Are Kids These Days Unwell?

In today's episode, Kate speaks about the issues facing young people to look at why older generations love to make fun of Gen Z... and not take our concerns seriously. She looks at the viral "iced coffee at a job interview" debate and youth protests in France to understand how older people view the…

Food is Political

In today's episode, Kate talks about the US food system and how politics impacts the food on your plate. She discusses climate change, Big Ag, corporate capture of the food system, unjust labor conditions, and more. Kate speaks about the Trump administration's devastating cuts to SNAP and expansion…

We Are Jane Doe

In today's podcast episode, Kate discusses the Cornell University rape case. Kate talks about the strength of Jane Doe coming forward to seek justice, the failure of our legal system, and the horrific abuse by the men at this fraternity. Kate analyzes the #MeToo movement, the cultural conditioning …

We need the Equal Rights Amendment with Zakiya Thomas

In today’s episode, Kate interviews Zakiya Thomas, the CEO and President of the ERA, about the Equal Rights Amendment. We talk about how the ERA would become the constitutional foundation for gender equality – impacting reproductive rights, voting rights, healthcare access, and protection from disc…

Strong, Not Skinny

In today's episode, Kate talks about the recent conversation encouraging women to be "strong, not skinny" and what this says about women's fitness, body image standards, and feminism. She touches on the recent manufactured culture war about trans athletes in the WNBA, Sydney Sweeney's stupid sports…

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…