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

Donate used eclipse glasses, or you can drop off undamaged eclipse glasses at any Warby Parker store until April 30 to donate to Astronomers Without Borders.

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)

From Minnesota to Olivia Rodrigo’s concerts, Plan B is putting people in a tizzy; Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV proved to us that child acting shouldn’t be a thing; and more in news. Then, Brandy Zadrozny discusses anti-vaccine king RFK Jr. and the moms to alt-right misinformation pipeline. Finally, Sani-Petty (dirt makes the world go ‘round).

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Show Notes
Brandy Zadrozny
Sperm fact check: Older fathers associated with increased birth risks, Men's sperm quality decreases at age 35

News—
MAGA vs. everyone: What today’s primary will tell us about the state of the Republican Party [Politico 3/19]
Medication Abortion Accounted for 63% of All US Abortions in 2023—An Increase from 53% in 2020 [Guttmacher.org 3/19]
Appeals court rules in favor of woman turned away from pharmacy for emergency contraceptive [MPR News 3/18]
Abortion Rights Groups Will No Longer Hand Out Emergency Contraceptives on Olivia Rodrigo’s Tour [Rolling Stone 3/15]
Montana Supreme Court allows proposed abortion ballot measure to move forward [KTVH Montana 3/18]
Arizona lawmaker who needs an abortion slams colleagues: 'This Legislature has failed the people' [AZ Central 3/18]
Quiet on Set Shows the Darkest Side of Kids TV [Vulture 3/19]

Sani Petty—
Controversial Ruth Bader Ginsburg event honoring Elon Musk and Rupert Murdoch canceled [NY Daily News 3/19]
Soil, the future of farming, policing avocados [Good Food]

Women’s History Month continues with Equal Pay Day; Republicans compromise IVF and birth control access; LGBTQ+ hate crimes go up in schools as anti-trans laws continue to pass in places like Florida; and more in news. Then, Milly Tamarez and Alise Morales of Go Touch Grass (and formerly, The Betches Sup) join to talk about Kate Middleton, Sen. Katie Britt, and other stories taking the internet by storm. Finally, Sani-Petty (we love wildflowers and hate trucks!).

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Show Notes
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Go Touch Grass with Milly Tamarez and Alise Morales [Headgum]

News
It’s Equal Pay Day — and even the White House has a gender pay gap [The 19th]
Megan Rapinoe, and friend of Hysteria! [AP]
Suzanne Somers Was Fired From Three’s Company for Asking for Equal Pay [Biography]
Belva Ann Lockwood [National Archives + Justice At Work]
Law protecting Alabama IVF may do more harm than good, critics say [NBC]
VA to cover IVF for single veterans, same-sex couples after lawsuits [WaPo]
Florida Anti-Trans Bill Could Raise Everyone’s Health Insurance Costs [The Intercept]
In states with laws targeting LGBTQ issues, school hate crimes quadrupled [WaPo]
Children to no longer be prescribed puberty blockers, NHS England confirms [Sky News]
Nazis mingle openly at CPAC, spreading antisemitic conspiracy theories and finding allies [NBC]
Selling “Woke Tears Water”
“There’s a Jan. 6-themed pinball machine at CPAC”

Sani-Petty
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center [site]
Homegrown: Atlanta-based farmer Jamila Norman helps families transform their outdoor spaces into beautiful and functional backyard farms.

Super Tuesday showed that the primaries aren’t going so super, Nikki Haley and Krysten Sinema drop out in their own special ways, the abortion pill becomes available at some CVS and Walgreens locations, and more in news. Then, Robin Givhan of the Washington Post joins to talk about the State of the Union and iconic political fashion statements of the past. Finally, Sani-Petty (where is Kate Middleton?).

Show Notes
Our episode on the Comstock Act: “Speaker Chaos and Zombie Laws” w. Chani Nicholas and Amy Sohn
Robin Givhan
"Truly dystopian": Experts worry Trump's school vaccine plan will spark "public health catastrophe" (Salon)
Y/N by Esther Yi (Goodreads)

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