Fighting Down-Ballot Republicans in Battleground States, on Healthcare, & Women’s Rights
This week on Personal/Political, Alyssa chats with Andrea Salinas, Kristen McDonald Rivet, and Diamond Staton Williams on their respective races in Oregon, Michigan, and North Carolina against Republicans. Then, it’s time for Sanity/Petty Corner!
0:00 – Intro
0:30 – Andrea Salinas of Oregon
8:42 – Kristen McDonald Rivet of Michigan
16:22 – Diamond Staton Williams of North Carolina
23:18 – Sanity/Petty Corner
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@MarkChappell-f8c
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
If you look at the Bell Curve of election results as they are entered as ballots on the day of Voting, someone has stolen the Votes from Kamala's Bell Curve to Donald's Bell Curve.I have without a doubt by looking at the Bell Curves of election Ballots handed in through the day, that Donald Stole the Election results from Kamala.
And "The Thief only comes to kill and destroy." John 10:10.
@herohero8620
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
Republicans are the reason for all the troubles we face today .
@thaliacrew1
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
"The goodness of public service." Bless you, Alyssa!
@Random_Wierdo.
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
Abortion is murder whether you like it or not in my country there are only three causes that can let you have an abortion.
@AdalbertPtak
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
Just vote blue up and down the ballot.
It is in your own interest.
@AdalbertPtak
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
Please, please, please do the right thing.
Blue up and down the ballot.
@byusaranicole
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
The abrupt end to the videos get me every time. I'm always like, "Oh, did I accidentally pause the video? Oh, it's over? Oh."
@AdalbertPtak
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
Blue all the way.
Get at it ladies.
Without your votes the MAGA would likely win.
@Michelle-oc4ty
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
Ladies, I would like to hear about Bobby Kennedy Jr., and how he may have sold out his soul for an administrative spot. I have dysphonia, and he has dysphonia. But when he talks, bs comes out. Way to strain the vocal chords. It's a rough disease, at least Shania Twain overcame it with song.
@molliemcgrath4010
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
I don't know if it helps, but all of the proceeds of R Kelly's music now goes to his victims
@camoflage61821
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
LOVE this podcast! Re: hearing great songs from rotten people. The top of my list is "Rock and Roll Pt. 2" by Gary Glitter. These people (including the Lube Hoarder) are not just a disgrace to humankind, but to mammals as a whole.
@kboussa
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
Ok, this is so weird, Alyssa Mastromonaco looks like Mary-Louise Parker (Weeds, etc.). Alyssa Mastromonaco was a White House employee. And guess what? Mary-Louise Parker played a White House employee in The West Wing show. Coincidence? I don't think so.
So please Alyssa answer this: are you and Mary-Louise Parker the same person? People NEED to know the truth!
@4362mont
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
Whay if Trump pardons Diddy?
@richradley2706
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
Great articles. Many men are in favor of your platforms. Please recognize that many men are pro-choice because we are all in this together.
@22lulublu
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
Alyssa, I love watching you and Erin rip certain peoples jugulars out on TFG. But today, just another Sunday a.m.., I was thrilled to see all the wonderful young talent that we have in this country. Thank you so much for bringing these women warriors to my attention; I understand that they are as important to putting down project 2025 as getting rid of Trump. Diamond was great. Amazingly, she finds the time to work part time in her state’s legislature in NC, while being a full-time nurse. Great show!
@Sarah-qo9bu
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
Hysteria, why why WHY do you want women to be forced into private spaces with men? Why do you encourage the endangerment of women so men can take advantage? Why do you support these woke ideals that will only harm women??!
@shelbykuenning2575
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
I don't get how people like Andrea's opponent are able to garner sjpport, they are so self-serving. People need to educate themselves, avoidkng mis and disinformation, get off their butts and participate in democracy. This is extremely urgent, getting close to being emergent.
@shelbykuenning2575
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
Fight this in all states, not just the Battleground knes.
@4everyoung24
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
Can y’all interview Tiffany Drake for Texas House? She’s a nurse who I worked with and will be proud to vote for.
Drake for Texas!
Common Ground Common Sense
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January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
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@johndolan5076
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
my name is Donald j trump I own a mansion and a yacht
you go girls you go please get this shit done right please.
@hippodinoreserve6090
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
Abortion is on the ballot in 10 states in ROEvember: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New York, and South Dakota.
@SharonThoboisluvtolive
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
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@bebeenderson7863
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
Sorry my life matters more than an unborn, non sentient clump of cells 🤷🏽♀️ that may sound “mean” but oh well, it’s true
@Infinitebrandon
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
Oh you're Bernie too! Thats why i naturally love you Alyssa ☺️. I'm guessing you're also Italian American too; we do tend to be the best heroic journalists 😏. Braggadacio, paizana😇
@missopowers
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
More women = more better government.
@CactusGal
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
Love your channel! Would love to hear your opinions on the Rachel Maddow documentary, shown on MSNBC last night. That would be hella interesting!
@CactusGal
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
I was lucky to have miscarried in Australia in the late '80's, instead of American now. I would have died here. I was becoming septic.
@CactusGal
January 8, 2026 at 11:42 am
It makes me cry, that we need to re-fight for the rights that we already fought for! Wtf! Women have always been there for black rights, gay rights, etc. Where are those people when women's rights are being eroded?
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