Opinionated

All about pussies this week! Who gets to control them? Do they really shut down when raped? Is it cool to treat women as some irritating obstacle between you and pussy? And when is it appropriate for pussies to riot? (Answer: whenever they want.) Surprisingly, zero cat talk, for which we will make up next week.

Michael Brooks comes on to explore the question of whether the Paul Ryan pick means Mitt Romney wants to lose. Samhita and Amanda discuss why people forgive male comedians a lot more for casual racism than female ones. Plus: Why atheism is going to stall out if atheists don't start getting more intersectional. 

Baratunde Thurston joins the podcast to talk about race, the election, and assorted nonsense. Samhita and Amanda discuss the shooting in Wisconsin and wonder when is a good time to talk about gun control. Also, a new #femquery.

Zerlina Maxwell comes on the show to talk about Romney's parade of gaffes, as well as his fancy dancing horse he claims to have practically forgotten he owns. She stays on to talk Olympics and explain some of the finer points of gymnastics. Also: Amanda and Samhita play the part of feminist art critics. 

Women are trying to find female friends though online "dating". This might be a better idea than it seems on the surface. After the horrible tragedy in Aurora, Colorado, calls to reinstate stricter gun control are being ignored. But there's a reason the first black President can't be outspoken on gun control. Lots of great #femquery this week, including discussion of the gag order on a 17-year-old rape victim.

Samhita has finally watched "Girls", just in time to talk about the Anna Holmes piece in the New Yorker about the show and the realities of female friendship. Frank Ocean shares his story about loving a man, and Amanda and Samhita are stoked about his story and his upcoming album. Plus, a new #femquery tackles an old question. 

Samhita and Amanda bring on Ann Friedman, beloved editor and Tumblr genius, to discuss how busy we are all the time. Or are we actually just farting into the couch and making excuses to our friends for why we can't go out? Samhita rubs shoulders with the rich and powerful, and has to take a long shower to wash it off, and Amanda gets a little overexcited at the idea of everyone getting to see a doctor.

Jamie and Allison from "Citizen Radio" brought on Amanda and Samhita for an hour+ discussion about the Supreme Court, lady stuff, pick-up artists, and, of course, cats. This podcast is being broadcast over both feeds, so if you haven't checked out Citizen Radio, do so now!

Who knew a sneaker could be so racist? Samhita and Amanda investigate. A rape scene in an upcoming video game points to some larger problems with sexism in video games and in the general world of geek. Michigan legislators fear that giant, man-eating vaginas will kill them in their sleep. Also: Are feminism and chivalry compatible?

Samhita and Amanda discuss the season finale of Mad Men, and the problem that arises when one of the most feminist shows on TV has a race-fail. Turns out that women love the internet and computers and tablet and phones, and in greater numbers than men. And why is it that Republicans in West Virginia are perfectly happy getting their daily dose of hate from a middle schooler?