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Text Me Back! With Lindy West And Meagan Hatcher-Mays

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Bestselling writer Lindy West and democracy policy expert Meagan Hatcher-Mays are two Award-Winning Best Friends From High School (Most Likely To Make You Laugh in their high school senior poll - sorry to intimidate you!). Each week, Lindy and Meagan hilariously digest what’s going on in the news, their lives and their text threads with their singular combination of political smarts, embarrassing ... more

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Latest Episodes

Uh oh! Voting rights have been dismantled and now Meagan is vying for crusty stinker of the week! But it’s okay and everything is fine because she has made an important discovery, and it’s something called…“The Marvel Cinematic Universe.” 🚨 Spoiler ... more

Today, we tide! Sadly, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico kindly asked Meagan (la Reina Lazy) to put away her ass and return to the Continental United States immediamente, so she is back to report on if she a) kissed Benito or b) kissed Ricky Martin orr... more

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Ohhh the space-time continuum is catching up! In this ep you can find out who Meagan yelled at JUST LAST WEEK!

In this week’s tidings, we finally get to hear about how Lindy’s stay in Oklahoma City is going/went! Did you know in the Midwest there is... more

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Welcome back, it’s a brand new day because that’s how time works. It’s definitely not the same day, as you can see from Meagan’s cool new way of sitting and Lindy’s fresh new ‘do.

In today’s Whatcha Watchin’, 🚨🚨BIG Spoiler Alert 🚨🚨bc Meagan is ... more

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Recent Guests

Ella Hushagen
Attorney in Los Angeles, public interest attorney, Garfield high school alum
KUOW project Adults in the Room (guest appearance)
Episode: Lindy and Meagan and Isolde and Ella ARE the Adults in the Room
Isolde Raftery
Managing editor at KUOW Public Radio, Garfield high school alum
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Episode: Lindy and Meagan and Isolde and Ella ARE the Adults in the Room
Francesca Ramsey
TV writer, actress, producer, and content creator
Episode: Lindy and Meagan and Franchesca Love a Lace Front Beard Wig
Alice Wetterlund
Stand-up comedian, actress, and Twitch streamer
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Episode: Lindy and Meagan Ain’t Gonna Hurtcha None (with Alice Wetterlund!)
Ronald Young Jr.
Popular comedian and podcasting mentor
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Episode: Lindy and Meagan Ride the Gon-doo-doo-la with Big Ron
Jeff Merkley
United States Senator from Oregon
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Episode: Lindy and Meagan Become the Joe Rogan of the Left with Jeff Merkley
Guy Branum
Comedian and podcast host
Episode: Lindy and Meagan Are Trapped in the Walk-In Freezer
Ronald Young, Jr.
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Episode: Lindy and Meagan Are Trapped in the Walk-In Freezer
Kelsey McKinney
Co-founder and writer at Defector, author of 'You Didn't Hear This From Me'
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Episode: Lindy and Meagan are Breast Friends with Kelsey McKinney

Hosts

Lindy West
Co-host of Text Me Back Podcast; long-time writer; public figure associated with intelligent humor and political commentary
Meagan Hatcher-Mays
Co-host of Text Me Back Podcast; democracy policy expert; engages in political and cultural discussions with a humorous lens

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.3k ratings
  • This podcast makes me happy

    Apparently, as a longtime listener, I owe you an accolade, so consider yourself accoladed! I love the podcast so much I named my cat Barry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pamster206
    United Statesa month ago
  • The Only Podcast ?

    Text Me Back is, as far as I know, the only podcast. It gets five stars only because I cannot give more. It is excellent and no other podcasts would compare if they did exist. Lindy and Meagan are maybe the funniest people I know. I don’t know them but if I did I would probably laugh a lot at their jokes. Their show segments are innovative and beyond compare.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Audible is strange and awful
    United Statesa month ago
  • Thank you!

    So grateful for this podcast and all Lindy’s and Meaghan’s work—among my most reliable sources of big belly laughs. A highlight of my week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leigh W. R. in the DMV
    United Statesa month ago
  • Unlistenable

    None of their takes makes any sense.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Jsquanto
    United Statesa month ago
  • Sabby's Grammy

    I love you. So funny and helps me cope with dystopian despair.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Juanita Winklestein
    United Statesa month ago

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The show is praised for balancing serious topics with lighthearted banter.
Guests are seen as credible, engaging, and entertaining companions to the hosts.
Listeners love the genuine friendship and humor between hosts.
Fans appreciate smart, funny takes on current events and politics.

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Q: Do you think Keith is faking it with the tears, with the crying?
The hosts discuss the sincerity of Keith's tears on The Great Pottery Throwdown, debating whether they are genuine or a producer's contrivance.
Lindy and Meagan Become the Joe Rogan of the Left with Jeff Merkley
Q: What can you do from this position of not having congressional authority?
Senator Merkley discusses his efforts to keep citizens informed and engaged through town halls and speaks on the idea that the erosion of democracy needs public outcry to combat.
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Q: How do you maintain a long-distance BFF relationship and keep it surviving and thriving?
We started a podcast. That's how we did it.
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Q: Why is Sauron even on the battlefield fighting in person, putting himself in danger of getting his fingers cut off by Isildur in the first place?
Sauron has daddy issues, wanting to emulate Morgoth and lead the people into battle, not realizing that he was not invulnerable.
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Q: Why didn't the Eagles, including King of the Eagles, Gwahir, just fly the Fellowship into Mordor and dispense of the ring immediately?
The wizard explains that the willpower to willingly destroy the ring is too strong for anyone; even those like Frodo and Gandalf could not do it without complications in the story.

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Two longtime friends bring sharp political insight together with warm, goofy camaraderie. Across episodes they translate current events, pop culture, and personal stories into witty, candid conversations that blend political smarts with humor. Noteworthy is the recurring balance of topical analysis and comforting, cozy banter, which helps listeners feel part of a friend group while staying informed. The show often features guests from journalism, entertainment, and media to contextualize broader issues, making it appealing to listeners who want thoughtful discussion laced with levity.

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