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Is there a female equivalent to a bachelor? Jun 16, 2010

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The term "bachelor" is commonly applied to single men, but is there a satisfactory female equivalent? Molly and Cristen discuss various terms that have been used to describe single women over the years -- and if they measure up -- in this episode.

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Do men go through menopause? Jun 14, 2010

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Doctors have identified a condition called andropause that affects middle-aged men's moods and hormone levels. It's sometimes referred to as "male menopause," but is that really an accurate description? Molly and Cristen investigate in this episode.

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Where are the women of Wall Street? Jun 09, 2010

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If there were more women on Wall Street, would the financial crisis have happened? Are women more suited to the world of finance than men, or less? Molly and Cristen explore these questions and the role of American women in finance in this episode.

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Can educating girls save Guatemala? Jun 07, 2010

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Inspired by the Stuff You Should Know guys' recent podcasts on Cooperative for Education and breaking the cycle of poverty in Guatemala, Molly and Cristen explore why education is so important in Guatemala -- especially for girls.

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Can men and women really be friends? Jun 02, 2010

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Popular culture would suggest that heterosexual men and women can't have purely platonic relationships, but is this claim really valid? Molly and Cristen take a closer look at cross-sex friendships in this episode.

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Is autism underdiagnosed in girls? May 31, 2010

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Autistic spectrum disorders are typically associated with boys, a fact which may make it harder for girls with autism to be diagnosed properly. In this episode, Molly and Cristen define autism and discuss how it manifests differently in boys and girls.

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Are men or women better drivers? May 26, 2010

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In today's episode, Molly and Cristen tackle one of the biggest gender stereotypes out there: Men are better drivers than women.

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Boob Politics: The Cleavage Issue May 24, 2010

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There's been a lot of breast-related news lately, from a controversial bra ad to a popular Internet meme. What's the big deal about boobs? Molly and Cristen explore the history, politics and symbolism of breasts in this episode.

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What is male studies? May 19, 2010

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Although men's studies is already an established academic discipline, a new discipline has recently emerged that aims to focus exclusively on the male gender. Molly and Cristen explore what makes male studies so different from men's in this episode.

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The Not-So-Skimpy History of the Bikini May 17, 2010

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Although they're ubiquitous on today's beaches, bikinis are a far cry from the modest, cumbersome swimming costumes women used to wear. Molly and Cristen discuss the history and feminist implications of the world's skimpiest swimwear in this episode.

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