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Our Governor Went to Greenland and All We Got Was this Sh*ty Map

In this week’s episode, Michelle and Ellie unpack another chaotic week in Louisiana and national politics. Governor Jeff Landry is trying to lure the youth of Greenland to his house with promises of unlimited chocolate chip cookies. Trump’s stealing our money and giving it to criminals. The Louisiana Right to Life cannot be trusted and their messaging sucks. 
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They Cut the Feed

Louisiana's legislature held hearings until 4:30 IN THE MORNING to ram through redistricting maps that gut Black voting power — and Michelle was there for basically all of it. Ellie was not, because she's been on a journey of self-discovery and starting a new firm, which she hates talking about but talked about anyway.
This week: a racist senator yells "shut up" at a room full of constituents, a committee chair cuts the live feed mid-questioning (twice), a senator gets forced off a committee for having the audacity to ask a pointed question, and the state's Attorney General threatens to remove city council members because she... can? Apparently? We're not sure she actually can.
Also: the Epstein files resolution somehow passed the Louisiana Senate unanimously, a YouGov poll confirms Republican men are terrified of an elderly man in obvious cognitive decline, the Supreme Court does one procedurally reasonable thing on mifepristone, and we ponder whether Roberts is the worst Chief Justice in history.
From This Episode:
New Orleans interim court clerk blocked by La. Supreme Court while lawsuit unfolds
Louisiana lawmakers urge release of Epstein files
YouGov Poll: How many Americans think they could beat Donald Trump in a fight?
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Louisiana's Jim Crow Maps

We’re going to do something different this week. On May 8th, the Louisiana Senate Government Affairs committee held a hearing about proposed new maps that would redraw our 6 Congressional Districts. Hundreds of people came to the Capitol to testify. We are going to play some of that testimony without commentary because we think everyone needs to hear it. 
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Don’t P*** on My Leg and Tell Me It’s Raining

Courts are doing things. Louisiana is doing things. The Fifth Circuit is doing things. None of it is good. Pour yourself something strong and join Ellie and Michelle as they try to make sense of the week that was. The SCOTUS opinion in Louisiana v. Callais dropped this week and Alito is gaslighting us all. And a three-judge Fifth Circuit panel effectively reinstated in-person prescription requirements for mifepristone — nationwide.
From this episode:
Full federal appeals court won’t rehear $83 million defamation verdict against Trump
Listen to I've Had It: Revenge is Best Served Publicly with E. Jean Carroll 
Court restricts abortion access across the US by blocking the mailing of mifepristone
Read Justice Kagan’s dissent here starting on page 45
Early voting is May 2-9 so please Geaux Vote. Find Election information here. 
 
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This F’g Guy

In this episode, Ellie and Michelle talk about the conservative freakout about the declining teen birth rate, the middle finger voters in Virginia gave to Trump, Jazzfest drivers messing up New Orleans, whether Charlie Kirk was a model of success that students should be forced to emulate, and finally, Michelle backs up her thesis about Senator Jay Morris.
From this episode:
Judge bars certification of Virginia redistricting results; state AG promises appeal
Low Birth Rates Could Have Devastating Economic Impacts • Fox & Friends
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The Bible Doesn’t Say You Can Be An A-hole

In this episode, Ellie and Michelle talk about JD Vance’s warning to Pope Leo, the absurd outcome of the debate over pregnancy centers providing healthcare without being licensed, and, of course, another chapter in Representative Crew’s crusade against pronouns. 
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Avocado Toast with Aubrey Allison

In this episode, Ellie and Michelle are joined by Aubrey Allison, a content creator in New Orleans who blends culture, news and politics with humor and sarcasm in a way that is delightful. Aubrey shares how she thinks about using social media to spread information people need but making sure there’s hope core in the mix. Then Ellie and Michelle give a quick update on the pregnancy center bills. 
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A Flashback to 1950

In this episode, Ellie and Michelle run through a laundry list of batshit stuff that happened nationally and in Louisiana. How did the Artemis II launch get overshadowed by the Supreme Court’s bizarre decision on conversion therapy, the spectacle of Kristi Noem, Lindsey Graham, and Pam Jo, and Trump’s temper tantrum at SCOTUS. Back on the Gulf, The Right to Life wants to show kids propaganda videos and a racist Senator from Monroe wants to fire judges in New Orleans. 
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Yes on HB 931 Freedom of Religion
Yes on HB 897 Protect Health Data Privacy 
Yes on HB 611 Health And Safety Standards

They're Coming For the Ballot and Science Classes

In this episode, Ellie and Michelle discuss recent legislative developments in Louisiana, how the SAVE Act disenfranchises women, and why we need more secular traditions. Also, Louisiana is trying to sneak through a Baby Olivia Bill - but we’re on to them.
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The deadline to register to vote in person, by mail, or at an OMV Office is April 15. 
The deadline to register to vote in person, by mail, or at an OMV Office is April 15.
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No on HB 485 Constitutional Amendment on Parental Rights
No on SB 310 Signs of NOPE
No on HB 288 Political interference in clinical record-keeping
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Yes on HB 897 Protect Health Data Privacy
 
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Signs of NOPE

Michelle and Ellie unpack recent legislative developments in Louisiana including the influence of religious and unlicensed pregnancy centers, their role in propagation of misinformation, and their lack of regulation. They also discuss Ohio Republicans proposing a pregnancy registry requiring health providers to report fetal heartbeats and pregnancy outcomes. And the US Congress's Ludicrous proposal for mandatory collection of fetal remains.
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To contact legislators about specific bills:
SB 310 - Signs of NOPE
HB 897 - Protect Health Information Privacy
 
 From this episode:
Ohio GOP Wants Every Pregnancy Reported to the State
Republicans Introduce National “Catch Kit” Bill
 
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