Moira and Adrian grab their Stanley cup and identical hair extensions to follow guest Kate Kelly into the reality show phenomenon "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" -- an episode all about the gender politics of the LDS Church, mixed orientation marriages, and, for some reason, "soft swinging".

It's debate night in America, and you know what that means: MASCULINITY THUNDERDOME! In this special emergency episode, Moira and Adrian discuss the different styles of masculinity on display at the vice presidential debate. You can find Moira's article on this debate here.

Moira talks Adrian through the latest fissure in the war on reproductive freedom: in-vitro fertilzation! A fixation of conservative Protestants and the Catholic Church alike, a stand-in for changing family structures, queer families -- but also a serious losing issue for the Republican Party! Come for a discussion of ensoulment, noctural emissions,…

In this episode of In Bed With The Right, Moira walks Adrian through the long, creepy history of pro-natalism, and its resurgence amongst conservatives. It is textbook 'weird'!

In honor of the Olympic Games in Paris and of the way conservatives seem intent to freak out about them almost daily, Adrian walks Moira through the various ginned-up controversies: drag queens recreating paintings! Female boxers boxing! People either conforming or not conforming to their gender!

In another emergency episode in a veritable era of emergencies, Adrian and Moira discuss the gender politics surrounding Vice President Kamala Harris's presidential campaign, her potential VP picks, coconut trees, and those darn Democratic cat ladies á la J.D. Vance.

Alex Ross, music critic for the New Yorker and author of the book ‘Wagnerism’ joins Moira and Adrian to talk about Siegfried, the Wagner clan, and Wagner’s complicated and multifaceted legacy.

Moira and Adrian talk about Joe Biden's campaign, about the age question and the fallout from the calamitous presidential debate. NOTE: We recorded this before the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, which is why we don't talk about it here.

In a special emergency episode, Moira and Adrian talk with historian Gabe Winant about J.D. Vance, Donald Trump's pick for vice president. Gender, class and the political ascendancy of creep masculinity.

Adrian and Moira return for another episode on the life and works of Richard Wagner, investigating the radical political/philosophical influences that led him to some of the good, the bad, and the downright racist tropes in his operas.

For this live show, Moira and Adrian blinking step into the big world and come face to face with other human beings! Specifically Sarah Marshall of the amazing “You’re Wrong About” podcast, and an audience of 60 lovely people on Stanford’s campus. Together they discuss the life and times of Anita Bryant, OG anti-gay crusader—and why we’re still liv…

Moira walks Adrian through the strange, tragic, enraging life of RFK Jr.—vaccine skeptic, presidential candidate, and literal brain worm survivor. Along the way, your hosts touch on Kennedy masculinity, American aristocracy, and the fine art of styling yourself as an outsider while the whole world can't stop deferring to you.…

Adrian leads Moira through the life and career of composer Richard Wagner—a not-so-great man with some of world history's worst fans. Aesthetics, politics, revolutionary zeal that curdles into something far more ominous! This one is—as befits its source material—epic!

Samuel Catlin (University at Buffalo) joins Moira and Adrian to talk about "The Campus" -- about the peculiar mental image Americans seem to have, how little it comports with reality, and the uncanny power of that it nevertheless exercises. You can read Samuel's essay "The Campus Does Not Exist" over at Parapraxis magazine: https://www.parapraxisma…

Moira and Adrian speak to political scientist Jeff Dudas about his 2017 book Raised Right: Fatherhood in Modern American Conservatism. The conversation touches on campus panics, Clarence Thomas's many father figures, and neoconservative failsons.

In this episode, Moira and Adrian delve into Judith Butler's latest book -- about the worldwide movement against "gender" and the role it plays in right-wing politics.

Moira guides Adrian through the strange, troubling world of tradwifery -- the latest trend in butter-churning, vaguely religious gender conservatism that's taken over your Instagram feed. Come for Adrian's immediate discomfort, stay for Moira's grand unifying theory that links Phyllis Schlafly, the #Girlbosses of the 2010s and unnervingly peppy wom…

Adrian takes Moira into the wild, wildly misogynist and deeply depressing world of Otto Weininger (1880-1903). A posterchild for all manner of fin-de-siècle neuroses, to say nothing for massive quantities of self-hatred, Weininger may be a footnote today -- but he was deeply and weirdly influential in his own time.…

Philosopher Kate Manne (Down Girl, Entitled) joins Moira and Adrian to talk about the politics of anti-fatness – where fatphobia came from historically, how it intersects with racism, sexism and transphobia, and how interpreting bodies according to moralizing principles remains a right-wing idea that succeeds even in the leftiest of spaces.…

Follow Adrian following Moira following various conservative pundits down what is already shaping up to be one of 2024 weirder rabbit holes: the Great Taylor Swift Conspiracy! What it says about electoral politics in 2024, shifting media ecosystems and the long history of masculinity-mysticism.

In her 1970 book “Sexual Politics” feminist critic Kate Millett devoted 20 pages to a critique of novelist and public intellectual Norman Mailer. In this episode Moira guides Adrian through Mailer’s very cool, very level-headed response: a 250 page screed against Millett in particular and feminism in general.…

2023 was a year rich in truly cursed discourses, In Bed With the Right has already analyzed many of them. In this episode — our first annual CURSTIES — your able hosts (with guest Michael Hobbes) analyze a few that have fallen through the cracks, and vote for the most cursed discourse of the year!

Founded in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War, Morehouse College in Atlanta remains one of the most elite HBCUs. As Prof. Saida Grundy argues, the all-male college also sheds light on gender conservatism, Black masculinity and the politics of respectability.

Together with their guest, historian Samuel Hueneke, Moira and Adrian delve into the history of the homocons. Gay (and sometimes, very sometimes, lesbian) conservatives. Toggling between the beginnings of the AIDS crisis of the 1980s, the gay marriage fracas of the early aughts and today's anti-trans panics, they ask: is this an invariant of queer …

Moira and Adrian continue their earlier discussion of the thought and influence of Friedrich Nietzsche — morality and the critique of metaphysics, antisemitism and anti-feminism.

Every few years, it seems, a set of academics and pundits discovers marriage as a panacea for a host of social ills — poverty, unhappiness, social cohesion, research assistants. Moira, Adrian and their guest, New York Magazine writer Rebecca Traister, are less-than-excited to report it’s back and just as threadbare as ever. But this time — since th…

Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 – 1900) is one of the 19th century's most versatile, counterintuitive and ... well, misogynistic thinkers. Moira and Adrian talk about the legacy of his thought in later movements, both feminist and anti-feminist, and about a specific style of irony and contrarianism that Nietzsche pioneered and that seems to thrive in the…

Often considered the ur-text of trans-exclusionary feminism, Janice Raymond’s “The Transsexual Empire” came out in 1979, but rehearses a bunch of tropes you could just as well get off JK Rowling’s Twitter feed. In their conversation with historian Susan Stryker, Moira and Adrian explore the very specific milieu from which Raymond and her book emerg…

It's Moira and Adrian's version of a classic Cher-song: Perverts, Creeps and Priests! This episode takes deep dives into three texts that illuminate contemporary "crisis-of-masculinity"-debates: those that invoke the Bible, those that invoke science, and those that invoke only their own proudly flaunted neuroses. Where are these right-wing discours…

Moira leads Adrian through the endless discourse about the "crisis of masculinity" -- where it comes from, what has motivated it in the past, and why we're having it again. Together, the two of them take a long tour de dudes: from Silicon Valley to Mike Pence's bedroom, from the Old West to Jordan Peterson's couch. What is the unique state of emerg…

Ever since the 1960s, the figure of the “fag hag” — a (mostly) straight woman hanging around gay men — has been a mainstay in and around queer spaces. As a woman who refused heterosexuality she aroused the ire of social conservatives, but also critiques from within the community. In this episode, Moira and Adrian investigate: why did conservatives …

Susan Sontag (1933- 2004) was a writer, critic and activist, one who isn’t thought of (and didn’t think of herself) as conservative. In this episode, your hosts talk with Prof. Merve Emre to think through Sontag’s writing on gender and on the women’s movement. How do Sontag’s leeriness about identity and identification, her ambivalent attitudes to …

Midge Decter (1927-2022) has often been called the "grandmother of neoconservatism" -- hers was in some ways a pretty classic trajectory, from New Deal liberalism to profound unease with the social movements of the 1960s, to the center of the conservative movement and Republican politics. But unlike most of her fellow neocons, Midge Decter always f…

For their inaugural episode, Moira and Adrian delve into right-wing (ahem) contributions to the gay marriage debate. Ten years ago the Supreme Court decided Windsor v. US and Hollingsworth v. Perry, which together spelled the beginning of the end of the gay marriage debate (gay marriage would be established nationwide in Obergefell v. Hodges two ye…

Get a sneak-peek at the all new, upcoming show In Bed With The Right hosted by Adrian Daub and Moira Donegan.

Butt and Basketball! Michael Benner (Air Buds) joins Agata and Anastasia to eat hot sauces. Benner shares his thoughts on James Harden and the Sixers. The gang also chats Sean Evans, Jimmy Butler, Sebastian Stan, scoville units, MJ's wings, choking on liquid, Giannis, Color World, scorpions, wet wipes, Ja Morant, Quaker Steak & Lube, mini vans, jum…

Chop the Tarts! Andy Kneis joins Agata and Anastasia to debut a hit song and discuss drinks. Andy shares his musical talents and expertise. The gang also chats Perrier, Larry Stylinson, the club, tax season, Spindrift, Beatlemania, hot tubs, tap dancing, National Margarita Day, Polar, a chaotic energy, Jimmy Kennel, Daddy's Water, La Croix, Volterr…

Host G or Host A! Gabe Danon (smart and talented creator of Poeltl) joins Agata and Anastasia to discuss his new fame. The gang also chats Brittney Griner, Cillian Murphy, rock candy, Ja Morant's wild highlights, penises in movies, Mark Wahlberg, Agata's life as a movie correspondent, Cam Johnson, Robert Pattinson's lies, Jakob Poeltl, spam, long s…

Gone Fartin'! Tim Baltz and Lily Sullivan (The Righteous Gemstones, This Book Changed My Life) join Agata and Anastasia to discuss who's hot in the NBA. They share stories from shooting Righteous Gemstones, planning their wedding, and meeting Alonzo Mourning. The gang also chats Damian Lillard, Michael Jordan's hugs, DeMar DeRozan, internet safety,…

So cringe! Ronnie Adrian (The Big Team) joins Agata and Anastasia to discuss the NBA All Star game. Ronnie shares how hard he goes on the court and why his improv group changed their name. The gang also chats LaMelo's defense, the dunk contest, Grand Crew, Macy Gray, hot sauce, Jarrett Allen's fit, Terrence Howard, Antetokounmpo Bros, DJ Khaled scr…

Finesse Not Force! Trey Kerby (No Dunks Podcast) joins Agata and Anastasia to discuss the trade deadline. Trey shares his hair journey, his dad adventures, and his love for the Bulls. The gang also chats Joakim Noah, TikTok hair, Ben Simmons, NBA reality show, Christmas style, fighting neighbors, Ja Morant's lips, cracking eggs, Tyrese Halliburton'…

Self Made Baby! July Diaz (Totally Rad!, Inside Video Games Classic) joins Agata and Anastasia to discuss the classic basketball film Air Bud. July shares his love for Space Jam and halftime shows. The gang also chats James Naismith, goth Nicolas Cage, doodie, Harrison Ford, the earth's core, Adam McKay, Bridges of Madison County, Hype House childr…

He Likey the Ball! Tim Kalpakis (The Sloppy Boys, The Birthday Boys) joins Agata and Anastasia to discuss the film BASEketball. Tim shares his experiences sitting courtside, having insomnia, and being a rockstar. The gang also chats Blake Griffin, Dr. Feelgood, Trey Parker & Matt Stone kissing, Magic Johnson, bee allergies, giant dicks, Stan Brakha…

I'm Holding a Knife! Wes Larson, Jeff Larson, & Mike Smith (Tooth and Claw Podcast) join Agata and Anastasia to discuss wild animals & basketball. They share their thoughts on which animals can dunk and which mascots would win in a fight. The gang also chats bear spray, Russ's big dunk, Grayson Allen, hecklers, the Ouchie Scale, the Kawhi trade, Mr…

A Serious Podcast! Brett Morris (Comedy Bang Bang World) joins Agata and Anastasia to discuss the Warriors. Brett shares his loyalty to the Bay Area, his podcasting experience, and his music expertise. The gang also chats Klay Thompson, fandom, school assemblies, Metallica, Devin Booker vs The Raptor, line dancing, weird engineers, Tommy Lee, Andre…

HBD to the King! Nick Wiger (Doughboys, Get Played) joins Agata and Anastasia to discuss this wild NBA season. Nick shares his feelings about the Lakers' season so far, his year of vegetarianism, and postponing live shows. The gang also chats LeBron, All Star voting, Mario, Frank Vogel, yogurt, Jokic, spotting celebs, bagels, Waluigi's height, fake…

Surprise It Was Covid! Agata, Anastasia, and Gabe discuss the bball news of the week. The gang also chats DeMar DeRozan, The Fart, Mr. Bean, the holidays, urine snow, Luke Skywalker, Candace Parker, electric blankets, Olivia Colman, live comedy, hot tub, therapy, and the genius of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Will the gang get a special message from a grea…

A From Here Guy! Hal Lublin (Good Morning Night Vale, We Got This with Mark and Hal) joins Agata and Anastasia to discuss the 30 for 30 doc No Crossover: The Trial of Allen Iverson. Hal shares his Beatles impressions, thoughts on Mare of Easttown, and love for AI. The gang also chats Philadelphia, canceled games, Tyrese Maxey, Agata the Assman, Waw…

A Flip was Switched! Agata, Anastasia, and Gabe discuss the 30 for 30 doc Without Bias. The gang also chats Len Bias, patios, garlic knots, Reebok, Brian Tribble, candy, Trader Joe's, Celtics, dentists, Elvis, Danny Ainge, Adidas, the war on drugs, and lost potential. Will the gang say who their favorite bands are? You'll find out if you press play…

Everyone Should Smooch! Adam Peacock (My Neighbors Are Dead) joins Agata and Anastasia to discuss the 30 for 30 doc Bad Boys. Adam shares his Michigan roots, his love for the Pistons, and his memories of living with Anastasia. The gang also chats Isiah Thomas, the walk off, Rick Mahorn, Kid Rock, Yukon Cornelius, Isaiah Stewart, the desert, Daddy R…