About this episode
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!). 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. Show Notes votesaveamerica.com Reeling From Mass Stabbing, Australians Ask: Was It About Hatred of Women? ( 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 ( 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.