Feminasty

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

BONUS! Introducing Case Closed

Hey all, here with a quick update on a new Macmillan Podcasts show called Case Closed, live now exclusively on Stitcher Premium. Check out all of episode 1 right here and sign up for a free month of Stitcher Premium by going to stitcherpremium.com/caseclosed and using the code CLOSED.

08-08
24:16

BONUS! Introducing One True Pairing

Need an outlet that explores sex, relationships and finding happily ever after? Macmillan Podcasts launched a new show that takes a feminist look at iconic couples and we want Feminasty listeners to know about it! Take a listen to One True Pairing today on Apple Podcasts (applepodcasts.com/otp) and follow us on Twitter @OTP_Pod.

02-21
18:19

BONUS! Brenda Berkman, New York City's First Woman Fightfighter

Feminasty has ended, but the Macmillan Podcast Network has another show called When To Jump that we think our fans will love. Host Mike Lewis interviews Brenda Berkman, a woman who used her law degree to successfully sue the city and become the first women firefighter in New York City.Listen to the When to Jump Podcast on Apple Podcasts (applepodcasts.com/WhentoJump) or wherever you get your podcasts.Learn more about the When to Jump book: http://bit.ly/WTJBook

01-18
40:34

Anger with Activist Soraya Chemaly

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. Learn more about the Nasty Women essay collection here: http://bit.ly/FeminastyPodcast.Macmillan Podcasts can be found anywhere you get your podcasts as well as online at https://us.macmillan.com/podcastsThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. To learn more or sign up go to betterhelp.com/FEMINASTY. Enter the invite code FEMINASTY to get your first 7 days free. This episode is also brought to you by Card Carrying Club. Go to cardcarryingshop.com and use the code FEMINASTY for 10% off.

12-19
45:20

Unification with Sirius XM's Zerlina Maxwell

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.Learn more about the Nasty Women essay collection here: http://bit.ly/FeminastyPodcast.This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. To learn more or sign up go to betterhelp.com/FEMINASTY. Enter the invite code FEMINASTY to get your first 7 days free and show your support for the show! Keep emailing us voice memos telling us what makes you nasty women at feminasty@macmillan.com!

12-12
34:16

Intersectionality with Them's Meredith Talusan

Samhita and Kate chat with writer and senior editor at Them Magazine, Meredith Talusan. From intersectionality to inclusion to placing minorities in leadership positions, this episode is jam packed.Learn more about the Nasty Women essay collection here: http://bit.ly/FeminastyPodcast.This episode is brought to you by Card Carrying Club. Go to cardcarryingshop.com and get 10% off your first month when you use the code FEMINASTY.Keep emailing us voice memos telling us what makes you nasty women at feminasty@macmillan.com!

12-05
28:58

Diversity with Buzzfeed's Scaachi Koul

Samhita and Kate chat with Buzzfeed writer and author of "One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter," Scaachi Koul. The group chats about everything from body hair to diversity in media to why white people don't use Nivea Body Lotion. Learn more about the Nasty Women essay collection here: http://bit.ly/FeminastyPodcast.This episode is also brought to you by Card Carrying Club. Go to cardcarryingshop.com and get 10% off your first month when you use the code FEMINASTY.Keep emailing us voice memos telling us what makes you nasty women at feminasty@macmillan.com!

11-28
40:48

Justice with Reproaction's Pamela Merritt

What does reproductive justice mean? This week's episode seeks to answer that question with Pamela Merritt of Reproaction joining Kate and Samhita.Learn more about the Nasty Women essay collection here: http://bit.ly/FeminastyPodcast.This week's episode is brought to you by Modcloth. Use promo code FEMINASTY to get 30% off your order over $100. This episode is also brought to you by Card Carrying Club. Go to cardcarryingshop.com and get 10% off your first month when you use the code FEMINASTY.Keep emailing us voice memos telling us what makes you nasty women at feminasty@macmillan.com!

11-21
38:25

Pop Culture with Splinter's Dodai Stewart

Dodai Stewart joins Kate and Samhita to talk about pop culture and staying inspired. Then, we hear what's making Kate and Samhita hopeful and what makes YOU all Nasty Women.Learn more about the Nasty Women essay collection here: http://bit.ly/FeminastyPodcast.This week's episode is brought to you by Modcloth. Use promo code FEMINASTY to get 30% off your order over $100. This episode is also brought to you by Card Carrying Club. Go to cardcarryingshop.com and get 10% off your first month when you use the code FEMINASTY.Keep emailing us voice memos telling us what makes you nasty women at feminasty@macmillan.com!

11-14
38:41

Power with Jezebel Founder Anna Holmes

This week, Kate and Samhita talk power in all its complex and varied forms. They're joined by Jezebel founder, Anna Holmes, who gives them the rundown of what it means to be a powerful woman in media and in life.Learn more about the Nasty Women essay collection here: http://bit.ly/FeminastyPodcast.This week's episode is brought to you by Modcloth. Use promo code FEMINASTY to get 30% off your order over $100. This episode is also brought to you by Card Carrying Club. Go to cardcarryingshop.com and get 10% off your first month when you use the code FEMINASTY.Email us a voice memo telling us what makes you a nasty woman at feminasty@macmillan.com!

11-07
40:54

Humor with Comedian Sara Benincasa

This week, Kate and Samhita discuss Kate's viral tweet, sexual harassment in the entertainment industry and Samhita's hilarious feminist Halloween costume. Then, they are joined by Sara Benincasa, longtime comedian, writer and activist, to discuss the goal of comedy in our heightened political climate.Learn more about the Nasty Women essay collection here: http://bit.ly/FeminastyPodcast.This week's episode is brought to you by Modcloth. Use promo code FEMINASTY25 to get 25% off your order over $100.Email us a voice memo telling us what makes you a nasty woman at feminasty@macmillan.com!

10-31
36:53

Making Art Under Trump with "Miss Eaves" aka Shanthony Exum

This week on Feminasty, rapper and artist Miss Eaves (Shanthony Exum) joins Kate and Samhita to discuss art and creativity in our politically charged climate, plus body positivity and how women's bodies are attacked online. Learn more about the Nasty Women essay collection here: http://bit.ly/FeminastyPodcast."Thunder Thighs" Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fY1o9igy0a0Survey Link: http://podsurvey.com/FEMINASTY

10-24
23:37

Positivity with Call Your Girlfriend's Ann Friedman

Ann Friedman of the hit podcast "Call Your Girlfriend" chats with Kate and Samhita about self care and care packages when things feel really grim. The trio also gives concrete advice on what to do when your family and your politics don't necessarily align.Learn more about the Nasty Women essay collection: http://bit.ly/FeminastyPodcast​​This week's episode is brought to you by Modcloth. Use promo code FEMINASTY25 to get 25% off your order over $100.

10-17
29:22

Courage with Unscrewed's Jaclyn Friedman

Being a feminist in Trump's America takes a great many things, but one quality it demands of everyone is courage. In this week's episode of Feminasty, co-hosts Kate Harding and Samhita Mukhopadhyay welcome Jaclyn Friedman, host of the Unscrewed podcast, for a special crossover episode. In it, the trio discuss what it means to have courage in the face of a hostile culture, and which colleagues inspire them. Learn more about the Nasty Women essay collection: http://bit.ly/FeminastyPodcast​​This week's episode is brought to you by Modcloth. Promo code FEMINASTY25 to get 25% off your order over $100.

10-10
46:57

Unplugging with Vox's Liz Plank

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.Learn more about the Nasty Women essay collection: http://bit.ly/FeminastyPodcast​​This week's episode is brought to you by Modcloth. Promo code FEMINASTY25 to get 25% off your order over $100.

10-03
29:16

Introducing Feminasty

This season on Feminasty, Kate Harding and Samhita Mukhopadhyay talk revolution in Trump's America as we near the one-year anniversary of that infamous "Nasty Woman" comment.

09-26
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