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Hysteria

Hysteria
Donald Trump
Abortion Rights
Trump Administration
Reproductive Rights
Supreme Court
Kamala Harris
Abortion
Jeffrey Epstein
Women's Rights
Elon Musk
Pam Bondi
Planned Parenthood
Biden Administration
ICE
Women's Health
Marjorie Taylor Greene
Women’s Rights
JD Vance
Epstein Files
Mifepristone

Political commentator and comedy writer Erin Ryan and former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Alyssa Mastromonaco are joined by a bicoastal squad of funny, opinionated women to talk through everything from reproductive rights to romcoms. They break down the political news of the week, plus the topics, trends, and cultural stories that affect women’s lives.

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Dems won big on Tuesday, and Leigh McGowan (PoliticsGirl) joins Erin to break down the results. They celebrate the blue tsunami, victories down the ballot, and the downfall of many fucking guys. Then they discuss how Dems can navigate their new major... more

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Erin and MS Now’s Ali Vitali check in on Trump’s midterm rally tour, discuss the potential future a Democratic majority could bring, and unpack Marissa Mayer’s effort to sell moms on her AI assistants. They wrap it up in the sanity corner with a toas... more

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In our 50th episode of This F*cking Guy, Crooked’s Julia Claire joins Erin to dive deep into the past of the Lone Star Loser, Greg Abbott. From targeting minorities with “voter fraud”, to his hypocritcal support of tort reform, to handing out governm... more

Jane Coaston joins Erin Ryan to break down Vivek Ramaswamy’s vile attack ad in the Ohio governor’s race, Bari Weiss’s predictable push to smear Abdul El-Sayed, and ICE ramping up its daily arrests ahead of Election Day. Then they review the most impo... more

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Recent Guests

Ali Vitali
MS NOW reporter and anchor of Way Too Early
MS NOW
Episode: Big Ass Week w. Ali Vitali
Julia Claire
Crooked Media writer and comedian
Crooked Media
Episode: This F*cking Guy: Greg Abbott
Jane Coaston
Host of What A Day
Crooked Media
Episode: Vivek Is Trash w. Jane Coaston
Sara Jacobs
California congresswoman representing California's 51st district and reproductive health advocate
U.S. House of Representatives
Episode: Pressed Secretary w. Loren Piretra and Rep. Sara Jacobs
Loren Piretra
Episode: Pressed Secretary w. Loren Piretra and Rep. Sara Jacobs
Rebecca Sananès
Co-host of The Moment
The Moment
Episode: The Man-Hating Episode w. Meredith Lynch & Rebecca Sananès
Meredith Lynch
Co-host of The Moment
The Moment
Episode: The Man-Hating Episode w. Meredith Lynch & Rebecca Sananès
Kathryn Anne Edwards
Ph.D. economist, writer, host of The Optimist Economy Podcast
The Optimist Economy Podcast
Episode: The Cornell 57 w. Marisa Lagos & Kathryn Anne Edwards
Anna Holmes
Founder of Jezebel; author of The Power of No
The Atlantic (contributing writer) / Jezebel
Episode: Russian to Conclusions w. Anna Holmes & Brandy Zadrozny

Hosts

Erin Ryan
Host and Crooked Media contributor; known for incisive political analysis and humor
Alyssa Mastromonaco
Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff; co-host with a track record in politics and public service

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 9.6k ratings
  • Pure garbage

    One of worst and most pointless podcasts going. Just embarrassingly bad content from uneducated fools

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jordanrodgers234
    United Statesa month ago
  • Calling Balls and Striles

    Really enjoyed listening to Clare Malone in this episode. Thanks Hysteria team for everything you do! đź’•

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jbp1111
    United States2 months ago
  • Podcast Addict
    dancefloordemon
    2 months ago
  • Yeah, Jane Coaston!

    It was great to hear Jane Coaston this morning! I hope she’s on the short list to replace Alyssa.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skokie Tom
    United States2 months ago
  • Great listen

    Love Hysteria and of course we all miss you, Alyssa. With that said, I loved hearing Melissa Murray on this week and Leigh McGowan last week. Would love to hear either of them regularly filling Alyssa’s seat.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JjjustJen
    United States2 months ago

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Critics note political bias and long episode lengths can be polarizing.

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Big Ass Week w. Ali Vitali
Q: Do you think the choice to kind of make this, you know, put this out in the closing days before the election? Do you think that this is curious or does it make sense to you?
Ali Vitali says the report may preview investigations Democrats could pursue with subpoena power, while the related campaign ads frame the issue as part of a broader argument about corruption and systems favoring the powerful.
Big Ass Week w. Ali Vitali
Q: What did you learn from that conversation?
Ali Vitali says Hakeem Jeffries framed a possible Democratic agenda around affordability and accountability, while avoiding direct speculation about becoming Speaker. She notes that Democrats may consider action involving cabinet officials, although immediate impeachment of Donald Trump appears less likely.
Vivek Is Trash w. Jane Coaston
Q: Sanity corner or I feel petty?
Coaston chooses to rant about Ramaswamy, calling him the worst Cincinnatian and criticizing his attack ad featuring Acton's estranged mother.
Vivek Is Trash w. Jane Coaston
Q: Jane, I'm just curious why a Republican, before we get into the Ohio of it all, why would a Republican like Ramaswamy want to fly so close to the sun by bringing up sexual abuse? Isn't that kind of an own goal in the age of Epstein?
Coaston says the ad appeals to a political narrative that children are wrong to distance themselves from parents, regardless of the parents' conduct, and frames Acton as untrustworthy by relying on her estranged mother's claims.
Pressed Secretary w. Loren Piretra and Rep. Sara Jacobs
Q: What could happen if the wrong person like Peter Thiel had your menstrual data?
Jacobs warns that commercially available data could be used to build records of people's periods and potentially target them for abortion prosecutions. She points to pregnancy surveillance proposals and a Texas police officer's use of camera networks to pursue a woman seeking an abortion across state lines.

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This show blends sharp political analysis with humor and pop culture, led by two prominent female hosts who cover reproductive rights, elections, policy, and current events through a feminist, progressive lens. Episodes frequently pair insider political context with candid commentary, guest interviews, and lighthearted banter, making complex policy accessible and entertaining. A recurring strength is turning topical politics into relatable conversations about how decisions affect women's lives, families, and everyday culture. Notable are high-profile guest discussions, a bold, no-nonsense style, and a willingness to challenge power while keeping the tone engaging and witty.

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Hysteria launched 8 years ago and published 453 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Hysteria include:

1. Ali Vitali
2. Julia Claire
3. Jane Coaston
4. Sara Jacobs
5. Loren Piretra
6. Rebecca Sananès
7. Meredith Lynch
8. Kathryn Anne Edwards

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