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.
Today
SMNTY Classics: The Animals Are Gay?!
It's Pride month, and there's a lot of talk about animals and the 'natural order' by those against the LGBTQ+ community. But at its heart, this argument ignores reality, is ultimately pointless, and ignores some pretty cool stuff. We chat about it in this classic episode.See omny ... Show More
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Yesterday
Feminist Movie Friday: The Birdcage
When the 1996 comedy The Birdcage hit theaters, it was a commercial and critical success. On top of that, it was one of the first major studio films to center on a gay couple, and joyously as well. We take a look back, talk some themes and how things have changed (or not).See omn ... Show More
40m 38s
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