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Liberalism vs. conservatism is at the heart of American politics. And while engaging in healthy debate is encouraged, stepping over the line of respectful disagreement and engaging in personal attacks or hate speech is never okay — for either side. Based on her article Six Reasons Why the Liberal Disdain of Conservatives is Wrong, Shannon Ridgway will discuss why the liberal, feminist disdain towards conservatives is problematic, and how those who identify as liberals and feminists can be more understanding toward the opposing political party.

The topics of fertility and reproduction have gone from being one of the most intimate aspects of people's lives to one of the most public, profit-driven aspects. Many people are told that they should not fear their biological clocks ticking because fertility science will always be readily available and on their side. Miriam Zoll, however, has provided a dissenting perspective of this statement. Based on her book, Cracked Open: Liberty, Fertility, and the Pursuit of High Tech Babies, a must-read for any couple contemplating fertility treatments, Miriam Zoll will discuss her and her husband's difficult experiences with modern-day fertility science and exposing the truth about ART (Assisted Reproductive Technologies) in a refreshingly honest and forthcoming manner.  

Consent is a topic that often has much confusion surrounding it. But in order to have positive sexual experiences, consent is a must-have in any endeavor. Unfortunately, many people are unaware of what consent is and have little-to-no idea on how to get consent before engaging in sexual acts with a partner. Based on her video Getting Consent, Erin McKelle will discuss the definition of consent and effective ways of getting consent in order to be respectful and have more enjoyable sexual experiences.

It happens to many people every day. You meet someone new, you become mesmerized by them, and eventually fall in love. And then, it happens: You become codependent and start neglecting yourself, your desires, and ultimately, your happiness. Codependency is an issue that affects many people in their relationships and can rob them of their relationship with themselves. And it’s easier to fall into than you may think. Based on her article Maintaining Your Identity In A Relationship, Cynthia Kane will discuss various tactics on how to live your own life and avoid falling into codependent patterns.

When the concept of patriarchy is brought up, many people tend to think that it’s an issue of the past. However, we know that this definitely is not the case. Patriarchy is, in fact, a major issue that still affects the livelihood of everyone — men included! Living in a patriarchal society places immense pressure on people of all genders to fit into preprescribed roles and meet social expectations — particularly in the workplace, female and queer relationships, and parenting. Based on her article Patriarchy and How It Shows Up For Everyone, Shannon Ridgway will discuss how to eradicate gender stereotypes, break free of these assigned roles, and free ourselves — as well as others.

In a society that constantly advertises, praises, and caters to women with slim figures, it can be difficult for a curvy woman to accept their bodies, and as a result, they deprive themselves (and their bodies) of love. But everyone is entitled to a relationship with their body that is based in care and respect. It’s time to stop thinking of your body as a hostile encasing in which you are imprisoned. So what is the big secret of your relationship to your body? Based on our article 8 Secrets from 8 Curvy Women Who Love Their Bodies, Virgie Tovar will discuss how her curvy listeners can gift their bodies (and themselves, as a whole) the priceless gift of love and acceptance without inhibitions.

In their day-to-day lives, women are oftentimes propositioned by men for dates: The only problem with this is that these propositions are oftentimes riddled with sexually-charged statements. And while we, as feminists, don’t want to discourage men from approaching women in whom they are interested, we do want to put an end to sexualization and objectification. So what’s the difference between flirtation and objectification? Based on our our article How to Compliment Women Without Objectifying Them, Shannon Ridgeway will discuss how to respectfully compliment women while excluding sexual entitlement — a necessary skill for anyone who dates.

Navigating the dating world as a feminist can be frustrating and challenging, regardless of your gender identity and sexual orientation. The dating pool can feel awfully slim when you’re looking for a partner that shares your feminist values and ideals. In this episode, we will explore a few of the empowering and self-affirming ways to approach the challenges of modern dating as a feminist. Based on our article Dating as a Feminist, Sara Alcid will talk about how listeners can develop feminist frameworks through which to approach dating that will ease the experience of unnecessary headache (and heartache).

It’s a common misconception that feminism employs misandry. There are a number of places where this misconception comes from, but regardless of the sources, they all have one thing in common: They serve to derail feminist conversations and distract from important issues at hand. In this episode, we will discuss the misconception that “all feminists hate men,” and address why it’s a troublesome stereotype. Based on his article 5 Reasons Why So Many People Believe Feminism Hates Men and Why They’re Not True, Sam Killermann will debunk this misconception and reconcile feminism as a gender-inclusive movement.

Gender is a universe, ever expanding and growing. Join leaders from the Brown Boi pProject as they share the impact of this transformative new organization, challenging masculine privilege as queer and trans* folk, and embedding gender in race and culture. The Brown Bois will discuss how Third Wave Feminism meets Trans* Liberation and how notions of gender and masculinity are being shaped by bois of color all around the country by embracing privilege.

The thing about self-image and cultivating positive, awesome body-love is that you have to work at it. And the first step toward working at it is recognizing that you’ve been taught lies by society, and then committing yourself to unlearning that nonsense and filling yourself with respect and admiration instead. This applies to every aspect of our lives – including our vulva and vagina love. In a world that teaches us that our genitals are offensive, it takes work to rise above it and reclaim our bodies. Based on our articles Our Vulvas, Ourselves and How to Start Loving Your Vagina, Melissa A. Fabello will discuss the fact that part of teaching people to accept, own, and respect their bodies and the bodies of others is helping them to unlearn the social myths that they’ve been sold and to provide accurate information about their bodies.

In today’s difficult world, many people struggle with feelings of inadequacy or negative self-perception based on the messages they’ve received since birth. These negative messages are often related to gender, race, class, sexual orientation, and other aspects of ourselves that make us who we are. Often, these negative messages become internalized and difficult to separate from the truth. Based on our article 8 Ways Feminism Can Improve Your Self-Esteem, Shannon Ridgway will discuss the different ways in which those struggling with low self-esteem can utilize feminist concepts to rediscover their inherent self-worth.

For gender non-conforming people, navigating a world that is organized via a male/female gender binary becomes a daily struggle. In this episode, we will examine some of the ways in which we can create safer space for gender non-conforming people. The creation of safer space is not only beneficial for gender non-conforming people, but it is key to creating a more democratic and livable world for us all. Based on our article Navigating Masculinity as a Black Transman: I Will Never Straighten Out My Wrist, Kai M. Green will talk about the ways in which the gender binary affect people of all gender identities and presentations and how it’s everyone’s responsibility to break those barriers.

When someone you care about tells you that they had been sexually violated, you may not know what would be the best way to support them. Despite how many of us know or are survivors, we are usually not taught how to best respond and may end up reacting in disempowering or unhelpful ways unintentionally. Based on our article How To Help A Friend Who Has Been Sexually Assaulted, Sarah Ogden will talk about how the different ways they can show their support to friends and and loved ones who are on a healing journey.