

Call Your Girlfriend
Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow
A podcast for long distance besties everywhere. Co-hosted by BFFs Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow. Produced by Gina Delvac. Brand new every Friday.
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Jan 20, 2017 • 50min
Episode 76: New Country, Who Dis?
It's Ivanka's dad's inauguration day. We discuss the latest Trump family grift, this time from Tiffany Trump and mom Marla Maples, shady inaugural balls, and the relatively celebrity-free festivities. In heavier news, abortion restrictions in Texas have led to the highest maternal mortality rate in the developed world, and more anti-choice policies could be coming soon. In celebrityland, Kim is back on social media, Amina can't be emotionally implicated by Kanye right now, but Selena Gomez and the Weeknd's dumpster-side makeout was paparazzi gold. Plus, a fond farewell to the American Apparel pieces that shepherded us through our early 20s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 13, 2017 • 44min
Episode 75: You Are Fake News
It's Ann's birthday week! We ponder decorating dilemmas, too much time spent with institutional racists and Batman villains on cable news, plus the obstinate toddler (aka President-Elect)'s press conference outburst. And, we speak with two organizers of the upcoming Women's March on Washington. More at womensmarch.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jan 6, 2017 • 54min
Episode 74: Pump Up 2017
Happy New Year! We're back and squaring our shoulders for 2017: talking money goals and taking our cues from Oprah and her boo Stedman. Plus we turn to some brilliant women for inspiration. Sex coach Myisha Battle reminds us to take time for pleasure this year. Plus, making creative work, getting politically engaged and staying accountable with arts consultant Beth Pickens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 23, 2016 • 1min
Out of Office: Happy Holidaze
We're snacking in our most luxurious loungewear, bingeing TV and reading away from our closets and microphones. Happy holidays, besties. We'll be back after the holiday break.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 16, 2016 • 52min
Episode 73: Year in Review
We bring you some of the highlights (and lowlights) of 2016: Amina explaining the Kanye-Kardashian-Blac Chyna-Amber Rose octagon, author Rebecca Traister, Whoopi's weed empire for combating period pain, Huma Abedin and our post-election feels. Not to mention the ceaseless gun violence this year. And, some comfort to recall for 2017 from the Joy of Missing Out and the chillout hoodie.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 9, 2016 • 55min
Episode 72: Giving and Gifting
We respond to listener feedback, talk about our plans for gifts and charitable giving, and share the TV shows and a presidential history podcast that are distracting us from politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dec 2, 2016 • 31min
Episode 71: I Have No Proof
We're dealing with being cold and tired and extra long distance. Plus answers to listener questions about office politics in a family business, a sisterly dilemma, and the crazy capitalist notion that women should "have it all."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 25, 2016 • 38min
Episode 70: Chosen Family
We discuss our love of Thanksgiving, namely Friendsgivings, frustrations with Black Friday, and what we're grateful for.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 18, 2016 • 37min
Episode 69: Get Swole
As we continue to process the election results, we discuss taking your anger out at the gym. Plus, answers to listener questions about the best ways to stay informed and support quality journalism, and how to be an activist with social anxiety.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nov 10, 2016 • 46min
Episode 68: Rage Phase
We discuss the results of the presidential election, our tips for self-care and organizations to support, and an action plan for the next four years of Ivanka's dad in the Orange House.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.