Feminist Utopia
96 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsFeminism addresses much more than just rights for women, it promotes dignity, respect and unity for all living beings, regardless of gender, race, class, culture, sexual orientation, religion or any of the many other classifications our society often uses
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Feminist Utopia E 93: The Moral High Ground
August 08, 2022 20:51 - 32 minutes - 27.6 MBIt is a known fact that anti choice, anti-gun control, and anti-democracy people shout from the rooftops that God and goodness are on their side. This episode we discuss that and how we need to feel comfortable explaining our own view of what the moral high ground is because they don't care about the facts. And they need to know that others see their beliefs as gross. Sources: https://www.flintasbury.org/flies-camels-and-lemonade-claiming-the-moral-high-ground/ https://www.npr.org/2022...
Feminist Utopia E 92: The Alito Leak
June 26, 2022 01:07 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBSources: https://www.politico.com/news/2022/05/02/read-justice-alito-initial-abortion-opinion-overturn-roe-v-wade-pdf-00029504 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Felony_disenfranchisement_in_the_United_States https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2022/05/04/performing-an-abortion-will-become-a-felony-in-these-states-if-roe-v-wade-is-overturned https://www.msnbc.com/rachel-maddow-show/maddowblog/gop-contraception-restrictions-arent-table-rcna27922 https://www.reuters.com/legal/government...
How to Protest
June 26, 2022 00:58 - 31 minutes - 22 MBAs we head into a new time of struggle we're going to be seeing more reasons to band together and let our leaders know what we think, we decided to demystify what it means to go to a protest. This is not everything there is to know but its a good starter position.
Feminist Utopia E: 89 Women We Love Pt. 2
April 12, 2022 15:31 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBPart 2 of our talk about the Women We Love
Feminist Utopia E88: Women We Love Pt. !
March 23, 2022 19:27 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBWelcome to Women's History Month. Benita and Debby talk about the women who they find incredibly inspirational in the first of a two part series. https://www.theamandagorman.com/ https://www.axios.com/political-polarization-twitter-cable-news-ac9699c6-260d-4141-b511-5c7193566ea1.html?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axiosfinishline&stream=top https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Y._Chu https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Susan_B._Anthony#Attempted_alliance_with_...
Feminist Utopia E87: What's Wrong With The Supreme Court
March 07, 2022 07:52 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MBChief Justice Roberts (and other justices) have been going on a charm offensive to deny the blatant politicization of the Supreme Court. We think he's full of BS. We discuss this and ways to depoliticize and restore faith in the Supreme Court (there are ways beyond court packing). And of course we discuss Biden's new Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson. Sources: https://www.newsweek.com/dont-destroy-americans-trust-supreme-court-opinion-1630861 https://www.theguardian.com/comment...
Feminist Utopia E 86: Same crime more time
January 24, 2022 08:20 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBYes Virginia...women often face higher consequences for similar actions. From Elizabeth Holmes to Martha Stewart. Sources: https://apnews.com/article/capitol-siege-rioters-prison-95bdc863812cab48be3d98ada67bd582?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter_axiosam&stream=top https://www.curbed.com/2022/01/nyc-city-council-women.html?fbclid=IwAR09KZGKDDkCd7VHmSh7XzcAQQQw0FV2gdgokRlWTr7kK0DVglNHkk2vCEE https://www.npr.org/2021/09/24/1040353540/the-elizabeth-holmes-trial...
Feminist Utopia E 85 - Activism through music with Little Spiral
November 29, 2021 12:52 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBMaking art in spite of *waves hand* all this is revolutionary. This week we talk to Little Spiral and learn how her music is activism that inspires and entertains. Free Little Spiral Music - http://www.go.littlespiral.com/ Little Spiral Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/littlespiralmusic
Feminist Utopia E84: The Elections weren't THAT bad
November 23, 2021 03:36 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBLots of handwringing. Not enough happy. Yes there were some losses but many of the lost races were easily visible. 1) Running Clinton-era moderates isn't a winning strategy 2) Other races saw some great wins Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/11/03/michelle-wu-boston-mayoral-first/?utm_campaign=wp_lily_lines&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_lily&carta-url=https%3A%2F%2Fs2.washingtonpost.com%2Fcar-ln-tr%2F352f325%2F6183c2249d2fda9d41350977%2F5b9158dfad...
Feminist Utopia E83: Bye Bye New York Times
November 01, 2021 06:48 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBWe are DONE! People on the right often complain about how lefty main stream media is....we disagree. It seems to us that there is an effort to turn away from the existential crisis that our democracy is facing. Join us in our group therapy session as we break it down. PS They were wrong about Hitler too! Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_controversies_involving_The_New_York_Times#Jayson_Blair https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/10/us/dallas-police-defund.html https://www.ny...
Feminist Utopia E 82: LuLaRich & MLM Misogyny
October 18, 2021 19:56 - 35 minutes - 24.2 MBThe new documentary LuLa Rich on Amazon talks about the rise and fall of LuLaRoe which is a multi-level marketing scheme focused on fashion...more specifically 'buttery soft leggings'. The stunning levels of misogyny were only surpassed by the blatant capitalist worship all wrapped up in leggings and Christian imagery. RESEARCH: https://www.forbes.com/sites/christinecomaford/2021/06/26/what-people-really-think-about-females-in-leadership-infographics/?sh=6eae118d6606 https://resumelab.co...
Feminist Utopia E 81: Jesus Texas
October 02, 2021 18:37 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MBTexas is a great example of all sorts of things right now. Few of them are good things. From the freezing failure of the power grid to the slate of crazy laws that were created, Texas is quickly becoming a 'what not to do' RESEARCH: https://www.houstonpress.com/arts/4-problems-with-texas-that-are-hard-to-make-excuses-for-8362241 https://www.cnn.com/2021/03/03/opinions/texas-power-outage-partisanship-begala/index.html https://www.texastribune.org/2021/09/13/coronavirus-texas-el-paso/ ...
Feminist Utopia Episode 80: Being a "Good Enough Activist"
October 02, 2021 18:05 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBIt's always stressful to feel like you're not doing enough. And if you're someone who believes in social justice (and if you're listening to this podcast I bet you do) it can feel overwhelming just trying to do the right thing. So this week I want to discuss the "good enough" activist. RESEARCH: https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2021/08/john-pierce-missing-lawyer/ https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/voting-laws-roundup-july-2021 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Women...
Feminist Utopia E 79: Women and Afghanistan
August 25, 2021 00:06 - 29 minutes - 26.9 MBKeep in mind this episode was recorded right after the Taliban entered Kabul. It is not an episode designed to make you feel warm and fuzzy about American interventions or about how women are treated in the United States or Afghanistan. We are aware its easier to be a woman in the Untied States but the idea that the United States was going to fix all the things is absurd. Because...at the end of the day...there's no such thing as Imperialist Feminism RESEARCH: https://www.theguardian.com/g...
Feminist Utopia E 78: Covid and Schools
August 24, 2021 23:19 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBWhy are teachers so maligned when it comes to the pandemic? We talk about that and how anti-mask sentiment combined with the 'women should sacrifice' has led to a lot of bad decisions in getting kids back in schools. This episode heavily references another episode we did early onhttp://feministutopia.net/2019/08/16/why-do-we-hate-teachers/ RESEARCH:https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2016/08/16/think-teachers-arent-paid-enough-its-worse-than-you-think/ https://time.com/lon...
Feminist Utopia E 77: The Olympics & Ice Cream Pt 2
August 08, 2021 20:08 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBResearch: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2021/07/27/olympic-gymnastics-live-updates-womens-final/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/olympics/2021/06/19/olympics-mental-health-simone-manuel/https://www.cnbc.com/2021/07/27/hobby-lobbys-gilgamesh-tablet-has-been-forfeited-to-the-us-.htmlhttps://jstreet.org/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-ben-jerrys-israel-debatehttps://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/briannasacks/olympics-fencers-safesport-abusehttps://www.bbc.com/news/world-...
feminist utopia E 76: The Olympics Are a Problem Pt. 1
August 01, 2021 21:18 - 38 minutes - 35.2 MBDo you have fond memories of watching the Olympics? We do as well. The research for this episode started when trying to find uplifting stories about women and then all these things about how sexist/racist/awful the Olympics are. This is part 1 where we discuss how corrupt and awful for athletes the Olympics have become. RESEARCH https://www.npr.org/2021/07/23/1019567905/an-energy-company-behind-a-major-bribery-scandal-in-ohio-will-pay-a-230-million- https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/17/sp...
Feminist Utopia E 75: The Fun Episode
July 25, 2021 16:28 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBThis week we're taking a break from the usual topics and instead focusing on what we're doing when we need a break from <insert vague hand wave here> all of THIS RESEARCH:https://www.washingtonpost.com/education/2021/07/13/cornel-west-harvard-tenure-resignation/ https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37903770-norse-mythology https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ragnarok_(TV_series) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loki_(TV_series) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lupin_(French_TV_series)https://www.was...
Feminist Utopia E 74: The Legal System Is Bad For Women
July 10, 2021 18:18 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MBTwo things happened on the same day which illustrates so very well the systemic issues the United States legal system has when it comes to women. 1) Bill Cosby was released from prison because he incriminated himself during depositions for a civil suit where he was promised immunity. Why did it take him admitting what happened to even get a conviction? Why wasn't the testimony of the victim along with corroborating evidence enough? 2) Britney Spears remains under the controlling thumb of a c...
Feminist Utopia E 73: Jim Crow, Voting Rights...Let's Reframe The Discussion
June 29, 2021 19:39 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBVoter ID is the new poll tax. The idea was to discuss the parallels between Jim Crow voting rules and current proposed legislation. But while doing the research it became clear that the facts are almost incidental. White Americans often FEEL that there isn't racism so the facts won't matter. It's pretty clear Joe Manchin FEELS that these rules don't keep Americans from voting. We need to work on feelings...and we're not going to change the people who aren't anywhere near the middle. So let'...
Feminist Utopia E: 72 - The (Evil) Filibuster
June 21, 2021 03:29 - 36 minutes - 33 MBWhy is the filibuster evil? (is it evil?) The way a simple procedure has been used to squash rights and enshrine minority rule in the United States is disgusting. Benita and Debby talk about how the filibuster came to be and how its been used to make sure that white supremacy and misogyny remain All-American. It needs to be modified or done away with to save our democracy. RESEARCH:https://www.brookings.edu/policy2020/votervital/what-is-the-senate-filibuster-and-what-would-it-take-to-eli...
Feminist Utopia E 71: QAnon Adjacents & Why They Need To Go
June 14, 2021 00:05 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBSo now that we know QAnon is Star-Spangled All-American....what do we do? We discuss the people on the fringes of the fringe who believe parts of the conspiracy...or at least promote it. TLD,tL: We need to stop giving them platforms to spread the lies. RESEARCH:https://newrepublic.com/article/162315/media-still-doesnt-know-cover-big-liehttps://religionunplugged.com/news/2021/5/25/after-pushback-harpercollins-will-not-produce-god-bless-the-usa-biblenbsp?emci=9f267e9a-f2be-eb11-a7ad-501ac...
Episode 70: QAnon + Wellness Culture = Nuttery
June 05, 2021 06:28 - 43 minutes - 40 MBQAnon is as American as apple pie. We've had moral panics/political conspiracy wackiness going back to our founding. Now the unholy marriage between QAnon and Wellness culture has led to a lethal combination of ignorance and fear that is harming all of us. This week we discuss the similarities between our current situation and other conspiracy theories in US history....next episode we'll cover how we need to start handling it. Long live the Bavarian Illuminati! RESEARCH:https://www.n...
Feminist Utopia 69: Living/Working in a protest zone
May 25, 2021 19:23 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MBThis week we talk with Allison about her experience living and working in an area that has been enduring not only violence but also misconceptions of what its actually happening. Too often people think that these protests and riots are simply in 'other places' and do not recognize that what is happening there is a growing shift that is going to affect all of us. RESEARCH: https://www.npr.org/2021/05/09/995271758/megan-rohrer-elected-as-1st-openly-transgender-bishop-in-u-s-lutheran-church ...
Feminist Utopia E 68: Proud Woke Atheists
May 12, 2021 19:28 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MBWe don't talk much about being atheists on our podcast...but we are. This week we discuss Movement Atheism and our support for the AHA removing Dawkin's "Humanist of the Year" award. RESEARCH:https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2021/04/23/these-atheists-are-rightly-criticizing-richard-dawkins-anti-trans-tweet/ https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/warren-introduces-bill-revoke-medals-honor-awarded-wounded/story?id=67347186 https://www.pewforum.org/2019/10/17/in-u-s-decline-of-christianity-cont...
Feminist Utopia E 67: Part 2 AAPI in a post-Trump world
April 29, 2021 22:31 - 43 minutes - 59.6 MBReferences: https://www.yesmagazine.org/opinion/2021/04/01/anti-asian-violence-atlanta-spa-shootings?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=YESDaily_20210402&utm_content=YESDaily_20210402+CID_98f3b1deef4cc7e7b717a98fc9a14daf&utm_source=CM&utm_term=Read%20the%20full%20story https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2008/08/adoption200808 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/connecting-chinese-adoptees-birth-families-couple-makes-discovery-about-china-n1172301
Feminist Utopia E 66: Part 1 of Ellie and Delaney Interview
April 22, 2021 03:14 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MBOf course we have tots and pears for the usual jerks..and a huge good vibes for Lil Nas X on embracing his queer identity. This episode we have part one of our discussion regarding the marginalization they face as members of the AAPI community. It's a great talk and you should listen PS This was recorded before the ending of the Derek Chauvin trial.
Feminist Utopia E 65: Domestic Terrorists Are Still At It
April 01, 2021 19:18 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBRESEARCH:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/17/us/politics/domestic-terrorism.html https://www.npr.org/2021/03/21/979809501/mass-shooters-often-have-a-history-of-violence-against-women https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/2019/08/12/why-law-enforcement-has-blind-spot-white-male-violence/ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/mar/14/republican-senator-ron-johnson-capitol-riot-blm-antifa-activists https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/20/us/evangelical-sex-addiction-atlanta-suspect.html http...
Feminist Utopia E 64: Every Shot a Victory
March 22, 2021 22:08 - 34 minutes - 48 MBWhy yes..we got our Covid vaccination! Benita and Debby discuss some of the data around herd immunity and why have 50 different approaches leads to a hot mess especially for marginalized communities. Action Item: Get vaccinated and/or help others get their shots. RESEARCH:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/03/11/us/coronavirus-seattle-success.html https://disabilities.temple.edu/news/202010/disability-increases-covid-mortality-risk-202010.html https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC726...
Feminist Utopia E 63 - We're Frustrated. What about YOU?
March 14, 2021 21:57 - 42 minutes - 58.4 MBNow that the euphoria (and relief) of January 20th has worn off, we found ourselves in a bit of a downward spiral with all the Senate shenanigans and Andrew Cuomo's #MeToo moment. We talk a bit about being disappointed and then what to get excited about. As we've always said..this is not a marathon not a sprint. This episode we discuss the next leg of the marathon which is HR1 - "For the People" Act. RESEARCH: https://www.npr.org/2021/03/08/974784644/george-floyd-trial-judge-postpone...
Feminist Utopia E 62: When will femme politicians get a break?
March 05, 2021 22:14 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBWelcome to 'women have it harder in politics' Part Deux. Nominees from Neera Tanden to former Gov. Jennifer Granholm have their qualifications questioned and their histories judged in ways that just don't match up with their male colleagues. UPDATE: Ms. Tanden has withdrawn her nomination to head the OMB. We wish her the best Research https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/25/business/mr-potato-head-gender-neutral.html?fbclid=IwAR2rZ-pYZO7mBftq7x5ZhBwC7-J2Zp2taFcp8h4_lru27C9-Yu5l4AcFfUY https:/...
Feminist Utopia E 61: In Praise of "Girl" things
February 28, 2021 19:03 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBBenita and Debby have never been shy about discussing their interests that are perceived as 'feminine'. From crochet to cooking, these are interests that have viewed as less than but yet are experiencing a resurgence during the pandemic. And we announce our first dish that we're both cooking: (scalloped potatoes & ham). RESEARCH: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/feb/12/tokyo-olympics-chief-resigns-over-sexist-comments https://www.nytimes.com/2018/12/29/opinion/sunday/feminist-embro...
Feminist Utopia E 60: Impeachment Part #2
February 18, 2021 06:49 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBSo that happened. We did the impeachment thing again...only this time it came with a deeply disturbing 15 minute opening video. The ongoing trauma of the Trump administration doesn't seem to end. But there is hope on the horizon! RESEARCH:https://twitter.com/MuellerSheWrote/status/1357433719405961218?s=20 https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/springsteen-sells-out-jeep-ad-superbowl/2021/02/07/b9bd1fa0-6986-11eb-9ead-673168d5b874_story.html https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebri...
Feminist Utopia E 39: The Pandemic Baby Bust
February 09, 2021 18:59 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBLots of people predicted a baby boom at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic...they were wrong. Current projections are showing over 400K fewer births and that will have consequences...some good and some bad. This week we discuss why its happening and what people are doing about it this week. Research https://www.thelily.com/the-pandemic-is-halting-some-womens-childbearing-plans/?utm_campaign=wp_lily_lines&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_lily https://www.washingt...
Feminist Utopia E 59: The Pandemic Baby Bust
February 09, 2021 18:59 - 28 minutes - 39.6 MBLots of people predicted a baby boom at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic...they were wrong. Current projections are showing over 400K fewer births and that will have consequences...some good and some bad. This week we discuss why its happening and what people are doing about it this week. Research https://www.thelily.com/the-pandemic-is-halting-some-womens-childbearing-plans/?utm_campaign=wp_lily_lines&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_lily https://www.washingt...
Feminist Utopia E. 58: Welcome to the Biden Administration
January 30, 2021 22:35 - 34 minutes - 47 MBWelcome to the Biden Administration folx! Hopefully it will be better than the Adams Administration (that's a Hamilton shout-out in case you don't recognize it.Tots & Pears to: Josh Hawley, Kevin McCarthy, and Alex JonesShoutouts to Sarah Thomas and Amanda Gormanhttps://www.axios.com/kevin-mccarthy-criticism-trump-impeachment-295d5309-8f5a-40ce-a97b-5aee436db191.htmlhttps://www.themarysue.com/josh-hawley-orwellian/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/20/amanda-gorman-poem-biden-inaug...
Feminist Utopia E 57: Hello 2021
January 19, 2021 23:46 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MBResources:https://mobile.twitter.com/MelissaBlasius/status/1348740338827939841 https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/jan/12/how-me-me-me-melania-trump-turned-herself-into-the-real-victim-of-attack-on-the-capitol https://whdh.com/news/heroic-capitol-police-officer-lured-mob-of-rioters-away-from-senate-chamber/Loss of Jobs for Women - https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/08/economy/women-job-losses-pandemic/index.html
Feminist Utopia E 56: We won Georgia???
November 12, 2020 03:54 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MBIt's...(sort of) over. Enjoy a bit of gloating about win and discuss some of what was lost (like our faith in 71M Americans) with this election. And we tell you how important it is to get involved with the race in Georgia!Resources: https://resistancelabs.com/volunteer https://blackvotersmatterfund.org/ https://fairfight.com/ https://medium.com/bigger-picture/a-radical-proposal-for-dealing-with-trump-supporters-after-biden-wins-21257fe1f32a https://www.ted.com/talks/van_jones_what_if_a_u...
Feminist Utopia E 55: Yes We Voted
November 02, 2020 21:47 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBDay before the election....Keep calm and Vote! We've been busy with the election and wanted to share some stories (and hope) with you before the big day. https://www.mobilize.us/dailykos_3/?link_id=1&can_id=755d462867d988a750e5c7bcaf7ed24b&source=email-take-action-what-we-are-planning-in-the-event-that-trump-refuses-to-leave-office-in-the-event-that-he-loses-to-biden-2&email_referrer=email_969547&email_subject=take-action-what-we-are-planning-in-the-event-that-trump-refuses-to-leave-office...
Feminist Utopia E 53: RBG May Her Memory Be A Revolution
October 02, 2020 18:24 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBThis week we discuss how much we miss RBG and also 'what's next'? It's not all hopeless and just like RBG we have ways we can lean in and do our part. Resources:https://www.marketwatch.com/story/ruth-bader-ginsburg-reveals-why-she-didnt-retire-during-obamas-term-2019-09-19 How FDR stuffed the Supreme Court for the New Deal https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/21/magazine/ginsburg-successor-obama.html https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/09/ruth-bader-ginsburg-retirement-question.html http...
Feminist Utopia E 52: Coerced Sterilization is Part of American History
September 21, 2020 22:36 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBAnother cheery week in 2020! This week we discuss the history that has led to the recent allegations of coerced/forced hysterectomies for women in ICE custody. Resources:The Complaint https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2020/sep/14/ice-detainees-hysterectomies-medical-neglect-irwin-georgia https://theintercept.com/2020/09/14/ice-detention-center-nurse-whistleblower/ Quick History of Forced/Coerced Sterilizationshttps://www.thecut.com/article/ices-forced-sterilizations-are-nothing-new-i...
Feminist Utopia E 51: Are you overwhelmed? We sure are!
September 07, 2020 21:15 - 34 minutes - 48.1 MBAre you overwhelmed? We sure are! From talking to Fox News family members to what CAN we do after listening to the shitshow the RNC was....we talk about it all.https://votefwd.org/Opinion | Trump’s unhinged Twitter meltdown shows Michelle Obama drew blood Fact Check of Pence’s Speech https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/mind-in-the-machine/201712/analysis-trump-supporters-has-identified-5-key-traits?page=1
Episode 50: It's Kamala Harris!
August 21, 2020 22:53 - 37 minutes - 50.9 MBThis week we discuss the historic selection of Kamala Harris as Biden's VP selection. This was recorded BEFORE her speech at the DNC virtual convention. There are so many things that we've learned and still are learning regarding Harris. In spite of her own presidential run we're finding that there's still more to discuss and relearn including things from Harris's history as AG of California to the Black Democratic women who wanted her as VP. https://www.commondreams.org/views/2020/08/12/me...
Feminist Utopia E 49: What You're Not Hearing About the Protests
August 11, 2020 17:59 - 32 minutes - 44.9 MBMedia, and not just Fox News, has been sending out a view of what's going on in cities like Portland that doesn't always fit the view on the ground. There are many people out there unconditionally supporting police forces and the use of federal cops regardless of laws or even the science of what good policing looks like. UPDATE: Seattle has voted to partially defund their police force effective during the 2020 budget. In response the Chief of SPD resigned this morning. The contempt filing ag...
Feminist Utopia Episode 48: Voting by Mail and Who Will Be Our VP Candidate
August 01, 2020 18:27 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBRESEARCH: https://www.nytimes.com/article/biden-vice-president-2020.html?action=click&pgtype=Article&state=default&module=styln-elections-2020&variant=show®ion=BELOW_MAIN_CONTENT&context=storylines_guide https://www.npr.org/2020/07/21/893115504/swing-county-u-s-a-prepares-for-unprecedented-influx-of-ballots-by-mail https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/why-karen-bass-is-the-right-pick-for-joe-bidens-vp/2020/07/07/66e9910e-c086-11ea-9fdd-b7ac6b051dc8_story.html?utm_campaign=wp_post_mo...
Feminist Utopia E 47: Covidiots -Where they come from and how they got there
July 19, 2020 02:06 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBCovidiots? Anti-Maskers? Plague Rats? We all know a few don't we? This week we talk about some we've encountered and why they think the way they do. Also Academic article : The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2020/02/why-do-people-believe-in-conspiracy-theories.html https://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-why-incompetent-people-often-seem-so-confident https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2019/1/31/18200497/dunning-kruger-effect-explained-trump https://...
Feminist Utopia Episode 46: The Good News Episode
July 08, 2020 23:28 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBDo you need some good news? We ALL need some good news right now and here's a list of positive things that have happened recently. Our call to action for you? Go find some joy :) RESEARCH: LGBT SCOTUS Ruling https://friendlyatheist.patheos.com/2020/06/15/atheists-hail-courts-lgbtq-worker-ruling-but-warn-of-looming-religious-battle/?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Imagine+No+Religion&utm_content=44 https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/06/22/881629132/lgb...
Feminist Utopia E 45: Defund the Police!
June 20, 2020 21:48 - 39 minutes - 53.9 MBLots of talk about police right now. One of the frequently heard statements is "Defund the Police" This week we talk about the whys and what it could look like moving forward. https://medium.com/@OfcrACab/confessions-of-a-former-bastard-cop-bb14d17bc759 https://medium.com/fearless-she-wrote/why-j-k-rowling-is-the-perfect-example-of-white-female-victimhood-f20f6328ece3 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-06-04/how-camden-new-jersey-reformed-its-police-department https://www.washin...
Feminist Utopia E 44: Say His Name: George Floyd
June 02, 2020 23:39 - 31 minutes - 43 MBRioting is the language of the unheard according to MLK and we agree with that. Benita and Debby discuss why the rioting is happening, why its All-American, and why white people need to worry more about systemic racism instead of people not protesting in ways to appease the white gaze. As mentioned in the episode there are many different things you can do to unpack your racism. There are links below with dozens of ideas of what you can do. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/202...
Feminist Utopia E 44: Say His Name: George Floyd
June 02, 2020 23:39 - 31 minutes - 43 MBRioting is the language of the unheard according to MLK and we agree with that. Benita and Debby discuss why the rioting is happening, why its All-American, and why white people need to worry more about systemic racism instead of people not protesting in ways to appease the white gaze. As mentioned in the episode there are many different things you can do to unpack your racism. There are links below with dozens of ideas of what you can do. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/202...