Editor at large of The 19th* News, Errin Haines, joins to discuss the unexpected candor of Kamala Harris’ upcoming book, the latest consequences of RFK Jr.'s quackery, and the upcoming WNBA playoffs. They wrap up in the Sanity corner with a celebration of pumpkin spice latte season, the Stud Budz, and E. Jean Carroll’s latest win in court.

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.

Note: This episode was recorded before Charlie Kirk was shot.

Meme coins and misogyny: What the dildo-throwing trend at WNBA games can teach us (The 19th* 8/18)

Sky's Angel Reese trade rumors gain steam with stunning quote from WNBA exec (Sporting News 9/9)

HHS responds to report about autism and acetaminophen (NPR 9/6)

The new COVID vaccine rules leave parents with more questions than answers (The 19th* 9/2)

Kamala Harris opens up on the 'recklessness' of Biden's re-election bid (NBC 9/10)

Introducing our hit YouTube series This F*cking Guy to our podcast feed! Each episode, Erin and Alyssa pick one of America's worst people and catch you up to speed on the messes they've made, dig into their horrible pasts and expose what losers and clowns they really are. Think of it as half history, less than half roast, with a hearty sprinkling of 'why are you like this' on top.

This week's episode dives into the past of the chaos muppet herself, US Congresswoman Nancy Mace. From her freaky obsession with trans people to her desperate attempts to kiss Trump's a**, is Nancy our most attention-seeking guy yet?

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Taylor Swift is engaged, Trump is tormenting the Federal Reserve, Texas Republicans are trying to mandate Christian teachings in public schools, and Erin Ryan and guest-host Megan Gailey are here to talk about it. Then they unpack how the debate of what spaces should be child-free might just be anti-women. Next, KCRW’s Evan Kleiman joins to discuss the state of public media, the impact of ICE raids on restaurants in LA, and her favorite summer recipes. They wrap up with a discussion in the Sanity Corner about the return of the football season, the fabulous Katseye Gap ad, and the KPop Demon Hunters phenomenon.

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.

Cook to sue Trump over order to fire her from Federal Reserve (BBC 8/26)

Ken Paxton wants zero exceptions to Ten Commandments law in Texas schools (Chron 8/25)

A.I.-Driven Education: Founded in Texas and Coming to a School Near You (NYT 7/27)

Trump orders colleges to prove they don’t consider race in admissions (AP 8/7)

Tennis Player Emma Raducanu Asked For A Crying Child To Be Removed From The Audience, And The Comments Are HEATED (Buzzfeed 8/12)