Welcome to Seriously?!, the podcast that dives into the baffling, the ridiculous, and the downright unbelievable political climate in red states like Louisiana. Each week we talk about all things objectionable about red state politics, the rhetoric used to justify this insane agenda, and what advocates are doing to fight back.
Hosted by Lift’s co-founders
Michelle Erenberg and Ellie Schilling
Every week, we'll dissect the latest developments, examine the impact on local communities, and shed light on the strategies and tactics employed by advocates and grassroots organizations who are working tirelessly to challenge the status quo and push for progress. From legislative battles and court cases to grassroots activism and community organizing, we'll talk about it all and we won’t always be so nice.
Tune in for new episodes every Monday wherever you listen or watch us on YouTube.

S2 EPISODE 8
In this episode, Michelle and Ellie discuss a week filled with outrageous news, from the dangerous (Tylenol/Autism claims) to the absurd (rapture preppers). We also have some fun talking about another embarrassing moment for Trump at the United Nations. Oh, and Ellie is super pissed about the color of the year, which Michelle didn’t even know was a thing.

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In this episode, Michelle and Ellie talk with Nora Ahmed, the legal director at ACLU of Louisiana, the Louisiana law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in public schools. ACLU of Louisiana is challenging this law in Court have gotten it blocked from taking effect so far…We talk about why this law is so obviously unconstitutional, what’s next with the lawsuit, and the broader societal impacts of this nonsense.

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In this episode, hosts Michelle and Ellie discuss the recent assassination of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, the implications of political violence in the U.S., and the dangers of escalating rhetoric. Also another shadow docket decision from SCOTUS regarding ICE raids and racial profiling. Finally, they delve into the disturbing revelations from Epstein's birthday book, and what being friends with this pedo says about you.

S2 EPISODE 5
In this episode, Ellie and Michelle talk about a myriad of absurd (and kind of terrifying) crap happening in Louisiana, Texas, and the United States Capitol. From radioactive shrimp to a dangerous new strategy in the anti-abortion playbook, we walk through the failure of our leaders to meet the moment in the authoritarian takeover of our country.

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In this episode, Michelle speaks with Angela Adkins, a prominent figure in the fight for abortion rights in Louisiana. Angela shares her experiences with nutjob protesters at the clinic that she ran and the importance of civic engagement in advocating for reproductive rights. We uncover the personal narratives, political hurdles, and the resilient spirit of activists who continue to advocate for change in a state with one of the most restrictive abortion laws in the country.

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On this episode, Ellie and Michelle talk to Jamila Johnson Co-Director of Litigation at the Lawyering Project and Alex Moody, Staff Attorney at Lift Louisiana, about a lawsuit challenging Louisiana’s law classifying mifepristone and misoprostol as controlled dangerous substances. We also cover lot’s of new dumb sh*t like Secretary of Defense Hegseth’s spiritual leader who doesn’t think women should vote and Texas AG Paxton’s war against a recreational swim team - Seriously?!

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In Part 2 of our SCROTUS Review, Michelle and Ellie dive into Untied States v. Skrmetti and Trump v. CASA Inc. The tl:dr is that the Court is making things up as they go along and Justice KBJ is having none of it.

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After a much needed break, Ellie and Michelle are back for Season 2!!! This week, we break down two of the most insane Supreme Court decisions you may have missed — Medina v. Planned Parenthood South Atlantic and Mahmoud v. Taylor. These decisions upend decades of settled understanding about how the Medicaid law works and whether the constitution protects homophobia (as long as you call it religion).

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Michelle and Ellie close out the season with lawyer and advocate Morgan Lamandre, exposing the hateful rhetoric aimed at the LGBTQ+ community during debate over an anti-discrimination bill.

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Michelle and Ellie continue their conversation with Representative Mandie Landry for an insider’s take on what really happened this session.

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Ellie and Michelle sit down with lawyer and sexual assault survivor advocate Morgan Lamandre to reflect on the close of Louisiana’s Legislative Session.

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Michelle and Ellie reveal the horror as Louisiana lawmakers reject an exception to the abortion ban for minors pregnant from rape or incest.

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Michelle and Ellie break down how anti-abortion activists are working to derail a bill aimed at protecting IVF in Louisiana.

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Ellie and Michelle explain the latest changes to the “Sue Everyone” bill—what’s new, what stayed, and why it matters.

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Michelle and Ellie talk with DeKeitra Griffin and Dietz about the dangers of criminalizing HIV transmission in Louisiana.

S1 EPISODE 9
Ellie and Michelle expose the real-world fallout of a bill to expand civil liability for abortion, from legal threats to jeopardized medical careers.

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Michelle and guest host Melissa Flournoy speak with Frankie Robertson about systemic racism in Louisiana’s healthcare system and its toll on maternal health.

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Guest Marcelle Beaulieu of Louisianabrah joins Michelle and Ellie for a much-needed laugh about the absurdity of Louisiana politics.

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With Louisiana’s Legislative Session coming up, Michelle and Ellie highlight the outrageous bills being introduced.

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Michelle and Ellie are joined by Louisiana Representative Delisha Boyd to break down abortion politics in the state.