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• Shutdown for What

  The Republican-run government has shut down, Trump is using misinformation to blame Democrats, and Erin and Alyssa explain what’s at stake. Then they dive into Ezra Klein’s recent bad takeapalooza, on everything from Charlie Kirk’s legacy to pro-life Democrats. And, of course, there’s the latest Epstein files news, some races to watch in Virginia, and a big week for creeps, overall. They wrap up in the Sanity Corner with a discussion about their excitement for Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning and a petty roast of Ivanka Trump’s Instagram.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast. Explaining the G.O.P.’s Misleading Talking Point on the Looming Shutdown (NYT 9/29)Ta-Nehisi Coates on Bridging Gaps vs. Drawing Lines (NYT 9/28)RFK Jr. launches FDA review of abortion pill (ABC News 9/24)Musk, Thiel and Bannon named in Epstein docs released by Dems (Axios 9/26)Elon Musk’s Father Accused of Child Sexual Abuse (NYT 9/25)Money manager Howard Rubin detained in sex trafficking case after feds cite hitman threat (CNBC 9/26)Ryan Walters steps down as Oklahoma schools chief to lead anti-teachers union group (The 19th News 9/26)The State of Our Nation: Gauging Americans’ political opinions in 2025 (The 19th* 9/25) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• This F*cking Guy: Ghislaine Maxwell

  Erin and Alyssa dive into the past of Epstein’s right hand woman: Ghislaine Maxwell. From her father Robert Maxwell’s shady business endeavors and questionable death, to schmoozing her way to the upper echelons of Manhattan’s elite social scene, to trafficking minors for the most famously despicable sex pest of all time, this may be our most depraved, power-hungry pervert yet. Episode sources:https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-59733623https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/1992/3/the-sinking-of-captain-bobhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-59733623https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/1992/3/the-sinking-of-captain-bobhttps://archive.vanityfair.com/article/1992/3/the-sinking-of-captain-bobhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jun/28/ghislaine-maxwell-jeffrey-epstein-sentencing-abusehttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-59733623https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/aug/10/jeffrey-epstein-life-profilehttps://nymag.com/nymetro/news/people/n_7912/https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2020/08/ghislaine-maxwell-jeffrey-epstein-birthday-gifthttps://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/article220097825.htmlhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/aug/10/jeffrey-epstein-dead-prison-report-latesthttps://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/12/labor-secretary-alex-acosta-is-resigning-as-pressure-mounts-from-jeffrey-epstein-case.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/30/business/david-boies-pottinger-jeffrey-epstein-videos.htmlhttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-59733623https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-59736227https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-59527051https://abcnews.go.com/US/dramatic-testimony-alleged-epstein-victim-carolyn-recounts-maxwells/story?id=81612421https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/10/17/jeffrey-epstein-survivor-death-overdose-florida-carolyn-andriano/71221137007/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cyvn7ee3539ohttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdd3pe6189gohttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/justice-department-releases-transcripts-of-its-interviews-with-ghislaine-maxwellhttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/czd049y2qymohttps://www.justice.gov/storage/audio-files/Interview%20Transcript/Interview%20Transcript%20-%20Maxwell%202025.07.24-cft%20(Redacted).pdfhttps://www.justice.gov/storage/audio-files/Interview%20Transcript/Interview%20Transcript%20-%20Maxwell%202025.07.25-cft%20(Redacted).pdf Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• Candace Owens is Not Your Friend

  Candace Owens and her conspiracy theories are propelling her to the top of the podcast charts, and Erin and Alyssa are here to remind you of her ultra-conservative, racist, and wildly problematic past. They also dive into Trump’s dangerous “Autism Announcement,” how Kentucky’s 50/50 custody law is harming women and children, and the Department of Education’s plans for the Semiquincentennial. Then a discussion of MAGA Cosmo-wannabe Evie Magazine’s pop culture to conservative BS pipeline.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.How ICE Raids Are Making It Easier for Civilian Men to Assault Immigrant Women (Teen Vogue 9/22)Divorce Plunged in Kentucky. Equal Custody for Fathers Is a Big Reason Why. (WSJ 9/6)Education Dept. partners with conservative groups for civics programming (WaPo 9/17)A Fact-Check on Trump’s Claims About Tylenol, Vaccines and Autism (NYT 9/22)Trump blames Tylenol for autism. Science doesn't back him up (NPR 9/22) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• The War on They

  One week after the death of Charlie Kirk, Erin and Alyssa discuss how the media, elected officials, and FBI Director Kash Patel have (mis)handled the ongoing investigation. They also catch up on the latest Epstein files news, Proposition 50 in California, and New Mexico’s unprecedented new childcare initiative. Then they discuss the thorny taboos and ethics surrounding commercial surrogacy. The episode wraps up in the sanity corner with a chat about The Summer I Turned Pretty finale and some gossip about Elizabeth Gilbert’s controversial new memoir.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.Groypers, Helldivers 2, Furries: What Do the Messages Left by Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Killer Actually Mean? (Vanity Fair 9/12)Exclusive: Leaked Messages from Charlie Kirk Assassin (Ken Klippenstein 9/16)3 takeaways from Kash Patel’s tense oversight hearing (PBS 9/16)FBI Director Kash Patel's social media messaging draws critics during Kirk investigation (CBS 9/15)Here’s how Newsom’s maps are already changing California’s congressional races (Cal Matters 9/16)Belgian Authorities Say $10 Million Supply of Birth Control Has Not Yet Been Destroyed (NY Times 9/12)Senate GOP defeats Schumer’s Epstein gambit (Politico 9/10)New Mexico is the first state to promise free child care for all families (AP News 9/11)The Baby Died. Whose Fault Is It? (Wired 9/3)Commercial Surrogacy: An Overview (PMC 12/29/22) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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• Zero F*cks Harris w. Errin Haines

  Editor at large of The 19th* News, Errin Haines, joins to discuss the unexpected candor of Kamala Harris’ upcoming book, the latest consequences of RFK Jr.'s quackery, and the upcoming WNBA playoffs. They wrap up in the Sanity corner with a celebration of pumpkin spice latte season, the Stud Budz, and E. Jean Carroll’s latest win in court. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.Note: This episode was recorded before Charlie Kirk was shot. Meme coins and misogyny: What the dildo-throwing trend at WNBA games can teach us (The 19th* 8/18)Sky's Angel Reese trade rumors gain steam with stunning quote from WNBA exec (Sporting News 9/9)HHS responds to report about autism and acetaminophen (NPR 9/6)The new COVID vaccine rules leave parents with more questions than answers (The 19th* 9/2)Kamala Harris opens up on the 'recklessness' of Biden's re-election bid (NBC 9/10) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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