All My Homies Hate Big Pharma

In today's episode, Kate talks about the role of big pharma in the US healthcare system. Kate speaks about the political lobbying power of the pharmaceutical industry as well as the rampant advertising on TV and radio. She touches on the opioid epidemic caused by Purdue Pharma, Trump's failed attem…

Women’s Health Matters with Representative Sara Jacobs

On today’s podcast, Kate speaks with US House Representative Sara Jacobs about women’s health and what she’s fighting for. They talk about the generational divide in Congress, which policies are needed to *actually* support women, and the institutional sexism that exists in DC. Sara touches on the …

What's up with GOOP

In today's podcast, Kate discusses the world of GOOP and Gwyneth Paltrow. Kate analyzes Gwyneth's recent pivot to promoting AI by going back to look at the origins of her company GOOP to discuss how "wellness culture" has shifted since the 2010s. Kate talks about individualism, technofascism, propa…

Polyester Everything

In today's episode, Kate looks at the popular wellness buzzwords and analyzes why consumers are opting in for clean beauty, non-toxic products, and natural fibers in clothing. My computer lost a good chunk of footage in post so maybe I'll touch on those notes in a future episode. Apologies for my s…

"I ate so much pasta in Europe and felt so healthy"

In today's episode, Kate unpacks why the real reasons why people in Europe are likely healthier than in the United States. Kate looks at the structural factors such as healthcare, public transit, work-life balance, etc. which contribute to better health outcomes in Europe and talks about her experi…

The Fight for Women's Equality with Amy Willard-Cross

In today's episode, Kate speaks with Amy-Willard Cross who is the founder of Gender Fair, which rates companies, nonprofits, and colleges on how they serve women. We talk about the systemic barriers holding women back from advancing in the society and how women can push back. Amy discusses the gend…

Have Influencers Lost it? (Yes)

In today's episode, Kate analyzes why the public hates influencers and why she thinks the criticism is valid (hint: it's not an attack on women.) Kate talks about the entitled influencers who claim they are discriminated against, why Nara Smith is strategically claiming she's not a tradwife, and ho…

The United States of Surveillance

In today's episode, Kate talks about the dystopian surveillance state that is coming for our private medical data and personhood. She discusses how Flock surveillance cameras are being used to track everyone, including women seeking out reproductive healthcare, immigrants, and protestors across the…

The Coldest Summer for the Rest of Our Lives with Grace Wickerson

In today’s episode, Kate speaks with Grace Wickerson, Senior Manager of Climate and Health at the Federation of American Scientists, about extreme heat, climate change, and public health. Grace talks about policy solutions their team identified to keep people safe from extreme heat and how to prote…

Abortion is Healthcare with Jessica Valenti

In today's episode, Kate speaks with Jessica Valenti, feminist writer and founder of the Abortion, Every Day newsletter, about the state of abortion and health misinformation in the United States. Jessica discusses how Republicans have shifted their tactics in a post-Roe world from overt abortion b…