The podcast discusses controversies surrounding gender and transgender individuals, including a case of a transgender person wanting to join a sorority. It explores the implications of autogynephilic transgenderism, the power of using correct pronouns, and the concept of being post-gender. The hosts also touch on societal issues such as predatory behavior towards women and the crisis of young people's lack of concern for children.

The podcast discusses the shocking events in Israel and the disappointing political response. It also explores topics such as cleanliness in open-air markets, fetishizing Muslim wives, student organizations at Harvard, conspiracy theories, the impact of wokeness, frustrations in liberal cities, and reflections on cruelty and optimism.

Greg Lukianoff, president of the Foundation For Individual Rights And Expression (FIRE), discusses cancel culture as a manifestation of social dysfunction. He gives examples of speech suppression, explores the toxic effects of cancel culture, and defends free speech. They critique a mischaracterization of their organization's stance on free speech, discuss documentary controversy, and reflect on the evolution of political correctness. They also talk about creating podcast art and business updates.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit aspecialplace.substack.comThis episode is for premium subscribers only. Become a member if you want early access to all episodes, and to get access to the bonus-only episodes like this one.In this episode, the girls/women cover the Coleman Hughes vs. TED saga, and try their best to come up with a fresh take on race and cancel culture, but fail. Also, Meghan shows off about a super exclusive event for geniuses which she got invited to for some reason. Relevant LinksRead Coleman Hughes’ piece on The Free Press here.Read the response from Chris Anderson and Adam Grant here.You can also read Jesse Singal’s take on the whole thing here. 

In this book-heavy episode, the podcast hosts discuss the relevance of Banned Books Week, the changing nature of libraries, challenges faced by libraries as safe spaces, the controversial message of 'The Giving Tree', and nuanced perspectives on the decline of the nuclear family.

Ibram X Kendi, Scandal surrounding mishandling of $43 million at the Center for Anti-Racist Research at Boston University. Sarah and Meghan discuss Ibram X Kendi's scandal of mishandling millions of dollars at his Center for Anti-Racist Research. They question the responsibility of the enablers who blindly funded him. They then debate the societal implications of marriage and dissect conservative talking points adopted by liberals. The hosts also explore the unintentional consequences of the sexual revolution and the decline in women's happiness.

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit aspecialplace.substack.comAnd what was the outcome? Despite being an uncharismatic, humorless scold with a normie American accent, Sarah won the debate! It hardly seemed possible, but she and her partner Grimes (aka “Techno Mechanicus’s mother) proved to a packed house that The Sexual Revolution™ was an unmitigated success a net positive.In this special episode for paying subscribers only, Sarah and Meghan discuss the debate, the audience, the afterparty, and the zombie apocalypse that surrounded the beautifully-restored Ace Theatre in a sad pocket of downtown L.A. Sarah also works through the anticipatory anxiety she carried with her across the country (in business class!) and reports that Anna was not scary at all, Grimes showed us women really can have it all, and Louise Perry could have recited the phone book and still sounded smarter than everyone else thanks to her sublime British accent. The w*myn also talk about motherhood, who should have kids, and take a bold stance against eugenics. (Sort of.)Know someone who is as black-pilled about the culture wars as we are? Donate or give a gift subscription.HOUSEKEEPING💭 Follow Sarah’s Substack, “Hold That Thought.”☕Read Meghan’s Substack post about the press coverage of the debate and “Bari Weiss Derangement Syndrome” 🥂 Join The Unspeakeasy, Meghan’s community for freethinking women.🎥 Follow us on YouTube!❌ And on the platform formerly known as Twitter.📸 And Instagram.🎵 AndTikTok

In this episode, the girls/wom(y)n — aka Meghan Daum and Sarah Haider — tackle the subject of academic tenure and ask whether it actually encourages ideological conformity at universities. Also under discussion: have the social sciences have been captured? Why are so many administrators? Moreover, why do universities bend over backward to cater to 18-year-olds when the people who really matter are aging donors? Finally, in this episode: AT LONG LAST we learn what Sarah and Meghan were like in high school: Meghan was a writing and oboe prodigy who was borderline learning disabled in other areas, and Sarah was just a little too good at convincing people that assisted suicide is a good thing.In the bonus, the g*rls/wom*n discuss all of you who have hate-subscribed just to spite us, answer some premium subscriber questions, and ask if universities fail their missions when they are politically motivated.Want to hear the bonus? Upgrade your subscription now.Relevant LinksWhy Conservatives Must Not Abandon Universities: A four-point planWhy the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely StupidHOUSEKEEPING🎟️ Get your ticket to The Free Press debate with Grimes, Sarah, Louise Perry and Anna Khachiyan.🥂 Join The Unspeakeasy, Meghan’s community for freethinking women.🎥 Follow us on YouTube!❌ And on the platform formerly known as Twitter: www.twitter.com/specialplacepod📸 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

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit aspecialplace.substack.comIn this episode, the girls/wom(y)n — aka Meghan Daum and Sarah Haider — tackle the subject of academic tenure and ask whether it actually encourages ideological conformity at universities. Also under discussion: have the social sciences have been captured? Why are so many administrators? Moreover, why do universities bend over backward to cater to 18-year-olds when the people who really matter are aging donors? Finally, in this episode: AT LONG LAST we learn what Sarah and Meghan were like in high school: Meghan was a writing and oboe prodigy who was borderline learning disabled in other areas, and Sarah was just a little too good at convincing people that assisted suicide is a good thing.In the bonus, the g*rls/wom*n discuss all of you who have hate-subscribed just to spite us, answer some premium subscriber questions, and ask if universities fail their missions when they are politically motivated.Relevant LinksWhy Conservatives Must Not Abandon Universities: A four-point planWhy the Past 10 Years of American Life Have Been Uniquely StupidKnow someone who is as black-pilled about the culture wars as we are? Donate or give a gift subscription.HOUSEKEEPING🥂 Join The Unspeakeasy, Meghan’s community for freethinking women.🎥 Follow us on YouTube!❌ And on the platform formerly known as Twitter: www.twitter.com/specialplacepod📸 And Instagram.🎵 And TikTok.

The podcast discusses the phenomenon of Oliver Anthony and whether he is a music industry plant. It also explores the New York Times' reporting on hate crimes and questions the credibility of recent cases. Additionally, the hosts talk about their love for libraries and discuss whistleblower Jamie Reed's claims about a youth gender clinic. The episode covers topics such as the ginger jihadi trend, the political implications of music, dating and political affiliations, and the complex nature of the Matthew Shepard case.