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F* It, Let’s Do It Again...and Again

Michelle and Ellie are back in the legislative trenches after last week’s podcast episode suffered a catastrophic recording error. So they recorded it again, because there’s wild stuff this legislative session in Louisiana. Lawmakers are trying to do everything from changing the definition of abortion to giving parents unfettered rights- including refusing to treat their children with cancer. Seriously, that’s a bill.
From this episode:
Louisiana's 2026 crawfish industry is facing a severe crisis due to a shortage of labor
Pentagon Should Focus on Defense Priorities, not Lavish Dinners, After Historic $93.4B “Use-It-or-Lose-It” September
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Jeff Landry, Trump’s Redneck Governor

Charlie Kirk Success Sequencing Act

Measles Outbreak at ”Pro-Life” March

Ellie's Pregnancy House

In this episode, Michelle and Ellie analyze recent and proposed Louisiana bills, focusing on regulation of pregnancy centers and MAGA legislator’s absurd response to Minneapolis protests. They also discuss the broader implications for civil liberties and healthcare access in the state.
From this episode:
Louisiana Lawsuit Seeks Immediate Nationwide Restrictions on Medication Abortion
Louisiana, Trump FDA clash in court over abortion drug availability through telehealth
Pregnancy and Baby Care Initiative Legislative Audit
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The March for Measles

In this episode, Michelle and Ellie discuss Trump’s meltdown over the Supreme Court decision in the tariff’s case, the March for Life spawning a measles outbreak, and the disturbing new campaign to ban sex-sex marriage. 
From this episode:
March for Life attendees may have been exposed to measles
Court clears way for Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in classrooms to take effect
Trump adds Landry to historic preservation council that advocates fear will peel back protections
Greater than Campaign
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Abortion bans are actually about control and punishment (with Jessica Valenti)

In this episode, Ellie and Michelle talk to Jessica Valenti about the current state of abortion rights in the U.S., the importance of local advocacy, and the impact of misinformation. They dig into the BS coercion narrative surrounding abortion and how critical it is to understand the complexities of abortion legislation to effectively advocate for change.
From this episode:
Get Jessica’s book Abortion: Our Bodies, Their Lies, and the Truths We Use to Win - a New York Times Best Seller
Abortion, Every Day, an urgent synthesis of anything and everything happening with abortion rights in the United States.
There is no such thing as other people’s children, Luke O'Neil
The War on Mifepristone: How Junk Science and False Narratives Threaten US Abortion Access
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What is the possible connection between Greenland and Louisiana?

and does Landry think Greenland in covered in "snow"?

New Year, Same Lawless Sh*t

In this episode, Ellie and Michelle discuss the lawless and tumultuous start to 2026. They delve into the political climate under the Trump administration, focusing on the controversial actions in Venezuela and the implications of U.S. foreign policy. The conversation also touches on domestic issues, including the shooting in Minneapolis and the total lack of accountability for law enforcement action.
From this episode:
You can watch the footage of the murder of Renee Good here, but it’s really upsetting. 
DHS Secretary Noem Says Deadly ICE Shooting in Minneapolis Resulted From "Act of Domestic Terrorism"
JD Vance in a truly unhinged press conference called this “a tragedy of her own making,"
Trump’s website full of lies about January 6th
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Best of Seriously?! in 2025

We hope you enjoy this little skip down memory lane. These are the best moments from the pod in 2025. We'll be back next year with new episodes.
 
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