Hysteria

Erin and Alyssa talk about Trump's nuclear war threats, Congressman Tony Gonzales sex pesting, again, and ICE’s pattern of lies. Then they dissect Pam Bondi’s ousting, and why Republicans’ gaggle of trad wives can't escape the patriarchal system they champion. 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.Trump agrees to two-week ceasefire with Iran, subject to Strait of Hormuz opening (CNN 4/7)Newly Obtained Video of Minneapolis Shooting Undermines ICE Account (NYT 4/6)Border Patrol agents say 'time to get aggressive' in footage that contradicts claims against Marimar Martinez (WBEZ 2/10)Tony Gonzales asked campaign aide for nude photos, sex in 2020, new texts show (Express News 4/6)How Pam Bondi lost her job (CNN 4/4)Positive Views of the #Tradwife Movement Linked to Higher Levels of Sexism Among Men (UNLV 3/27)

In our 37th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the shady shapeshifter, Tulsi Gabbard. From her early days in the Science of Identity Foundation, to her flip-flopping LGBTQ stance, to announcing her departure from the Democratic party and joining the Trump administration, this may be one of our snakiest, two-faced 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.Tulsi Gabbard slams the Jan 6 hearings: It's 'political interest' (Fox News)Jack Dorsey Maxed Out His Donation to Tulsi Gabbard After the First Debate (Vanity Fair)Is Tulsi Gabbard the Jill Stein of 2020? (Vanity Fair)What, Exactly, Is Tulsi Gabbard Up To? (New York Times)Tulsi Gabbard campaigns for election denier Kari Lake in Arizona (ABC News)Senators Urged To Examine Gabbard’s ‘Deep and Intense’ Ties To Hawaiʻi Sect (Civil Beat)Tulsi Gabbard’s Unorthodox Path to Trump’s Intelligence Team (New York Times)Tulsi Gabbard Described as ‘Advanced Devotee’ in Alleged Cult (Newsweek)As a Rising Political Star, Gabbard Paid to Mask Her Sect’s Ties to Alleged Scheme (Wall Street Journal)Tulsi Gabbard’s journey to Donald Trump is an ominous sign of Putin’s power (Salon)Ex-Aides Say Gabbard Regularly Consumed Russian State Media: Report (Rolling Stones)America's spies say Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon. Trump dismisses that assessment (PBS)Inside the clashes between Trump and Gabbard (Politico)To deliver intelligence to Trump, DNI Tulsi Gabbard eyes creative solutions (MS Now)Intelligence watchdog shares whistleblower complaint involving Gabbard with Congress after monthslong delay (CBS)Tulsi Gabbard’s whistleblower controversy comes into sharper focus (MS Now)Tulsi Gabbard is a Threat to America’s National Security (Democrats)Gabbard threatens Obama officials with criminal referral over 2016 election assessment (CNN)Iran War Puts Tulsi Gabbard, Regime Change Critic, In An Awkward Spot (Civil Beat)Gabbard pressed on omission of climate change from threat report (News Nation)Even Republicans aren’t sure what to make of Tulsi Gabbard’s weird new video (MS Now)Kathy Griffin Calls Tulsi Gabbard ‘Legit Crazy’ Over Ukraine Biolabs Claim (Newsweek)Kinzinger knocks Gabbard for Pearl Harbor post: ‘This lady is crazy’ (The Hill)Which U.S. Wars Were Justifiable? Tulsi Gabbard Names Only World War II (NPR)Who is Mike Gabbard? (Honolulu Magazine)What Does Tulsi Gabbard Believe? (The New Yorker)Tulsi Gabbard Through The Years: What A Long Strange Trip It's Been (Civil Beat)Butler's Web: Krishna, Politics, and QNET's Global Money Laundering (Meanwhile in Hawai’i)Tulsi Gabbard Had a Very Strange Childhood (NY Mag)Tulsi Gabbard Used Donor Money To Boost Sales Of Her Own Book (Forbes)Krishna Cult Rumors Still Dog Tulsi Gabbard (Civil Beat)U.S CONGRESSWOMAN MS.TULSI GABBARD'S JALADUTA YATRA MESSAGE (Mahakrsh Krshrath)Tulsi Gabbard's Cult Tied to "Billion Dollar Drug Empire"-- Funded Taliban (Hawai´i Free Press)Trump's intel pick Tulsi Gabbard, her surfer husband Abe Williams and their bizarre ties to Hare Krishna 'cult' (Daily Mail)Making a Splash: Is Tulsi Gabbard the Next Democratic Party Star? (Vogue)Tulsi Gabbard Is Not Your Friend (Jacobin)Senator Mike Gabbard: "Relationships" - May 2, 2017 (Senator Mike Gabbard)Tulsi Gabbard’s Run for Congress Carries with it Many Hindu Hearts (Indo American News)What Everyone Gets Wrong About Tulsi Gabbard (The Atlantic)Trump's intel pick Tulsi Gabbard, her surfer husband Abe Williams and their bizarre ties to Hare Krishna 'cult' (Daily Mail)Butler's Web, Part 3: Grooming the Second Generation (Hawai´i Free Press)All in the Family (Caravan)Tulsi Gabbard’s Unorthodox Path to Trump’s Intelligence Team (New York Times)

Erin and Alyssa catch up on Pete Hegseth’s bizarre intervention into service members' promotions, new congressional efforts to regulate prediction markets, and what the f– is going on with Kristi Noem’s husband. Then they give an Architectural Digest-style tour of Trump’s absolutely bonkers plans for his ballroom. The show wraps up in the Sanity Corner.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.Defense Secretary Hegseth intervened to stop promotions of Black and female officers (NPR 3/27)Lawmakers Press to Limit Prediction Bets by Policymakers (NYT 3/26)US abortion rate holds steady largely due to travel and telehealth availability – report (The Guardian 3/29)Trump’s Ballroom Design Has Barely Been Scrutinized (NYT 3/29)Secret double life of Kristi Noem's cross-dressing husband Bryon: The pouting 'busty bimbo' photos and trove of explicit messages (Daily Mail 3/31)

Erin and Alyssa break down airport chaos, from TSA turmoil to ICE’s ominous presence, Ms. Rachel’s fight to free children from detention centers, MAGA’s AI dream girl, and why Meta’s glasses are more dystopian than you think. Then comedian Megan Gailey joins to discuss the polyamory discourse sparked by writer Lindy West. They wrap up in the Sanity Corner with a chat about the WNBA’s new contract, Taylor Sheridan’s oddly addictive new show, and more.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.Watch Megan’s special Live From My Driveway when it premieres on March 31st on YouTube.Democrats flip Florida state seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home (BBC 3/25)ICE agents arrive at U.S. airports amid TSA staff shortages, funding fight (Washington Post 3/23)More than 400 TSA officers have quit since shutdown began (NBC News 3/21)Children's entertainer Ms. Rachel has a new cause: Freeing kids from ICE detention (NBC News 3/21)‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 11 Recap: Chilling Effect (NYT 3/20)Thousands have swooned over this MAGA dream girl. She’s made with AI. (Washington Post 3/20)The Rise of the Ray-Ban Meta Creep (Wired 3/23)Lindy West Thought She Couldn’t Handle Polyamory. She Was Wrong. (NYT 3/4)

In our 36th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Crooked Media's Kendra James dive deep into the past of supermodel villain, Naomi Campbell. From her “feud" with Tyra Banks, to her unsavory taste in men, to her laundry list of assault charges, to her murky friendship with Jeffrey Epstein, this may be one of our most hostile, prima donna 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: Timeline https://nymag.com/news/intelligencer/topic/67521/ Daily Mail allegations about Epstein from 2019 https://www.dailymail.co.uk/lifestyle/article-7367825/As-model-unexpectedly-honoured-philanthropy-meet-Naomi-Campbells-rum-chums.html Now Campbell met Mike https://www.heristical.com/p/a-j-ayer-vs-mike-tyson Campbell response video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwgJzb7fllICampbell responds https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2019/08/21/naomi-campbell-addresses-her-ties-jeffrey-epstein/2077443001/ Another accounting of the denial https://www.the-independent.com/life-style/naomi-campbell-jeffrey-epstein-youtube-video-watch-sex-trafficking-a9074121.html Daily Mail write-up https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7382151/Naomi-Campbell-says-knew-Jeffrey-Epstein-denies-knowledge-sex-crimes.htmlVictoria’s Secret Fashion Show https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Victoria%27s_Secret_Fashion_Show Epstein Victoria’s Secret NYT https://archive.ph/DjoBM2026 Epstein fileshttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15538709/Naomi-Campbells-role-helping-Jeffrey-Epstein-try-buy-luxury-flat-near-Kremlin.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPt-O_lkHZA Charity https://archive.ph/i7ZcV#selection-879.0-915.152 Hadn’t read own book https://uk.style.yahoo.com/in-defence-of-zoella--why-it-doesn-t-matter-if-her-book-was-ghost-written-121449326.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9kdWNrZHVja2dvLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJ_swY1rJjJwhfuoMGZr3Ob-QLYx6XjAryJz5oZVEllHQrRu1LBfyoLokbR1VzpxTNQtu2-XbPBZhFwpD-sc_w3GberIT-b6CjkKa5u3RlAruE2TVlIZbOqIeIv_XW8qax057MR3rYe21kzQaWRKnjYOH5LaTL8yeGazHSOXQnCVAir ragehttps://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/06/20/campbell.court/index.html Abuse accusationshttps://www.the-independent.com/news/uk/crime/naomi-campbell-is-accused-of-abuse-for-the-eighth-time-421832.htmlLong legs, short fuse https://archive.ph/sz3qICampbell correcting the record https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibBE1akKRucDiddy on Campbell https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/the-naomi-factor-the-supermodels-friends-and-collaborators-on-how-she-became-an-icon Fashion for relief https://archive.ph/i7ZcV#selection-879.0-915.152 Elite model management dumps Campbell at the height of her career https://web.archive.org/web/20160413082507/http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20106429,00.htmlMention of Troy Beher's fight https://www.upi.com/Archives/1992/12/15/People/4329724395600/ Another mention of the Beher fight https://archive.ph/QBL0c Campbell assault 1998https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1998/12/05/naomi-campbell-faces-assault-charge-in-toronto/ Ana assault https://archive.ph/sz3qISunshine Sachs editing wiki entries https://www.nytimes.com/2015/06/23/business/media/a-pr-firm-alters-the-wiki-reality-of-its-star-clients.html Her album https://web.archive.org/web/20080507045326/http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/the-worst-album-in-the-world-ever-471490.html Epstein files presence https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/15/style/epstein-files-naomi-campbell.htmlMore on Epstein  https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/naomi-campbell-gave-jeffrey-epstein-013602188.html?guccounter=1 https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/models/a1401/24-hours-with-naomi-campbell-0214/https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/specials/magazine4/articles/campbell.htmlhttps://www.interviewmagazine.com/fashion/naomi-campbell-1https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c361k687115ohttps://www.theguardian.com/observer/focus/story/0,6903,651663,00.htmlhttps://www.today.com/popculture/naomi-campbell-discusses-her-drug-addiction-wbna5962519Campbell did the vagina monologues in SF https://www.sfgate.com/performance/article/A-model-actress-Naomi-Campbell-says-painful-2886133.php Campbell wearing a Nelson Eandela hathttps://archive.ph/ZyzFj#selection-1621.0-1687.1https://archive.ph/1Mnuk  W magazine https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/naomi-campbell-probationhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibBE1akKRuc Assault https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/naomi-campbell-released-bail/531-e10146e8-769f-4975-99f9-9892a2bb9fc4 Phone at maid assault https://www.cleveland19.com/story/5944870/naomi-campbell-pleads-guilty-to-assault/Missing jeans assault https://www.today.com/popculture/naomi-campbell-sued-another-maid-1c9432812Campbell community service couture https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/naomi-campbell-probation Breach of contract lawsuit https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/sobe-perfume-maker-says-naomi-campbell-stinks/1847782/British Airways https://www.thetimes.com/uk/crime/article/naomi-campbell-escapes-jail-over-pc-assault-and-tirade-on-ba-jet-c2v09tlvr7rAmazed by Venezuela https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/2792/ Rumor of Chavez affair? https://observer.com/2008/01/naomi-campbell-model-interviewer-of-south-american-heads-of-state/ Animal rights group fires Campbell after appearing in fur https://www.upi.com/Archives/1997/03/11/Animal-rights-group-fires-Naomi-Campbell/2579858056400/ Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell https://www.papermag.com/hollyweird-naomi-kate-fidel Naomi gets in a slapfight at a Brazilian restaurant https://www.today.com/popculture/no-model-behavior-naomi-campbell-wbna8669444 Convicted of assault in Italy https://archive.ph/YEZp8 Badr Jafar dust up https://archive.ph/QBL0c#selection-1515.2-1515.137Tyra-Naomi confrontation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=516JwxaFVy4&t=256s Naomi talking about Tyra fight https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMSWEdz5qo8Video: shady Naomi moments https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8DI7dcJyIoDisavowing Epstein https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwgJzb7fllI The Mirror's worst books of all time https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/7-worst-celebrity-books-you-36813997VIDEO: Barbara interviews her https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdprTCElJsg VIDEO: Wendy Williams compilation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g3vnmnlf6N4VIDEO: Blood diamond walk out https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT-6jzaVwkI VIDEO: Naomi’s song Love And Tears, Live https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtb3Vj28vKk&list=RDmtb3Vj28vKk&start_radio=1Music video for Campbelll’s Love and Tears https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WdzfTJIa8_A&list=RDWdzfTJIa8_A&start_radio=1 Blood diamonds, Campbell turned over to police https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWlBHzd_rNQ Community service runway https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g5IH61o3HPE 

Erin and Alyssa react to the bombshell reporting on civil rights activist Cesar Chavez and the allegations of a lifelong pattern of sexual abuse. They also cover the election results out of Illinois, the latest on the SAVE Act in Congress, Louis Theroux’s new Netflix documentary on the Manosphere, and how the right is shaping culture from sex education to reality TV. 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.More coverage on the Cesar Chavez accusations on the Hysteria YouTube channelAIPAC faces calls to reassess strategy after split results in Illinois (Politico 3/18)GOP tempers flare over how to pass SAVE America Act (The Hill 3/18)Cesar Chavez, a Civil Rights Icon, Is Accused of Abusing Girls for Years (NYT 3/18)Palantir CEO Makes Shocking Confession on Disrupting Democratic Power (The New Republic 3/12)Louis Theroux on the Manosphere: ‘It’s Highly Profitable to Be a Dick on the Internet’ (Wired 3/11)The Fight for Facts: Defending Access to Comprehensive Sex Education from the Anti-Abortion Agenda (Guttmacher 3/16)Ex-‘Bachelor’ Host Chris Harrison Sets New Dating Series on Fox Nation About ‘Traditional Marriage’ (Variety 2/26)

Erin Ryan and MS NOW's Brandy Zadrozny break down the newly available FBI interviews with a woman who accused Trump of sexual assault that the DOJ tried to bury, a bizarre attempt at image rehab for Peggy Siegal aka “The Grande Dame of the Epstein Files,” and the Iranian women’s soccer team's quest for asylum. They also discuss and review Candace Owens’ latest series, The Bride of Charlie. And of course, we 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.DOJ releases Epstein files with accusations against Trump (The Miami Herald 3/6)Fuzzy memories and hard facts: An SC accuser's claims against Epstein, Trump examined (The Post and Courier 3/8)The Grande Dame of the Epstein Files (NY Mag 3/4)Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest (BBC 3/10)Estrogen patches harder to find as FDA pushes hormone therapy (The Hill 3/5)The Widow and the Firebrand: How Candace Owens Turned a Conservative Succession Into a Crusade Against Erika Kirk (Hollywood Reporter 3/5)

In our 35th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the AI Scammer, Sam Altman. From his early tech bro days at Loopt and Y Combinator, to getting a thrill by playing “God" with AI decision-making, to acting VERY shady about the death of an OpenAI employee, this may be our most disingenuous 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.ph/eQq7g https://archive.ph/jOp6s https://www.npr.org/2024/05/20/1252495087/openai-pulls-ai-voice-that-was-compared-to-scarlett-johansson-in-the-movie-herhttps://archive.ph/zoP9g#selection-4553.0-4561.49 https://teach.its.uiowa.edu/news/2024/04/when-ai-gets-lost-its-own-reality https://garymarcus.substack.com/p/what-should-we-learn-from-openais https://www.theinformation.com/newsletters/ai-agenda/ice-says-uses-ai-palantir-openai-metas-humanoid-robot-training-planhttps://fortune.com/2023/06/08/sam-altman-openai-chatgpt-worries-15-quotes/https://www.investopedia.com/ceo-of-chatgpt-s-parent-company-i-expect-some-really-bad-stuff-to-happen-here-s-what-he-means-11859389https://fortune.com/2024/05/21/openai-superalignment-20-compute-commitment-never-fulfilled-sutskever-leike-altman-brockman-murati/https://www.wsj.com/video/series/joanna-stern-personal-technology/openai-made-me-crazy-videosthen-the-cto-answered-most-of-my-questions/C2188768-D570-4456-8574-9941D4F9D7E2https://www.forbes.com/sites/richardnieva/2026/02/03/sam-altman-explains-the-future/ https://hbr.org/2026/02/ai-doesnt-reduce-work-it-intensifies-ithttps://cmr.berkeley.edu/2025/10/seven-myths-about-ai-and-productivity-what-the-evidence-really-says/ https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/69520118/1/altman-v-altman/https://www.instagram.com/reel/CzHI_hxRWtz/?igsh=Mnk4aWI5ZWx1YW9n https://www.newsweek.com/sam-altman-annie-altman-accusations-2011449https://finance.yahoo.com/news/ai-booms-reliance-circular-deals-223120705.html https://finance.yahoo.com/news/someone-going-lose-phenomenal-amount-130131761.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFoRip8fz4FHwOH2WCUZPwEuQkW7dzucbZpLzmYo76VRkDnTSXOdVyD0Gal1rlu_JsyOMoGYJi5ciu5Lp9wIGfnullBmfQpywCyqrZ-3W18NUVCvg2G2E_Mz-UcpYS45S2vBsh8FQEWM2gjzZMXKYUh3r9WefakZygmKPkkgrdCchttps://techcrunch.com/2026/02/10/openai-policy-exec-who-opposed-chatbots-adult-mode-reportedly-fired-on-discrimination-claim/ https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/sam-altman-reinstated-open-ai-ceo-1234893167/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cpd2qv58yl5o https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/28/opinion/openai-chatgpt-safety.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/15/altman-open-ai-moral-police-erotica-chatgpthttps://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/openai-suicide-safeguard-wrongful-death-lawsuit-1235452315/https://nymag.com/intelligencer/article/sam-altman-artificial-intelligence-openai-profile.html​​https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/20/technology/scarlett-johannson-openai-voice.html https://nypost.com/2025/08/29/business/ex-yahoo-exec-killed-his-mom-after-chatgpt-fed-his-paranoia-report/ https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/can-sam-altman-be-trusted-with-the-future?_sp=e25261d0-a4b3-43e5-aad6-a9dcae53da26.1770317526311https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/07/openais-sam-altman-denies-sexual-abuse-allegations-made-sister-ann.htmlhttps://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/sam-altman-and-jony-ive-will-force-ai-into-your-life#rid=89972881-46ae-4035-9810-ac4d1a0124e3&q=sam+altmanhttps://sfstandard.com/2026/01/04/suchir-balaji-openai-suicide-murder-conspiracy/https://www.reuters.com/business/autos-transportation/companies-pouring-billions-advance-ai-infrastructure-2025-10-06/https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/economy/oracle-corporation-orcl-slips-amid-concerns-over-debt-fueled-ai-data-center-expansion/ar-AA1WBjunhttps://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/openai-anthropic-super-bowl-commercial?srsltid=AfmBOopGoxhLMPSo8rD2wfy2SpO6PqeQb-OYHJiFTGFq3nCDctQKF5vehttps://web.archive.org/web/20231103004609/https://mashable.com/archive/loopt-cbs-mobilehttps://web.archive.org/web/20100315000456/http://www.looptblog.com/2010/03/looking-for-something-fun-to-do-try-the-new-loopt-pulse.html https://www.reuters.com/article/business/loopt-was-a-lemon-dropping-to-just-500-daily-active-users-prior-to-sale-update-idUS2505978580/https://archive.ph/yAgIK https://blog.samaltman.com/the-gentle-singularityhttps://venturebeat.com/technology/y-combinator-accepts-15000-startups-into-its-online-school-after-software-glitch-causes-confusion 

Erin Ryan and Akilah Hughes dig into the results from Tuesday's primaries, Trump’s Armageddon war in Iran, Hillary Clinton’s Epstein deposition, and the ever-moving goal posts for women in Washington. They also cover a horrifying new law in Kansas targeting trans people, Kristi Noem’s bad day at the Senate, and Politico’s unsettling profile of Nancy Mace. Then Kiran Deol joins for a very petty edition of the Sanity Corner, where they rant and rave about curling, tall men, and revisit a perfect network sitcom that was canceled too soon.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.Check out Kiran’s film, Didn’t Die hereWhy did US and Israel attack Iran and how long could the war last? (BBC 3/2)Dubai’s image as a safe, tax-free haven is rocked by blasts from Iranian airstrikes (AP 3/1)‘South Park’ Writer Sets Up Site Calling for Barron to Go to War (Daily Beast 3/2)Transgender Kansans Sue After Driver’s Licenses Are Abruptly Canceled (NYT 2/27)Girlfriend's Defense Of Kash Patel's Winter Olympics Trip Goes Off The Rails (Huff Post 2/27)Takeaways from Kristi Noem’s combative Senate Judiciary Committee hearing (CNN 3/3)Scoop: Noem burning deportation cash on luxury jets (AXIOS 2/28)‘I Don’t Know That I’ll Ever Be OK With Myself’ (Politico 2/27)Live Election Updates (NYT 3/4)

Erin and Alyssa dish on Trump’s State of the Union address and Kash Patel taking the Olympic US Men’s Hockey team from hero to zero. They also unpack the disturbing case of Representative Tony Gonzales’ inappropriate relationship with a staffer and how Republicans are weighing the calls for his resignation with their razor-thin majority in Congress. Then they wrap up with the latest on the Epstein files and a petty preview of Candace Owens’ new series on Erika Kirk, “The Bride of Charlie”.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.Epstein accusers, Olympians among guests invited to State of the Union speech (Reuters 2/24)Trump invites US Olympic hockey heroes to State of the Union in locker-room call (The Guardian 2/23)Virginia teen Sage Blair at State of the Union (Fox 5 2/24)FBI head Kash Patel defends ‘frat bro’ hijinks with US hockey team in Milan (The Guardian (The Guardian 2/23)Tony Gonzales faces mounting pressure from GOP women over affair allegations (Politico 2/23)Tony Gonzales says he will not resign (Politico 2/24)Justice Department withheld and removed some Epstein files related to Trump (NPR 2/24)

In our 34th episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the unhinged MAGA clown, Laura Loomer. From filming undercover for Project Veritas, to cozying up to eco-fascists, to melting down over her Twitter ban, to being Trump’s number 1 fan girl, this crazy b*tch may be our nuttiest 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://www.britannica.com/biography/Laura-Loomerhttps://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2025/11/17/laura-loomers-endless-payback https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/08/us/politics/laura-loomer-trump.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/08/us/politics/laura-loomer-trump.html https://www.npr.org/2024/09/10/nx-s1-5107932/laura-loomer-donald-trump-relationship-republicans-criticism https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly8y27dwgpohttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/04/who-is-laura-loomerhttps://people.com/maga-activist-laura-loomer-claims-former-reporter-desk-pentagon-11860410 https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-laura-loomer-loomered/#google_vignette https://abcnews.go.com/US/operate-independent-agency-laura-loomers-pressure-campaigns-reshaping/story?id=124285112 https://www.amazon.com/Loomered-Laura-Loomer/dp/1642935670 https://www.thenation.com/article/politics/trump-laura-loomer-loomered/#https://www.cnn.com/2025/05/03/politics/laura-loomer-trump-white-house-briefing-roomhttps://www.politico.com/newsletters/national-security-daily/2025/12/24/laura-loomers-excellent-year-00706352 https://people.com/trump-reveals-laura-loomer-engagement-11871180 https://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/us-news/laura-loomer-engagement-who-is-the-boyfriend-president-donald-trump-makes-surprise-announcement-watch-101765952081274.html#google_vignette https://reason.com/volokh/2025/12/04/lawyer-hijinks-in-laura-loomers-and-bill-mahers-deposition/

Erin and Alyssa dive into the Wall Street Journal’s brutal read of Kristi Noem, social media addiction going on trial, and how the SAVE Act might forever change our elections. Then, in Sani/Petty, they discuss Elon’s turn toward Jesus, the new season of Love Is Blind, and Taylor Swift’s special video for the Team USA Women’s Figure Skaters.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.  A Pilot Fired Over Kristi Noem’s Missing Blanket and the Constant Chaos Inside DHS (Wall Street Journal 2/12)Tough questions — and grieving families — await Mark Zuckerberg at social media addiction trial Wednesday (CNN 2/17)Trump's election bill tops 50 Senate votes, but Democrats could still block it (NBC News 2/17)House passes elections overhaul bill that could make it harder for married women to vote (The 19th News 2/11)Older women are spooked by the economy. Their vote is up for grabs (USA Today 2/16)

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.

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/o7lJdhttps://newrepublic.com/post/205613/corey-lewandowski-noem-homeland-securityhttps://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-03b908a84106fae80a80b2837625eef7https://www.borderreport.com/hot-topics/immigration/border-patrol-warns-migrants-against-venturing-into-canals/https://www.imdb.com/video/vi3136730393/?ref_=tt_vids_vi_1https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-border-patrol-chief-slams-sanctuary-illegal-immigrant-takEs-life-duihttps://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.htmlhttps://archive.ph/ANoBIhttps://www.cnn.com/us/live-news/minneapolis-shooting-ice-protests-01-26-26#cmkvm294r00003b6p11gho5vs

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)

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)

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-limbaughhttps://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.htmlhttps://www.vanityfair.com/news/2009/05/rush-limbaugh200905?srsltid=AfmBOopZzxf3nuOZgNcONoy2P7uWCZnX182fW0lCLqmEW0QgF5ezWleahttps://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-prostitutehttps://www.vanityfair.com/news/daily-news/2012/03/rush-limbaugh-sandra-fluke-obama-apology?_sp=b361603d-59b8-49de-8771-e1f85795940f.1763504275351https://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.htmlhttps://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-1570282https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=1627887https://www.espn.com/gen/news/2003/1001/1628537.htmlhttps://www.bet.com/article/u945ji/limbaugh-dumped-by-group-hoping-to-buy-ramshttps://www.vanityfair.com/news/2021/03/post-limbaugh-next-conservative-kingpin?srsltid=AfmBOorVAZVgaPOjyPUN45HmLjxy-N_fsLDZJ9VTTpBddI_th9OWUozthttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/look-rush-limbaugh-fortune-passing-203619163.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAFoRip8fz4FHwOH2WCUZPwEuQkW7dzucbZpLzmYo76VRkDnTSXOdVyD0Gal1rlu_JsyOMoGYJi5ciu5Lp9wIGfnullBmfQpywCyqrZ-3W18NUVCvg2G2E_Mz-UcpYS45S2vBsh8FQEWM2gjzZMXKYUh3r9WefakZygmKPkkgrdCchttps://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-nov-18-et-rush18-story.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/28/us/rush-limbaugh-arrested-on-prescription-drug-charges.html

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 ReportTV’s most satisfying escape right now is watching ‘competency porn’ (Washington Post 1/13)

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

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-35060610e82ca3257821c53f2a34ecf6https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/hhs-freezes-10-billion-child-care-funding-5/story?id=128945422https://www.cbsnews.com/news/minnesota-fraud-schemes-what-we-know/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://apnews.com/article/abortion-wyoming-ruling-legal-a8396f0ed4a3229eed5e9fea575be63ehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/cbs-news-free-press-town-hall-series/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8r38ne1x2mohttps://www.wired.com/story/epstein-files-whats-in-doj-release-december-19/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/doj-says-it-may-need-a-few-more-weeks-to-finish-release-of-epstein-files?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.urban.org/sites/default/files/2025-09/4.8-Million-People-Will-Lose-Coverage-in-2026-If-Enhanced-Premium-Tax-Credits-Expire.pdfhttps://www.cnn.com/2025/12/18/politics/epstein-documents-redaction-process?Date=20251218&Profile=CNN&utm_content=1766090812&utm_medium=social&utm_source=blueskyhttps://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/a69878730/members-only-netflix-palm-beach-local-reactions/