Could a pill cure obesity?

Could a pill cure obesity?

It's true: The FDA has approved two new anti-obesity drugs. But when did the medical community begin treating obesity as a chronic disease? Listen in to learn more about obesity medication -- including why anti-obesity drugs like fenphen failed in the past.

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Female Firsts: Emma Nakuina

Female Firsts: Emma Nakuina

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.

24 Apr 43min

Happy Hour #217: A SMNTY Update

Happy Hour #217: A SMNTY Update

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

23 Apr 15min

The Legend of Deborah

The Legend of Deborah

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 infor...

22 Apr 35min

Fictional Women Around the World: April O'Neil

Fictional Women Around the World: April O'Neil

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.

21 Apr 12min

SMNTY Classics: Black Swan and the Horror of Perfectionism

SMNTY Classics: Black Swan and the Horror of Perfectionism

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 l...

20 Apr 46min

SMNTY Classics: What the Treatment of Shay and Ruby tell Us

SMNTY Classics: What the Treatment of Shay and Ruby tell Us

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 classi...

18 Apr 58min

Feminist Movie Friday: Aliens

Feminist Movie Friday: Aliens

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 fo...

17 Apr 47min

Happy Hour 216#: Fanfiction Specifications

Happy Hour 216#: Fanfiction Specifications

What are transformative works? We scroll through some updates, some questions, and some history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

16 Apr 25min

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