Standing Room Only
Episodes
James Talarico is a long-term threat to the GOP
Host Amanda Marcotte analyzes Texas Democrat James Tallarico’s Senate race against Ken Paxton, highlighting how his Christian faith challenges the GOP’s stranglehold on white evangelical voters.
Pete Hegseth can't escape the myth of himself
Host Amanda Marquette critiques Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, arguing he is delusional about the Iran war and surrounded by yes-men.
How Erika Kirk blew it
Amanda Marcotte examines Erica Kirk’s controversial tenure as CEO of Turning Point USA following Charlie Kirk’s death, highlighting the contradiction…
Everyone says young men are more religious — here's what's actually changing
Host Amanda Marcotte examines the rise of young men adopting superficial Christianity, driven by "manosphere" influencers like Joe Rogan and Andrew Tate who promote patriarchal control.
The real reason for male loneliness will surprise you
Host Amanda Marcotte argues that the male loneliness crisis stems from the misogynistic "manosphere" rather than women.
Gen Z doesn't want to be tradwives
Host Amanda Marotte and guest Kylie Chung debunk the right-wing "trad wife" narrative, exposing it as a strategy to restrict reproductive rights.