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MASKulinity

57 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 27 ratings

Brooklyn-based duo Samantha Nzessi and Remoy Philip invite you into their sometimes loud but necessary banter on masculinity. Hear Samantha and Remoy discuss topics like what masculinity means to our society, whether masculinity has actually been good to men, or even how the latest movie, TV and sports trends are helping or hurting the gender, and everyone else by extension. Also listen as a variety of guests—experts in the fields of gender studies, activists, or even everyday guys—stop by the pod to chat about subjects like ‘woke feminism’ or the men's rights movement. Listen week to week as Samantha, Remoy, et. al., invite (cis/trans/hetero/gay) men to take off the MASK that is masculinity, and do so from distinct yet connected perspectives. Let’s get into it

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ENCORE: It *Was* Time to Loosen the Grip on Reproductive Freedom, with Heidi Sieck

June 24, 2022 16:35 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

At the time this episode was first released, Roe vs Wade was a possibility and we invited Heidi Sieck, founder and CEO of VOTEPROCHOICE, which dedicated to putting votes behind pro-choice candidates, to talk about what American faces if this milestone case overturned. That day has arrived, so now it's a matter of staying informed and empowered to keep people safe and cared for as much as possible, knowing that unfortunately, too many people will be unjustly harmed by this widely unsupported ...

RIP Kobe: Complexity of MASKulinity?

February 08, 2020 18:15 - 36 minutes - 67.7 MB

Samantha and Remoy return on the airwaves to talk about Kobe Bryant and his passing. Some people are sad and some people are mad that he's being revered and missed so much, given his rape charge. We talk about the complexity of this news, and go deeper into why people are into their feelings. Samantha and Remoy offer different perspectives on this one, delving into competition and how we've come to understand it as a society, into Mamba mentality is so attractive, and yet how it's emblatic o...

UnMASKing the Workplace

November 22, 2019 13:54 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

All Work, No Play: the Maskuline Way

November 07, 2019 17:51 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MB

*New Module Alert* We are talking about the workplace for a bit! In this intro episode, we're scratching the surface and getting the facts on who's in charge at work. We explore the concept of masculinity contest culture and how it manifests. We ask why we associate leadership with masculinity and manhood and whether it's actually helpful to have mostly men executives heading companies and organizations. We talk to some New Yorkers about leadership in the workplace! Tune in!

Exploring Commonalities in Addiction, a Mini Field Study

November 01, 2019 13:46 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MB

This week, Samantha and Remoy have the pleasure of speaking with three open folks about their relationships to addiction and masculinity. How do expectations of strength and stoicism create isolation, and isolated suffering? What does it look like to care about someone who is dealing with addiction? We explore the different facets of recovery and how our relationships to our own vulnerability can hold us back. Addiction Resource Center: (833) 301-4357; [email protected]

Figure It Out: the Connection between Masculinity and Addiction

October 10, 2019 22:49 - 28 minutes - 25.8 MB

Continuing with our addiction module this week, we connect with Dennis Shinski, one of the subjects from the documentary Digging in the Dirt, from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. We connect with Dennis on the linkages between maskulinity and addiction. Dennis shares his experience dealing with the subculture of oil rig industry of consumption and how tough it is to reach out. Be sure to check out the trailer! https://vimeo.com/354994698 If you or anyone you know is dealing with ad...

Addiction: Men Are Twice as Likely, with Justin Lioi and other New Yorkers

October 03, 2019 15:11 - 20 minutes - 19.1 MB

We're onto the next module: addiction. Men are twice as likely to be addicted to substances as women are. In our introduction episode, we start by getting the hard facts on the connection between MASKulinity and addiction. Justin Lioi unpacks how substance use compensates for menWe follow it up with the people! New York City residents lend their voices to the conversation, defining addiction, making the link with expectations on men and what advice they would give.

Time to Expand in our Relationships: a Mini Field Study!

September 26, 2019 15:36 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

This week on MASKulinity, we ask some (new and native) New Yorkers to explore what they've learned about masculinity in relationships and what it can expand into. What does it look like to let those notions go and what's expected from a partner? Can one be a man's man and be vulnerable? We also get into whether women actually practice what they preach when they say they want vulnerable men! Tune. In.

Relationships: Behind the MASK of Stoicism

September 18, 2019 22:06 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MB

This week on MASKulinity, we are joined by Robert Kandell, business coach, MANtor, author of the book unHIDDEN: a Book for Men and Those Confused by Them. In this episode, we continue to explore how emotional stoicism impacts relationships. Whether it's a sexless relationship, being disconnected, there is an undercurrent of maskulinity hindering authenticity and vulnerability. Robert Kandell walks us through some practical tools for men, contextualizing the shift in gender roles: have men be...

Relationship Maskulinity

August 21, 2019 12:00 - 36 minutes - 66.4 MB

We’re talking about relationships! It’s a new day these days! We’re looking at masculinity in a whole new way. But how has that affected our intimate relationships? MASKulinity is asking all the questions…Does the performance of masculinity drive a wedge in relationships? What’s behind masculine partners being emotionless? Do expectations of traditional manhood allow men to be supported in relationships? We’re going in. Send your questions to [email protected]

How Did We Learn About Sex? A Mini Field Study!

August 02, 2019 09:43 - 56 minutes - 77.6 MB

This week, we continue with our sex module and a few responsible citizens join MASKulinity for our first mini field study, to lend their thoughts and experiences with sex! We discuss how humans learn about sex, and the impact that early messaging can have on our understandings of what sexual partners should provide. What is expected of masculine partners and feminine partners during sex, and is it possible to keep patriarchy out of the bedroom?! We get into it all of it this week on MASKulin...

From Contraception to Reproductive Health, it's all about Sex Ed, with Wazina Zondon and Andrew Stern

July 11, 2019 08:56 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

MASKulinity Podcast is back and continues with the sex module this week. Following all the commotion about abortion bans, Sex educator and performance artist Wazina Zondon, and former COO of the National Institute of Reproductive Health (not Rights!) Andrew Stern, join the show this week to examine men's understanding of their role in reproduction and in reproductive rights. 

Sex Conundrums, with Zat Baraka

June 26, 2019 19:32 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MB

MASKulinity is still talking about sex. This time with an expert. Zat Baraka, men's life and sex coach, joins Samantha and Remoy this week to share what men deal with when it comes to sex. The three explore how men's relationships to their bodies and more specifically to their sex abilities play into performing masculinity and how embracing a new perspective on masculinity can lead to freedom and great sex for them and their partners! Tune in for some tips on how to support your masculine pa...

*Season 3* (Finally!) Let's Talk About Sex

June 13, 2019 13:15 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MB

Samantha and Remoy are back!! This season MASKulinity focuses on deconstructing the performance of masculinity in specific spaces and aspects of life, starting with S.E.X. Our culture has such shame around it and before they talk to the experts this season, Samantha and Remoy share their own experiences and how they've come to grips with the ways they personally have been complicit in upholding maskulinity through sex.

Fatherhood, Performance and Labor: A Family Portrait, with Gregory Pardlo

May 17, 2019 20:48 - 40 minutes - 74.1 MB

Continuing with fatherhood this preseason, Remoy and Samantha meld minds with Pulitzer prize winning-author Greg Pardlo, on his book Air Traffic: A Memoir of Ambition and Manhood in America. His father was one of the 11,000 air traffic controllers fired by Ronald Reagan in 1981, and with this book, Pardlo paints a vivid picture of his family life growing up, providing intimate insight into the connection between masculinity and labor in American society with the fallout of his father's caree...

MASKulinity Live at First Person Plural!

March 24, 2019 21:44 - 35 minutes - 48.8 MB

MASKulinity's first live show!! Samantha and Remoy had the amazing opportunity to talk about masculinity and fatherhood at First Person Plural, alongside poets and historians! Friend of the show, Mark Pagán, joins them to deepen the question of fatherhood and father figures. Have a listen for a thoughtful conversation on what fatherhood means for them and in their lives. The group also opens up about what it looks like to apply this new consciousness in real life and challenging themselves t...

Special Episode! Getting Free, with Darnell Moore

September 24, 2018 18:38 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Special episode! Acclaimed writer and activist Darnell Moore stops by in between seasons to talk about his new book, No Ashes in the Fire! We explore love, loneliness, freedom in his memoir, as Darnell challenges us to face our complicity and hold ourselves accountable by receiving others with love no matter what. Darnell outlines how collective accountability can break men free of the cage that is maskulinity and exposes the loneliness black queer men can experience due to our supremacist n...

Anniversary Mashup!

September 03, 2018 22:50 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

It's been a year since we started this conversation!! Some people are going back to school, some people are coming back from vacation, wherever you are, check out this compilation of notable moments from Season 2! These aren't all of the notable moments, but it's great food for thought. 

*Season Finale* Is it just Other Men who Need Help?, with Mark Pagán

August 10, 2018 19:17 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

It's Time to Loosen the Grip on Reproductive Freedom, with Heidi Sieck

August 02, 2018 13:09 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

With the potential reversal of Roe vs Wade looming, Samantha and Remoy explore the implications of restricting reproductive rights with Heidi Sieck, founder and CEO of VOTEPROCHOICE, which is dedicated to putting votes behind pro-choice candidates. Heidi reveals that the US is actually 70% pro-choice and that patriarchal control maintains the facade. They stress the importance of creating a culture shift where sex is no longer shameful to talk about to come away from sexual suppression which...

The Racial Hierarchy of MASKulinity - with Dr. Liu, Part 2

July 26, 2018 20:22 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MB

In the second act of Racial Hierarchy, Dr. William Ming Liu breaks down men of color being tokenized, while white men, though still performing masculinity, have more freedom given our white supremacist society. Remoy reveals how exhausting the expectation of working much harder as a man of color is, which Dr. Liu breaks down as the economic and cultural legacy of the US, ie John Henryism. The three expose the unspoken understanding of living in brown bodies and the impact on our communities....

The Racial Hierarchy of MASKulinity, with Dr. Liu - Part 1

July 19, 2018 12:46 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MB

Dr. William Liu – psychologist, professor and editor of the scholarly journal Psychology of Men and Masculinity – joins Samantha and Remoy to dissect the connection between White Supremacy and MASKulinity. First, Dr. Liu outlines the framework by exposing maskulinity's racial context. Dr. Liu then unpacks why hegemony can’t exist without a consenting middle class. Lastly, Dr. Liu breaks down how 'maskulinity' is fundamentally white maskulinity and how that of other cultures is therefore defi...

We don't deserve Terry Crews

July 14, 2018 11:30 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MB

Samantha and Remoy take an opportunity to have a thoughtful phone call about Terry Crews, the importance of someone like him coming forward, someone whom no one expects to be a sexual assault survivor. They speculate on why he's being vilified and mocked and what that says about our culture, and how far we have to go.

Women Athletes: performing masculinity (and femininity) on and off the court

July 05, 2018 18:17 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MB

This week, Samantha and Remoy talk to Julie Henderson, former NCAA basketball player turned model and Halston Bruce, powerlifter and personal trainer, about how women athletes interact with masculinity. They share about calling on masculinity and femininity differently, they each share the ways that they are supported by men within their athletic communities, as compared to the outside, where they deal with egos more. Samantha and Remoy confront their own attitudes about women in sports! Tun...

Romance MASKulinity: Getting the Girl...

June 27, 2018 14:09 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MB

This week, Samantha and Remoy are joined by Imran Siddiquee, who writes, makes film, and advocates for fair representation of race and gender in the media. He breaks down how film has instructed society how to be a man, looking back on what was once acceptable in TV and movies but now makes them cringe. Imran stresses how important it is for men to value perspectives other than their own to really challenge patriarchy, how having tough conversations is essential to that! Discount code: https...

Transitioning into Immigrant MASKulinity

June 20, 2018 13:12 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MB

Samantha and Remoy are joined by Sri Lankan American actor, activist, and comedian D’Lo who speaks openly about his experience being a transgender South Asian-American. First, D’Lo speaks thoughtfully about his family’s immigration from Sri Lanka to Southern California. Then he speaks about his experience of learning maskulinity in a South Asian immigrant community. Lastly, D’Lo eloquently unpacks what queer masculinity is and can be. Listen now.

Creative Therapy expands how we can deal with ourselves!

June 09, 2018 17:09 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

This week, Samantha and Remoy talk about using creativity for support. Matt Nahoum, primary therapist at Integrated Creative Therapy and Recovery Specialist at East Village Access, shares his work using art to tap into the burden of maskulinity, dealing with trauma and addiction. They explore modeling and vulnerability in community, explore the creative tools used to support clients. Remoy gets brave and personal in this episode, and the hosts collective decide it’s time to try art therapy!

Diary of an Immigrant Family - South Asian Edition

June 01, 2018 23:16 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MB

The show gets personal this week. Samantha and Remoy are joined by Reema Sharma, outreach fellow at SAKHI, a NYC-based organization dedicated to providing support to South Asian women survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. The group distinguishes similar patriarchal structures pervading through Western versus non-Western cultures, acknowledging the traumatic impact of process of immigration on brown families and how that compounds the performance of masculinity.

Turns out Junot is not Jesus...

May 26, 2018 14:31 - 46 minutes - 64.5 MB

We delve into Washington’s NFL team treating their cheerleaders as escorts! They tackle recent allegations of sexual misconduct against Junot Diaz and his revelation as a rape survivor fit in our upholding of maskulinity. What could society be like if experiences were validated instead of social positions? Owning our privilege helps us hold people accountable. Bonus: Teddy Perkins/Champagne Papi segment with musician Ryan Culwell, who talks fatherhood and informing masculinity through music.

Black Masculinity, Mental Health and Education

May 11, 2018 07:19 - 52 minutes - 72.7 MB

This week, Samantha and Remoy get into how education can be a positive actor in young men’s mental health. What does it look like implement an education system that factors in young black men’s needs? Dr. Obari Cartman, a Chicago-based clinical psychologist and full-range expert, who primarily works with black men and boys, lets them in on the other side of the mask, uncovering the education system’s impact on young black men, and shares forms of community that black men respond to deal with...

Ignoring it won’t make it go away! How doing the work leads to men’s freedom

May 02, 2018 16:24 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

It’s Mental Health Month! Samantha and Remoy stress how, in order to de-stigmatize mental health, it’s on us to make it as important yet banal as physical health in our day-to-day lives. Not dealing with mental illness has led to shocking stats, revealing its monumental impact on our society. Resident therapist Justin Lioi shares what men come to him for, defines depression and anxiety and how they manifest. Finally, Remoy gets personal about his own struggles and how he got free in this piv...

Ya can’t pour from an empty cup! How men can take better care of themselves

April 25, 2018 14:36 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

This week, Samantha and Remoy revisit to men's mental health. They are joined by Justin Lioi, men’s therapist supporting them at differing points in their lives: new dads, unassertive guys and angry dudes. They talk about everything from modeling behaviors for children to men appearing aloof in moments when they’re feeling pain and don’t want to burden their partner. Justin advises on how to seek support as a man, and people can move the men in their lives to seek support. Tune in for this i...

We're Still Tackling Street Harassment! (Encore)

April 18, 2018 19:34 - 39 minutes - 73.2 MB

In honor of Street Harassment week, MASKulinity podcast is pleased to present an encore of our conversation with the brilliant Anthonine Pierre, Deputy Director at Brooklyn Movement! Today is the last day of Street Harassment Week, and last night Brooklyn Movement Center was awarded the 2018 Frederick Douglass award at the North Star Fund Community Gala for their excellent work, so we say congratulations and this is a nod to them! Listen for some tips on how to handle street harassment no ma...

It’s the Hegemony Olympics! Wait, what the hell is “hegemony”?

April 12, 2018 12:49 - 48 minutes - 67 MB

Samantha and Remoy peel back the layers on what they actually mean when they discuss “dominant standard” and “hegemony”. They then award their bronze, silver and gold to hegemonic pop culture tropes that perfectly reflect these concepts. Without giving too much away, “being like Mike”, transformers, a strong dislike of Tyler Perry movies come up in the conversation! Then, Remoy sits down with his friend, economist Eli moore, to talk fatherhood and economics for MASKulinity’s first Teddy Perk...

What drag teaches us about owning our self-expression!

April 06, 2018 03:56 - 52 minutes - 72.4 MB

What happens when we look at men performing something other than masculinity on purpose and for fun? Samantha and Remoy are joined this week by the illustrious Ben Strothmann, also known by his drag name of Honey LaBronx! Ben puts the hosts on game about what drag actually is, how the performance of masculinity is alive and well in the MSM community, and his own definition of “toxic masculinity”. The three explore how drag is a freeing self-expression as a contrast to the masks of masculinit...

Tackling Street Harassment with Brooklyn Movement Center

March 30, 2018 15:25 - 39 minutes - 73.2 MB

This is week on MASKulinity, Remoy and Samantha are joined by Anthonine Pierre, Deputy Director at Brooklyn Movement Center. Anthonine shares about fighting street harassment through the collective No Disrespect, underlining how important it has been to have men involved in this effort. Samantha shares her own recent instances of street harassment and Remoy and Anthonine ponder what it looks like for people, men especially, to intervene when witnessing it. They talk about the causes of haras...

Brooklyn Boihood Collectively Redefines Masculinity

March 21, 2018 16:34 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MB

This week, Samantha and Remoy talk masculinity as a non-binary. What does it mean to redefine masculinity as a transgender man and gender-nonconforming person? Ryann Holmes of bklyn boihood helps us navigates the tough waters of non-conformity, and what it looks like to provide support and space for boihood while dealing with one's own notions and performance of masculinity, individually and collectively. Ryann shares useful and practical knowledge that everyone can use to move the needle fo...

.MASKulinity is making some people a lot of money

March 14, 2018 13:27 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MB

Not Samantha and Remoy! Ha! This week, they explore one of the incentives behind keeping traditional gender roles alive: profit. They start by reflecting on the Parkland shooting, veering into the gun safety and addressing men’s and women’s uses of guns, eventually understanding how the performance of masculinity is a central component to 42% of American households owning at least one gun. They address why men-led movies make the most money, and close out by highlighting how binary systems a...

Supporting LGBTQ Athletes in the Binary World of Sports

March 08, 2018 00:04 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MB

Samantha and Remoy continue this season with more illustrious guests! This week, Hudson Taylor paints a picture of accountability in the world of sports, at all levels. He founded Athlete Ally, an organization that keeps coaches and school at high school, college and professional levels accountable for ensuring that LGBTQ athletes are treated and equally. He shares how athletes are discouraged from being vocal about political issues, and some tips on how to do your part as an ally to move up...

Weaving the Fabric of Exclusive American Masculinity with the Boy Scouts

February 28, 2018 21:17 - 43 minutes - 60.4 MB

“HELPING YOUTH IS A KEY TO BUILDING A MORE CONSCIENTIOUS, RESPONSIBLE, AND PRODUCTIVE SOCIETY” is the Boy Scouts of America tagline. But conscientious and responsible doesn’t mean inclusive. At least it didn’t for a long time. Samantha and Remoy are joined by Eric Busse, Training & Volunteer Engagement Director at Scouts for Equality, who breaks down what it looks like to hold such an established American institution accountable for their exclusionary policies and practices. He shares the or...

#WAKANDAFOREVER

February 22, 2018 19:17 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MB

Black Panther is FINALLY out and Remoy and Samantha are excited to talk about it! They explore themes of unity throughout the film, how traditional notions of masculinity are turned on their head, and how much of a badass Shuri is! They explore the dueling masculinities displayed by King T’Challa and Erik Killmonger, Okoye’s embodiment of what is usually thought of as masculine, and the importance of bringing the intersections of race, culture and gender live on screen in Ryan Coogler’s mast...

What is the impact of having so many men in prison?

February 14, 2018 13:52 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MB

In the past 40 years, the American prison population has increased from 300,000 to 1.6 million. This week, Samantha and Remoy examine the prison industrial complex and the cyclical impacts of mass incarceration on men and society. They are joined by Alejo Rodriguez who faced incarceration himself before becoming the Mentor and Alumni Coordinator at the Prison Reentry Institute and shares his wisdom, weighing in on the dehumanization and intergenerational perpetuation of incarceration, how bu...

Why Can't People Change their Minds?

February 07, 2018 13:15 - 46 minutes - 63.3 MB

This week, Samantha and Remoy explore the blurrier regions of sexual consent. We've seen what happens when the James Tobacks and Kevin Spaceys wield power for sex, but what if it's the beloved Aziz Ansari who gets a bit aggressive? What if it seems Grace had opportunities to say no and she didn't? What if you just don't want to have sex anymore? What if it's your spouse? MASKulinity looks why we need to redefine how we view and talk about sex and consent, and how we've mostly been complicit ...

Make America Great Again, How the dominant was left behind, with Dr. Michael Kimmel

January 31, 2018 12:45 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MB

Welcome back! In Season 2, Samantha and Remoy are looking forward to understanding the systemic character of MASKulinity. They kick it off with the illustrious Dr. Michael Kimmel, founder of the Center for the Study of Men and Masculinities at Stony Brook University, digging into his last book Angry White Men to understand how a group whom most consider to be the most privileged could be feeling left behind. Listen as Dr. Kimmel offers key insights about the notion of a 'good man' versus tha...

Bonus Episode! Looking out for men and boys with NextGenMen

November 09, 2017 23:55 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MB

Bonus episode! The first season of MASKulinity closed out last week, but Samantha and Remoy couldn't go without sharing their conversation with Jason Tan de Bibiana from NextGenMen! Jason shares his work as a researcher with Samantha and Remoy, and lays out what it looks like to teach young men to be responsible and supported in their social lives, and to talk about those gendered things that they just don't teach in schools relative to what it's like to grow into a young man. Samantha, Remo...

Maskulinity 1 on 1

November 03, 2017 01:15 - 42 minutes - 58.5 MB

In the season 1 finale of MASKulinity, Samantha and Remoy go “one-on-one” to get to the core of some of the toughest issues plaguing masculinity. First, Samantha perceptively discerns the difference between enjoying being desired and simply being objectified. Next, Remoy and Samantha try to make sense of the policing of women’s sexuality. They explore the predicament of the “nice guy.” Samantha and Remoy then speak about the intersections within racism and privilege and how seeing those inte...

Maskulinity in the 'hood

October 26, 2017 20:11 - 38 minutes - 53.1 MB

South Bronx native, Christopher Saunders, joins Samantha and Remoy to shed some light on how masculinity has affected the 'hood. Saunders shares some eye-opening stories from his childhood growing up in the South Bronx. Saunders goes on to uncover the way masculinity is tied to survival and not just for men but for everyone in the 'hood. Saunders also speaks to how the LGBTQ community is prevalent in the 'hood, but how masculinity seeks to silence their voice. Finally, Saunders tells the sto...

Hollywood Validates the Mask in Masculinity

October 19, 2017 21:57 - 36 minutes - 49.4 MB

With the Harvey Weinstein scandal looming, Samantha and Remoy take the opportunity to look at the overarching power of Hollywood. First, Remoy illustrates how TV and Movies taught him to take a kiss from a woman. Next, Samantha speaks to the dehumanizing power of the cinematic “male gaze.” Lastly, both Samantha and Remoy dive into the Weinstein story and seek out opportunities for men to be better accountable to one another.

American Christianity and MASKulinity

October 12, 2017 19:09 - 54 minutes - 74.5 MB

West Texas pastor, David Ritchie, joins Samantha and Remoy to explore the complex intersection of Christianity and masculinity. David tells the story of how he was born into Christianity, how he sought out other philosophies and religions, and finally returned to the Faith with a greater hope for what the the Faith could be. David reflects on how Christianity, in its purest form, is incredibly progressive when it comes to gender roles. Finally, David speaks to how Christianity has been co-op...

A woman’s opinion in a man’s world and what verbal abuse looks like

October 05, 2017 21:51 - 42 minutes - 58 MB

This week, Samantha and Remoy navigate some hot news items. First, they unpack how ESPN, in trying to censor SportsCenter anchor Jemele Hill’s opinion, validates the worldview that women are inferior. Next, they paint a vivid picture of what actual verbal abuse looks like. And lastly, they look at the tragedy in Las Vegas and come to understand that there are stratifications of privilege and compassion within masculinity.

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