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Sometimes we have to release our rage. That's what we're doing today. More and more of us feel more broken than ever and it is not our fault. We're living through the very scenarios we were called paranoid for worrying about. The exhaustion isn't just bone-deep anymore. It's soul-deep. There's something uniquely devastating about watching systems fail us in real time. We followed the rules. Got th...

It's Emily's birthday week (the big 4-0). And we are talking about some big life lessons that Emily has learned in her four decades on the planet. But because we love diversions we also dive into whether TikTok is gonna get banned and the most bananas brief Donald Trump has ever written. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-n...

This the season to talk about resolutions. But what if we just said what we want more of and less of instead? Plus how to make a civic resolution and our 2025 political predictions from astrologer Ophira Edut.  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Welcome to yet another rousing debate about equality! There's this trend happening on TikTok where women film their husband's when they tell them they can't pay their part of the mortgage this month. And the apparent goal is for the men to say, "don't worry about it...why would you ever worry about it." It's another social media trend that is promoting the idea that women should be in a position w...

Emily and Jo dive into the phenomenon of Ballerina Farm, the widely followed brand led by Hannah Nealman. They discuss the brand's recent PR successes, including features in both Evie magazine and the New York Times. While exploring the appeal of Nealman's lifestyle, they also critique the underlying political messages and the unrealistic portrayal of traditional roles. They touch on the broader c...

We hear a lot about how it takes a village to have a happy, successful and healthy life. But where is this village? How do you find it and once you find it how do you keep it? Join us for this powerful exploration of modern community building and learn how to create the support system you've always wanted. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art...

Emily has three theories on why Trump has put alleged sex trafficker Matt Gaetz forward for the post of Attorney General and we are getting into them all. What are the implications of the nomination and potential impacts on the government? What will Trump's favorite lap dog do in the role and why is it more important than ever not to check out of the news. To help we're revealing our own news diet...

It's morning in America friends and we're all feeling pretty crappy. Or at least half the country is.  What we know so far is that Donald Trump will be the 47th president, Republicans will take the Senate and the House is still up for grabs.  What does this mean? How do we move forward? How do we keep hope alive?   Let's talk about how to take care of yourself first and foremost and then let's get...

We are hopeful. We are optimistic. Yes, this might be the longest day of the past four years, but we will all get through it together. On this election day Emily and Jo are choosing to look forward with a smile, with some laughter and with an entire sheet cake in their bellies. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my...

We've seen an explosion of ads and memes this week trying to empower conservative women to vote in secret and differently than their husbands. It's both effective and also a sad commentary on the world we have to live in right now. Today we're joined by Tia Levings, author of A Well-trained Wife: My Escape From Christian Patriarchy. While she was still living within the Christian patriarchy Tia wa...

To say that this is an election season all about gender would be an understatement. But why? And what does it actually mean? Both men and women are shifting their political loyalties at record-breaking rates. Emily and Jo are diving deep into the man-o-sphere and the world of bro-casters to try to understand it all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at h...

The right has done a bang-up job of courting the "wellness vote," in the past year by using that contingent's desire for lax vaccine mandates as their Trojan horse. But those folks are being bamboozled. The majority of the Project 2025 documents promote things that the wellness crew is staunchly against. We're going to read exactly what they plan to do to add more toxins to our food and drinking w...

The pipeline from wellness curious to rightwing mouthpiece is very real and very dangerous. Vulnerable people, especially women, are being drawn into right-wing ideologies through wellness messaging. Today’s political propaganda is very regularly disguising itself as wellness advice and all of this misinformation will have serious consequences for women's health. The political indoctrination gets...

Because Emily and Jo were among the small cohort of people tuning into the vice presidential debate they felt like they had to do a podcast about it. So who won the battle between America's favorite uncle and our country's creepiest cousin? We're still not sure, but we do know that every woman in this country should be armed with their very own man-mute button. Sign up for Ripple here . Join Emily...

The Internet is rife with misinformation and despair. One of the bright shining beacons of hope online is Sharon McMahon and her @SharonSaysSo Instagram account that offers fact-based information from the former history and government teacher. And now Sharon has a new book, The Small and the Mighty, which celebrates some of the unsung heroes of American history. Sharon brings us happiness and hope...

The RFK Jr. affair scandal is not just gossip; it has serious implications for journalism. It's also so juicy and just plain WEIRD. In this episode, hosts Emily Amick and Jo Piazza delve into the RFK Jr. affair, exploring its implications on journalism, media ethics, and gender dynamics. They discuss the salacious details of the affair, the role of media in shaping narratives, and the impact on jo...

What does it mean to Americans when a woman dies during pregnancy? Do we actually care? Do we engage in law making and political decision making with a default posture of … not wanting women to die?  Because women are dying right now under circumstances where doctors should  be able to save their lives.  Are we going to allow this? This is reality, not some political spin and we are the ones who h...

We cannot be fooled by any rhetoric from the Trump campaign about supporting IVF. It is all double speak and smoke and mirrors. Republicans are already on the path to blocking IVF. 46 Republicans in the Senate  voted against the Right to IVF Act this week. We need to be armed with the facts. Here are the receipts and the realities.  For more political commentary and news that actually soothes your...

From Taylor Swift's surprise endorsement to Kamala hitting Trump where it hurts (his crowd size and wallet) we've got thoughts and all the feelings about the first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. For more political commentary and news that actually soothes your soul and gives you hope subscribe to the @Emilyinyourphone substack here . You can follow Jo at Over the Influence . See Pr...