Best Zoe Booth Podcasts (2024)

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Zoe Brownstone: Celsius vs. Fahrenheit, the Ultimate Showdown 59:17

5d ago59:17

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This episode is actually a lot more interesting than the title suggests. Two cute Jews jump in the booth and chat dating, drugs, and Dachau — the three Ds! Featuring: Zoe Brownstone & Jamie Lerner Artwork: Vem Olsen Catch Zoe on June 29, 2024 at the Comedy Clubhouse: https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/By The Comedy Clubhouse

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Kyla Cobbler AND Hector Ayala: Making Babies and the Irish-Mexican Alliance 58:48

12d ago58:48

58:48

Jamie is joined in the booth by local LEGENDS Kyla Cobbler and Hector Ayala, who are taking over our June 22 Spotlight show! We chat about it all — the emotional highs and lows of comedy, having a kid in the modern-day, Nokias, and of course, Coca Cola. Artwork: Vem Olsen Host: Jamie Lerner Guests: Kyla Cobbler and Hector Ayala Get tickets and chec…

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Rebalancing the Gender Narrative with Dr Warren Farrell 1:08:00

13d ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Dr. Warren Farrell discusses his latest book, 'From Rolemate to Soulmate,' which draws on his decades of counseling couples. He highlights the importance of effectively handling criticism in relationships and the consequences of not feeling heard. Dr. Farrell also explores the different forms of violence in relationships and challenges the notion t…

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Murahd Shawki: How to Root for Colonizers and Hold Pinkies 1:12:06

19d ago1:12:06

1:12:06

Viral comedian Murahd Shawki jumps in the Confession Booth and we try to figure out which Euros team isn't evil. By the end we talk comedy and Murahd has some of my favorite advice yet! xoxo, Jamie Artwork: Vem Olsen (@vem.who) Host: Jamie Lerner (@jamielernerbutts) Guest: Murahd Shawki (@murahdshawki) Produced by The Comedy Clubhouse (@thecomedycl…

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Lee Hudson: Roasting, Grinding, and Unplayable Gigs (w/ James Regal!) 1:00:00

26d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

James Regal fills in to get the low-down from Lee Hudson, visiting from the UK! If you love classic comedy podcasts, this is the one for you — two white British males talk about comedy for an hour. We are breaking boundaries! Featuring: James Regal and Lee Hudson Artwork: Vem Olsen Production: Jamie Lerner and the Comedy Clubhouse Catch Lee's shows…

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Mila Kopaeva: Virginity, "Black Revenge," and B*TCHES! 1:12:19

1M ago1:12:19

1:12:19

'Shut Up B*tch' host and co-creator Mila Kopaeva jumps in the booth to talk about her adolescence going from dancer to comedian and how her silly little jokes actually DO mean something greater! Shows Promoted: Jamie Lerner's 'F*ck Tomorrow' (May 31 @ 18:30, June 14 @ 20h, June 30 @ 22h) 'Shut Up B*tch' (May 31 @ 20h) Mila Kopaeva's 'Rage Baby' (Ju…

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38. Everything for Everyone 1:02:43

1M ago1:02:43

1:02:43

In this episode we discuss M. E. O’Brien and Eman Abdelhadi’s speculative fiction Everythingfor Everyone: An Oral History of the New York Commune, 2052-2072 (Common Notions Press, 2022). We both really enjoyed this slight departure from our usual reading choices for the podcast, which provoked and stimulated how we think about history, and the expe…

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Kate Cheka: Capitalism, Anarchy, and Self-Care 1:13:29

1M ago1:13:29

1:13:29

Kate Cheka pops into the confession booth to get political, philosophical, and honest. It's one of my favorite chats yet! xoxo, Jamie Artwork: Vem Olsen Featuring: Kate Cheka and Jamie Lerner Buy tickets for any show at the Comedy Clubhouse: https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/By The Comedy Clubhouse

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Chris Groves: The Comedy Daddy of Barcelona 1:01:01

2M ago1:01:01

1:01:01

Chris Groves was in the Barcelona scene since the VERY beginning! He tells Jamie how it's grown and changed, and also how he has grown (if at all). Artwork: Vem Olsen (@vem.who) Featuring Jamie Lerner (@jamielernerbutts) and Chris Groves (@chrisgrovescomedy) Produced by The Comedy Clubhouse (@thecomedyclubhousebcn) Get tickets to the Spotlight (Sat…

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Serena Smart: Serial Killers, Manic Depression, and the Camino de Santiago 1:15:05

2M ago1:15:05

1:15:05

To celebrate comedian Serena Smart finishing the entire Camino de Santiago, we're sharing this special episode recorded back at the end of March when she visited! She and I chat everything from true crime to creativity and consider starting an OnlyFans..... kidding! Or am I? Artwork: Vem Olsen (@vem.who) Featuring: Serena Smart (@serenasmart_comedy…

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Jordan Thomas Gray: Racist Energy Drinks, Addiction, and Śmigus-Dyngus 1:04:33

2M ago1:04:33

1:04:33

Jordan Thomas Gray is moving to Barcelona! So he jumps in the Confession Booth with Jamie to talk about life in Poland and how he became a fellow musical comedian. Art by Vem Olsen Guest: Jordan Thomas Gray (@jordanthomasgray) Host: Jamie Lerner (@jamielernerbutts) Produced by The Comedy Clubhouse (@thecomedyclubhousebcn) Get tickets to all shows: …

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Donatas Kveselys: Skipping Lunch, Milk Jugs, and Fishing 1:17:19

2M ago1:17:19

1:17:19

Donatas is from Lithuania but he lives in Sweden and he LOVES Barcelona! Podcast produced by The Comedy Clubhouse, Barcelona's #1 spot for English comedy. Hosted by Jamie Lerner Show Art by Vem OlsenBy The Comedy Clubhouse

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Defending Democracy with Drew Pavlou 55:13

2M ago55:13

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Drew Pavlou is an Australian student and activist. He made international news after he led protests at the University of Queensland in Australia, supporting Hong Kong and criticizing the university's ties to China. His actions led to a high-profile disciplinary case against him by the university, and a $3.5 million lawsuit which was recently settle…

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Danny O'Brien: The Edinburgh Fringe, Addiction, and OnlyFans 1:06:17

3M ago1:06:17

1:06:17

Danny and Jamie have the craic (and we don't mean the drug!) in the Confession Booth talking about how Danny lives life for the bits. Catch his shows at the Comedy Clubhouse! April 19 at 20h feat. Kyla Cobbler: https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/event/dannyobrien19april/ April 20 at 20h: https://thecomedyclubhouse.es/event/saturday-spotlight-stand-up-co…

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Joel Bryant: Latvia, Barbie, and Gay Dads 1:22:22

3M ago1:22:22

1:22:22

LA-based comedian Joel Bryant comes to booth to share stories of his early years in Albuquerque, life as a traveling comic, and a foray into queer culture and ballet dancing. It's a fun birthday episode!By The Comedy Clubhouse

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Graham Linehan Was Right About Gender Ideology 38:59

3M ago38:59

38:59

Graham Linehan has experienced cancel culture firsthand. After building a huge following for his work on the popular TV shows "Father Ted," "Black Books," and "The IT Crowd", Graham became concerned about unscientific gender ideology, including self-identification, males competing against females in women's sports leagues, and experimental gender m…

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Emma Dalenberg: Demisexuality, Dummies, and Deutsch 1:14:45

3M ago1:14:45

1:14:45

We're just a couple of cool American cuties talking about Louis C.K. and queer culture and of course, comedy!By The Comedy Clubhouse

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37. Alexandra Paulin-Booth: 'Time and Radical Politics in France' 51:40

3M ago51:40

51:40

In this episode we are delighted to be joined by Dr Alexandra Paulin-Booth, to discuss her book Time and Radical Politics in France, published by ManchesterUniversity Press in 2023. Alex’s work treats the conception of time as both a window and a key into the left and right in France, during the turbulent period between the Dreyfuss Affair and the …

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Raul Kohli: Theology, Tiny Hands, and Unprotected S*x 1:18:03

3M ago1:18:03

1:18:03

Geordie comedian Raul Kohli visits Barcelona with his comedy strip tease show so we talk about everything from the Bhagavad Gita and speaking different languages to sexual experiences and ADHD.By The Comedy Clubhouse

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Andy Casper: Finger Puppets, Thought Diary, and the Comedy Bible 1:10:35

4M ago1:10:35

1:10:35

Andy Casper plays with finger puppets and talks about his feelings. Plus, he gets technical with comedy... is there a right way to do it?By The Comedy Clubhouse

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Young Women Need to Stop Oversharing Online: Quillette Cetera Episode 32 48:19

3M ago48:19

48:19

In this conversation, Zoe Booth and Freya India discuss the trend of opening up about mental health online, particularly among women. They explore the influence of mental health companies and the glamorization of mental health struggles on social media. They also discuss the risks of sharing personal information online and the pressure to document …

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John Allis: Circumcision, Pranks, and Comedy Clubhouse Updates! 1:03:20

4M ago1:03:20

1:03:20

Jamie sits down with Comedy Clubhouse owner John Allis and they talk about the balance of being a comedian and working in the club, the history of circumcisions, and the best ways to prepare for April Fools' Day... comedians should be on the lookout...By The Comedy Clubhouse

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Claire Lehmann on Confected Radicalism: Protesting for Protesting's Sake 25:19

4M ago25:19

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In this episode, Claire and I discuss the concept of confected radicalism, which refers to young activists who seek out radical causes despite the success of past movements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Zoe Booth

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Teddy Hall: The Opera, Floating Heads, and "Authenticity" 1:00:19

4M ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Teddy jumps into the Confession Booth to talk about mental health and what makes a good comedian. Is it authenticity or intelligence? Or just a good ole sense of humor? Jamie is in a weird mood so there are some weird little quips on both their ends ... Check out Teddy Hall at the Comedy Clubhouse on Mar. 9, 2024 at 8pm and 10pm.…

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36. Jessica Thorne: Anarchist Prisoners under Franco 55:54

4M ago55:54

55:54

In this episode we speak to our longtime friend and comrade Jessica Thorne about her work on anarchist prisoners under the Franco regime in Spain. Jess has recently completed a PhD at Royal Holloway, University of London on this subject, which is also discussed in an article recently published in European History Quarterly, available here. See also…

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John O'Keeffe: Ireland's Secrets, Lovers, and ... MURDER 48:23

4M ago48:23

48:23

Okay, the title makes it sound really exciting, but let's be honest. Our buddy Jamie takes her buddy John O'Keeffe into the Comedy Confession Booth. They joke through green screen antics (great for audio listeners), John's storied love life, and life's most difficult ethical quandaries.By The Comedy Clubhouse

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Malinda Perera: 50 Cities, 25 Countries, and Teeny Toothpaste 49:09

4M ago49:09

49:09

Touring comic Malinda Perera talks with host Jamie Lerner about the day-in and day-out of non-stop travel. They chat about mental health in comedy, the best way to write jokes, and how differences make us better! (Recorded Feb. 17, 2024)By The Comedy Clubhouse

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James Regal: Condom Ads, "Imposer" Syndrome, and Chins! 56:49

4M ago56:49

56:49

Jamie and James chat doing comedy as Jimmys, from James's influences to his favorite Barcelona comedian (who is it?!) and ideas for his solo hour. Get tickets to see him at the Spotlight: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/saturday-spotlight-stand-up-showcase-in-english-saturday-tickets-500733215527 Featuring: James Regal, Jamie Lerner Show Artwork: Vem…

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Razib Khan Answers My Most Controversial Questions About Genetics 1:11:10

4M ago1:11:10

1:11:10

Are Ashkenazi Jews indigenous to the Middle East? Is Palestinian a distinct ethnicity, different to other Arabs? Why do some races have bigger noses or eyes or butts or boobs? Are some ethnicities more homogenous than others? Is inbreeding actually terrible for your genetics or can it make them stronger? All that and more in this episode of the Qui…

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Jamie Interviews Gauri B! 45:23

5M ago45:23

45:23

Jamie interviews Berlin-based visiting comedian Gauri B, who's built up an audience of over 169K followers, as they chat about Barcelona audiences, race, and being short gals.By The Comedy Clubhouse

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35. Ronald Grigor Suny 58:56

5M ago58:56

58:56

In this episode we were delighted to be joined by Ronald Grigor Suny, one of the most distinguished scholars of the Russian Revolution in the world. Suny has written extensively on a huge range of topics, including nationalism within the Russian and Soviet empires, the Armenian genocide and, in 2020, a monumental biography of the young Joseph Stali…

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Jamie Interviews Kyla! 42:32

5M ago42:32

42:32

Irish comedian Kyla Cobbler steps into the Comedy Confession Booth to talk about her journey from Irish Instagram blogger to selling out the Cork Opera House, from stage fright to dating.By The Comedy Clubhouse

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Australia’s New Free Speech Union, a Conversation with Dara Macdonald 37:32

5M ago37:32

37:32

Dara Macdonald, a lawyer and director of the Free Speech Union in Australia, discusses the need for a free speech union in the country and shares examples of free speech issues. She explains the support provided by the union and the Australian flavour it brings to the cause. Dara also talks about her background and interest in free speech, the Andr…

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Jamie Interviews Mariah! 43:17

5M ago43:17

43:17

Mariah Girouard talks about her comedic journey, from debilitating stage fright to the highs of making people laugh and of course, why Barcelona is better than anywhere else to do comedy. Get tix to the Spotlight here: https://www.eventbrite.es/e/saturday-spotlight-stand-up-showcase-in-english-saturday-tickets-500733215527…

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Speaking with Zionist Palestinian John Aziz 1:04:59

6M ago1:04:59

1:04:59

Zoe speaks with the British-Palestinian writer, data scientist and peace-activist John Aziz about his viral Atlantic piece, how he came to support Zionism, and how Palestinians have a responsibility in achieving peace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Zoe Booth

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34. Sho Konishi: 'Anarchist Modernity' 52:27

6M ago52:27

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In this episode we discuss Sho Konishi's brilliant Anarchist Modernity: Cooperatism and Japanese-Russian Intellectual Relations in Modern Japan (Harvard University Press, 2013). This book has been on our radar for a long time, and it was a pleasure to spend some time discussing Konishi's framing of anarchism as an alternative vision of modernity, a…

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Bronze Age Pervert's Latest Book: A Review 36:44

6M ago36:44

36:44

Oliver Traldi is a John and Daria Barry Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions in the Department of Politics at Princeton University. In this episode we discuss Oliver's latest piece for Quillette, a review of the latest book by Costin Alamariu, a polarising author and influencer who enjoys a c…

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David Limbrick, The Aussie Libertarian 36:07

7M ago36:07

36:07

David Limbrick is a Libertarian Member of Parliament in Victoria's upper house. He has been a Quillette reader since its inception in 2015 and came along to our Quillette Social in Melbourne in September 2023. Zoe asks David about the work he's done in pushing for a "watchful waiting" approach to treating children with gender-dysphoria in Victoria,…

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Understanding Woke Antisemitism 41:25

7M ago41:25

41:25

Quillette contributor and author of Woke Antisemitism: How a Progressive Ideology Harms Jews, David Bernstein, joins Zoe to discuss the ways antisemitism manifests on the Left and Right, and to explore how universities should promote free speech on campus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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33. Víctor García: ‘José Xena Torrent: A Contribution to a Necessary Biography’ (ABC Edition) 40:38

7M ago40:38

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In this episode we discuss our first ever ABC Edition pamphlet: a translation of Víctor García's ‘José Xena Torrent: A Contribution to a Necessary Biography’. Danny has taken the lead on this project, and introduces us to García (the pen-name of Germinal Gracia), his relationship with Xena, and the experiences of both through the Spanish Civil War …

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Australian Universities Have a Viewpoint Diversity Problem 28:00

7M ago28:00

28:00

Social scientist, Quillette contributor and Heterodox Academy member, Andrew Glover, joined me in September to talk about the current issues facing Australian universities when it comes to viewpoint diversity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Zoe Booth

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Forensic Anthropologist and Veteran Julian McBride Debunks Myths About the War in Gaza 55:50

7M ago55:50

55:50

Julian McBride is a former US Marine who served in Afghanistan and then saw active warfare in Yemen while working for the United Nations. Now trained as a forensic anthropologist, he has taught Middle Eastern History at NYU and works as a military consultant and independent journalist. After suffering PTSD, Julian found solace in art-therapy, which…

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How Powerful Networks Exploit Australia: Speaking with Dr. Cam Murray, the Fresh-Thinking Aussie Economist 47:35

8M ago47:35

47:35

Just how much cronyism exists in Australia? Is it true that younger generations are worse off economically than baby boomers? Is home-ownership good metric for economic success? Is there a perfect number of immigrants that Australia should allow in? Why is Sydney's property market so expensive? All these questions and more are answered in this epis…

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32. Means and Ends with Zoe Baker 50:30

8M ago50:30

50:30

After a few months off, ABC returns with a brilliant guest, Zoe Baker (⁠@anarchopac⁠) author of Means and Ends published with AK Press in 2023: ⁠https://www.akpress.org/means-and-ends.html⁠. Zoe's book provides an engaging and accessible overview of the revolutionary strategy of anarchism in Europe and the United States between 1868 and 1939. Zoe i…

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AI Girlfriends Are Good For Society: Evolutionary Biologist Rob Brooks on Artificial Intimacy and Mating Economics 44:18

9M ago44:18

44:18

Rob Brooks is an evolutionary biologist who focuses on the evolutionary consequences of sexual reproduction. His areas of interest include the evolution of mate choice, the costs of being attractive, sexual conflict, the reasons animals age, and the interconnectedness of sex, diet, obesity, and mortality. Leading a dynamic research group known as t…

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Care Feminism vs Career Feminism 38:50

9M ago38:50

38:50

Zoe interviews Virginia Tapscott, a freelance journalist and mother of four from rural New South Wales, Australia. They discuss the concept of care feminism, which emphasizes the value and importance of women's care work, whether it is paid or unpaid. Care feminism is contrasted with dominant feminist rhetoric that sometimes aims to minimize or avo…

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This Musical Contains Slurs. And It’s Hilarious. 47:05

9M ago47:05

47:05

In this episode of Quillette Cetera, Zoe sits down with Christopher HF Mitchell and Jayan Nandagopan, two Australia-based artists whose show, The Marvellous Elephant Man Musical, is now showing at the Sydney Fringe Festival. The absurdist dark comedy is a crowd favourite and the winner of the Adelaide Fringe 2023 Critics' Circle Award. However, its…

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Why We Don’t Have White Guilt + the Spanish Kiss Overreaction 38:08

10M ago38:08

38:08

Claire and Zoe discuss how overblown the Luis Rubiales and Jenni Hermoso scandal was, and how much they enjoyed Heather Mac Donald's piece about it in Quillette. Then they go on to discuss the Australian referendum on the Voice to Parliament and how impressed they were by Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price's address to the National Press Club, where …

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Too Gay for the Christian Church, Too Problematic for the Woke Church 28:20

10M ago28:20

28:20

As a Christian lesbian and non-woke artist, Melody Rachel has always felt isolated from the communities she gets grouped into. But as Melody shows, perhaps happiness comes from accepting your own identity as an individual, not from demanding acceptance as a member of an identity group. Melody Rachel is a multifaceted artist from New Zealand who cur…

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Women: Oppressed or Oppressor? 50:15

10M ago50:15

50:15

Do we live under a patriarchy? Should women boycott sex with men? What's the Nordic approach to prostitution? Is masculinity celebrated more than feminity? We cover all that + more in this conversation with Holly Lawford-Smith, a philosopher and academic whose work primarily focuses on topics in political philosophy. Holly has been the subject of m…

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