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 43: The Case for a Biden Apology
May 24, 2020 23:12 - 35.2 MBMany women and other marginalzied groups have issues with Joe Biden. From "poor families just need record players" to sniffing the hair of women without there consent in front of cameras, Biden has a long track record of saying and doing things that are just rude and offensive. However, our bar is now "At least he didn't say 'grab 'em by the pussy'. What can Biden do to fix this or at least begin to move past it? We discuss what has already been said and done with sexual harassment, claims...
Episode 42: What's Old Is New Again (1918 Pandemic & Now)
May 09, 2020 18:31 - 46.5 MBAt one point Cheeto-lini stated "We've never seen anything like this before" so this week we talk about the 1918 Pandemic and some of the parallels. There's even a game! We read quotes from 1918 protesters and 2020 protestors and you can guess which pandemic where it originated. Science Matters: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/05/04/seattles-leaders-let-scientists-take-the-lead-new-yorks-did-not Pandemics depress the economy not NPI https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/Papers.cfm?abstrac...
Feminist Utopia Episode 41: Covid-19 and Racism
April 29, 2020 05:01 - 37.8 MBYou might not have noticed it but Covid-19 is giving Americans new and exciting ways to express their racism. Add that to the existing systemic racism and we're seeing a perfect and terrible storm that is harming people of color. RESEARCH: http://www.milwaukeeindependent.com/special/covid-19/not-together-reckless-protest-flaunts-brookfields-white-privilege-pandemic/ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/18/us/coronavirus-women-essential-workers.html?searchResultPosition=1 https://www.washi...
Feminist Utopia Episode 39: Blue No Matter Who?
April 20, 2020 03:09 - 42.5 MBBenita and Debby discuss the good news from Wisconsin's election, how awesome Vote-By-Mail is, and reconciling huge ambivilance re: Joe Biden with the existential threat that another 4 years of Trump brings. Resources In Defense of Tara Readehttps://www.currentaffairs.org/2020/04/evaluating-tara-reades-claims Why media wasn’t covering it https://www.salon.com/2020/03/31/a-woman-accuses-joe-biden-of-sexual-assault-and-all-hell-breaks-loose-online-heres-what-we-know/ Bernie Endorses Bi...
Feminist Utopia E 39: Media in the time of Covid
April 10, 2020 18:24 - 37.3 MBhttps://www.bitchmedia.org/article/animal-crossing-and-the-best-video-games-for-people-with-anxiety https://www.thelily.com/11-movies-for-cooped-up-kids-that-pass-the-bechdel-test/?utm_campaign=wp_lily_lines&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&wpisrc=nl_lily https://mashable.com/article/self-made-c-j-walker-netflix-review/ https://www.reddit.com/r/FreeEBOOKS/ SuperCook and AllRecipes both have apps that allow you to find recipes using ingredients you already have Books: Auth...
Feminist Utopia Episode 38: We're Not Dead
April 03, 2020 20:30 - 40 MBSo how are YOU surviving lockdown? Working from home? Got to educate the kids too? Have you started yoga or picked up a new language? (for the record we haven't). Be kind to yourself is our theme this week. It's OK to be sad and its OK not to be OK. https://grief.com/the-five-stages-of-grief/ - The Stages of Grief http://terribleminds.com/ramble/2020/03/19/its-okay-that-youre-not-okay/?fbclid=IwAR02n115xcEMcfpm5sl96JPECoPgafy7KV5hv5kK9_T9gG9XQYflOW84DQ8 - It’s Ok to be not OK https://...
Feminist Utopia Episode 37 Fat Shaming
March 27, 2020 21:34 - 37.1 MBFeminist Utopia Episode 37 Fat Shaming
Feminist Utopia Episode 36: Bloomberg's Debut & The Best Dem Debate EVER!
February 25, 2020 05:57 - 43.6 MBIs anyone else tired of the debates? We were too until the Bloomberg Pinata showed up and gave Elizabeth Warren the opportunity to eviscerate him. And to lighten things up a bit we also discuss our mutual guilty pleasure....Cheer on Netflix. Oh...and billionaires shouldn't exist. Just wanted to put that out there. RESEARCH: BLOOMBERG $$ https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/02/15/grotesque-corruption-emilys-list-center-american-progress-sold-out-michael-bloomberg?cd-origin=rss&utm_te...
Feminist Utopia Episode 35 Does New Hampshire even matter? Or does Galentine's Day matter more?
February 14, 2020 09:00 - 40.5 MBAre you tired of the Democratic Presidential Primary Debates? We here at FU agree with Tom Steyer that everyone on the stage values much of the same stuff ("Healthcare is a right? YES!"). This episode we discuss the primary in New Hampshire, one of the whitest places in the US, the most recent debate AND how Galentine's Day can save us all. Resources: VALENTINES/GALENTINES DAY https://medium.com/honestly-yours/you-dont-need-a-lover-for-valentine-s-day-7d5af7682f8e https://www.goodhous...
Feminist Utopia Episode 34: All the Things: Iowa, Super Bowl, State of the Union
February 07, 2020 07:03 - 42.6 MBWell...its been a week. And here at Feminist Utopia we've been loving all the great things women are doing this week. JLo rocking the Super Bowl and not caring about Karen's Pearl Clutching? Yeah..we're here for that. Nancy Pelosi ripping up the State of the Union speech? LOVE IT! and even the Iowa Caucus which should be renamed "ShitShow 2020" was good news as the coverage was less about the electability of a woman and more about the electability of progressive politics. HALF TIME SHOW: h...
Feminist Utopia Episode 33: January 2020 Debate
January 18, 2020 18:56 - 40.7 MBThis week we talk about the January 2020 Democratic Debate! And of course we cover Sanders v. Warren and discuss that burning question: Why the hell was Tom Steyer on that stage?!? Want to know what Feminist Utopia thinks about it? You have to listen to the podcast :) Find us on Facebook, Twitter, and our website www.feministutopia.net RESEARCH: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/01/14/us/politics/january-democratic-debate.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage ...
Feminist Utopia Episode 32: New Year, New You? Just Say No
January 10, 2020 19:21 - 35.7 MBBenita and Debby talk about New Year resolutions, the 2020 election and all the new things coming up for Feminist Utopia. From Iran to drinking water as a life goal to going on a cruise there's lots going on in this episode. Resources New Year Resolution List https://parade.com/969195/megangrant/new-years-resolutions-ideas/ Why Resolutions Fail https://www.lifehack.org/articles/lifestyle/10-reasons-why-new-years-resolutions-fail.html The Myth of Willpower https://www.vox.com/science-an...
Feminist Utopia Episode 31: The December "Who Cares?" Debate
December 21, 2019 21:53 - 36 MBDid you watch the most recent Democratic Presidential Primary debate? We did (so you don't have to). This week we discuss the worst final question (so far) which put the female candidates on the spot. We also cover the sparring "Shake the Money Tree in the Wine Cave" We should hold a fundraiser in a wine cave but all I have is a moist basement and some $2 Chuck from Trader Joes! Resources https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/12/9037238/december-democratic-debate-2019-when-who-candidates ...
Feminist Utopia Episode 30: Hallmark Movies
December 15, 2019 19:10 - 35.2 MBDISCLAIMER: We recorded this episode before Hallmark Network told Zola that they would not run advertising with same-sex couples. In response we support Zola's decision to pull ALL advertising from Hallmark. And we're pulling our own endorsement of the movies. We've been presented with clear evidence that Hallmark is not making meaningful changes to their problems with diversity. There are plenty of other holiday movies and networks that aren't rooted in bigotry. There's Netflix and Hulu. Tr...
Feminist Utopia Episode 30: Hallmark Movies
December 15, 2019 19:10 - 35.2 MBDISCLAIMER: We recorded this episode before Hallmark Network told Zola that they would not run advertising with same-sex couples. In response we support Zola's decision to pull ALL advertising from Hallmark. And we're pulling our own endorsement of the movies. We've been presented with clear evidence that Hallmark is not making meaningful changes to their problems with diversity. There are plenty of other holiday movies and networks that aren't rooted in bigotry. There's Netflix and Hulu. Tr...
Feminist Utopia Episode 29: November 2019 Dem Debate
November 22, 2019 23:40 - 5 MBGuess what happened (again) this week and how many people (again) were on stage? If you guessed another Democratic Presidential Primary debate and that there were 10 people on stage you deserve a gold star! We discuss Wednesday's debate and the eternal electability question. Hint: We're over it. Who won and who lost? You'll have to listen to the episode to find out. RESEARCH: https://apnews.com/0bd20e8132c94981b5fec650bd5b71d9 https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/2020-d...
Feminist Utopia: Episode 29 The Holiday Challenge!
November 16, 2019 21:57 - 41.5 MBThis week we talk about the holidays and its impact on women who are supposed to do ALL the things. In response Feminist Utopia created the 5 Day Holiday Challenge to help people everywhere reclaim their holiday joy, time, and money. 5 Days, 5 Emails, 5 Workbooks with concrete ways to make your holiday season better. Sign up here http://feministutopia.net/feminist-utopia-holiday-challenge-2019 Resources: https://www.sunriseseniorliving.com/blog/december-2015/why-women-should-lower-the...
Feminist Utopia: Episode 28 The Holiday Challenge!
November 16, 2019 21:57 - 41.5 MBThis week we talk about the holidays and its impact on women who are supposed to do ALL the things. In response Feminist Utopia created the 5 Day Holiday Challenge to help people everywhere reclaim their holiday joy, time, and money. 5 Days, 5 Emails, 5 Workbooks with concrete ways to make your holiday season great. Sign-ups available till December 2nd! Sign up here http://feministutopia.net/feminist-utopia-holiday-challenge-2019 Resources: https://www.sunriseseniorliving.com/blog/dec...
Feminist Utopia Episode 27: Do the (anti-racist) work!
November 09, 2019 19:40 - 41.4 MBThe last in our series (of 3 episodes) about unlearning racism. Instead of just a single call to action, this week is a whole long series of things that you can do by yourself and with others to unpack your privilege and unlearn racism. Resources: http://semiproper.com/how-to-become-an-ally-to-the-black-community/ https://www.whiteaccomplices.org/ http://www.indigenousaction.org/accomplices-not-allies-abolishing-the-ally-industrial-complex/comment-page-1/ https://www.tolerance.org/ma...
Feminist Utopia Episode 26: White Feminism & You (and Us)
November 03, 2019 15:27 - 37.9 MBWhite Feminism is a thing. This week we talk about the signs and why its such a problem. The pillars of White Feminism (Tone Policing, Centering, "Being Color Blind") are destructive and not a part of intersectional feminism. Resources https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_feminism https://www.poetryoutloud.org/poem/who-said-it-was-simple/ https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/politics/a22717725/what-is-toxic-white-feminism/
Feminist Utopia Episoe 25: White Girl Nice
October 28, 2019 06:00 - 35.2 MBThis week we talk about how we white girls mess up when we prioritize being 'nice' over justice especially when talking to people from marginalized communities. A few weeks ago eponymous Ellen spent a few hours sitting next to former president George W. Bush and got some backlash for hanging out with a war criminal. In response, Ellen defended herself by saying it was more important to be nice. We disagree. This is the first in our 3 part series about unpacking whiteness, white fragility, w...
Feminist Utopia Episode 24: Yet Another Debate Oct 2019
October 18, 2019 22:50 - 42.3 MBWhy yes 12 mostly-democratic presidential candidates got on a stage in Ohio this week. Join Benita and Debby discussing the things that brought joy (Elizabeth Warren thanking Obama for his help in getting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau going) and the things that made them cranky (That "Ellen"question). Lots of things make Debby cranky so she had lots to say. Resources Reproductive Justice - Sistersong.net
Feminist Utopia Episode 23: Amazing Women
October 13, 2019 05:37 - 43.8 MBThis week Benita and Debby talk about the young women and girls in moving the discussion of climate change forward. Autumn Peltier, Greta Thunberg, and Artemisa Xakriaba are all relentlessly pursuing climate justice and showing us how it's done. Call to Action Make small changes yourself (eat less meat, bring your own bags for shopping) Discuss and support these young women Resources https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/463216-greta-thunberg-tweets-comedy-sketch-advertisin...
Feminist Utopia Episode 22: Men Behaving Badly
October 04, 2019 16:28 - 36 MBThis week we discuss some old news that has become new again (Brett Kavanaugh stuck his penis in the face of a female peer? Shocked I tell you...just shocked!) and how it relates to other prominent men in the atheist movement who also have been behaving badly. Call to Action: Learn and teach about consent! Tea and Consent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQbei5JGiT8 Planned Parenthood: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/teens/sex/all-about-consent Resources: https://www.nytimes.com/...
Feminist Utopia Episode 21: It's Impeachment Time!
September 27, 2019 19:45 - 30.8 MBWell its been a week hasn't it? Impeachment has finally arrived and its going to be quite the ride. From a feminist perspective: why are we impeaching foreign interference with Biden and we didn't impeach for the interference with HRC? That and other things get discussed in our "Officially Old Enough To Drink" Episode (We now have 21 episodes under our belt)
Feminist Utopia Episode 20 - Women and the Opioid Crisis
September 21, 2019 05:03 - 19.9 MBBenita and Debby discuss the current opioid crisis and its extreme impact on women. From getting the prescription to getting treatment this has had a disproportionate affect on women. This episode was recorded before Purdue Pharmaceuticals declared bankruptcy which was a discussed as a negative outcome. Call to Action https://sophiaway.org https://www.smartrecovery.org - secular and effective substance abuse treatment Research https://nwhn.org/women-and-the-opioids-epidemic-the-need-...
Feminist Utopia Episode 19: Democratic Presidential Primary Debate Round 3
September 14, 2019 04:07 - 40.7 MBDid you watch the most recent Democratic Presidential Debate? We did :) This was recorded right after the end of the debate so its without the usual data we bring to these episodes but its full of excitement :) As usual for our debate episodes our call to action is pick a candidate. Get involved and become part of the process. If you have comments feel free to email us at [email protected] or find us on Facebook. We’d love to hear from you!
Feminist Utopia Episode 18: Are you not entertained?
September 01, 2019 04:00 - 19.6 MBIt's been a rough few weeks and Feminist Utopia wanted to cover something lighter than our normal fare. So this week Benita and Debby are going to discuss movies, books, and other things they do for self care. Movies Booksmart- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1489887/ Knock Down the House- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9358052/ Late Night- https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6107548/ Author Robyn Carr -https://www.miamiherald.com/entertainment/books/article71807517.html
Feminist Utopia Episode 17: Dress Codes are Based in Misogyny
August 23, 2019 08:00 - 21.1 MBCall to Action: - Find out what dress codes are in your local school district -Support www.youthrights.org Resources: RESEARCH: https://www.houstonchronicle.com/local/gray-matters/article/Enough-with-that-parent-dress-code-It-s-not-13798777.php?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=socialflow&fbclid=IwAR081xQDzRcVGwLCqSbV8JWx6zUC1UJ3W9qCcY51OBwprlFiDKrXwqlsAwk https://www.indystar.com/story/news/education/2017/11/27/how-some-say-washington-township-schools-dress-c...
Feminist Utopia - Why Do We Hate Teachers?
August 16, 2019 09:00 - 21.8 MBThis week we kick off our "Back to School" series. In this episode discusses the concept of the 'pink collar job' and specifically how it relates to how we treat teachers. CALL TO ACTION: Help out a teacher via donorschoose.org Pay attention to how teachers are treated in your school district and support protecting their pay and pensions. RESEARCH: https://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-pink-collar-job.htm https://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/07/sunday-review/why-dont-more-men-go-into-tea...
Feminist Utopia: The Democratic Debates Round 2
August 09, 2019 19:20 - 38.5 MBBenita and Debby discuss their perception of the most recent round of Democratic Presidential Primary debates through a feminist lens. Hear what they thought were the highs and lows also who were the winners and did any minds get changed? Also get to hear about what happened when Feminist Utopia live-tweeted the debate.
Feminist Utopia Episode 14: The Squad & Nancy Pelosi
July 26, 2019 07:00 - 25.3 MBWelcome to episode 14 where we talk about the much-reported on squabble between Nancy Pelosi and The Squad. It started out as a dispute over a vote to fund border operations and became a discussion about age, power, white feminism, and racism.
Feminist Utopia Episode 13 - Jeffrey Epstein: The Garbage Human
July 19, 2019 19:22 - 23.1 MBWelcome to Episode 13! This week we discuss Jeffrey Epstein and how power/money protected him until his most recent arrest. While we all know about Trump's involvement there's been some concern about who might be exposed on the other side of the political fence. Our position? Good ...expose them all. Action Item: https://www.liveyourdream.org/about-us/index.html - LiveYourDream.Org Resources: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/13/nyregion/jeffrey-epstein-new-york-elite.html https://www....
Feminist Utopia 12 - Real Patriotic Women
July 12, 2019 19:43 - 20.9 MBIn the United States we just celebrated the 4th of July and then the Women's World Cup happened. Which, for people from the U.S., reignited the concept once again about what patriotism looks like in response to the U.S. Women's Team. This episode we discuss the differences between patriotism and nationalism, other patriotic women, and how the U.S. Women's Soccer Team is the most patriotic thing we've seen in awhile. Resources https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/07/patriots...
Feminist Utopia Episode 11 - Flags and Their Uses
July 05, 2019 10:00 - 25.6 MBIn this 4th of July episode we talk about flags. Doesn't sound like a feminist subject...until you start unpacking the myth of Betsy Ross and how white southern women revived the battle flag of Gen. Lee to provide a symbol for the KKK revival in the 1890's. Debby wanted to title this episode "Flags and their Bullsh*t" but decided against it. We also discuss positive flags like the Pride flag and contemplate our own Feminist Utopia flag. Resources https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics...
Feminist Utopia Episode 10: Abortion Wrap-up
June 28, 2019 10:00 - 5 MBThis is the final episode in our series about the current state of reproductive rights in the United States. Benita and Debby discuss recent heartbeat bill updates and some interesting conversations that happened on their Facebook page. Mississippi Reproductive Freedom Fund - Our call to action group https://reproductiverights.org/what-if-roe-fell https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/alabama-abortion-ban-rape-victims-rapists-parental-rights-a8951751.html https://www.nytim...
Feminist Utopia Episode 9: Heartbeat Bills in Action
June 21, 2019 10:00 - 5 MBThe destruction to women that "heartbeat" bills cause is already happening. This episode we will discuss what has already happened to women in the name of 'protecting life' and the worse things that will likely happen. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Purvi_Patel https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/18pdf/18-483_3d9g.pdf https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bei_Bei_Shuai https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mom-arrested-after-utah-stillbirth/ https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/08/us/periods-for-pence-ca...
Feminist Utopia Episode 8: Life Begins When?
June 14, 2019 05:00 - 5 MBContinuing the abortion series, Benita and Debby discuss the origins of the current pro-life movement as well as discussing different religious approaches to the idea of when life begins. Interesting Links http://time.com/4758285/clergy-consultation-abortion/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/made-by-history/wp/2018/01/22/how-abortion-became-the-single-most-important-litmus-test-in-american-politics/?noredirect&utm_term=.69eb192f9db1 http://religiondispatches.org/the-not-so-lofty-or...
Feminist Utopia Episode 7 Return to Gilead
June 07, 2019 17:15 - 5 MBJust in time to coincide with The Handmaid's Tale Season 3 release we are starting a 4 part series on the current abortion debate. This episode we're talking about the various "Heartbeat" bills sweeping the nation. Interesting Links Bills Broken Down By State https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/us/abortion-laws-states.html Abortion Rights Enshrined in Nevada Truth about New York New Abortion Law Protecting Abortion Rights in Vermont
Feminist Utopia Episode 6: It's all about the women...presidential candidates~
May 23, 2019 03:54 - 5 MBBenita and Debby discuss the numerous women running for the Democratic presidential nomination. Join them discussing the pro's and cons of each candidate from Kamala Harris to Amy Klobuchar. Don't worry, we mispronounced Kirsten Gillibrand just like you do :)
Feminist Utopia Episode 5 Women Vs. Religion
May 16, 2019 19:13 - 5 MBThis week Feminist Utopia has a first....its first interview!! Humanist activist, Deanna Adams, discusses her essay from the book "Women vs. Religion" and the role that churches have in oppressing black women.
Episode 4 - What About Forgiveness
May 08, 2019 23:25 - 5 MBIn a followup to episode 3, Benita and Debby discuss the role forgiveness has (or should have) in the era of #MeToo.
Feminist Utopia Episode 3 - Art of the Apology
May 01, 2019 17:33 - 5 MB#MeToo has forced a lot of people to deal with behaviors that range from criminal to simply "not-feminist". This week Benita and Debby discuss some of the people who had claims placed against them and how those claims were handled.
Feminist Utopia Episode 2 - Women in Politics Part Two
April 24, 2019 05:00 - 5 MBWelcome to Feminist Utopia. This week Benita and Debby follow up with a part 2 about women in politics. It wasn't until doing the research for this episode that it became clear how difficult and scary it can be as a woman running for office even in 'safe' places like Seattle.
Feminist Utopia Episode 1 - Women in Politics Part 1
April 17, 2019 22:24 - 5 MBThis week is part one of Feminist Utopia's two part series about Women in Politics. This week Benita and Debby discuss the complex issues facing women interested in political office. Topics from why women don't run to what happens when women do get into political office and the organizations that are creating a new wave of female politicians are discussed.
Feminist Utopia Episode 0
April 13, 2019 21:00 - 5 MBIn Feminist Utopia's inaugural podcast we discuss the direction of the podcast and get to know the hosts, Benita Malone and Debby Williams. Feminist Utopia is a podcast that explores what a world would look like if there were no gender roles- where each individual is equally valued and respected in society. Feminism 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, rel...