Madonna is an icon, a hitmaker, and a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. But despite her incredible achievements, she’s never been cozy with feminism. This week, we chat with author and podcast host Roxane Gay about Madonna’s legacy, and how feminism can fail women who dare to be trailblazers.Listen to Hear To Slay on Luminary, and find Bad Feminist in bookstores ... Show More
Jul 13
Listen Now: Dan Taberski’s Manifesto
Just in time for America’s 250th birthday, follow Dan Taberski (Hysterical, 9/12, Missing Richard Simmons) as he sets off on his most complicated quest yet: to reclaim the manifesto and write his own. Dan attempts to rescue the manifesto as a form from the sweaty clutches of cyni ... Show More
8m 1s
Oct 2023
What It's Like to Write a Madonna Biography
<p>Madonna released her first single in 1982, and in one guise or another she has been with us ever since — ubiquitous but also astonishing, when you consider the usual fleeting arc of pop stardom. How has she done it, and how have her various personae shaped or reflected the cul ... Show More
36m 29s
Aug 2022
The Duality of Diva with Mariah Carey
Meghan talks to the grande dame of our time, Mariah Carey, about the complexities surrounding the “diva” – from the diva’s glamour and power and elegance, to the more negative connotations associated with the word. This episode also features actress and comedian, Amanda Seales, a ... Show More
47m 49s
Aug 2021
Hollywood Scandals: Madonna
Blasphemy, public nudity, illicit affairs – most celebrities get caught in scandals, Madonna creates them. Part rebel, part relentless self-promoter, Madonna breaks down social barriers while earning millions. And whether she’s battling Popes or bound and gagged by an enraged lov ... Show More
45m 45s
Oct 2019
Feminism with Gloria Steinem
Ron Burgundy and Gloria Steinem talk feminism.Credits:Ron Burgundy: Host, Writer, Executive ProducerCarolina Barlow: Co-Host, Writer, and Producer.Producers: Whitney Hodack, Jack O'Brien, Miles Gray, and Nick StumpfExecutive Producer: Mike FarahConsulting Producer: Andrew SteeleC ... Show More
27m 21s