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SMNTY Classics: Where did the crazy cat lady stereotype come from? Aug 10, 2026

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Why do we associate cats with crazy old ladies? What's the historical relationship between women and cats, and why do popes hate cats? Could bacteria in cat poop make people crazy? Join Caroline and Cristen as they answer these questions and more in this classic episode.

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SMNTY Classics Redux: E. Jean Carroll Aug 08, 2026

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The fabulous author and journalist E. Jean Carroll joins us to talk about her lawsuits against Donald Trump, her book 'Not my Type: One Woman vs. a President' and the power of laughter. We're bringing this classic back with an important and joyful update.

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Disability Organizations (Part 1) Aug 07, 2026

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In our continuing look at organizations fighting for our rights in the US, we focus in on disability organizations, starting with the East coast.

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Happy Hour #232: The Horror (Movies) Aug 06, 2026

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2026 has already been a banner year for horror movies. Anney unpacks why this might be, with a few examples.

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The Witchy Legend of Cat Nights Aug 05, 2026

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According to legend, witches could transform into cats during August but not without risk. Anney and Samantha delve into the history of the connection between women, cats and witches, and the lore surrounding cat nights.

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Activists Around the World: Segenet Kelemu Aug 04, 2026

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Today we delve into the works of Ethiopian scientist, molecular plant pathologist Segenet Kelemu.

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SMNTY Classics: Dr. Pragati Singh Aug 03, 2026

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In this classic, we check back in on Dr. Pragati Singh, health professional and the founder of Indian Aces, the Indian subcontinent's first support group for asexual people.

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SMNTY Classics: Soups are for Girls? Aug 01, 2026

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Many of us associate soup with comfort and cooler weather. However, soup is not immune to society's determination to gender everything. We dig into the history, the marketing and the arguments about why this is in this classic.

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Book Club: Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space Jul 31, 2026

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Fairy tales are as old as time, moralistic stories that have influenced our understanding of the world, and not always for the better. Amanda Leduc's 2020 novel Disfigured: On Fairy Tales, Disability, and Making Space explores the power of fairy tales and their historically problematic depiction of disability.

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Happy Hour #231: SMNTY Welcomes Reema! Jul 30, 2026

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Super Producer Reema joins us for a very special get-to-know you happy hour! We ask hard-hitting questions about trees and Sex and the City.

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