Best Zillah Podcasts (2024)

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Future of Journalism - Ep 26 - Phoebe Connelly 9:26

2y ago9:26

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Media outlets are experimenting with ways to attract younger audiences, as the under 35s snack instead of grazing on smartphones across their multiple networks for news. They also have the lowest trust in media, according to a Reuters Institute report. How can media gain the trust of younger audiences? How can they inspire loyalty? Is it true that …

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Future of Journalism - Ep 25 - John Cook 8:38

2y ago8:38

8:38

John Cook created Cranky Uncle to fight misinformation. He’s a scientist and reporting those complexities is not easy. Take climate change. How might journalists have covered climate change in a more nuanced way – without giving so much weight to a tiny contrarian minority? What lessons can be learned from the way media covered Covid-19 vaccines? F…

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Future of Journalism - Ep 24 - Claire Wardle 10:35

2y ago10:35

10:35

A journalists' job, in part, is to shine light into dark corners. But how can they be effective when increasingly readers don’t read beyond the headline, and headline writers are driven by clicks? How can journalists cover disinformation and avoid becoming vehicles for it? For our #FutureOfJournalism series, the AJF's Chair Peter Wilkinson talked t…

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Future of Journalism - Ep 23 - Raju Narisetti 14:03

2+ y ago14:03

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The digital revolution brought an end to the glory days of most print publications. However, journalism’s ability to reach larger audiences has never been better than now. How can legacy media rethink their role and attract younger readers who are less loyal to news brands? Is it time to redefine journalistic objectivity? Is using individual brands…

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Future of Journalism - Ep 22 - Zillah Watson 10:15

2+ y ago10:15

10:15

Where does journalism fit into the metaverse? And what is the metaverse beyond a concept? Well, it’s tomorrow’s internet -- a convergence of virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, blockchain, digital currencies, and 5G. It is predicted to reshape the way people live, work and play, and with immersive content, how we get, or experie…

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Future of Journalism - Ep 21 - Anita Zielina 8:47

2+ y ago8:47

8:47

As newsrooms become more complex, journalists will be increasingly negotiating with a variety of experts: data harvesters, social and digital geeks, product developers, content executives and marketing specalists. So how should the media bosses rethink their strategies? And can an increasingly smarter focus on audiences help journalism thrive and, …

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Future of Journalism - Ep 20 - Timothy Karr 6:50

2+ y ago6:50

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Who is going to pay in future for trustworthy and quality journalism as the money once used to pay for it further bleeds into other communication options? Audiences in regional areas are amongst the biggest losers as their only local news source closes. The governments in the United States, Canada and UK are contemplating following the Australian p…

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World Press Freedom Day Special Episode - Interview with Lesley Power, AJF CEO 7:56

2+ y ago7:56

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The AFP raids in 2019 shone a light on press freedom issues in Australia. However, our record more generally for press freedom is relatively lacklustre – last year we were 25th in the world according to Reporters Without Borders. New Zealand was eighth – https://rsf.org/en/index?year=2021 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Press_Freedom_Index Hence the …

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Future of Journalism – Ep 19 – Kellie Riordan 6:50

2+ y ago6:50

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How are podcasts changing journalism? They’ve exploded in popularity during the pandemic. Media companies are recognising that they are, at least, part of our immediate future. Tech giants like Spotify and Amazon are investing in exclusive shows in the hope of attracting a different type of paying subscriber. Will this trend live on into the next d…

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Future of Journalism – Ep 17 – Tina Rosenberg 13:33

3y ago13:33

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Is our media good for us? For instance, at what point does the hostility between the ABC and The Australian become unhealthy? Is the sustained public polarisation good for us - and for a strong democracy, which, after all, a free press is committed to strengthening? And is there an alternative to the wall-to-wall criticisms and ‘gotcha’ moments on …

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Future of Journalism – Ep 16 – Kelly McBride 11:46

3y ago11:46

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Does it matter that the Murdoch press is seen as right and the ABC left-wing? And what damage is done by the way media bias has been magnified in the US, especially through the Trump era? These are fundamental ethical issues going to the heart of journalists and publishers’ obligations to the rest of us. And they are what Kelly McBride grapples wit…

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Future of Journalism – Ep 15 – Dr Julie Posetti 16:34

3y ago16:34

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Two journalists were awarded the #NobelPeacePrize in October, for what the Committee called their courageous work standing up for the craft in a world in which democracy and freedom of the press face increasingly adverse conditions. Now, you might say “So what?” Why give the award to Maria Ressa in the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov in Russia, and …

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Future of Journalism – Ep 14 – Laurent Richard 10:17

3y ago10:17

10:17

Its possibilities are tantalising! The Pandora Papers, just published, boasting 600 journalists across 130 publications, exposing global financial secrets and tax evasion until now hidden from authorities. That collaboration was via the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). Earlier, in July another global collaboration, Forb…

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Future of Journalism – Ep 13 – John Lloyd 14:44

3y ago14:44

14:44

Is the media too powerful and too invasive? Do those who work to keep the powerful in check, really need to check themselves? And does the pursuit of tears by television journalists demean both journalism and the talent? These are questions UK journalist John Lloyd, with five decades of journalism, editing and book writing under his belt, wrestles …

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Future of Journalism – Ep 12 – Farhan Mohamed 14:11

3+ y ago14:11

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Journalism connects people within their communities. Correct? Or, is that only part of the picture now, and less so in future? Perhaps, with the internet, journalism is now just one way people now connect in communities, and that’s what this episode is about. In Canada, Farhan Mohamed’s passion is making communities better. And he believes the futu…

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Future of Journalism – Ep 11 – Jim Kennedy 16:20

3+ y ago16:20

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Jim Kennedy in New York has made a career of future thinking. He’s been leading strategic planning for AP, The Associated Press, the world’s largest news organization, since 2001. Before his current role was executive director of product planning for the digital site at the Wall Street Journal. Now, besides his current role he’s a founding member o…

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FH S4E14: Looking Forward, Looking Back 20:37

3+ y ago20:37

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It's the last episode of Season Four! To commemorate this moment in Feminist Hotdog history, I decided to reflect a bit about the show's origin story, how four seasons of immersing myself in feminism changed me, and a few other things I've learned about myself, the patriarchy, and how to fight it. Feminist Hotdog will be going on hiatus for a few m…

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Future of Journalism – Ep 10 – Dr Simon Longstaff 14:38

3+ y ago14:38

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Episode 10: A voluntary certification program for journalists has taken a major step forward with a collaboration by The Ethics Centre and the Alliance for Journalists’ Freedom to develop the proposal. This is a major next step following the AJF proposing such a scheme in November last year. On this World Press Freedom Day, we invite conversation f…

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FH S4E13: Confronting the Cash Bail System with Ashley Edwards 34:31

3+ y ago34:31

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The news of Derek Chauvin's conviction and the shooting of Ma'Khia Bryant by a police officer in Ohio both hit hard last week; these events have reignited my thinking about how I can take action to improve outcomes for Black and brown and poor people when they encounter police or become ensnared in the justice system. With that in mind, I decided t…

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FH S4E12: Getting Your Sh*t Together with Cynthia Wright 40:04

3+ y ago40:04

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Clubhouse has revealed itself to be a place where folks (like me) who have difficulty moderating will quickly run into trouble. Luckily, before I weaned myself off, I had the opportunity to meet Cynthia Wright, a self-described "queer writer and military brat" who also hosts the fabulous recovery podcast Getting Your Sh*t Together. Cynthia's pod of…

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Future of Journalism – Ep 9 – Hugh Riminton 16:33

3+ y ago16:33

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Episode 9: Learning from history. It’s been argued that the pace of change is now so fast, that in many areas, what we can learn from history about the future is limited. Not so with the future of journalism says Hugh Riminton. He has been award-winning TV reporter, foreign correspondent, author, and news anchor including for CNN in the USA. He’s c…

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Future of Journalism – Ep 8 – Nabiha Syed 15:25

3+ y ago15:25

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Episode 8: The birth of a new kind of information driven journalism. I’m Peter Wilkinson and The Future of Journalism is a series presented by the Alliance for journalists’ Freedom in Australia, exploring where journalism should be heading. Nabiha Syed is at the forefront of strengthening journalism by better harvesting the information on the inter…

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FH S4E11: Suicide is a Feminist Issue with Sara Scofield 1:00:12

3+ y ago1:00:12

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Warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide and suicidal ideation. When Sara and I first spoke about her appearance on Feminist Hotdog, I wasn't entirely clear on the connection between feminism and suicide prevention. However, after this conversation, I realized that suicide is a stigma-laden topic that—like addiction and abuse—often impa…

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Future of Journalism – Ep 7 – Ulrik Haagerup 14:47

3+ y ago14:47

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Episode 7: Less destructive, more constructive news. Does the news report problems or create them? For instance, are journalists partly responsible for the destruction of Australian federal ministers, Christian Porter and Linda Reynolds? If you think “Yes” then Ulrik Haagerup is singing your song. He founded the Constructive Institute in Denmark wi…

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FH S4E10: Abolitionist Socialist Feminism with Zillah Eisenstein 34:34

3+ y ago34:34

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Zillah Eisenstein is an influential scholar, writer, and activist who has engaged in feminist action and inquiry for over 40 years. Her book Abolitionist Socialist Feminism profoundly affected me when I read it last year, so I was thrilled when she agreed to come on the show to discuss her career and the state of the world. Among many other topics,…

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Future of Journalism – Ep 6 – Dr Rebecca Ananian-Welsh 15:53

3+ y ago15:53

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Episode 6: Government secrets, 82 laws, less Press Freedom. The future of journalism is inextricably linked to national security. The greater the need to protect the secrets of governments, the greater the need to protect press freedom. So what protections do journalists need? Dr. Rebecca Ananian-Welsh, a University of Queensland School of Law lect…

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FH S4E9: Women and the Far Right with Heidi Beirich 49:45

3+ y ago49:45

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Warning: This episode contains disturbing themes and bigoted language. Listener discretion is advised. This episode may not be a very joyful one, but it is fascinating and urgent—possibly more urgent than ever. My guest is Dr. Heidi Beirich, executive vice president and chief strategy officer at the nonprofit organization Global Project Against Hat…

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FH S4E8: Speaking Light Into Abortion with Amanda Star Kingsley 40:00

3+ y ago40:00

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What do you feel when you hear the word abortion? What words do you associate with it? If you’re Amanda Star Kingsley, those words might be fear or sadness but they might also be strength, purpose, and light. Amanda is a post-abortion life coach. Her mission is to help people achieve the vision for their lives that compelled them to choose abortion…

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Future of Journalism – Ep 5 – Larina Alick 19:03

3+ y ago19:03

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Episode 5: How much freedom do we want journalists to have in the future? More or less than they have now? There is a perpetual tug-o-war between publishers and journalists, and governments, and the courts - and to a lesser extent the rest of us who witness the media’s successes and transgressions. The context these days is partly the pressure on g…

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FH S4E7: Calling Each Other In with Loretta J. Ross 54:40

4y ago54:40

54:40

It's not every day you get to interview a woman who has inspired you for decades. In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking with feminist icon Loretta J. Ross, activist, writer, and scholar, and a critical voice who has helped shape many aspects of the Women's Movement and the ongoing struggle for human rights worldwide. Over the course of h…

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FH S4E6: Fifty Feminist Mantras with Amelia Hruby 41:20

4y ago41:20

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What is your feminist story? What do you desire from your feminist life? My guest this week, Amelia Hruby (you may know her from the Fifty Feminist States podcast, among other great work), has written a beautiful new book that inspires readers to ponder these questions and process their answers in writing: Fifty Feminist Mantras. Learn more about A…

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FH S4E5: The Social Justice Doula with Lutze B. Segu 48:49

4y ago48:49

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What conditions are necessary for you to practice the kind of feminism you want to practice? This question is at the heart of today's episode featuring Lutze B. Segu, also known as the Social Justice Doula. Lutze specializes in helping people and organizations create conditions that support deep, sustained social justice work. There's no box-checki…

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Future of Journalism – Ep 4 – Greg Hywood 16:57

4y ago16:57

16:57

Episode 4: We explore the case ‘for’ Google and Facebook paying publishers for their content. We also explore the voluntary certification of journalists and the partisan battle between News Ltd and the ABC. Peter Wilkinson interviews Greg Hywood who was CEO of Fairfax Media during controversial journalist redundancies and then the merger with the N…

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Future of Journalism – Ep 3 – Alan Soon 22:41

4y ago22:41

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Episode 3: Alan Soon, Co-Founder of Splice Media, is the energy and intellect behind the digital news revolution across much of Asia. Described as the Nieman Lab of Asia, Splice transforms media start-ups through events, consulting, training, funding, reporting, research and more. If anyone has an eye for how to create media diversity in the future…

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FH S4E4: Making an LGBTQ Family with Robin Hopkins and Jaimie Kelton 33:38

4y ago33:38

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Meet Robin and Jaimie. They’re lesbian moms (NOT MARRIED TO EACH OTHER) who set out to find LGBTQ parenting stories and ended up starting a podcast—and, now, writing a book: If These Ovaries Could Talk: The Things We’ve Learned About Making an LGBTQ Family. It’s a great read based on a great show. It’s also an important one because stories about ho…

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Future of Journalism – Ep 2 – Piers Grove 24:30

4y ago24:30

24:30

Episode 2: The #FutureofJournalism series explores what journalism might look like in the decades ahead. After all, if we don’t know where we are heading, how can we create a pathway to get there? Piers Grove is best known as the publisher of the satirical Betoota Advocate. He also publishes The Daily Aus. In this second interview in the series, Gr…

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FH S4E3: Radical Magick with Dr. Kate Tomas 46:34

4y ago46:34

46:34

Light some candles and get cozy. This week, I’m featuring a guest who has had a profound personal influence on me: Dr. Kate Tomas, creator of the Spiritual Life Upgrade program and the Money Magic Manifestation course. Kate is a psychic, a witch, and a spiritual empowerment mentor who specializes in helping women and femmes activate their power. Sh…

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Future of Journalism – Ep 1 – Gaven Morris 20:37

4y ago20:37

20:37

Episode 1: What does the future of journalism in Australia look like? The disruption to #journalism in the next twenty years will likely be greater than we’ve seen in the last twenty. The #FutureofJournalism series will explore our options. If we don’t know where we are heading, how can we create a pathway to get there? The Alliance for Journalists…

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FH S4E2: Caring for Your Soul and Mindset with Jocellyn Harvey 39:33

4y ago39:33

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It’s a stressful week for just about everybody. As of when this episode posted, we still don’t know who the next U.S. president will be. It’s time to spend some extra time caring for ourselves, and Jocellyn Harvey is here to help. The founder of Soul and Mindset shares some of her favorite techniques for remaining grounded when life feels unbearabl…

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FH S4E1: Racism and Recovery with Jessica Hoppe 35:52

4y ago35:52

35:52

Feminist Hotdog is back! In this episode, I had the privilege of speaking to writer Jessica Hoppe about her experience as a first-generation Latina woman with Indigenous roots navigating the recovery landscape. Jessica is using her storytelling skills—and what she learned from getting and staying sober during the Trump era, the COVID-19 pandemic, a…

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FH S3E13: Confronting the Cash Bail System with Ashley Edwards 31:44

4+ y ago31:44

31:44

Bailout funds have been in the news for weeks now, but how do they fit into the bigger picture of the criminal justice and cash bail systems? Ashley Edwards of MGM Bailout joins Feminist Hotdog this week to talk about the racism inherent in the cash bail system, the predatory lending practices that surround it, how listeners can work to abolish cas…

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FH S3E12: Feminism and Policing Abolition 32:07

4+ y ago32:07

32:07

Advocates of policing abolition have been pushing to defund the police for years, but the recent explosion of public attention on the Movement for Black Lives has more people than ever talking about what an entirely new system of public safety could look like. In this episode, I summarize what I’ve learned over the last few weeks about community-ba…

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FH S3E11: Black Lives Matter 7:17

4+ y ago7:17

7:17

This week, Feminist Hotdog is participating in Podcast Blackout out of respect for the memories of Breonna Taylor, George Floyd, Tony McDade, and in observance of the ongoing fight for racial justice that is happening in cities all across the US. Please listen to today's message. It is short but important. I am also adding my voice to the Women of …

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FH S3E10: Period Poverty and Menstrual Equity 38:43

4+ y ago38:43

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Let’s talk about periods! Period poverty affects millions of people all over the world, but we rarely talk about it. Because there’s so much shame and stigma surrounding menstruation, people who can’t afford period products—whether in schools, prisons, or in their daily lives—are often left with nowhere to turn for help. But, thanks to activists an…

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All things sexology 44:11

4+ y ago44:11

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In this episode I talk to psychologist and sexologist Dr Tendai Chirau about everything sexology, and why sexology can be another form of self care for couples and singles in regards to their sexual health.

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FH S3E9: Blast from the Past 42:46

4+ y ago42:46

42:46

Finding it hard to remember the days before COVID hijacked the world? Me too. So, for this episode, I went into the archives and took a trip down memory lane, unearthing some memorable moments from some of my favorite interviews. I chose three guests who all talked about their incredible passion projects and how their work—whether as writers, perfo…

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Freed 21:37

4+ y ago21:37

21:37

In this episode I dive into my family’s big secret regarding infidelity. I talk about how conversations can be grounds to freeing people, and helping them cope or recognize they are not the only ones experiencing certain things.

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FH S3E8: Reading for Liberation 40:02

4+ y ago40:02

40:02

Today’s episode is a celebration of the written word in honor of a major milestone—the completion of the Feminist Hotdog book manuscript! (Coming January 2021.) Since words have been dominating my psyche, I decided to devote this week’s episode to reading (and writing!) for liberation. I spoke with Stef Bernal-Martinez of 1977 Books, poet Angbeen S…

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FH S3E7: Managing Trauma While Isolating with Stephanie James and Alexandra Pajak 35:21

4+ y ago35:21

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Yep, we’re still inside. Is anyone else scraping the bottom of their self-care toolkit? If virtual happy hour and Tiger King aren’t cutting it anymore, you need this episode. The COVID-19 pandemic is wreaking havoc on our mental health, especially for the millions of people in this country who suffer from mental illness or have a history of sexual …

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FH S3E6: Feminism in the Time of COVID-19 40:12

4+ y ago40:12

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Unique times call for unique episodes. This week, I spoke to four different people about how they are experiencing the COVID-19 epidemic and their visions for how they see the virus influencing our human future. Listen in on my conversations with Erin and Maria of the podcast Feminists Without Mystique, my good friend Joanna Williams, and my 8-year…

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