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On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Jenneh Rishe, founder of the Endo Co. and author of Part of You, Not All of You, to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-host: @lifeabove_illness, Jenneh Rishe Topics: Jenneh’s journey to creating Endo Co. Sharing how being a Black woman affected her diagnosis The biggest myths about endometriosis. Advice for people with uteruses on how they can advocate for their health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Who will be part of Trump’s jury in Georgia? How influencers are introducing women to the conservative agenda through anti-birth control misinformation The sneaky ways people like Peter Thiel and Ben Shapiro are pulling millennial and Gen Z women toward the far-right movement The disingenuous feminism of the “Trad Wife” nostalgia This episode was guest hosted by Ginny Hogan (IG: @ginnyhogan_ ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: What to know about Fani Willis, the Georgia DA about to indict Donald Trump The cringiest moments from Republican Coachella Has Vivek Ramaswamy dethroned Ron DeSantis as the 2024 alternative to Trump Are Men OK? We unpack an important update in the Zuckerberg-Musk cage fight that never was Plus, Amanda Zurawski (@aceiswild) returns with updates about her lawsuit against the state of Texas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Kelsey Lindell, founder and CEO of Misfit Media, to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-host: @kelsey_lindell, Kelsey Lindell Topics: Three white men charged with assault after Montgomery Riverfront Brawl. Lizzo’s response to the allegations made against her. A new lawsuit targets Fashion diversity efforts. Texas A&M reaches $1 million settlement with Black journalism professor Simone Biles returns to gymnastics and wins 2023 U.S. Classic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: The Montgomery Brawl was everything everywhere all at once What Joe Biden should learn from this week’s reproductive rights-related election in Ohio Can Dems keep the Senate in 2024? We look at the map and discuss the most anticipated races What the girly pop economy of summer 2023 (Eras, Renaissance, Barbie) tells us about the state of feminism Tory Lanez gets 10 years in prison for shooting Megan The Stallion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re joined by Karine Jean-Pierre, White House Press Secretary Topics: The first time she met President Biden (while working for President Obama)! The moment she learned she would be the next White House Press Secretary What are the most fun days to work at the White House? Her proudest moments of the Biden Administration (so far) Her go-to wind-down routine after a particularly eventful press conference Why she wants to advise Milly on her dating life Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Dominique Fluker, Essence’s contributing lifestyle editor and writer of the viral article: Living The #SoftLife: Here’s Why Black Women Are Rejecting The Harmful “Strong Black Woman” Trope. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-host: @dominiquebfluker, Dominique Fluker Topics: The story behind Dominique’s journey to writing about the #SoftLife. How the soft life isn’t one size fits all. The Barriers to the soft life. 3 ways to tap into the soft life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is single. Where should he mingle? How likely is it that Trump will serve prison time? And can he serve as president from jail? Here’s what it might look like. Lizzo is accused of workplace harassment but denies any wrongdoing. We unpack the complicated nature of the allegations. Claire Watkins, staff writer with @justwomenssports, analyzes the Women's World Cup so far and why people are worried about the USWNT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: The shocking reason a Georgia city council member accused her Vietnamese American colleague of being “un-American” and “failing” as a citizen A Republican congressman absolutely loses his shit on a group of teenage Senate pages. Which two congressmen had a bathroom altercation about whether one of them is a “pussy?" Finally, we’ve all seen “Barbie” and offer our highs and lows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Betches SUP co-host Milly Tamarez to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-host: @milly_tamarez, Milly TamarezTopics: After watching the Barbie movie, Dr. Cadet and Milly chat about their takeaways. VP Harris delivers speech in Florida after school curriculum on slavery draws outrage. President Biden established a national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. School board in Missouri revokes anti-racism resolution placed in 2020. President Barbie, Issa Rae, opens up about her insecurities staring in the Barbie movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: How we’re handling this summer of record-breaking temperatures Reacting to the wildest moments from the House Oversight Committee hearing on potential extra-terrestrial life Do we think there are aliens? We take the question as far as it goes. What to expect if another Trump indictment drops this week Why Rudy Giuliani is back in the news Are Men OK? No, we mean it, is Mitch McConnell physically ok? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: “Barbie” wasn’t made for men – and they aren't handling it well! Unpacking the most unhinged reactions to a record-breaking weekend in cinema Vice President Kamala Harris makes a mid-summer visit to Florida – and we can’t get enough Jillian Curwin joins to discuss problematic depictions of little people in media, from the “Wonka” trailer to “Snow White’s” misguided attempt to reimagine the seven dwarfs Read Jillian’s article Little People Have A Big Problem With Hollywood at the link belowhttps://betches.com/willy-wonka-snow-white-dwarfism-representation/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Nell Diamond, founder and CEO of Hill House, to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-Host: @nelliediamond, Nell Diamond Topics: An update on the SAG-AFTRA strike and how the rules apply to non writers and actors. Carlee Russell’s case: What happened and how people are responding to the spreading rumors. Texas A&M interim dean resigns after university backtracks on hiring. 2019 Women’s World Cup champion Crystal Dunn returns to training 112 after the birth of her son. Jason Aldean releases the most contemptible song and music video (of all time?), “Small Town”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: FIFA moves the Women’s World Cup to bigger stadiums in response to record-breaking ticket demand Trump indictment watch resumes! Can the Former Guy effectively run for president in between the 4-6 trials he’ll have next year? Is “Barbie” too ruined by corporatization to be subversive? We have faith in Greta Gerwig. Are Men OK? Featuring mass shooting survivor Jason Aldean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ilana Glazer and Glennis Meagher, co-founders of Generator Collective, join to discuss how massively influential young voters can stay engaged with politics in a positive way while far-right politicians insist on hateful culture wars. Learn more at @generatorcollectiveOther topics: The Iowa caucuses are only six months away. But we just got a disturbing preview. Ilana Glazer introduced much of the internet to this shocking revelation about Ron DeSantis. Are DEI programs standing in the way of military victories? These members of Congress seem to think so. Are Men OK? Featuring Tommy Tuberville, who’s giving a PR spin to white supremacy while putting national security at risk. Just *how villainous* are the executives opposing a fair contract for writers and actors? Why Generator Collective wants you to “microdose democracy” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the second episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Cameron Oaks Rogers, host of the Freckled Foodie podcast, to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they're prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don't miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-Host: @FreckledFoodie, Cameron Oaks Rogers Topics: FDA approved first over-the-counter birth control pill. Keke Palmer and Gabrielle Union respond to controversy over being hot moms. Sha’Carri Richardson removes wig and wins the 100m in US Championship. Trump attempts to delay the start of classified documents trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Humans have officially entered a new era, according to this Canadian lake The drugs-in-the-White House-saga comes to a disappointing conclusion An actor breaks down what led to the SAG strike and when your favorite shows will start to dry up How worried should we be about Joe Manchin and the “No Labels” party? Kim Reynolds, gender traitor, oversees a ban on abortion in Iowa Are Men Ok? Featuring a Congressman banned from Wikipedia and a GOP candidate taking desperate measures to get to the debate stage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Which YouTuber is marketing a highly caffeinated beverage to children? Jonah Hill isn’t the first man to weaponize the language of therapy against their romantic partner. When is it acceptable – if not important – to publicly share private text messages? Leah Litman and Melissa Murray of our fave podcast “Strict Scrutiny” stop by to help us process a dizzying Supreme Court term, psychoanalyze Brett Kavanaugh, identify the pettiest Supreme Court justice, and share the push notification they’d share to every American’s phone. Let’s get back on those voicemails! Call (212) 287-5244‬ with questions, anecdotes, local tea, and any and all musings you want to hear us react to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the first episode of Soft Black Woman, presented by the Betches Sup. Every Friday, host Dr. Akilah Cadet unpacks trending news and what’s in the zeitgeist from a BIPOC perspective, inviting her smartest friends and amazing thinkers to discuss all things lifestyle + culture while sharing how they prioritize rest and joy in a world that constantly demands vigilance. Everyone is welcome to the “Soft Black Woman” club. Co-Host: @blairimani, Blair Imani Topics: Threads (Meta) Landmark Supreme Court decisions Jill Scott’s National Anthem performance Cori Bush v. MTG Tracy Chapman makes history Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Earth reaches its hottest temperature in recorded history. Why the internet needs a common text-based app. Will Threads be it? A new study shows there’s no good age to be a woman at work + how ageism impacts us throughout the decades Aubrey O’Day reveals an anecdote involving Don Jr and a gay club on Michael Cohen’s podcast Are Men Ok? The answer this week is: Yes! Why Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers is our king Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: The hosts are back to react to last week’s dizzying cascade of upsetting legal news! Behind the long and petty battle to outlaw affirmative action in colleges and universities Untangling the mysterious origins of the homophobic website designer case that just reversed protections for LGBTQ Americans Biden’s student loan hail mary. Better to try and fail to cancel student loans than never to have tried at all? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Co-hosted by Jordan Zaslow, the founder and executive director of Her Bold Move (@herboldmove) Reacting to Vice President Kamala Harris’s speech on abortion rights What’s STILL missing from the repro rights conversation one year after Dobbs Why don’t more women run for office? Hint: sexism is brutal. How speaking frankly about sexism in electoral politics can actually help launch more women into powerful positions The best ways to support your favorite up-and-coming politicians (Spoiler alert: going viral doesn’t do much) What we can do today to get more women elected in November 2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why the nation is transfixed by the avoidable tragedy of the OceanGate submersible The latest Supreme Court justice to exchange judicial favors for luxury vacations Unpacking a shocking display of men who are not okay this week, from vaccine scientists harassed by Joe Rogan to Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg agreeing to a “cage fight.” What is the nature of the abortion rights movement one year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade? Amanda Zurawski, a woman in Texas suing the state after nearly losing her life as a result of its abortion ban, details the aftermath of her life-threatening pregnancy loss and jumping into advocacy 10 days later. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode includes a huge announcement about the future of this podcast feed!Topics: The corporatization of Juneteenth and looking back on the ill-advised “Juneteenth ice cream” Unpacking – word for word – what it means to dismantle white supremacy Why is *real* intersectionality still missing from so much of the pop culture discourse? Our solve to that problem: Introducing “Soft Black Woman,” a new podcast by the Betches Sup and hosted by Dr. Cadet debuting in this feed on July 7! Every week in the Sup feed, Dr. Cadet will unpack big moments in news and media and invite amazing guests to discuss all things lifestyle + culture while sharing how they prioritize rest and joy in a world that constantly demands vigilance. Rest can be radical – so welcome to the “Soft Black Woman” club! Watch this space for the first episode premiering July 7 and follow Dr. Cadet on social at @ changecadet Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Ticketmaster will offer up-front pricing at more than 200 venues and festivals as part of Joe Biden’s plan to curb hidden fees. Miami Mayor Frances Suarez announced he’s running in the republican primary, aiming to become the first sitting mayor ever elected president. On Tuesday trump pled not guilty to 37 counts in federal court. Bill DeBlasio finally talked about dropping (and killing) the groundhog on Groundhog Day in 2014. Then they listen to a Voicemail about Rosa Delauro and a possible tattoo. Our voicemails are open! Keep us flush with your political questions, anecdotes, local tea, and more by calling (212) 287-5244‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: The new law, set to go into effect July 1, cracks down on immigration. Trump has been indicted by a grand jury in the Department of Justice regarding his mishandling of classified documents. Letitia James sued the anti-abortion group Red Rose Rescue. Fox News sent Tucker Carlson a cease and desist letter over his Twitter show which launched last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TOPICS: The first time Alex saw himself represented in media (“Boys Don’t Cry”) The problem of over vs. underrepresentation of trans people in film and TV Unpacking the right-wing fixation on LGBTQ young people Revisiting the 2021 documentary “Changing The Game,” which follows transgender teens navigating life and athletics in towns across the country Getting all the tea on “Chasing Chasing Amy,” a film directed by Sav Rogers and produced by Alex Schmider that revisits the iconic ‘90s film about a lesbian who falls for Ben Affleck Alex Schmider is the director of transgender representation at GLAAD and an award-nominated filmmaker. Follow him on social media at @anderfinn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Why the smokey skies in New York sent such a chilling message Trump indictment watch: the classified documents scandal may be about to explode Pat Robertson, who infused the Republican party with fundamentalist Christianity, dies at 93 Reacting to a new documentary exposing the abuses and political influence of the Duggar family The couple coordinating to outlaw abortion in Florida Another Would You Rather? involving the Roy family and Tom and Raquel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Could Democrats sabotage their edge with young voters? Mike Pence’s daily affirmations Why we need to take Nikki Haley’s “feminist” presidential campaign very, very seriously Greg Abbott’s unfortunately productive weekend Trump ruined their lives. Now they’re writing a romance novel together. Unpacking Taylor Swift’s Pride remarks Our voicemails are open! Keep us flush with your political questions, anecdotes, local tea, and more by calling (212) 287-5244‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rich white men and the newspapers they buy to feed their own egos… name a more iconic duo. But what’s different about this generation of wealthy media moguls? In honor of the end of HBO's Succession, and in the wake of VICE Media declaring bankruptcy, what better time to examine the individuals who are getting rich off their media empires... and killing journalism in the proess. In this throwback episode of EXTRA EXTRA from October, 2022, Sami Sage takes us on a tour of the many publishing-billionaires in power today and the media properties they wield to further their own agendas. From traditional publications like the New York Times and Washington Post, to new digital behemoths like Facebook and Google, she tells us why media consolidation among the elites poses a threat to journalism as we know it. Check out Morning Announcements ever weekday, and keep an eye out for more EXTRA EXTRA episodes to come! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: A quick debrief on the season finales of “Succession” and “Ted Lasso” How the debt ceiling negotiations will impact the 2024 election, and the provisions actually worth worrying about Joe Manchin’s sneaky victory Pride in a year of escalating transphobia Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is impeached for a Scandoval-level melodrama involving extramarital affairs and abuse of power Are Men OK? Featuring proud new dads Al Pacino and Robert De Niro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We dove deep into the voicemails to play your dispatches and queries from across red states and blue, including: Is it safe for your trans partner to attend a wedding in Florida? Why are liberals in New England being weird about abortion? Why do kids accept gender fluidity easily while adults throw tantrums? And a… piercing follow-up to an “Are Men OK?” favorite you will not want to miss. Call us! Leave us a voicemail at (212) 287-5244‬ to join the group chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this bonus interview, Amanda is joined by Annie Wu Henry, creative director of the AAPI Victory Fund and all-around social media wunderkind. The two catch up on Annie’s whirlwind six months since helping secure victory for now-Senator John Fetterman. They also unpack the response to Joe Biden’s campaign announcement among young progressives, and warn against getting too caught up in the party figurehead. Finally, Annie shares her priorities and focus as the new creative director for the AAPI Victory Fund Follow Annie at @annie_wu_22 and AAPI Victory Fund at @aapivictoryfund Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Ron DeSantis makes his clumsy entrance into the 2024 race. Will his glitchy start impact his campaign success? What was *substantively* important about his announcement? Did Lauren Boebert accidentally make a good point? For once, an extremely *low stakes* game of “Are Men OK?” involving the most controversial sneakers on Capitol Hill Our voicemails are in chaos over the Ice Spice/Taylor Swift song amid the Matty Healey of it all. We give our (dueling) takes on the origins of the collab. Then, Amanda is joined by Leah Stavenhagen and Sunny Brauss, members of the community Her ALS Story, a group of women diagnosed with ALS before their 35th birthday who are challenging the stereotype that ALS is an old white man’s disease. Learn more about Her ALS Story at @heralsstory and support their Warrior Weekend retreat by visiting https://www.gofundme.com/f/warriorweekend2023 Call us! Leave us a voicemail at (212) 287-5244‬ to join the group chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Rep. Jasmine Crockett joins after her viral House Oversight Committee statement calling out GOP hypocrisy on violence in America Here are all the Republicans who are about to enter the 2024 presidential race. (Chris Christie.. .what are you doing here?) Ron DeSantis is creating a state that no Floridian actually wants Unpacking Taylor Swift’s…. interesting choices in romantic partners as she declines to speak out on feminist or LGBTQ issues Call us with your messages! Share a local story, ask us a question, or pose an impossible Would You Rather by calling ‪(212) 287-5244‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren Boebert is getting divorced. Meet Rifle, Colorado’s newest eligible bachelor Why the writer’s strike may not be ending any time soon — and the actors are ready to join them Josh Hawley writes a searing op-ed blaming the left for a crisis of masculinity. We simply have to ask… are men OK? An amazing Listener Town Hall featuring the premiere of Bad Girls Club: Michigan GOP edition An interview with Sup fave Chasten Buttigieg about attacks on LGBTQ rights, parenthood, and rewriting his memoir “I Have Something To Tell You” for young adults LISTENER TOWN HALL will now run every Thursday! Call ‪(212) 287-5244‬ to leave us a message you know we’ll want to hear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Why are 2,400 Kyles gathering in Texas? The latest non-boring updates on the debt limit Vice Media files for bankruptcy as other once-trendy outlets falter. How did the media landscape change so dramatically, so fast? People have thoughts about Joe Biden’s Howard University commencement speech. Colleen Putzel-Kavanaugh joins from the Migration Policy Institute to unpack the changes at the US-Mexico border after the end of Title 42, and how policymakers should approach desperately needed immigration reform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Extra Extra, Sami Sage looks to the “scaled back” coronation of King Charles to unravel the broader financial web supporting the royal family. Which ancient arrangements and stolen assets keep the royal family’s checkbook balanced? How many billions is King Charles worth? In this crossover episode of Extra Extra by Sami Sage, we look for the source of the royal family’s wealth and the colonial origins of the “crown jewels.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Featuring guest host Grace Weinstein, who hosts “WTF, America?” for The Recount on Snapchat Topics: The George Santos indictment E Jean Carroll’s triumphant day in court Trump’s nightmarish town hall on CNN Is over-the-counter birth control about to become a reality? A looming abortion ban in North Carolina – and the gender traitor who let it happen Would you rather: Start of summer edition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Why did this outlet feel the need to publish a bizarrely glowing profile of Elizabeth Holmes? A shooting in Texas and an avoidable subway killing A looming immigration crisis Are Men Ok? Coronation edition LISTENER TOWN HALL will now run every Thursday! Call ‪(212) 287-5244‬ to leave us a message you know we’ll want to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Donald Trump takes a shocking lead in a potential match-up with Ron DeSantis Is it irresponsible of CNN to host a town hall with Donald Trump? Clarence Thomas adds a new scam to the trophy case Should you have a bachelor’s degree to work in Congress? This member is removing the requirement Our first ever “Are Men OK” in which our subject does – miraculously – appear to be OK We’ve officially introduced Listener Town Hall! Want to leave us a voicemail? Call ‪(212) 287-5244‬. Your message may be played on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Rating this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner on a scale of Obama mic drop to George W. Bush cringe. Republicans change the nature of their anti-trans approach ahead of 2024. These are the talking points and policies we’re especially nervous about How an increasingly likely writer’s strike will impact your favorite TV shows and why studios really ought to pay up Our first edition of Listener Town Hall featuring your comments on Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds’ misguided participation in that “Real Woman Of Politics” ad and why Republicans in Congress manage not to marginalized their LGBTQ colleagues Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Reacting to Joe Biden’s presidential announcement. Is the benefit of incumbency worth four more stale, white years? Unpacking the fallout from Tucker Carlson’s firing and Abby Grossberg’s lawsuit against Fox News. Why are they so obsessed with older women in bathing suits? Reacting to the highly confusing “Real Women Of Politics” ad. What is the state of political parody in 2023? Featuring guest host Missy Modell (@missymodell), host of the podcast Sorry For Apologizing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Fox and Tucker Carlson abruptly part ways. What led to the break-up everyone’s talking about? Waxing Nostalgia about Bed, Bath, & Beyond We need to talk about how Kyrsten Sinema is spending her campaign donations – a $8,000 hotel room in Boston? Rewire News Group’s Jessica Mason Pieklo and Garnet Henderson join to explain the Supreme Court’s move to pause court-mandated restrictions on mifepristone. They also explain how this case signals the anti-abortion movement’s latest strategy: going after the mail. We’ve launched a new segment called LISTENER TOWN HALL, where we’re inviting listeners to share their most pressing comments and queries for the hosts. Listen to today’s episode for a great example, and call (212) 287-5244 to leave us your voicemails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Ron DeSantis was on a book tour in New Hampshire while his constituents were underwater. Is he actually hurting his chances at the Republican nomination by ignoring Floridians to win it? A series of young people are shot in quick succession. We know Americans are armed, but why are they so scared and trigger happy? We have our suspicions. What’s next after the Supreme Court’s delay on abortion pill restrictions Do growing calls for Dianne Feinstein’s resignation have a tinge of sexism? Probably not… but here’s how they could. CALL US! Got a question, anecdote, or light-hearted comment to share? Need to vent about a local politician who’s the worst? Have a pop culture or politics story you want our take on? Leave us a voicemail! We’re launching Listener Town Hall, a weekly segment where we read and react to your voicemails. Call ‪(212) 287-5244‬ and leave a brief voicemail (under 30 seconds, please) and we might feature it on the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Why was the highly anticipated defamation trial against Fox postponed? We speculate what’s going on behind the scenes, and how the outcome of this historic lawsuit could impact the political landscape Republican presidential candidates spend decades promising to undo abortion rights. Why are they suddenly so quiet? Are women especially great at running companies, or are men just really bad it at? Erin Ryan, host of “Hysteria” and author of the newsletter “Just Enjoy It While You Can,” joins as a guest host Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Which investigation brought Trump back to NYC this week? Judges tell on themselves by letting huge portions of the mifepristone ruling stand Republicans in Missouri propose defunding libraries to… retaliate against librarians? Our favorite insights from a Vanity Fair report about Rupert Murdoch, including the email he sent to notify his wife of a divorce and whose forbidden from talking to Succession writers. Check out our latest promo codes here: https://betches.com/promos Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: What happens now that the Tennessee legislature expelled Justin Jones and Justin J. Pearson, plus a shocking question about the Speaker of the House who made it happen When will we know the fate of medication abortion? The confusion is part of the point The most absurd revelations about Clarence Thomas and his luxury vacation habits Are Men OK? Why Bud Light probably isn’t too bothered by Kid Rock shooting up their six packs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Debriefing on a quick and unsatisfying first time (to watch Trump get arrested) Wisconsin proves abortion wins elections. Some Republicans are catching on. An upsetting edition of women’s rights and women’s wrongs, featuring a North Carolina gender traitor who’s switching parties and could help outlaw abortion in NC Toasting two millennial female world leaders who both stepped down this week: Sanna Marin and Jacinda Ardern Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: MTG is on her way to NYC. Where would we send the Georgia representative if she asked us for directions? The latest in preparations for Trump’s arraignment this week Celebrating an historic and electrifying NCAA women’s basketball tournament Analyzing the double-standard in how spectators react to players’ behavior Should women’s sports coverage be sanitized of tension and rivalries? Or is it good for their growth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices