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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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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...
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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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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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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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...
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...
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...
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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In this episode, hosts Michelle and Ellie talk with personal trainer and sports enthusiast Monica Charlton about the intersection of sports, reproductive rights, and the challenges faced by female and trans athletes. From the impact of pregnancy on athletic careers to the activism within women's sports leagues, Monica sheds light on the evolving landscape of women's sports and the fight for equality. #WomensSports #ReproductiveRigh...
In this episode, Michelle and Ellie discuss a week filled with outrageous news, from the dangerous (Tylenol/Autism claims) to the absurd (rapture preppers). We also have some fun talking about another embarrassing moment for Trump at the United Nations. Oh, and Ellie is super pissed about the color of the year, which Michelle didn’t even know was a thing.
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In this episode, Michelle and Ellie discuss a week filled with outrageous news, from the dangerous (Tylenol/Autism claims) to the absurd (rapture preppers). We also have some fun talking about another embarrassing moment for Trump at the United Nations. Oh, and Ellie is super pissed about the color of the year, which Michelle didn’t even know was a thing.
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In this episode, Michelle and Ellie talk with Nora Ahmed, the legal director at ACLU of Louisiana, the Louisiana law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools. ACLU of Louisiana is challenging this law in Court have gotten it blocked from taking effect so far…We talk about why this law is so obviously unconstitutional, what’s next with the lawsuit, and the broader societal impacts of this nonsense.
In this episode, hosts Michelle and Ellie discuss the recent assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, the implications of political violence in the U.S., and the dangers of escalating rhetoric. Also another shadow docket decision from SCOTUS regarding ICE raids and racial profiling. Finally, they delve into the disturbing revelations from Epstein's birthday book, and what being friends with this pedo says about you.
In this episode, Ellie and Michelle talk about a myriad of absurd (and kind of terrifying) crap happening in Louisiana, Texas, and the United States Capitol. From radioactive shrimp to a dangerous new strategy in the anti-abortion playbook, we walk through the failure of our leaders to meet the moment in the authoritarian takeover of our country.
In this episode, Michelle speaks with Angela Adkins, a prominent figure in the fight for abortion rights in Louisiana. Angela shares her experiences with nutjob protesters at the clinic that she ran and the importance of civic engagement in advocating for reproductive rights. We uncover the personal narratives, political hurdles, and the resilient spirit of activists who continue to advocate for change in a state with one of the mo...
On this episode, Ellie and Michelle talk to Jamila Johnson, Co-Director of Litigation at the Lawyering Project and Alex Moody, Staff Attorney at Lift Louisiana, about Act 246, a Louisiana law that adds mifepristone and misoprostol to the list of controlled substances, effectively restricting access to these medications commonly used for miscarriage and postpartum hemorrhage. We also cover lot’s of new dumb sh*t like Sec. Def. Hegse...
In Part 2 of our SCROTUS Review, Michelle and Ellie dive into United States v. Skrmetti and Trump v. CASA Inc. The tl;dr is that the Court is making things up as they go along and Justice KBJ is having none of it.
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The U.S. is destroying $9.7 million in contraceptives. Is there another option?
Putin says Alaska summit 'very useful' as Trump pivots on Ukraine ceasefire
After a much needed break, Ellie and Michelle are back for Season 2!!! This week, we break down two of the most insane Supreme Court decisions you may have missed — Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic and Mahmoud v. Taylor. These decisions upend decades of settled understanding about how the Medicaid law works and whether the constitution protects homophobia (as long as you call it religion).
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