The Dinner Agenda is a podcast that explores a wide variety of topics through the view of two long time friends in Toronto, Canada. Join them for a seat at the dinner table as they take turns being in the hot seat, opening up, being vulnerable and sharing their views in an authentic and non-scripted way. Nothing is off the table (ha, dinner table) with these two!
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TitTalk is a podcast created for everyone and anyone who needs a good laugh and some fun conversational topics for the next family dinner party! I talk about whatever my neurodivergent brain comes up with and sometimes I have coerced some friends of mine to join me in the chaos! Please give it a listen, I have snacks!
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Kennedy Library Forums are a series of public affairs programs offered by the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum to foster public discussion on a diverse range of historical, political, and cultural topics reflecting the legacy of President and Mrs. Kennedy's White House years.
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Join DJ, Producer, and Intersectional Feminist advocate Lauren Abedini AKA KITTENS, for SHE/HER/THEY. Each episode she'll delve into insightful conversations with special guests who transcend identity expectations to give their takes on authenticity, gender, life paths, creativity, and figuring out life outside the boxes and binaries. It takes guts to go against the grain of society, and SHE/HER/THEY has your back along the way. Follow SHE/HER/THEY and KITTENS on IG: @sheherthey @iamkittens ...
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Ever had a date go so wrong it felt like a horror movie? From online to in person, these stories will leave you in awe! You're not alone if you've ever neglected your inner voice, ignored those red flags, been catfished or even had to call 911, ya, that's right, call 911!!By The Dinner Agenda
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Talking hormones with Christine Glaves!
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Oh this is a good one! This week we talk with Christine Glaves, a certified holistic nutritionist and fitness expert specializing in hormonal weight loss for women. Want to feel empowered? This is a must listen!! We cover all the changes that happen as women enter perimenopause and how food can either help or hinder how you feel. Have you heard abo…
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Although it's been a nice break, it's been too long! Join us this week for a post vacation catch up! Hear about our crazy vacation adventures and Bo's new secret love of... SPIDERS!By The Dinner Agenda
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With "International Friendship Day" approaching, this week we are talking about friendships! Do you have a ride or die? What makes them a ride or die? We delve into how we classify friendships, what's important in a friendship and what can make them last a lifetime.By The Dinner Agenda
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This week we talk about a few follow up questions on Dave's experience and the impact a narcisist can have on your life. There really is such a thing as "healthy narcisissim" but, it's important to recognize when it becomes abusive. It can be devastating to accept that a narcissist won't change and standing up for yourself and cutting them out of y…
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Family is everything right? Except when they're not! Join us this week as we have another special guest interview with Bo's husband Dave! He shares his experiences growing up in a toxic family environment and how that eventually led him to cutting ties.By The Dinner Agenda
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Drop those negative thoughts, and join Bo and CLo as they dive into body positivity! Embrace your unique self and celebrate every (damn) curve.By The Dinner Agenda
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One more closet door to bust through
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We are wrapping up pride month with one more coming out story from our special guest, CLo's wife Mel. She shares her experience coming out and how hard it can be to come to terms with being different and sharing big news with those that you love.By The Dinner Agenda
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Leading with LOVE, parenting a trans kid
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As part of our pride month celebration, this week we speak with the parent of a trans kid. We discuss everything from her initial reaction to how it was dealing with the school and how it felt to be part of her sons coming out process to the rest of the family. It's not easy being the parent of a teenager and we don't always say and do the right th…
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The official term for a thrupple is Polyamory!
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When we say “no topic off the table”, we mean it! We were EDUCATED in this episode! Join us this week as we learn from our special guest about polyamorous relationships, how she discovered polyamory and all of the ins and outs. Have you ever considered being part of a thrupple?By The Dinner Agenda
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It's pride month and we are kicking things off with CLo’s coming out story! Join Bo and CLo as they discuss the fears and challenges with discovering who you are and the first real test of their friendship.By The Dinner Agenda
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You're in for a treat this week!! Join us as we share some listener stories on their worst vacations and of course we have a few of our own to share! Let's just say we won't see Bo diving with the sharks again anytime soon!By The Dinner Agenda
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It's FINALLY Spring! Time for new growth, spring cleaning and taking stock! Join us this week as we talk about what has us excited for spring and what mistakes or regrets we have that we want to purposefully focus on to improve. It's time to "take out the trash", out with the old and in with the new!…
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Do you feel like you’re caught in a constant battle between trying to live for today and saving for tomorrow? Does the idea of retirement stress you out? You're not alone! There are so many things to consider, from how much money you think you'll need to what the heck you're going to do every day!! Join us this week for some candid talk about what'…
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Ohhh, this is a good one! Have a listen this week as we talk about purity culture and the "sex ed" campaign that started in the 90's with special guest Jenn. CLo gets all "ragey" as Bo and Jenn share stories on how the "true love waits" movement impacted them.By The Dinner Agenda
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What makes people susceptible to conspiracy theories? Bo and CLo talk about what the latest and and most "out there" conspiracy theories are and how people get caught up in them.By The Dinner Agenda
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Why is it so hard to advocate for yourself? Tune in this week as we share some personal stories about our experience with doctors and why advocating for yourself is so important.By The Dinner Agenda
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Let's talk about sleep with Dr. Tyler
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Tune in this week to hear from Dr. Tyler, a clinical health psychologist who is talking to us all about insomnia. From insomnia therapy to CPAP machines, if you have trouble sleeping you should definitely check out this episode. We discuss how your bedroom might be hindering your sleep, how long it should take you to fall asleep and some great tips…
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From menopause to old creaky bones to forgetting why we are standing in the middle kitchen. This week's episode covers the trials and tribulations of getting older... sometimes not so gracefully! There is also a special Gen Z interview that covers all the latest slang, obvs this is stuff you need to know to stay hip and cool!…
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This week we hear from a special guest about her experiences with emotionally immature parents. We talk about what it means, her experiences and how that impacted her adult relationships. Tune in to hear how she was able to recognize it and break the cycle.By The Dinner Agenda
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Join Bo and CLo as they discuss a friends relationship and what emotional abuse looks and feels like both for the person involved as well as the for the friends that love them. Trauma bonds can be tough to recognize and even harder to break free from. Tune in this week to learn how to recognize the signs, from "love bombing" to "gaslighting", we co…
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Facing fertility challenges head-on! Bo and CLo get real about the highs and lows of their journey to parenthood. From sperm donors to exploring adoption, they leave no stone unturned. Tune in for an honest conversation about the lengths we go to for the pitter-patter of tiny feet!By The Dinner Agenda
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BO and CLo take a trip down memory lane, all the way back to high school! Join them for a candid conversation about insecurities that never quite went away, those horrible bullies and of course that first crush! Which one of them do you think would go to a high school reunion?By The Dinner Agenda
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Bo and CLo discuss PTSD and Chronic PTSD and what lead Bo to seek out a specific type of trauma therapy.By The Dinner Agenda
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Bo and CLo talk about what it’s like living on the larger side of life! From diets gone wrong to personal experience with Ozempic and a little side dish of #asmr. Grab a bag of something crunchy and have a seat at the table.By The Dinner Agenda
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Let us introduce you to Bo and CLo and how this podcast came to be! Join us at the dinner table!By caronlowej
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HOW TO FEEL 5% BETTER WHEN THE WORLD IS CRUMBLING | SHE/HER/THEY w/KITTENS
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IDK about you but the world is feeling WAY more insane and heavy than usual. I started this little challenge for myself to find a tiny crumb of joy to cling to each day for at least a 5% boost to keep me from going into full despair mode. Shockingly a lot of other people wanted to join in too so now we have a super easy mental health and self care …
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BARBIE IS A GAY & OFF STRIKE w/ALEXANDRA SHIPP | SHE/HER/THEY w/KITTENS
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My own personal Barbie and long time friend, Alexandra Shipp, joins me this week for a very extra special post SAG/AFTRA strike chat to talk all things Barbie movie, how her character was in love with Margot Robbie (shocking? I think not), working with Greta Gerwig, smashing gender expectations, and taking some important life advice from mountain g…
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Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America
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Heather Cox Richardson, Boston College professor of history, discusses her new book Democracy Awakening: Notes on the State of America with Tom Nichols, staff writer at The Atlantic.By JFK Library Foundation
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QUEER, JEWISH, IRANIAN, & FEMME. KEEPING IT FASHIONABLY TOGETHER with NICOLETTE MASON | SHE/HER/THEY
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This week body positive fashion trailblazer and co-founder of Iranian Diaspora Collective, Nicolette Mason is here! We chat about how we're juggling mental health during a time when it seems like at least one part of your identity is being attacked somewhere at all times, the importance of community healing, and carving out your own lane in a world…
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Looking Ahead to the 2024 Elections
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Robert Costa, chief election and campaign correspondent for CBS News, discusses key issues in advance of the 2024 elections with David Gergen, senior political analyst at CNN and a White House adviser to four presidents.By JFK Library Foundation
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THE LESBIAN SUPERBOWL, ASTROLOGY SHADE, & GETTING REPRESENTATION RIGHT with HINA | SHE/HER/THEY
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This week HINA joins me for what honestly just feels like any conversation we'd have bantering over lunch. You know them from their witty and hilariously brilliant Tik Tok bits (if you don't literally sprint over to @Hina's profile there immediately). We get into lesbian culture and how it's represented in media, astrology games, how outside percep…
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Lesbian Speed Dating 101 & How to ask a girl out for coffee vs dinner | SHE/HER/THEY w/KITTENS
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COMMUNITY SERVICE ADVICE TIME!Submit your questions to hello@iamkittens.com and I'll give my literal expert level advice during solo episodes every other week. Wanna submit a question for a friend, get a little guidance for your own situation, or just have someone provide an incredible explanation to literally anything? Email meee xoNEW EPISODES ON…
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The Gay Agenda, Making Music vs Acting, & Nonbinary Trailblazing with E.R. FIGHTMASTER | SHE/HER/THEY
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E.R. FIGHTMASTER joins me this week for a god damn DOOZY of an episode. They're intimidatingly cool and good at basically everything. We packed in an absurd amount of topics so buckle up. We get into new music they just dropped (which is FAB), the SAG/WGA strike they're on, the difference between acting & making music, why the WNBA is superior, tra…
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You Don't Know Sh*t. Parasocial Relationships & Grief with KITTENS
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Following people on social media...being a fan...it's a slippery position to be in. You can end up having a one sided relationship with someone who doesn't know you exist..assuming all kinds of things about who they really are as a person or their personal life, leading to let downs or odd behavior. I've been dealing with the loss of a good friend …
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Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad
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Matthew Delmont, Dartmouth professor of history, discusses his recent book Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad, which explores the crucial contributions of the more than one million Black men and women who served in World War II, serving in segregated units and performing unheralded but vital …
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The trans women in sports "issue" DEBUNKED with pro athlete trainer SHELBY BELFAST JONES
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If you have someone like SHELBY BELFAST in your corner consider yourself blessed. She's the strongest (in all ways) woman I'm grateful to call a friend. A strength coach to elite professional athletes, with a fire for equality brighter than her hair...SHELBY joins me to debunk all the reasons people use in attempt to exclude trans women from profes…
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Planning the wrong parts of life & lay off chaos with KITTENS
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Life has been wild lately for me and clearly everyone else in the world. With all the strikes and lay offs happening...it really makes you realize that not everything goes as planned..so why not plan for the things you CAN control and leave the rest up to destiny shall we?NEW EPISODES ON WEDNESDAY'S WITH SPECIAL GUESTS EVERY OTHER WEEK:)Listen to S…
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JOZZY on winning Grammy's for Beyonce, shining as an artist, being gay in music & songs for women
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JOZZY breaks down her journey from being a closeted kid in Memphis to being one of the most celebrated artists/songwriters in music all while creating safe spaces and trailblazing for masc queer women along the way.You know when you know of an artist before they get all popular and feel like you’ve been able to watch them grow and gain so much love…
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CYRUS VEYSSI on Persian and Queer on social media & the art of the clap back
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Everyone’s dream best friend CYRUS VEYSSI joins me to chat about being Persian and Queer on social media, what it’s like having the most supportive Iranian family of all time, and the art of the clap back.
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Dealing with ADHD & fear of judgment with KITTENS
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Surprise! I have ADHD and it's been rough going this long in life without knowing. Was I sleepy while recording this..absolutely. This episode we'll go over fears of being vulnerable (even with yourself)...people pleasing habits (yikes)...and how learning to be honest with yourself makes it easier to deal with shitty people.NEW EPISODES ON WEDNESDA…
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SARAH SHAHI on THE L WORD, CARMEN & SHANE, SEXLIFE, & CHASING YOUR HAPPY
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SARAH SHAHI sits down with KITTENS to talk about her experience as the iconic Carmen on The L Word, her connection to Persian culture, and how playing Billie on Netflix's hit Sex/Life empowered her to chase her happy.NEW EPISODES ON WEDNESDAY'S WITH SPECIAL GUESTS EVERY OTHER WEEK:)Listen to SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENS on your favorite podcast platfo…
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Is being gay a choice? Life lessons and hacks for happiness with KITTENS
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Has anyone asked you why you are 'choosing' to be gay or "different" or anything that's just part of you because it makes them uncomfortable? Some things within us aren't a choice...but we make the decision to be authentic or not...which can be hard for people to accept. In this episode we'll go over ways you can challenge people to see and accept …
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RHINESTONES & RESILIENCE: How Drag Queen's in Tennessee are staying strong, proud, and bright through chaos
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KITTENS sits down with Nashville Drag Queen's, Vidalia Anne Gentry & Delta Granta to chat about how the attacks on LGBTQ+ rights and 'Drag Bans' have backfired on the bigots and how they've defied conservative societal pressure to become their most sparkly authentic selves.
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In commemoration of the 60th anniversary of President Kennedy’s June 1963 speech on civil rights, this special panel discussion explores civil rights issues in the 1960s and today. Mark Whitaker, CBS Sunday Morning contributor and author of “Saying it Loud: 1966 - The Year Black Power Challenged the Civil Rights Movement” moderates a conversation w…
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An Unfinished Agenda: President Kennedy And Civil Rights, 60 Years Later
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In a nationally televised address in June 1963, President Kennedy addressed the most urgent domestic issue of the time: the struggle to guarantee civil rights for all Americans. In his speech, President Kennedy implored a nation divided by race, to rise to the challenge of that moment, to create a society in which all its citizens were afforded equ…
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The power of self forgiveness and how to trust the process with KITTENS
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Life is hard and it's easy to beat yourself up, become impatient, and spiral into negative thoughts. This episode will explore self forgiveness and how to 'trust the process' when you're feeling let down in life.
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John Avlon, author, columnist, and senior political analyst and anchor at CNN, discusses his new book “Lincoln and the Fight for Peace,” which explores Lincoln’s plan to secure a just and lasting peace after the Civil War, with Kellie Carter Jackson, professor of Africana Studies at Wellesley College.…
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Strengthening Civic Infrastructure and Combating Hate: The Role of the Arts, Culture, and Faith
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Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff delivers opening remarks for a special Kennedy Library Forum that will include a distinguished panel exploring the role of the arts and culture and interfaith cooperation in combating hate. Maria Rosario Jackson, Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts; Rashad Hussain, US Ambassador at Large for International Re…
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Colette Hemingway honors 2023 PEN/Hemingway Award for Debut Novel finalists and winner Oscar Hokeah, author of “Calling for a Blanket Dance,” at this celebration. Award-winning author Jennifer Haigh delivers the keynote address. The Kennedy Library is the major repository of Ernest Hemingway’s personal papers. This program is co-presented with The …
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