NATAL passes the mic to Black families to hear all about their journey to parenthood in their own words. Our second season follows four parents in rural Mississippi, Iowa and Hawaii as they birth new lives and legacies exactly where they are. Interwoven by narrative interludes, this 10-part story album features the birthworkers, medical professionals and advocates caring for Black rural families at every stage of pregnancy and beyond.
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Follow along every other Tuesday as Kate and Karyne navigate reciprocal IVF using Karyne's eggs, unknown donor sperm, and Kate's uterus. And drink lots of La Croix. Learn more about their journey by visiting gayestshowonbirth.com. Submit your questions or comments to gayestshowonbirth@gmail.com. Connect with Kate and Karyne on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter by searching for Gayest Show on Birth.
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Masculine Birth Ritual is a podcast about Masculine of Center (MoC) queer and trans people nurturing life through pregnancy, birth, and parenting. The podcast features pregnancy and birth stories of people creating life outside the gender lines. We also engage in conversations with birth workers about best practices for working with MoC people and artists, researchers, and spiritual leaders about the collective imagination and histories of nurturing masculinities.
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Join us for a deep-dive into reproductive health, rights, and justice issues like abortion, birth control, sex education, women’s rights, LGBTQ+ rights, and more. New episodes debut every Tuesday, giving you an insider’s perspective on what is happening and what you can do to fight back.
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Stephanie Kaiser explores queer culture past and present as a bisexual woman. She asks questions, interviews others, and takes great pride and sharing other incredible queer stories. Support QI at patreon.com/QueerIntentions Instagram @queer.intentions
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Katie Breen interviews feminist activists, researchers, and advocates working to make "women's issues"...well, non-issues. Femtastic explores issues of reproductive rights and health, progressive politics, gender equality, sexual violence, LGBTQ+ perspectives, racism, social justice, and more - examining topics through the lens of intersectional feminism and reproductive justice. We also laugh.
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About Face explores a wide range of themes around identity and self including addiction, sex and relationships, trauma, LGBTQ issues, and family of origin stories. Through reflection, interview, and narrative storytelling this podcast deconstructs personal, family, and cultural narratives to better understand our ourselves and access authenticity. Hosted by Kate Marlene, writer and therapist.
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Listen in on this hot and spicy podcast that aims to be a source of information on all things pertaining to sex. Each episode will touch upon a truth regarding sex and expand upon it. Eve’s message is that of self-love, transparency in communication, and an appreciation of the human body and all of the pleasure it can experience. Eve is a believer that everyone is deserving of love and pleasure, and she wants you to get yours too! In that vein being big on education and awareness, Eve has st ...
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Law touches most aspects of life. Here to help make sense of it is the Stanford Legal podcast, where we look at the cases, questions, conflicts, and legal stories that affect us all every day. Stanford Legal launched in 2017 as a radio show on Sirius XM. We’re now a standalone podcast and we’re back after taking some time away, so don’t forget to subscribe or follow this feed. That way you’ll have access to new episodes as soon as they’re available. We know that the law can be complicated. I ...
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Mom’s No Expert is a podcast created for you, the mom who’s not so traditional, who’s almost on time, who’s had to explain where babies come from to their pre-teen and the mom who’s on the struggle bus. Come join your host Irmari Rosario Ortiz every week as she shares stories, failures, the good, the bad and the ugly and also some tips and tricks of momhood. Take a journey to self discovery.
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Why are so many government officials concerned about TikTok?
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Congress and President Biden say TikTok must shed its financial ties to China or face a ban in the U.S. But Washington Post tech reporter Drew Harwell says selling the company is complicated.By Fresh Air
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Biden gives remarks from the White House about campus protests
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Biden gives remarks from the White House about campus protestsBy NPR
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Nonesuch record label celebrates 60 years of music
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The label has released music from artists as varied as the Kronos Quartet, the Black Keys, Rhiannon Giddens and Brad Mehldau.By NPR
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Mayors address homelessness, affordable housing at White House
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The mayors are looking for more federal help to address the crisis in homelessness and the urgent need for affordable housing.By NPR
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How Northwestern University reached a deal with campus protestors
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The university and campus protestors reached a deal this week where both sides got some of what they wanted.By NPR
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United Methodist Church reverses ban on LGBTQ clergy and on ministers officiating same-sex weddings
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In the five years since the Methodist Church’s last meeting, there’s been a split between more conservative Methodist congregations and more liberal ones.By NPR
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Colombian musicians take on the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival
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The famous New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is back this weekend for another round of great food and outstanding music.By NPR
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In 'The Unexpected,' Emily Oster tackles the emotional toll of difficult pregnancies
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The economist made a name for herself using data to challenge the accepted rules of pregnancy. Now, she's returning to the topic with a book on how to navigate its complications.By NPR
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Police enter UCLA anti-war encampment; Arizona repeals Civil War-era abortion ban
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Law enforcement officers have moved into a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA. Arizona lawmakers voted to repeal a Civil War-era abortion ban.By NPR
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More than half of Americans say they’d benefit from more sleep, poll finds
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One in five people sleep fewer than five hours a day, a new poll says.By NPR
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We speak with a nurse who returned from working in Gaza earlier this week.By NPR
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Congress weighs measures to address reports of rising antisemitism on college campuses
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The House approved a bill to establish a broader definition of antisemitism that the Department of Education could use to enforce anti-discrimination laws.By NPR
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Arizona lawmakers repeal Civil War-era abortion ban
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The repeal bill passed on Wednesday afternoon with a vote of 16-14 after two Republicans, Shawnna Bolick and TJ Shope, joined all Senate Democrats in voting in favor of repeal.By NPR
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Police storm UCLA pro-Palestinian encampment
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More than 130 people were arrested.By NPR
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NYC mayor defends police clearing Columbia's pro-Palestinian encampment, building
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NPR's Michel Martin talks to Mayor Eric Adams about the police response to student protests at Columbia and other campuses in the city. He says "outside agitators" co-opted the protests at Columbia.By NPR
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United Methodist Church votes to lift bans on LGBTQ clergy and same-sex weddings
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The United Methodist Church, one of the largest U.S. Protestant denominations, voted to repeal its ban on LGBTQ clergy as well as prohibitions on its ministers from officiating same-sex weddings.By NPR
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Examining the obstacles to securing a cease-fire in Gaza and hostage exchange
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with strategic diplomacy expert Mickey Bergman about the different approaches Israel and Hamas take toward negotiating a hostage swap and cease-fire.By NPR
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Arizona legislature votes to repeal the state's Civil War-era ban on abortion
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After three weeks in the spotlight of the national debate on abortion, Arizona lawmakers voted to repeal the law banning almost all abortions. Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs promised to sign it.By Steve Inskeep
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