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Each week, political commentator and comedy writer Erin Ryan is 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. New episodes drop every Thursday. 

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Each week, political commentator and comedy writer Erin Ryan is 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. New episodes drop every Thursday. 

    “Big Loser Energy” (with Dr. Celine Gounder)

    “Big Loser Energy” (with Dr. Celine Gounder)

    This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco discuss the Trump administration’s unwillingness to cooperate with a transition of power, and Ivanka Trump’s loose lipped ex-BFF. Then they are joined by President-Elect Biden’s COVID advisory board member Dr. Celine Gounder to discuss the unprecedented spike in COVID numbers, the promising new vaccine results and what this all means. Next, Tien Tran stops by to breakdown what it means to be a big ol’ loser. Finally, in the inaugural segment of Fight Club, the crew battle over wine tasting. Is it real?
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    • 1 hr 18 min
    "Out of the Gloating Closet" (with Rep. Katie Porter)

    "Out of the Gloating Closet" (with Rep. Katie Porter)

    This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Congresswoman Katie Porter to discuss the house’s priorities now that we have a Democratic President-elect. Then Kiran Deol and Rheeqrheeq Chainey stop by to enjoy a sweet 45 minutes out of the Gloating Closet as they reflect on Joe Biden and Kamala Harris’ historical victory. Then, I feel petty!
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    • 1 hr 32 min
    "Clapping & Crying"

    "Clapping & Crying"

    This week Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by Naomi Ekperigin, Megan Gailey and Grace Parra to ask the following questions: What the f**k 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.
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    • 1 hr 37 min
    “I’m Speaking” (with Prof. Melissa Murray and State Rep. Mari Manoogian)

    “I’m Speaking” (with Prof. Melissa Murray and State Rep. Mari Manoogian)

    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/
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    • 1 hr 46 min
    "Just Win, Baby!" (with Elizabeth Warren, Candace Valenzuela and Caroline Rose Giuliani)

    "Just Win, Baby!" (with Elizabeth Warren, Candace Valenzuela and Caroline Rose Giuliani)

    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
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    • 1 hr 25 min
    "Judging Amy" (with Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton)

    "Judging Amy" (with Rep. Eleanor Holmes Norton)

    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 f**k is a business beret?!...in I Feel Petty.
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    • 1 hr 26 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
5.5K Ratings

5.5K Ratings

akashasrb78 ,

Awesome

You ladies are so awesome. You keep me informed, make me think, introduced me to new things and most importantly make me laugh. Keep up the good work and I look forward to hearing you all on Thursdays.

artdani ,

I really want to love it

I keep giving this podcast a chance and I’m always frustrated. Today they spent time decrying pollsters (totally deserved) but then moved onto excoriating groups of people for their votes off of demographics from early exit polls which are even less reliable. Then they complained about how democrats used their funds this cycle even though those people were working off of the same polls all of us had and believed until Tuesday. There is so much to complain about in our country right now but this whole hour just felt petty and uninformed.

Mandy Liora Rose ,

Yaaas ladies

Thank you ladies, this pod makes me feel like there are sisters out there on the level who get it! ❤️💗❤️

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