Jen the Libertarian

This one is a bit of a hodgepodge inspired by the upcoming third annual Women's March. I talk about my thoughts on feminism, the first Women's March, protesting, and the insane "controversy" that happened to my friend Nancy

Recorded 1/13 which means yes there will be a follow up addressing everything that has happened since then

Ah yes, the monologue heard 'round the political world. Since everyone and their bestie has written pieces / threads either praising or destroying the monologue and since I found the full text I thought I'd give my thoughts.

Here's the text if you don't believe me that this thing is nuts - https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/tucker-carlson-mitt-romney-supports-the-status-quo-but-for-everyone-else-its-infuriating

Yes this has already started. Might as well start discussing / pushing back on it yes?

Link to The Atlantic piece - https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/01/elizabeth-warren-unpopular-it-depends-who-you-ask/579247/

The government is still shut down (for now) but 2019 is officially open for business. I discuss the Louis C.K. "controversy, Warren officially making it official, Bernie's problematic 2016 campaign, Mitten's op-ed, and AOC's dance dance revolution.

Mitt's op-ed (if you really want to) - https://wapo.st/2EZXea8?tid=ss_mail&utm_term=.2f5e32d00c40

I discuss a (admittedly older) piece from Megan Murphy on the topic of sex and feminism and the patriarchy and why 3rd / 4th wave feminism needs to chill the hell out.

Link to the piece in question - https://www.feministcurrent.com/2012/08/29/facials-feminism-performance-on-fking-men-in-a-patriarchy/

It's Libertarian Christmas y'all! So much has happened since I recoded last. That was Thursday afternoon. I chat about the ongoing response to the Syrian / Afghan troop withdrawal, The Slats, and various other Libertarian Christmas goodies

So here's my usual weekly roundup - if there ever was a week where you just had to pick a time and mash the record button....

I give my thoughts on the (maybe) government shutdown, the bump stock ban, First Step actually being voted on and passing, the Syrian pullout (!), Slat shenanigans, and the Remain In Mexico plan

Recorded on 12/20 around 3:30pm

I talk about the December 2018 The Atlantic cover piece on What Is Going On With The Kids Nowadays, in this instance in regards to sex / romantic relationships. Obviously I have thoughts on the topic....

Link to the Atlantic piece "The Sex Recession" - https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/12/the-sex-recession/573949/

Whew. There were quite a few things to discuss this week. I go though the Keven Hart and Kyler Murphy twitter controversies (and Mika), how Kavanaugh let the Right and the Left down, the dumbass tech hearings, Tablet's piece on the Women's March, a potential government shutdown, and The Weekly Standard getting shut down.

Link to the Tablet piece (GO READ IT PEOPLE) - https://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-news-and-politics/276694/is-the-womens-march-melting-down

Recorded 12/14 around 4pm because you have to notate these things now

It's been a not catastrophic news week but we still have stuff to discuss! There has been much talk about online censorship both wanted and unwanted. Also one George HW Bush passed and did you know there are riots in Paris?

*yes I know I called tumblr twitter a few times and told the Iraq - Kuwait story backwards y’all be messing up at your jobs too*

The mentioned Reason Woodchipper Story - https://reason.com/blog/2015/06/19/government-stifles-speech