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The Slip Issue 68 - Conspiracies and Coverups

After a prolonged podcast sabbatical, Sarah returns with an audio rendition of The Slip. Want to know what we've been talking about for the last year? You can find the full archive of our musings here. While you're there please subscribe to get them directly into your inbox every two weeks. The Slip Issue No. 68 - Originally posted August 4, 2023 Conspiracies and Coverups: I can't Reynolds Wrap my head around this Written by Sarah Curran (1:39) 1 Thing to do today (2:20) Gut Check: The ...

#57: AN ANNOUNCEMENT

Sarah and Amanda give a quick update on Season 3 of the NYAF Podcast!

#56: OH SLAP!

In this episode, Sarah and Amanda talk about THE SLAP. You know...THAT slap. They also discuss the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill in Florida, and Sarah brings up the dumbest thing she saw on Twitter this week: coke-filled orgies in D.C. Yes, you read that right. Kareem Abdul Jabbar on Will Smith: https://kareem.substack.com/p/will-smith-did-a-bad-bad-thing?s=r

#55: Feminism's Double Standards: SCOTUS Edition

In this episode, Sarah and Amanda DIG for examples of how the Ketanji Brown Jacksonn hearings different from the Amy Coney Barrett ones.

#54: Let's Talk About Equal Pay

In this episode, Sarah celebrate Equal Pay Day! Woo!

#53: Why Are We Celebrating Women If Gender is a Social Construct? And Other Burning Questions.

On this International Women's Day, Sarah and Amanda grab onto the third rail with both hands! Yes, they discuss gender, transgenderism, and whether trans women should compete in female sports. AND they introduce a new segment, for now named, "weirdest/craziest thing we saw on Twitter this week." Today's edition? J.K. Rowling takes on an uber-feminist with self-prescribed PTSD.

#52: The SOTU Snoozefest and Good vs. Evil in Ukraine

In this episode, Sarah and Amanda discuss President Biden's State of the Union address and the blatant mask hypocrisy. They also give a HUGE shout-out to Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds for her SOTU response. Last but not least, they discuss the happenings in Ukraine.

#51: Feminism in War and Peace

In this episode, Sarah and Amanda opine about what feminism means in times of war and peace. We also ruminate over the age-old question: Should women serve in combat roles? Here's that WSJ article on women serving in the military in Ukraine: https://www.wsj.com/articles/if-war-with-russia-comes-ukrainian-women-will-be-on-the-front-lines-11645113866 And that article from the McGill student about a feminist foreign policy: https://www.mcgill.ca/rnwps/article/our-blog/feminist-reality-check-u...

#50: Life's Not Fair - The Sarah Palin and Beijing Olympics Edition

In this FIFTIETH episode of the podcast, Sarah and Amanda recap their Valentines Days, and talk about Sarah Palin suing the New York Times and a Russian figure skater being allowed to compete in the Olympics despite testing positive for a banned substance.

#49: School, Huh, What Is It Good For?

In this episode, Sarah and Amanda discuss school! Huh! What is it good for?! They dive into the general cynicism and stress that permeates school curriculums, how COVID has shaped the education debate, and more! check out the Commentary essay here: https://www.commentary.org/articles/robert-pondiscio/american-schooling-bleak-broken/

#48: Spotify, SCOTUS, and More, Oh My!

In this episode, Sarah and Amanda discuss the future of the Supreme Court after the announcement of Justice Breyer's retirement. They also talk about cancel culture coming for Joe Rogan and Spotify, global warming, instagram reels...and more!

#47: Lessons from the Women's March - 5 years later

In this episode, Sarah and Amanda talk about their experiences with COVID and lessons from the women's march -5 years later. Some more notes: Mary Katharine Ham in The Atlantic: "Kids Shouldn't Have to be Resilient" https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/01/protect-kids-faulty-risk-assessments-covid-resilience/621353/ Tablet: Is The Women's March Melting Down? https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/news/articles/is-the-womens-march-melting-down Noah Rothman: Why Biden's Smartest Pol...

#46: We're back! (And one of us has COVID)

After a long-ish break for the holiday, Sarah and Amanda are back! In this episode, we catch up on the last 3 weeks, discuss COVID (who has it and who doesn't!), Biden's trip to Georgia, and Democrats' push to pass "voting rights" legislation. Blah. Also, here are a few things we promised to put in show notes: A link to the episode in which we talked about voting by mail: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/38-vote-by-mail/id1444934079?i=1000477114196 And here's the Commentary episode w...

#45: Woman: To Be or Not To Be (That is the question)

In this episode, Sarah and Amanda discuss the 4th wave of feminism, transgender activists, and this piece by Commentary's Christine Rosen: https://www.commentary.org/articles/christine-rosen/the-new-misogyny/

#44: Back to Reality: The rise of Omicron, the fall of Chris Cuomo, and the intra-party squabbles we hate

Brace yourselves! In this episode, Amanda and Sarah come back from Thanksgiving break to talk about CNN's suspension of Chris Cuomo, the panic over the Omicron variant of COVID (and Dr. Fauci's narcissism), and the feud between Reps. Marjorie Taylor Greene and Nancy Mace. Ugh. Notes: Watch the Fauci clip here: https://redstate.com/nick-arama/2021/11/30/paul-cotton-and-cruz-go-to-town-on-faucis-egomania-n484142? The episode of Bari Weiss' Honestly podcast that Sarah mentioned is here: htt...

#43: What do Adele and inflation have in common? They're both on the rise (again)!

In this episode, Sarah and Amanda kick things off by talking about Adele - because why not? Then, they switch gears and talk about (gulp) inflation and the never-ending inclination of Democrats to shrug it off.

#42: The Big Paid Family Leave Letdown

In this episode, Sarah and Amanda opine over the fate of a national Paid Family Leave program. Do we need such a program? What about the proposals that are on the table - will they actually solve the problem? Give it a listen! Show notes: Via Reason Magazine - the case against parental leave: https://reason.com/2019/06/05/the-case-against-government-mandated-parental-leave/ Nominate your 2021 Woman of the Year here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScQZP-fh6t13bx8H1a0GuXaYX4IXy5b...

#41: Democrat Denial, and the 2021 Red Wave

In this episode, Sarah and Amanda discuss the Virginia gubernatorial race as the results are COMING IN. You don't want to miss it!

#40: Anti-natalists & Other Litmus Tests for Women

In this episode, we discuss the money fueling women in politics, political litmus tests, and woman who decide to cut their tubes. Oh! And Sarah shares a funny story about Clubhouse. Give it a listen! Sarah's latest edition of The SLiP: https://theslip.substack.com/p/champagne-tastes-on-a-beer-budget First Comes Love, Then Comes Sterilization: https://bariweiss.substack.com/p/first-comes-love-then-comes-sterilization

#39: We're back for Season 3!

Aaand....we're back! Listen to find out what we've been up to! "Bad Republican" book excerpt can be found here: https://variety.com/2021/tv/news/meghan-mccain-quit-the-view-1235092070/

#38: Vote By Mail

28 Million Ballots Went Missing in the Last Four Elections https://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2020/04/24/28_million_mail-in_ballots_went_missing_in_last_four_elections_143033.html Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Ron Wyden have introduced the Natural Disaster and Emergency Ballot Act https://www.klobuchar.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/2020/3/with-unprecedented-disruptions-expected-from-coronavirus-klobuchar-and-wyden-introduce-bill-to-ensure-americans-are-still-able-to-vote The issue of ballo...

#37: Ok, Karen!

Today on NYAF, Sarah and Amanda discuss the Karen Meme. They also have an honest discussion regarding racial inequities and how conservative white women can be a part of advancing racial justice throughout our communities and de-escalating situations. Sarah: Samantha Turnbull on How not to be a 'Karen' https://www.abc.net.au/life/how-not-to-be-a-karen/11806882 Amanda: Christian Cooper’s Video https://www.facebook.com/671885228/videos/10158742130625229/ Sarah: The Editors Podcast, Episode 222...

#36: Coronavirus Anxieties, and Sexism on the Campaign Trail

White House turns to faith groups and churches for coronavirus help: https://www.mcclatchydc.com/news/coronavirus/article241279411.html  Images from Clearwater Beach. Go home, people! https://twitter.com/SarahHollenbeck/status/1239621939729235968 Hoarder of hand sanitizer gets the NYT treatment. https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/14/technology/coronavirus-purell-wipes-amazon-sellers.html

#35: All The Secrets of Pregnancy Revealed

Amanda and Sarah share the unexpected and bizarre things our friends and mothers never told us about pregnancy. This advice could easily be taken as a relief for those going through a pregnancy or nifty birth control for ears that aren't ready. Consider this a trigger warning.

#34: Miss Americana and the Bad Reputation

#33: In which we discuss Greta Thunberg

The Reason video: https://reason.com/video/population-control-isnt-the-answer-to-climate-change-capitalism-is/ The WSJ essay: https://www.wsj.com/articles/ignore-the-fake-climate-debate-11579795816?mod=searchresults&page=1&pos=1

#32: The ERA and the future (POTUS) is...female?

Some context on the Bernie Sanders-Elizabeth Warren flap: https://www.cnn.com/2020/01/13/politics/bernie-sanders-elizabeth-warren-meeting/index.html And then the post-debate argument...https://nypost.com/2020/01/15/inside-elizabeth-warren-bernie-sanders-post-debate-argument/ About the ERA in Virginia... https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/01/15/virginia-passes-era-38th-state-amendment-women/4477813002/ The Refinery29 essay: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/03/225612/what...

#31: Season 2 is HERE

4:15 - NEW COHOST! 11:00 - Personal Updates 12:00 - Randi Reed is running for Congress in Nevada check her out https://www.randireednv.com/ and follow her on social media @RandiReedNV 19:00 - TRIGGER WARNING/PSA: Don't wish anyone a "Happy 2020" 30:00 - Joy Behar Is So Trump Deranged She Just Applauded A Neo-Nazi https://thefederalist.com/2020/01/09/joy-behar-is-so-trump-deranged-she-just-applauded-a-neo-nazi/ Subscribe!!! Apple iTunes, Google Play, Spotify

NYAF Announcement Time!

We've got a liiiiitle bit of an announcement...

#30: Financial Independence

This week we talk ALL about our journeys to financial independence...and why it's linked to feminism more than you might think!

#29: Can You Be A Feminist And Watch The Bachelor?

You can watch the Wanda Sykes clip here: https://www.facebook.com/netflixus/videos/vb.6275848869/891042611259565/?type=2&theater And Kelly Ripa unloads on The Bachelor too... https://uproxx.com/tv/kelly-ripa-the-bachelor-feud/

#28: In which we talk abortion....with a very special guest host!

Welcome to our guest host, Lyndsey Fifield! Twitter: @lyndseyfifield LadyBrains Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ladybrains/id1183123221 Lots of abortion bills - both pro and against - out there right now. Use the Google to find out what, if anything, is happening in your state and around the country! Opinions on abortion are more nuanced than some would have you believe; https://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/446367-poll-nearly-half-of-americans-say-supreme-court-should-up...

#27: Nervous Nellies At The Office

60% of male managers are nervous about working with females. Yikes! https://www.cnbc.com/2019/05/17/60percent-of-male-managers-now-say-theyre-uncomfortable-mentoring-women.html Sheryl Sandberg talks about it here: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2019/05/17/facebook-sheryl-sandberg-metoo-women-in-workplace-women-leadership.html And Michelle Obama is SO not into leaning in all the time. https://www.npr.org/2018/12/03/672898216/michelle-obamas-take-on-lean-in-that-doesn-t-work Happy listening!

#26: The Game of Thrones Episode!

**WARNING** Lots of spoilers ahead. Don't say you weren't warned!

#25: She's Back! Sarah dishes on the first 6 weeks of motherhood

Some stuff that was mentioned in this episode!!! If you've got some extra Netflix time on your hands: https://www.netflix.com/title/81080637 https://www.netflix.com/title/80219707 https://www.netflix.com/title/70171957 These, apparently, are amazing: http://www.halosleep.com/ And so is this: https://haakaausa.com/products/haakaa-silicone-breast-pump-with-suction-base-5-oz-1pk-1?variant=27408158017 And for those looking for another interesting take on student loans, this episode of the Fre...

#24: "Supermajority" AKA: Here we go again...

Here's that SuperMajority explainer on Refinery29: https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2019/04/231036/supermajority-cecile-richards-alicia-garza-ai-jen-poo If you want to watch that whole Morning Joe segment, it's here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ2-7IXNww8&t=276s And yes, 45% of Trump's donors in Q1 were women: https://dailycaller.com/2019/05/07/women-donors-trump-democrats-campaign-2020/?fbclid=IwAR0hhCBcLiv7z_cPGzs8Cr4Ezfw8iFwcnZF1VaZSp94MLXAeuQ-KqodCSeY That Christine Quinn/CNN cli...

#23 The Student Loan CRISIS and some ideas to fix it!

In this episode, we're dunking all over Elizabeth Warren's student loan forgiveness plan (sorry not sorry). You can read it on Medium here: https://medium.com/@teamwarren/im-calling-for-something-truly-transformational-universal-free-public-college-and-cancellation-of-a246cd0f910f

#22: When The Cultural Becomes Political: Grey's Anatomy and beyond!

#21: The NYAF Interview with Jerri Ann Henry, Executive Director of the Log Cabin Republicans

Follow Jerri Ann Henry on Twitter --> https://twitter.com/JerriAnnHenry That NYT article: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/26/us/lgbt-rights-young-republicans.html Happy listening!

#20: The Self Care Craze

We miss you, Sarah!! We love you, Britney! https://www.cnn.com/videos/entertainment/2019/04/04/britney-spears-me-time-break-orig-vstop-bdk.cnn Even AOC practices self-care! https://www.elle.com/culture/career-politics/a25606667/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-self-care/ Some interesting reading: Why self-care might be actually making you LESS happy: https://www.gq.com/story/why-self-help-makes-you-less-happy 19:30ish: Amanda’s mic keeps falling down. Sorry, folks! Improving Yourself to D...

#19: The NYAF Interview with Media Strategist and Second Amendment activist Gabriella Hoffman

1:00 - Get to know Gabriella! https://gabriellahoffman.com/ And check out her podcast, District of Conservation! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/district-of-conservation/id1435126030 23:26 - Female gun ownership is on the rise - up 77% since 2005. https://thewellarmedwoman.com/videos/female-gun-ownership-on-the-rise/ 35:00 - More minority groups are turning to firearms for self-defense https://www.wbur.org/news/2019/01/07/boston-pink-pistols-self-defense-gun-lessons https://www.foxn...

#18: 3 Pieces of Career Advice We'd Give Our Younger Selves

In our decade+ working on politics, there are a few things we'd like to tell our younger selves!

#17: Updates + 2020 + We Try Not to Crack Up Too Much

(3:52) The story that made Amanda and Christina crack the eff up. WE'RE SORRY, PEOPLE. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2019/03/26/climate-change-war-famine-drought-makes-women-not-want-children/3099448002/ Yes, charges against Jussie Smollett were dropped. WHAT. https://www.apnews.com/1cb151c45b714a749ebadf8e50910a0d OMG SORRY FOR ALL THE SNIFFLING. #springcold (17:02) Mueller time. You can read AG Barr's summary here: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/03/24/us/politics/barr-...

#16 - Children: To have or not to have (That is the question...)

1:45: AOC questions the morality of having children: https://www.newsweek.com/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-aoc-climate-change-have-kids-children-1342853 3:00: Our super scientific Twitter poll can be found on our twitter account - @OfficialNYAF. #PLUG 7:52 - Yes, that was a dog in the background. #Woof. 19:36: THE CNN ARTICLE. “US fertility rate is below level needed to replace population, study says” https://www.cnn.com/2019/01/10/health/us-fertility-rate-replacement-cdc-study/index.html ...

#15: Guns, the Second Amendment, and what's so wrong with universal background checks, anyway?

[1:10] Refresh yo’self on the words in the Second Amendment! [2:10] The House recently passed a universal background check gun-control bill. Read about it here: https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/27/politics/house-vote-gun-background-check/index.html [11:00]: If you’re interested in reading more about H.R. 8...go here! https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8/text [19:40}: Christina explains why H.R.1112 is actually more worrisome than the universal background check bill. Here’s...

#14: Pay Gap, Part 2. Also, TIME TO GET PERSONAL

This week, we finish up our conversation from last week on the pay gap! Then, Sarah, Christina, and Amanda get personal about their own experiences with salary and wage negotiations. The horror! For the NYT article Christina mentions, go here: https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/10/sunday-review/women-money-politics-power.html Happy listening!

#13: It's Pay Gap Time! The NYAF Interview with Hadley Heath Manning

For this episode’s notes, we’re linking some of the resources Hadley mentioned for those of you who want to explore the wage gap a little bit more! Pew Study: The link between parental leave and gender pay gap http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2013/12/20/the-link-between-parental-leave-and-the-gender-pay-gap/ IWF’s “Straight Talk About the Pay Gap” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgOS7NeS1aw WorkingForWomenReport.com Economist June O’Neill, on the pay gap in 2013 http://www.aei.org...

#12: Scams, Scams, and more scams: Fyre and Theranos.

2:20: The Jussie Smollett case has completely fallen apart. Turns out...it was all a hoax. WHAT?! https://www.apnews.com/fd605bc2feb24817a775221a715a9385 6:59: Yes, Smollett could face 1-3 years in prison. https://variety.com/2019/biz/news/jussie-smollett-felony-false-report-1203142874/ 10:15: Christina mentions the infamous murder at the LuluLemon in Bethesda, Maryland. CRAZY story. Read about it during daylight hours: https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/crime/brittany-norwood-receives-li...

#11: Can you be a feminist and celebrate Valentine's Day?

Happy Valentine's Day! Today we discuss the age-old question: What's a good feminist to do on Valentine's Day? We also talk about the pressures we faced as teens on this particular holiday, and Christina updated us on what the youths consider cool these days...

#10: The NYAF Interview with Reuters Reporter Ginger Gibson

This week on the NYAF Pod, we chat with Reuters reporter Ginger Gibson. She talks about her career in political journalism, life on the campaign trail, the weird thing she has in common with Mitt Romney, and the time she got a glimpse into Donald Trump's soul! Happy Listening!