299 episodes
Hysteria Crooked Media
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4.7 • 6.7K Ratings
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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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SCOTUS To Decide Whether States Can Force Women To Suffer w. Rep. Jasmine Crockett
California helps Arizonans seeking abortion and local trans kids; SCOTUS hears arguments on emergency abortions; and The Biden administration makes some healthcare moves (patients’ right to privacy, nursing home staffing) in news. Then, Rep. Jasmine Crockett talks Texas B.S. and her cheeky on-the-record comment about Viagra. Next, Kara Klenk joins to discuss how people often don’t understand when a woman is joking. Finally, a very passionate Sani-Petty (boy moms, please…).
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Lie To Your Anti-Abortion Boss
A misogynistic tragedy in Australia, “abortion trafficking” and “coercion” bills in Republican-dominated states, North Carolina’s importance in 2024, and more in news. Plus, Sani-Petty (Nike Olympics uniforms make no sense, and Meghan Markle, leave the fruit jams to the experts!).
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Arizona Steals Trump’s Abortion Thunder
Arizona’s Supreme Court bans abortion, and Trump wants to leave reproductive healthcare up to the states, in news. Then, Tien Tran joins to talk about the NCAA women’s basketball championships and the rise in popularity of women’s sports. Finally, Sani-Petty (Jason Sudeikis, get out of here!).
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Florida Abortion Rights in Retrograde w. Rep. Barbara Lee
Florida’s Supreme Court enacted a six-week abortion ban — but there’s a chance to protect reproductive rights in the Sunshine State in November; the NCAA women’s basketball championships are RIVETING; and, Dr. Heather Irobunda joins to discuss an announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services regarding consent for “sensitive” procedures like pelvis and prostate exams. Then, Rep. Barbara Lee comes on to talk about her history of fighting for progressive policy, 2024 voter turnout, and being portrayed on TV in Netflix’s “Shirley.” Finally, Sani-Petty (Mercury is in retrograde again).
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Mifepristone: Pro Life’s Pill to Die On
SCOTUS hears arguments for the abortion pill (mifepristone) case; TikTok is spreading misinformation about birth control; and more in news. Then, Dana Schwartz joins to discuss: are we assholes for speculating about Kate Middleton before she revealed her cancer diagnosis? Finally, Sani-Petty (lab results emails are STRESSFUL, and a Zoomer gave Erin a box of mayonnaise).
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From Crunchy Mom to Anti-Vax w. Brandy Zadrozny
From Minnesota to Olivia Rodrigo’s concerts, Plan B is putting people in a tizzy; Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV proved to us that child acting shouldn’t be a thing; and more in news. Then, Brandy Zadrozny discusses anti-vaccine king RFK Jr. and the moms to alt-right misinformation pipeline. Finally, Sani-Petty (dirt makes the world go ‘round).
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The only complaint I have is that I have to wait 7 days for a new episode! If you came out with a daily show ever - I would be in heaven.
I’m a 46 year old suburbanista and I love your spunk & humor, type of information discussed, guests & questions you ask! I just want more… :)
Wanted to love this pod
I first discovered Hysteria through Pod Save America, a pod I’m a huge fan of.
But now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, I’ve had to unsubscribe. The host Erin has made comments over the past two years, like “Idky any woman would live in Wisconsin” or “if I were in Texas, I’d get out already”.
Not all of us have the means to afford a house or a life in California, or the ability to “just move”. Some of us, like myself, are homeowners/small business owners (and are raising their small children near their grandparents) and have too many entanglements to just pick up and leave. It seems that host Erin lacks empathy and doesn’t recognize her own privilege.
If you’re a progressive activist living in a red state, times are tough-especially post Roe. Find a pod with compassionate, true feminists that won’t make you feel worse.
Rethink the attempts at humor
FYI it’s possible to build humor about things besides judging other people. Whenever y’all try to be funny, all you can seem to do is pick someone to judge. Why? It’s such weak humor.