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What makes someone an incel? Are they all violent or is there more to this online community? We caught up with Sarah Daly, a professor of criminology, about her work and research on the incel community. We discuss everything from what makes someone an incel to how the community is portrayed by the media. ShowContinue reading “Blue Pill, Black Pill, Red Pill”

How much do you really know about the inner workings of Wall Street? In this episode we talk to Karen Ho, the author of “Liquidated: An Ethnography of Wall Street”, about how Wall Street functions, and the ways it affects everyday people. Show Notes: Liquidated: An Ethnography of Wall Street (2009) The Physics Of WallContinue reading “Money is My Business and Business is Good”

The story of the San Antonio Four is a sad and unnerving truth about the wrongful convictions of four young women in the late 90’s. In this episode we had the honor of speaking with Anna Vasquez, one of the San Antonio Four, about the case, her release from prison and her fight for justiceContinue reading “Biding All the Time You Took”

Sometimes we get so consumed with work that we don’t stop and think about the other important aspects of life. It can be hard to maintain a healthy balance between our professions and occupations and our personal lives. Carol had dreams and aspirations, but they fell by the wayside as she became more and moreContinue reading “Positive Life Control”

When they get it wrong, do journalists have an ethical responsibility to make things right? In 1994 Donna Minkowitz wrote a well known article about Brandon Teena after his murder that inspired some and prompted outrage among others. After years of reflecting on how her original article was written and interpreted, Donna wrote a secondContinue reading “Reflection”

Sex work is the oldest profession in the world, one which has changed drastically over the years. Sex work is real work, so let’s treat it that way. A sex worker shares her story of how she got into the profession, and her advocacy to decriminalize the profession. Show Notes: Revolting Prostitutes The Fight forContinue reading “Grande Horizontale”

What do you do when you lose the people closest to you and have no where to go? Can you imagine having to live out of your car? Hear one woman’s tale of being homeless and how she survived. Show Notes: Golden Gates (2020) No Room of Her Own: Women’s Stories of Homelessness, Life, Death,Continue reading “Which Direction Home?”

This is the conclusion of our two-part episode with Greg Bucceroni. In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, we also discuss sexual assault statistics, the assistance survivors can receive, and we shed light on the amazing work that various organizations do to support survivors of sexual assault. In particular, we spoke with Rachel Copen fromContinue reading “Resilient – Part 2”

The Penn State child sex abuse scandal in 2011 rocked the nation. However, prior to and since the Sandusky case, there have been a number of child sex abuse and trafficking cases. How is it that some of the most powerful people, that have gained the trust of their communities, are able to commit suchContinue reading “Resilient – Part 1”

Marriage rates have declined, and there’s been a rise in single motherhood by choice. What does it mean to be a single mother by choice, and what motivates them to be one? Hear one woman’s story of becoming a mother and all of the obstacles she had to face along the way. Show Notes: Articles:Continue reading “Just Me and You”