American society is still organized around a presumption that every family unit has a full-time caregiver in the home. Jessica Grose, mom of 2 and opinion writer for The New York Times, joins host Anne Helen Petersen to answer questions about the struggle, sadness, and burnout that comes from trying to still get by in that space, even when it isn't reality f ... Show More
Nov 8
This F*cking Guy: Donald Trump Jr.
In our 51st episode of This F*cking Guy, Crooked’s Jane Coaston joins to dive deep into the past of the scumbag spawn, Donald Trump Jr. From his “Diaper Don” partying days to his failed business ventures, from his penchant for hunting endangered wildlife to his incessant shit-pos ... Show More
47m 32s
Nov 5
Libbing La Vida Loca w. Leigh McGowan
Dems won big on Tuesday, and Leigh McGowan (PoliticsGirl) joins Erin to break down the results. They celebrate the blue tsunami, victories down the ballot, and the downfall of many fucking guys. Then they discuss how Dems can navigate their new majority in Trump’s veto-state and ... Show More
1h 29m
Jun 2021
The problem with work is work | Tell Me More
A lot of people felt overworked before the pandemic. Now, well, you can imagine. American work culture has become increasingly untenable for many people. It's basically impossible to keep up with the demands of work and the rest of life, which is especially true for parents, even ... Show More
9m 31s
Dec 2023
This is what "real self-care" looks like
"You can't meditate yourself out of a 40-hour work week with no childcare and no paid sick days," says Dr. Pooja Lakshmin. But when you're overworked and overwhelmed, what can you do? On this episode, host B.A. Parker asks: What are your options when a bubble bath won't cut it?Se ... Show More
36m 41s
Aug 2024
The Trad Wife Paradox with Anne Helen Petersen
<p>Trevor, Christiana, and noted writer and journalist Anne Helen Petersen discuss the growing #tradwife trend, the ideological conviction that a woman’s sole and highest purpose is to be her spouse’s modest, subservient helpmate, and that anything less is ungodly. Why do more wo ... Show More
56m 48s