Throughout our history, clowning has been a powerful art form, capable of bringing joy and swaying politicians. Come wire walk with us as we look at famous female clowns, past and present.

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Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.

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With the decriminalization and commercialization of weed in some of the US, we've seen some very troubling marketing towards women (and blatant ignorance of the past). Friend of the show Joey stops by to go over the history, the issues and the positive potential of cannabis.
Links:
Sexism and the Weed industry:
https://www.denverpost.com/2024/02/01/sexism-weed-marijuana-cannabis-pot-industry-no-girls-in-the-grow/ 
Women and the War on Drugs:
https://lawcat.berkeley.edu/record/1113962?ln=en&v;=pdf 
Indigenous Women Revolutionizing the Cannabis Industry:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/lindseybartlett/2024/04/11/how-indigenous-women-are-revolutionizing-the-cannabis-industry/?sh=d07964d6c3a0
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The Gendering of Weed

At one time, Stuff Mom Never Told You had a big video component. Anney looks back at when editing video was her primary job as part of this show, the constant second-guessing and some accomplishments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Hour #124: Video Made the Podcast Star

For the 50th episode of Female Firsts with Yves, we came together in person to celebrate, reflect, and tease the future.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Female Firsts: 50th Episode Extravaganza!

Dr. Purnima Devi Barman fell in love with birds as a child, and that has translated to her educating her community on the importance of protecting a local species of bird under threat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feminists Around the World: Dr. Purnima Devi Barman

Since the beginning of time, eclipses have caused fascination and stories. We shine a light on some of these stories and beliefs.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SMNTY Clowns Around

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