Women's Liberation Radio News

Hear Emiliann Lorenzen report on the Speakers' Corner event held in Madison, WI on April 23rd from this last story in WLRN's world news segment for this month. On April 23rd, an estimated 100 women and trans activists gathered at the top of State Street for an event modeled after the famous Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park, London, where ordinary citizens debate the issues of the day. In contrast to how citizens often behave in London, the trans activists used noise-makers, bull horns, and whistles to attempt to silence the women speaking. Despite this, Jenna DiQuarto and K. Yang took charge of the situation, and WLRN was able to produce high-quality video and audio of the women speaking, even with the distractions and noise all around them. Thistle Pettersen applied for and received a City of Madison permit for the event, but the police did not honor the permit, saying that their higher priority was to "keep the peace" by allowing the trans activists to take up the permitted space in a disruptive manner. In this audio segment dedicated to the Madison Speakers' Corner, you will hear the police speaking with Jenna DiQuarto, K. Yang, and Thistle, as the police explain and we question them about them not honoring the permit. At the beginning of the event, the women decided to get up on the steps in front of the giant TRA banner and begin singing “Woman, adult human female” in a rousing chorus. Upon discovering that the TRAs did not retaliate against this bold move, the women and TRAs began to mix and mingle a bit, as women attempted to have open dialogue and conversation with some of them. View the entire event here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V37Ssq30aIE&t=462s. There were no local or national media present for this historic event since there is a well-documented media blackout in Madison of lesbian and radical feminist views, news, and commentary. Hear excerpts of the speeches in this segment produced and narrated by Jenna DiQuarto after enjoying a rousing chorus of "If it wasn't for the Women" by Alix Dobkin.

Happy Six Year Anniversary to WLRN! We are thrilled that we have made it this far, attaining our goal of co-creating a handcrafted feminist podcast every month, for SIX YEARS! In this 73rd episode, we focus our attention on the weekend of feminist events that happened in Madison, WI April 22 - 24, 2022 called Courage Calls to Courage and Sisters4Sisters. First up, enjoy the WLRN greeting with Thistle before hearing Jennifer Bilek's monthly special report on the Gender Industry. After that, stay tuned for Elizabeth Miller's "Getting Organized" segment in which she speaks with TERF Collective founder, Jesika Gonzalez. Next, hear the WLRN world news segment with Emiliann Lorenzen before enjoying the main content of the show which features key clips from speakers and feminists attending Madison events. Finally, stay tuned til the very end for Sekhmet SheOwl's commentary on what Madison Events looked like from afar and how they impact and reverberate in our movement, beyond just Madison. Thank you for staying tuned to feminist community-powered radio, WLRN.

The podcast delves into feminist child rearing, exploring topics like the gender industry, women's voices, global concerns, and diverse perspectives on gender and activism. It also highlights personal experiences with transgender children, advocacy in Madison, fostering sisterhood in parenting, and the challenges of raising a feminist daughter.

Elizabeth Miller, a dedicated WLRN listener and creator of the 'Getting Organized' segment, joins to discuss the importance of grassroots feminist activism. She shares insights on how to mobilize and take action against patriarchal dominance. Topics include the intersection of capitalism and technology, the need for real-world activism, and the upcoming Sisters4Sisters event. Joy Grey, RevFem Rebellion's co-founder, emphasizes her 'Boots On The Ground' approach, encouraging listeners to stay engaged and make their voices heard in the fight for women's rights.

Ava Park, founder of the Museum of Woman and the Goddess Temple of Orange County, explores feminist analysis of fairy tales. They discuss patriarchal distortions in original stories, the impact of the trans cult movement on women's rights, and the need for feminist retellings. Additionally, they touch on the resistance against the medicalization of children's bodies and the power of myths in our search for meaning.

Authors and activists Lierre Keith and Elizabeth Miller discuss top feminist stories of 2021 and offer advice for 2022. Topics include strategic planning against the gender industry, challenges in California prisons, Betty White's legacy, and the importance of female representation in the US. They also touch on setbacks faced by women's rights movements and the ongoing struggle for women's rights.

Welcome to the 68th edition podcast of Women's Liberation Radio News! This month, please enjoy our rousing rendition of "Deck the Halls" as performed by the WLRN crew right before you hear Thistle's interview with Becky Bohan and Nancy Manahan, two women who live in an intentional community in Florida with nearly 500 other women! Before the interview, hear Aurora Linnea's greeting wherein she describes her essay "Necessary Utopias" for this month. After the greeting, stay tuned for Jennifer Bilek's special report on the Gender Industry right before WLRN's World News segment as written and delivered by Emiliann Lorenzen. Stay tuned 'til the very end for Sekhmet SheOwl's compelling commentary on the topic right after you enjoy the song by MILCK called "Steady as We Go." Thanks for tuning in to WLRN, your feminist-powered community radio station. Check out our merch page to get a keychain, some cool stickers, or other WLRN swag to support the station and proudly declare to the world that you are part of our lil' intentional community of radical feminists staying strong together.

Susan Srigley, a death doula and professor, discusses society's fear of death and the need for death education. She advocates for reclaiming death work as an act of love, challenging patriarchal norms, and promoting inclusivity in end-of-life care. The conversation touches on topics such as death anxiety, burial practices, and the impact of capitalism on the funeral industry.

This edition explores a feminist perspective on death, including an essay on patriarchal cultures' fear of death and an interview with a death doula. It also discusses the influence and significance of Dave Chappelle's support for women resisting the gender industry, challenges faced by women and feminists in China and Japan, dismissal of state crime charges against a Scottish feminist, and the distinction between palliative care and hospice.

Join Julia Beck as she interviews German lesbian feminists Inge Klein, Manuela Kay, and Judith. They discuss lesbian visibility, feminist activism, and the evolution of lesbian culture in Germany. Topics include the Berlin Dyke March, historical lesbian communities, and modes of activism like marches and online campaigns. Stay tuned for insights on German lesbian culture, community, and herstory.