Hysteria

Women’s History Month continues with Equal Pay Day; Republicans compromise IVF and birth control access; LGBTQ+ hate crimes go up in schools as anti-trans laws continue to pass in places like Florida; and more in news. Then, Milly Tamarez and Alise Morales of Go Touch Grass (and formerly, The Betches Sup) join to talk about Kate Middleton, Sen. Katie Britt, and other stories taking the internet by storm. Finally, Sani-Petty (we love wildflowers and hate trucks!). 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 NotesSupport abortion freedom! Shop Crooked’s new No Trespassing Collection: crooked.com/store.Go Touch Grass with Milly Tamarez and Alise Morales [Headgum]NewsIt’s Equal Pay Day — and even the White House has a gender pay gap [The 19th]Megan Rapinoe, and friend of Hysteria! [AP]Suzanne Somers Was Fired From Three’s Company for Asking for Equal Pay [Biography]Belva Ann Lockwood [National Archives + Justice At Work]Law protecting Alabama IVF may do more harm than good, critics say [NBC]VA to cover IVF for single veterans, same-sex couples after lawsuits [WaPo]Florida Anti-Trans Bill Could Raise Everyone’s Health Insurance Costs [The Intercept]In states with laws targeting LGBTQ issues, school hate crimes quadrupled [WaPo]Children to no longer be prescribed puberty blockers, NHS England confirms [Sky News]Nazis mingle openly at CPAC, spreading antisemitic conspiracy theories and finding allies [NBC]Selling “Woke Tears Water”“There’s a Jan. 6-themed pinball machine at CPAC”Sani-PettyLady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center [site]Homegrown: Atlanta-based farmer Jamila Norman helps families transform their outdoor spaces into beautiful and functional backyard farms.

Super Tuesday showed that the primaries aren’t going so super, Nikki Haley and Krysten Sinema drop out in their own special ways, the abortion pill becomes available at some CVS and Walgreens locations, and more in news. Then, Robin Givhan of the Washington Post joins to talk about the State of the Union and iconic political fashion statements of the past. Finally, Sani-Petty (where is Kate Middleton?). Show NotesOur episode on the Comstock Act: “Speaker Chaos and Zombie Laws” w. Chani Nicholas and Amy SohnRobin Givhan"Truly dystopian": Experts worry Trump's school vaccine plan will spark "public health catastrophe" (Salon)Y/N by Esther Yi (Goodreads) 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.

Washington Post journalist Taylor Lorenz joins to talk about her viral interview with Libs of Tik Tok. Then 19th news Journalist  Errin Haines and filmmaker/activist Princess Hariston join to talk about their new documentary The 19th’s Breaking The News.  Plus, Erin and Alyssa get into the Republican response to Alabama’s IVF law, Jill Biden’s new federal initiative, Olivia Rodrigo’s new reproductive health fund and more. Finally, a Love is Blind take down in SaniPetty. 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 NotesThe 19th’s, Breaking The News: https://19thnews.org/2024/02/how-to-watch-breaking-the-news-documentary-pbs/https://www.pbs.org/video/breaking-the-news-q71bt6/ The 19th's podcast Taylor Lorenz: ​​How Libs of TikTok became a powerful presence in Oklahoma schoolshttps://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/02/24/libs-tiktok-oklahoma-nonbinary-teen-death/ Heritage Foundation: Protestant Denominations Need Stronger Leadership on Assisted Reproductive Technologyhttps://www.heritage.org/marriage-and-family/commentary/protestant-denominations-need-stronger-leadership-assisted Olivia Rodrigo's Fund 4 Goodhttps://www.eifoundation.org/partners/olivia-rodrigos-fund-4-good/

Republicans in Alabama, Kansas, and Florida attempt more anti-abortion workarounds by redefining “personhood;” ProPublica shows how Tennessee makes motherhood a nightmare; Nikki Haley stays on the campaign trail; dating app developers make Tinder addictive; and more in news. Then, Rep. Judy Chu from California talks about the Lunar New Year (we love dragons!), gun safety, and a new bill aimed at helping caregivers. Finally, June Diane Raphael dishes about Sister Wives, acting, and more.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 NotesThe Year After A Denied Abortion (propublica.org)After Ruling, University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System Pauses I.V.F. Procedures (nytimes.com)Congresswoman Judy ChuJune Diane: instagram + her podcast The Deep Dive with Jessica St Clair and June Diane Raphael

Fani Willis and Donald Trump might meet up in an Atlanta hearing; Joe Biden’s on TikTok; Republicans sincerely threaten a national abortion ban; Texas, Ohio, and Missouri deal with reproductive healthcare BS; and more in news. Then, Bess Kalb and Kiran Deol join to discuss being an artist promoting their work on social media (inspired by an article in Vox by Rebecca Jennings). Finally, Sani-Petty (Mark Meadows and…long boogers?).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 NotesEveryone’s a sellout now (Vox)

Abortion laws cause birth rates to rise in Texas, the mother of a school shooter is charged, King Charles has cancer, and more in news. Then, Cat Bohannon joins to discuss evolution from a more female perspective, including but not limited to: corkscrew vaginas, castration, and blood sucking demon fetuses. Finally, Sani-Petty (The Brothers Sun, Law and Order, and…boogers-induced Alzheimer’s?). 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 NotesCat BohannonEve: How The Female Body Drove 200 Million Years Of Human Evolution  News SourcesAfter Abortion Ban, Texas Teen Birth Rate Rises (Texas Observer)Reproductive Freedom Alliance Urges Supreme Court to Respect Longstanding FDA Authority & Access to Safe Abortion Medication (Press Release)Florida’s abortion measure: What to know as it heads to state Supreme Court (News Nation Now)South Dakota tribe bans governor from reservation over US-Mexico border remarks (Fox21 News)King Charles has cancer. Here’s what we know — and what we don’t (CNN)Gaetz, Stefanik offer resolution declaring Trump ‘did not engage in insurrection’ (The Hill)Nikki Haley makes surprise appearance at "Saturday Night Live" town hall (CBS)Erin read the headline and subhead here: Taylor Swift Demands 21-Year-Old Stop Tracking Her Private Jet (Bloomberg)

Taylor Swift and Sunday’s Kansas City Chiefs win make Republicans stir in fear of a potential Biden endorsement; Trump must pay writer E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million after another legal proceeding; Texas AG Ken Paxton’s deposition was delayed; an update from Crooked's VP of Politics, Shaniqua McClendon; and more in news. Then, journalist Anna Louie Sussman joins to talk about the ideological divide between young men and women based on a circulating graph from the Financial Times. Finally, Sani-Petty (Jeff Bezos, your birthday party looked really lame).  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@annalouiesuss / Anna Louie SussmanVote Save AmericaKen Paxton: This F*cking Guy (YouTube)A new global gender divide is emerging (Financial Times)Opinion: If attitudes don’t shift, a political dating mismatch will threaten marriage (WaPo Editorial Board)‘It’s such a weird thing’: Fans are calling out Sydney Sweeney for allegedly lying about being a Universal Studios tour guide (Daily Dot) 

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the latest abortion news (the Biden campaign doubles down, and the March for Life happened this past weekend). Then, Katie Couric joins to discuss her interviews with Kamala Harris and Sarah Palin, the state of journalism, becoming a grandma, and all the things making us say WTF. Finally, Sani-Petty (did Greta Gerwig and the Barbie movie get snubbed?). 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 NotesNext Question with Katie Couric, an iHeartPodcastWake-Up Call, Katie Couric's newsletterBarbie: Barbie The World Tour book by stylist Andrew Mukamal, Hillary's statement about the OscarsLily Gladstone Makes Oscars History as First Native American Best Actress Nominee (Rolling Stone)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss Nikki Haley and the Iowa Caucus, Trump’s latest E Jean Carroll lawsuit, and the state of anti-trans legislation in news. Then, Megan Gailey and Dana Schwartz join to talk about Ariana Grande, homewreckers and “the other woman,” and the way women are held to higher moral standards than men are. Finally, Sani-Petty (are we reliving John Tucker Must Die?). 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 NotesFact Check: 9 anti-trans bills in Missouri on Wednesday, not 7! (Source)Ariana Grande - yes, and? (official music video)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the fishy Fani Willis allegations; Claudine Gay, Bill Ackman, and Ivy League plagiarism for me but none for thee; Trump’s immunity claim and impeachment trial nonsense; a court ruling that hospitals don’t need to provide emergency abortions to patients in accordance with federal guidelines; and a bunch of other stupid bullshit in news. Then, Florida Rep. Anna Eskamani joins to discuss reproductive rights in the Sunshine State and how abortion access in the state matters for the whole South post-Roe. Finally, Sani-Petty (planes are falling apart, and people are obsessed with…water bottles?).Show NotesRep. Anna V. Eskamani (Twitter, Website)Florida Access Networkvotesaveamerica.com/fuckbansFani Willis allegations (Daily Beast)Christopher Rufo interview (Politico) 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.