SMNTY Classics: What the Treatment of Shay and Ruby tell Us
18/04/2026 | 58 min
In the wake of Trump's loss in the 2020 election, he and his cronies attacked two Black women poll workers, Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss, baselessly claiming they had tampered with votes. In this classic episode, Bridget Todd breaks down why this was so effective, the online eco-system that amplified it, and the ramifications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: Aliens
17/04/2026 | 47 min
In honor of Xenomorph Day, we're going back to our feminist movie roots and talking about the 1986 classic Aliens. We explore topics of motherhood, trauma and capitalism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Hour 216#: Fanfiction Specifications
16/04/2026 | 25 min
What are transformative works? We scroll through some updates, some questions, and some history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Book Club - Weather: A Novel
15/04/2026 | 44 min
Jenny Offill's work Weather: A Novel encapsulates the sense of world-ending doom so many of us grapple with, and in a variety of ways. Anney and Samantha navigate themes and emotions around the world dying while life goes on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Activists Around the World: Dr. Diana Beresford-Kroeger
14/04/2026 | 10 min
Biochemist, botanist, author and climate change visionary Dr. Diana Beresford-Kroeger has earned the nickname 'The First Lady of the Forest'. We dig into her story and accomplishments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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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