Hysteria

S. E. Cupp (CNN contributor, Jeopardy winner) joins Alyssa Mastromonaco to discuss MAGA world’s latest: the mess of the Republican National Convention, Trump picking JD Vance as his VP, and the Pennsylvania assassination attempt. Then, they cool off with Sani-Petty. Finally, Alyssa interviews four fantastic state-level candidates — Mai Xiong of Michigan, Anna Payne of Pennsylvania, Sue Altman of New Jersey, and Averie Bishop of Texas — who offer us a glimmer of hope, talking about their campaigns. If they’re on your ballots, listen up!! 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 Notesvotesaveamerica.com/2024Mai XiongAnna PayneSue AltmanAverie BishopThe RNCLive Updates from CNNList of SpeakersSummary from AP: At the Trump rally, it was evening sun, songs and blue sky. Then came bullets, screams and bloodThe 19th: Women who have been the targets of political violence swiftly condemned the attackTrump’s VP announcement on Truth SocialShannen Doherty died: The 'Beverly Hills, 90210' Actress Was 53 Alec Baldwin is shooting family’s TLC reality show during ‘Rust’ trial: ‘It’s full speed ahead’ (NYPost)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Errin Haines of The 19th is back, co-hosting with Alyssa and diving into the recent media coverage of Vice President Kamala Harris and Trump trying to walk back his support of Project 2025 in news. Then, Dr. Karen Tang joins to discuss her book It's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (but Were Never Told) — which we OBVIOUSLY had to cover on the pod. Finally, Sani-Petty (Essence Fest and the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are everything). 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 NotesIt's Not Hysteria: Everything You Need to Know About Your Reproductive Health (but Were Never Told) by Karen Tang (Website, Instagram) Errin Haines (Instagram, Twitter) Could Biden choose a new running mate in 2024? (The 19th 2/24/23)Exclusive: Kamala Harris adds trips to speak to Black women voters in July (The 19th 7/3/24)Abortion ballot initiative news: Arkansas, Arizona, NebraskaRNC committee adopts GOP's 2024 policy platform -- including on abortion (ABC 7/8)RNC approves platform that would give rights to fetuses, endangering abortion, IVF (The 19th 7/8) Trump seeks to disavow 'Project 2025' despite ties to conservative group (Reuters 7/5)Trump campaign blocks pair of anti-abortion activists from RNC platform committee (Politico 7/2)  The United States will send its most diverse women’s gymnastics Olympic team to Paris at the end of this month (IG)  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tre’vell Anderson of Crooked’s What A Day podcast co-hosts with Alyssa Mastromonaco this week! They dive into the 2nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned, the first Trump v. Biden presidential debate, and the status of the Supreme Court’s rulings in news. Then, Hysteria producer Fiona Pestana joins to discuss the current state of anti-trans legislation — and what we can do about it. Finally, we’re feeling very sane in Sani-Petty. 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 NotesTake Actionvotesaveamerica.comcrooked.com/pride for trans stuff (elections to watch: North Carolina, New Hampshire, Ohio, Arizona, etc.)Tre’vell AndersonWe See Each Other: A Black, Trans Journey Through TV and Film (Bookshop)Instagram, TwitterNews 1st Biden-Trump debate: What to know and how to watch (ABC)Democrats Lean on Abortion Rights Message for Anniversary of End of Roe (NYT 6/24)Which States Could Have Abortion on the Ballot in 2024? (Fairness Project)Trad Wives Are Thriving in the Post-Dobbs Era (Mother Jones)Trump Marks Second Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Overturned By Trying To Figure Out How Best To Brag About It (Vanity Fair 6/23)Supreme Court takes up challenge to gender-affirming care ban (The Hill 6/24)Trans News ResourcesTrans Legislation TrackerErin in the MorningTransLash + The Anti-Trans Hate MachineMapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. State Legislatures in 2023 (ACLU + NBC + ABC)Mapping Attacks on LGBTQ Rights in U.S. State Legislatures in 2024 (ACLU)The Turning Tide: Every Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill Defeated as Georgia Session EndsTrump In Wisconsin Announces Funding Ban For Trans Supportive Schools On Day 1 (Erin in the Morning)A second Trump term would double down on erasing trans rights. Here’s how advocates are preparing. (Erin in the Morning)Sani-PettyTre’vell: Present by Neverending NinaFiona: Clean Air Orgs — Map, Clean Air Club in Chicago (Instagram) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Errin Haines, editor-at-large for The 19th, joins Alyssa to talk the latest abortion news, the horrors of a possible second Trump presidency, some hope for those with medical debt, and more. Then, Deesha Dyer talks about her new book Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble. To close, Errin and Alyssa get Petty.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 Undiplomatic: How My Attitude Created the Best Kind of Trouble by Deesha Dyer (Instagram, Twitter) Errin Haines (Instagram, Twitter)The Amendment: Queering Our Way to a Liberated Future with Kelley Robinson (The 19th 6/12) The Supreme Court’s abortion pill case is only a narrow and temporary victory for abortion (Vox)Mifepristone is safe for now, but another challenge waits on the horizon (The Hill)‘They want us to be scared’: Protesters target organizers for abortion ballot measure in Arkansas (The 19th)Southern Baptists vote to oppose IVF and reject tighter ban on women pastors (The 19th)Project 2025: The Trump presidency wish list, explained (BBC)A second Trump term would double down on erasing trans rights. Here’s how advocates are preparing. (The 19th)Judge strikes down Florida gender-affirming care restrictions for minors and adults (The 19th)New Biden administration rule would ban medical debt from credit reports (The 19th)‘They see strength’: The Black sports icons shaping Donald Trump’s take on race, politics, and masculinity (Semafor)Key takeaways from a new poll of Black voters (USA Today)Rodent men trend (NYT, Fox, CNN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Samantha Bee joins Alyssa Mastromonaco to break down Trump’s Vice Presidential candidates, the latest in abortion news, the Supreme Court financial disclosures and Alex Jones liquidating his assets from Infowars. Plus Alyssa and Sam answer listener questions!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:History.com: Can the President and Vice President Be From the Same State?Ina Garten: Lemon Cake Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Samantha Bee joins Alyssa to guest host while Erin is out on maternity leave! They dish about Trump’s guilty verdict, Republican buffoonery, and the latest abortion news ahead of the 2-year anniversary of Roe being overturned. Then, Rep. Elissa Slotkin of Michigan discusses working for the CIA, Congresspeople who aren’t “in it for the right reasons,” and her 2024 Senate race. Finally, Sani-Petty (what is Pride Month without Dolly Parton?). 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 NotesSamantha Bee: podcast, SubstackElissa Slotkin for Michigan, Instagram, TikTokGet involved: votesaveamerica.com/2024 What the first polls after Trump's conviction show — and don't show (NBC) Guilty: Trump becomes first former US president convicted of felony crimes (AP)Trump campaign says it raised $52.8 million after guilty verdict in fundraising blitz (CBS)Donald Trump found guilty of all 34 charges in hush money trial (CNN)Johnson in Trump verdict aftermath: 'I do believe the Supreme Court should step in' (Politico)Republicans vow to upend Dem-led Senate after Trump's guilty verdict (Fox)Trump fans turn US flags upside down to protest former president’s conviction (CNN)Chief Justice John Roberts declines to meet with Democratic lawmakers about ethics flap and Alito’s flags (CNN)Texas will continue its ban on abortions in medical emergencies, state Supreme Court rules (The 19th)There’s No Bottom: Texas Professors Sue for Right to Fail Students for Having Abortions (Jezebel)She is set to be Mexico’s first female president. But who is Claudia Sheinbaum? (CNN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Trump doesn’t know what to do about birth control, we love Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s Clapback Collection, Kansas City Chiefs’ Harrison Butker gives a sexist commencement speech — and Eddie Vedder is having none of it — and more in news. Then, former Teen Mom producer Kenda Greenwood Moran joins for a retrospective interview on the MTV show. Finally, Sani-Petty.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 NotesTrump says he will ‘never advocate’ for contraception restrictions after earlier saying he’s ‘looking at’ them (Politico 5/21)Among Gov. Youngkin's record vetoes: A bill that would have protected contraception in Virginia (WUSA9 5/20)We’ll Protect Both Life and IVF: A Senate bill to clear up confusion after an Alabama Supreme Court ruling. By Ted Cruz and Katie Boyd Britt (WSJ Op-Ed 5/19)The GOP's IVF Lie (Jess Valenti)Nevada abortion rights group says it has enough signatures on petition for ballot measure (ABC NEWS 5/20)At Justice Alito’s House, a ‘Stop the Steal’ Symbol on Display (NYT 5/16)“Bad-Built Butch Body” Is Trademarked—and MTG Is Not Handling It Well (The New Republic 5/21)Pearl Jam’s Eddie Vedder joins chorus railing against Harrison Butker: ‘Such a f***ing p***y’ (Awful Announcing 5/20)Teen Mom on Paramount+Study: MTV’s ‘16 and Pregnant’ led to fewer teen births (CNN 2014)Why Are People Mad About Ms. Rachel’s Save the Children Campaign? (The Cut 5/17) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Melania Trump might have coined “locker room talk,” Missouri Republicans want to keep child marriage legal, Bumble introduces AI, and more in news. Then, Nikki Glaser joins to talk about her new comedy special Someday You’ll Die, roasting Tom Brady, and, well, death.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 NotesNikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die (HBO)CW: Death and Suicide. Call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis LifelineMichael Cohen: Melania Trump came up with idea to spin "Access Hollywood" tape as "locker room talk" (Salon 5/13)Republicans Are Really Into This Whole Child Marriage Thing (Jezebel 5/9)Bumble founder Whitney Wolfe Herd says the app could embrace AI: ‘Your dating concierge could go and date for you’ (CNBC 5/10)Katie Britt proposes federal database to collect data on pregnant people (The Guardian 5/11)A “Tradwife” Discovers the Anti-Feminist Lifestyle Is Miserable and Oppressive (Current Affairs 5/9) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy 300th episode! Lauren Simmons (Texas State House candidate for District 146) joins to talk about what inspired her to run, her fight for a world-class public education for every Texas child and fighting anti-trans legislation in her state. Then, Michaela Watkins, Kiran Deol and Megan Gailey stop by to reflect on 300 episodes of Hysteria. Plus Shaniqua Mcclendon (Vote Save America) drops in to share VSA’s new initiative Organize of Else votesaveamerica.com/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. Show Notes https://www.laurenashleysimmons.com/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gov. Kristi Noem shot her dog — and might have shot her chance of being Trump’s running mate; Florida’s six-week abortion ban is now in effect; gender-affirming care is ruled constitutional; and more in news. Then, Rep. Lorena Austin joins to talk about abortion and how Arizonans can protect reproductive healthcare in November. Finally, Sani-Petty (how do you feel about polygamy?). 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 Notesvotesaveamerican.com/fuckbansDonald Trump on What His Second Term Would Look Like [TIME]Kristi Noem Doubles Down on Decision to Kill Family Dog, Adds That She Killed 3 Horses “a Few Weeks Ago” [Vanity Fair 4/29]As Florida's strict abortion ban takes effect, look to November and vote to overturn it [The Palm Beach Post 4/30]Trump says it's up to individual states whether they want to prosecute women for abortions [ABC 4/30]4th Circuit: Gender Identity Is A Protected Characteristic, Blocks State Coverage Bans [Erin in the Morning 4/29]In Reversal, Expert Panel Recommends Breast Cancer Screening at 40 [NYT 4/30]A former Democratic Georgia congressman hopes abortion can power his state Supreme Court bid [AP News 4/26]  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.