Best Mackenzie Joy Brennan Podcasts (2024)

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Changes in Attitudes 38:10

10M ago38:10

38:10

As the entertainment industry strikes continue, here’s a convo with a Hollywood costumer Nicole Suerez Jones-- whose IATSE local unions aren't on strike, but are still suffering the effects of studios’ greed, poor working conditions, and an industry at an impasse. More strikes in more industries are looming, too.You know what I say? If these worker…

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SAG[a] Enduring 43:57

11M ago43:57

43:57

SAG-AFTRA and the WGA (actors' and writers' unions) have made the tough decision to strike against the AMPTP (movie studios, big streaming corporations, etc.). In part 1 of (at least) 2 exploring the actors’ and writers’ strikes, I talked to SAG member Marie Cecile Anderson-- an actor, comedian, and musician based in Nashville-- about the decision,…

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Shiny Happy People, Losing Their Religion 29:08

12M ago29:08

29:08

New docuseries sheds light on the religious sect behind the Duggars and other families that use parents’ rights, religious freedom, and homeschooling (enabled by lax laws!) to indoctrinate the next generationBy Mackenzie Joy Brennan

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Hurry Up & Wait: AIDS, Pride & Public Health 38:44

12M ago38:44

38:44

We're ending pride month, so I'm re-boosting this remembrance of my uncle Stewart Joy, lost to the AIDS crisis in 1988. We got to speak to his former partner & caretaker, John Ascher, about healthcare policy, homophobia, and changing attitudes. Happy pride, be kind, and rememberBy Mackenzie Joy Brennan

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Les Parents Terribles 20:03

1y ago20:03

20:03

What the hell is “judicial bypass,” how does it hurt young people, and why is nobody aware of it? Indulge me on a walk thru the work that desperately few of us do assisting pregnant minors.(Read on at mkzjoybrennan.substack.com !)By Mackenzie Joy Brennan

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Don't Stand So Close To Me (pt 2) 25:39

1y ago25:39

25:39

Part 2 of 2 on interpreting the Second Amendment, its jurisprudential history & evolution (ending with Heller and Bruen), and how that track record has facilitated lax gun laws like "Stand Your Ground" and the "Castle Doctrine" of self-defense.By Mackenzie Joy Brennan

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DON’T STAND SO CLOSE TO ME (pt 1) 29:35

1y ago29:35

29:35

Interpreting the Second Amendment, its jurisprudential history & evolution, and how that track record has facilitated lax gun laws like "Stand Your Ground," the defense to 3 recent shootings of unarmed young people.(Also credit to Bojack Horseman or Netflix or Raphael Bob-Waksberg, from whom I stole a Bojack clip)…

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Anti-Drag Laws 30:25

1y ago30:25

30:25

Slay 'emBy Mackenzie Joy Brennan

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Just Choice 8:52

1y ago8:52

8:52

Abortion bans are closing in on all of us, even where we feel safest. I've been working on sharing my own story having a procedural (aka surgical) abortion at Planned Parenthood NY. Abortion ban battles continue in Arizona (and many other states) and a nationwide abortion medication ban looms via an FDA case challenging mifepristone in Texas federa…

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Let Us Sue Social Media Sites!! 14:55

1+ y ago14:55

14:55

Exploring the mystical world of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, the immunity it provides social media sites, and the pending Supreme Court case to roll it back. To read this (and more) in newsletter form, visit & subscribe at mkzjoybrennan.substack.com !By Mackenzie Joy Brennan

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Heumann After All 25:07

1+ y ago25:07

25:07

This episode is dedicated to celebrating the Mother of the Disability Rights movement, Judith "Judy" Heumann. Judy passed away this weekend and I feel tremendously lucky to have chatted with her last year. In addition to countless personal, nationwide, and worldwide achievements, Judy helped get the Americans with Disabilities Act (r ADA) passed an…

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Casey Anthony: TRUTH and LIES! 50:05

1+ y ago50:05

50:05

Therapist-in-training Amita Padiyar and I watched the "Casey Anthony: Where the Truth Lies" docuseries on Peacock, so you don't have to (& honestly, came away with more questions than we thought we'd have)!By Mackenzie Joy Brennan

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A Post-Midterm Post-Mortem 46:53

1+ y ago46:53

46:53

A recap of the 2022 US midterm elections, which are (mostly) completed: the issues that motivated voters (abortion, inflation, party frustration); false predictions of a "red wave;" state/senate/house highlights; and what the results mean for the next few years!By Mackenzie Joy Brennan

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Crossin' Third Party Lines 58:47

1+ y ago58:47

58:47

In part two of the pre-midterm-election VOTE PLEASE! series, we are talking about voting third party or abstaining from voting: from the history of third party presidential candidates, the laws that make third parties unlikely to win, and-- by comparison-- some long-term strategies to implement systemic change (while doing what we can to minimize i…

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HOPE VOTES! 39:03

1+ y ago39:03

39:03

In the first part of a miniseries on voting, election law, and pre-midterm desperation, public interest lawyer Mackenzie Joy Brennan talks about voting in a two-party, federalist system; harm reduction strategies; and our short-term versus long-term goals when we go to the ballot box.By Mackenzie Joy Brennan

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Understanding Law Stuff with Mackenzie Joy Brennan 48:47

2y ago48:47

48:47

How much do you know about the legal details of abortions rights? On this week's episode of Difficult Women, Katy and Marie chat with Constitutional lawyer and podcaster, Mackenzie Joy Brennan. She helps the ladies demystify the laws around the abortion debate and give some insights on what might happen next now that Roe has been overturned. Follow…

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No Time to Pull Out -- Roe v Wade has been Overturned! 26:55

2y ago26:55

26:55

We’re not surprised. Are you? On this week’s very special episode of Difficult Women, Katy and Marie lament SCOTUS’s decision to overturn Roe v Wade. But they give you some actionable steps to take if you are pregnant in states where abortion is now banned, and also give non-pregnant people resources to help those who are. Take a listen to this ver…

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Abortion Rights, Part 2 41:12

2y ago41:12

41:12

In reproductive rights pt 2, we're piecing together the lineage n legal framework of the right to choose: from the Framers' regard for natural rights (like the right to privacy), to Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey using the due process liberty interest, to the current Supreme Court's disregard for these rights and precedents. Plus, a wh…

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Abortion Rights, Part 1 34:02

2y ago34:02

34:02

Roe & Casey's reproductive protections have been all but scrapped by the US Supreme Court (with honorable mention to Texas). Let's arm ourselves w/ medical facts, stats, precedent, and other paper bullets of the brain!In part 1, we're talking about the realities of abortion procedures and reproductive rights. In part 2, we'll dig into the jurisprud…

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Make It Make Sense with Julie Rosing 53:24

2y ago53:24

53:24

Did you see this week's "Last Week Tonight with John Oliver" on HBO!? If you did, you learned about the website ineedana.com. And what luck! This week on Difficult Women, Katy and Marie sit down with actress, comedian, abortion rights activist, and co-creator of ineedana.com, Miss Julie Rosing. Together they discuss the leaked SCOTUS draft overturn…

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Fighting for Bodily Autonomy w/ Barrie Kealoha 1:02:17

2+ y ago1:02:17

1:02:17

Do you really have control over your own body? On this week’s episode of Difficult Women, Katy and Marie talk with actor, singer, bilingual VO artist, Barrie Kealoha about her experiences with tubal ligation. We discuss how difficult it was for her to get the procedure and all the obstacles she faced simply trying to make the medical decision that …

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We Stand With Ukraine 45:06

2+ y ago45:06

45:06

War. What is it good for? On this week's episode of Difficult Women, Katy & Marie discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine. What is going on there? Why is it happening? Who is suffering? Is a world without war even possible? Listen in and send us your thoughts. DIFFICULT WOMEN MERCH --> https://www.reformedwhores.com/shop Check out the new website! htt…

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The Male Hormone Cycle 34:28

2+ y ago34:28

34:28

Did you know that men can get hormonal too?? On this week's episode of Difficult Women, Katy and Marie talk about the male hormone cycles. When do men have their cycle? How do their hormones affect their mood? Is there such a thing as male PMS? Find out the answers to these questions and more on this week's fascinating episode! They also kick off t…

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Wishing You A Spooky Valentine’s Day 32:07

2+ y ago32:07

32:07

How was your Valentine's Day? On this week's episode of Difficult Women, Katy and Marie tell some hilariously horrifying tales of dates gone wrong. Get ready to scream along and listen to this spine chilling episode today! They also kick off the third week of their month long Self Love Challenge with love coach Lori Bryant Woolridge. Join today by …

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Why Women Play Dumb? 48:44

2+ y ago48:44

48:44

Have you ever played dumb? On this week's episode of Difficult Women, Katy and Marie talk about why women play dumb. They discuss research on the subject and explore their own experiences playing dumb for men and women. Take a listen and then write us in with your thoughts! They also kick off the second week of their month long Self Love Challenge …

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From Bork 2 Breyer 1:03:52

2+ y ago1:03:52

1:03:52

Justice Stephen Breyer has announced that he's stepping down from the US Supreme Court. While he's far from the first Justice to retire, Breyer is responding to mounting pressure for the Court's older, liberal members to leave while Democrats control the Senate and Presidency. Political influence on the Court has been mounting ever since Reagan's c…

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Hooray! We Did Dry January!! 40:52

2+ y ago40:52

40:52

How is your 2022 going? On this week's episode of Difficult Women, Katy and Marie talk about their first month of the new year and their experience with Dry January. They discuss the benefits and the struggles of cutting back alcohol in a world surrounded by it and discuss what may come in February. They also kick off the first week of their month …

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Teachers: The Real America Hero 56:31

2+ y ago56:31

56:31

Have you thanked a teacher lately? On this week's episode of Difficult Women, Katy and Marie ask three different teachers with a variety of teaching environments, how they are faring during the pandemic. The answers may surprise you! Listen in and find out why our teachers are true heroes! DIFFICULT WOMEN MERCH --> https://www.reformedwhores.com/sh…

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What We Can All Learn from the Late Great Betty White 50:48

2+ y ago50:48

50:48

What life lessons can you learn from Betty White? On this week's episode of Difficult Women, Katy and Marie take a look at Betty White's joyous life. They explore the many traits that made her so loveable and prolific. They breakdown for you how you can live a life just as joyful and fulfilling learning from her example. Take a listen and find out …

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The Return of Nirvana Baby 34:42

2+ y ago34:42

34:42

The baby on the album cover of Nirvana's "Nevermind" has re-filed his lawsuit against the band after his initial complaint was dismissed last month. The baby (now-adult Spencer Elden) claims what, you ask? CHILD PORN. Child porn is a reprehensible scourge on human existence but Nirvana's album cover depicting a naked baby swimming is not, per se, p…

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What’s So Sexy About Post-Growth Economics? 39:41

2+ y ago39:41

39:41

What happens after Capitalism? On this week's episode of Difficult Women, Katy and Marie learn about how unsustainable our current economy is and what we can do as a society to fix it. From degrowth economics to a green economy, the ladies find hope for our future in the most boring of places: economics! DIFFICULT WOMEN MERCH --> https://www.reform…

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Is Woke Culture Killing Masculinity? 35:43

2+ y ago35:43

35:43

What is masculinity? On this week's episode of Difficult Women, Katy and Marie explore where masculinity fits into our modern world. What is it? Are we losing it? And how do traditionally masculine men fit into "woke" culture? Listen in and then send us your two cents. DIFFICULT WOMEN MERCH --> https://www.reformedwhores.com/shop Check out the new …

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Peace Out 2021 38:15

2+ y ago38:15

38:15

Are you done with all the doom and gloom? On this week's episode of Difficult Women, Katy and Marie go over all of the good things that have happened in 2021 (and believe it or not, there have been plenty) and look to their hopes and resolutions for 2022. Happy New Year! Let's make this one a good one together! DIFFICULT WOMEN MERCH --> https://www…

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This Is Your Brain on Porn 48:21

2+ y ago48:21

48:21

What kind of porn do you watch? On this week's episode of Difficult Women, Katy and Marie talk about the differences in the way women and men watch porn and what that says about the way we think. Take a listen, then check in with yourself on how your porn preferences might reflect the way you see the world! Check out After Sex Ed on Tik Tok (who we…

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Financial Therapy w/ Celia Roberts Hughes 44:32

2+ y ago44:32

44:32

How do you feel about money? On this week's episode of Difficult Women, Katy and Marie talk to certified financial therapist, Celia Roberts Hughes. She discusses the importance of financial health and how our past experiences have colored how we feel about money. If you struggle with money and have uncomfortable feelings like guilt, shame, and avoi…

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Scott Peterson's (Re)trial 59:12

2+ y ago59:12

59:12

In the early 2000s, everyone was certain Scott Peterson had murdered his pregnant wife Laci. We all “knew,” thanks to sordid & relentless media coverage, that there was no doubt in his guilt. BUT almost everything we heard on the news was incorrect, the investigation was flawed, the facts don’t add up, and the trial was rife with misconduct. Scott …

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Let‘s Talk About CULTS 46:39

2+ y ago46:39

46:39

Have you lost a family member to a cult? On this episode of Difficult Women, Katy and Marie discuss the definition of a cult, how a cult reels in its members, and how one becomes deprogramed after leaving a cult. They connect the dots to QAnon and give some insight into why people may be following this conspiracy driven cult so religiously. Take a …

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Difficult Women Holiday Gift Guide 46:41

2+ y ago46:41

46:41

Having trouble deciding on gifts this year? On this week's episode of Difficult Woman, Katy and Marie give you a list of some of their favorite gift ideas! They've come up with a list of some of their favorite items from small businesses that they think you and your friends and family will love. Take a listen and then support small business this ho…

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Kyle Rittenhouse & Self-Defense 49:09

2+ y ago49:09

49:09

Kyle Rittenhouse killed two & wounded another with an AR-15 style gun he brought to a protest over the killing of an unarmed black man, Jacob Blake. Rittenhouse’s acquittal has raised questions about self defense claims by armed aggressors, judicial bias, and unequal outcomes in the criminal justice system.…

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The Importance of Grandmas 37:10

2+ y ago37:10

37:10

Are you close with your grandma? On this week's episode of Difficult Women, Katy and Marie are thankful for grandmothers. On this Thanksgiving episode they explore how grandmothers can shape us in all sorts of ways and even discuss how the role of grandmothers may have even aided in human evolution! Whether you had a good, bad or non existent relat…

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Who Really Should Be the Sexiest Man Alive? 42:10

2+ y ago42:10

42:10

Who do you think should be the sexiest man alive? On this week's episode of Difficult Women, Katy and Marie give their opinion on their top 5 hottest men and share stories of crushes past. Listen to them duke it out over the number one spot on this very fun and wild episode. WARNING: this episode may make you horny!! Check out the new website! http…

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"War of the Worlds" to Social Media, Free Speech Pt 3 43:27

2+ y ago43:27

43:27

In the 3rd installment on free speech, we examine first amendment struggles with new media. Social media-- unchecked, internet speech on private platforms where, often, nobody is held liable-- is the obvious, pressing example. BUT it's still Halloween-adjacent, so we're taking a lighter look at the War of the Worlds radio broadcast in 1938, too.…

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Dating Someone with Kids 41:25

2+ y ago41:25

41:25

Have you ever dated a person with kids? On this week's episode, Katy and Marie talk to an anonymous friend about her experience dating a dad. They discuss the pros and cons and give some tips for first time parent daters. Take a listen, then let us know what you think! Check out the new website! https://www.difficultwomenpodcast.com Email K & M que…

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Roofies and Other Date Rape Drugs 34:21

2+ y ago34:21

34:21

Have you ever been roofied? On this week's episode of Difficult Women, Katy and Marie discuss the dangers of date rape drugs. They boldly share their own personal experiences, explore the signs of potential drugging, and give tips on how to protect yourself. This episode is a must listen for anybody who wants to paint the town! Check out the new we…

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Popular Pills for the 1950s Housewife 42:16

2+ y ago42:16

42:16

How did 1950's housewives maintain perfection? DRUGS! On this week's episode of Difficult Women, Katy and Marie discuss how prescription drugs affected the lives of Americans in the 50's and 60's. The ladies talk about why this drug use happened, what the social effects of those prescriptions were, and shed some light on how drug use effects us tod…

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Weaponized Incompetence 45:44

2+ y ago45:44

45:44

Do you fake incompetence to get out of doing tasks? Well Stop it! On this week's episode of Difficult Women, Katy & Marie discuss the phenomenon of weaponized incompetence. They break down how this behavior is tied to misogyny and why it might actually be hurting you! Take a listen to this fascinating episode and then go wash the dishes!! *Not a sp…

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Fast Fashion 45:12

2+ y ago45:12

45:12

Are you the type who keeps up with every trend, or are you more of a "buy one in every color" kind of person? On this week's episode of Difficult Women, Katy and Marie explain why both strategies are bad for the environment. They delve into the environmental and ethical hazards of "Fast Fashion" including, water pollution, forced labor and non-biod…

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Missing White Girl Syndrome 49:04

2+ y ago49:04

49:04

What happened to Gabby Petito and why is America so mesmerized by her story? On this week's episode of Difficult Women, Katy and Marie discuss the phenomenon of "Missing White Woman Syndrome." They explore how the media, the police and society at large favor stories of missing white women while ignoring the stories of missing people of color. Why i…

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The Evolution of High Heels 40:20

3y ago40:20

40:20

A shoe is just a shoe, right? Wrong! On this week's episode of Difficult Women, Katy and Marie talk high heeled shoes! Are they empowering or demeaning? Sexy or degrading? And where did they actually originate from?? You'll be shocked to find out! Listen to our new episode today and learn some interesting shoe facts that will certainly take you by …

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Rambling about ADHD w/ Emily Fleming 57:38

3y ago57:38

57:38

Are you constantly fidgeting? Unable to finish tasks? Do you interrupt conversations, or act without thinking? This week on Difficult Women, writer/comedian and Katy and Marie’s old pal, Emily Fleming, joins to discuss the commonly misdiagnosed mental health condition, ADHD. Follow Emily Fleming on Instagram @emfleming and @Flemilyeming on TikTok a…

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