Liz Plank of Vox Media joins Feminasty to talk about the importance of unplugging in the Trump era. Plus, Kate and Samhita discuss why Hugh Hefner was no feminist.

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Unplugging with Vox's Liz Plank

What makes you a nasty woman? Kate Harding and Samhita Mukhopadhyay, co-editors of the new Nasty Women essay collection, tackle questions about feminism, resistance, and revolution in Trump's America with notable activists and advocates. How do we maintain momentum and avoid burnout nearly one year after Election Day? How can we foster resilience and unplug when it's necessary?This podcast is a companion to the book NASTY WOMEN: Feminism, Resistance, and Revolution in Trump's America. Learn more and get your copy at: https://amzn.to/2vM2MQ2

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This week, Kate and Samhita talk all things anger with Soraya Chemaly, director of the Women's Media Center and author of the upcoming book, "Rage Becomes Her." How do women and minorities use anger differently in a patriarchal society? Soraya explains it all. 

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Anger with Activist Soraya Chemaly

This episode features Zerlina Maxell in conversation with Samhita. They discuss how Hillary Clinton's campaign had more black women on staff than any other campaign in history, why white women  being angry brings unification and how sexual assault accusations might be the downfall of Trump. Then, Kate discusses an organization that empowers young feminists to visualize and pursue their goals.

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Unplugging with Vox's Liz Plank

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