Fictional Women Around the World: Arwen Evenstar

It's a truth universally acknowledged. For this month's book club, we dig into issues of class, gentrification, prejudice, sisterhood, coming of age, family, home and love with Ibi Zoboi's 2019 novel ...

21 Helmi 49min

Yves joins us to spotlight the mysterious, mythical and Wild West story of the first Black woman to own a utility company in the US state of Montana, Sarah Bickford. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr...

20 Helmi 53min

What's the situationship? Well, no one quite agrees, but there are a few basic elements.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Helmi 17min

In the third part of our miniseries on ICE, we dig into surveillance and precedent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Helmi 47min

Sana Starros occupies many roles in the Star Wars universe - academic, smuggler, hero, and also Han Solo's first wife. Sort of. We unpack her origins, her accomplishments and some chaotic romance.See ...

17 Helmi 13min

What exactly does 'work spouse' entail, and should we retire the term altogether? In this classic, we discuss examples, history and problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Helmi 27min

Galentine's Day, Valentine's Day and...Mistress Day? We unpack what Mistress Day is and how it got started in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Helmi 15min

Short answer, yes. Samantha and Anney go over some of the reasons why, and ways to take care of ourselves and keep fighting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

14 Helmi 47min