American Fever Dream

Hosts: Milly & Alise Topics: We all know the movie “Blonde” is based off the fictional book about Marylin Monroe, but did it really need to be a Republican anti-abortion ad? Netflix is at it again with releasing “Dahmer - Monster: the Jeffery Dahmer Story” and decided to categorize it under LGBTQ content. Circling back from Tuesday’s round of Fuck, Marry, Banish (or Arrest), Alise and Milly explai...

Hosts: Amanda, Sami, Kaitlin Topics: Why Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s first days of oral arguments were so satisfying How Democrats are embracing sinister abortion messaging to drive suburban women to the polls John Fetterman: John Wick of Pennsylvania? BoltsMag.org: https://boltsmag.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Milly, Amanda, Alise  Topics:  Herschel Walker paid for a girlfriend’s abortion despite being anti-choice Kanye West’s manic escalation on full display with “White Lives Matter” Paris Fashion Week stunt  Elon Musk meddles in Ukrainian affairs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Sami Topics: Kim K has to cough up $1.2 million to the SEC. Here’s why she probably couldn’t care less The Supreme Court’s awkward, historic, and slightly nauseating fall semester Sure looks like Donald Trump just invited his supporters to hurt Mitch McConnell. Will the party hit back? Unlikely. A interview with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse. For more, subscribe to EXTRA, EXTRA with Sa...

Hosts: Amanda, Alise, Ginny Hogan Topics: Awaiting a full assessment of Hurricane Ian’s destruction Marjorie Taylor Greene is back on the dating market Ginni Thomas is talking to the January 6th committee Midterms debrief 40 days out, with a focus on the Pennsylvania and Georgia governor races New data shows COVID vaccination did impact periods. Should women have been offered more information at t...

Hosts: Amanda, Sami, Kaitlin Topics: Why conservative groups are trying to stop Biden’s student debt forgiveness program Texas’s top law enforcement officer fled from a subpoena. We peel back the layers on *just how bad* Ken Paxton is for Texas and the rule of law (vote for Rochelle Garza for Texas AG on Nov. 8!) The Jan. 6 committee postponed the hearing because of Hurricane Ian. Or did they? We...

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise Republicans have unleashed their newest boogeyman Analyzing the candidates in Arizona’s Senate race (Sen. Mark Kelly vs. Blake Masters) Why does the young far-right idolize Ted Kaczynski The ongoing protests in Iran and how the government is suppressing women’s fight Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Cristen Conger Topics: Cristen discusses her deep dive into the history and present of women, culture, and conspiracy theories. Why do Joe Rogan bros get all the coverage when there are literal far-right wellness influencers? How conspiracy theories target women and play on vulnerabilities around femininity and motherhood The direct line between anti-ERA activism and the Tiktok girl...

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise Topics: Our most basic Fall confessions Trump has a series of delightful losses, including a $250 million civil lawsuit in New York and a hand-picked special master who didn’t get the corruption memo How the Adam Levine cheating scandal mirrors a larger conversation around gender dynamics What’s getting us through the week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Hosts: Amanda Duberman, Amanda Brown Lierman Topics: Amanda Brown Lierman (Obama WH, DNC, executive director of Supermajority) joins to share a game plan for the next 50 days (!) until the midterms Why some of the most effective organizing has nothing to do with phone calls to strangers (stay with us) How to influence the midterms with Supermajority to win key races in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan,...

Hosts: Milly, Alise Topics: The entire population of Puerto Rico lost water and power due to Hurricane Fiona. What has and hasn’t happened since Hurricane Maria to make this tragedy worse? Adnan Syed’s conviction has been overturned. What does this mean for his future, and for the family of Hae Min Lee? We reflect on the problematic elements of the 2014 phenomenon “Serial” and how society costumes...

Hosts: Amanda, Sami Topics: The Queen’s funeral marks the end of wall-to-wall coverage in the UK and the US. We appreciate – and critique – the compulsory mourning. Why the United States is also fixated on the coverage The Senate is delaying an important vote on same-sex marriage. They have an explanation - but we’re not buying it Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Alise Topics: Ron DeSantis had migrants abducted from Texas and flown to Martha’s Vineyard. Will he pay for his cruelty? Unlikely. The Republican strategy behind Lindsey Graham’s 15-week abortion ban. Will voters fall for it? Unpacking the week in pop culture, from hysterical reactions to “The Little Mermaid” to the nationwide shutdown for Queen Elizabeth’s death Learn more a...

Hosts: Amanda, Sami The hosts interview members and friends of the Biden White House to discuss a signature legislative achievement ahead of the midterm elections. Featuring interviews with Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm, OMB Director Shalanda Young, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (New Mexico), and White House Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy Learn...

Hosts: Sami Sage & Malcolm Gladwell Topics: Malcolm Gladwell starts off by sharing the inception of Revisionist History and the idea behind his "Magic Wand Experiments" theory. Sami dives into The Triplicate System, its original purpose, and how it can either benefit or hinder todays healthcare system. Malcolm introduces his new series "I Hate The Ivy League". Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Hosts: Amanda, Alise, Sami Topics: Reacting to the death of Queen Elizabeth II and the aftermath. Who decides what’s “appropriate” when a controversial public figure dies? What to expect from King Charles’ reign. Is he the royal climate activist the world needs? Why the speculation about why Trump is in D.C. might be overblown Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts: Milly, Amanda Topics: The Queen has passed away. What happens in the UK now? Breaking down “Operation London Bridge” Why the school year began with teacher’s strikes across the nation – and the future of education of teachers aren’t valued The racist uproar over the blockbuster Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones series What’s getting us through the week Learn more about your ad choices....

Hosts: Amanda, Alise, Kaitlin Topics: Revealing the gems from Hillary Clinton’s press tour and why she’s the Barbie of politics (in a good way… stay with us…) A federal judge in New Mexico finally wields the 14th amendment to remove an insurrectionist from office! Does this change the game for participants in elected office? Reflecting on Serena Williams’ legacy and making the (easy) case for why...

Hosts: Amanda, Sami, Milly, Alise Topics: Alise debriefs on her midwestern summer vacation and the top three stories that broke through her news fast How Joe Biden reclaimed “Brandon” Breaking down public drama surrounding Olivia Wilde, Florence Pugh, Harry Styles, and Shia Labeouf Analyzing which elements of the story – and its popularity – are sexist and which have nothing to do with gender Lear...

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Rae Sanni Topics: We bring in September by debating whether JLo actually bans Virgos from her sets. Would she be justified in doing so? The big Trump Mar-a-Lago debrief you’ve been waiting for: breaking down the DOJ’s 36-page clap back and analyzing the mess of documents on the floor. Plus, Milly reveals her own Mar-a-Lago secret. New data shows single women have more wealth...

Hosts: Amanda, Kate Smith, Senior Director of News Content, Planned Parenthood Topics: South Carolina’s late-night abortion vote takes a disappointing turn How the decline of local news has made it harder to communicate the impact of local government on reproductive access Why anti-abortion candidates are hiding from their extreme stances Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Camille, Bridget Topics: Debriefing on last week's visit from Senator Gilibrand and Milly Tamarez's night at the VMAs Why hasn't Taylor Swift made more forceful statements on reproductive rights? A broader conversation about approaching political progress via caution vs. confrontation - and why stan culture may soon meet its end How can we respect older generations in politic...

Hosts: Amanda, Amanda Litman Topics: Amanda Litman, co-founder of Run For Something, joins for our regular debrief on the elected positions progressives need now to avoid another Roe-level shock in the future Why it’s actually a pretty big problem that the US government is made up of mostly old people What election subversion attempts will look like in 2024 Why you and your friends should run for...

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Danielle Moodie Topics: Biden’s modest student debt cancellation prompts whines about “fairness” from the party bankrolling tax cheats Why we should stop justifying student debt forgiveness and force conversations about corporate greed instead How opposition to student debt relief mirrors a coordinated, sinister effort to undermine and defund public education Learn more abou...

Hosts: Amanda, Milly, Kirsten Gillibrand Topics: New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (!) joins to reflect on the Senate’s hard-won victories throughout the Biden administration, from climate policy to health care prices to infrastructure. She shares the emotion behind her viral speech urging men to join women in the fight for reproductive rights and discusses how the Supreme Court’s Roe decision h...