We've Got Issues

Emily Amick, Jo Piazza
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We've Got Issues

Making politics fun again and keeping you informed all in one place. Political and Cultural commentators Emily Amick and Jo Piazza bring you the news you need with the perfect dose of humor and insight.

Episodes

  1. NOV 6

    What Do We Do Now?

    It's morning in America friends and we're all feeling pretty crappy. Or at least half the country is. What we know so far is that Donald Trump will be the 47th president, Republicans will take the Senate and the House is still up for grabs. What does this mean? How do we move forward? How do we keep hope alive? Let's talk about how to take care of yourself first and foremost and then let's get on our big girl panties and fight another damn day.

    28 min

  2. NOV 5

    Think All the Positive Thoughts

    We are hopeful. We are optimistic. Yes, this might be the longest day of the past four years, but we will all get through it together. On this election day Emily and Jo are choosing to look forward with a smile, with some laughter and with an entire sheet cake in their bellies.

    34 min

  3. OCT 31

    The Secret Votes of Women

    We've seen an explosion of ads and memes this week trying to empower conservative women to vote in secret and differently than their husbands. It's both effective and also a sad commentary on the world we have to live in right now. Today we're joined by Tia Levings, author of A Well-trained Wife: My Escape From Christian Patriarchy. While she was still living within the Christian patriarchy Tia was one of those women who did have to vote the same way as her husband or not vote at all. She has received a ton of messages this week from women who have told her they will be voting against their husband's views for the very first time.

    27 min

  4. OCT 24

    The Man Problem

    To say that this is an election season all about gender would be an understatement. But why? And what does it actually mean? Both men and women are shifting their political loyalties at record-breaking rates. Emily and Jo are diving deep into the man-o-sphere and the world of bro-casters to try to understand it all.

    39 min

  5. OCT 16

    The Right's Ridiculous Wellness Lies

    The right has done a bang-up job of courting the "wellness vote," in the past year by using that contingent's desire for lax vaccine mandates as their Trojan horse. But those folks are being bamboozled. The majority of the Project 2025 documents promote things that the wellness crew is staunchly against. We're going to read exactly what they plan to do to add more toxins to our food and drinking water...pretty much the opposite of "make America healthier again." Also the latest on the RFK Jr., Olivia Nuzzi scandal.

    32 min

  6. OCT 9

    Wellness Girlies to Rightwing Pawns

    The pipeline from wellness curious to rightwing mouthpiece is very real and very dangerous. Vulnerable people, especially women, are being drawn into right-wing ideologies through wellness messaging. Today’s political propaganda is very regularly disguising itself as wellness advice and all of this misinformation will have serious consequences for women's health. The political indoctrination gets slipped right in there with other “prescriptions.”

    26 min

  7. OCT 2

    MORE MUTE BUTTON: Do VP Debates Even Matter?

    Because Emily and Jo were among the small cohort of people tuning into the vice presidential debate they felt like they had to do a podcast about it. So who won the battle between America's favorite uncle and our country's creepiest cousin? We're still not sure, but we do know that every woman in this country should be armed with their very own man-mute button.

    25 min

  8. SEPT 28

    Just the Facts Ma'am with Sharon McMahon

    The Internet is rife with misinformation and despair. One of the bright shining beacons of hope online is Sharon McMahon and her @SharonSaysSo Instagram account that offers fact-based information from the former history and government teacher. And now Sharon has a new book, The Small and the Mighty, which celebrates some of the unsung heroes of American history. Sharon brings us happiness and hope and facts every single day. She's a national treasure and today we are going to talk about how to try to change people's minds with respect and empathy.

    28 min

  9. SEPT 25

    The RFK Jr. Affair Explained (So Much Weirdness)

    The RFK Jr. affair scandal is not just gossip; it has serious implications for journalism. It's also so juicy and just plain WEIRD. In this episode, hosts Emily Amick and Jo Piazza delve into the RFK Jr. affair, exploring its implications on journalism, media ethics, and gender dynamics. They discuss the salacious details of the affair, the role of media in shaping narratives, and the impact on journalist Olivia Nuzzi's career. The conversation also touches on RFK Jr.'s political aspirations and the broader implications for journalism in today's digital age.

    34 min

  10. SEPT 18

    Women Are Dying—We Can’t Let This Happen

    What does it mean to Americans when a woman dies during pregnancy? Do we actually care? Do we engage in law making and political decision making with a default posture of … not wanting women to die? Because women are dying right now under circumstances where doctors should be able to save their lives. Are we going to allow this? This is reality, not some political spin and we are the ones who have to keep the conversations going. This is something we have to be talking about every single day.

    32 min

  11. SEPT 12

    Trump and the Republicans WILL Take Away IVF

    We cannot be fooled by any rhetoric from the Trump campaign about supporting IVF. It is all double speak and smoke and mirrors. Republicans are already on the path to blocking IVF. 46 Republicans in the Senate voted against the Right to IVF Act this week. We need to be armed with the facts. Here are the receipts and the realities. For more political commentary and news that actually soothes your soul and gives you hope subscribe to the @Emilyinyourphone substack here. You can follow Jo at Over the Influence.

    33 min

  12. SEPT 11

    Making Debates Great Again

    From Taylor Swift's surprise endorsement to Kamala hitting Trump where it hurts (his crowd size and wallet) we've got thoughts and all the feelings about the first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris.

    30 min
  • 12 Episodes

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Making politics fun again and keeping you informed all in one place. Political and Cultural commentators Emily Amick and Jo Piazza bring you the news you need with the perfect dose of humor and insight.

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    Emily Amick, Jo Piazza
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  • Episodes
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