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  • Breaking Trad

    Breaking Trad
    Apr 9 2026

    Erin and Alyssa talk about Trump's nuclear war threats, Congressman Tony Gonzales sex pesting, again, and ICE’s pattern of lies. Then they dissect Pam Bondi’s ousting, and why Republicans’ gaggle of trad wives can't escape the patriarchal system they champion.

    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.

    Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran, subject to Strait of Hormuz opening (CNN 4/7)
    Newly Obtained Video of Minneapolis Shooting Undermines ICE Account (NYT 4/6)
    Border Patrol agents say 'time to get aggressive' in footage that contradicts claims against Marimar Martinez (WBEZ 2/10)
    Tony Gonzales asked campaign aide for nude photos, sex in 2020, new texts show (Express News 4/6)
    How Pam Bondi lost her job (CNN 4/4)
    Positive Views of the #Tradwife Movement Linked to Higher Levels of Sexism Among Men (UNLV 3/27)
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  • This F*cking Guy: Tulsi Gabbard

    This F*cking Guy: Tulsi Gabbard
    Apr 5 2026
    In our 37th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the shady shapeshifter, Tulsi Gabbard. From her early days in the Science of Identity Foundation, to her flip-flopping LGBTQ stance, to announcing her departure from the Democratic party and joining the Trump administration, this may be one of our snakiest, two-faced guys yet.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.Tulsi Gabbard slams the Jan 6 hearings: It's 'political interest' (Fox News)Jack Dorsey Maxed Out His Donation to Tulsi Gabbard After the First Debate (Vanity Fair)Is Tulsi Gabbard the Jill Stein of 2020? (Vanity Fair)What, Exactly, Is Tulsi Gabbard Up To? (New York Times)Tulsi Gabbard campaigns for election denier Kari Lake in Arizona (ABC News)Senators Urged To Examine Gabbard’s ‘Deep and Intense’ Ties To Hawaiʻi Sect (Civil Beat)Tulsi Gabbard’s Unorthodox Path to Trump’s Intelligence Team (New York Times)Tulsi Gabbard Described as ‘Advanced Devotee’ in Alleged Cult (Newsweek)As a Rising Political Star, Gabbard Paid to Mask Her Sect’s Ties to Alleged Scheme (Wall Street Journal)Tulsi Gabbard’s journey to Donald Trump is an ominous sign of Putin’s power (Salon)Ex-Aides Say Gabbard Regularly Consumed Russian State Media: Report (Rolling Stones)America's spies say Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon. Trump dismisses that assessment (PBS)Inside the clashes between Trump and Gabbard (Politico)To deliver intelligence to Trump, DNI Tulsi Gabbard eyes creative solutions (MS Now)Intelligence watchdog shares whistleblower complaint involving Gabbard with Congress after monthslong delay (CBS)Tulsi Gabbard’s whistleblower controversy comes into sharper focus (MS Now)Tulsi Gabbard is a Threat to America’s National Security (Democrats)Gabbard threatens Obama officials with criminal referral over 2016 election assessment (CNN)Iran War Puts Tulsi Gabbard, Regime Change Critic, In An Awkward Spot (Civil Beat)Gabbard pressed on omission of climate change from threat report (News Nation)Even Republicans aren’t sure what to make of Tulsi Gabbard’s weird new video (MS Now)Kathy Griffin Calls Tulsi Gabbard ‘Legit Crazy’ Over Ukraine Biolabs Claim (Newsweek)Kinzinger knocks Gabbard for Pearl Harbor post: ‘This lady is crazy’ (The Hill)Which U.S. Wars Were Justifiable? Tulsi Gabbard Names Only World War II (NPR)Who is Mike Gabbard? (Honolulu Magazine)What Does Tulsi Gabbard Believe? (The New Yorker)Tulsi Gabbard Through The Years: What A Long Strange Trip It's Been (Civil Beat)Butler's Web: Krishna, Politics, and QNET's Global Money Laundering (Meanwhile in Hawai’i)Tulsi Gabbard Had a Very Strange Childhood (NY Mag)Tulsi Gabbard Used Donor Money To Boost Sales Of Her Own Book (Forbes)Krishna Cult Rumors Still Dog Tulsi Gabbard (Civil Beat)U.S CONGRESSWOMAN MS.TULSI GABBARD'S JALADUTA YATRA MESSAGE (Mahakrsh Krshrath)Tulsi Gabbard's Cult Tied to "Billion Dollar Drug Empire"-- Funded Taliban (Hawai´i Free Press)Trump's intel pick Tulsi Gabbard, her surfer husband Abe Williams and their bizarre ties to Hare Krishna 'cult' (Daily Mail)Making a Splash: Is Tulsi Gabbard the Next Democratic Party Star? (Vogue)Tulsi Gabbard Is Not Your Friend (Jacobin)Senator Mike Gabbard: "Relationships" - May 2, 2017 (Senator Mike Gabbard)Tulsi Gabbard’s Run for Congress Carries with it Many Hindu Hearts (Indo American News)What Everyone Gets Wrong About Tulsi Gabbard (The Atlantic)Trump's intel pick Tulsi Gabbard, her surfer husband Abe Williams and their bizarre ties to Hare Krishna 'cult' (Daily Mail)Butler's Web, Part 3: Grooming the Second Generation (Hawai´i Free Press)All in the Family (Caravan)Tulsi Gabbard’s Unorthodox Path to Trump’s Intelligence Team (New York Times)
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  • Trump’s Architectural Indigestion

    Trump’s Architectural Indigestion
    Apr 2 2026

    Erin and Alyssa catch up on Pete Hegseth’s bizarre intervention into service members' promotions, new congressional efforts to regulate prediction markets, and what the f– is going on with Kristi Noem’s husband. Then they give an Architectural Digest-style tour of Trump’s absolutely bonkers plans for his ballroom. The show wraps up in the Sanity Corner.

    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.

    Defense Secretary Hegseth intervened to stop promotions of Black and female officers (NPR 3/27)
    Lawmakers Press to Limit Prediction Bets by Policymakers (NYT 3/26)
    US abortion rate holds steady largely due to travel and telehealth availability – report (The Guardian 3/29)
    Trump’s Ballroom Design Has Barely Been Scrutinized (NYT 3/29)
    Secret double life of Kristi Noem's cross-dressing husband Bryon: The pouting 'busty bimbo' photos and trove of explicit messages (Daily Mail 3/31)
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    1 h y 30 m
  • USA’s Boiling Points w. Megan Gailey

    USA’s Boiling Points w. Megan Gailey
    Mar 26 2026

    Erin and Alyssa break down airport chaos, from TSA turmoil to ICE’s ominous presence, Ms. Rachel’s fight to free children from detention centers, MAGA’s AI dream girl, and why Meta’s glasses are more dystopian than you think. Then comedian Megan Gailey joins to discuss the polyamory discourse sparked by writer Lindy West. They wrap up in the Sanity Corner with a chat about the WNBA’s new contract, Taylor Sheridan’s oddly addictive new show, and more.

    Watch Megan’s special Live From My Driveway when it premieres on March 31st on YouTube.

    Democrats flip Florida state seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home (BBC 3/25)
    ICE agents arrive at U.S. airports amid TSA staff shortages, funding fight (Washington Post 3/23)
    More than 400 TSA officers have quit since shutdown began (NBC News 3/21)
    Children's entertainer Ms. Rachel has a new cause: Freeing kids from ICE detention (NBC News 3/21)
    ‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 11 Recap: Chilling Effect (NYT 3/20)
    Thousands have swooned over this MAGA dream girl. She’s made with AI. (Washington Post 3/20)
    The Rise of the Ray-Ban Meta Creep (Wired 3/23)
    Lindy West Thought She Couldn’t Handle Polyamory. She Was Wrong. (NYT 3/4)
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  • This F*cking Guy: Naomi Campbell

    This F*cking Guy: Naomi Campbell
    Mar 22 2026
    In our 36th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Crooked Media's Kendra James dive deep into the past of supermodel villain, Naomi Campbell. From her “feud" with Tyra Banks, to her unsavory taste in men, to her laundry list of assault charges, to her murky friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, this may be one of our most hostile, prima donna guys yet.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.Sources: Timeline https://nymag.com/news/intelligencer/topic/67521/ Daily Mail allegations about Epstein from 2019 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/lifestyle/article-7367825/As-model-unexpectedly-honoured-philanthropy-meet-Naomi-Campbells-rum-chums.html Now Campbell met Mike https://www.heristical.com/p/a-j-ayer-vs-mike-tyson Campbell response video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwgJzb7fllICampbell responds https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2019/08/21/naomi-campbell-addresses-her-ties-jeffrey-epstein/2077443001/ Another accounting of the denial https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/naomi-campbell-jeffrey-epstein-youtube-video-watch-sex-trafficking-a9074121.html Daily Mail write-up https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7382151/Naomi-Campbell-says-knew-Jeffrey-Epstein-denies-knowledge-sex-crimes.htmlVictoria’s Secret Fashion Show https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria%27s_Secret_Fashion_Show Epstein Victoria’s Secret NYT https://archive.ph/DjoBM2026 Epstein fileshttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15538709/Naomi-Campbells-role-helping-Jeffrey-Epstein-try-buy-luxury-flat-near-Kremlin.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPt-O_lkHZA Charity https://archive.ph/i7ZcV#selection-879.0-915.152 Hadn’t read own book https://uk.style.yahoo.com/in-defence-of-zoella--why-it-doesn-t-matter-if-her-book-was-ghost-written-121449326.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9kdWNrZHVja2dvLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJ_swY1rJjJwhfuoMGZr3Ob-QLYx6XjAryJz5oZVEllHQrRu1LBfyoLokbR1VzpxTNQtu2-XbPBZhFwpD-sc_w3GberIT-b6CjkKa5u3RlAruE2TVlIZbOqIeIv_XW8qax057MR3rYe21kzQaWRKnjYOH5LaTL8yeGazHSOXQnCVAir ragehttps://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/06/20/campbell.court/index.html Abuse accusationshttps://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/crime/naomi-campbell-is-accused-of-abuse-for-the-eighth-time-421832.htmlLong legs, short fuse https://archive.ph/sz3qICampbell correcting the record https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibBE1akKRucDiddy on Campbell https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/the-naomi-factor-the-supermodels-friends-and-collaborators-on-how-she-became-an-icon Fashion for relief https://archive.ph/i7ZcV#selection-879.0-915.152 Elite model management dumps Campbell at the height of her career https://web.archive.org/web/20160413082507/http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20106429,00.htmlMention of Troy Beher's fight https://www.upi.com/Archives/1992/12/15/People/4329724395600/ Another mention of the Beher fight https://archive.ph/QBL0c Campbell assault 1998https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1998/12/05/naomi-campbell-faces-assault-charge-in-toronto/ Ana assault https://archive.ph/sz3qISunshine Sachs editing wiki entries https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/23/business/media/a-pr-firm-alters-the-wiki-reality-of-its-star-clients.html Her album https://web.archive.org/web/20080507045326/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/the-worst-album-in-the-world-ever-471490.html Epstein files presence https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/style/epstein-files-naomi-campbell.htmlMore on Epstein https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/naomi-campbell-gave-jeffrey-epstein-013602188.html?guccounter=1 https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/models/a1401/24-hours-with-naomi-campbell-0214/https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/specials/magazine4/articles/campbell.htmlhttps://www.interviewmagazine.com/fashion/naomi-campbell-1https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c361k687115ohttps://www.theguardian.com/observer/focus/story/0,6903,651663,00.htmlhttps://www.today.com/popculture/naomi-campbell-discusses-her-drug-addiction-wbna5962519Campbell did the vagina monologues in SF https://www.sfgate.com/performance/article/A-model-actress-Naomi-Campbell-says-painful-2886133.php Campbell wearing a Nelson Eandela hathttps://archive.ph/ZyzFj#selection-1621.0-1687.1https://archive.ph/1Mnuk W magazine https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/naomi-campbell-probationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibBE1akKRuc Assault https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/naomi-campbell-released-bail/531-e10146e8-769f-4975-99f9-9892a2bb9fc4 Phone at maid assault https://www.cleveland19.com/story/5944870/naomi-campbell-pleads-guilty-to-assault/Missing jeans assault https://www.today.com/popculture/naomi-campbell-sued-another-maid-1c9432812Campbell community service couture https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/naomi-campbell-probation Breach of contract lawsuit https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/...
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  • The Manosphere Grift

    The Manosphere Grift
    Mar 19 2026

    Erin and Alyssa react to the bombshell reporting on civil rights activist Cesar Chavez and the allegations of a lifelong pattern of sexual abuse. They also cover the election results out of Illinois, the latest on the SAVE Act in Congress, Louis Theroux’s new Netflix documentary on the Manosphere, and how the right is shaping culture from sex education to reality TV.

    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.

    More coverage on the Cesar Chavez accusations on the Hysteria YouTube channel

    AIPAC faces calls to reassess strategy after split results in Illinois (Politico 3/18)
    GOP tempers flare over how to pass SAVE America Act (The Hill 3/18)
    Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years (NYT 3/18)
    Palantir CEO Makes Shocking Confession on Disrupting Democratic Power (The New Republic 3/12)
    Louis Theroux on the Manosphere: ‘It’s Highly Profitable to Be a Dick on the Internet’ (Wired 3/11)
    The Fight for Facts: Defending Access to Comprehensive Sex Education from the Anti-Abortion Agenda (Guttmacher 3/16)
    Ex-‘Bachelor’ Host Chris Harrison Sets New Dating Series on Fox Nation About ‘Traditional Marriage’ (Variety 2/26)
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  • Revenge of Candace w. Brandy Zadrozny

    Revenge of Candace w. Brandy Zadrozny
    Mar 12 2026

    Erin Ryan and MS NOW's Brandy Zadrozny break down the newly available FBI interviews with a woman who accused Trump of sexual assault that the DOJ tried to bury, a bizarre attempt at image rehab for Peggy Siegal aka “The Grande Dame of the Epstein Files,” and the Iranian women’s soccer team's quest for asylum. They also discuss and review Candace Owens’ latest series, The Bride of Charlie. And of course, we wrap up with 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.

    DOJ releases Epstein files with accusations against Trump (The Miami Herald 3/6)
    Fuzzy memories and hard facts: An SC accuser's claims against Epstein, Trump examined (The Post and Courier 3/8)
    The Grande Dame of the Epstein Files (NY Mag 3/4)
    Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest (BBC 3/10)
    Estrogen patches harder to find as FDA pushes hormone therapy (The Hill 3/5)
    The Widow and the Firebrand: How Candace Owens Turned a Conservative Succession Into a Crusade Against Erika Kirk (Hollywood Reporter 3/5)
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    1 h y 18 m
  • This F*cking Guy: Sam Altman

    This F*cking Guy: Sam Altman
    Mar 8 2026
    In our 35th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the AI Scammer, Sam Altman. From his early tech bro days at Loopt and Y Combinator, to getting a thrill by playing “God" with AI decision-making, to acting VERY shady about the death of an OpenAI employee, this may be our most disingenuous guy yet!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. Sources:https://archive.ph/eQq7g https://archive.ph/jOp6s https://www.npr.org/2024/05/20/1252495087/openai-pulls-ai-voice-that-was-compared-to-scarlett-johansson-in-the-movie-herhttps://archive.ph/zoP9g#selection-4553.0-4561.49 https://teach.its.uiowa.edu/news/2024/04/when-ai-gets-lost-its-own-reality https://garymarcus.substack.com/p/what-should-we-learn-from-openais https://www.theinformation.com/newsletters/ai-agenda/ice-says-uses-ai-palantir-openai-metas-humanoid-robot-training-planhttps://fortune.com/2023/06/08/sam-altman-openai-chatgpt-worries-15-quotes/https://www.investopedia.com/ceo-of-chatgpt-s-parent-company-i-expect-some-really-bad-stuff-to-happen-here-s-what-he-means-11859389https://fortune.com/2024/05/21/openai-superalignment-20-compute-commitment-never-fulfilled-sutskever-leike-altman-brockman-murati/https://www.wsj.com/video/series/joanna-stern-personal-technology/openai-made-me-crazy-videosthen-the-cto-answered-most-of-my-questions/C2188768-D570-4456-8574-9941D4F9D7E2https://www.forbes.com/sites/richardnieva/2026/02/03/sam-altman-explains-the-future/ https://hbr.org/2026/02/ai-doesnt-reduce-work-it-intensifies-ithttps://cmr.berkeley.edu/2025/10/seven-myths-about-ai-and-productivity-what-the-evidence-really-says/ https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69520118/1/altman-v-altman/https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzHI_hxRWtz/?igsh=Mnk4aWI5ZWx1YW9n https://www.newsweek.com/sam-altman-annie-altman-accusations-2011449https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ai-booms-reliance-circular-deals-223120705.html https://finance.yahoo.com/news/someone-going-lose-phenomenal-amount-130131761.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFoRip8fz4FHwOH2WCUZPwEuQkW7dzucbZpLzmYo76VRkDnTSXOdVyD0Gal1rlu_JsyOMoGYJi5ciu5Lp9wIGfnullBmfQpywCyqrZ-3W18NUVCvg2G2E_Mz-UcpYS45S2vBsh8FQEWM2gjzZMXKYUh3r9WefakZygmKPkkgrdCchttps://techcrunch.com/2026/02/10/openai-policy-exec-who-opposed-chatbots-adult-mode-reportedly-fired-on-discrimination-claim/ https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/sam-altman-reinstated-open-ai-ceo-1234893167/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpd2qv58yl5o https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/opinion/openai-chatgpt-safety.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/15/altman-open-ai-moral-police-erotica-chatgpthttps://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/openai-suicide-safeguard-wrongful-death-lawsuit-1235452315/https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/sam-altman-artificial-intelligence-openai-profile.html​​https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/20/technology/scarlett-johannson-openai-voice.html https://nypost.com/2025/08/29/business/ex-yahoo-exec-killed-his-mom-after-chatgpt-fed-his-paranoia-report/ https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/can-sam-altman-be-trusted-with-the-future?_sp=e25261d0-a4b3-43e5-aad6-a9dcae53da26.1770317526311https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/07/openais-sam-altman-denies-sexual-abuse-allegations-made-sister-ann.htmlhttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/sam-altman-and-jony-ive-will-force-ai-into-your-life#rid=89972881-46ae-4035-9810-ac4d1a0124e3&q=sam+altmanhttps://sfstandard.com/2026/01/04/suchir-balaji-openai-suicide-murder-conspiracy/https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/companies-pouring-billions-advance-ai-infrastructure-2025-10-06/https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/economy/oracle-corporation-orcl-slips-amid-concerns-over-debt-fueled-ai-data-center-expansion/ar-AA1WBjunhttps://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/openai-anthropic-super-bowl-commercial?srsltid=AfmBOopGoxhLMPSo8rD2wfy2SpO6PqeQb-OYHJiFTGFq3nCDctQKF5vehttps://web.archive.org/web/20231103004609/https://mashable.com/archive/loopt-cbs-mobilehttps://web.archive.org/web/20100315000456/http://www.looptblog.com/2010/03/looking-for-something-fun-to-do-try-the-new-loopt-pulse.html https://www.reuters.com/article/business/loopt-was-a-lemon-dropping-to-just-500-daily-active-users-prior-to-sale-update-idUS2505978580/https://archive.ph/yAgIK https://blog.samaltman.com/the-gentle-singularityhttps://venturebeat.com/technology/y-combinator-accepts-15000-startups-into-its-online-school-after-software-glitch-causes-confusion
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