Hysteria Not Your Safety Net w. Reshma Saujani
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Oct 23, 2025 
Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and advocate for gender equity, guest hosts to tackle pressing issues. She and Erin Ryan dissect Trump’s ineffective IVF plan and RFK Jr.’s bizarre comments about teen sperm counts. They highlight the alarming trend of women leaving the workforce, exploring the impacts of childcare and eldercare on working parents. The conversation also touches on the absurdity of Trump’s lavish renovations amidst serious national concerns, showcasing a mix of humor and critical commentary on current events.
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IVF Plan Is Political Theater
- Trump's IVF proposal is largely symbolic and won't make treatment affordable for most families.
- Reshma Saujani and Erin Ryan argue it mainly benefits employers and serves as political window dressing.
Personal IVF Cost Experience
- Reshma Saujani shares her personal IVF experience and how costly the process was for her family.
- She stresses that reducing drug price alone doesn't solve the broader financial barriers to parenthood.
Fertility Benefits Fuel Corporate Goals
- Employer fertility benefits often serve corporate retention motives rather than family support.
- Companies offer IVF to keep women delaying childbirth and retaining labor, not to provide comprehensive parenting support.