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.

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)

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!

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History.com: Can the President and Vice President Be From the Same State?

Ina Garten: Lemon Cake

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?).

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Show Notes

Samantha Bee: podcast, Substack

Elissa Slotkin for Michigan, Instagram, TikTok

Get 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)

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.

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Show Notes

Trump 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)

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.

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Show Notes
Nikki Glaser: Someday You'll Die (HBO)
CW: Death and Suicide. Call 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Michael 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)

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.

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https://www.laurenashleysimmons.com/

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?).

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votesaveamerican.com/fuckbans

Donald 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]

California helps Arizonans seeking abortion and local trans kids; SCOTUS hears arguments on emergency abortions; and The Biden administration makes some healthcare moves (patients’ right to privacy, nursing home staffing) in news. Then, Rep. Jasmine Crockett talks Texas B.S. and her cheeky on-the-record comment about Viagra. Next, Kara Klenk joins to discuss how people often don’t understand when a woman is joking. Finally, a very passionate Sani-Petty (boy moms, please…).

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett—

Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett

Twitter, Instagram

US Rep. Jasmine Crockett warns anti-abortion advocates that Viagra could be next (theGrio 4/16)

Kara Klenk—
That's Messed Up: An SUV Podcast

Better Half Comedy (LA)

News, etc.—

Biden administration issues new rule to protect privacy of those seeking reproductive health care: ‘No one should have to live in fear’ (CNN 4/22)

Biden administration imposes first-ever staff minimum for nursing homes (WaPo 4/22)

California proposes law to allow Arizona doctors to perform abortions as ban proceeds (NPR 4/22)

California judge sides with AG Rob Bonta over proposed trans youth ballot measure’s title (The Sacramento Bee 4/22)

SCOTUS Has a Chance to Right the Wrong Its EMTALA Ruling Forced (Slate 4/22)

Tavi Gevinson Has More to Say About Taylor Swift (Vulture 4/18)

Is it just me or can men just not tell when a woman is joking ? (relevant Reddit thread from r/TwoXChromosomes, three months ago)