This week, Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett and Mallory Hagan are joined by Arielle Fodor (aka Frazz) to discuss the education system in America, the great resignation of teachers, and her catalytic content leading to the resignation of former Congressman Eric Swalwell. We also discuss what this means for the future of journalism, content creators, and our broader media ecosystem.

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Most women in America face an overwhelming barrage of decisions, from pregnancy choices to postpartum care, that are rooted solely in the fact that — you guessed it — she’s a woman.

In this candid deep dive, Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett and Mallory Hagan cut through the propaganda and societal pressure to reveal the harsh truth: these decisions are often rooted in systemic inequality designed to exhaust and guilt women into submission.

You’ll discover how American healthcare system priorities, misinformation, and cultural norms create a mental load so heavy that many new mothers feel like they’re fighting a losing battle just to care for their own bodies and babies.

We break down the bizarre disparity in birth interventions across countries, why pregnancy is flooded with targeted ads, and how social media influencers are weaponized in the postpartum decision-making maze. Plus, a sobering look at the trillion-dollar industry of maternal healthcare, vaccine misinformation, and the motherhood penalty that keeps women financially and emotionally trapped.

This episode also explores the unspoken pressure to perform perfection, like choosing sleep training or co-sleeping, based on morality rather than evidence, all while systemic failures leave women with little support, especially moms of color and working-class women.

If you’ve ever wondered why motherhood feels like an impossible maze, or you’re tired of feeling guilty for simply doing what’s best for your family, this conversation is your wake-up call. It’s time to ask: who truly benefits from the relentless hustle of American motherhood?

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Remember that little piece of legislation we’ve been discussing for over a calendar year? The SAVE Act, authored by the Election Integrity Network, threatens to disenfranchise millions of American voters in the name of “protecting elections.” Another demographic facing voter suppression? College voters, a voting bloc that has historically voted for Democratic candidates more so than Republicans.

This week, Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett & Mallory Hagan sit down with Max Flugrath, Communications Director at Fair Fight, a non-profit advocating for voting rights, to discuss MAGA’s attacks on our elections and voting systems. You can follow Max and his work with Fair Fight here.

Mallory’s headline of the week can be found here.

Chapters List:

00:00 Introduction to Election Integrity Network and SAVE Act

05:34 Discussion on Voter Suppression and College Vote

06:08 Interview with Max Fluegraf on Voter Access

06:21 The Suppression of the College Vote

11:25 Understanding the SAVE Act and Its Implications

16:14 The Burden of Voter ID Laws

21:31 The Importance of Every Vote

26:21 Mobilizing Young Voters for Change