USA’s Boiling Points w. Megan Gailey

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Erin and Alyssa break down airport chaos, from TSA turmoil to ICE’s ominous presence, Ms. Rachel’s fight to free children from detention centers, MAGA’s AI dream girl, and why Meta’s glasses are more dystopian than you think. Then comedian Megan Gailey joins to discuss the polyamory discourse sparked by writer Lindy West. They wrap up in the Sanity Corner with a chat about the WNBA’s new contract, Taylor Sheridan’s oddly addictive new show, and more.For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email [email protected] and include the name of the podcast.Watch Megan’s special Live From My Driveway when it premieres on March 31st on YouTube.Democrats flip Florida state seat that includes Trump's Mar-a-Lago home (BBC 3/25)ICE agents arrive at U.S. airports amid TSA staff shortages, funding fight (Washington Post 3/23)More than 400 TSA officers have quit since shutdown began (NBC News 3/21)Children's entertainer Ms. Rachel has a new cause: Freeing kids from ICE detention (NBC News 3/21)‘The Pitt’ Season 2, Episode 11 Recap: Chilling Effect (NYT 3/20)Thousands have swooned over this MAGA dream girl. She’s made with AI. (Washington Post 3/20)The Rise of the Ray-Ban Meta Creep (Wired 3/23)Lindy West Thought She Couldn’t Handle Polyamory. She Was Wrong. (NYT 3/4)

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