The Femsplainers Podcast

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From Vogue & Park Avenue to Prison Oct 27, 2020

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Lady Barbara Amiel Black had it all, until she didn't. She joins Danielle & Caitlin Flanagan to discuss her brutally honest new memoir, "Friends & Enemies."

Melania & Me Part Two: "The Trumps Ruined My Life" Oct 20, 2020

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Author Stephanie Winston Wolkoff reveals to Danielle and co-splainer Julia Ioffe why she decided to record -- and release -- damaging personal conversations with the First Lady. PLUS: The rivalry with Ivanka, and more.

Melania & Me Part One Oct 13, 2020

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From Obscure Catalogue Model to Vogue Cover Girl. "Melania didn't really have friends." "She knew what she was getting in Donald." Author Stephanie Winston Wolkoff spills the tea on her 15-year friendship with the First Lady to Danielle and co-splainer Julia Ioffe of GQ.

Dead Broke Dads Oct 06, 2020

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Actor Greg Ellis has gone from battling pirate Jack Sparrow in the movies to fighting for father's rights. Following his own heartbreaking custody battle, Greg reveals to Danielle & co-splainer Caitlin Flanagan just what a horror show our family court system has become for men.

Why Mean, Obnoxious People Lose Sep 29, 2020

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Turns out being nice is a better evolutionary strategy than being a jerk, according to Vanessa Woods, co-author with Brian Hare of the bestselling, The Genius of Dogs. She joins Danielle & Irshad Manji to discuss their latest book, Survival of the Friendliest (Spoiler: We can learn a lot from dogs.)

Why You're Not Meeting Prince Charming Sep 22, 2020

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Covid sure makes dating difficult -- but it might offer the perfect chance to review and improve your love game. Dating coach Evan Mark Katz reveals the common mistakes made by otherwise successful single women. PLUS: Danielle & Meghan Cox Gurdon air their dispute over the controversial film "Cuties."

The Unexpected Gift of Covid Sep 15, 2020

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How the Pandemic Has Transformed Childhood. Despite being holed up and doing classwork via Zoom, boredom has helped kids grow and gain independence through the pandemic, according to our guest Lenore Skenazy, founder of the Let Grow Foundation. Meghan Cox Gurdon joins Danielle as co-splainer to discuss surprising findings of new research.

Bonfire of the Insanities with Bari Weiss Sep 08, 2020

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The brilliant ex-NYT's journalist joins Danielle & co-splainer Caitlin Flanagan for a lively, gossipy, and provocative season opener.

The Madwoman and the Roomba with Sandra Tsing Loh Aug 04, 2020

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Best-selling author Sandra Tsing Loh wonders why her journey through middle-age is defined by clutter and dead mice rather than sandy beaches and luxury cruises. She urges Danielle and co-splainer Meghan Cox Gurdon to explore their inner goddesses, who may turn out to be named Karen.

Has #MeToo Become Just Another Puritanical Moral Panic? Jul 29, 2020

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Author and Nation contributor JoAnn Wypijewski joins Danielle and co-splainer Emily Yoffe to discuss how the movement simplifies the complexity of sexual politics into good and evil. PLUS: Emily offers her guide to the "taxonomy of cancellation."

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