On with Kara Swisher

Making Parenthood and Politics Sexy with Comedian Ilana Glazer

Jun 3, 2024

Ilana Glazer, the comedian and political activist known for "Broad City," opens up about her new film, "Babes," which humorously tackles the challenges of parenthood. She discusses why society views women's bodies as 'raunchy' and evaluates YouTube's relevance for comedians today. A passionate advocate, Ilana shares her mission to inspire Gen Z and Millennials to engage in democracy through her non-profit. Plus, she addresses her perspective on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the need for community support in parenting.

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Ilana Glazer

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Comedic film 'Babes' humorously tackles the challenges of single motherhood and friendship dynamics.

Generator Collective engages Gen Z and millennial voters through humor to promote political empowerment.

Advocacy for nuanced political discourse and human connection in contentious issues exemplifies Alana Glazer's approach.

Deep dives

Bombas: Comfortable Socks with a Cause

Bombas offers comfortable socks with features like honeycomb arch support and cushioned footbeds. For every pair purchased, one is donated, promoting both comfort and social impact.

Intro

4min

Navigating Parenthood and Creativity

21min

Creating Chosen Families in Urban Parenting

2min

From Web Series to Comedy Central: The Rise of a Hit Show

5min

The Content Creation Evolution

8min

Engaging the Next Generation of Voters

4min

Cutting Through the Noise: Effective Marketing Strategies

2min

Navigating Narratives and Nurturing Compassion

11min

Broad City co-creator Ilana Glazer’s new friendship flick Babes is a no-holds-barred comedy about pregnancy, parenthood and the losses that come with adulthood. Kara talks with Ilana about why women’s bodies are considered “raunchy,” whether YouTube is still a good launch pad for breakout comedians, and how she is rallying Gen Z and Millennial voters to “microdose democracy” through her political non-profit Generator Collective. Plus: why, as a Jewish American, she’s calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

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On with Kara Swisher

Making Parenthood and Politics Sexy with Comedian Ilana Glazer

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Bombas: Comfortable Socks with a Cause

Exploring Motherhood in Babes

Navigating Parenthood in The Planet Is Burning

Political Activism and Gen Z Engagement

Navigating Controversies and Artistic Freedoms

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