
Join multi-ethnic co-hosts Sara + Misasha - two wickedly smart, heart-led, long-distance best friends - as they help folks talk smarter and think deeper about the world around us. Whether it's about science, history, current events, social justice, or more, their community consists of people who want to be better humans, to benefit all of us. We won't let the fire hose of information overwhelm us.... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 298 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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What if the thing holding back justice isn't lack of will — it's lack of access?
Today's guest is doing something about that after coming up from a really rough time in high school, a near-fatal car crash, a parent who believed in him endlessly, ... more
The choice before us in 2026 is similar to the choice before Americans in the latter half of the 19th century, and the way we're framing it today is this:
Which straight White male President's line of thinking do you want to get behind? Choice #1... more
7 Years, One Big Rebrand, and Everything We Know Now: An Honest Anniversary Conversation
Have we ever thought about quitting the podcast? What did we think when we were starting Dear White Women seven years ago? Why did we rebrand the show to What... more
Sara. Misasha. Megumi. All three of us are the daughter of one Japanese parent and one White parent each. All three of us had dual citizenship with the United States and Japan at one point. But the trajectories of our citizenship are distinctly diffe... more
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The latest episode on Unions was a fantastic episode diving into the history and importance of Unions across many aspects of not just labor but the country as a whole. Dear White Women Podcast is on my weekly podcast listening and sharing hear two ladies never disappoint! Keep up the good work!
Stuff like this makes being a black person a lot harder.
Appreciate this podcast in general and LOVE this episode. Discussing all aspects of women’s health including menses is so overdue. Women have to claim this conversation and stop shaming ourselves and each other. Thank you!
Weary of self aggrandizing neoliberalism. White presenting women applauding themselves…centering themselves…while teaching white women how not to do the same…? If all you talk about it “women” without acknowledging the nuance of our experience ((outside of your own individual experiences)) what are you really doing. Such a wide platform to perpetuate the problem. Cite black women, interview brown women, acknowledge nuance, if you don’t you’re the problem. Talking about identity without acknowled... more
I dont have to listen to this to know its racist garbage. Ironic they claim to be so anti racist
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Thoughtful, up-to-date conversations centered on race, gender, politics, media literacy, and personal growth. Episodes frequently explore difficult social questions—from civil discourse in polarizing debates to redefining success and workplace culture—through a collaborative, empathetic lens. Listeners can expect well-researched discussions with a focus on actionable ideas for personal change, community building, and advancing social equity, often grounded in real-world examples and guest expertise. A notable strength is the show's willingness to tackle taboo or controversial topics with nuance, inviting listeners to reflect and act rather than simply consume ideas.
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