Hysteria

Erin Ryan talks with labor journalist and author Kim Kelly about the recent Amazon and rumblings of Starbucks unionization and her new book Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor. Plus, Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow joins to discuss her viral speech on the Senate Floor and the Republicans the growing trend of labeling their Democratic opponents as groomers and pedophiles. Plus Amy Westervelt and Mary Annaïse Heglar (hosts of the podcast Hot Take) join to talk about Earth Day and sustainability burnout. Finally, I Feel Petty! (Alyssa is out this week, but back next!) Show Notes:Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Laborhttps://www.indiebound.org/book/9781982171056?aff=PublishersWeeklyListen to more of Amy Westervelt and Mary on Hot Takehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hot-take/id1488414960Mallory McMorrowhttps://www.mcmorrowformichigan.com/For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.  

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation, the Etsy strike and Ivanka Trump’s testimony to the Jan 6 committee. Then Grace Parra-Janney and Kara Klenk join to talk about the murder charges levied against a Texas woman over her pregnancy loss and the exhaustion over the inundation of abortion headlines. Finally, never tweet Alyssa “I expect better from you”, she is watching 90 Day Fiancé and don’t come for her… and other pettys in I Feel Petty.Show Notes:Follow: Shout Your Abortionhttps://www.instagram.com/shoutyourabortion/?hl=enFor a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. 

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about the Republicans attempt to stop Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation to SCOTUS, the historic Amazon Union vote in NY, Alabama’s mistrust in pregnant women, toast Colorado for enshrining the right to an abortion and troast Mitt Romney and Lisa Murkowski. Then, Michaela Watkins and Dana Schwartz join to discuss the rise and evolution of cringe culture. Finally, Sanity Corner!Show Notes:How to help Ukraine:Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA)Donate to Humanitarian EffortSupport #SupportUkraine Humanitarian Effort on MightycauseUnited Help UkraineDonate to the Life-saving medical supplies to Ukraine’s front lineshttps://www.facebook.com/donate/1790857681112387Revived Soldiers UkraineDonate to Treatment of the wounded and the provision of hospitalshttps://www.facebook.com/donate/349402380213614/2361219087352065Razom for UkraineDonate to Tactical medical training and emergency response in Ukrainehttps://www.facebook.com/donate/1158240871580789/10223987229401655/Nova UkraineDonate to Humanitarian Aid to Ukrainehttps://www.facebook.com/donate/1137971146948461/5313902711988404/For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. 

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the obstacles birthing people experience obtaining abortion pills in red states, toast the Oscar winning movie CODA, and Madeleine Albright and give their first ever troast to Susan Collins for announcing her yes vote on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. Plus, Senator Amy Klobuchar joins to debrief the SCOTUS briefings, the Ginni Thomas texts and her current legislative wins. Then Kiran Deol and Julissa Arce join to talk about Julissa’s new book and the case for rejecting assimilation. Finally, we talk about RSVP etiquette in I Feel Petty. Show Notes:Buy Julissa Arce’s book “You Sound Like a White Girl: The Case for Rejecting”https://www.indiebound.org/book/9781250787019?aff=msmagazineMadame Hysteria is Elizabeth Packard.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. 

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the highlights from Ketanji Brown Jackson’s SCOTUS confirmation, and the Republicans embarrassing attempt to hijack the hearings. Plus disability rights activist, and the Ford Foundation’s Disability Rights Program Officer Rebecca Cokley joins to discuss the significance and impact of the American Disability Act. Then Tien Tran and Kara Klenk join to talk about the recent Kim Kardashian and Kanye West headlines and the abusive dynamic unfolding in the media. Plus, a strongly worded plea to kill the fax machine in I Feel Petty.If you’re experiencing domestic violence the National Domestic Violence Hotlineis open 24/7 and speaks English, Spanish and 200+ languages through an interpretation service. Call 800-799-7233.Show Notes:Rebecca Cokley wants you to know about Fannie Lou Hamerhttps://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/fannie-lou-hamerMadame Hysteria this week is American fashion designer Ann Lowe.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the wave of state legislation attempting to restrict travel across states lines to gain access to abortions and to gender-affirming medical care and toast Marina Ovsyannikova– a producer at a Russian state news program who bravely protested the war live onscreen. Then, Megan Gailey and Stacy London join to talk about hormone changes, perimenoapuse, menopause and the misconceptions about entering midlife. Finally, In I Feel Petty, Stacy gives us her thoughts for spring/summer ‘22 patterns and we’re fucking thrilled.Show Notes:State of Menopausehttps://www.stateofmenopause.com/For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.  

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco break down the unprecedented amount of education bills targeting teachers and students. Plus Ai-jen Poo joins to discuss the National Domestic Workers Alliance push to bring fairness and dignity to domestic workers, and touch base on the state of the care agenda in Congress. Then Rheeqrheeq Chainey and Jill Gutowitz (new book Girls Can Kiss Now out now!) stop by to discuss the evolution of queer culture in film and television and how pop culture has helped shaped our identity. Plus I Feel Petty!Show Notes:Jill Gutowitz’s book: Girls Can Kiss Nowhttps://www.indiebound.org/book/9781982158507National Domestic Workers Alliancehttps://www.domesticworkers.org/Women you should know:Dorothy Lee Bolden:https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/20/obituaries/dorothy-bolden-overlooked.htmlFox Sisters:https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-fox-sisters-and-the-rap-on-spiritualism-99663697/How to help Ukraine: Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) Donate to Humanitarian Effort https://www.mightycause.com/story/M1wzpf United Help Ukraine Donate to the Life-saving medical supplies to Ukraine's front lines https://www.facebook.com/donate/1790857681112387 Revived Soldiers Ukraine Donate to Treatment of the wounded and the provision of hospitals https://www.facebook.com/donate/349402380213614/2361219087352065  Razom for Ukraine Donate to Tactical medical training and emergency response in Ukraine https://www.facebook.com/donate/1158240871580789/10223987229401655/  Nova Ukraine Donate to Humanitarian Aid to Ukraine https://www.facebook.com/donate/1137971146948461/5313902711988404/ For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco share direct actions you can do to help the Ukrainian people now (see below), discuss the most memorable moment of Joe Biden’s State of the Union address, and celebrate Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court. Plus, Presidential Historian Alexis Coe joins to talk about how the male gaze has distorted our perception of history and the often manufactured nature of Women’s History Month. Then, Kiran Deol and Dana Schwartz talk about the Love is Blind finale and the privilege of choosing yourself. Finally, a much needed Sanity Corner.Show Notes:How to help Ukraine:Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA)Donate to Humanitarian Efforthttps://www.mightycause.com/story/M1wzpfUnited Help UkraineDonate to the Life-saving medical supplies to Ukraine's front lineshttps://www.facebook.com/donate/1790857681112387Revived Soldiers UkraineDonate to Treatment of the wounded and the provision of hospitalshttps://www.facebook.com/donate/349402380213614/2361219087352065Razom for UkraineDonate to Tactical medical training and emergency response in Ukrainehttps://www.facebook.com/donate/1158240871580789/10223987229401655/Nova UkraineDonate to Humanitarian Aid to Ukrainehttps://www.facebook.com/donate/1137971146948461/5313902711988404/For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. 

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into a shocking Propublica piece that exposes states for sitting on $5.2 billion in welfare funds while needy families struggle to survive. Plus, we celebrate the USWNT’s legal victory as they fight for equal pay. Then, astrologer Chani Nicholas joins to discuss the rising popularity of astrology, its historical and political significance and why America’s Pluto Return is so goddamn scary! Finally, Chani reads Erin and Alyssa’s birth charts, and it’s pretty much like sitting in on someone’s therapy session.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.  Show Notes:Learn more about Chani Nicholas:https://chaninicholas.com/Chani: Your Astrology Guidehttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/chani-app/id1532791252Her book→ You Were Born For This: Astrology for Radical Self-Acceptancehttps://www.indiebound.org/book/9780062840639Propublica piece:https://www.propublica.org/article/states-are-hoarding-52-billion-in-welfare-funds-even-as-the-need-for-aid-grows

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to Oriaku Njoku, co-founder and executive director of Access Reproductive Care Southeast, about the state of abortion in the South, the Hyde Amendment and the importance of direct service work. In news: Erin and Alyssa talk about the slew of judicial wins from Sandy Hook families settlement with a gun manufacturer, to Sarah Palin’s libel case dismissal, to Prince Andrew settling with his accuser and Trump’s accounting firm cutting ties with the family. Then, Michaela Watkins and Shaniqua McClendon join to talk about the ever-changing and forever important relationship you have with your sister. Finally, is Starbucks really just a front for Big (hot) Milk?! Find out in I Feel Petty. Show Notes:Access Reproductive Care - Southeasthttps://arc-southeast.org/Follow on social!@arc_southeast