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Meet the Democratic Attorney Running for the Ruby Red Alabama Supreme Court

This week, Mallory Hagan [https://substack.com/profile/23815558-mallory-hagan] and Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett [https://substack.com/profile/11412852-maggie-gehlsen-burnett] sit down with AshLeigh for Alabama [https://substack.com/profile/312897224-ashleigh-for-alabama] to discuss voting rights, why the Supreme Court in Alabama (and any state) matters, conservative women, and more. AshLeigh is currently running for Supreme Court Justice in Alabama. AshLeigh earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama and her law degree from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. Dunham is a distinguished legal professional with a career rooted in service to Alabama families. She serves as a Referee in Jefferson County’s Juvenile Court, where she adjudicates sensitive family and juvenile matters with fairness, clarity, and compassion. Her work creates stability for children and families facing crisis, drawing on years of experience handling complex legal issues with a steady, principled approach. AshLeigh is also a practicing Fertility Attorney at Magic City Fertility Law. Her expertise in this area is deeply personal: AshLeigh and her husband welcomed their daughter through IVF, but had to leave Alabama to access the care they needed to start their family. As an attorney, AshLeigh helps individuals and couples navigate the legal complexities of assisted reproduction so they can start and grow their families, too. That experience fuels her public advocacy for legal protections for families seeking fertility treatment. She believes no Alabamian should have to leave home to start a family. Support AshLeigh’s campaign here [https://www.ashleighdunhamforalabama.com/]. Follow our parent network, The Siren [https://substack.com/profile/318184200-the-siren], here [https://substack.com/@thesirennetwork]. FOLLOW: * Follow us on Instagram [http://instagram.com/prettyfuriouspod] * Follow us on TikTok [http://tiktok.com/@prettyfuriouspod] * Follow us on Substack [http://prettyfuriouspod.substack.com/] * Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyFuriousPod] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6JGUoF8GATMzow8Ip6KxTS?si=ae53ca8219a34d0a] * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretty-furious/id1799490598] PRODUCTS WE LOVE: L’Occitane Shower Oil [https://www.ulta.com/p/almond-softening-shower-oil-pimprod2059148?sku=2659731] Rael Exfoliating Cleanser [https://www.ulta.com/p/miracle-clear-exfoliating-cleanser-pimprod2046980?sku=2629906] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prettyfuriouspod.substack.com/subscribe [https://prettyfuriouspod.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Suraj Patel: Pretty Furious about Voting Rights

This week on Pretty Furious, attorney and NYU adjunct professor Suraj Patel joins Mallory Hagan [https://open.substack.com/users/23815558-mallory-hagan?utm_source=mentions] to explain the history of gerrymandering, how we got to this point with redistricting, and most importantly, what we can do to eliminate gerrymandering nationwide, and usher in a new, rational voting system. This is Suraj’s second time joining us on Pretty Furious. If you missed it, in the last episode, he explained [https://www.thesirennetwork.com/p/why-abolishing-ice-is-the-only-solution?utm_source=publication-search] the history of ICE and how we should restructure our immigration enforcement. More about Suraj: Suraj Patel is a lawyer, activist, and adjunct professor of business ethics at NYU Stern. He recently ran for U.S. Congress as a progressive Democrat in New York’s 12th Congressional District. He is a veteran of both Barack Obama Presidential campaigns and worked as an advance associate for the Obama White House. Born to immigrant parents, his experience as a first-generation American shaped his view of politics and policy at an early age. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from with a BA from Stanford University, was an Allen Scholar at NYU School of Law, and was a Departmental Scholar at Cambridge University where he completed a Masters in Public Policy focused on evidence-based policy making. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prettyfuriouspod.substack.com/subscribe [https://prettyfuriouspod.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Mrs. Frazzled — Pretty Furious about Eric Swalwell

This week, Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett [https://substack.com/profile/11412852-maggie-gehlsen-burnett] and Mallory Hagan [https://substack.com/profile/23815558-mallory-hagan] are joined by Arielle Fodor (aka Frazz [https://substack.com/profile/140614717-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. You can follow Arielle/Frazz here. [https://mrsfrazzled.substack.com/about] Be sure to follow our parent network The Siren [https://substack.com/profile/318184200-the-siren]. Products we love: MAC Gloss Stick [https://www.ulta.com/p/squirt-plumping-lip-gloss-stick-pimprod2040369?sku=2611054&cmpid=PS_Non!google!Product_Listing_Ads&cagpspn=pla&CATCI=&CAAGID=&CAWELAID=330000200003069772&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17238976497&gbraid=0AAAAAD9rLH7AIlmOI4o4wiXX7-bh6zACm&gclid=CjwKCAjwwdbPBhBgEiwAxBRA4cbla09GCoc-YMdlc1857a0WpQNWJ2urT2r0IrjiJ4ABKz8fdeYnrhoCzxUQAvD_BwE] Curl Brush [https://www.bouncecurl.com/products/define-styling-brush?variant=40369198727230&country=US¤cy=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&srsltid=AfmBOoqkF1hbiXgHHtFCQsAncDOz207ZXJhvkUte_j-L3Avjde0X9T5E5jQ] * Follow us on Instagram [http://instagram.com/prettyfuriouspod] * Follow us on TikTok [http://tiktok.com/@prettyfuriouspod] * Follow us on Substack [http://prettyfuriouspod.substack.com/] * Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyFuriousPod] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6JGUoF8GATMzow8Ip6KxTS?si=ae53ca8219a34d0a] * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretty-furious/id1799490598] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prettyfuriouspod.substack.com/subscribe [https://prettyfuriouspod.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

The Growing MAGA Movement to Stop Newborn Vaccinations

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 [https://open.substack.com/users/11412852-maggie-gehlsen-burnett?utm_source=mentions] and Mallory Hagan [https://open.substack.com/users/23815558-mallory-hagan?utm_source=mentions] 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? Be sure to follow our parent network, The Siren [https://substack.com/profile/318184200-the-siren]. * Follow us on Instagram [http://instagram.com/prettyfuriouspod] * Follow us on TikTok [http://tiktok.com/@prettyfuriouspod] * Follow us on Substack [http://prettyfuriouspod.substack.com/] * Subscribe on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@PrettyFuriousPod] * Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6JGUoF8GATMzow8Ip6KxTS?si=ae53ca8219a34d0a] * Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pretty-furious/id1799490598] This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prettyfuriouspod.substack.com/subscribe [https://prettyfuriouspod.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]

Inside the MAGA Plot to Suppress the College Vote & Tamper With Our Elections

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 [https://open.substack.com/users/11412852-maggie-gehlsen-burnett?utm_source=mentions] & Mallory Hagan [https://open.substack.com/users/23815558-mallory-hagan?utm_source=mentions] sit down with Max Flugrath [https://substack.com/profile/116647565-max-flugrath], Communications Director at Fair Fight [https://www.fairfight.com/], 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. [https://substack.com/@maxflugrath] Mallory’s headline of the week can be found here. [https://www.npr.org/2026/04/10/nx-s1-5773327/women-men-jobs-health-care-manufacturing] 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 This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prettyfuriouspod.substack.com/subscribe [https://prettyfuriouspod.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_2]