McCarthy’s Public Humiliation is Causing Internal Republican Turmoil
Erin Ryan and Alyssa Mastromonaco ring in 2023 with GOP chaos (Kevin McCarthy taking L’s in the House speaker vote, Matt Gaetz being funny for the first time in his life), great new California legislation coming into play (including more abortion protections and no new fur coats), and Idaho murder updates.
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@clairealderwood1928
August 18, 2025 at 12:25 am
I’ve been into Pasta Grannies for a couple of years. The cook book is fabulous.
@kellywyatt3104
August 18, 2025 at 12:25 am
Never miss an episode! Erin, please get your microphone sorted out – terrible sound.
@kathleenw4446
August 18, 2025 at 12:25 am
Re the Idaho murders: "only" 4 were murdered. There were 6 in the house, 1 dog. 2 of the roommates did not die and there is news that one of them may have seen the alleged perpetrator. Arrested man is reportedly vegan and there is speculation that he may have spared the dog with that in mind? Meanwhile killing 4 humans…..
@amya8316
August 18, 2025 at 12:25 am
Lol I love Erin’s oddly specific crazy scenario 😂
@lauraodonnell5225
August 18, 2025 at 12:25 am
Love the painting behind Erin.
@Dork_Apostle
August 18, 2025 at 12:25 am
Oddly specific "crazy" example…but cool. 🤣
@ExkupidsMom
August 18, 2025 at 12:25 am
If it weren't for Schadenfreude, I'd have no freude at all. Fortunately, the GOP debacle is giving me plenty to choose from.
@carolinepalumbo
August 18, 2025 at 12:25 am
I literally got a bud light ad on this video lol
@judybrown56
August 18, 2025 at 12:25 am
👍👍❤️❤️
@brendabrass2715
August 18, 2025 at 12:25 am
Who knew being Speaker would be difficult 🤣 Allyssa I love what you're wearing, I wants it!
@pmclaughlin4111
August 18, 2025 at 12:25 am
Although recorded before the rise of Byron Donalds…a couple of details_Byron skipped out on a 1997 possession charge through a pre trial diversion program AND plead guilty to felony bribery in 2000
@wondersmith
August 18, 2025 at 12:25 am
14:22 – I think the fur ban is actually a mistake. Obviously, credit where it's due that they exempted indigenous craftsmanship and the most common animal products like cow and sheep, but these sorts of laws are generally done in the name of environmentalism without actually considering bigger picture/knock-on environmental effects. The main (and basically only) alternative to furs and leather products is faux fur and synthetic leather but like… that's just plastic when you get down to it. A genuine fur coat will last for WAY longer than anything made of faux fur (while generally being warmer too, though that's a little less relevant in California) and when it does eventually need to be thrown out, it'll biodegrade instead of leaving ten gazillion little bits of microplastic behind.
It obviously sucks that an animal has to die for its fur to be used, but the same goes for the meat industry, and I don't think we're yet at the point of mandating vegetarianism. To me, the larger fur industry should be modelled off the indigenous practices which this law already makes exception for. Fur farms such as those for mink or fox need to be completely overhauled to ensure better treatment of the animals (and shut down if they fail to do so) and the hunting of wild animals for fur should be regulated with a focus on conservation and population control. In the case of the latter, this can include invasive animals that already need to have their numbers reduced for the sake of all the other local animals, such as the nutria in the US (also known as the copyu, originally from South America), the Asiatic raccoon dog in Europe, or the little menace that is the Australian brushtail possum in New Zealand.
Just… generally it strikes me that supporting a sustainable/responsible small-scale fur industry is a much better way to go about it than simply banning the fur trade altogether, and if you ever do want to buy furs (outside of California of course, don't go breaking the law just because a stranger had a little rant in the youtube comments lol), there's lots of indigenous-owned/operated fur vendors already operating out there that are worth considering.
@JustStopPlayingGames
August 18, 2025 at 12:25 am
Love this show but we need to figure out why Erin's mic sounds like that. Is it the wiring? The software??
@lesliepowers1118
August 18, 2025 at 12:25 am
Alyssa I LOVE your hair! Also as always so informative! Thank you both.
@michaelniemeyer5116
August 18, 2025 at 12:25 am
Lol he's such a loser
@Whiteglovetoys
August 18, 2025 at 12:25 am
McCarthy is from Bakersfield. The chicken McNuggets of California
@hkwmson
August 18, 2025 at 12:25 am
Erin’s anaology about the Coke seemed a tad too realistic 😂 “what are they even doing in Minnesota?!?!”
@thehappiestbaby5737
August 18, 2025 at 12:25 am
Thank you I always confuse him with Mark Meadows!!
@johncorvo5520
August 18, 2025 at 12:25 am
"Why would I make a judgment on something that may or may not happen?" one of the most passive-aggressive insult I have heard in a while. Nice clapback Nance
@Eviltwin531
August 18, 2025 at 12:25 am
That "fuck with crazy" Ft. Lauderdale story is hilarious… and oddly specific.
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