In this episode, Liz Miller and Sekhmet SheOwl discuss 'patriarchal patriotism' and the impact on women. They touch on the presidential election cycle, the Party of Women, and the roots of patriotism in male power. The conversation highlights the need for real democracy and challenges the traditional notions of patriotism. Stay tuned for insightful commentary and reflections on women's rights, global events, and the role of women in politics.

Liz Miller, Thistle, Emily Faye, and Sekhmet SheOwl discuss the top stories of 2023 and what to look for in '24. Topics include gender-based violence and discrimination against women, women's empowerment and the impact of Taylor Swift, lawsuits against medical professionals on trans care, and consistent male violence and oppression towards women with a focus on the Palestinian Israeli conflict. They also reflect on their experiences organizing a speakers corner event near the Capitol and provide New Year's greetings.

Edition 78 begins with a greeting from resident lesbian feminist, Sekhmet SheOwl, who presents Liz Miller's regular monthly "Getting Organized" segment before WLRN's Aurora Linnea files a report on the recent WDI USA conference that took place in Washington DC over the weekend of September 24th. Next, stay tuned for WLRN's world news segment written and delivered by Emiliann Lorenzen before enjoying the traditional song "Bella Ciao" performed by two anonymous Iranian women. During this segment, you will be invited to send a 7-second audio or video clip to stelladoves@outlook.com stating that you stand with the women of Iran. Stella is putting together a historic women-only video with voices from women around the world expressing our solidarity with the women of Iran. Please get your 7- second clip to Stella by October 7th! Then, hear Thistle discuss the Mermaids Tribunal with Jo Bartosch, a feminist independent journalist from the UK, before Sekhmet circles back to give her commentary on the Mermaids Tribunal and the LGB Alliance and what it all means for homosexual and bisexual men and women and for lesbians in particular. As always, thanks for tuning in to WLRN, dear listener. If you've got some cash to spare, we would greatly appreciate a donation to help keep us working together as a team of dedicated volunteer journalists and media activists. Just click on this link https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=ULAE4ZHPARLFE and give us any amount you can afford. Thank you! Until next time, stay strong in the struggle!