Brittney Cooper, a professor and author known for her impactful insights on race and gender, joins fellow activist and writer Rebecca Traister, celebrated for her works on women's rights. They discuss the political landscape, emphasizing the unique challenges faced by Kamala Harris as a Black woman in power. The duo highlights the dangers of seeking certainty in politics and the necessity of joy and identity in activism. They also tackle how patriarchy reacts to progress and the importance of intersectional solidarity among women.

Rebecca Traister, a New York Magazine writer and author of 'Good and Mad,' teams up with Brittney Cooper, a Rutgers scholar and author of 'Eloquent Rage.' They dive into Trump's chaotic economic speech, turning personal attacks into comedic fodder. The duo discusses harnessing anger and faith to inspire action in politics. They also explore J.D. Vance's tumultuous journey from a challenging background to political ambition, examining the complexities of identity and the evolving landscape for women in leadership roles.

New York Magazine writer, acclaimed author and old(ish) school GenX feminist Rebecca Traister joins the pod to talk about her September article, “The Return Of The Marriage Plot: Why  everyone is suddenly so eager for men and women to get hitched.” Do trads have a point when they say the sexual revolution has led us down the primrose path and people need to start procreation early and often? Or is this simply the moral panic du jour and everyone should be left to their own devices — technological and otherwise? Also, artificial wombs: yay or nay?GUEST BIORebecca Traister is writer at large for New York magazine. A National Magazine Award winner, she has written about women in politics, media, and entertainment from a feminist perspective for The New Republic and Salon and has also contributed to The Nation, The New York Observer, The New York Times and The Washington Post. She is the author of Good and Mad and All the Single Ladies, both New York Times best-sellers, and the award-winning Big Girls Don’t Cry.RELEVANT LINKS“The Return of the Marriage Plot: Why everyone is suddenly so eager for men and women to get hitched.” By Rebecca Traister for New York Magazine.Get early access and bonus episodes? Upgrade your subscription.HOUSEKEEPING💭 Follow Sarah’s Substack, “Hold That Thought.”☕Follow Meghan’s other podcast, “The Unspeakable” 🥂 Join The Unspeakeasy, Meghan’s community for freethinking women.🎥 Follow us on YouTube!❌ And on the platform formerly known as Twitter.📸 And Instagram.🎵 And TikTok. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit aspecialplace.substack.com

Primary results are in! Aggrieved billionaires Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk can't stop tweeting at the government and Netflix laid off 150 full-time staffers. Also, ICE is watching you. Kara and Scott are joined by Friend of Pivot Rebecca Traister to discuss the impending end of Roe v. Wade.You can find Rebecca on Twitter at @rtraister.Send us your Listener Mail questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or via Yappa, at nymag.com/pivot.CORRECTION: In an earlier version of this episode, we stated that Netflix cancelled its animated Matilda series, which was incorrect. In fact, Matilda is going back into development, but has not been cancelled. The streamer will also release a film version of Matilda the Musical later this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rebecca Traister, a writer for New York Magazine and author known for her insights on gender and politics, joins the discussion on the looming threats to sexual rights in America. They dive into how Trump's rhetoric attempts to revert women’s rights and LGBTQ+ progress to a bygone era. The conversation illuminates the implications of the 'Tradwife' trend and critiques contemporary conservative movements against reproductive rights. Additionally, they explore the evolving dynamics of relationships among young women and how these trends intersect with political shifts.