Stuff Mom Never Told You

Latest Episodes:

Monday Mini: Misinformation and Trafficking Aug 14, 2023

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The film The Sound of Freedom is the latest in a long line of misinformation when it comes to trafficking. We talk about why it is so damaging.

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SMNTY Classics: Involuntary Celibacy Aug 12, 2023

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Who are incels, and how did they go from people searching for connection and support online to a group largely composed of male supremacists calling for and sometimes committing real-life acts of violence against women? Anney and Samantha break it down in this classic episode.

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What is KOSA and Why is it so Scary? Aug 11, 2023

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Friend of the show Joey breaks down the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and why we need to pay attention to it.

Action:

https://www.badinternetbills.com/

https://www.stopkosa.com/

https://www.noearnitact.org/

https://www.stoptherestrictact.org/

Teen Vogue article:

https://www.teenvogue.com/story/kids-online-safety-act-lgbtq-youth

Social Media Surgeon General report:

https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/sg-youth-mental-health-social-media-advisory.pdf

TikTok Series:

https://www.tiktok.com/@omarsbigsister/video/7219760562538827050

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Happy Hour #128: Specific Type of Nerdery Aug 10, 2023

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What is a nerd? Anney and Samantha discuss.

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When Fandom Hurts Aug 09, 2023

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What happens when you love something with all your heart and it hurts you? We delve into the emotional, grieving process of losing a fandom - specifically, Harry Potter - and why it hurts so much.

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Feminists Around the World: Mai Khoi Aug 08, 2023

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In the face of censorship and government surveillance, Vietnamese musician Mai Khoi kept fighting to be heard and to change things in Vietnam.

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Monday Mini: Entertain Us Aug 07, 2023

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Anney and Samantha discuss media they are enjoying, and ponder if there is something even more relaxing than cozy games.

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SMNTY Classics: "Perfect" Teeth Aug 05, 2023

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What "perfect" teeth look like depends on where in the world you are. In this classic episode, Cristen and Caroline shed light on the intersections between beauty, social status and teeth.

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Christianity and Marginalized People: Part 7.2 Aug 05, 2023

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Conversion therapy has a long, disturbing history, and it has not gone away. We dig into the intersection of religion and the queer community.

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Happy Hour #127: SMNTY Checks In Aug 03, 2023

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What is adulting, and how is SMNTY doing at it? We ask each other the dreaded question: "How are you?"

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