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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Show Notes

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)

A misogynistic tragedy in Australia, “abortion trafficking” and “coercion” bills in Republican-dominated states, North Carolina’s importance in 2024, and more in news. Plus, Sani-Petty (Nike Olympics uniforms make no sense, and Meghan Markle, leave the fruit jams to the experts!).

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Show Notes

votesaveamerica.com

Reeling From Mass Stabbing, Australians Ask: Was It About Hatred of Women? (NYT 4/15)

Bills related to ‘abortion coercion’ and ‘trafficking’ advance in Republican-led legislatures (NC Newsline 4/15)

It’s official: Your boss has to give you time off to recover from childbirth or get an abortion (The 19th 4/16)

North Carolina May Be Biden 2024’s Best Bet in the South (Intelligencer 3/12)

North Carolina candidate for governor built his brand through online vitriol — particularly toward Black women (The 19th 4/9)

Nike revealed its new Olympic kit collection for Paris 2024. (IG)

Beloved Australian Cartoon Bluey Introduces a Queer Family for the First Time (them)

Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, debuts its first product

(Page Six)

Fabrics retailer Joann files for bankruptcy (CNN 3/18)

Federal pregnancy resources:

The PUMP Act

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Arizona’s Supreme Court bans abortion, and Trump wants to leave reproductive healthcare up to the states, in news. Then, Tien Tran joins to talk about the NCAA women’s basketball championships and the rise in popularity of women’s sports. Finally, Sani-Petty (Jason Sudeikis, get out of here!).

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Show Notes

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Tien Tran, Jockular Podcast

News Sources—

Arizona Upholds 160 Year Old Abortion Ban [NYT 4/9 + 19th News 4/9 + NBC News 4/9]

Trump's Truth abortion announcement: WaPo Analysis, The Hill, Politico, Politico Playbook

Parents of Michigan School Shooter Sentenced to 10 to 15 Years in Prison (NYT 4/9)

Swiss women win landmark climate case at Europe top human rights court (Reuters 4/9)

“Sunday’s National Championship between South Carolina and Iowa was the most-watched women’s basketball game on record.” (Katie Couric on IG)

NAIA, small colleges association, bans transgender athletes from women's sports competitions (CBS Sports)

Fox Corp’s OutKick spent March Madness attacking the NCAA women’s tournament and athletes (MM4A 4/5)