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SMNTY Classics: Where did spring break come from? Mar 11, 2019

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The origin of spring break dates back to a Colgate University swim coach, and Fort Lauderdale was the first spring break capitol. Tune in to learn more about spring break, along with the relationship between spring break and sexual health.

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Ariana Grande and the Question of 'Too Woke' Mar 08, 2019

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Miranda Hawkins gives Anney a rundown on Ariana Grande's music video 'Thank U, Next', and questions around what it is to be 'woke'.

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SMNTY Classics: The Secret History of International Women's Day Mar 06, 2019

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International Women's Day, celebrated every March 8, is a holiday inspired by factory women going on strike for better wages and working conditions. Get to the bottom of the holiday's history in this classic episode.

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Bonus Interview: Women in Tabletop Gaming Mar 02, 2019

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In this bonus interview, we continue the conversation around women in tabletop game development with Heather O'Neill and Heather Wilson of 9th Level Games.

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Asian-American Identity Mar 01, 2019

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Friend of the show Sonam Vashi stops by to delve into the history and future of what it means to be Asian-American.

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SMNTY Classics: Mardi Gras Women Feb 27, 2019

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When people think of women and Mardi Gras, they probably imagine bare breasts and beads -- but that's certainly not the extent of women's participation in the Fat Tuesday fest. Just in time for Mardi Gras, enjoy this classic episode.

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SMNTY Classics: Are NFL Cheerleaders Being Exploited? Feb 23, 2019

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From high school to the NFL, cheerleaders face intense objectification. Learn more in this classic episode.

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No Means No the First Time Feb 22, 2019

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Dating scripts and popular media teach us that with persistence, a 'no' can be turned into a 'yes'. But no means no. The first time.

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SMNTY Classics: Drunkorexia Feb 20, 2019

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In this classic episode, we take a look back at something making headlines again lately, "drunkorexia". This term was coined in 2008 to describe people who intentionally drink on an empty stomach to "save" calories and money, but it has more serious implications for the intersection of eating disorders and substance abuse.

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SMNTY Classics: Fighting Shirley Chisholm Feb 16, 2019

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Shirley Chisholm didn't want to be known solely as the first African-American woman in U.S. Congress and to run for the Democratic nomination for president. This President's Day, let's look back at life and legacy of this Brooklyn educator ahead of her time in this classic episode.

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