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Publishes	Daily	Episodes	1121	Founded	15 years ago
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Chris Dietz, "Self-Declaration in the Legal Recognition of Gender" (Routledge, 2022)

Self-Declaration in the Legal Recognition of Gender (Routledge, 2023) is a socio-legal study that offers a critique of what it means to self-declare with regard to legal gender. Based on empirical research conducted in Denmark, the book engages in so... more

6 Jan 2026 • 1 hr 13 min

Susanna Elm, "The Importance of Being Gorgeous: Gender and Christian Imperial Rule in Late Antiquity" (U California Press, 2025)

In this (open-access) book, Susanna Elm radically changes our understanding of imperial rule in the later Roman Empire. As she shows, the so-called eastern decadence of the Emperor Theodosius and his successors was in fact a calculated revolution in ... more

6 Jan 2026 • 1 hr 21 min

Lesley Nicole Braun, "Congo's Dancers: Women and Work in Kinshasa" (U Wisconsin Press, 2023)

Today I spoke with Lesley Nicole Braun to talk about her new book on Congo's dancers. Dance music plays a central role in the cultural, social, religious, and family lives of the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Among the various genre... more

5 Jan 2026 • 47 min

Brooke Kroeger, "Undaunted: How Women Changed American Journalism" (Knopf, 2023)

Undaunted: How Women Changed American Journalism (Knopf, 2023) is a representative history of the American women who surmounted every impediment put in their way to do journalism's most valued work. From Margaret Fuller's improbable success to the hi... more

3 Jan 2026 • 45 min

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Lesley Nicole Braun

Professor and research associate at the Institute for Social Anthropology at the University of Basel

University of Basel

Episode: Lesley Nicole Braun, "Congo's Dancers: Women and Work in Kinshasa" (U Wisconsin Press, 2023)

Brooke Kroeger

Professor Emerita at New York University and author of 'Undaunted: How Women Changed American Journalism'

Alfred A. Knopf

Episode: Brooke Kroeger, "Undaunted: How Women Changed American Journalism" (Knopf, 2023)

Megan Bryson

Associate Professor of Religious Studies and Chair of the Asian Studies Program

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Episode: Megan Bryson and Kevin Buckelew eds., "Buddhist Masculinities" (Columbia UP, 2023)

Kevin Buckelew

Assistant Professor of Religious Studies

Northwestern University

Episode: Megan Bryson and Kevin Buckelew eds., "Buddhist Masculinities" (Columbia UP, 2023)

Alison Stone

Professor of Philosophy at Lancaster University, author of 'Women Philosophers in Nineteenth-Century Britain'

Lancaster University

Episode: Alison Stone, "Women Philosophers in Nineteenth-Century Britain" (Oxford UP, 2023)

Kate Clancy

Professor of anthropology at the University of Illinois and author of 'Period: The Real Story of Menstruation'

University of Illinois

Episode: Kate Clancy, "Period: The Real Story of Menstruation" (Princeton UP, 2023)

Dr. Ruby Oram

Assistant Professor of Practice in the History Department at Texas State University

Texas State University

Episode: Ruby Oram, "Home Work: Gender, Child Labor, and Education for Girls in Urban America, 1870-1930" (U Chicago Press, 2025)

Alexandra Ghiț

Postdoctoral researcher at the University of Vienna, specializing in interwar anti-militarism and pacifism, as well as women's labor history.

University of Vienna

Episode: Alexandra Ghiț, "Welfare Work Without Welfare: Women and Austerity in Interwar Bucharest" (De Gruyter Oldenbourg, 2025)

Amber Day

Professor of Media and Performance Studies at Bryant University, author of 'Caught in the Crosshairs: Feminist Comedians and the Culture Wars'

Bryant University

Episode: Amber Day, "Caught in the Crosshairs: Feminist Comedians and the Culture Wars" (Indiana UP, 2025)

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Dr. Miranda Melcher

One of the hosts, Dr. Miranda Melcher leads discussions that engage with complex themes in gender studies, using her academic background to facilitate insightful dialogues.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings

Broad spectrum of the gender spectrum
I’ve been looking for multi-cultural gender conversations that are factual and emotionally charged…this one is perfect. Hearing from scholars from around the world helps put into perspective and also makes us see that we share certain experiences as a human culture that we will forever need to expand on. Thank you for this podcast!
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BCollLifeIsArt
United Statesa year ago
A well said arsenal of arguments against prolific bs spouted by the asinine manosphere, misogynist pmc types, & common, often unintentionally sexisxt misconceptions parroted by apolitical normies. Listening to this podcast was a cathartic and vindicating experience for me personally. it's an absolutely wildly fascinating collection of facts, citations, and analysis from two very accessible and engaging researchers that everyone needs to hear ASAP!
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therook
2 years ago
I love it
Great content! Very insightful and deep topics on gender studies from different disicplines
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rndzvs
Chile4 years ago
Just a lot of biologic essentialism, pared with a very rigid and binary view on gender.
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Kyra Typhoon
5 years ago
Excellent interviews
High quality interviews, helps to decide if to buy a book or if it’s worth the time to read
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Lesley Nicole Braun, "Congo's Dancers: Women and Work in Kinshasa" (U Wisconsin Press, 2023)

Q: What inspired you to study dance and dancers in Congo?

Braun explains her fascination with the history of Congolese rumba music, its evolution, and its significant cultural impact; her personal experiences as a dancer profoundly informed her research.

Jack Z. Bratich, "On Microfascism: Gender, War, and Death" (Common Notions, 2022)

Q: So how do anti-fascists respond to microfascism?

Anti-microfascism involves recognizing cracks in systems of oppression and forming responses based on community solidarity and solidarity networks.

Jack Z. Bratich, "On Microfascism: Gender, War, and Death" (Common Notions, 2022)

Q: What is autogenetic sovereignty and how is it a part of this microfascism?

Autogenetic sovereignty is the idea that one becomes a self-acting subject by almost authorizing oneself to do it, creating oneself which ties into the fascist project of individualism.

Jack Z. Bratich, "On Microfascism: Gender, War, and Death" (Common Notions, 2022)

Q: Can you please start us off by telling us a bit about your research and what led you to write on microfascism?

I shifted my research focus from progressive social movements to understanding the rise of right-wing movements in the mid-2010s, particularly in mainstream culture.

Alison Stone, "Women Philosophers in Nineteenth-Century Britain" (Oxford UP, 2023)

Q: How can we restore 19th-century British women philosophers into the narratives of history of philosophy?

Alison emphasizes the importance of familiarizing ourselves with the print culture of the time, understanding the conventions of anonymity and pseudonymity, and being open to various forms of writing used by women, including letters and fiction, rather than expecting them to resemble modern professional philosophers.

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The episodes feature a diverse array of discussions centered around gender studies and the intersections of gender with various sociocultural phenomena. Topics range from the experiences of women in history and modern contexts, including motherhood, identity, and societal roles, to critical analyses of cultural representation and systemic issues affecting marginalized groups, such as Black girls and Dalit women. Scholars frequently share their recent research findings, introducing listeners to both historical perspectives and contemporary debates within gender discourse. Those who are interested in in-depth academic discussions that also touch on personal narratives from experts in the field will find this content particularly engaging.

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