With the historic nomination of the first Black woman to the US Supreme Court, Ketanji Brown Jackson, we're already seeing a flood of sexist and racist disinformation and misinformation. Bridget Todd stops by with a primer on SCOTUS and what to look out for in this nomination process.
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SMNTY Classics: Mean Girls Run the World?
Since pretty much ever, we've had the trope of the mean girl. You know her - she's rich, popular, has a group supporting her, and is the foil for the heroine. We trace the history, evolution and changing meaning of the Mean Girl in this classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for pri ... Show More
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May 2
SMNTY Classics: The Women of Wildland Firefighting
When it comes to fighting wildfires, women have historically faced a lot of obstacles. In this classic, we uncover the often overlooked history of women doing this difficult work, the progress that's been made, and the work that still needs to be done.See omnystudio.com/listener ... Show More
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Mar 2022
Stuff Mom Never Told You: Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black female SCOTUS nominee
<p>Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson is the first Black woman to be nominated to the Supreme Court of the United States. And because she’s a Black woman, her nomination and confirmation process will be filled with racist, sexist, disinformation. </p> <p> </p> <p>Bridget ... Show More
50m 17s
Oct 2020
This Week's Top Stories - Trump's Taxes, Amy Coney Barrett's Nomination & A Nightmarish Debate
The New York Times details President Trump's tax avoidance, Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, and the president refuses to condemn white supremacists.
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20m 18s