Your gender is not determined by your anatomy, your chromosomes, your hormones, or even your internal sense of self. It is determined by J.K. Rowling. Today, Natalie Wynn (aka Contrapoints) and I unpack the harassment campaign against Algerian boxer Imane Khelif and what it reveals about people who can “always tell.”
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Mar 20
What I Learned From 12 Hours of DOGE Bro Depositions (with Krystal Ball)
Last year at the behest of Elon Musk, a group of young men in their 20s with no political experience set out to reduce federal spending by terminating lifesaving public health programs, slashing thousands of science and culture grants, and gutting entire federal agencies. The “DO ... Show More
1h 39m
Mar 6
We All Deserve Better Than Gavin Newsom (with Emma Vigeland and Kat Blaque)
Gavin Newsom, the California governor who’s been seemingly anointed to the throne of the Democratic Party, thinks Democrats should be more “culturally normal.” He thinks we should spend less time talking about pronouns. He won’t tax billionaires, and he’s had approximately four d ... Show More
1h 41m
Dec 2024
What Happens When You Swear Off Men feat. Ashli Pollard
If you've thought about quitting dating, swearing off men altogether, or joining the 4B movement (don't worry, we define it if you're not familiar), this episode is for you. We are joined by entrepreneur/marketing expert and recent viral sensation for the no-men movement, Ashli P ... Show More
1h 27m
May 2025
Embracing Your Masculinity with Brittani Nichols
Producer, Writer and Comedian Brittani Nichols (currently EP on Abbot Elementary!) sits down with Mal to discuss gender expression and the need for better LGBTQ representation in the industry. She reflects on her upbringing in Chicago, the complexities of her identity, and the in ... Show More
53m 46s
Mar 2025
128: Why Men REALLY Pull Away—The Truth No One Tells You with Connell Barrett
Ever feel like dating is one giant guessing game? You meet a guy, everything’s great—until suddenly, he's pulling away. Or maybe you keep hearing, "You're amazing, but I just don't feel the spark." What the hell is actually going on in their heads? In this episode, I sit down wit ... Show More
1h 5m
Jul 2025
A delivery, a stream and a very precise walk.
Catherine is up with the sparrows to talk to people starting the week with work and some good intentions. ---Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week. ---The conversations th ... Show More
11m 32s