The Bible's Deborah has a much-debated legacy. A Judge, a prophetess, and a warrior, her story is both lauded and condemned. We shine a light on her story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fictional Women Around the World: April O'Neil
21/04/2026 | 12 mins.
SMNTY reports on April O'Neil, and her role as a bridge between humanity and teenage mutant ninja turtles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: Black Swan and the Horror of Perfectionism
20/04/2026 | 46 mins.
What's the cost of being perfect? Of losing yourself in the name of performance? Why do we applaud women's pain? The film Black Swan sets the stage for a conversation around the line between art and life, toxic mother-daughter relationships, mental health, symbolism, doppelgangers, ageism, orgasms, and the dangers of perfectionism. We discuss in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
SMNTY Classics: What the Treatment of Shay and Ruby tell Us
18/04/2026 | 58 mins.
In the wake of Trump's loss in the 2020 election, he and his cronies attacked two Black women poll workers, Ruby Freeman and Shay Moss, baselessly claiming they had tampered with votes. In this classic episode, Bridget Todd breaks down why this was so effective, the online eco-system that amplified it, and the ramifications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Feminist Movie Friday: Aliens
17/04/2026 | 47 mins.
In honor of Xenomorph Day, we're going back to our feminist movie roots and talking about the 1986 classic Aliens. We explore topics of motherhood, trauma and capitalism. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.
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