Text Me Back! With Lindy West And Meagan Hatcher-Mays

Meagan & Lindy

Bestselling writer Lindy West and democracy policy expert Meagan Hatcher-Mays are two Award-Winning Best Friends From High School (Most Likely To Make You Laugh in their high school senior poll - sorry to intimidate you!). Each week, Lindy and Meagan hilariously digest what’s going on in the news, their lives and their text threads with their singular combination of political smarts, embarrassing sincerity, and a truly concerning level of investment in pop culture. Text Me Back is a podcast about best friendship and making your favorite people laugh, even when this dumpster fire of a world gets you down.

  1. 2d ago

    Lindy and Meagan Lug Their Typewriters to the Coffee Shop

    This week, Lindy brings us tidings of the 20th century. Have y’all heard of this thing called a TypeWriter? It writes all kind of type!! And Meagan brings us Milwaukee Brewers (aka Seattle Pilots) tidings and acknowledges but declines to embrace  the hypocrisy of rooting for a team that has dared to move away from Seattle. Unsurprisingly, we won’t be taking any questions or comments on the matter at this time. Plus, pull up a chair because we have a new segment we’re calling A Story To Tell. Which member of British Royalty did Meagan DM? Tune in to find out. Which king, queen, or nonbinary monarch are YOU bothering online? Let us know over at patreon.com/textmebackpod And we welcome the return of Two Minutes Hate: Dubai Chocolate Edition. Is Dubai Chocolate a psy-op???? Tell us what’s stuck in your craw at deartextmeback@gmail.com NEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US! Learn all about the Kayak Dad lore in: It’s Our First Episode!Meet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWs WE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts! WE ARE HUNGRY FOR MORE REVIEWS! HELP US GET OVER 800 5-STAR REVIEWS on Apple Podcasts! STUFF TO CHECK OUT:  Order Lindy’s book!!!! Adult BracesNEWSLETTER ME BACK (A FREE WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!)Check out SWAMP PERSON Subscribe to Lindy’s newsletter butt news!Check out our MERCH so we can make MORE merch!! (Patrons get a discount, so check us out at patreon.com/textmebackpod)Listen Ad-Free by joining our $12 Patreon tier Freakaconda!Subscribe to Lindy’s newsletter butt news!Join our Discord! We’re obsessed with these people. ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPod Also! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003. We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod! You can email us at deartextmeback@gmail.com! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD! ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is produced by Alli Slice. Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our jingles are composed and performed by our lovely and incredibly talented listeners: Caitlin Sherman and Patrick Brady (Snake of the Week); Chelsea Mitchell (Dog Thoughts AND Two Minutes Hate); Robert Boylard (Tidings); Stephen O’Bent (Segment P.U.B.E.S./Normal News/Segment Without a Jingle); Funkmaster SHANNON (Whatcha Watchin’); Ahamefule J. Oluo (BBW Business); Krista Burton (I Can Fix Her); Hal Walter Patrick (Normal News II). You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie content, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan! TEXT ME BACK is a comedy podcast where Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays spiral about politics, pop culture, dogs, space, friendship, anxiety, Lord of the Rings, and whatever cursed topic is haunting them that week. Along the way, they’ve welcomed brilliant and hilarious guests including Lizz Winstead (The Daily Show), Kelsey McKinney (Normal Gossip), Samantha Irby (We Are Never Meeting in Real Life), Guy Branum (Hacks), collaborators, comedians, political experts, writers, and internet icons for deeply unserious conversations. ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. Oct 29

    Lindy and Meagan Review the Liberty Mutual Cinematic Universe

    Today we have some incredibly important updates!! We are announcing the winners of the Bestie Esstay Contestay!!!! Thank you to EVERYONE who took some time to write beautiful odes to the people that matter most in their lives, it was so magical to read every submission. And we really got our own asses because it put us in the unenviable position to somehow choose a “winner” when clearly you are all winners and verified cutie pies. We also have important foot updates, an I Can Fix Her (Meagan is fixed!!!), and a new Two Minutes Hate jingle (thank you Kingleheimer CHELSEA!!!). If you have a polarizing phone case, write in at deartextmback@gmail.com. And we’d love to know what you think about Liberty Mutual’s cinematic universe. Are YOU a duct specialist with a degree in dryer vents?? Text or call us immediately (703) 829-0003.  NEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US! Elton John Til Tandin’ episode!Swamp Person with Doug Lindner!Learn all about the Kayak Dad lore in: It’s Our First Episode!Meet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWsWE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts! WE ARE HUNGRY FOR MORE REVIEWS! HELP US GET OVER 1000 5-STAR REVIEWS on Apple Podcasts! STUFF TO CHECK OUT:  Japanese utility knifeNitrous buttonOrder Lindy’s book!!!! Adult BracesNEWSLETTER ME BACK (A FREE WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!)Check out SWAMP PERSON Subscribe to Lindy’s newsletter butt news!Check out our MERCH so we can make MORE merch!! (Patrons get a discount, so check us out at patreon.com/textmebackpod)Listen Ad-Free by joining our $12 Patreon tier Freakaconda!Subscribe to Lindy’s newsletter butt news!Join our Discord! We’re obsessed with these people. ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPod Also! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003. We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod! You can email us at deartextmeback@gmail.com! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD! ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is produced by Alli Slice. Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our jingles are composed and performed by our lovely and incredibly talented listeners: Caitlin Sherman and Patrick Brady (Snake of the Week); Chelsea Mitchell (Dog Thoughts AND Two Minutes Hate); Robert Boylard (Tidings); Stephen O’Bent (Segment P.U.B.E.S./Normal News/Segment Without a Jingle); Funkmaster SHANNON (Whatcha Watchin’); Ahamefule J. Oluo (BBW Business); Krista Burton (I Can Fix Her); Hal Walter Patrick (Normal News II). You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie content, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan! TEXT ME BACK is a comedy podcast where Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays spiral about politics, pop culture, dogs, space, friendship, anxiety, Lord of the Rings, and whatever cursed topic is haunting them that week. Along the way, they’ve welcomed brilliant and hilarious guests including Lizz Winstead (The Daily Show), Kelsey McKinney (Normal Gossip), Samantha Irby (We Are Never Meeting in Real Life), Guy Branum (Hacks), collaborators, comedians, political experts, writers, and internet icons for deeply unserious conversations. ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. Oct 27

    SWAMP PERSON: Does the Supreme Court even like us? with Doug Lindner

    Today we are joined by Doug Lindner, the Senior Director for Judiciary and Democracy Advocacy at the League of Conservation Voters! He helps us explore such important questions as: Was Hitler also a big ole dummy? Are we cooked RE democracy? Should we buy Trump Doubloons? And the big Q of the day: Is the Supreme Court…good? There’s no way, right?? Doug lays bare some basic failures of the Supreme Court. The lack of ethics oversight or accountability. How billionaires are influencing justices. The “shadow docket” being used as a tool for the Republican agenda. Why we can’t just wait out this era. He also is deeply involved in democracy conservation, which means he shares actual viable solutions. Doug’s top advice: Bother your politicians about expanding and rebalancing the Supreme Court. Elect GOOD Democrats. Elect Democrats committed to bold swings. Don’t wait on the pendulum to swing back–Republicans have taken the pendulum off the damn clock.  And we ask the perennial question: Who is the nicest person in congress? Tune in for nice stories about Jamie Raskin (Democrat Rep, Maryland), Sheldon Whitehouse (Democrat Senator, Rhode Island), and Hank Johnson (Democrat Rep, Georgia). Resources and actions: Follow @douglindner on bluesky - check out his pinned thread 🧵HOW TO CALL CONGRESS AND FIGHT FASCISM 🧵LCV.orgThe Scheme by Sheldon WhitehouseAlito harassing all of EnglandDistrict of Columbia v. Heller, the heretofore unheard of individual right to bear arms, and more recent gun cases that are wreaking havocWest Virginia v. EPA and the the Major Questions “Doctrine”Bush v. Gore legal team: Brett Kavanaugh and his best friend Karl RoveWrite in with any questions! SWAMP PERSON in the subject line to deartextmeback@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    SWAMP PERSON: Does the Supreme Court even like us? with Doug Lindner

  4. Oct 22

    Lindy and Meagan Have Seen Every Man’s Nipples

    It’s a coupla bunionettes comin atcha this week! In this ep, Meagan addresses the allegations and we are here to debunk and extrapolate to answer the biggest question of all: Does Meagan lowkey hate Lindy? Tune in to find out!! Do you love Lindy? Pop off in the discord!!! Patreon.com/textmebackpod Next on the agenda: we are NOT talking about Kelly Clarkson and that bird OR Shane Gillis!!!!!!! Moving ON. Instead we simply must pay some dues to the iconic jingleheimers among us! Overdue credit and our endless love to: Caitlin Sherman and Patrick Brady (Snake of the Week)Chelsea Mitchell (Dog Thoughts AND Two Minutes Hate)Robert Bolyard (Tidings)Stephen O’Bent (Segment P.U.B.E.S./Normal News I/Segment Without a Jingle)Funkmaster SHANNON (Whatcha Watchin’)Ahamefule J. Oluo (BBW Business)Krista Burton (I Can Fix Her)Hal Walter Patrick (Normal News II) If we forgot you, no we didn’t!!!! Jk just email us at deartextmeback@gmail.com and we’ll make sure you get your flowers and are credited henceforth! Other segments: Lindy’s Journey, Tiktok Digest, and yes…a spooky version of Dong Exploder we’re calling: Flesh Hair with Scary Gross featuring Ahamefule J. Oluo. https://oakheadrecords.bandcamp.com/album/where-time-does-not-ache NEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US! Learn all about the Kayak Dad lore in: It’s Our First Episode!Meet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWs WE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts! Best show ever! Genuine laughs every time you listen. All the 100% real, human, feel good vibes anyone could want. On a personal note: Desperate times call for Swamp Person. Looking forward to "getting into that"!  Love!! YOUR AUNT SU-SU THANK YOU AUNTIE!!!! IT’S ALL FOR YOU! STUFF TO CHECK OUT:  Aham’s latest album!Order Lindy’s book!!!! Adult BracesNEWSLETTER ME BACK (A FREE WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!)Check out SWAMP PERSON Subscribe to Lindy’s newsletter butt news!Check out our MERCH so we can make MORE merch!! (Patrons get a discount, so check us out at patreon.com/textmebackpod)Listen Ad-Free by joining our $12 Patreon tier Freakaconda!Subscribe to Lindy’s newsletter butt news!Join our Discord! We’re obsessed with these people. ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPod Also! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003. We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod! You can email us at deartextmeback@gmail.com! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD! ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is produced by Alli Slice. Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our jingles are composed and performed by our lovely and incredibly talented listeners: Caitlin Sherman and Patrick Brady (Snake of the Week); Chelsea Mitchell (Dog Thoughts AND Two Minutes Hate); Robert Boylard (Tidings); Stephen O’Bent (Segment P.U.B.E.S./Normal News/Segment Without a Jingle); Funkmaster SHANNON (Whatcha Watchin’); Ahamefule J. Oluo (BBW Business); Krista Burton (I Can Fix Her); Hal Walter Patrick (Normal News II). You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie content, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan! TEXT ME BACK is a comedy podcast where Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays spiral about politics, pop culture, dogs, space, friendship, anxiety, Lord of the Rings, and whatever cursed topic is haunting them that week. Along the way, they’ve welcomed brilliant and hilarious guests including Lizz Winstead (The Daily Show), Kelsey McKinney (Normal Gossip), Samantha Irby (We Are Never Meeting in Real Life), Guy Branum (Hacks), collaborators, comedians, political experts, writers, and internet icons for deeply unserious conversations. ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. Oct 15

    Lindy and Meagan aka Ronald Young, Jr. are Swept Away By Our Janitor Husband

    We are still riding the high of last week’s pledge drive! For everyone who tuned in for the live, you’re legally our children now and we love you. So many people upgraded their Patreon memberships, wrote in with bestie esstays, connected in the Discord, and brought so much joy to our week. Asking for support is hard! And you all made it easy for us. Guess we’ll keep making the pod :/ Because last week was packed with the pledge drive AND THE LAUNCH OF SWAMP PERSON, we had to lay down. So we are sharing our recent pledge drive ep featuring Ronald Young, Jr. because we’re just big fans and watching him experience the Gino’s jingle for the first time is absolutely required reading/viewing/listening. Textmebackolytes standby for further activation on voting for Ronald for TOP HOST. Stay tuned to what he gets up to on instagram @ohitsbigron.  Again, thank you to ALL of our big beautiful listeners. We’re so honored to have your support. The last bit of pledge drive business we’ll share along for the year is a reminder to: Send your bestie a text with a link to your favorite episode – get them involved with THIS.Tag us with any BFF content on socialsRate us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts (maybe you can helps us make it 800 5-star reviews???)Sign up, upgrade, or gift your bestie a subscription on Patreon! NEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US! Learn all about the Kayak Dad lore in: It’s Our First Episode!Meet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWs WE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts! Joy This is like catching up with a good friend on a call where you both belly laugh and have hilarious stories big and small to share. Sometimes serious when it matters. Always full of heart and care. BEPPERONI4 WE ARE FULL OF HEART AND CARE *AND* BEPPERONI NOW!!!! STUFF TO CHECK OUT:  Follow Big Ron on socials!Wait til Ron gets to the next bracket and VOTE FOR HIM for Top Host!Tune into Walking the Path with Marcia ChatelainOrder Lindy’s book!!!! Adult BracesNEWSLETTER ME BACK (A FREE WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!)Check out SWAMP PERSON Subscribe to Lindy’s newsletter butt news!Check out our MERCH so we can make MORE merch!! (Patrons get a discount, so check us out at patreon.com/textmebackpod)Listen Ad-Free by joining our $12 Patreon tier Freakaconda!Subscribe to Lindy’s newsletter butt news!Join our Discord! We’re obsessed with these people. ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPod Also! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003. We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod! You can email us at deartextmeback@gmail.com! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD! ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is produced by Alli Slice. Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our digital strategist is Chance Nichols. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie content, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan! TEXT ME BACK is a comedy podcast where Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays spiral about politics, pop culture, dogs, space, friendship, anxiety, Lord of the Rings, and whatever cursed topic is haunting them that week. Along the way, they’ve welcomed brilliant and hilarious guests including Lizz Winstead (The Daily Show), Kelsey McKinney (Normal Gossip), Samantha Irby (We Are Never Meeting in Real Life), Guy Branum (Hacks), collaborators, comedians, political experts, writers, and internet icons for deeply unserious conversations. ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. Oct 13

    SWAMP PERSON: A Humble Offering of Pro-Union Propaganda from the Left with Jenny Hunter

    Welcome back to Swamp Person! Today we welcome our first GUEST. Her name is Jenny Hunter, and she’s a labor lawyer and writer based in DC. And we are so excited to be answering some important questions about LABOR UNIONS + THE SUPREME COURT.  THINGS WE TALK ABOUT:  First things first: Jenny’s cat SmokeyThe National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), what it does for workers, and what the Supreme Court is doing to undermine itLindy’s existential question: why don’t we all agree that every person deserves to have our basic needs met? Was the Supreme Court a good idea or nah?The myths of bootstraps and billionaires.Why the concept of “unskilled labor” is a zero-sum game where nobody wins? Sorry but working retail and being a server involves…skill?Lindy’s eye-opening stint as local chimney sweepWTF a secondary boycott isHow the Supreme Court has always been pretty evil towards workersFDR’s political pressure applied towards the Supreme Court to achieve his New Deal agendaThe performative aspect of the Supreme Court Why adding justices to the Supreme Court is a path to a better balanced courtAlito’s self-precedence???Republicans being okay with a credibly accused sexual assailant (Clarence Thomas and Brett Kavanaugh)Why doors are flying off of airplanes mid-flight… Jenny highlights the big pros of unions including: -people being able to receive higher wages and better benefits -the spillover effect from raised wages and benefits -Keeping income inequality in check -increases class mobility -strengthens the middle class -reduces racial and gender pay gaps -educates the community on impactful voting -reduces class conflict Small actions for you: -Never cross a picket line! -stand by targeted or general boycotts - small actions add up -shop at pro-union companies -donate to strike funds Resources and actions: Connect with Jenny!Stay tuned for the book So Long Dental Plan!Write in with any questions! SWAMP PERSON in the subject line to deartextmeback@gmail.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    SWAMP PERSON: A Humble Offering of Pro-Union Propaganda from the Left with Jenny Hunter

  7. Oct 13

    SWAMP PERSON: How come the Supreme Court is sometimes not-totally-evil??

    Today we have a listener question coming in from one Lindy W. of the Washington State area: How come sometimes the Supreme Court issues a ruling that doesn’t make us want to claw our eyeballs out? Sometimes Clarence Thomas decides NOT to p*ss in our mouths??? Is that on purpose? Political wonk and THEE swamp person Meagan Hatcher-Mays has answers! Topics covered: -Meagan Hatcher-Mays, swamp wonk credentials and intro to this podcast!!! -Marbury v. Madison, the case that opened the door to judicial pee pee and poo poo  -The Supreme Court’s recent ruling that Missouri cannot gerrymander the state to its death -Louisiana v. Callais and the gutting of the Voting Rights Act (VRA) -The “Purcell Principle” (MHM putting that law degree to WORK bb) -Options to keep your eye on: Supreme Court term limits and court expansion! Call your Member of Congress at (202) 224-3121! Resources and actions: Follow Mark Joseph Stern! Follow Chris Geidner! Follow Dahlia Lithwick! Follow Madiba Debbie and Balls and Strikes!Register to vote!! It matters even in a gerrymandered worldAsk your (Democratic) member of congress where they are at with court reform!Become a famous local thought leader by writing into your local paper with your political concerns!Write in with any questions! SWAMP PERSON in the subject line to deartextmeback@gmail.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    SWAMP PERSON: How come the Supreme Court is sometimes not-totally-evil??

  8. Oct 8

    Lindy and Meagan Have Lost Their Damn Bugs

    We just want to say thank you to everyone who has been tuning into the live stream so far! We have given away copies of Adult Braces, we have read your essays, and we have fallen in love with each and every one of you!! If you haven’t yet tuned in, we have ONE MORE livestream TONIGHT!!! Join us on Youtube! See you here at 8pm ET // 5pm PT!!!!! https://www.youtube.com/@textmebackpod/streams This episode is from Monday to catch you up a bit. Meagan’s important bug update, Lindy’s latest dip in the Florida waters. Christmas. The Kazakhstan/horse meter. Things you can only get when two deranged besties are cooped up in a DC hype house. Speaking of, if you haven’t heard about the goal for this year’s pledge drive: SEND OUR ASSES TO SEE RICKY MARTIN IN KAZAKHSTAN!!! To do that we need new subscribers and so we want you to get your bestie involved!!!! Things you can do during the pledge drive week: Send your bestie a text with a link to your favorite episodeWatch the live stream with your bestieForce them to participate in the Bestie Essay Contestay so you can get compliments and feel the warm tender glow of friendshipTag us with any BFF content on socialsRate us 5 stars on Apple Podcasts (maybe you can helps us make it 800 5-star reviews???)Gift your bestie a subscription on Patreon! NEVER LISTENED TO THE POD BEFORE? HERE IS YOUR STARTER KIT TO BEING BFFS WITH US! Learn all about the Kayak Dad lore in: It’s Our First Episode!Meet Kevin in: Lindy and Meagan Need to Talk About KevinLearn why they keep saying BBW in Lindy and Meagan Are Officially BBWsWE NEED OUR ACCOLADES! It helps people find the show. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Spotify⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 stars only please) on Apple PodcastsGive us Rave Reviews and Accolades on Apple Podcasts!  WE’RE OUT OF FRESH ACCOLADES HELP HELP. Drop us nice words on Apple Podcasts so we don’t whither to dust and drift off on the breeze! STUFF TO CHECK OUT:  Order Lindy’s book!!!! Adult BracesNEWSLETTER ME BACK (A FREE WAY TO SUPPORT THE SHOW!)Check out SWAMP PERSON Subscribe to Lindy’s newsletter butt news!Check out our MERCH so we can make MORE merch!! (Patrons get a discount, so check us out at patreon.com/textmebackpod)Listen Ad-Free by joining our $12 Patreon tier Freakaconda!Subscribe to Lindy’s newsletter butt news!Join our Discord! We’re obsessed with these people. ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° If you like this episode and want us to keep making the show forever, please subscribe to our Patreon. This podcast will always be free, but we need your help to produce it -- and if you support our Patreon, you'll get all kinds of goodies in addition to the show itself! Learn more about the different tiers and rewards here: https://www.patreon.com/TextMeBackPod Also! Please keep in touch with us! You can text OR CALL us at the Best Friend Party Phone: (703) 829-0003. We're on Instagram at @textmebackpod! You can email us at deartextmeback@gmail.com! WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU SO BAD! ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° TEXT ME BACK is a production of Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays, proud members of the BFF Network. Our senior producer is Meagan Hatcher-Mays. Our other senior producer is Lindy West. Our show is produced by Alli Slice. Our music is by Chief Ahamefule J. Oluo. Diana Bowen is our video and creative advisor. Our digital strategist is Chance Nichols. You can also follow the podcast on Instagram and TikTok @textmebackpod. And for even more bestie content, follow Lindy and Meagan on Instagram at @thelindywest and @importantmeagan! TEXT ME BACK is a comedy podcast where Lindy West and Meagan Hatcher-Mays spiral about politics, pop culture, dogs, space, friendship, anxiety, Lord of the Rings, and whatever cursed topic is haunting them that week. Along the way, they’ve welcomed brilliant and hilarious guests including Lizz Winstead (The Daily Show), Kelsey McKinney (Normal Gossip), Samantha Irby (We Are Never Meeting in Real Life), Guy Branum (Hacks), collaborators, comedians, political experts, writers, and internet icons for deeply unserious conversations. ⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡°✩⋆｡° See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Bestselling writer Lindy West and democracy policy expert Meagan Hatcher-Mays are two Award-Winning Best Friends From High School (Most Likely To Make You Laugh in their high school senior poll - sorry to intimidate you!). Each week, Lindy and Meagan hilariously digest what’s going on in the news, their lives and their text threads with their singular combination of political smarts, embarrassing sincerity, and a truly concerning level of investment in pop culture. Text Me Back is a podcast about best friendship and making your favorite people laugh, even when this dumpster fire of a world gets you down.

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