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Committing to the Bit Dec 07, 2022

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The girlies discuss the politics of involuntary commitment in light of a recent New York City law. With special guest and disability activist Stef Kaufman, they get into the nuances of the harmful correlation between homelessness, mental illness and crime, and discuss ways to organize towards a better future.

Read some of Stef's work below:

Visions for a Liberated Anti-Carceral Crisis Response

We Don't Need Cops to Become Social Workers: We Need Peer Support + Community Response Networks

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Raising Awareness About Awareness Nov 30, 2022

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The girlies check in with the culture and put their investigative journalism skills to work. Is the Balenciaga PR crisis giving child exploitation or Satanic panic? Should we be concerned that Call of Duty is a confirmed government psyop? And most importantly, why isn't anyone RAISING AWARENESS??? Support us on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia

Articles referenced:

Selena Gomez, Taylor Swift, and the Reality of Imperfection

Call of Duty Is A Government Psyop: These Documents Prove it

Marvel's Shady Relationship With the Pentagon and the U.S. Military

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Evicted From Kitty City Nov 23, 2022

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The girlies are back to explore the depths of Reddit and find out what's going on in the darkest corners of the internet. Philosophical topics include the ethics of making your Thanksgiving guests pay for dinner, the questionable choice to name your baby Renesmee, the quandary of whether or not to replace your girlfriend's asshole cat, and more.

Programming note: This episode was recorded ahead of the Club Q tragedy in Colorado Springs. We are heartbroken by this event and will be putting forth a donation to the Colorado Healing Fund. If you have the means, please consider making a donation to those affected either through the Colorado Healing Fund, or through the verified GoFundMe which can be found at this link.

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Drunk Herstory: Historical Catastrophes *UNLOCKED FROM PATREON* Nov 16, 2022

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The girlies get crunk and tell you about the biggest flops of the 20th century - the 1904 Olympics and the Great Molasses Flood of 1919.

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SHEINvestigation Nov 09, 2022

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In this episode, the girlies investigate the fashion giant Shein and explore ideas of ethical labor, sustainability, and trend cycles. Digressions include the trauma of middle school gym class, Julia's beef with the Cannes Film Festival winners, and Eliza's close run-in with the authorities.

Sources:

The People's Republic of Shein

Can I Buy Fast Fashion and Not Feel Guilty?

Shein Is Even Worse Than You Thought

Toiling Away for Shein

Fast, Cheap, and Out of Control: Inside Shein's Sudden Rise

Experts warn of high levels of chemicals in clothes by some fast-fashion retailers

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Keeping Up With the Antisemitism Nov 02, 2022

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The girlies discuss Kanye's unfortunate foray into antisemitism and the history of Jew-hatred with a returning beloved guest #GavOnThePod. Digressions include Julia's run-in with the Try Guys, Eliza's philosophical defense of lying for the bit, and the bone that Gav has to pick with the podcast's outro theme music. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia

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A Spooking Today Oct 26, 2022

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In a special spooky Halloween episode, the girlies discuss the origins of Hallows' Eve — from its Celtic roots to the moral panic about poisoned candy that still exists today. Plus… a discussion of our most iconic costumes and a Halloween soundscape Julia created while high.

SOURCES:

Halloween in America: Contemporary Customs and Performances

Those Treats May Be Tricks (NYT)

The Razor Blade In the Apple: The Social Construction of Urban Legends

Cyanide-laced Tylenol kills seven

The Truth About Rainbow Fentanyl

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Say Yes To the Debt Oct 19, 2022

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The girlies walk you down the aisle through the history of American weddings — everything from the origins of the white dress to the deranged people who still decide to get married on plantations. Digressions include tomato soup activism, Ye's antisemitic turn for the worst, and a DJ tag that couldn't have dropped at a worse time. Support the podcast on patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia

SOURCES:

A Natural History of the Wedding Dress

The Wedding Complex: Forms of Belonging in Modern American Culture

The Radical Idea Of Marrying For Love

I Thee Dread (chapter in Trick Mirror by Jia Tolentino)

Despite Everything, People Still Have Weddings at Plantation Sites

Tacky Trips Down the Aisle

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Glowing on the Job Oct 12, 2022

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The Girlboss Summit returns to discuss some of the women who we have to thank for our labor rights today - Dolores Huerta and The Radium Girls. Digressions include a baby Ilaria update, the debatable use of Uggs as snow boots, and how we saved the day on one listener's wedding. Click here to learn how to help Iranian protestors. Support the podcast at patreon.com/binchtopia

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Womb Service Oct 05, 2022

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The girlies talk surrogacy - from its Biblical roots to the sticky legal and ethical realities of today. Digressions include a warm welcome to baby Ilaria Baldwin, why the Polish army trained a bear for war, and how one listener solved Eliza's mystery head dent. Support the podcast on Patreon at patreon.com/binchtopia.

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