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Political commentator and comedy writer Erin Ryan and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by a bicoastal squad of funny, opinionated women to talk through everything from reproductive rights to romcoms. They break down the political news of the week, plus the topics, trends, and cultural stories that affect women’s lives.

1 G FA

Pam Bondi’s Rough Morning w. Sami Sage

Erin Ryan and Sami Sage (Betches Media) watched Pam Bondi testify in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, so you don’t have to. Then they dig into the political moments at the Milan Cortina Olympics, from J.D. Vance’s embarrassing motorcade to the American athletes who dared to speak up against the Trump Administration. They also analyze how Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show success and TPUSA’s counter-programming flop indicate a shift in the culture war. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.

1 h 24 min
5 GG FA

This F*cking Guy: Greg Bovino

IErin and Alyssa dive into the past of the border patrol Napoleon, Greg Bovino. From his embarrassing work in El Centro, to cosplaying as an SS officer, to escalating ICE devastation around the country, this fascist pipsqueak may be our most wannabe tough-guy yet. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Sources:https://archive.is/o7lJd https://newrepublic.com/post/205613/corey-lewandowski-noem-homeland-security https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-trumps-movie-mad-top-goon-gregory-bovino-is-star-of-his-own-horror-show/ https://apnews.com/article/bovino-border-patrol-immigration-los-angeles-chicago-03b908a84106fae80a80b2837625eef7 https://www.borderreport.com/hot-topics/immigration/border-patrol-warns-migrants-against-venturing-into-canals/ https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3136730393/?ref_=tt_vids_vi_1 https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-border-patrol-chief-slams-sanctuary-illegal-immigrant-takEs-life-dui https://nypost.com/2023/07/21/el-pasos-chief-border-patrol-agent-relieved-of-his-command-after-talking-to-congress/ https://calmatters.org/economy/2025/04/border-patrol-records-kern-county/ https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/marimar-martinez-seeks-release-body-camera-footage-shot-by-border-patrol-agent/ https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/snapchat-murder-for-hire-juan-espinoza-martinez-greg-bovino-b2908927.html https://archive.ph/ANoBI https://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/minneapolis-shooting-ice-protests-01-26-26#cmkvm294r00003b6p11gho5vs

51 min
5 FEB

Epstein: We’re Gonna Need More Red String w. Akilah Hughes

Erin Ryan and guest host Akilah Hughes lock in and dive deep into the latest Epstein Files dump, following threads between fertility, finances, 4Chan, the FBI, and more. Then they discuss how upcoming entertainment events like the Super Bowl, the Olympics, and the Oscars put athletes and performers in a position they didn’t ask for– but also provide an opportunity that shouldn’t be missed. They wrap up with a petty conversation about Ballerina Farm and the danger of unlearning things we learned more than 100 years ago. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Takeaways from the millions of newly released Epstein files (BBC 2/1)A list of powerful men named in the Epstein files, from Elon Musk to former Prince Andrew (PBS 2/1)Government says it's fixing thousands of documents in Epstein-related files that may have had victim information (PBS 2/3)

1 h 27 min
29 GEN

ICE Fission

Erin and Alyssa dig into the latest news from the Twin Cities— the senseless tragedy of Alex Pretti’s death, and the inspiring resolve of the Minnesotans who continue to stand up for each other. With Greg Bovino’s “demotion,” are things about to take a turn for the better, or is this cynical political window-dressing from Team Trump? Then, Melania Trump’s movie premiere at the White House’s janky new makeshift room, and Paris Hilton’s fight on Capitol Hill to ban AI-generated deep fake porn. And of course, we wrap up with Sani-Petty. Alex Pretti’s Friends and Family Denounce ‘Sickening Lies’ About His Life (NYT 1/25) Republican calls are growing for a deeper investigation into fatal Minneapolis shooting of Alex Pretti (PBS 1/26) Scoop: Stephen Miller behind misleading claim that Alex Pretti wanted to "massacre" agents (AXIOS 1/27) Trump Defends Noem as She Faces Bipartisan Criticism (WSJ 1/27) Democrats Vow Not to Fund ICE After Shooting, Imperiling Spending Deal (NYT 1/24) Melania’s $75 Million Movie Premiered in a Makeshift Theater (The Daily Beast 1/24) ‘They sold my pain for clicks’: Paris Hilton urges lawmakers to act on nonconsensual deepfakes (The 19th 1/22)

1 h 31 min
25 GEN

This F*cking Guy: Rush Limbaugh

In our 32nd episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the bigoted big mouth, Rush Limbaugh. From having a face for radio, to his obsession with “feminazis” to spouting disinformation about smoking and covid to his very last days, this may be one of our most deplorable guys yet. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Sources: https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/biography/rush-limbaugh https://visitcape.com/rush-limbaughs-cape-girardeau-a-tour-of-the-radio-legends-roots/ https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/rush-limbaugh-dead-trump-ruined-america -1129222/ https://www.stlmag.com/The-Original-Rush-Limbaugh-Biography-Tells-the-Story-of-Missouri-Courtroom-Legend-Rush-Limbaugh-Sr/ https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/17/business/media/rush-limbaugh-dead.html https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2009/05/rush-limbaugh200905?srsltid=AfmBOopZzxf3nuOZgNcONoy2P7uWCZnX182fW0lCLqmEW0QgF5ezWlea https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2012/02/23/147299323/law-student-makes-case-for-contraceptive-coverage/ https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2012/03/02/147809138/student-is-outraged-by-rush-limbaugh-calling-her-a-slut-and-prostitute https://www.vanityfair.com/news/daily-news/2012/03/rush-limbaugh-sandra-fluke-obama-apology?_sp=b361603d-59b8-49de-8771-e1f85795940f.1763504275351 https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/can-rush-peter-gabriel-legally-order-limbaugh-to-cease-using-their-songs-101473/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/style/rush-limbaugh-feminism-feminazis/2021/02/19/3a00f852-7202-11eb-85fa-e0ccb3660358_story.html https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/limbaugh-draws-fire-on-obama-parody/ https://www.newsweek.com/fact-check-did-rush-limbaugh-mock-aids-death-radio-show-1570282 https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=1627887 https://www.espn.com/gen/news/2003/1001/1628537.html https://www.bet.com/article/u945ji/limbaugh-dumped-by-group-hoping-to-buy-rams https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/03/post-limbaugh-next-conservative-kingpin?srsltid=AfmBOorVAZVgaPOjyPUN45HmLjxy-N_fsLDZJ9VTTpBddI_th9OWUozt https://finance.yahoo.com/news/look-rush-limbaugh-fortune-passing-203619163.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFoRip8fz4FHwOH2WCUZPwEuQkW7dzucbZpLzmYo76VRkDnTSXOdVyD0Gal1rlu_JsyOMoGYJi5ciu5Lp9wIGfnullBmfQpywCyqrZ-3W18NUVCvg2G2E_Mz-UcpYS45S2vBsh8FQEWM2gjzZMXKYUh3r9WefakZygmKPkkgrdCc https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-nov-18-et-rush18-story.html https://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/28/us/rush-limbaugh-arrested-on-prescription-drug-charges.html

44 min
22 GEN

Hardcore Competence w. Kat Abughazaleh

Journalist and activist Kat Abughazaleh joins Hysteria to talk about her firsthand experience standing up to ICE and how to show up for immigrants in your community. Erin and Alyssa also get into updates from Minnesota and the death of Renee Good, the status of the Epstein files, and how Trump used his first year of presidency to line his own pockets. Then they have a discussion about the TV shows that are keeping them sane, especially the increasingly-popular genre “competency porn.” They wrap up with a petty chat about Kyrsten Sinema’s affair lawsuit and the latest Beckham family drama. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Prosecutors Subpoena Minnesota Democrats as Part of Federal Inquiry (NYT 1/20) Some Minnesota students are missing school because they fear ICE (AXIOS 1/15) Following Renee Good’s killing, her son’s Minneapolis charter school receives right-wing attacks (Sahan Journal 1/15) ‘No longer in my hands’: How Hill Republicans stopped caring about DOJ releasing the Epstein files (Politico 1/19) Amazon CEO says Trump tariffs are driving prices up (Axios 1/20) New York Times Trump Wealth Report TV’s most satisfying escape right now is watching ‘competency porn’ (Washington Post 1/13)

1 h 44 min
15 GEN

Despot Times w. Reshma Saujani

Erin and Alyssa break down how misogyny, ICE, and Renee Good’s death are all inherently intertwined and why the Trump administration is targeting the Twin Cities. Then, Moms First founder Reshma Saujani joins for some good news: Governor Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s historic plan for universal childcare in New York. They also discuss dark money in the political influencer economy, Bob Weir’s legacy, and Atsuko Okatsuka’s new comedy special. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Six Prosecutors Quit Over Push to Investigate ICE Shooting Victim’s Widow (NYT 1/12)Whistles, then gunfire: How the deadly ICE shooting unfolded in Minneapolis (CNN 1/10) Trump administration escalates attack on Minnesota with more immigration agents (The Guardian 1/12) Hochul and Mamdani Announce Plan to Make N.Y. Child Care Universal (NYT 1/8) Thousands of nurses go on strike at several major New York City hospitals (AP 1/12) Washington’s New Lobbyists: Paid Online Influencers With Few Rules (WSJ 1/11) Bertha: Grateful Dead Drag

1 h 37 min
8 GEN

Going Low in 2026

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco dive into the latest Epstein files drop, what happens now that the Obamacare subsidies have expired, Bari Weiss’ new town hall series, and Trump’s crusade against federal childcare funding. Plus they recap the new Netflix show Members Only: Palm Springs and wrap up with Sani-Petty. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast. Show notes: https://apnews.com/article/affordable-care-act-health-subsidies-expire-35060610e82ca3257821c53f2a34ecf6 https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/hhs-freezes-10-billion-child-care-funding-5/story?id=128945422 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/minnesota-fraud-schemes-what-we-know/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://apnews.com/article/abortion-wyoming-ruling-legal-a8396f0ed4a3229eed5e9fea575be63e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cbs-news-free-press-town-hall-series/ https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8r38ne1x2mo https://www.wired.com/story/epstein-files-whats-in-doj-release-december-19/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/doj-says-it-may-need-a-few-more-weeks-to-finish-release-of-epstein-files?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/2025-09/4.8-Million-People-Will-Lose-Coverage-in-2026-If-Enhanced-Premium-Tax-Credits-Expire.pdf https://www.cnn.com/2025/12/18/politics/epstein-documents-redaction-process?Date=20251218&Profile=CNN&utm_content=1766090812&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a69878730/members-only-netflix-palm-beach-local-reactions/

1 h 36 min

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Political commentator and comedy writer Erin Ryan and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by a bicoastal squad of funny, opinionated women to talk through everything from reproductive rights to romcoms. They break down the political news of the week, plus the topics, trends, and cultural stories that affect women’s lives.