Monica Lewinsky and Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow join for a very special episode of Hysteria. Mallory and Alyssa discuss Trump’s systematic dismantling of the Department of Education, Lisa Murkowski’s scathing read of the Republican Party, and their media diets. Then Monica shares behind-the-scenes stories from her new podcast and what reclaiming means to her. They wrap up with a petty rant about Usha Vance and a wholesome story of community coming together.

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USDA cancels $500M in food deliveries, leaving food banks scrambling (WaPo 3/24)

Greenland’s leader says US officials’ visit is ‘highly aggressive.’ Trump says it’s ‘friendliness, not provocation’ (CNN 3/24)

GOP Senator Slams Republicans for Being “Afraid” of Elon Musk (The New Republic 3/19)

Trump demands Maine governor apologize — or the state will face consequences (Politico 3/22)

‘A dark day’ for American children: Trump issues order to kill the Department of Education (The 19th 3/20)

Alyssa Mastromonaco and guest host Errin Haines (The 19* News) dive into federal budget cuts, criminal abortion charges in Texas, and egg trafficking at the border. Then, Megan Gailey joins for a March Madness panel to discuss Juju Watkins, Paige Bueckers, and their predictions for the NCAA Basketball tournament. They also chat about The White Lotus, the fall of Forever 21, and daylight savings time.

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Trump signs GOP’s 6-month government funding bill passed by Congress (PBS 3/15)

Texas midwife arrested for allegedly providing abortions amid state’s near-total ban (The Gaurdian 3/17)

Border Patrol Has Seized More Eggs Than Fentanyl So Far This Year (Newsweek 3/17)

Forever 21 is bankrupt, again. This time actually could be forever (NPR 3/17)

Teenagers Say Girls Are Equal to Boys in School, or Are Ahead (NYT 3/13)

'Beyond the Gates' makes and reflects Black history at a critical time on screen and off (NBC 2/25)

A 14-Year-Old Just Became the Youngest Player in NWSL History (Sports Illustrated 3/16)

America is in retrograde, and Errin Haines of The 19th* News and Alyssa Mastromonaco are here to talk about it. They discuss the latest on the dismantling of the Department of Education, Kamala Harris’s next political move, and the consequences of resistance under Trump. Then, internationally recognized leader in reproductive health and board-certified gynecologist Dr. Karen Tang joins to talk about perimenopause and hormone replacement therapy and answer listener questions. They wrap up with their honest review of Meghan Markle’s new Netflix show and their other current TV favorites.

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Breonna Taylor’s mother remembers (The 19th 3/12)

Democrats unveil bill to reinstate veterans fired in Trump workforce cuts (The Hill 3/10)

USDA pauses funding to University of Maine after Trump clash with governor (The Hill 3/11)

D.C.'s Black Lives Matter mural will be erased. Look back at the iconic street painting (NPR 3/8)

‘She is evil’: Amy Coney Barrett under attack by right wing after USAid ruling (The Guardian 3/8)

Tony Hinchcliffe, comedian who sparked controversy at Trump rally, lands Netflix deal (CNN 3/10)

Kamala Harris sets a deadline for her next move (Politico 3/7)

Education Department prepares to lay off roughly half its staff (NBC 3/11)