Yeah, What She Said

Amy Brathwaite joins the YWSS crew to discuss her documentary Kick at the Darkness that explores the psycho-social impact on humanitarians during high-stress emergencies. This episode originally aired on March 30, 2015. There is a general trigger warning for this episode.

Krista Supervich and Daniela Montgomery from the Four Feet Companion Foundation talk to the YWSS crew about animal abuse, ecofeminism, and the similarities between fighting for animal rights and gender equality. This episode originally aired on March 23, 2015.

Director Charlotte Kingston of the BC Civil Liberties Group joins YWSS to explain the Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the ban on physician-assisted dying and it’s effect on women specifically. This episode originally aired on March 16, 2015.

Public Interest Alberta Outreach Coordinator Julie Hrdlicka joins YWSS to discuss Alberta Could, a progressive tax program including a gender perspective. This episode originally aired on March 9, 2015.

Dr Dawn Johnston from the University of Calgary’s Communication, Media and Film department joins the YWSS crew to discuss her TEDx talk from January about contemporary feminism titled, “Beyonce is a Feminist – Why aren’t you?” This episode originally aired on March 2, 2015.

Fleetwood Legare and Calista Gibbons from Calgary Outlink joins the YWSS crew to talk about trans-inclusive feminism, and the role Outlink plays in the larger Calgary community. This episode originally aired on February 23, 2015.

Mylynn Felt joins the YWSS crew to discuss how gender influences media coverage of cyberbullying and cyberbullied teens. This episode originally aired on February 16, 2015.

The YWSS crew commemorates Black History Month by telling the tales of four overlooked Black women of history: Jean Augustine, Phillis Wheatley, Mary Ann Shadd, and Mae Jemison. This episode originally aired on February 9, 2015.

Meg Crane, creator and editor of Cockroach Zine, joins the YWSS crew to talk about the durability of cockroaches, and her zine’s feminist/environmentalist approach to feminism. This episode originally aired on February 2, 2015.

Renata and Deja are Calgary feminists part of the organizers of Cult Collective. They are both firm believers in girl love and girl power, and in creating a space where women can offer each other the support and love they deserve. This episode originally aired on January 26, 2015.

Kristi Woo, founder of Ryoko, an urban clothing company providing performance clothing for women. Kristi talks to the YWSS crew about winter cycling and women on bikes. This episode originally aired on January 19, 2015.

Ann Connors, Managing director of One Yellow Rabbit and producer of High Performance Rodeo, joins the YWSS crew to talk about how she incorporates her feminism into the theatre industry. This episode originally aired on January 12, 2015.

Sarah Adams joins the YWSS crew to discuss an upcoming fundraiser, Carol of the Belles, and about feminist comedy. This episode originally aired on December 15, 2014.

Rhoda Mitchell, the Social Issues Coordinator from the Calgary Women’s Centre, joins the YWSS crew to talk about Up For Debate, a national campaign asking political leaders to focus on women’s issues in upcoming elections. This episode originally aired on December 8, 2014.

Dr Melanee Thomas from the University of Calgary’s Political Science department joins the YWSS crew to discuss the help and hindrances that women face when considering a role in politics. This episode originally aired on December 1, 2014.