TW: Courtney inadvertantly creates uncomfortable imagery of Elon Musk bribing one of his flight attendants with a horse while exposing himself.

Courtney and Jennifer make comparisons between Trump and his picks to the antagonistic sexual predators in books, including banned "The Nowhere Girls" by Amy Reed and "The Luis Ortega Survival Club" by Sonora Reyes.

Action Items:

Find Your Senator and tell them NOT TO CONFIRM:

• The alleged rapist and anti-woman in combat PETE HEGSETH for Defense Secretary
• The alleged child molestation-enabler WWE executive Linda McMahon for Secretary of Education
• The alleged horse-bribing genital flasher Elon Musk for the unchecked "DOGE" position
  • "Dear ___, as a constituent, I am urging you NOT to confirm these nomincations as they send a message that women are not valued and that not only is sexual misconduct tolerated but it is rewarded.

Sources:

The Cut: Trump’s Cabinet Picks Are Revenge for Me Too

Elon Musk’s transgender daughter, in first interview, says he berated her

WATCH: Linda McMahon slapping daughter in WWE video

Jennifer and Courtney are back after taking some time off to process Trump securing his place as the greatest cult leader in history, winning over devoted fans who continue to vote against their own interests.

This episode covers A LOT...but not a book (that's next). Courtney and Jennifer discuss a handful of Trump's wild cabinet picks including but not limited to:

• The potential fallout of nominating RFK as the secretary of Health and Human Services and what it would mean to ban pesticides (spoiler alert: there would be no food to eat).
• The inexperienced, univerally hated, and accused sex-trafficker, Matt Gaetz, being chosen for America's next Attorney General.
• And of course Elon Musck with his special cartoon dog as the mascot for government efficency. (Note: This is not satire.)

Action Items:

Find Your Senator and tell them to:

• NOT confirm the accused Matt Gaetz for Attorney General.
• NOT confirm a Russian-connected Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence.
• NOT to support Musk's unchecked DOGE position that may give him "unprecedented power to shape regulations, contracts and budgets to advance his personal business goals and disadvantage competitors".
• Pass the Press Act
• Confirm Biden’s Judicial Appointments
  • "Dear Blah Blah, as a constituent, I am urging your to...(copy/paste above bullet points or write your own!) Thank you."

Sources:

• See the list of Trump Cabinet picks and more White House appointments so far - CBS News

• People think they've figured out the real reason Elon Musk keeps jumping like that - Tech News

• Trump says Elon Musk will lead “DOGE,” a new Department of Government Efficiency - Ars Technica

• Exclusive: Woman told House Ethics panel she witnessed Gaetz having sex with minor, lawyer says - ABC News

• How RFK Jr. has said he'll stop "mass poisoning" of America's children

  • Without the use of pesticides, there would be a 78% loss of fruit production, a 54% loss of vegetable production, and a 32% loss of cereal production.

Courtney tells Jennifer the amazing story of Henrietta Lacks and her family. The book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot was challenged in Tennessee when a mom confused gynecology with pornography. Now, the books has been removed from required reading lists, when Henrietta's story should be amplified and used as an important lesson in bodily autonomy, Black history, systemic racisim, and so much more. Read Henrietta's grandson's book "The Untold Story of Henrietta Lacks" by Ron Lacks to learn more about this phenomenal woman and her family.

Sources:

DeSantis Seeks to Silence Brain Cancer Patient Speaking Out About Her Abortion

Crownsville: Turning a grim site from Maryland's past into a jewel | WYPR

Sickle Cell Disease Continues to Face Underfunding, Lack of Research | Newsroom

Why do so many Black women die in pregnancy? One reason: Doctors don't take them seriously.

Student creates app to improve care for black babies

Federal judge: DeSantis can’t threaten Florida TV stations airing pro-abortion rights ad

Banned Books Week: “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks”

Henrietta Lacks' descendants reach a settlement over the use of her 'stolen' cells

County judge strikes down Ohio abortion ban, citing voter-approved reproductive rights amendment | AP News

Books Challenged or Banned in 2015-2016, by Robert P. Doyle - Illinois Library Association

Oprah Winfrey doesn't think Lacks family deserves more than $16,000 consultancy fee for movie