A misogynistic tragedy in Australia, “abortion trafficking” and “coercion” bills in Republican-dominated states, North Carolina’s importance in 2024, and more in news. Plus, Sani-Petty (Nike Olympics uniforms make no sense, and Meghan Markle, leave the fruit jams to the experts!). 

Show Notes

votesaveamerica.com   

Reeling From Mass Stabbing, Australians Ask: Was It About Hatred of Women? (stabbing-women-misogyny.html">NYT 4/15)

Bills related to ‘abortion coercion’ and ‘trafficking’ advance in Republican-led legislatures (NC Newsline 4/15)

It’s official: Your boss has to give you time off to recover from childbirth or get an abortion (The 19th 4/16)

North Carolina May Be Biden 2024’s Best Bet in the South (carolina-biden-2024.html">Intelligencer 3/12)

North Carolina candidate for governor built his brand through online vitriol — particularly toward Black women (The 19th 4/9) 

Nike revealed its new Olympic kit collection for Paris 2024. (IG) 

Beloved Australian Cartoon Bluey Introduces a Queer Family for the First Time (them) 

Meghan Markle’s lifestyle brand, American Riviera Orchard, debuts its first product

(Page Six) 

Fabrics retailer Joann files for bankruptcy (CNN 3/18)

Federal pregnancy resources:

The PUMP Act

Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

Arizona’s Supreme Court bans abortion, and Trump wants to leave reproductive healthcare up to the states, in news. Then, Tien Tran joins to talk about the NCAA women’s basketball championships and the rise in popularity of women’s sports. Finally, Sani-Petty (Jason Sudeikis, get out of here!).

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News Sources—

Arizona Upholds 160 Year Old Abortion Ban [abortion-ban.html">NYT 4/9 + 19th News 4/9 + NBC News 4/9]

Trump's Truth abortion announcement: WaPo Analysis, The Hill, Politico, Politico Playbook

Parents of Michigan School Shooter Sentenced to 10 to 15 Years in Prison (sentencing-oxford-high-shooting.html">NYT 4/9) 

Swiss women win landmark climate case at Europe top human rights court (Reuters 4/9)

“Sunday’s National Championship between South Carolina and Iowa was the most-watched women’s basketball game on record.” (Katie Couric on IG) 

NAIA, small colleges association, bans transgender athletes from women's sports competitions (CBS Sports) 

Fox Corp’s OutKick spent March Madness attacking the NCAA women’s tournament and athletes (MM4A 4/5)

Florida’s Supreme Court enacted a six-week abortion ban — but there’s a chance to protect reproductive rights in the Sunshine State in November; the NCAA women’s basketball championships are RIVETING; and, Dr. Heather Irobunda joins to discuss an announcement from the Department of Health and Human Services regarding consent for “sensitive” procedures like pelvis and prostate exams. Then, Rep. Barbara Lee comes on to talk about her history of fighting for progressive policy, 2024 voter turnout, and being portrayed on TV in Netflix’s “Shirley.” Finally, Sani-Petty (Mercury is in retrograde again).

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Rep. Barbara LeeInstagram, Twitter, Congress detailsCongresswoman Barbara LeeBarbara Lee: Speaking Truth to PowerRep. Barbara Lee Pays Tribute to Her 'Mentor and Friend' Shirley Chisholm (Elle) Column: California isn’t sending a Black woman to the Senate. But Barbara Lee won anyway (LATimes) 

Florida Abortionvotesaveamerica.com/fuckbans“Shut Up, Bill Ackman” w. Rep. Anna EskamaniFlorida Supreme Court allows one of nation’s strictest abortion bans to take effect (WaPo 4/1)Florida Supreme Court Allows Abortion & Marijuana Initiatives To Remain On The Ballot (Meidas Touch)

BasketballIowa-LSU was most-watched women’s college basketball game on record, ESPN says (WaPo 4/2)The 10 most-watched NCAA women’s basketball games (Sports Media Watch) Iowa-LSU women’s NCAA basketball game sets ratings record (CNN)FanDuel says Iowa-LSU game was its biggest betting event of all time for women’s sports (iowa-lsu-game-was-biggest-betting-event-for-womens-sports.html">CNBC)Commentary: UCLA-LSU is America’s sweethearts vs. its basketball villains (LATimes 3/29, before the correction) (after the correction)L.A. Times columnist apologizes for piece characterizing LSU players as 'dirty debutantes' (Fox Sports 4/2)LSU coach Kim Mulkey criticized the columnLSU's Angel Reese opens up about dealing with hateful speech, death threats: 'I've been through so much' (angel-reese-opens-up-about-dealing-with-hateful-speech-death-threats-ive-been-through-so-much-041431765.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAHLlCYZ2TdllNoG3LhND1KaifRdXWm3-S1399I-a9PZHZVTzKUDzaCJNfjT8NHfZ5YaBe6iJTPyaQ9hBZl9FT61P7Y28iJHGVh4Z27xZh3FK97wPsbGENW31GaoNnoA8ZvjpnOZqxeNn-cJl7T_KZR_pTkJHqsFXfcQ6Zgyxv6x3">Yahoo! Sports)

Dr. HeatherHospitals Must Get Written Patient Consent for Pelvic Exams, H.H.S. Says (exam-consent-unconcious.html">NYT 4/1)medical-exam-unconscious.html">The 2020 NYT Investigation

SCOTUS hears arguments for the abortion pill (mifepristone) case; TikTok is spreading misinformation about birth control; and more in news. Then, Dana Schwartz joins to discuss: are we assholes for speculating about Kate Middleton before she revealed her cancer diagnosis? Finally, Sani-Petty (lab results emails are STRESSFUL, and a Zoomer gave Erin a box of mayonnaise).

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Lauren Oyler: No Judgement: Essayschwartz.com/">Dana Schwartz and her podcast, Noble BloodOur episode on the Comstock Act: “Speaker Chaos and Zombie Laws” w. Chani Nicholas and Amy Sohn

News Supreme Court hears oral arguments on major abortion pill case (CNN Live Updates) (CNN takeaways)The Supreme Court Got It Wrong: Abortion Is Not Settled Law (court-abortion-mifepristone.html?unlocked_article_code=1.fk0.D6rd.lBYclSai2qs1&smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare&ugrp=m&sgrp=c-cb">NYT op ed from strict hosts)Erin Hawley: The Woman Arguing Against the Abortion Pill (hawley-abortion-pill-supreme-court.html">NYT)Supreme Court seems skeptical anti-abortion doctors can challenge abortion drug mifepristone (The 19th)Use of Abortion Pills Has Risen Significantly Post Roe, Research Shows (pills.html">NYT) Texas Maternal Mortality Task Force Hasn’t Counted Abortion Death Cases for 10 Years (Austin Chronicle) Democrats Change Strategy on Comstock Act as Republicans Weigh Abortion Ban (NOTUS)Women are getting off birth control amid misinformation explosion (WaPo)The Real Story Behind Women Getting Off Hormonal Birth Control And Misinformation by Dr. Sarah Hill (Evie) — the doctor here was featured by Jordan PetersonEvie Magazine’s Founder Responds to the Washington Post: Stop Gaslighting Women Suffering From Hormonal Birth Control (Evie)The Women Misrepresented By The Washington Post Respond (Evie)Advocates, healthcare workers voice concerns over NY pharmacies dispensing birth control (CBS Albany)Florida Social Media Ban For Minors Under 14 (WSJ)

PanelAfter weeks of speculation about Kate’s whereabouts, on 3/22, @KensingtonRoyal posted “A message from Catherine, The Princess of Wales” where Kate explained that she has cancer. Kate Middleton’s cancer diagnosis is part of a frightening global trend (Vox 3/22)I Hope You All Feel Terrible Now (The Atlantic 3/22)‘The View’ hosts regret ‘Bigfoot’ Kate Middleton conspiracies after cancer reveal: ‘Feel awful over it’ (NYPost 3/25)Kate Middleton Fake Video Allegations Go Viral (Newsweek 3/25)Kate Middleton’s Uncle Gary Goldsmith Apologizes—But Not For Insulting Meghan Markle and Prince Harry (Vanity Fair 3/25)Harry and Meghan Learned of Kate Middleton’s Cancer Diagnosis on TV, Reports Say (Time 3/25)

From Minnesota to Olivia Rodrigo’s concerts, Plan B is putting people in a tizzy; Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV proved to us that child acting shouldn’t be a thing; and more in news. Then, Brandy Zadrozny discusses anti-vaccine king RFK Jr. and the moms to alt-right misinformation pipeline. Finally, Sani-Petty (dirt makes the world go ‘round). 

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Show NotesBrandy ZadroznySperm fact check: fathers-associated-with-increased-birth-risks.html">Older fathers associated with increased birth risks, Men's sperm quality decreases at age 35

News—MAGA vs. everyone: What today’s primary will tell us about the state of the Republican Party [Politico 3/19]Medication Abortion Accounted for 63% of All US Abortions in 2023—An Increase from 53% in 2020 [Guttmacher.org 3/19]Appeals court rules in favor of woman turned away from pharmacy for emergency contraceptive [MPR News 3/18]Abortion Rights Groups Will No Longer Hand Out Emergency Contraceptives on Olivia Rodrigo’s Tour [Rolling Stone 3/15]Montana Supreme Court allows proposed abortion ballot measure to move forward [KTVH Montana 3/18]Arizona lawmaker who needs an abortion slams colleagues: 'This Legislature has failed the people' [AZ Central 3/18]Quiet on Set Shows the Darkest Side of Kids TV [on-set-dan-schneider-documentary-nickelodeon-assault-revelations.html">Vulture 3/19]

Sani Petty— Controversial Ruth Bader Ginsburg event honoring Elon Musk and Rupert Murdoch canceled [NY Daily News 3/19]Soil, the future of farming, policing avocados [Good Food]

Women’s History Month continues with Equal Pay Day; Republicans compromise IVF and birth control access; LGBTQ+ hate crimes go up in schools as anti-trans laws continue to pass in places like Florida; and more in news. Then, Milly Tamarez and Alise Morales of Go Touch Grass (and formerly, The Betches Sup) join to talk about Kate Middleton, Sen. Katie Britt, and other stories taking the internet by storm. Finally, Sani-Petty (we love wildflowers and hate trucks!). 

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Show NotesSupport abortion freedom! Shop Crooked’s new No Trespassing Collection: crooked.com/store.Go Touch Grass with Milly Tamarez and Alise Morales [Headgum]

NewsIt’s Equal Pay Day — and even the White House has a gender pay gap [The 19th]Megan Rapinoe, and friend of Hysteria! [AP]Suzanne Somers Was Fired From Three’s Company for Asking for Equal Pay [Biography]Belva Ann Lockwood [National Archives + Justice At Work]Law protecting Alabama IVF may do more harm than good, critics say [NBC]VA to cover IVF for single veterans, same-sex couples after lawsuits [WaPo]Florida Anti-Trans Bill Could Raise Everyone’s Health Insurance Costs [The Intercept]In states with laws targeting LGBTQ issues, school hate crimes quadrupled [WaPo]Children to no longer be prescribed puberty blockers, NHS England confirms [Sky News]Nazis mingle openly at CPAC, spreading antisemitic conspiracy theories and finding allies [NBC]Selling “Woke Tears Water”“There’s a Jan. 6-themed pinball machine at CPAC”

Sani-PettyLady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center [site]Homegrown: Atlanta-based farmer Jamila Norman helps families transform their outdoor spaces into beautiful and functional backyard farms.

Super Tuesday showed that the primaries aren’t going so super, Nikki Haley and Krysten Sinema drop out in their own special ways, the abortion pill becomes available at some CVS and Walgreens locations, and more in news. Then, Robin Givhan of the Washington Post joins to talk about the State of the Union and iconic political fashion statements of the past. Finally, Sani-Petty (where is Kate Middleton?). 

Show NotesOur episode on the Comstock Act: “Speaker Chaos and Zombie Laws” w. Chani Nicholas and Amy SohnRobin Givhan"Truly dystopian": Experts worry Trump's school vaccine plan will spark "public health catastrophe" (Salon)Y/N by Esther Yi (Goodreads)

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Washington Post journalist Taylor Lorenz joins to talk about her viral interview with Libs of Tik Tok. Then 19th news Journalist  Errin Haines and filmmaker/activist Princess Hariston join to talk about their new documentary The 19th’s Breaking The News.  Plus, Erin and Alyssa get into the Republican response to Alabama’s IVF law, Jill Biden’s new federal initiative, Olivia Rodrigo’s new reproductive health fund and more. Finally, a Love is Blind take down in SaniPetty.

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The 19th’s, Breaking The News: https://19thnews.org/2024/02/how-to-watch-breaking-the-news-documentary-pbs/

https://www.pbs.org/video/breaking-the-news-q71bt6/

The 19th's podcast

Taylor Lorenz: ​​How Libs of TikTok became a powerful presence in Oklahoma schools

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/02/24/libs-tiktok-oklahoma-nonbinary-teen-death/

Heritage Foundation: Protestant Denominations Need Stronger Leadership on Assisted Reproductive Technology

https://www.heritage.org/marriage-and-family/commentary/protestant-denominations-need-stronger-leadership-assisted

Olivia Rodrigo's Fund 4 Good

https://www.eifoundation.org/partners/olivia-rodrigos-fund-4-good/

Republicans in Alabama, Kansas, and Florida attempt more anti-abortion workarounds by redefining “personhood;” ProPublica shows how Tennessee makes motherhood a nightmare; Nikki Haley stays on the campaign trail; dating app developers make Tinder addictive; and more in news. Then, Rep. Judy Chu from California talks about the Lunar New Year (we love dragons!), gun safety, and a new bill aimed at helping caregivers. Finally, June Diane Raphael dishes about Sister Wives, acting, and more.

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Show NotesThe Year After A Denied Abortion (propublica.org)After Ruling, University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System Pauses I.V.F. Procedures (alabama-birmingham-ivf-embryo-ruling.html">nytimes.com)Congresswoman Judy ChuJune Diane: instagram + her podcast The Deep Dive with Jessica St Clair and June Diane Raphael

Fani Willis and Donald Trump might meet up in an Atlanta hearing; Joe Biden’s on TikTok; Republicans sincerely threaten a national abortion ban; Texas, Ohio, and Missouri deal with reproductive healthcare BS; and more in news. Then, Bess Kalb and Kiran Deol join to discuss being an artist promoting their work on social media (inspired by an article in Vox by Rebecca Jennings). Finally, Sani-Petty (Mark Meadows and…long boogers?).

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Show NotesEveryone’s a sellout now (Vox)