Turning a beloved movie of female empowerment into a dull endorsement of the patriarchy, autocracy and mass forced labor is no easy feat, but Disney Magic is one hell of a drug. Think tanker Rui Zhong and novelist/meme goddess Xiran Jay Zhao join to discuss.
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Intro music: Reflections by Christina Aguilera (Tojou Remix)
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Yesterday
The Future of Secure Telecom
In the wake of Salt Typhoon, what does the future of secure telecom look like?
To find out, ChinaTalk interviewed John Doyle, a former Green Beret who spent a decade building Palantir’s national security practice before founding Cape, which calls itself “America’s privacy-first ... Show More
59m 15s
Yesterday
Transistor Radio: OpenAI Loses the Mandate, Railroad Bubble = AI Bubble
Doug, Dylan, and Wei of SemiAnalysis join me (Jon was sleeping at 5AM taiwan time...) for a pre-holiday get together.
01:00 AI Mandate--OpenAI slipping
19:03 Dylan sells TSMC on AI better than sama
24:17 Doug teaches a lesson on railroad bubbles and ai
32:30 Sarah Friar fails ... Show More
50m 48s
Nov 21
Second Breakfast: Witkoff and Putin's Peace Deal
Eric Robinson, Justin Mc, Tony Stark and I talk China's sushi ban, Witkoff's peace plan, Jake Sullivan, William Manchester's absurd memoir
Here's the full text of the peace plan: https://www.axios.com/2025/11/20/trump-ukraine-peace-plan-28-points-russia
Chapters
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59m 8s
Nov 2022
Julia Fox
Motherhood, money, men, and masterpieces. These are some of the topics I get into with actress and it-girl, Julia Fox. From her past as a dominatrix to her current relationship with sex—we cover it all. A Sony Music Entertainment, Somethin’ Else, and Bitch Era Media production. F ... Show More
57m 32s
Feb 2022
Feminist Movie Friday: Ma Rainey's Black Bottom
<p>For this Feminist Movie Friday, we focus in on the beautiful, tragic and powerful music, performances, costuming, and history of Ma Rainey's Black Bottom. </p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastn ... Show More
49m 11s
Feb 2023
Maggie Wheeler, Anastasia Soare & Reneé Rapp?
On today's Who's There, our weekly call-in show, we discover the surprising Disney film that inspired Molly Mae's baby's name before taking your questions about Reneé Rapp's career, Anastasia Soare's big party, Maggie Wheeler's new spon, and a whole lot more. So everyone gather a ... Show More
1 h
Apr 2023
The Mario Movie's Star Power
This week, host Julia Tuner is joined by guest-hosts Jamelle Bouie and Nadira Goffe. In the first segment, they discuss The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which currently tops the box office and stars Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, and numerous other big stars. After that, the panel tal ... Show More
55m 22s
Apr 2020
SMNTY Podcast and Chill Playlist, Episode 4: Feminist Movie Friday, Mulan Edition
<p>If you're looking for a feminist discussion on women in entertainment, this is the playlist for you! We dig into topics around women in revenge, movies, tabletop gaming, and Harry Potter. Come take a listen, will you?</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="ht ... Show More
40m 45s