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February 23, 2021The She-cession Crisis: Policy Meets Reality
On this bonus episode of Skimm This, we're following up our interview with Vice President Kamala Harris by diving into a topic that's been on our minds for a while now: the “she-cession,” a.k.a. how women have been impacted by the economic recession caused by the pandemic.
First up: We’ll hear how about the difficulties two Skimm’rs are facing juggling parenting and work.
Then: Our expert guests put those stories in context and share some of the other experiences they’re hearing about around the country.
Next: The panel reacts to the White House’s COVID relief proposal and discusses the difference between “band-aid” solutions and long-term economic reform.
Later: We’ll discuss the importance of paid family leave and whether a $15 minimum wage will get women back to work.
Finally: Our guests share advice and strategies for changing workplace policies to benefit parents.
Want to share your she-cession story? Email us at [email protected]. Or call and leave us a voicemail at (646) 461-6470.

On this episode, you’ll hear from:
Cherita Ellens, CEO, Women Employed
Kathryn Edwards, labor market economist, the RAND Corporation
Skimm'r Faith
Skimm'r Bergen
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28 min
February 18, 2021Out of This World: Extreme Weather and a Mars Expedition
First up: We’ll break down how one of America’s largest states was brought to its knees by a freak winter storm, and why most of the rest of the country has been so cold.
Then: We’re bringing you the latest on stories from Australia, Tokyo...and at Walmart...and giving you the context on why they matter.
Next: We saw a lot of COVID-related headlines this week. To clear the noise on what’s going on with the pandemic, we phoned a friend. A doctor friend.
ICYMI: “Vaccine passports” might be coming to a country near you. We’ll tell you the arguments for and against so you can decide for yourself.
Later: We’ll break down WTF Clubhouse is... in 60 seconds.
Finally: We’re taking a breaking from these earthly matters to tell you why everyone’s paying attention to Mars.
On this episode, you’ll hear from:
Stef Cantu, Texas resident
Tayhlor Coleman, Texas resident
Dr. Krutika Kuppalli, assistant professor of medicine, Medical University of South Carolina
Mallory Brooke, owner and chief meteorologist, Nor’easter Weather Consulting
Chloe Sackier, EDL systems engineer, NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory
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32 min
February 11, 2021VP Harris on the She-cession
First up: Women are being pushed out of the workforce at an alarming rate. We interviewed Vice President Kamala Harris to learn how the next COVID relief bill could provide women with some relief.
Then: We’re bringing you three headlines – Trump’s Impeachment trial, the rise in hate acts against Asian Americans, and a microchip shortage – and breaking down the context on why they matter.
Next: More than a year into the pandemic, COVID long-haulers (aka people who’ve shown symptoms for weeks or months after having COVID) are still struggling to receive adequate medical care. We’ll talk to two long-haulers and a doctor about why this group of patients is having a hard time getting the attention they need.
ICYMI: We’ll tell you why a cryptocurrency that started as a joke may have the last laugh...in 60 seconds. Thanks, Elon Musk.
Later: Get ready to mark your calendars, because tax season is here. In all seriousness, you’ve gotta do your taxes at some point. Don’t worry, we’ll break down what you need to know???
Finally: We’ll fact-check some pretty uncool statements from the guy running the Tokyo Olympics.

If you’ve been impacted by the “she-cession” we talked about on today’s show, we want to hear your story. Click here to share. Or call and leave us a voicemail at (646) 461-6470.

On this episode, you’ll hear from:
Vice President Kamala Harris
Chelsea Alionar, COVID long-hauler
Asia Durr, WNBA athlete and COVID long-hauler
Dr. Monica L. Lypson, professor, The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Kesha JonTae, The Millennial Tax Expert
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Skimm'd by Alex Carr, Justine Davie, and Luke Vargas. With additional support from Peter Bonaventure and Ciara Long.

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43 min
February 08, 2021Skimm Special: Mindfulness Over Matter
ICYMI, the last year has been stressful. But we can’t just unplug, wait a few seconds, and hope that everything returns to "normal" again. No matter how much we might want to.

That's why today, we're gonna dig into something that’s been generating a lot of buzz over the last few months: mindfulness.

First: We’ll hear from a Skimm’r who has used mindfulness to get through some tough moments – at home and in the classroom.

Then: It’s time to dig into the science. As in: What even is mindfulness? Why is everyone telling me how great it is? And, is there any actual evidence that it works?

Later: We’ll explore how mindfulness can help us stay engaged with the world around us.

Finally: What better way to wrap things up than by talking tips, techniques, and ways to apply mindfulness to improve our day-to-day?

On this episode, you’ll hear from:
Jennifer Hutchins, middle school English teacher and mindfulness practitioner
Dr. Tara Brach, clinical psychologist, author, “Radical Compassion: Learning to Love Yourself and Your World with the Practice of R.A.I.N.”
Bea Arthur, psychotherapist and CEO, The Difference
Jaclyn London, MS, RD, Head of Nutrition & Wellness, WW (Weight Watchers Reimagined)
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Skimm'd by Justine Davie, Ciara Long, Elizabeth Smith, and Luke Vargas. With additional support from Peter Bonaventure.

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21 min
February 04, 2021Super Bowl, Superspreader?
First up: We’ll ask an expert about whether we should be picky about which COVID vaccine we get, and break down why the COVID vaccines haven’t been distributed equitably so far.
Then: While the NFL is hoping for a safe Super Bowl on the field, doctors are more worried about the fans at home, and are hoping Sunday’s watch parties doesn’t turn into a public health nightmare.
Next: We’re bringing you three headlines – from the US-Mexico border, Canada, and India – and breaking down the context on why they matter.
ICYMI: Some big changes went down this week in Myanmar. We’ll tell you what happened and what’s next...in 60 seconds.
Later: Did the Gamestop madness from last week make you feel like you missed out? We’ll explain the differences between trading and investing. And why you don’t need to make a Reddit account to make money.
Finally: Do you miss airplane wine? We’ve got the thing for you!
On this episode, you’ll hear from:
Rhiannon Walker, NFL reporter, The Athletic
Stacy R., finance editor for Skimm Money
Sabrina A. Assoumou, attending physician, Boston Medical Center
Chasity Cooper, communication strategist and wine journalist (Insta)
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28 min
January 28, 2021Straining to Make Sense of it All
First up: By now you’ve probably heard about some new strains of COVID-19… that kinda sound like spy names. Meet B117, B1351, and P-1. And some bad news: they’re potentially more harmful. We’ll break down what we know so far about how to protect yourself, and whether the vaccines will still be effective against them. (0:58)
Then: This week, all eyes were on...GameStop. And no, that isn’t a typo. We’ll tell you why a lot of people on Reddit have made waves in the stock market. (8:58)
ICYMI: Former President Trump’s second impeachment trial kicks off soon. We’ll tell you what to expect. (11:43)
Next: President Biden repealed former President Trump’s ban on transgender Americans serving in the military. While that’s happening at the federal level, we’ll tell you why you need to keep your eye on legislation on the local level. (14:07)
Later: Protests have broken out all over Russia. We’ll tell you why one man’s return has caused thousands to hit the streets. (18:33)
Finally: We’re helping you Skimm your schedule. Because there are a ton of meetings that could have been emails, right? (23:59)
On this episode, you’ll hear from:
Dr. Amber D’Souza, professor of epidemiology, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Chase Strangio, deputy director for transgender justice, the ACLU's LGBT & HIV Project
Anna Borshchevskaya, senior fellow for Russia, The Washington Institute for Near East Policy
Dr. Kristen Shockley, associate professor of Industrial and Organizational Psychology at the University of Georgia.
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31 min
January 21, 2021Clocking In: Biden Gets to Work
First up: Before handing over the keys to the White House, President Trump made some final moves in office that could have a lasting impact. We’ll Skimm his final acts, from presidential pardons to foreign policy pivots.
Then: President Biden jumped right into the Oval on Wednesday to start rolling out his agenda. We’ll break down what he’s already done in office and what you can keep an eye out for next.
ICYMI: If you watched Wednesday's inauguration, you probably noticed thousands of National Guard troops stationed all over DC. We spoke to an expert about whether added security is here to stay and how Biden could take on the domestic terror threat.
Finally: We’re helping you Skimm your passwords. Seriously.
On this episode, you’ll hear from:
Brian J. Gerber, director of the emergency management and homeland security program, Arizona State University
Steffanie A.K. Schilling, cybersecurity education and awareness expert
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30 min
January 14, 2021New Year, New You, New Impeachment
First up: President Trump is now the first president to be impeached twice. We’ll tell you what happened this week and what to expect from a Senate trial. (:54)
Then: It’s been more than a week since the attack on the U.S. Capitol, but the ripple effects are still being felt. We’ll break down last week’s security failure and look at what’s being done to stop something like this from happening again. (4:26)
Quickly: The federal government has announced some big changes to the COVID-19 vaccine rollout policy. We’ll skimm what’s new … in 60 seconds. (11:42)
ICYMI: 140,000 jobs were lost in the last month, and they were all held by women. We’ll explain how the fallout from this past recession disproportionately affects women. (14:01)
Later: Let’s skimm your resume! We spoke to a career expert to break down how to put your best professional self forward on paper. (19:23)
Finally: We’ve got a recap of the hottest (and strangest) tech coming out of the Consumer Electronics Show. Any takers for a $1,000 machine that makes margaritas and ice cream?! (29:20)
PS: Want to tune up your own resume? Join TopResume's career expert, Amanda Augustine, for a free webinar and Q&A next week to learn the New Resume Rules for the New Year.

On this episode, you’ll hear from:
Jvette Klausen, professor of politics, Brandeis University
Brette Steele, director of prevention and national security, McCain Institute
Kathryn Edwards, economist, RAND Corporation
Yeerang Jang, Skimm’r
Carolyn Nieberding, Skimm’r
Amanda Augustine, career expert, TopResume
Heather Kelly, technology reporter, The Washington Post
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36 min
January 07, 2021How It Ended: Chaos in Congress
Welcome to Skimm This. Here’s what we’re covering this week:
First up: In D.C., as Congress gathered to certify President-elect Joe Biden's presidential win, a mob of Trump supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol. We’ll break down what happened on Wednesday.
Then: All eyes were on Georgia this week. We’ll tell you what Democrats winning both Senate seats there means for the Biden administration.
ICYMI: The COVID-19 vaccine rollout hasn’t been going according to plan. We’ll explain the holdup in getting vaccines into people’s arms.
Later: Iran made a major announcement this week: they’re enriching their uranium to 20% purity. We won’t give you a chemistry lesson, but we will tell you why this matters and what this means for U.S. diplomacy moving forward.
Finally: Is your fridge a hot mess after the holidays? We’ll speak to an expert to help you Skimm your fridge…so you can finally find your ketchup again.
Fun fact: "Betriebsblindheit" is German for "business blindness." Basically, something you do over and over without questioning. Click here to fill out our podcast survey.

On this episode, you’ll hear from:
Josh Michaud, associate director for global health policy, Kaiser Family Foundation
Leah Askarinam, editor-in-chief, National Journal’s The Hotline
Holly Dagres, non-resident fellow, the Atlantic Council
Rachel Gurjar, chef, recipe developer, and food writer (IG)
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Skimm'd by Alex Carr, Justine Davie, and Luke Vargas. With additional support from Peter Bonaventure and Ciara Long.

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33 min
December 30, 20202020's Big Breakthroughs
We all know 2020 has been a year. And while we may remember it as the year we started matching our facemasks to our sweatpants… it turns out 2020 can be remembered for a lot more than that. This week we’re looking back at the major developments that happened this year in medicine, foreign policy, and entertainment.
First up: It turns out COVID vaccines are not just a turning point for ending the pandemic, but also for fighting things like cancer and heart disease. We’ll break down this year’s medical breakthroughs.
Then: 2020 has been the year of global protests. Specifically, female-led global protests. We’ll explain the positive changes happening in Belarus, Sudan, and Poland, and why they could be a good sign for the future.
Finally: Anyone else miss going to the movies? We sure do. And so does the entertainment industry. We’ll tell you how they’ve pivoted because of the pandemic. And why videogames are making a major comeback.
On this episode, you’ll hear from:
Dr. Jennifer Ashton, ABC News chief medical correspondent, author, "The New Normal"
Samantha Power, former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, author, “The Education of an Idealist”
Giovanni Colantonio, video game reporter
Rebecca Rubin, film and media reporter, “Variety”
Skimm HQ’ers Hadley, Sam N., Maria M., Lindsay, and co-founder Carly Zakin
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36 min

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