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Hysteria

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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.© Crooked Media. All Rights Reserved. Political Science Politics & Government Social Sciences
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  • Two Steps Forward, One Step Back w. Jennifer Siebel Newsom

    Two Steps Forward, One Step Back w. Jennifer Siebel Newsom
    Jun 11 2026

    First Partner of California, Jennifer Siebel Newsom, joins Hysteria for a conversation about her status as a right-wing media target and her new film, Miss Representation: Rise Up. Erin and Alyssa also recap Graham Platner’s slew of scandals that led up to him winning the Democratic nomination for Maine’s Senate seat, discuss Bari Weiss’ next media move, and check in on the latest news from the Epstein files. Then they wrap up with a petty conversation about Gwyneth Paltrow’s politics.

    Check out Alyssa’s local library cookbook sale: https://claveracklibrary.org/friends/cookbook-sale-festival/

    To learn more about Miss Representation: Rise Up and how to get involved, visit missrepresentationriseup.org

    Several Women Who Dated Graham Platner Recall ‘Unsettling’ Behavior (NYT 6/4)
    Platner says he won’t be an ‘a–hole’ like Fetterman in Senate (The Hill 6/8)
    I know firsthand why Graham Platner shouldn’t be a U.S. senator (WaPo 6/8)
    Pam Bondi claims Todd Blanche was ‘in charge’ of ‘entire release’ of Epstein files (The Guardian 6/4)
    This agent sent models to meet Jeffrey Epstein. Now he’s trying to explain why. (WaPo 6/8)
    Epstein abused them. The Justice Department exposed them. Now they’re under attack by haters (Reuters 6/8)
    As 2028 looms, Jennifer Siebel Newsom faces increased conservative attacks (Politico 5/6)
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    1 hr and 32 mins
  • This F*cking Guy: Jared Kushner

    This F*cking Guy: Jared Kushner
    Jun 7 2026
    In our 41st episode of This F*cking Guy, Erin and Alyssa dive deep into the past of the Dumb-a** Daddy’s Boy, Jared Kushner. From slithering into the top Ivy League with help from his corrupt father, to being one of NYC’s most soulless slumlords, to his abhorrent handling of COVID and his Middle East meddling under his father-in-law, this may be one of our more notorious nepo-baby guys yet.For Kushner, Israel Policy May Be Shaped by the Personal (NYT)Jared Kushner’s Mysterious Role in the Trump Administration (The Atlantic)Epstein Files (DOJ)Jim McGreevey and His Main Man (NY Mag)Jared Kushner May Profit From Expanded Israeli Settlements (Jacobin)Jared Kushner says Gaza’s ‘waterfront property could be very valuable’ (The Guardian)Jared Kushner’s Psychopathic Incompetence (The New Republic)“That’s Their Problem”: How Jared Kushner Let the Markets Decide America’s COVID-19 Fate (Vanity Fair)Five Reasons Why the Abraham Accords Are Ceding Ground to Arab-Iranian De-escalation (Baker Institute)Jared Kushner’s Grandmother Bemoaned the “Closed Doors” That Faced Refugees to America (Pro Publica)Jared Kushner’s ‘Breaking History’ Is a Soulless and Very Selective Memoir (NYT)Why Did Cory Booker Vote to Confirm Jared Kushner’s Dad? (The New Republican)I worked for Jared Kushner. He’s the wrong businessman to reinvent government. (The Washington Post)Ivanka Trump Marries Jared Kushner in Lavish Ceremony (People)Kushner properties accused of illegally inflating rent (CBS News)AP Report: Kushner Companies regularly filed false documents with NYC (KSL)Kushner Companies Lied About Rent Stabilized Tenants on 30th Ave, 38th St Properties (QNS)The group of Kushner Villages tenants says the properties’ fire sprinklers don’t even work. (Legal Reader)Kushner Cos. fined $210K by New York for false documents (AP News)Port’s New Head, Sued by Brother, Faces an Inquiry (Observer)How Jared Kushner’s Bold Bets In The Middle East Made Him A Billionaire (Forbes)Jared Kushner’s Net Worth Surges as He Joins Exclusive Club With Trump (Newsweek)Jared Kushner is back – and so are big questions about his financial ties (The Guardian)Jared Kushner Solicits Funds for His Firm While Working as Mideast Envoy (The New York Times)Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner walked into the White House with troubled finances but left with millions (INews)Newly Released Transcript Shows Jared Kushner Misled Congress About a Contact Involving Russia (Mother Jones)The Hill: Dem rep: Kushner ‘lied’, should be investigated (lieu.house)Kushner ties to Russia questioned as Trump blasts media lies (MPRnews)Did Jared Kushner Help Russia Hack the Election With Fake News? Trump Son-in-Law’s Digital Operation Under Investigation (Newsweek)Jared Kushner lied to NYC because he could get away with it (cityandstateny)Jared Kushner’s Firm to Pay $3.25M for Deceiving & Cheating Tenants in Baltimore’s “Kushnerville” (Democracy Now)People Are Talking (Again) About How Jared Kushner Got Into Harvard (Vogue)Trump White House had a secret crypto booster in Jared Kushner, new Mnuchin file dump shows (CNBC)Report: Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Made Their Secret Service Detail Go to Extreme Lengths “to Find a Bathroom” (Vanity Fair)Secret Service spent more than $16,000 on Kushner’s UAE and Qatar trip. Both countries invested in his firm (Citizens For Ethics)What Secret Service spent on Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump's Whistler trip (CBS News)Kushner Deal in Serbia Follows Earlier Interest by Trump (The New York Times)Jared Kushner 'admitted Donald Trump lies to his base because he thinks they're stupid' (Independent)Jared Kushner once wanted Kanye West to lead a ‘healing church service’ at the White House (Forward)Political Contributor and Developer Charles Kushner Sentenced to Maximum 24 Months for Witness Retaliation and Other Crimes (Justice.gov)Trump Pardons Jared Kushner’s Dad, Who Paid a Prostitute to Seduce His Brother-in-Law (People)Trump chooses Jared Kushner's father for ambassador to France (BBC)U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner banned from meeting with French government over summons no-show (NBC News)
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    46 mins
  • Pratt Summer (Derogatory) w. Sepideh Moafi

    Pratt Summer (Derogatory) w. Sepideh Moafi
    Jun 4 2026

    Alyssa and Erin get into the results from Tuesday’s primary, round up Trump’s latest slew of flops, and discuss why we are tired of men with checkered pasts running for office like nobody’s gonna find out. Then Alyssa sits down with actress Sepideh Moafi about her role in The Pitt, her childhood as an Iranian refugee, and her latest role in the play New Born. They wrap up with a petty conversation about the best frozen summer treats, and Costco finds.

    For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast, episode title, and episode date.

    California Primary Election Results (NYT 6/3)
    Trump’s UFC arena towers over the White House as new photo shows scope of event (Independent 6/1)
    Standoff between Republicans and White House over the 'anti-weaponization' fund remains unresolved (PBS 6/1)
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    1 hr and 38 mins
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