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Women's Liberation Radio News

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Sep 1, 2016 • 29min

Women in Sports & the Olympics

This podcast dives into women's voices in sports, celebrating their triumphs at the 2016 Summer Olympics while revealing stark media bias against them. It discusses the alarming legal landscape for women's rights in Turkey and the U.S., covering topics like child marriage and gender identity legislation. Additionally, the complexities of hormones in sports are explored, raising concerns over safety and fairness, especially regarding biological males in women's competitions. Essential insights on gender empowerment and activism weave through this engaging conversation.
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Aug 4, 2016 • 31min

The Importance of Women-only Spaces & Remembrance of MichFest

Thistle Pettersen visits the land and reports back with women's voices, discussing the importance of women-only spaces and the remembrance of MichFest. Sarah Jones shares insights on organizing the women-only WLF festival in California, while Ruth Barrett talks about women's spiritual practice and the erasure of women through gender identity ideology. The podcast also addresses the harm caused by medical interventions for gender non-conforming children and the impact of males in women's sports.
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Jul 7, 2016 • 28min

Gender Identity & Youth Culture

In this engaging discussion, Sarah Barr Fraas, a college student challenging gender politics, shares her experience of being told to stay silent in class or take it from home. She explores the ramifications of trans ideology on young people's perceptions and the feminist movement. Alongside Catina Hyman, an IT analyst and black lesbian mother, they dissect the impact on community safety and identity. The conversation includes a satirical take on gender identity, provoking thought on societal norms while emphasizing the need for open dialogue and diverse perspectives.
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Jun 2, 2016 • 26min

Child Sex Dolls: Preventive or Indicative of Pedophilia?

In this discussion, Kathleen Richardson, a robotics ethicist and member of the Campaign Against Sex Robots, tackles the controversial topic of child sex dolls. She delves into their ethical implications and the troubling normalization of pedophilia, questioning if these dolls can actually deter predatory behavior or if they perpetuate harmful attitudes. The conversation highlights the urgent need for stronger protections for children, critiques societal behaviors regarding child sexualization, and calls for deeper cultural conversations on healthy sexuality.
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Apr 28, 2016 • 26min

Women's Reproductive Freedom & the Purvi Patel Case

In this enlightening discussion, guest Lierre Keith, an eco-feminist author and urban farmer, teams up with Elizabeth Hungerford, a feminist writer and attorney, to dissect the urgent topic of women's reproductive freedom through the lens of the Purvi Patel case. They explore the stark differences between liberal and radical feminism, emphasizing the need for collective action against oppressive legal frameworks. The conversation also addresses the legal implications of feticide laws and their disproportionate effect on marginalized women, advocating for a more just reproductive rights landscape.

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