It's the end of Season 2 - we are taking a break for the rest of the spring and beginning of summer so that the one of us who now owns a farm has a chance to actually make it into something real, and so the other one of us can do wedding planning things that have, notably, been ignored for the past four months. But don't worry - this episode details how we are continuing to cultivate our communities - both in person and online. So make sure you're a member of our Patreon by paying just $5 per month at www.patreon.com/thebarisanklehigh . You can also find us on every single social media app @thebarisanklehigh and on TikTok @anklehighpod.

We love you, and don't worry - we aren't going anywhere, because the bar is ankle high.

If you follow us on social media you know that we were at the Hands Off 2025 protests last weekend which means that this week we're giving you a sweet little highlight reel of some of the exclusive Patreon extended cut episode content. If you are laughing with us or at us during this week's episode, then head over to www.patreon.com/thebarisanklehigh to join and get this type of hot goss and sweet tea every single week. 

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This week, the gals discuss all the farm life update and how they're continuing the economic boycotts while cultivating plants and community in the world around them. Speaking of cultivating community - why aren't you following us on TikTok where Katie goes live every Wednesday at 4pm Eastern? The ladies discuss going to the Hands Off 2025 protest on April 5th and the other plans they have for managing our lives with ADHD and with a tyrannical government...you know, just hot girl shit.

Make sure you're following us on Instagram, FB, Threads, Neptune, Bluesky and Youtube @thebarisanklehigh and on TikTok @anklehighpod -- and if you haven't left us a written 5-star review yet, what are you waiting for? Don't you love us?

Have you ever been tempted to eat a cat? Well, neither have we, but that didn't stop Katie from attempted cat maiming the other night and in this week's episode she tells you all about it. We discuss the ongoing saga of starting seeds, starting sourdough, and how we are continuing to resist and fight against the fascist government trying to take over the world, starting here in America first. 

The best way to fight back against fascism is to support us directly by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/thebarisanklehigh where for just $5 per month you can get ad free, extended, and video episodes delivered directly to your Patreon app every week! Make sure you join from your web browser if you're on an apple product to avoid the App Store surcharge!

The second-best way to fight fascists is to follow us on social media platforms! We're on FB, IG, Threads, Blue Sky, and YT @thebarisanklehigh and on TikTok @anklehighpod - where Katie goes live every Wednesday at 4pm Eastern!

Welp, believe it or not spring is a busy time of year for farmers - and since 50% of this podcast is hosted by a humble farmer lady, there was a time management snaffu this past weekend. As a result, and as a consequence of Gene Hackman's suspicious death, we're sharing this Patreon oldie but goodie from Dysfunction Junction - the bonus episode series.

We hope you enjoy! Make sure you're following us on all social media sites - BlueSky, IG, FB, Threads, and YouTube @thebarisanklehigh and on TikTok @anklehighpod. We've got merch at bit.ly/anklehighmerch and you can support us directly by joining our Patreon for just $5 per week at www.patreon.com/thebarisanklehigh where you'll get extended cuts of our video episodes and audio episodes - both of which are ad free!

Be sure to share this episode with everyone you know and tag us in your IG stories when you share the listen link - because, after all, the bar is ankle high. 

It's Episode 2 of our deep dive into the heartbreaking, tragic, and totally preventable story of Rosemary Kennedy - this week we get into the dark details (or at least...as much detail as we can find from this family that hides everything) about what happened to Rosemary, why it happened to her, and what it means as we look down the barrel of the Secretary of Health and Human Services being Rosemary's nephew who survived a brain worm, heroin, and a dead bear cub in Central Park just to tell us not to be vaccinated...Do we find a light at the end of the tunnel? Unclear - it could just be the oncoming train. 

Either way, make sure you're following us on all social media sites - BlueSky, IG, FB, Threads, and YouTube @thebarisanklehigh and on TikTok @anklehighpod. We've got merch at bit.ly/anklehighmerch and you can support us directly by joining our Patreon for just $5 per week at www.patreon.com/thebarisanklehigh where you'll get extended cuts of our video episodes and audio episodes - both of which are ad free!

Be sure to share this episode with everyone you know and tag us in your IG stories when you share the listen link - because, after all, the bar is ankle high. 

Sources: 

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/11/books/review/rosemary-the-hidden-kennedy-daughter-by-kate-clifford-larson.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_P._Kennedy_Sr.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosemary_Kennedy

https://www.stcolettawi.org/

https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Property/HI118258#:~:text=Additional%20Information%3A-,St.,Father%20George%20Meyer%20of%20St.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/experiences/usa/school-chilling-usa

https://web.archive.org/web/20050130234921/http://www.southcoasttoday.com/daily/07-95/07-19-95/0719kennedydiaries.HTML

Have you ever wondered "how did RFK Jr. become the Secretary of Health and Human Services despite not having a medical degree?" If so, you're not alone and this week Katie takes us through Part 1 of our series on the Kennedy family in general and Rosemary Kennedy in particular, starting with Rosemary's father, original Batman Villain and all around horrific specimen of homo sapiens, Joseph Patrick Kennedy. Strap in because it's a DOOZY.

Make sure you're following us on IG, FB, Blue Sky, Threads, and YouTube @thebarisanklehigh and on TikTok @anklehighpod and be sure to leave us a 5-star review anywhere you find our show. If you want to support us directly, you can for just $5 per month by joining our Patreon at www.patreon.com/thebarisanklehigh 

Sources:

https://www.nytimes.com/2015/10/11/books/review/rosemary-the-hidden-kennedy-daughter-by-kate-clifford-larson.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_PKennedySr.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosemary_Kennedy

https://www.stcolettawi.org/

https://www.wisconsinhistory.org/Records/Property/HI118258#:~:text=Additional%20Information%3A-,St.,Father%20George%20Meyer%20of%20St.

https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/experiences/usa/school-chilling-usa

https://web.archive.org/web/20050130234921/http://www.southcoasttoday.com/daily/07-95/07-19-95/0719kennedydiaries.HTML

Look, we needed 2 weeks to recover from our illnesses and figure out what our next steps were, and this week we're bringing you a quick recap of the state of artificial intelligence (AI) and the US federal "government" if you can call it that, before reminding you and ourselves that we need to indulge in as much whimsy as we can find these days. So tune in, turn up, and make sure you share this sliver of joy with everyone you know. 

Don't forget to follow us on IG, FB, YT, BlueSky, and Threads @thebarisanklehigh and on TikTok @anklehighpod - Katie has been going live a few times a week over on TT so if you want the inside scoop to her feral brain waves, that's where you can find it!

We've got merch still at bit.ly/anklehighmerch and you can support us directly by joining our patreon for just $5 per month at www.patreon.com/thebarisanklehigh - and don't forget to leave us a 5-star review anywhere you find our podcast! 

Hi folks - we are abstaining from releasing a new episode this week in solidarity with the No Kings on Presidents Day Protests. But - instead of listening a new one from us this week, call your federal representatives at 202-224-3121 and let your senators and congressmembers know exactly what matters to you and KEEP calling. It's free to call and you can call every single day. 

Hold the line, we will see you next week, because the bar is ankle high. 

Enjoy this Re-Release of our original Episode 9 - an episode where we plot revenge against a really really old Catholic Bishop. Tune in to find out what that means and don't worry - we'll be back next week with a brand new series of hot takes and progress reports on our newest segment - Don't Learn it From a Trad Wife! 

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