Stuff Mom Never Told You

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SMNTY Classics: Romantic Comedy Sidekicks Feb 27, 2021

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Sidekicks are an integral part of any romantic comedy. In this classic episode and part three of their rom com series, Cristen and Caroline examine the ways these sometimes neurotic, sometimes wise secondary characters trade on stereotypes to shape the protagonists' world.

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Feminist Movie Friday: Cinderella Feb 26, 2021

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Impossible! Samantha and Anney discuss the 1997 movie Cinderella featuring Brandy, Whitney Houston, and Whoopi Goldberg and Samantha waxes poetic of her love of musicals and this one in particular.

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Happy Hour #3: Uncle Nearest Whiskey Feb 25, 2021

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For this happy hour, we're enjoying Uncle Nearest whiskey and talking women and whiskey.

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Book Club: Eloquent Rage Feb 24, 2021

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Brittney Cooper's 2018 book Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower is this month's book club pick. Anney and Samantha discuss some themes, the power of rage, and Beyoncé.

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Women Around the World: Jaha Dukureh Feb 23, 2021

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Anney and Samantha share the story of the founder of the non-profit organization of Safe Hands For Girls, Jaha Dukureh, and her fight against female genital mutilation and child marriages.

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Monday Mini: "The Princess Protests" in Myanmar Feb 22, 2021

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Anney and Samantha discuss what's going on in Myanmar after a military coup resulted in thousands of people protesting, many of them in costume.

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SMNTY Classics: The First Lady of the Black Press Feb 20, 2021

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When trailblazing reporter Ethel Payne died, The Washington Post eulogized that had Payne "not been black, she certainly would have been one of the most recognized journalists in American society.” Cristen and Caroline uncover the history and significance of black newspapers in the U.S. and the incredible legacy of one its brightest stars in this classic episode.

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Women and the Nobel Peace Prize Feb 19, 2021

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Anney and Samantha dig into the history of the Nobel Peace Prize and women who have won it, focusing in on Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and Leymah Gbowee.

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Happy Hour #2: Dead Inside Feb 18, 2021

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What does it mean for women when we call them dead inside? As we wind down the week with another happy hour, we talk about expectations around performative emoting for women.

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US Election Revisited Feb 17, 2021

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Friend of the show Melody Bray joins us once again to celebrate recent political victories and to discuss how to honor organizers.

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