Sometimes we have to release our rage. That's what we're doing today. More and more of us feel more broken than ever and it is not our fault. We're living through the very scenarios we were called paranoid for worrying about. The exhaustion isn't just bone-deep anymore. It's soul-deep.There's something uniquely devastating about watching systems fail us in real time. We followed the rules. Got the degrees. Trusted in institutions and procedures and protocols. Now we're watching those same systems protect the men who want to strip our rights away, one judicial decision at a time.No one is coming to save us. We are it. We have to save ourselves. Let's talk about it.
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Happy Birthday Emily—Big Life Lessons
It's Emily's birthday week (the big 4-0). And we are talking about some big life lessons that Emily has learned in her four decades on the planet. But because we love diversions we also dive into whether TikTok is gonna get banned and the most bananas brief Donald Trump has ever written.
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New Year's Resolutions
This the season to talk about resolutions. But what if we just said what we want more of and less of instead? Plus how to make a civic resolution and our 2025 political predictions from astrologer Ophira Edut.
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Who Wants an Equal Marriage?
Welcome to yet another rousing debate about equality! There's this trend happening on TikTok where women film their husband's when they tell them they can't pay their part of the mortgage this month. And the apparent goal is for the men to say, "don't worry about it...why would you ever worry about it." It's another social media trend that is promoting the idea that women should be in a position where they don't have to worry about making money. We're seeing more and more of these as the right continues their culture war to push women out of the workforce and back into the home where they believe we belong.
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Ballerina Farm and the Future of America
Emily and Jo dive into the phenomenon of Ballerina Farm, the widely followed brand led by Hannah Nealman. They discuss the brand's recent PR successes, including features in both Evie magazine and the New York Times. While exploring the appeal of Nealman's lifestyle, they also critique the underlying political messages and the unrealistic portrayal of traditional roles. They touch on the broader cultural and legal implications influenced by conservative groups, the parasocial relationships formed with influencers, and the fantasy versus the reality of the content presented online.
Making politics fun again and keeping you informed all in one place. Political and Cultural commentators Emily Amick and Jo Piazza bring you the news you need with the perfect dose of humor and insight.
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