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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...

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Atlanta, GA

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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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English

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Episodes
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Women and Manga

5/13/2026
Anney dives into the history of manga, and the role of women within the art form. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:30:13

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Activists Around the World: Connie Cao

5/12/2026
Today we shine a light on urban permaculture gardener, writer, and content creator Connie Cao. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:10:18

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SMNTY Classics: Who is Candace Owens?

5/11/2026
Candace Owens has pivoted many times in her career, but some things have remained the same. Bridget Todd sheds light on her early career, some turning points, and how her brand can lead to radicalization in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:05:19

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SMNTY Classics: Women Supporting Women

5/9/2026
Don't underestimate the value of women supporting women. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha talk the power of uplifting and amplifying the voices of other women. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:40:53

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ICE: How We Got Here (Part 5)

5/8/2026
In our ongoing look at what is going on with ICE in the US (and elsewhere), we hone in on the numerous issues surrounding detention centers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:47

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Happy Hour #219: SMNTY Grows a Garden

5/7/2026
Samantha shares successes, worries and hopes of her garden. Also talking to your plants is normal and healthy. Really! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:13:40

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The Social Network with Bridget Todd

5/6/2026
Bridget Todd joins us to break down the 2010 film The Social Network, a drama chronicling the founding of Facebook. We discuss male insecurity, rage and misogyny in the tech industry, and how the story hits now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:01:08:29

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Activists Around the World: Sunu P. Chandy

5/5/2026
Today we spotlight the vast works of civil rights attorney, social justice activist and poet/writer Sunu P. Chandy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:10:54

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SMNTY Classics: Ruth Shady

5/4/2026
In this classic episode, let's talk about Ruth Shady, a woman who is putting Indiana Jones to shame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:15:18

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SMNTY Classics: Mean Girls Run the World?

5/2/2026
Since pretty much ever, we've had the trope of the mean girl. You know her - she's rich, popular, has a group supporting her, and is the foil for the heroine. We trace the history, evolution and changing meaning of the Mean Girl in this classic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:45:52

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SMNTY Classics: The Women of Wildland Firefighting

5/1/2026
When it comes to fighting wildfires, women have historically faced a lot of obstacles. In this classic, we uncover the often overlooked history of women doing this difficult work, the progress that's been made, and the work that still needs to be done. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:06

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Happy Hour #218: A New (?) Hope

4/30/2026
Star Wars Day is upon us once again! We talk about some recent news from a galaxy far, far away and holding on to hope. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:22:01

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Straightwashing and Placement Theory

4/29/2026
Straightwashing has a long history and according to some, has gotten worse in recent years. Anney and Samantha navigate the history off straightwashing and chat about a related topic, placement theory. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:39:02

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Activists Around the World: Sylvia Earle

4/28/2026
Anney and Samantha dive into the numerous accomplishments of marine biologist and explorer Sylvia Earle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:13:48

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SMNTY Classics: Man v. Bear

4/27/2026
Would you rather be stuck in the woods with a man or a bear? This hypothetical question went viral and exposed so much more. We discuss in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:28:35

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SMNTY Classics: The Gendering of Weed

4/25/2026
With the decriminalization and commercialization of weed in some of the US, we've seen some very troubling marketing towards women (and blatant ignorance of the past). Friend of the show Joey stops by to go over the history, the issues and the positive potential of cannabis in this classic episode. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:55:51

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Female Firsts: Emma Nakuina

4/24/2026
Yves delves into the rich and varied story of Emma Nakuina, often known as the first woman judge in Hawaii. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:43:26

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Happy Hour #217: A SMNTY Update

4/23/2026
Samantha breaks down on how her experience teaching is going, and SMNTY shares an exciting update. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Duration:00:15:42

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The Legend of Deborah

4/22/2026
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.

Duration:00:35:03

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Fictional Women Around the World: April O'Neil

4/21/2026
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.

Duration:00:12:50