This week, Kate and Samhita discuss Kate's viral tweet, sexual harassment in the entertainment industry and Samhita's hilarious feminist Halloween costume. Then, they are joined by Sara Benincasa, longtime comedian, writer and activist, to discuss the goal of comedy in our heightened political climate.

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Humor with Comedian Sara Benincasa

What makes you a nasty woman? Kate Harding and Samhita Mukhopadhyay, co-editors of the new Nasty Women essay collection, tackle questions about feminism, resistance, and revolution in Trump's America with notable activists and advocates. How do we maintain momentum and avoid burnout nearly one year after Election Day? How can we foster resilience and unplug when it's necessary?This podcast is a companion to the book NASTY WOMEN: Feminism, Resistance, and Revolution in Trump's America. Learn more and get your copy at: https://amzn.to/2vM2MQ2

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Need an outlet that explores sex, relationships and finding happily ever after? Macmillan Podcasts launched a new show that takes a feminist look at iconic couples and we want Feminasty listeners to know about it! Take a listen to One True Pairing today on Apple Podcasts (applepodcasts.com/otp) and follow us on Twitter @OTP_Pod.

BONUS! Introducing One True Pairing

Feminasty has ended, but the Macmillan Podcast Network has another show called When To Jump that we think our fans will love. Host Mike Lewis interviews Brenda Berkman, a woman who used her law degree to successfully sue the city and become the first women firefighter in New York City.

Listen to the When to Jump Podcast on Apple Podcasts (applepodcasts.com/WhentoJump) or wherever you get your podcasts.

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BONUS! Brenda Berkman, New York City's First Woman Fightfighter

This week, Kate and Samhita talk all things anger with Soraya Chemaly, director of the Women's Media Center and author of the upcoming book, "Rage Becomes Her." How do women and minorities use anger differently in a patriarchal society? Soraya explains it all. 

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Anger with Activist Soraya Chemaly

This episode features Zerlina Maxell in conversation with Samhita. They discuss how Hillary Clinton's campaign had more black women on staff than any other campaign in history, why white women  being angry brings unification and how sexual assault accusations might be the downfall of Trump. Then, Kate discusses an organization that empowers young feminists to visualize and pursue their goals.

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Humor with Comedian Sara Benincasa

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