American Fever Dream

Hosts: Amanda, Alise, KaitlinTopics: Revealing the gems from Hillary Clinton’s press tour and why she’s the Barbie of politics (in a good way… stay with us…) A federal judge in New Mexico finally wields the 14th amendment to remove an insurrectionist from office! Does this change the game for participants in elected office? Reflecting on Serena Williams’ legacy and making the (easy) case for why she’s the greatest athlete of all time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Sami, Milly, AliseTopics: Alise debriefs on her midwestern summer vacation and the top three stories that broke through her news fast How Joe Biden reclaimed “Brandon” Breaking down public drama surrounding Olivia Wilde, Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, and Shia Labeouf Analyzing which elements of the story – and its popularity – are sexist and which have nothing to do with gender Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Rae SanniTopics: We bring in September by debating whether JLo actually bans Virgos from her sets. Would she be justified in doing so? The big Trump Mar-a-Lago debrief you’ve been waiting for: breaking down the DOJ’s 36-page clap back and analyzing the mess of documents on the floor. Plus, Milly reveals her own Mar-a-Lago secret. New data shows single women have more wealth than single men, proving that having a wife is the ultimate key to career success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Kate Smith, Senior Director of News Content, Planned ParenthoodTopics: South Carolina’s late-night abortion vote takes a disappointing turn How the decline of local news has made it harder to communicate the impact of local government on reproductive access Why anti-abortion candidates are hiding from their extreme stances Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Camille, BridgetTopics: Debriefing on last week's visit from Senator Gilibrand and Milly Tamarez's night at the VMAs Why hasn't Taylor Swift made more forceful statements on reproductive rights? A broader conversation about approaching political progress via caution vs. confrontation - and why stan culture may soon meet its end How can we respect older generations in politics while recognizing it's time for transition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Amanda LitmanTopics: Amanda Litman, co-founder of Run For Something, joins for our regular debrief on the elected positions progressives need now to avoid another Roe-level shock in the future Why it’s actually a pretty big problem that the US government is made up of mostly old people What election subversion attempts will look like in 2024 Why you and your friends should run for office even if you think you’ll lose Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Danielle MoodieTopics: Biden’s modest student debt cancellation prompts whines about “fairness” from the party bankrolling tax cheats Why we should stop justifying student debt forgiveness and force conversations about corporate greed instead How opposition to student debt relief mirrors a coordinated, sinister effort to undermine and defund public education Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Kirsten GillibrandTopics:New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (!) joins to reflect on the Senate’s hard-won victories throughout the Biden administration, from climate policy to health care prices to infrastructure. She shares the emotion behind her viral speech urging men to join women in the fight for reproductive rights and discusses how the Supreme Court’s Roe decision has motivated voters across the country. Senator Gillibrand also details her bipartisan efforts to finally make paid leave happen and gives a tease for what she and her colleagues could do with more reinforcements. Finally, the senator shares a perfect day off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise, BridgetTopics: Why these New York primaries have made national headlines – and how Trump tried to meddle in a Democratic face-off The entire planet has a take on the Finnish Prime Minister’s dance video controversy. How is (and isn’t) the scandal gendered? Adam Neumann gets record investment despite his failure at WeWork Mitch McConnell negs his entire party Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Sami, NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Ali VitaliTopics: The author of “Electable: Why America Hasn’t Put A Woman In The White House… Yet” joins to unpack exactly that Reflecting on the chaotic end to women’s chances at the White House in March 2020 Ali details insider moments you didn’t see on TV How the electoral college and primary system converge with societal factors to keep women from reaching the presidency. Why it may be harder for a woman to earn the Democratic nomination than to become president as a Republican. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices