Hysteria

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco invite Julissa Arce, Grace Parra Janney, and Michaela Watkins to review the best and worst parts of 2023 and make predictions for 2024. 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 cover all the news that’s fit to bitch about: abortion legal nonsense in Texas and beyond, and grannies suing against AR-15s and combating Moms for Liberty. Then, Evan Kleinman of KCRW’s Good Food joins to talk holiday foods and recipes. Finally, Sani-Petty (George Santos, get OUTTA here! And, is it internalized misogyny when we yell at the Amtrak digital assistant?).  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 NotesEvan Kleinman on Twitter/XUprooted from Nigeria, Yewande Komolafe returns 20 years later with a new cookbook [KCRW]Supreme Court takes up cases over eased access to medication abortion drug [Law Dork Substack]Food bank info:Donate to World Central KitchenFeeding AmericaAn Extensive List of Food Bank Donation IdeasA Comprehensive Guide to Food Donations for Food Banks

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco deep dive into Moms for Liberty — in light of Proud Boy Christian Ziegler being accused of sexual assault by someone with whom he and his wife and Moms for Liberty founder Bridget Ziegler allegedly had WWM threesomes (DRAMA!) — and cover a smattering of other stories (abortion in Texas, a roast of Sen. Tommy Tuberville, a toast to Sandra Day O’Connor, etc.) in news. Then, they interview Jamie Manson of Catholics for Choice about the intersection of reproductive justice and the Catholic church. Finally, Sani-Petty (what’s your favorite kind of macaron?).  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 NotesCatholics for ChoiceJamie L. Manson

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the slew of sex abuse lawsuits coming out of New York, GOP idiocy, and the joys of Rosalynn Carter in news. Then, Sleater-Kinney’s Carrie Brownstein and Corin Tucker come on to talk about how their political voices have grown over the course of their music careers and their new album, Little Rope, out January 19, 2024. Next, Naomi Ekperigin and Megan Gailey join to discuss overconsumption in light of the holiday season shopping bonanza. Finally, Sani-Petty (Sheryl Lee Ralph and Mariah Carey are STARS).  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 NotesSleater KinneyCouples Therapy podcast with Naomi EkperiginI Love My Kid, But... with Megan GaileyMRS. CLAUS - Tiffany Alvord x Tiffany Houghton (YouTube)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco invite Sen. Tina Smith to talk about all things progressive politics in Minnesota. Then, we get the gang back together: Kiran Deol, Kara Klenk, and Dana Schwartz celebrate Thanksgiving — the busiest travel week of the year — by sharing their worst travel stories.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 NotesSen. Tina SmithIn honor of Thanksgiving, here's one of the Senator's favorite holiday recipes: her grandmother's lemon pie!1 1/4 cup sugar3 rounded Tbs. flourgrated rind & juice of one lemon (or 1/3 cup)2 egg yolks1 whole egg1 1/4 cup waterAs much butter as you can affordMix sugar and flour well in heavy pan. Grate in lemon rind. Pour in lemon juice. Beat yolks and egg well and add.Put water in egg bowl, then add. Stir consistently over medium heat. When thickened, set aside and let cool. Pour into baked pie crust.These Are the Busiest Travel Days of the Year, According to TSAAlan Ruck car crash (TMZ)DEN Files

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the GOP’s delusional abortion takes in news. Then, you’re in for a treat: Erin interviews Chrissy Teigen and SisterSong’s Monica Simpson about reproductive rights and how they manifest in politics, in healthcare, and at home. The interview followed a roundtable all about abortion, which took place at Chrissy’s house in Los Angeles and featured leaders in the movement: Dr. Jamila Perritt, Kwajelyn Jackson, and Nancy Cárdenas Peña. Finally, some Sani-Petty (the Jeff Bezos photoshoot in Vogue is…really something!). 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 NotesSisterSong and Monica SimpsonChrissy TeigenDr. Jamila PerrittKwajelyn JacksonNancy Cárdenas PeñaJezebel Is Dead. Long Live Jezebel (Rolling Stone)

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco invite What A Day’s Juanita Tolliver to talk about the November 2023 election results, Gov. Youngkin’s malevolent villain teeth, voter suppression in Mississippi, and the latest, fear-inducing presidential polls. Then, Allison Yarrow joins to discuss her new book, Birth Control: The Insidious Power of Men Over Motherhood. Finally, Sani-Petty (what hot goss is coming out of the Barbra Streisand memoir?).Show NotesMike Johnson: Everything You Didn't Know About His Sh*tty Past (Hysteria YouTube)Birth Control: The Insidious Power of Men Over Motherhood by Allison Yarrow (Bookshop.org)Mississippi NAACP questions timing of Capitol police checkpoint near JSU (WAPT)Learn more about what you can do to fight for abortion rights in 2024 by going to votesaveamerica.com/fuckbans. 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 gird their loins and take you on a Tour De Election and break down the important candidates and ballot initiatives in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky and Mississippi. Then, Jennifer Carroll Foy joins to talk about her run for Virginia State Senator and the high stakes legislature election. Plus, Erin investigates the bad veneers plaguing the conservative party in Sani Petty.Show NotesJennifer Carroll Foy 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 remember all the House members who’ve fought and lost for the Speakership, revel in Trump’s attorneys flipping on him and do another abortion roundup. Then they’re joined by writer Amy Sohn to talk about zombie laws and the Comstock Act. Plus! Astrologer and activist Chani Nicholas stops by to talk about Scorpio season and how we can better understand our political state through the stars. Finally, senior producer Caroline Reston storms in to break down the USWNT drama.Show NotesAmy SohnThe Man Who Hated Women: Sex, Censorship, and Civil Liberties in the Gilded Age by Amy Sohn (Bookshop)Chani NicholasToday In Ohio 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 invite Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to cover the House Speakership mess and the Equal Rights Amendment in news. Then, Aparna Nancherla joins to talk about moving through the world as an introverted comedian. Finally, Sani Petty: stop growing alfalfa in Arizona, and witches, get it together!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 NotesAparna Nancherla (Instagram)The Introvert's Survival Guide by Aparna Nancherla (Audible)New Yorkers for Equal RightsRevenge of the squishes (Politico)6 Stories Show the Human Toll of Poland’s Strict Abortion Laws (Time)Where Democracy Falters, So Do Reproductive Rights (Foreign Policy)Pregnant Ukrainian Refugees Struggle to Get Abortion Care (The Cut)Polish far-right party jostles for third-place powerbroker role (Financial Times)