Stuff Mom Never Told You

Recently, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists rejected federal funding in response to the current US administration's polices. We talk about what this means.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The brand Subaru has a well-known reputation as being for Lesbians. This was part of a purposeful marketing decision, backed with actual support. We go off-road to learn more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Several months ago, a discussion around sexism in the realm of table top gaming garnered a lot of attention. In this classic, we go over what happened, the ramifications and how things have changed since then (or not).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bridget Todd, a podcast host and tech expert known for making complex issues accessible, joins the discussion about the intersection of pregnancy and AI. They explore how AI is reshaping prenatal care, weighing its benefits against ethical concerns. Bridget shares insights on using AI for emotional support during significant life events, while also addressing privacy issues and the importance of human oversight. The conversation touches on navigating healthcare accessibility and the emotional challenges women face, creating a nuanced view of AI in maternal health.

Samantha gives us another update on her garden's progress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friend of the show Yves Jeffcoat stops by to shine a light on the story of Sylvia Rideoutt Bishop, America's first Black woman horse trainer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Disability Pride month wraps up, we highlight some disability rights organizations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we close out Disability Pride 2025, we summarize some of the things we need to keep an eye on here in the US.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disaster and survival movies don't have the best track record when it comes to their treatment of women. From who deserves to die, consumption of female bodies, to ice queens who, gasp, don't want kids, what are these movies saying about who deserves redemption and who deserves to die? In this classic, we look into two examples - Jurassic World and Deep Blue Sea.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2024 documentary rom-com Patrice: The Movie showcased beautiful relationships and the ways systems get in the way of them when it comes to people with disability.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.