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Join your host, Sofia Vavaroutsos, in studio with co-coordinator Elizabeth Boyd to discuss the reopened abortion debate in the United States, and how to handle feeling bogged down by the news with self-care.

As well, enjoy a feminist history lesson, news stories, and artist spotlights by Gabrielle Papillon and Tegan and Sara.

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Join your host, Sofia Vavaroutsos, in studio talking about feminism in the entertainment industry. This light-hearted, summer episode will show you that you can make an impact, and have fun while you're at it. Elizabeth Boyd interviews singer-songwriter Sara Diamond about the process behind three of her songs, and her journey as a young Canadian female musician. Rukia Mire brings to the forefront some feminist news, from Canada and around the world, including an uplifting story about Canada's $10 bill.

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Welcome to the PivotCast! This episode features readings from Emily Sanford, Nikki Sheppy and Dominik Parisien. Just so you know, this episode contains a bit of strong language. Listener's discretion is advised.

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This episode was recorded and edited by Karen Y.

Welcome back to the PIVOTcast! This episode features readings from Cassidy McFadzean, Derek Mascarenhas, Laure Baudot and Juliane Okot Bitek! Just so you know, this episode contains a bit of strong language. Listener's discretion is advised.

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Sofia Vavaroutsos hosts the episode, bringing feminist news, events, and history to the table. Artist spotlights are by Sara Diamond, Feist, and Metric. Elizabeth Boyd sits down for a discussion with Abeer Khan about life as a Muslim woman in the feature story.

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Join host Sofia Vavaroutsos for an episode focused on what it's really like to work in the restaurant industry. With three interviews with women who have been sexualized on the job, Sofia dives in to how the restaurant industry is a toxic one for women, especially university-age women. And of course, there's a feminist history lesson, feminist news, and artist spotlights.

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New Wave Magazine is coming out with their spring issue in the coming weeks--so Elizabeth sat down with writers Giulia Fiaoni and Emma Buchanan on their journey writing about hidden homelessness on campus.

This episode originally aired on CJRU 1280AM in Toronto on March 26, 2019 at 4PM and was produced by Elizabeth Boyd.

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Join host and producer, Sofia Vavaroutsos, in studio this week with Elizabeth Boyd. The ladies dish out feminist news, artist spotlights, and an inspiring history lesson about Doris Anderson, as well as an unusual discussion about ABC's The Bachelor! In the big feature story, Ruhama Dechassa interviews Canadian actor Katie Douglas about her role in the film, Level 16.

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Welcome back to the PIVOTcast! This episode has readings from Nazbah Tom, Aaron Kreuter and Frances Boyle.This episode was recorded at the Tranzac Club in Toronto on January 30th 2019. Just so you know, this episode contains a bit of strong language.

This episode was recorded and edited by Karen Y.

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Welcome back to the PIVOTcast! This episode has readings from Adrian De Leon, Kern Carter and Terese Pierre.

This episode was recorded at the Tranzac Club in Toronto on February 28th 2019. Just so you know, this episode contains a bit of strong language.

This episode was recorded and edited by Karen Y.

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