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Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.

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Atlanta, GA

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Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.

Language:

English

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HowStuffWorks.com One Capital City Plaza 3350 Peachtree Road, Suite 1500 Atlanta, GA 30326 404-760-4729


Episodes
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Monday Mini: Boomer Women and the Manosphere

5/5/2025
There's been a lot of discussion in recent times around young people and the manosphere. But what about how it is impacting older generations, especially women? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:27:12

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The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 3

5/3/2025
The Path. In the aftermath of Jackson being devastated and the death of a beloved character, Ellie sets her sights on getting justice. Council meetings, unexpected allies, a new group and a new city all lay the groundwork for a new path. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:49

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SMNTY Classics: The Importance of Feminist Works

5/2/2025
In this classic episode, the SMNTY team announces the mysterious project we've been working on (spoiler alert, it's a book), while discussing the importance of feminist works and why it is especially critical to pay attention to the recent wave of book bans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:30:28

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Happy Hour #166: This is the May

5/1/2025
It's the most nerdiest time of the year! May is the month of many Star Wars based celebrations and anniversaries, some more official than others. We kick off the festivities with a discussion about trusting someone to be open about what you love, and to be "too much". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:13:50

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The Radical Extremist Ideology of Evie Magazine

4/30/2025
On the face of it, Evie magazine appears to be a publication aimed towards women focusing on things like relationships and pop culture. However, digging deeper reveals an extremist conservative ideology. Bridget Todd joins us to break it down and discuss why it matters. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:59

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Feminists Around the World: Shantasha Naomi Laing

4/29/2025
Today we're highlighting Shantasha Naomi Laing's poetry book "Not A Monolith: Poems and Musings of a Black Woman". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:08:50

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Monday Mini: When Media Makes You Cry

4/28/2025
Good media can truly move us, and allow us space for catharsis and experience shared vulnerability. Science indicates there a lot of pros to this - and some cons. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:09:19

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The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 2

4/26/2025
Through the Valley. Monumental decisions are made that forever change the course of our characters and story. Things quickly unravel as Jackson is attacked and losses are sustained. Every path has a price. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:01:01

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Female Firsts: Hide Hyodo Shimizu

4/25/2025
Yves joins us to unpack the life and achievements of Hide Hyodo Shimizu, a Japanese Canadian woman dedicated to education and voting rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:30:54

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Happy Hour #165: The Family Balancing Act

4/24/2025
In our current polarized environment, a lot of us are struggling with how to deal with family and friends we don't agree with, especially with misinformation, disinformation and backsliding. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:18:11

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SMNTY Classics: What's Up With Youtube?

4/23/2025
From humble beginnings as a dating website to one of the largest platforms in the world, YouTube has experienced a meteoric rise. However, that rise is not without issues. We comment on the comments, sexism, advertising, creators, recent controversies, and the general ecosystem of YouTube in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:44:19

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Fictional Women Around the World: Yelena Belova

4/22/2025
Yelena Belova doesn't want to be a hero, but she became one with her own poses and general vibe. Her bond with Natasha Romanoff continues to guide many of her actions and her goals. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:10:00

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Monday Mini: The Benefits of Happy News

4/21/2025
Sometimes we hesitate to share happy news in dark times, but science tells us it is not only healthy to share, it's healthy to receive it! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:12:02

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The Last of Us Part 2 Special: Episode 1

4/19/2025
Future Days. We return with our Last of Us reaction miniseries for season two! New characters, new enemies, more trauma, more drama and a rift between Ellie and Joel. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:10

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Women, Taxes and Tariffs

4/18/2025
With Tax day and the onslaught of tariffs in the US, Anney and Samantha dig into sexism embedded in the tax code, pink taxes and pink tariffs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:31:02

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Happy Hour #164: In our Easter Best

4/17/2025
As Easter approaches, Anney and Samantha dig into a basket of Easter memories around food and traditions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:09:35

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SMNTY Classics: #Women and #History

4/16/2025
Since their debut as a social media tool, hashtags have fundamentally changed how we think about and use technology, our vocabulary and our activism. In this classic episode, we delve into the history and impact of hashtags, especially when it comes to women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:41:42

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Feminists Around the World: Ann Allen Shockley

4/15/2025
Author, librarian and activist Ann Allen Shockley has been influential in elevating Black works in libraries, and is a groundbreaking author. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:11:49

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Monday Mini: How Job Cuts at the CDC Hurt Women

4/14/2025
A wave of job cuts in the US hit health agencies hard, especially those that impact women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:09:50

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SMNTY Classics: SMNTY Sets Some Boundaries

4/12/2025
What are healthy boundaries and how do we set them? How does boundary-setting look for women and other marginalized communities? We dig into the research of boundaries in all aspects of our lives, why they can be hard to maintain, tips for setting them, and the importance of respecting them in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:30