McMahon and Rollins

Send us a textHosts Mandy Griffin and Katie Swalwell discuss the importance of white women recognizing their role in activism and learning from communities with long-standing vulnerabilities. They critique systemic issues and figures such as Pete Buttigieg's inadequate political responses, and dive into the problematic policies and actions of Trump's administration, focusing on the misguided efforts of officials in education and agriculture sectors. The episode concludes with a call to understand the historical context and influence of white Christian nationalism in shaping these systemic issues.00:43 Reflections on Marginalized Communities03:29 Toxic Positivity vs. Despair05:38 Frustration with Democratic Leadership12:01 The Role of the Department of Education23:42 Tariffs and Their Impact31:30 Economic Impact of Avian Flu on Poultry Farmers44:27 The Reality of Mass Deportations and Agriculture47:26 Trump's Nominee for Surgeon General: Jeanette Neshewat52:09 Upcoming Topics and Future Discussions

Send us a textIn this episode, we grapple with balancing staying informed without falling into despair from constant news consumption. We then delve into the roles of Trump's nominated cabinet members such as Linda McMahon for Secretary of Education and Brooke Rollins for Secretary of Agriculture, scrutinizing their qualifications, histories, and the potential impacts of their appointments on education and agriculture policies in the U.S. The discussion covers issues like tariff implications, agricultural labor reliance on undocumented workers, and the broader consequences on food supply and farming subsidies.00:00 Introduction and Catching Up00:28 Balancing News Consumption and Mental Health04:20 Impact of Cabinet Members on Daily Life05:53 Linda McMahon's Background and Role12:50 Brooke Rollins and Agricultural Policies18:13 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Send us a textFour years later...what did white women do this presidential election cycle? The unsurprising results are in.

Send us a textTrad wife run-down. Where does the movement come from, how has it evolved, does it have a political agenda, are we, as feminists, wrong to criticize it? Let's talk!

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Send us a textDebbie Reese is a Nambé Pueblo scholar and educator. Dr. Reese founded American Indians in Children's Literature, which analyzes representations of Native and Indigenous peoples in children's literature. She co-edited a young adult adaptation of An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States with Jean Mendoza in 2019.American Indians In Children's Literature Blog

Send us a textInterview with Leah Slick-Driscoll. Leah is a member of the Meskwaki Nation of Iowa (Sac and Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa) and is also Winnebago from Nebraska. She received her B.A.s in History and Social Studies Education from the University of Iowa in 2009. She received her M.A. in Social Studies Education from the University of Iowa in 2014. She is honored to teach 9-12th grade social studies at the Meskwaki Settlement School since 2009. She has 7 children and two grandchildren. She has a passion for Native American history and Indigenous Studies. She loves to research and get involved in issues that affect Native American people today, and to give her students opportunities to research and be a part in solving these issues.

Send us a textWeighing in on the Katie Britt response to the SOTU address and how she ties in to weaponized white motherhood

Send us a textWhile we all realize the latest Alabama ruling on IVF is a reproductive rights issue, we may not have thought through the deeper issues of intersectional feminism that run through this controversy. Today we're discussing how white women are showing up in very white-womany ways for IVF.