Best Jennifer Mendoza Podcasts (2024)

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OBGYN does not mean P0rn 1:02:44

3d ago1:02:44

1:02:44

Courtney tells Jennifer the amazing story of Henrietta Lacks and her family. The book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot was challenged in Tennessee when a mom confused gynecology with pornography. Now, the books has been removed from required reading lists, when Henrietta's story should be amplified and used as an important l…

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Ban This Book! By Alan Gratz 48:45

27d ago48:45

48:45

Jennifer and Courtney discuss the irony in a Florida school district banning a book called "Ban this Book" by Alan Gratz. Other notable topics include but are not limited to: JD Vance's obsession with pronatalism, why Minecraft is more relevant than the Tuttle Twins, and the horrors of selling slime kits at Scholastic Book Fairs. Sources: Awards fo…

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"Push" by Sapphire 51:54

1M ago51:54

51:54

WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of SA. With 54% of American adults having a reading level below the 6th grade, should we be concerned that homeschooling numbers are on the rise? Join Courtney and Jennifer as they discuss the novel, "Push" by Sapphire, which tells the story of 16-year-old illiterate Claireece "Precious" Jones, whose batt…

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JR Episode: "Sam is My Sister" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter 34:11

2M ago34:11

34:11

JR Episodes are back! This week Courtney and Jennifer cover the adorable tear-jerker "Sam is My Sister" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter. Safe for little ears, Courtney reads the book and then joins Jennifer in a discussion on the outrageous "Abducter Bill" AKA SB 254 that not only makes gender-affirming care illegal, but allows the so-called "free" state …

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"Last Night at the Telegraph Club" by Malindo Lo 32:55

2M ago32:55

32:55

Jennifer and Courtney are trying this new thing called "consistency" where they release a "challenged book" episode every Monday. Join them this week as they discuss Malindo Lo's phenomenal historical fiction "Last Night at the Telegraph Club". Episode highlights: Courtney admits her attraction to women in mid-century masculine fashion Jennifer cal…

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Democratic National Convention (DNC) Hottest Highlights 38:22

2M ago38:22

38:22

From penis jokes to using tampons for nose bleeds, Jennifer and Courtney discuss why watching the DNC was so much fun to follow. Support the show by becoming a MILF Ally!By Jennifer Mendoza and Courtney Green

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"Tampon Tim" is a Compliment 25:24

3M ago25:24

25:24

Join Courtney and Jen as they discuss Kamala's veep pick,Tim Walz, and why he is the midwestern dad that America so desperately needs. Become a MILF Ally for access to exclusive content! (Don’t forget to rate and review on Apple podcasts!) Why Republicans are calling Walz 'Tampon Tim' — and why Democrats embrace it The Pink Tax: Latest Updates and …

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Biden's Exit: Can Kamala beat Trump? 36:00

3M ago36:00

36:00

Courtney and Jennifer discuss Biden's exit and America's problem with electing women, BIPOC, LGBTQ+...Basically anything other than white Christian men. Who could be Kamala Harris' running mate?By Jennifer Mendoza and Courtney Green

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Teaching the Bible in Oklahoma Public Schools? 22:53

4M ago22:53

22:53

Ryan Walters, superintendent of schools in Oklahoma, is attempting to force teachers to incorporate the Bible into their lessons for grades 5-12. Join Courtney and Jennifer as they discuss the separation of church and state and weird biblical stories involving driving tent spikes through skulls. Sources: Judges 4:21 But as he lay sleeping from exha…

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What is "Project 2025"? 15:29

4M ago15:29

15:29

Courtney and Jennifer discuss the scary truth behind Project 2025, a 900 page blueprint created by the Heritage Foundation (Moms for Liberty, Proud Boys, etc.) that will guide "Tyrannical Trump's" second term if elected. But is it scary enough to persuade fed-up democrats to vote for "Geriatric Genocide Joe"? Sources: We should all be terrified of …

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"A Court of Thorns and Roses" by Sarah J. Maas 52:08

5M ago52:08

52:08

Courtney tries to spoil the ACOTAR series, but don't worry, Jennifer won't let her! Tune in to find out just how "spicy" this book really is and to hear Courtney say the word "masturbation" way too many times. Become a MILF Ally! X allows consensual adult nudity, pornographic content under updated policy A Court of Thorns and Roses a book by Sarah …

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Nakba: Catastrophe in Palestine 1:36:27

5M ago1:36:27

1:36:27

What is "Nakba"? And why did Columbia Law censor it? And why do Courtney and Jennifer know so little about world religion? Become a MILF Ally today! Sources: US Bomb Kills Palestinian Refugees The Ongoing Nakba: Toward a Legal Framework for Palestine by Rabea Eghbariah Voices of the Nakba: A Living History of Palestine a book by Rosemary Sayigh and…

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The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood 1:36:21

6M ago1:36:21

1:36:21

In honor of Women’s History Month, we discuss Margaret Atwood’s 1985 banned dystopian novel that hits a little too close to home and why it is so important to read. Sources: France becomes first country to make abortion a constitutional right | CNN Florida delays ‘fetal personhood’ bill after fallout from Alabama IVF ruling Boston woman with histor…

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Legendborn by Tracy Deonn (and Bears!) 44:25

6M ago44:25

44:25

Round tables, love triangles, gay magicians, and friendly bears. Join Jennifer and Courtney as they discuss all of this plus one man behind 1,000 book challenges in one county. Want the tea? Become an Ally today! Legendborn (Reprint) a book by Tracy Deonn Would you rather be stuck with a man or a bear? The TikTok trend sparking an important convers…

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"Trans" Tree Book: "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate - JR Episode 54:16

7M ago54:16

54:16

A book about "trans trees? Not really. Listen to this JR episode to find out why such an accepting and wholesome book was challenged in Floyd County, Virginia.By Courtney Green and Jennifer Mendoza

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"Eclipse" (and the rest of the Twilight Saga) by Stephanie Meyer 37:46

7M ago37:46

37:46

In honor of the "sex ritual" that is happneing during today's eclipse, Courtney and Jennifer discuss vampire sex, door sex, mormon sex, and more! Don't miss this once in a decade eclipse opportunity! https://www.cbr.com/why-twilight-saga-banned/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2024/04/05/debunking-false-claims-2024-solar-eclipse/73208…

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"The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros 49:03

7M ago49:03

49:03

In addition to briefly summarizing this wonderful semi autobiographical novel, Jennifer and Courtney discuss the ban on Mexican-American Studies in Arizona, how DEI is the new CRT and something called "Marshmallow Salesman", which is not what it sounds like... Buy The House on Mango Street here What Arizona’s 2010 Ban on Ethnic Studies Could Mean f…

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"The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison 1:33:04

8M ago1:33:04

1:33:04

Depressed? Anxious? You could be diagnosed with "Woke-ism". Join Courtney and Jennifer as they discuss Toni Morrison's Nobel Prize winning novel, "The Bluest Eye" and all the different ways people cope with life's injustices. And don't miss the premiere of their new and exclusive mini-series, "Strong Women Exposing Powerful Men," launching this Fri…

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Become a MILF Ally! 1:08

8M ago1:08

1:08

The patriarchy doesn't fund this podcast, but you can...And a portion of the proceeds will be donated to causes that fight against censorship! By becoming a "MILF Ally," you're not just joining the fight to empower historically silenced voices; you're gaining access to exclusive video recordings of Jennifer and Courtney discussing "banned books," l…

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TRAILER: Strong Women Exposing Powerful Men - Miniseries 2:24

8M ago2:24

2:24

Subscribe for exclusive content, including access to this miniseries - Released every Friday In each episode of this limited miniseries, Jennifer and Courtney highlight women ranging from E. Jean Carrol to Monica Lewinski, their experiences in exposing powerful men, and the impact their courage has on society.…

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JR Episode: "Mary Wears What She Wants" by Keith Negley 34:41

8M ago34:41

34:41

Courtney and Jennifer discuss the police report filed against this book and others at a PUBLIC library in Wyoming in 2021 that led to the wrongful termination of librarian. They also discuss pants and the bad ass women who dared to wear them first. Sources: The Invention of Trousers: A History of the Garment That Transformed Humanity. Women and Pan…

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JR Episode: New Kid by Jerry Craft 1:34:30

9M ago1:34:30

1:34:30

"But he's so articulate!" Join us as we discuss cereal for dinner, the meaning behind calling someone an “oreo”, and how code-switching can be used as a survival technique. In this episode, we cover the middle-grade graphic novel: New Kid by Jerry Craft. Craft has five African-American literary awards and is the co-founder of the Schomburg Center’s…

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Is Beyoncé "Country"? 37:33

9M ago37:33

37:33

Jennifer and Courtney discuss the real history of country music that Florida (and other states) don’t want you to know. Sources: Country music roots traced to slave ships Black Artists Helped Build Country Music—And Then It Left Them Behind. The instrument with a fascinating past – The Banjo “Billboard asserted that the song, by black rapper Lil’ N…

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In Honor of Nex Benedict 47:56

9M ago47:56

47:56

This episode is dedicated to Nex Benedict, and authentic young soul whose light was unjustly extinguished on February 8, 2024, after being beaten by their classmates at Owasso High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Jennifer and Courtney reveal the negative impact of Chaya Raichik's "Libs of TikTok" and her connection to the Oklahoma State Superintendent w…

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All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely 1:26:49

9M ago1:26:49

1:26:49

In this episode, Jennifer and Courtney discuss weird Valentine’s day gifts, foot fetishes, and cereal baths, but then get serious to discuss the realities of police brutality and the importance of having books like All American Boys available in schools. Buy All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely Banned Books 2022 – All American Boys…

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JR Edition: "Sulwe" by Lupita Nyong'o 37:33

9M ago37:33

37:33

Happy Black History month! In this junior episode, Jennifer and Courtney discuss chicken strips, goblin butts, and colorism. Sulwe was written by Lupita Nyong’o and illustrated by Vashti Harrison. This book was a recipient of the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Award and the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Children's Literary Work! BUY:Sulwe…

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WTF FL? 33:04

10M ago33:04

33:04

Join Jennifer and Courtney for the first installment of the “WTF” mini-series where they highlight recent happenings regarding our kids that make you say “WTF”. In this minisode, they focus on troublesome bills that could become oppressive laws. Sources: Equality Florida 2024 Legislative Slate ACLU of Florida Opposes Committee Passage of House Bill…

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DRAMA by Raina Telgemeier 1:12:42

10M ago1:12:42

1:12:42

In this episode, Courtney and Jennifer cover a book that led to an 11 year old’s supposed porn addiction. Woman Who Claims Scholastic Book Caused Her Porn Addiction Works for Right-Wing Publisher BUY Raina Telgemeier - DRAMA BUY Raina Telgemeier Collection Box Set (Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, Guts)…

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"The Color Purple" by Alice Walker 52:14

11M ago52:14

52:14

Trigger warning: This episode contains brief references to SA. Just in time for the December 25th movie theater debut of the musical, “The Color Purple”, Jennifer and Courtney cover the original novel written by Alice Walker in 1982. One of the most banned books throughout the world, “The Color Purple” is a timeless classic loved by many but is “tr…

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Our First "Menage a Trois" 40:48

11M ago40:48

40:48

Trigger warning: This episode contains brief references to SA. In this “no-book” epsiode, Courtney and Jennifer cover hypocrisy in the state of Florida with updates on Moms for Liberty’s “menage a trois” scandal, Ronny boy’s authoritarian views of school libraries, and more! Jennifer and Courtney will be covering “The Color Purple” by Alice Walker …

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The "WOKE" Thanksgiving Episode - Junior! 38:59

12M ago38:59

38:59

In this episode, Courtney and Jennifer are thankful for the “truth”...but PragerU has a different definition of the word… Instead of a book, they cover the concerning resources that this state-approved organization has been releasing for use in public schools. They also ask their kids for their thoughts on the matter and the responses did not disap…

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Storm and Fury by Jennifer Armentrout 50:04

12M ago50:04

50:04

Butterfly in the sky…I’d like to see a &@#*$ try! Don’t mess with Levar Burton! In this episode, Jennifer and Courtney discuss how the rest of the world views Moms for Liberty…Including Oprah and Levar Burton! Join your hosts as they share the “steamy” scene from “Storm and Fury” by Jennifer Armentrout and reveal how one “mom” used a minor–without …

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Preview Episode for "Storm and Fury" by Jennifer Armentrout 44:36

1y ago44:36

44:36

Moms for Liberty is at it again! In this preview episode, Jennifer and Courtney cover the mom's latest shenanigans in trying to get yet another media specialist fired for yet another book. This time, the book is "Storm and Fury" by Jennifer Armentrout. This highly-reviewed young adult novel caused a school board candidate and Mmms for LIberty membe…

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Pumpkin Heads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks 43:10

1y ago43:10

43:10

Just in time for Halloween and the Chief’s football season (thank you, Taylor), Jennifer and Courtney cover a charming graphic novel written by Rainbow Rowell and illustrated by Faith Erin Hicks about a budding romance in a pumpkin patch! Pumpkin Heads follows Josiah and Deja through their expansive pumpkin patch full of fun fall activities like ca…

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"Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Perez 1:02:07

1y ago1:02:07

1:02:07

Just in time to close out Hispanic Heritage month, Jennifer and Courtney cover the widely banned book Out of Darkness by Ashley Hope Perez. Regarded as anal pornography by an angry Texan “mom-for-liberty”, Out of Darkness is actually a Romeo and Juliet inspired love story between a Mexican-American girl and an African-American boy at the time of th…

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"My Shadow is Purple" By Scott Stuart 34:50

1y ago34:50

34:50

Well folks, this JR episode had to be dubbed…Jennifer and Courtney did their best but had a few minor slip ups that had to be dubbed over with fun words like “hot dog” and “meatball”. Nonetheless, they successfully made it through another JR episode that is “safe” to listen to with little ears around. This book covers “My Shadow is Purple” by Scott…

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"Stamped (for Kids)" by Sonja Cherry-Paul, Jason Reynolds, Ibram X. Kendi 50:03

1y ago50:03

50:03

Jennifer and Courtney are back with a new lewk! Don't worry, they are still dishing out their strongly-opinionated reviews on banned and challenged books with a side of snark. This episode features "Stamped (for Kids)" by Sonja Cherry-Paul, Jason Reynolds, Ibram X. Kendi which seemed approproate considering Florida's attempt to silence Black and Br…

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Maus I and II by Art Spiegelman 55:10

1+ y ago55:10

55:10

It’s movie season! Jennifer and Courtney are excited about this summer’s box office hits…Barbie, Oppenheimer, and…The Sound of Freedom? Join them as they discuss what has movie-goers all in a tizzy ranging from female empowerment to an inaccurate portrayal of human trafficking produced by antisemitic conspiracy theorists. With antisemitic incidents…

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"Melissa" by Alex Gino 58:02

1+ y ago58:02

58:02

Welcome back to “Moms for Book Liberty”! In today’s episode, Courtney and Jennifer are exploring “Melissa” by Alex Gino, a wonderful and wholesome chapter book about friendship and acceptance. While this book is considered a “junior” book and is recommended for anyone 8 and up, this episode is NOT a “junior” episode! Courtney and Jennifer don’t hol…

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JR Edition: Heather Has Two Mommies by Lesléa Newman...and The Berenstain Bears? 36:05

1+ y ago36:05

36:05

This week Jennifer and Courtney celebrate the 54th Aniversary of the Stonewall Riots with the review of "Heather Has Two Mommies" by Lesléa Newman and delve into the ever-charming Berenstain Bears, a family with Papa Bear, Mama Bear, Brother Bear, and Sister Bear. These lovable creatures teach timeless lessons but with Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bil…

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JUNETEENTH EPISODE: "The Hill We Climb" by Amanda Gormon 35:43

1+ y ago35:43

35:43

Happy Juneteenth from your hosts, Jennifer and Courtney! How did a woman who didn't even know who wrote this beautiful inaugural poem manage to restrict it from Miami elementary school students? Join your hosts as they discuss the censorship that resulted in Moms for Liberty’s website being hacked by none other than the Anonymous Hacktivist group. …

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DOUBLE EPISODE! Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe + Flamer by Mike Curato 1:50:27

1+ y ago1:50:27

1:50:27

Welcome back as Jennifer and Courtney continue celebrating Pride month by reviewing two award-winning, beautifully illustrated graphic novels: Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe and Flamer by Mike Curato. Join your hosts as they explore the science behind men having nipples and how our brains can become feminine or masculine before our “gender” is even de…

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"And Tango Makes Three" by Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell 20:30

1+ y ago20:30

20:30

It's Pride Month, and love is in the air! And what better way to kick it off than with a fabulous podcast episode where Jennifer and Courtney dive into a book that apparently holds the mystical power to turn kids gay—yes, you heard that right! Join our dynamic duo as they don their rainbow-colored capes of truth to dissect how a book about penguins…

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"The Nowhere Girls" By Amy Reed - PART TWO 1:26:06

1+ y ago1:26:06

1:26:06

Welcome back to Courtney and Jennifer's final review of "The Nowhere Girls" by Amy Reed. If you like spoilers and hate sexism, then this episode was made for you! But don't worry, even though Courtney and Jennifer spoil parts of this wonderful book, there is still so much left uncovered, so get yourself a copy of this empowering book and share it f…

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"The Nowhere Girls" by Amy Reed - PART ONE 1:05:52

1+ y ago1:05:52

1:05:52

Courtney and Jennifer are back and have A LOT to say. So much that they had to break this book up into TWO epsiodes! Join them in part one where they relate real-life human garbage, Andrew Tate (former kickboxer currently under house arrest for rape and human trafficking), to the ultimate villain in Amy Reed's "The Nowhere Girls". "The Nowhere Girl…

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Junior Edition: "Chik Chak Shabbat" by Mara Rockliff 22:48

1+ y ago22:48

22:48

It's national "Right to Read" Day and Courtney and Jennifer are back with a "junior" version of their show where they discuss challenged picture books! This episode reviews the picture book "Chik Chak Shabbat" by Mara Rockliff and you wouldn't believe the scandal it covers...FOOD. That's right, this challenged book is about food. Grab your kids and…

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"Sold" by Patricia McCormick 47:23

1+ y ago47:23

47:23

Wayfair conspiracies, risqué Bible passages, and the NAACP's recent advisory against travelling to Florida find their way into the latest episode of "Moms for Book Liberty" where your hosts, Courtney and Jennifer, discuss the book "Sold" by Patricia McCormick, a harrowing story of a 12 year old Nepalese girl sold into sex trafficking. Sources: The …

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"All Boys Aren't Blue" By George M. Johnson 53:28

1+ y ago53:28

53:28

Join us for our first episode where we discuss the "pornographic" book that started the cascade of censorship in a Florida community: "All Boys Aren't Blue" by Geroge M. Johnson. Buy a copy here: ‎All Boys Aren't Blue on Apple Books Courtney and Jennifer, two moms against censorship, recall the student-led protest in adovcacy for this book that was…

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