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The Surprising Benefits of Journaling Oct 11, 2017

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Do you know the many mental health benefits of journaling? With journals on the rise, B&E talk with Buzzfeed's Rachel Wilkerson Miller to discuss what makes journals so beneficial.

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Pregnant in Prison Oct 06, 2017

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How should we be treating imprisoned pregnant women? Perhaps we could start by not shackling them to the hospital bed during labor.

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Problematic Faves: Judge Judy Oct 04, 2017

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Are you a fan of someone...even though you KNOW their record on feminist issues isn't exactly stellar? Today we're introducing a series profiling women we love, imperfections and all. First up? The queen of courtroom TV: Judge Judy.

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Silicon Valley Sexism, Pt 2 Sep 29, 2017

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E&B continue the conversation on why the tech world can be so hostile towards women - and what's being done about it.

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Silicon Valley Sexism, Pt 1 Sep 27, 2017

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Women continue to be drastically underrepresented in tech and are leaving the field at TWICE the rate of their male-identifying coworkers. E&B break down why this relatively young industry has a seriously old-school gender problem.

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The Problem With a Pinterest-Perfect Life Sep 22, 2017

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What happens when we strive for social media perfection in lieu of IRL connection? E&B unpack the problems with the quest for online "effortless chic" and how to flip the script.

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Women and the Trades Sep 20, 2017

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Women are underrepresented in trades like autoworking, plumbing, and welding. E&B unpack what can be done to increase representation of women in these critical fields.

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The Forgotten Black Women of Punk Rock Sep 15, 2017

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Punk rock is often thought of as a "white thing" even though it's always had roots in Black communities. Self-proclaimed riot girl, Bridget, walks us through her favorite artists and together explore the erasure of black women in punk.

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Women & White Supremacy Sep 13, 2017

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The display of white supremacy and neo-Nazism in Charlottesville demands a conversation on women's roles in perpetuating systems of oppression. E&B break things down with the help of journalist Laura Smith and entrepreneur/activist Marissa Jenae Johnson.

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Baby Powder is Killing Black Women Sep 08, 2017

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E&B look at the disturbing data around baby powder, Black women, and cancer.

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