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Representatives Jasmine Crockett and Marjorie Taylor Greene.

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Representatives Jasmine Crockett and Marjorie Taylor Greene.

Countess Jemal; Drew Angerer/Getty Images; BFA/Warner Bros

Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Jasmine Crockett exchanged heated remarks on the House floor. Greene commented on Crockett’s eyelashes, and Crockett called Greene’s body “butch.” We dive into the history of these two attacks and look at what history the two representatives are drawing from – from misogynoir to transphobia. And what about what we expect from our politicians?

Then, “The Matrix” came out 25 years ago and immediately became a classic. This is a powerful story for both trans people and incels who have “taken the red pill.” What makes the film’s central metaphor so appealing (and widely applicable)?

This episode was produced by Barton Girdwood and Liam McBain. It was edited by Jessica Placzek and Sara Sarasohn. Technical support came from Tiffany Vera Castro. Our executive producer is Veralyn Williams. Our Vice President of Programming is Yolanda Sangweni.