Hysteria

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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.

  • 53 minutes 14 seconds
    Trump Won. Now What?

    After a night of very little sleep and a heartbreaking Harris loss, Erin and Alyssa come together to talk it through. They give down-ballot updates for Congress, state-level races, education, and abortion measures. Then they get into their feelings and try to navigate where this leaves us and a path forward. 

     

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    7 November 2024, 8:30 am
  • 1 hour 25 minutes
    5 Days To Save Democracy w. Stacey Abrams

    Stacey Abrams joins Hysteria to talk about Georgia voters, the final days of the Harris Campaign, and what she’ll be watching for on election day. Then Erin and Alyssa dish on Harris’ final remarks, Trump on Joe Rogan, and where the hell Usha Vance has been during the campaign. Stick around to the end to hear a clip of Alyssa’s interview with Speaker Pelosi.

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    Michelle Obama says she's a 'little angry' at the hesitation to vote for Harris (NPR 10/26)

    What Is Usha Vance Thinking? (The Cut 10/28)

    In three-hour Rogan interview, Trump reveals 'biggest mistake' (BBC 10/26)

    Harris will not appear on Joe Rogan podcast, her campaign says (Reuters 10/24)

    Melania Trump makes rare campaign appearance at New York City rally (The Hill 10/27)

    31 October 2024, 7:30 am
  • 1 hour 4 minutes
    Joy Reid on Giuliani's Karma and The Exonerated 5

    MSNBC’s Joy Reid joins Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco for the pre-election final stretch. They break down Ron DeSantis’ latest voter intimidation schemes, new data illustrating the consequences of Dobb’s decisions, and Trump’s never-ending mission to antagonize the Exonerated Central Park 5. The ladies are feeling petty about WNBA referees and JD Vance’s marriage, but luckily, Barack Obama on the campaign trail is keeping them sane.

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    Florida official says DeSantis’s office ordered him to threaten TV stations over abortion ads (The Hill 10/21)

    Infant mortality in the U.S. worsened after Supreme Court limited abortion access (LA Times 10/21)

    Exonerated Central Park Five sue Trump for defamation over debate remarks (Washington Post 10/21)

    Giuliani assets will transfer to Georgia election workers he defamed (WaPo 10/22)

    24 October 2024, 7:30 am
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Disco Donald Trump Puzzles in Pennsylvania w. Chani Nicholas

    Are the 2024 election results written in the stars? Not quite, but Chani Nicholas joins to share what we have in store for the rest of the year from an astrological perspective. Then, a round of applause for Kamala Harris, who is nailing her media strategy and leaving no stone unturned. Meanwhile, Trump is barely functioning and abandoning his base in the desert. Finally, in Sanity Corner, Alyssa is loving Fresh Air, and Erin is feeling petty about climate change’s impact on seasonal fashion. 

     

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    Harris brings a bit of Trump into her rally to try to show him as ‘unhinged’ (NPR 10/14)

    Harris Says She Would Form Bipartisan Council of Advisers (NYT 10/11)

    ‘Absolute chaos’ as Trump supporters ‘left stranded’ after Coachella rally hit by assassination scare (Independent 10/14)

    Trump sways and bops to music for 39 minutes in bizarre town hall episode (Washington Post 10/14)

    Sheehy’s plan for education includes throwing Department of Ed ‘in the trash’ (Daily Montanan 10/14)

    ICYMI: Eric Hovde Unveils Hovde Plan: Cuts to Social Security, Medicare & Veterans’ Benefits (Wisdems 10/9)

    17 October 2024, 7:30 am
  • 1 hour 19 minutes
    Reproductive Freedom on the Ballot w. Senator Butler, Jessica Valenti & Dr. Warren Hern

    OG feminist blogger Jessica Valenti joins Erin Ryan to cover the latest abortion across the country, from Ron DeSantis’ fascist abuse of government resources to fight Florida’s 4th Amendment to the dueling abortion ballot measures in Nebraska. Then, an interview with trailblazing abortion provider Dr. Warren Hern about his legacy and the future of reproductive care. Finally, a conversation with Senator Laphonza Butler about her historic term representing California in the Senate and her friendship with Vice President Harris.

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    Nebraska Supreme Court allows competing abortion measures on November ballot (NBC 9/13)

    DeSantis administration threatens local TV station for airing abortion rights campaign ads (The Independent 10/7)

    DeSantis says state investigating abortion ‘petitions on behalf of dead people’ (Miami Herald 9/9)

    Husband-of-the-Year Alert: Melania Trump Says the Ex-President “Lets Her Believe” in Abortion Rights (as He Decimates Them for Others) (Vanity Fair 10/7)

    Don’t Fall for Melania’s Misdirection (Abortion, Everyday 10/4)

    Nebraska Supreme Court allows competing abortion measures on November ballot (NBC 9/13)

    10 October 2024, 7:30 am
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    Liar Liar Vance On Fire

    The vice presidential candidates faced off on Tuesday night, and Erin and Alyssa have thoughts about Vance’s abortion nonsense and Walz’s better-than-anticipated performance. Then Erin takes us on the final segment of our Get In Losers We Are Going Voting tour to meet some incredible ladies running down the ballot. And this week, we are feeling petty that the rats of NYC got free birth control before we did.

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    Vance and Walz face off in civil and policy-focused VP debate (CNN)

    Walz highlights Harris improvements on climate change while slamming Trump (CNN)

    IVF will be covered by insurance for many Californians after Newsom signs bill (LA Times)

    ​​Judge strikes down Georgia ban on abortions, allowing them to resume beyond 6 weeks into pregnancy (AP)

    3 October 2024, 7:30 am
  • 1 hour 17 minutes
    School Vouchers Suck w. Rebecca Nagle

    Erin and Alyssa go “back to school” to discuss voucher fuckery and other education issues on the ballot at a state level. Then, activist and host of Crooked’s This Land podcast, Rebecca Nagle joins to share about her new book, By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land. Finally, Sani-Petty (Chappell Roan’s refusal to endorse a candidate and not letting Mark Robinson’s staffer get away with this). 

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    Show Notes

    Help Clear Teacher’s Wishlists: https://www.getyourteachon.com/clearthelist

    Rebecca Nagle: By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land

    Trump says if he wins, women would ‘no longer be thinking about abortion’ (LA Times 9/21)

    Gretchen Whitmer calls Trump ‘deranged’ after comments on abortion (The Guardian 9/22)

    How the Republican War on Women Extends to Voting Rights (The New Republic 9/23)

    Nebraska Voters To Decide On Veto Referendum For Education Scholarship Program‌ (Zenger News 9/17)

    Private Schools, Public Money: School Leaders Are Pushing Parents to Exploit Voucher Programs (Pro Publica 1/31)

    School Vouchers Were Supposed to Save Taxpayer Money. Instead They Blew a Massive Hole in Arizona’s Budget. (January 7/16)

    Meet Michele Morrow, the Mark Robinson-Endorsed GOP Nominee for North Carolina State Superintendent Who Wants to Put Bible Studies in Public Schools (American Bridge 8/13)

    Governor Newsom signs legislation to limit the use of smartphones during school hours (gov.ca.gov 9/23)

    Governor Healey, Attorney General Campbell Issue Guidance on Addressing Hate and Bias in K-12 Schools (mass.gov 9/19)

    26 September 2024, 7:30 am
  • 1 hour 13 minutes
    Trump-Vance Ticket and the He-Man Woman Haters

    Trump and Vance campaign language reflects Andrew Tate’s misogynistic word vomit; Republican Senators blocked The Right to IVF Act; and more in news. Then, Sani-Petty (Diddy is absolutely disgusting, and dancer Michaela Mabinty DePrince is terribly missed). Finally, we talk to some incredible candidates that need our votes this fall: Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet of Michigan, Rep. Andrea Salinas of Oregon, and Rep. Diamond Staton Williams of North Carolina. 

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    votesaveamerica.com/vote

    Kristen McDonald Rivet

    Andrea Salinas

    Diamond Staton-Williams

    Twitter/X: He-Man Woman Hater's Club

    The Trump Campaign’s Rhetoric About Women Sounds a Lot Like Andrew Tate’s (Wired 8/28)

    The latest: J.D. Vance Admits He’s Telling Racist Lies for Attention (TNR 9/16/24)

    Watch: Trump Goes on Truly Incoherent Rant When Asked About Childcare (TNR 9/5/24)

    Trump told nephew to let his disabled son die, then move to Florida, book says (The Guardian)

    Senate Republicans Block I.V.F. Protection Bill a Second Time, Breaking With Trump (NYT  9/17)

    Nebraska Supreme Court allows competing abortion measures on November ballot (NBC 9/13)

    Louisiana governor signs bill classifying abortion pills as controlled substances into law (ABC 5/24)

    19 September 2024, 7:30 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Kamala Harris Dog Walks the Donald w. Akilah Hughes

    Vice President Kamala Harris debated senile angry man Donald Trump, and Akilah Hughes joins to dish all about it. Then, Akilah tells us all about her new podcast, Rebel Spirit — required listening if you went to a school with a racist mascot. Finally, Sani-Petty (the WNBA needs kids clothes!). 

    Show Notes

    Akilah Hughes: Instagram, Twitter, Rebel Spirit podcast

    Trump repeats the false claim that Democrats support abortion 'after birth' in debate (NPR 9/10)

    Harris presses a more forceful case against Trump than Biden did on abortion, economy and democracy (AP 9/10)

    5 key takeaways from the first Harris-Trump presidential debate (NBC 9/10)

    Taylor Swift endorsement (Instagram)

    Trump will say anything about abortion to get elected (The Hill Op-Ed 9/8)

    Vance says Trump would veto a national abortion ban (NBC 8/24)

     

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    12 September 2024, 7:30 am
  • 1 hour 9 minutes
    The Trump Slump w. Josie Duffy Rice

    Josie Duffy Rice of What A Day joins while Alyssa takes vacation! The Harris-Walz numbers make us cautiously optimistic, JD Vance is scared of childless teachers (...?), and Nancy Pelosi is a political chess master. Then, Megan Gailey and Kara Klenk join to discuss “sharenting,” and the ethics of parents posting their kids on social media. Finally, Sani-Petty (Trump needs glasses, and the U.S. Open and the Paralympics can cure our post-Olympics depression). 

     

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    Show Notes

    Josie Duffy Rice, What A Day

    Kara Klenk: thatsmesseduplive.com

    Megan Gailey: Sports Bitches

     

    Harris’ momentum continues as she ties with Trump in these swing states (NPR 8/26)

    Kamala Harris sets fundraising record with $540m after DNC (Aljazeera 8/26

    “I Just Want Women To Have More Choices”: Senator JD Vance, Who Has Likened Abortion To Murder (Vanity Fair 8/25)

    J.D. Vance Blames Staff for Disastrous Doughnut-Shop Visit (Intelligencer 8/28)

    Trump campaign staff had altercation with official at Arlington National Cemetery (NPR 8/27)

    Is Ben Affleck Hanging Out With a Kennedy? (The Cut)

    How a New Law Could Change the World of Child Influencers (Rolling Stone 7/5/24)

    Parenting influencers speak out as new law designed to protect kids featured on social media goes into effect (GMA 7/3/24)

    “If you dance, your problems go away” (TikTok

    A Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men (NYT 2/25/24)

    Lavish dorm rooms – like the one belonging to Kansas City Chiefs heiress at SMU – becomes big business for designers (WFAA 8/28)

    The Really Long Good-bye: Helicopter Parents in the College Years (BU)

    29 August 2024, 7:30 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Michelle Obama and Other DNC Joys w. Sen. Mallory McMorrow

    In news: Trump’s counterprogramming to the Democratic National Convention is a bust, and abortion’s rebrand to “reproductive freedom” is genius. Then, Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow and Julissa Arce join to discuss the party that is the DNC, from Chicago and the couch. Finally, Sani-Petty (JK Rowling has finally shut up, and white women can’t read the room sometimes).

    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.

    Show Notes

    Sen. Mallory McMorrow: Twitter, Instagram

    Julissa Arce: Twitter, Instagram  

    Trumpworld’s DNC counter-programming plans revealed (Independent 8/19)

    House GOP investigators accuse Biden of ‘impeachable conduct’ in long-awaited report (Politico 8/19)

    The Democratic Party Is Now the Real “Freedom” Caucus (The New Republic 8/19)

    How Kamala Harris Took ‘Freedom’ Back from the GOP (Time 8/17)

    Live DNC Updates: AP News, NBC News

    From a 'wake' to 'Mardi Gras': With Harris, the Democratic convention is a hot ticket (NBC 8/8)

    The Sound of Silence? J.K. Rowling Has Not Tweeted in 12 Blissful Days (them 8/19)

    22 August 2024, 7:30 am
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