
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 375 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsSociety & CultureNews | |||

Being an American right now is a wild ride. Every day brings a new controversy, with breathless media narratives and the same loud voices rushing in to score political points. Then another Truth Social post drops and the circus moves on. But all that... more
Erin Ryan and guest host Reshma Saujani (Moms First) poke holes in Trump’s flimsy IVF plan, discuss RFK Jr.’s creepy obsession with teenage boys’ sperm counts, and the realities of women leaving the workforce. They also get into the insanity of Trump... more
Erin and Alyssa react to the strangest of Trump’s second “routine yearly checkup” of 2025, the sweeping federal layoffs impacting the CDC, and Katie Porter’s PR nightmare. Then they check in on Marjorie Taylor Greene’s new anti-republican schtick and... more
This week, Erin and Alyssa dive into the past of United States Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth. From his sexist ideologies to his drunken antics, cheating scandals to Fox News career, embarrassing failures to incompetent leadership, this is definitely... more
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Look, we need more intelligent political commentary and I love the fact that they are discuss discussing current events and individuals in the same way that you would discuss characters on a reality show it's great. Need humor and we need levity and that is the style of this group of podcasts. But in light of the fact that it's the only womens political commentary show in this channel, I wish they wouldn't discredit and trivialize the entire thing by constantly discussing reality TV, trashy food... more
Alessa and Erin are not only brilliant, but (yes) hysterically funny. I could listen to them every single day...
Great show I never miss it!
Did not pass the vibe check
I have been a listener for years. I’m a paid subscriber to pod save. Today’s hysteria was so stupid. I cannot abide. Please consider facts and a diversity of listeners (says a sys middle aged man with 8 children, 2 grandchildren, and 2 dogs)
I used to enjoy your pod- but you’ve gotten lazy.
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A lively exploration of political news and cultural commentary, this podcast features a diverse group of opinionated women discussing significant topics that impact women's lives. Episodes cover a range of subjects, from reproductive rights and political strategies to pop culture moments and social issues, often through a humorous lens. Notable for its blend of satire and sincerity, the discussions are meant to inform, entertain, and engage listeners, while tackling critical societal norms and political landscapes.
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