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Recent Guests

Caitlin Wiesner
Assistant Professor of History at Mercy University, specializing in gender, sexuality, race, and crime control policy.
Mercy University
Episode: Caitlin Wiesner, "Between the Street and the State: Black Women’s Anti-Rape Activism Amid the War on Crime" (U Pennsylvania, 2025)
Hannah Lebovits
Discusses the influence of music, specifically AB. Rottenberg's works, on Orthodox Jewish childhood.
University of Texas-Arlington
Episode: Dainy Bernstein, "Artifacts of Orthodox Jewish Childhoods" (Ben Yehuda Press, 2022)
Dainy Bernstein
Editor of the anthology and expert in Orthodox Jewish childhood culture.
Ben Yehuda Press
Episode: Dainy Bernstein, "Artifacts of Orthodox Jewish Childhoods" (Ben Yehuda Press, 2022)
Goldie Gross
Contributed an essay on the intersection of visual culture and the Orthodox childhood experience.
Episode: Dainy Bernstein, "Artifacts of Orthodox Jewish Childhoods" (Ben Yehuda Press, 2022)
Yehudis Keller
Contributed insights on psychological perspectives informed by her Orthodox upbringing.
Case Western Reserve University
Episode: Dainy Bernstein, "Artifacts of Orthodox Jewish Childhoods" (Ben Yehuda Press, 2022)
Miriam Moster
PhD candidate focusing on the Haredi community, discussing the cultural impact of music.
Graduate Center of the City University of New York
Episode: Dainy Bernstein, "Artifacts of Orthodox Jewish Childhoods" (Ben Yehuda Press, 2022)
Gloria J. Browne-Marshall
Emmy Award-winning writer, civil rights attorney, playwright, speaker, and professor of constitutional law at City University of New York, John Jay College of Criminal Justice.
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Episode: Gloria Browne-Marshall, "A Protest History of the United States" (Beacon Press, 2026)
Peace Medie
Associate professor in politics at University of Bristol, author of Global Norms and Local Actions, The Campaign to Advance Women in Africa.
University of Bristol
Episode: Peace A. Medie, "Global Norms and Local Action: The Campaigns to End Violence Against Women in Africa" (Oxford UP, 2020)
J.D. Sargan
Author of 'Trans-Histories of the Medieval Book: An Experiment in Bibliography' and Assistant Professor in the English Department at the University of Georgia
University of Georgia
Episode: J.D. Sargan, "Trans Histories of the Medieval Book: An Experiment in Bibliography" (Arc Humanities Press, 2025)

Host

Dr. Miranda Melcher
One of the hosts, Dr. Miranda Melcher leads discussions that engage with complex themes in gender studies, using her academic background to facilitate insightful dialogues.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • Broad spectrum of the gender spectrum

    I’ve been looking for multi-cultural gender conversations that are factual and emotionally charged…this one is perfect. Hearing from scholars from around the world helps put into perspective and also makes us see that we share certain experiences as a human culture that we will forever need to expand on. Thank you for this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
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    BCollLifeIsArt
    United Statesa year ago

  • A well said arsenal of arguments against prolific bs spouted by the asinine manosphere, misogynist pmc types, & common, often unintentionally sexisxt misconceptions parroted by apolitical normies. Listening to this podcast was a cathartic and vindicating experience for me personally. it's an absolutely wildly fascinating collection of facts, citations, and analysis from two very accessible and engaging researchers that everyone needs to hear ASAP!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    therook
    2 years ago
  • I love it

    Great content! Very insightful and deep topics on gender studies from different disicplines

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    rndzvs
    Chile4 years ago

  • Just a lot of biologic essentialism, pared with a very rigid and binary view on gender.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    Kyra Typhoon
    5 years ago
  • Excellent interviews

    High quality interviews, helps to decide if to buy a book or if it’s worth the time to read

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hfifjfidjf
    United States5 years ago
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Caitlin Wiesner, "Between the Street and the State: Black Women’s Anti-Rape Activism Amid the War on Crime" (U Pennsylvania, 2025)
Q: How did you come across the story of the self-help group in the McDaniel Glenn Homes?
The story was uncovered through archival research within the National Black Women's Health Project's newsletter.
Caitlin Wiesner, "Between the Street and the State: Black Women’s Anti-Rape Activism Amid the War on Crime" (U Pennsylvania, 2025)
Q: What changed from the dissertation to the book?
Wiesner mentions that the addition of care as a through line for the women's activism defined the narrative of the book.
Caitlin Wiesner, "Between the Street and the State: Black Women’s Anti-Rape Activism Amid the War on Crime" (U Pennsylvania, 2025)
Q: Can you talk a bit about how you came to that title?
Wiesner explains that the title reflects the relationship between interpersonal violence and state violence, particularly focusing on African American women's experiences.
Peace A. Medie, "Global Norms and Local Action: The Campaigns to End Violence Against Women in Africa" (Oxford UP, 2020)
Q: What are the policy implications of this study?
Medie emphasizes the importance of specialized policing and domestic ownership, along with a holistic approach to addressing gender-based violence.
Peace A. Medie, "Global Norms and Local Action: The Campaigns to End Violence Against Women in Africa" (Oxford UP, 2020)
Q: What led you to select these two countries and what sort of research did you do in both contexts?
Medie adopted a structured comparison to analyze specialized policing in Liberia, which had established many units versus Côte d'Ivoire, which had fewer.

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The episodes feature a diverse array of discussions centered around gender studies and the intersections of gender with various sociocultural phenomena. Topics range from the experiences of women in history and modern contexts, including motherhood, identity, and societal roles, to critical analyses of cultural representation and systemic issues affecting marginalized groups, such as Black girls and Dalit women. Scholars frequently share their recent research findings, introducing listeners to both historical perspectives and contemporary debates within gender discourse. Those who are interested in in-depth academic discussions that also touch on personal narratives from experts in the field will find this content particularly engaging.

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