr 23, 20261h 46m
We Need Space w. Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
Erin and Alyssa check in on the latest Bravo-level drama from Trump’s wack job cabinet, two recent chilling tragedies in Virginia and Louisiana, Planned Parenthood’s foray into cosmetic offerings, Reese Witherspoon’s suspicious call for women to use more AI, and more. Then professor Chanda Prescod-Weinstein drops by to talk about her new book, The Edge of Space-Time, what people are getting wrong about the Artemis II mission, and what Star Trek and Octavia Butler can tell us about our current political moment.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 FBI Director Is MIA (The Atlantic 4/17)FBI director Kash Patel files $250M defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic (CNN 4/20)Labor Dept. Investigates Texts Among Secretary’s Family and Staff (NYT 4/15)Feud between Mace and Mills flares as the Republicans trade barbs, expulsion threats (CNN 4/21)Ex-Virginia deputy governor kills wife and himself, police say (BBC 4/17)Haunted by ‘Dark Thoughts,’ Louisiana Father Kills 8 Children (NYT 4/19)The Shreveport Mass Killing Isn’t Just About ‘Mental Health’ by Brittany Cooper (The Cut 4/20)A Planned Parenthood Clinic, in a Pinch, Turns to Botox (NYT 3/11)The Woman Who Knows Too Much: An Interview with Amanda Ungaro (Courier 4/18)Reese Witherspoon Declares “It’s Time” For Women To Embrace AI: “Want To Learn With Me?” (Deadline 4/17)We Need Space w. Dr. Chanda Prescod-Weinstein
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Political commentator and comedy writer Erin Ryan and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by a bicoastal squad of funny, opinionated women to talk through everything from reproductive rights to romcoms. They break down the political news of the week, plus the topics, trends, and cultural stories that affect women’s lives.
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