Dive into season two of Getting InCUESive as we celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month by talking about what we’re experiencing in the midst of COVID-19 and how we’re coping. We are joined by speakers Missy Costell, Lindsay Erickson, Steven Licardi, and Louis Marzella who all share their personal perspectives on mental, physical, social, spiritual and emotional wellbeing in this time. Lean in and let’s get InCUESive, take two!

Lean into the season finale of Getting InCUESive with linguist Jessica Holtz and aspiring journalist Katie Olivencia as we explore the language of rape culture. This episode offers a micro and macro perspective of how rape culture is impacted by language and linguistics. Taking both an interpersonal and mass media perspective, we explore how rape culture is communicated on multiple platforms.

This riveting conversation with Jas Luna explores the roots of Chicana feminism, local and national political activism, and the beauty of Hispanic culture. We dive into the presence of violence in and against Mexican communities and how we can work towards liberation and equitable futures for all in spite of colonialism and white supremacy.

Listen and learn about the wild world of drag with king Makon Mayhem! We explore the manipulation of gender expressions, violence in the LGBTQIA+ community, and what the drag scene is like on Long Island. Lean in and get InCUESive!

Tune in as Dena discusses holding abusers accountable with artist and Muñeca Arthouse owner Jessica Valentin aka RatGrrl! This episode focuses on the contentious question of how we separate art from the artist. Jess uses her experience on Long Island to create art rooted firmly in intersectional feminism.

Lean into a dynamic conversation with Mira Mariah aka loud feminist GirlKnewYork about consent language, identity, rape culture, and toxic relationship traits. We explore her personal experiences with rape culture growing up on Long Island and how her current work as a tattoo artist, stylist, social influencer & mother aid to create safer spaces for women & femme bodies. To purchase GirlKnewYork merch, check out her website www.girlknewyork.com.

Hop in on a conversation with photojournalist, scientist and artist Erica Cirino about ecological crisis and its intersections with rape culture on a global level! This episode takes you on a journey through Erica’s experience in the pollution prevention field, a parallel universe to rape culture prevention. To learn more about Erica’s work, check out her website at www.ericacirino.com.

Join us as Evan Kato speaks on masculinity, self-care, and gender expressions & expectations! We discuss leading conversations about social change in the world of retail, how capitalism impacts us on day-to-day basis and ways to navigate the world using kindness and acceptance. How does this all relate to rape culture? Listen to find out!

And now back to our regularly schedule programming! Listen to a quick update on why Getting InCUESive took a brief hiatus, where CUES is going this year and how you can show your support to end rape culture! With Sexual Assault Awareness Month well underway, learn how you can make a difference in your community. Lean in and get inCUESive!

Dive into the dynamics of healthy, unhealthy and abusive relationships with Liana! Learn about the different forms of rape culture and just how normalized toxic behaviors can be. We dicuss accountability, cancel culture, and ways to deconstruct power-based violence on local level. Lean in and get inCUESive!