This week we have a new friend joining us to cohost, Becky Poole. Originally from Minnesota, Becky is a very funny and talented, comedianne, improv actor, musician, and podcaster in her own right, as well as being just overall rad! She joins Sov as they profile and discuss the much maligned voting block of white american women who can't seem to let go of their narcissist billionaire boyfriend fantasy. They have a lot of ground to cover, and being white women themselves, do tiny bit soul searching to figure out what the heck is going ladies?!

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Hosted by: Sovereign Syre and Becky Poole

script by: Sovereign Syre

Produced and Edited by: Josh Anderson

Works Cited

1. Baldwin, James. Blues for Mister Charlie. 1964.

   • A play exploring racial injustice, drawing on the term "Mister Charlie" as a representation of systemic oppression.

2. Reynolds, Malvina. It Isn’t Nice. 1967.

   • A protest song highlighting social justice themes, including references to "Mister Charlie."

3. Hurston, Zora Neale. Glossary of Harlem Slang.

   • A key text documenting African American vernacular, including terms like "Miss Ann."

4. Angelou, Maya. Sepia Fashion Show.

   • A poem addressing cultural and racial dynamics, mentioning "Miss Ann."

5. Cassell, Jonathon. Cassell's Dictionary of Slang. 2005.

   • Provides historical context for terms like "Mister Charlie" and "Miss Ann."

6. Smitherman, Geneva. Black Talk: Words and Phrases from the Hood to the Amen Corner. 1994.

   • Explores African American vernacular, including the cultural significance of "Miss Ann."

7. Davis, Angela Y. Women, Race, and Class. 1981.

   • A foundational text discussing white women's roles in systemic oppression and feminism’s historical limitations.

8. Cooper, Brittney. Eloquent Rage: A Black Feminist Discovers Her Superpower. 2018.

   • Discusses white women's complicity in upholding white supremacy through feminism.

9. Alexander, Michelle. The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness. 2010.

   • Examines systemic racism and how it intersects with social narratives around "law and order."

10. Hochschild, Arlie Russell. Strangers in Their Own Land: Anger and Mourning on the American Right. 2016.

    • Investigates the cultural and economic concerns driving conservative ideologies among white working-class communities.

11. Du Bois, W.E.B. Black Reconstruction in America. 1935.

    • Explores the roles of white women during Reconstruction and their complicity in maintaining racial hierarchies.

12. Phillips, Anne. Gender and Culture. 2010.

    • Analyzes the intersections of gender, race, and cultural expectations.

13. Media and Current Events:

    • Coverage of incidents like the Central Park birdwatching case (2020) and Emmett Till’s murder (1955) to contextualize the "Karen" archetype.

14. Pew Research Center. Political Polarization in the American Public. 2014.

    • Explores voting patterns and political alignment among demographic groups, including white women.

15. Kendzior, Sarah. The View from Flyover Country: Dispatches from the Forgotten America. 2018.

    • Provides insights into rural and working-class dynamics that inform voting behaviors.

16. Crenshaw, Kimberlé. Mapping the Margins: Intersectionality, Identity Politics, and Violence Against Women of Color. 1991.

    • Introduces the concept of intersectionality and its importance in understanding diverse experiences.

17. Lorde, Audre. Sister Outsider: Essays and Speeches. 1984.

    • Critiques the centering of white women in feminist movements and the importance of inclusive activism.