This week, Nina and Sheela discuss problematic insurance, lady politicians, and graduate school advice.

Want to learn more about Hindie Rock Fest 2016? Come join Sheela and Nina in Cambridge, MA this October 14 to 15! (Nina is performing!) Tickets and details here: http://hrf2016.brownpapertickets.com.

Thanks to Ashni Dave for letting us showcase her amazing track "Honey." Give her other tunes a listen at http://ashnimusic.com.

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This week, Nina and Sheela discuss women's bodies as an intersection of culture and violence, bras as a public health and socioeconomic issue, and recommendations to wrap up your summer.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses violence against women. We recommend skipping the first twelve minutes if you need to!

Major gratitude to Boston-based Mini Dresses for letting us showcase their amazing track "Just Go." Give their other rad tunes a little love at http://minidresses.bandcamp.com.

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Nina is hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro like the boss that she is. This gave me a chance to talk to friend of the show, Purvi Patel.

We discuss anti-blackness, how it looks in our community, and why this matters.