Political Satire and Social Media Dynamics

The Hunting Wives star Katie Lowes joins to give the scoop on Netflix’s latest soapy sapphic mystery, her friendship with Shonda Rhimes, and learning to shoot a gun on set. Erin and Alyssa also discuss Melania’s pathetic attempt at diplomacy, Gavin Newsom’s Trump-trolling social media blitz, and why women are leaving the workplace. They also sound off on the male NFL cheerleader culture war and the Oval Office’s new MAGA merch closet.

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Melania Trump Appeals to Putin to Protect Children (NYT 8/18)

5 things to know about Gavin Newsom’s plan to redraw California’s election maps (Cal Matters 8/18)

Why So Many Women Are Quitting the Workforce (Time 8/4)

Study finds giving pregnant women cash transfers cuts infant mortality in half (Oxford 8/18)