Katrina Nguyen speaks to Wendy Murphy about the long overdue Equal Rights Amendment. Wendy educates listeners from the earliest inception of the Equal Rights Amendment back to the late 1800s, all the way up to 2026 where she will be litigating in federal court the validity of the Equal Rights Amendment as the rightful 28th amendment. A discussion not to be missed! You can learn more about her upcoming case at equalmeansequal.org

“Time & Attendance” is a music and conversation show about people balancing paid work and creative life. Through songs and storytelling, the show explores labor, burnout, joy, resistance, and the invisible work that keeps communities running. Hosted by a certified HR professional and devoted local music fan, Time & Attendance brings an equity-informed, feminist lens to conversations about work and creativity, while welcoming guests of all genders and backgrounds. The show centers real stories, real music, and the shared work of staying human in systems that track our time but not our worth.

Playlist

Time by Pink Floyd on Harvest (Harvest)

Climb a Magic Mountain by [unknown] on [unknown] ([unknown])

Rubicon by [unknown] on [unknown] ([unknown])

Women are often celebrated as aesthetic and voice while excluded from authorship and ownership. This show examines the economic cost of being “the face” but not the writer or producer, spotlighting music where women hold the pen and the power.

Playlist

Heart Collector by Baegod on Herwav (Herwav)

Pure by Ni’elle on Herwav (Herwav)

Waves by Honey Lane on Herwav (Herwav)

Gray by Sigrid Rosier on Herwav (Herwav)

Believe by Serena Mary on Herwav (Herwav)

Host - Margaret Malone

Interview with Rashida Saunders, author, public safety leader, and founder of Black Ember Press. We discuss Rashida's debut memoir Permission to Break and her path through writing, speaking, and community engagement. Rashida will share how she invites others to examine the cost of silence, reclaiming our voice, and how to lead with both strength and humanity.

About Rashida:

Rashida Saunders is a Portland native, public safety leader, author, and founder of Black Ember Press. With nearly two decades of service in law enforcement, she brings lived experience and grounded leadership to conversations about resilience, identity, and healing. She is the author of Permission to Break: A Memoir of Strength, Silence, and Softness, a reflection on survival, vulnerability, and reclaiming one’s voice.

About Margaret:

Margaret Malone is the host of the monthly literary radio show Bust the Canon on xray.fm, and author of the story collection People Like You, a Finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award for First Fiction & Winner of the Balcones Fiction Prize, and selected by Powell’s as one of the Northwest’s “25 Books to Read Before You Die."

Join CHIXY GUAP for "Baddies in Bass", an hour-long showcase of femme producers in the bass scene. With an emphasis on low-end frequencies, world sounds, and women's unique contributions to underground music, CHIXY guides us through some of her faves from around the globe. 

Playlist

Bump (unreleased) by CHIXY GUAP on CHIXY GUAP (CHIXY GUAP)

Flex by The Librarian on Chapter Three Records (Chapter Three Records)

HEAVEN by Surusinghe on Steel City Dance Discs (Steel City Dance Discs)

NITEVISION (ft. Pamputtae) by Bambii on Bambii (Bambii)

Get Flutey by Surusinghe on Surusinghe (Surusinghe)

Woman Yu Nice by NALA on NALA (NALA)

Leverage by Anna Morgan on 3024 Music (3024 Music)

Moonlight Raving by Sonia Calico on Sonia Calico (Sonia Calico)

Zoo Girl by M.I.A. on Island Records (Island Records)

Angel Crisis by Zora Jones on BELLYFAT (BELLYFAT)

WALK by Miss Jay & Girl Tool on Miss Jay & Girl Tool (Miss Jay & Girl Tool)

Searching by Flava D on White Label Series (White Label Series)

Can U Werk Wit That Baile Booty? (unreleased) by CHIXY GUAP on CHIXY GUAP (CHIXY GUAP)

DISTANT (Coffintexts remix) by Gaby G, Nesh, Coffintexts on Gaby G, Nesh, Coffintexts (Gaby G, Nesh, Coffintexts)

LaBlackie - Oh Uau (Rea Refix) by REA on REA (REA)

Popcaan - Silence (Nora Zion Redrum) by Nora Zion on Nora Zion (Nora Zion)

WASSUP WOE by JIALING & Kade Young on JIALING & Kade Young (JIALING & Kade Young)

Count That by SHOSH on UKF (UKF)

Splash Waterfalls (CHIXY dub) (unreleased) by CHIXY GUAP on CHIXY GUAP (CHIXY GUAP)

Prototype III by Introspekt on Tempa (Tempa)

Bittersweet by Mia Koden on Mia Koden (Mia Koden)

Moving Forward >> (Ft. Emz) by SICARIA on Backshift Sounds (Backshift Sounds)

Punk's not dead and never will be, especially with Bratmobile drummer, Molly Neuman, behind the decks. Curating a particularly PNW RIOT GRRRL set, be prepared to turn up the volume and set yourself free.

Playlist

For Love by Lush on 4AD (4AD)

Iris by The Breeders on 4AD (4AD)

Engine by Fire Party on Dischord (Dischord)

Laugh My Head Off by Babes In Toyland on Twin/Tone (Twin/Tone)

Back on 74 by Jungle on Cairola Records (Cairola Records)

Cradle the Pain by Morgan Nagler on Little Operation Records (Little Operation Records)

Growing Up In Springfield by Team Dresch on Chainsaw Records (Chainsaw Records)

Trouble With Me by Lois on K (K)

Firefly by Heavens to Betsy on Kill Rock Stars (Kill Rock Stars)

Till The Wheels Fall Off by L7 on Sub Pop (Sub Pop)

Shut Your Face by Bratmobile on Kill Rock Stars (Kill Rock Stars)

Of Ever and Now On by The Frumpies on Kill Rock Stars (Kill Rock Stars)

Go Far by Autoclave on Dischord (Dischord)

G.U.S.T.O by Emily's Sassy Lime on Emily's Sassy Lime (Emily's Sassy Lime)

Moody by ESG on 99 Records (99 Records)

Poker Party by Red Aunts on Epitaph (Epitaph)

As Does The Sun by Look Blue Go Purple on Flying Nun (Flying Nun)

An open and honest conversation about aging as a woman and all the life-things that come along with it - from continually learning about health, caring for aging parents, relationships with children, pivoting careers, any and all of it.

The fun part is - none of these women have met before.

Meet the Hosts:Mélissa Malebranche - co-host of 'Brief Recess: A Legal Podcast' on the Exactly Right Network, Mélissa is a native New Yorker and a veteran in the donor relations and development space.
Angela Womack - she's worn many hats during her career in the music industry and is currently the COO for Rock City Media Group, home of Pastor Mike Jr (Billboard-charting gospel artist with 7 consecutive #1 Singles on Billboard Gospel Airplay chart), and currently calls Portland, OR home.
Kia Walker - news and media executive producer, writer, and solopreneur now based in Portland, OR (again! Welcome home.)

Natasha Fisher, host of XRAY FM Presents: Talk to the Hand, brings on Kirsten Midura, president of Climate Curious, and founder and director of Engines For Change, for a special Amplify Women edition.

Find more episodes on the XRAY FM archives at: https://xray.fm/shows/xray-presents

Playlist

Buy You A New Attitude by Tianna Esparanza on BMG (BMG)

Good Luck, Babe! by Chappell Roan on UMG (UMG)

Chelsea O. is a musician (Stress Dolls, Urge Surfer) and radio host (BTPM The Bridge) from Buffalo, NY. Join her for this mix of amazing female and nonbinary musicians that Buffalo and Toronto have to offer.

Playlist

Ice Tea by Skye Wallace on Tiny Kingdom Music Inc (Tiny Kingdom Music Inc)

Tiger Play (Remix) by Tiny the Dream on Tiny the Dream (Tiny the Dream)

Don't Like You Anymore by Tanika Charles on Record Kicks (Record Kicks)

I Will Never Leave Your Side by Grosh on Grosh (Grosh)

Edge of the Edge by Ace of Wands on Ace of Wands (Ace of Wands)

Appleseed by Soyfruit on Soyfruit (Soyfruit)

Responsible by Urge Surfer on Angry Girl Music // Vega Vinyl (Angry Girl Music // Vega Vinyl)

In this episode, Head of Marketing Jenna LoMonaco details how ONErpm supports & helps to develop their artists’ vision, along with the company’s strategic incorporation of modern tech, and clears up misconceptions on exploitation in the industry.

About The Future of What

Founded by Music Biz President, Portia Sabin as a way to educate musicians on the realities of the music business, The Future of What Podcast has become a forum where significant voices in our industry discuss important issues of the day. Tune in as she hosts important industry figureheads and innovators alike in exciting discussions on where the music business is headed next!

More information (and more episodes!) can be found at: https://musicbiz.org/news-category/future-of-what-podcast/