Hysteria

Latest Episodes:

Clapping & Crying Nov 05, 2020

Show notes

This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Naomi Ekperigin, Megan Gailey and Grace Parra to ask the following questions: What the fuck just happened? Are we happy, are we sad? Can we please stop sucking up to Republicans now? The crew parse out the facts of the election from their feelings as they navigate the latest nail biter election. Then, a much needed Sanity Corner.

“I’m Speaking” w. Prof. Melissa Murray & State Rep. Mari Manoogian Oct 29, 2020

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This week on Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Professor Melissa Murray to break down Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation to the Supreme Court and how it will affect upcoming abortion cases. Plus Peggy Noonan is up to no good, but Fake Melania is back, and thank goodness! Then, Michaela Watkins and special guest, Michigan State Rep. Mari Manoogian joins to discuss the art of the clapback and why it’s so satisfying to watch women shut down men who are being assholes. Finally, what’s kept Michaela away from that cult life? Find out in I Feel Petty!

Show Notes:

Learn more about Michigan State Rep. Mari Manoogian

Website: https://www.mariformi.com/

Twitter: https://twitter.com/MariManoogian

Candidates highlighted:

1. Desiree Tims, running for Ohio’s 10th Congressional district, support her campaign at https://timsforcongress.com

2. Abby Finkenauer, running to reelection for IA-1, support her campaign at https://www.abbyfinkenauer.com

3. Marquita Bradshaw, running for US Senate in Tennessee, support her campaign at https://www.marquitabradshaw.com

Pet Issue Resource:

Unchained at Last

https://www.unchainedatlast.org/

"Just Win, Baby!" w. Elizabeth Warren, Candace Valenzuela & Caroline Rose Giuliani Oct 22, 2020

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This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by an all-star lineup of guests. First, Senator Elizabeth Warren joins to discuss her education plans in a fingers crossed post-Trump world and lets us in on Bailey’s Halloween plans. Then, Candace Valenzuela stops by to discuss her race in Texas’ 24th district, and why we need more mothers in Congress. And then, Kiran Deol joins to break down Jeffery Toobin’s zoom faux pas. Finally, Caroline Rose Giuliani guests in I Feel Petty to discuss speaking out against her father and why something can be petty and consequential. Whew!

Show Notes:

Support Candace Valenzuela’s for Texas 24!

https://candacefor24.com/

Pet Issues Resources:

Student Debt -->call your state and local reps 202-224-3121

Events Industry-->National Independent Talent Association (https://nitolive.org/) and National Independent Venue Association (https://www.nivassoc.org/)

More info on Caroline Rose Giuliani:

www.carolinerosegiuliani.com

“Rudy Giuliani Is My Father. Please, Everyone, Vote for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris.”

https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2020/10/rudy-giulianis-daughter-on-voting-for-biden

Judging Amy w. Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton Oct 15, 2020

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This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco, decked in sequins, are joined by Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton of Washington DC to discuss DC statehood, and her surprising connection to Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Plus Erin and Alyssa dive into the Day 2 of the SCOTUS confirmation hearing, and break down the good Amy (Klobuchar) v. bad Amy (Coney Barrett). Then, Rheeqrheeq Chainey and Dana Schwartz stop by to discuss what it means to be a “guy’s girl”. Finally, what the fuck is a business beret?!...in I Feel Petty.

Confusions and Regrets w. Stacey Abrams Oct 08, 2020

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This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Stacey Abrams to discuss her work combating voter suppression and her stint as a romance novelist. Then Grace Parra joins to discuss the COVID-19 infiltration of the White House and, relatedly, if shitty people deserve sympathy when bad things happen to them. Plus, Melania Trump fucking hates Christmas, and we hate that...in I Feel Petty.

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More on Stacey Abrams and Fair Fight:

https://fairfight.com/

ACB, OMG, WTF w. America Ferrera, Julissa Arce & Rep. Gwen Moore Oct 01, 2020

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We’re still reeling! This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco react to Tuesday night’s debates and break down Amy Coney Barrett’s extremely un-Ginsburg-y judicial record. Next, Congresswoman Gwen Moore joins to discuss the GOP’s continued efforts to suppress the vote in the midwest. Then, actress and activist America Ferrera and Julissa Arce stop by to discuss She Se Puede and the why politicians should invest in the latinx community all year round. And finally we get petty, because it’s been a week!

Show Notes:

Julissa’s series “La Historia Uncovered”

https://weallgrowlatina.com/lahistoriauncovered

She Se Puede

http://shesepuede.org/

Ruth-less w. Susan Rice & Sen. Mazie Hirono Sep 24, 2020

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This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are fired up! First they chat with BFF of the pod Sen. Mazie Hirono about the Senate fight over Ruth Bader Ginburg’s Supreme Court seat. Then, they’re joined by Alyssa’s ride or die Ambassador Susan Rice to break down how we prioritize and keep fighting when confronted with non-stop chaos. Next, Megan Gailey and Tien Tran join to discuss what RBG’s loss means. Finally, get high and watch an octopus, and other recommendations in Sanity Corner.

The Revolution is Not Glam w. Sen. Tammy Duckworth Sep 17, 2020

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This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to Senator Tammy Duckworth about the military’s sexual harassment response program and Trump’s non-stop shit talk of our troops. Then, Erin and Alyssa unpack the disturbing news from ICE detention camps, and check-in on the state of the suburbs. Next, Michaela Watkins and Naomi Ekperigin join to work out our complicated feelings as we approach the apocalypse. Are we ok? Should we be? Finally, who’s got a plan to haunt Trump alumni like a living ghost? Find out in this week’s I Feel Petty.

Ring the Alarm w. Jane Fonda & Annie Leonard Sep 10, 2020

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This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco tackle the latest GOP attack on abortion rights (cc Ted Cruz). Then Jane Fonda and Executive Director of Greenpeace Annie Leonard join to discuss their Fire Drill Fridays initiative and why climate change is a feminist issue. Plus, how to avoid “jam hand” and other fruit related advice in Sanity Corner.

"Teach!" w. Rep. Ayanna Pressley Sep 03, 2020

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This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk to Rep. Ayanna Pressley about how joy can propel us to November 3rd and beyond. Plus Erin and Alyssa check in with students, teachers and parents who are grappling with back to school season. Then, Kiran Deol joins to reflect on our favorite teachers and what British slang is wholly unnecessary.

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