Call Your Girlfriend

We discuss Rachel Dolezal, Ariana Grande's empowerment rant, women who shave their faces and what to do when you don't looove your long distance bestie's new bestie.Reading List:"Being able to shift one’s race is a privilege."Shame shame Ben Affleck || Ariana Grande's feminist letterWomen who shave their facesWe endorse: Mat Johnson's amazing new bookSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss famous dudes creeping on non-famous women, contraceptive sponges and other things that get stuck up there.Reading list:famous dudes creepinghow to talk to women on twitter“Is he sponge-worthy?”Music list:Robyn - Call Your GirlfriendJunior Brown - Surf MedleyRatatat - OneHannah Rad Edit of Robyn - Call Your GirlfriendSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss Ann's visit to RuPaul's DragCon, men and housework, women in flats, the gross faux food Soylent, how white people are using the new multiracial emoji and the amazing life (and death) of Sandra Bem.Watch The Fall on Netflix: it's so feministMen and houseworkCannes FlatgateUgh soylentHow the other half livesSandra Bem, extraordinary womanShine Theory: Serena Williams: “Let’s just put an end to this myth that women players cannot be friends.”This week in menstruation: The Period FairySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We love Janet Mock, Kim K's selfie book, Bruce Jenner's incredible interview, power lady obituaries, Amy Schumer feminist commentary and so much more. Reading List:Shine Theory: Janet Mock on Super Soul SundayFeminist sefiesKim K selfie bookWe love you, BruceJean Nidetch, Weight Watchers boss lady / “Compression is just so 15 years ago”"You'll be the hottest girl in the nation with just a touch of foundation"Diva cup of doom || bleached tamponsgreek heroismSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, a menstruation extravaganza: diva cupdate, period panty hacks, and a dramatic reading of Goodnight Menses. Plus! Couples' therapy for coworkers and Toni Morrison's regrets. And shoutout to listeners Charlotte and Danielle, who we met as part of OpenTable's #100opentables.Reading list:Period pantiesGoodnight MensesTech dudes in couples therapyToni Morrison's regretsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a special IRL episode from Amina's Palm Springs birthday compound, we discuss the origin of CYG mantra body's choice with the woman who coined it, Brittany Callendar. A primer on who's in the Illuminati. A listener says our use of "baby feminist" is condescending. California is in full drought mode. And Carolyn Pennypacker-Riggs of BOUQUET on the business of making music. Reading and music list at callyourgirlfriend.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss how to start your own podcast, making friends after college, and key reading for baby feminists to learn more.Baby feminist syllabus, music list and resources for podcasting at callyourgirlfriend.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss Hillary's email, leaning in together, a menstruation anthem, beefy dudes undermining the all-women Ghostbusters remake, and shine theory in mountain biking.Reading list:Hillary’s inbox problemDon't call it "choreplay""Tampons & Tylenol"Medicating women's feelingsThe all-dude Ghostbusters remakeShine theory in downhill mountain bikingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss the best moment of the Oscars, 50 Shades of Gray, what's in a name? And the best apps and books for managing your money.Reading list Don't change your naaaaaaame || a different perspective“Fifty Shades of Grey” is to publishing what Spanx was to the undergarment businessMr Money MoustachePound Foolish || The Opposite of SpoiledMusic list at callyourgirlfriend.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We discuss why women should never have a candy dish at work, public radio voice and vocal insecurity, celebrities revolting against the red carpet, and Kanye and Taylor showing a little shine theory. Plus! A period-joke challenge.Reading list:Women doing the office houseworkPublic radio voice and vocal fryThe grossest period joke everRed carpet revoltKanye & TaylorMusic list at callyourgirlfriend.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.