Hysteria

Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco say goodbye and good riddance to 2024 with help from guest panelists Akilah Hughes and Kara Klenk. They reflect on the parts of the year that kept them sane, from the Paris Olympics to the Kendrick-Drake beef. Then, they talk about holiday traditions and read out listener submissions about odd and wholesome ways to celebrate. 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.

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. Supreme Court to hear challenge to banning TikTok in U.S. (Washington Post 12/18)In reversal, key House panel votes to release Matt Gaetz ethics report (CNN 12/18)The House has its committee chairs. Here’s what the selection means (Punch Bowl News 12/13)Gillibrand Presses Biden to Amend the Constitution to Enshrine Sex Equality (NYT 12/13)Texas’ abortion pill lawsuit against New York doctor marks new challenge to interstate telemedicine (Politico 12/14)Postpartum depression is costing the United States billions. Can cities help? (The 19th 12/9)

After the media storm (and internet thirsting) surrounding the UHC CEO shooting suspect, Erin and Alyssa make sense of the cultural response online and what this says about the rage Americans feel toward the for-profit healthcare industry, and whether we’re entering a new era of class solidarity… or of fame-hungry copycats. Then they discuss the rise of the Manosphere and whether the men of America are okay (spoiler alert: they’re not). 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. What We Know About the Killing of the UnitedHealthcare C.E.O. Brian Thompson (NYT 12/9)A Year Before CEO Shooting, Lawsuit Alleged UHC Used AI to Deny Coverage (Newsweek 12/5)Emboldened ‘manosphere’ accelerates threats and demeaning language toward women after US election (AP 11/30)

It’s no secret that we are angry about Trump’s win, but who and what are we angry at? Editor at Large of the 19th News, Errin Haines, joins Erin and Alyssa to discuss how racism and misogyny led to Trump’s win. They also check in on how democratic governors are bracing for Trump’s impact, and the latest news on disgraced Secretary of Defense pick Pete Hegseth. Finally, they feel petty about the new Bridget Jones Diary, but The Later Daters on Netflix keeps them sane.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.Dems’ new Trump resistance strategy: Playing nice (Politico 11/15)Tesla Excluded From EV Buyer Credits in California Proposal (Bloomberg 11/25)Who Needs Congress When You Have Cameo? (NYT 11/25)A Running List of the Allegations Against Pete Hegseth (Mother Jones 12/2)

Erin and Alyssa are joined by producer Caroline Reston to answer your questions from the Thanksgiving mailbag. They dish on holiday recipes, strategies for navigating politics at the dinner table, and who they would cast in a hypothetical Hysteria movie.To have your questions answered in a future Hysteria Mailbag, join us on Discord: https://crooked.com/friends 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.

While Trump is busy casting his cabinet and staff picks with former reality stars, Fox News hosts, sex pests, and even some of America’s Worst Women, Alyssa and Erin are here to keep you posted. They discuss the rights and wrongs of the women Trump picked and question who will even make it to the inauguration. Then they ponder the question on a lot of our minds right now: is it time to buy a gun? Finally, they discuss the ways to prepare mentally and physically for a second Trump presidency without descending into doomsday prepping madness.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 names former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard for director of national intelligence (NPR 11/13)Rancher, Politician, Trump Ally: Who Is Kristi Noem, the Homeland Security Pick? (NYT 11/13)5 things you need to know about Susie Wiles (Politico 11/8)Trump names Karoline Leavitt as youngest ever White House press secretary (AP 11/15)Meet the billionaires leading Trump’s transition team (Politico 11/07)What to know about the Matt Gaetz allegations (BBC 11/18)Should women be allowed to fight on the front lines? Trump’s defense pick reignites the debate (AP 11/18)Duckworth on Hegseth speaking out against women in combat: ‘Where do you think I lost my legs?’ (The Hill 11/14)The USPS will honor Betty White with her own stamp in 2025 (NPR 11/17)Buying a Gun Won’t Save You (Jezebel 11/15)

This week, Erin and Alyssa assembled a super-panel with award-winning journalist Errin Haines, activist and author Julissa Arce, and comedian Megan Gailey. They chat about how things are settling post-election, from what it would really take for a woman to become president to the misguided logic of people who split their vote on abortion. Then, they sound off on a listener's question about whether to unfriend Trump supporters. 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. What will it take for a woman to be president? (The 19th 11/6)5 takeaways from the 2024 exit polls (The Hill 11/08)2024 Key States Exit Poll (NBC 11/9)Abortion ballot initiatives could have helped Harris win, instead Trump overperformed (ABC 11/9)

After a night of very little sleep and a heartbreaking Harris loss, Erin and Alyssa come together to talk it through. They give down-ballot updates for Congress, state-level races, education, and abortion measures. Then they get into their feelings and try to navigate where this leaves us and a path forward.  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.

Stacey Abrams joins Hysteria to talk about Georgia voters, the final days of the Harris Campaign, and what she’ll be watching for on election day. Then Erin and Alyssa dish on Harris’ final remarks, Trump on Joe Rogan, and where the hell Usha Vance has been during the campaign. Stick around to the end to hear a clip of Alyssa’s interview with Speaker Pelosi.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.Listen to the Hysteria Election Day PlaylistGet involved at fairfight.com/lfgvMichelle Obama says she's a 'little angry' at the hesitation to vote for Harris (NPR 10/26)What Is Usha Vance Thinking? (The Cut 10/28)In three-hour Rogan interview, Trump reveals 'biggest mistake' (BBC 10/26)Harris will not appear on Joe Rogan podcast, her campaign says (Reuters 10/24)Melania Trump makes rare campaign appearance at New York City rally (The Hill 10/27)

MSNBC’s Joy Reid joins Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco for the pre-election final stretch. They break down Ron DeSantis’ latest voter intimidation schemes, new data illustrating the consequences of Dobb’s decisions, and Trump’s never-ending mission to antagonize the Exonerated Central Park 5. The ladies are feeling petty about WNBA referees and JD Vance’s marriage, but luckily, Barack Obama on the campaign trail is keeping them sane.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.Florida official says DeSantis’s office ordered him to threaten TV stations over abortion ads (The Hill 10/21)Infant mortality in the U.S. worsened after Supreme Court limited abortion access (LA Times 10/21)Exonerated Central Park Five sue Trump for defamation over debate remarks (Washington Post 10/21)Giuliani assets will transfer to Georgia election workers he defamed (WaPo 10/22)

Are the 2024 election results written in the stars? Not quite, but Chani Nicholas joins to share what we have in store for the rest of the year from an astrological perspective. Then, a round of applause for Kamala Harris, who is nailing her media strategy and leaving no stone unturned. Meanwhile, Trump is barely functioning and abandoning his base in the desert. Finally, in Sanity Corner, Alyssa is loving Fresh Air, and Erin is feeling petty about climate change’s impact on seasonal fashion.  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.Harris brings a bit of Trump into her rally to try to show him as ‘unhinged’ (NPR 10/14)Harris Says She Would Form Bipartisan Council of Advisers (NYT 10/11)‘Absolute chaos’ as Trump supporters ‘left stranded’ after Coachella rally hit by assassination scare (Independent 10/14)Trump sways and bops to music for 39 minutes in bizarre town hall episode (Washington Post 10/14)Sheehy’s plan for education includes throwing Department of Ed ‘in the trash’ (Daily Montanan 10/14)ICYMI: Eric Hovde Unveils Hovde Plan: Cuts to Social Security, Medicare & Veterans’ Benefits (Wisdems 10/9)

OG feminist blogger Jessica Valenti joins Erin Ryan to cover the latest abortion across the country, from Ron DeSantis’ fascist abuse of government resources to fight Florida’s 4th Amendment to the dueling abortion ballot measures in Nebraska. Then, an interview with trailblazing abortion provider Dr. Warren Hern about his legacy and the future of reproductive care. Finally, a conversation with Senator Laphonza Butler about her historic term representing California in the Senate and her friendship with Vice President Harris.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.Support disaster relief efforts for Hurricane Helene and Milton  votesaveamerica.com/reliefHelp elect climate champions votesaveamerica.com/climate/Nebraska Supreme Court allows competing abortion measures on November ballot (NBC 9/13)DeSantis administration threatens local TV station for airing abortion rights campaign ads (The Independent 10/7)DeSantis says state investigating abortion ‘petitions on behalf of dead people’ (Miami Herald 9/9)Husband-of-the-Year Alert: Melania Trump Says the Ex-President “Lets Her Believe” in Abortion Rights (as He Decimates Them for Others) (Vanity Fair 10/7)Don’t Fall for Melania’s Misdirection (Abortion, Everyday 10/4)Nebraska Supreme Court allows competing abortion measures on November ballot (NBC 9/13)

The vice presidential candidates faced off on Tuesday night, and Erin and Alyssa have thoughts about Vance’s abortion nonsense and Walz’s better-than-anticipated performance. Then Erin takes us on the final segment of our Get In Losers We Are Going Voting tour to meet some incredible ladies running down the ballot. And this week, we are feeling petty that the rats of NYC got free birth control before we did.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. Support disaster relief efforts for Hurricane Helene votesaveamerica.com/heleneHelp elect climate champions votesaveamerica.com/climate/Vance and Walz face off in civil and policy-focused VP debate (CNN)Walz highlights Harris improvements on climate change while slamming Trump (CNN)IVF will be covered by insurance for many Californians after Newsom signs bill (LA Times)​​Judge strikes down Georgia ban on abortions, allowing them to resume beyond 6 weeks into pregnancy (AP)

Erin and Alyssa go “back to school” to discuss voucher fuckery and other education issues on the ballot at a state level. Then, activist and host of Crooked’s This Land podcast, Rebecca Nagle joins to share about her new book, By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native Land. Finally, Sani-Petty (Chappell Roan’s refusal to endorse a candidate and not letting Mark Robinson’s staffer get away with this). 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 NotesHelp Clear Teacher’s Wishlists: https://www.getyourteachon.com/clearthelistRebecca Nagle: By the Fire We Carry: The Generations-Long Fight for Justice on Native LandTrump says if he wins, women would ‘no longer be thinking about abortion’ (LA Times 9/21)Gretchen Whitmer calls Trump ‘deranged’ after comments on abortion (The Guardian 9/22)How the Republican War on Women Extends to Voting Rights (The New Republic 9/23)Nebraska Voters To Decide On Veto Referendum For Education Scholarship Program‌ (Zenger News 9/17)Private Schools, Public Money: School Leaders Are Pushing Parents to Exploit Voucher Programs (Pro Publica 1/31)School Vouchers Were Supposed to Save Taxpayer Money. Instead They Blew a Massive Hole in Arizona’s Budget. (January 7/16)Meet Michele Morrow, the Mark Robinson-Endorsed GOP Nominee for North Carolina State Superintendent Who Wants to Put Bible Studies in Public Schools (American Bridge 8/13)Governor Newsom signs legislation to limit the use of smartphones during school hours (gov.ca.gov 9/23)Governor Healey, Attorney General Campbell Issue Guidance on Addressing Hate and Bias in K-12 Schools (mass.gov 9/19)

Trump and Vance campaign language reflects Andrew Tate’s misogynistic word vomit; Republican Senators blocked The Right to IVF Act; and more in news. Then, Sani-Petty (Diddy is absolutely disgusting, and dancer Michaela Mabinty DePrince is terribly missed). Finally, we talk to some incredible candidates that need our votes this fall: Sen. Kristen McDonald Rivet of Michigan, Rep. Andrea Salinas of Oregon, and Rep. Diamond Staton Williams of North Carolina. 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.votesaveamerica.com/voteKristen McDonald RivetAndrea SalinasDiamond Staton-WilliamsTwitter/X: He-Man Woman Hater's ClubThe Trump Campaign’s Rhetoric About Women Sounds a Lot Like Andrew Tate’s (Wired 8/28)The latest: J.D. Vance Admits He’s Telling Racist Lies for Attention (TNR 9/16/24)Watch: Trump Goes on Truly Incoherent Rant When Asked About Childcare (TNR 9/5/24)Trump told nephew to let his disabled son die, then move to Florida, book says (The Guardian)Senate Republicans Block I.V.F. Protection Bill a Second Time, Breaking With Trump (NYT  9/17)Nebraska Supreme Court allows competing abortion measures on November ballot (NBC 9/13)Louisiana governor signs bill classifying abortion pills as controlled substances into law (ABC 5/24)

Vice President Kamala Harris debated senile angry man Donald Trump, and Akilah Hughes joins to dish all about it. Then, Akilah tells us all about her new podcast, Rebel Spirit — required listening if you went to a school with a racist mascot. Finally, Sani-Petty (the WNBA needs kids clothes!). Show NotesAkilah Hughes: Instagram, Twitter, Rebel Spirit podcastTrump repeats the false claim that Democrats support abortion 'after birth' in debate (NPR 9/10)Harris presses a more forceful case against Trump than Biden did on abortion, economy and democracy (AP 9/10)5 key takeaways from the first Harris-Trump presidential debate (NBC 9/10)Taylor Swift endorsement (Instagram)Trump will say anything about abortion to get elected (The Hill Op-Ed 9/8)Vance says Trump would veto a national abortion ban (NBC 8/24) 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. 

Josie Duffy Rice of What A Day joins while Alyssa takes vacation! The Harris-Walz numbers make us cautiously optimistic, JD Vance is scared of childless teachers (...?), and Nancy Pelosi is a political chess master. Then, Megan Gailey and Kara Klenk join to discuss “sharenting,” and the ethics of parents posting their kids on social media. Finally, Sani-Petty (Trump needs glasses, and the U.S. Open and the Paralympics can cure our post-Olympics depression).  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 NotesJosie Duffy Rice, What A DayKara Klenk: thatsmesseduplive.comMegan Gailey: Sports Bitches Harris’ momentum continues as she ties with Trump in these swing states (NPR 8/26)Kamala Harris sets fundraising record with $540m after DNC (Aljazeera 8/26) “I Just Want Women To Have More Choices”: Senator JD Vance, Who Has Likened Abortion To Murder (Vanity Fair 8/25)J.D. Vance Blames Staff for Disastrous Doughnut-Shop Visit (Intelligencer 8/28)Trump campaign staff had altercation with official at Arlington National Cemetery (NPR 8/27)Is Ben Affleck Hanging Out With a Kennedy? (The Cut)How a New Law Could Change the World of Child Influencers (Rolling Stone 7/5/24)Parenting influencers speak out as new law designed to protect kids featured on social media goes into effect (GMA 7/3/24)“If you dance, your problems go away” (TikTok) A Marketplace of Girl Influencers Managed by Moms and Stalked by Men (NYT 2/25/24)Lavish dorm rooms – like the one belonging to Kansas City Chiefs heiress at SMU – becomes big business for designers (WFAA 8/28)The Really Long Good-bye: Helicopter Parents in the College Years (BU)

In news: Trump’s counterprogramming to the Democratic National Convention is a bust, and abortion’s rebrand to “reproductive freedom” is genius. Then, Michigan Sen. Mallory McMorrow and Julissa Arce join to discuss the party that is the DNC, from Chicago and the couch. Finally, Sani-Petty (JK Rowling has finally shut up, and white women can’t read the room sometimes).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 NotesSen. Mallory McMorrow: Twitter, InstagramJulissa Arce: Twitter, Instagram  Trumpworld’s DNC counter-programming plans revealed (Independent 8/19)House GOP investigators accuse Biden of ‘impeachable conduct’ in long-awaited report (Politico 8/19)The Democratic Party Is Now the Real “Freedom” Caucus (The New Republic 8/19)How Kamala Harris Took ‘Freedom’ Back from the GOP (Time 8/17)Live DNC Updates: AP News, NBC NewsFrom a 'wake' to 'Mardi Gras': With Harris, the Democratic convention is a hot ticket (NBC 8/8)The Sound of Silence? J.K. Rowling Has Not Tweeted in 12 Blissful Days (them 8/19)

Erin Ryan is BACK from maternity leave! She and Alyssa Mastromonaco talk about American Dad Tim Walz, creep JD Vance (and his drag history), and how Trump’s relevance is getting drowned out by Democrats’ joy. Then, Lt. Gov. of Minnesota Peggy Flanagan joins to discuss midwestern vibes, her longtime political relationship with the new Democratic VP pick, and how she just might become the first indigenous woman to be an American state governor. Finally, Sani-Petty: Julia Child and Love Island USA are saving our souls these days.  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 NotesLt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan: Twitter, InstagramTim Walz, Doug Emhoff, and the Nice Men of the Left - An election defined by two very different kinds of guys. (Intelligencer, by Rebecca Traister)The Meme-ification of Tim Walz - The Internet’s dad du jour is proof of America’s longing for a cheerful, competent, moral–and fun–kind of manliness. (Esquire, by our very own EGR)Joy Ride: Upbeat Dems Are Spreading Optimism to a Divided (and Newly Delighted) Nation (Vanity Fair 8/9)Biden Made Trump Bigger. Harris Makes Him Smaller. (NYT Op-Ed, by Ezra Klein 8/11)Vance looks to turn tables on Walz: He’s the one being ‘weird’ (CNN 8/12)Republicans who think ‘Tampon Tim’ is an insult are actually Walz’s best publicists (The Guardian 8/10)‘Policy attack dog’ or ‘creepy’? Vance’s plane incident with Harris adds to his weird factor (The Independent 8/8)Report: Trump calls Harris a "bitch" (Axios 8/10)Team USA has women to thank for more than half of its Olympic medals (NPR 8/12)Paris 2024 Paralympics - Latest News, Schedules & Results (Olympics) This Classic Julia Child Show Is Available to Stream for the Very First Time (Food & Wine) The French Chef with Julia Child (PBS)

Samantha Bee is back to co-host with Alyssa one last time! They discuss Tim Walz joining the Harris 2024 campaign, Usha Vance’s response to her husband JD’s “childless cat lady” comment, and more in news. Then, in Sani-Petty, Sam and Alyssa ponder RFK Jr.’s dead bear in Central Park (the brain worm is real). Finally, Alyssa interviews epic down-the-ballot candidates — Anna Thomas (of PA), Sarah Henry (of FL), Eva Burch (of AZ), and Dallas Harris (of NV) — about the stakes of their local races. Next week: Erin’s back!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 NotesAnna Thomas - Pennsylvania Sarah Henry - Florida Eva Burch - Arizona Dallas Harris - Nevada Get involved: votesaveamerica.com/2024Samantha Bee: podcast, SubstackGov. Tim Walz Signature AccomplishmentsThe best 'big dad energy' jokes about Gov. Tim Walz: List (FOX9) 'Kamala caved': Trump and his allies cast the Walz pick as liberal overload (NBC)Donald Trump Claims Tim Walz Will 'Unleash HELL ON EARTH' (HuffPost)Fun Alyssa story from 2008: Behind the Scenes of the Vice-Presidential Selection Process (NYT)Usha Vance tries to defend her husband's 'childless cat ladies' comment (NPR)Doug Emhoff, Husband of Kamala Harris, Acknowledges Long-Ago Affair (NYT)Womens Sports and the Olympics: The 19th, Yahoo! Sports, TheSkimm, pommel horse king STEVEJD called Simone Biles “weak” for leaving the Tokyo Olympics (TikTok)RFK Jr. admits to dumping a dead bear in Central Park, solving a decade-old mystery (NPR)