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#856 Trump’s “Gigli” Moment (Election 2024) May 04, 2023

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Donald Trump takes a shocking lead in a potential match-up with Ron DeSantis
Is it irresponsible of CNN to host a town hall with Donald Trump?
Clarence Thomas adds a new scam to the trophy case
Should you have a bachelor’s degree to work in Congress? This member is removing the requirement
Our first ever “Are Men OK” in which our subject does – miraculously – appear to be OK

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#855 Where The Anti-Trans Agenda Is Working (Health Care Bans) May 01, 2023

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Rating this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner on a scale of Obama mic drop to George W. Bush cringe.
Republicans change the nature of their anti-trans approach ahead of 2024. These are the talking points and policies we’re especially nervous about
How an increasingly likely writer’s strike will impact your favorite TV shows and why studios really ought to pay up
Our first edition of Listener Town Hall featuring your comments on Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ misguided participation in that “Real Woman Of Politics” ad and why Republicans in Congress manage not to marginalized their LGBTQ colleagues

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#854 Real Men Of Politics (Joe Biden Announcement) Apr 27, 2023

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Reacting to Joe Biden’s presidential announcement. Is the benefit of incumbency worth four more stale, white years?
Unpacking the fallout from Tucker Carlson’s firing and Abby Grossberg’s lawsuit against Fox News. Why are they so obsessed with older women in bathing suits?
Reacting to the highly confusing “Real Women Of Politics” ad. What is the state of political parody in 2023?

Featuring guest host Missy Modell (@missymodell), host of the podcast Sorry For Apologizing

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#853 “We’ll Be Back On Monday” (Tucker Carlson) Apr 24, 2023

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Fox and Tucker Carlson abruptly part ways. What led to the break-up everyone’s talking about?
Waxing Nostalgia about Bed, Bath, & Beyond
We need to talk about how Kyrsten Sinema is spending her campaign donations – a $8,000 hotel room in Boston?
Rewire News Group’s Jessica Mason Pieklo and Garnet Henderson join to explain the Supreme Court’s move to pause court-mandated restrictions on mifepristone. They also explain how this case signals the anti-abortion movement’s latest strategy: going after the mail.

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#852 Armed And Aging (Shootings, Dianne Feinstein) Apr 20, 2023

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Ron DeSantis was on a book tour in New Hampshire while his constituents were underwater. Is he actually hurting his chances at the Republican nomination by ignoring Floridians to win it?
A series of young people are shot in quick succession. We know Americans are armed, but why are they so scared and trigger happy? We have our suspicions.
What’s next after the Supreme Court’s delay on abortion pill restrictions
Do growing calls for Dianne Feinstein’s resignation have a tinge of sexism? Probably not… but here’s how they could.

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#851 Hall of de-Fame (Fox Dominion Voting Systems) ft. Erin Ryan Apr 17, 2023

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Why was the highly anticipated defamation trial against Fox postponed? We speculate what’s going on behind the scenes, and how the outcome of this historic lawsuit could impact the political landscape
Republican presidential candidates spend decades promising to undo abortion rights. Why are they suddenly so quiet?
Are women especially great at running companies, or are men just really bad it at?

Erin Ryan, host of “Hysteria” and author of the newsletter “Just Enjoy It While You Can,” joins as a guest host

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#850 Now They’re Coming For Matildas (Defunding Libraries) Apr 13, 2023

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Which investigation brought Trump back to NYC this week?

Judges tell on themselves by letting huge portions of the mifepristone ruling stand

Republicans in Missouri propose defunding libraries to… retaliate against librarians?

Our favorite insights from a Vanity Fair report about Rupert Murdoch, including the email he sent to notify his wife of a divorce and whose forbidden from talking to Succession writers.

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#849 He-Man Woman Haters Club (Mifepristone Ruling) Apr 10, 2023

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What happens now that the Tennessee legislature expelled Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson, plus a shocking question about the Speaker of the House who made it happen
When will we know the fate of medication abortion? The confusion is part of the point
The most absurd revelations about Clarence Thomas and his luxury vacation habits
Are Men OK? Why Bud Light probably isn’t too bothered by Kid Rock shooting up their six packs.

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#848 Was It Good For You? Apr 06, 2023

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Debriefing on a quick and unsatisfying first time (to watch Trump get arrested)
Wisconsin proves abortion wins elections. Some Republicans are catching on.
An upsetting edition of women’s rights and women’s wrongs, featuring a North Carolina gender traitor who’s switching parties and could help outlaw abortion in NC
Toasting two millennial female world leaders who both stepped down this week: Sanna Marin and Jacinda Ardern

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#847 Arraign On Me Apr 03, 2023

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MTG is on her way to NYC. Where would we send the Georgia representative if she asked us for directions?
The latest in preparations for Trump’s arraignment this week
Celebrating an historic and electrifying NCAA women’s basketball tournament
Analyzing the double-standard in how spectators react to players’ behavior
Should women’s sports coverage be sanitized of tension and rivalries? Or is it good for their growth?

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