Seriously?!

Seriously?!

A podcast for when you just can’t believe the s*** happening. Hosts Ellie Schilling and Michelle Erenberg dive into the baffling, the ridiculous, and the dow...

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March 25, 2026 52 mins

Michelle and Ellie unpack recent legislative developments in Louisiana including the influence of religious and unlicensed pregnancy centers, their role in propagation of misinformation, and their lack of regulation. They also discuss Ohio Republicans proposing a pregnancy registry requiring health providers to report fetal heartbeats and pregnancy outcomes. And the US Congress's Ludicrous proposal for mandatory collection of fetal...

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Michelle and Ellie are back in the legislative trenches after last week’s podcast episode suffered a catastrophic recording error. So they recorded it again, because there’s wild stuff this legislative session in Louisiana. Lawmakers are trying to do everything from changing the definition of abortion to giving parents unfettered rights- including refusing to treat their children with cancer. Seriously, that’s a bill.

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March 4, 2026 69 mins

In this episode, Michelle and Ellie analyze recent and proposed Louisiana bills, focusing on regulation of pregnancy centers and MAGA legislator’s absurd response to Minneapolis protests. They also discuss the broader implications for civil liberties and healthcare access in the state.

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February 25, 2026 47 mins

In this episode, Michelle and Ellie discuss Trump’s meltdown over the Supreme Court decision in the tariff’s case, the March for Life spawning a measles outbreak, and the disturbing new campaign to ban sex-sex marriage. 

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In this episode, Ellie and Michelle talk to Jessica Valenti about the current state of abortion rights in the U.S., the importance of local advocacy, and the impact of misinformation. They dig into the BS coercion narrative surrounding abortion and how critical it is to understand the complexities of abortion legislation to effectively advocate for change.

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January 14, 2026 49 mins

In this episode, Ellie and Michelle discuss the lawless and tumultuous start to 2026. They delve into the political climate under the Trump administration, focusing on the controversial actions in Venezuela and the implications of U.S. foreign policy. The conversation also touches on domestic issues, including the shooting in Minneapolis and the total lack of accountability for law enforcement action.

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December 22, 2025 42 mins

We hope you enjoy this little skip down memory lane. These are the best moments from the pod in 2025. We'll be back next year with new episodes.

 

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In this episode, Ellie and Michelle talk to Executive Director of Reproductive Health and Freedom Watch, Debra Rosen. They go deep on the sketchy fundraising practices of unregulated pregnancy clinics (UPCs) and their violations of patient privacy. They also discuss the Diddy documentary, Catahoula Crunch, and why middle-aged women just don’t give a F*** anymore. 

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December 8, 2025 40 mins

This week, we want to introduce you to another awesome podcast, rePROs Fight Back. Every other Tuesday, Host Jennie Wetter does a deep-dive into reproductive health, rights, and justice issues like abortion, birth control, sex education, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and more. 

Preying With Pseudoscience: Crisis Pregnancy Centers’ New, Dangerous Rhetoric

The term crisis pregnancy center (CPC) refers to anti-abortion facilities tha...

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November 24, 2025 43 mins

Ellie and Michelle continue the conversation delves into the controversial activities and beliefs of the anti-abortion organization. This week they focus on Live Action, led by Lila Rose. They have some hot takes on Rose's undercover investigations, her views on IVF, and the contentious topic of abortion pill reversal (which is not a thing). 

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November 17, 2025 66 mins

In this episode, Ellie and Michelle murder board Trump’s Epstein problem. Plus a deep dive into Students for Life social media misinformation campaign.

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November 10, 2025 48 mins

In this episode, Ellie and Michelle discuss the ongoing controversy surrounding SNAP funding, recent election victories for women and progressives, and Mamdani's historic win as New York City's first Muslim mayor. They also critique the ADL's reaction to Mamdani’s win, the war on birth control, and laugh about the absurdity of the subway sandwich thrower case.

 

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November 3, 2025 84 mins

In this episode, Eliie and Michelle catch up on some seriously stupid news, from SNAP benefits to Tradwife Classes. Then they  talk to Amy Sustaita, the Relational Organizing Manager at AVOW Texas, about the importance of deep canvassing in the fight for abortion access. Amy shares personal stories from her canvassing experiences, highlighting the emotional connections made and the lessons learned about engaging with community memb...

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October 27, 2025 53 mins

In this episode, Michelle talks to Grace Arkfeld, the lead canvasser and volunteer coordinator for Lift Louisiana's Deep Canvassing Program. They discuss the importance of deep canvassing in building empathy and shifting attitudes around reproductive rights, particularly in Louisiana. The conversation also addresses the challenges of stigma, misinformation, the emotional toll of canvassing, and how curiosity and compassion are esse...

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October 27, 2025 52 mins

In this episode, Michelle talks to Grace Arkfeld, the lead canvasser and volunteer coordinator for Lift Louisiana's Deep Canvassing Program. They discuss the importance of deep canvassing in building empathy and shifting attitudes around reproductive rights, particularly in Louisiana. The conversation also addresses the challenges of stigma, misinformation, the emotional toll of canvassing, and how curiosity and compassion are esse...

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October 20, 2025 81 mins

In this episode, Michelle and Ellie discuss two significant Supreme Court cases: Louisiana vs. Callais, a voting rights case, and Chiles vs. Salazar, a case about conversation therapy. They also have a good chuckle at Pam Bondi’s burn book and the ignorance of this administration about anti-fa. Finally, some good news in the recent elections in Louisiana, highlighting the importance of voter engagement.

 

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