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Subject To Power

Elle Kamihira
Patriarchy
Feminism
Women's Rights
Gender Inequality
Misogyny
Femicide
Witch Hunts
Sexual Violence
Domestic Violence
Gender-Based Violence
Prostitution
Transgenderism
Radical Feminism
Capitalism
Social Norms
Indigenous Cultures
Women's Role In History
Societal Structures
Hamas
India

An open-ended investigation into the state of inequality between the two halves of humanity - men and women. Subjugation, domination, exploitation and all related forms of hierarchies and tyrannies - with an international lineup of guests, hosted by Elle Kamihira.

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Latest Episodes

40 years ago, Jane Caputi wrote a brilliant book about serial sex killers - The Age of Sex Crime - which is as relevant today as it was in 1987. In the book, Jane analyzes the histories of well-known, individual serial sex killers, from Jack The Ripp... more

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Abuse and systematic cruelty against women and children is common across the world, but the term torture is still reserved mostly for men - think political prisoners, prisoners of war, victims of evil regimes.

But guests on today’s episode, retired-... more

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No matter how much the “family values” crowd wishes for women to “return home where they belong”, Linda Scott, renown expert on women’s economy and author of The Double X Economy, knows women’s economic empowerment has traversed past the point of no ... more

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In 2026 the global surrogacy industry will grow to over 30 billion dollars. The manufacturing plants and raw materials that make this massive business possible are women's bodies, and the products being bought and sold are human babies.

This hugely ... more

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Recent Guests

Jane Caputi
Professor of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies; author of The Age of Sex Crime
Wayne State University (as discussed)
Episode: Bloody Sacrifices
Linda MacDonald
Public health nurse and torture survivor advocate
Nova Scotia, Canada
Episode: Category: Torture
Jeanne Sarson
Public health nurse and torture survivor advocate
Nova Scotia, Canada
Episode: Category: Torture
Linda Scott
Professor and author, expert on women's economic development
Brown University (visiting professor); formerly Oxford and University of Illinois
Episode: Standing Up To The Brotherhood
Lexi Ellingsworth
Founder, Stop Surrogacy Now UK
Stop Surrogacy Now UK
Episode: The Empathy Trap
Zoe Venditozzi
Novelist
Episode: How To Become A Quarrelsome Woman
Claire Mitchell
Human rights attorney
Episode: How To Become A Quarrelsome Woman
Li Wen
Former journalist in China, now a podcaster in Germany
Seahorse Planet
Episode: The State vs. Woman
Krisztina Les
Young Hungarian feminist and advocate for women's rights
Patent
Episode: Find Your Sisters

Host

Elle Kamihira
Host of Subject To Power

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 152 ratings
  • Great philosophy insights

    The podcast does a great job of dissecting the underlying philosophical ideas contributing to the vile treatment of women in the last couple thousand years. It shows how this system spits out narcissistic, incoherent and fundamentally damaged individuals (particularly men) and makes a strong case for abolishing it. Well worth a listen for anyone who’s sick and tired of hearing excuses as for why it’s all “natural” and “inevitable” somehow.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UZLVQZ
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Excellent

    Interesting & insightful explorations into how the world impacts women. I’m always left contemplating the topic spoken about. Thank you for engaging with some very difficult themes & talking with excellent authors.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wheezy+
    Australia8 months ago
  • Swerf n terf

    Be warned it’s a steaming pile of hateful swerf n terf garbage. Just leave trans people alone, Jesus.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Hdbtri
    Australiaa year ago
  • Fantastic and full of female wisdom

    A brilliant podcast that feels like a feminist primer that is both relevant, realistic and revelatory. Thank you Elle, I can’t get enough of your excellent work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    QueenMartineR
    Australiaa year ago
  • Voices and stories from brilliant minds and beautiful souls

    The voices in this podcast need to be heard by all. The stories are beautifully diverse and intriguing while the messages conveyed are powerfully enlightening. I’ve listened to every episodes and I am now re-listening to every episode. The women in this series have given me words to the ways I have felt my whole life. The series is relatable, validating, and empowering. Without a doubt: The best podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MotherRefuge
    United Statesa year ago

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Thoughtful, world‑changing discussions that empower listeners.
Listeners praise depth, interview style, and relevance to real-world debates.
A few reviews note strong bias but acknowledge thought-provoking content.
Some episodes have sparked criticism around trans issues, showing the show's provocative edge.

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Bloody Sacrifices
Q: Can you summarize the central thesis of The Age of Sex Crime and why it remains relevant today?
The book argues that sexuality and violence are fused within a patriarchal culture, and serial killers are not aberrations but manifestations of systemic misogyny that ritualize domination. Its relevance endures as contemporary violence and media portrayals continue to reflect and reinforce these patterns.
Category: Torture
Q: What is non-state torture and how does it differ from state-sponsored torture?
Non-state torture involves violent acts by private individuals or organized networks, often with the aim of destruction of the person's sense of self, and is not tied to state actors or state apparatus; it requires a victim-centered legal and investigative framework.
Category: Torture
Q: How did this work begin for you, and what sparked the focus on non-state torture?
Two nurses encountered a survivor who described torture, which broadened their view from domestic abuse to a broader, non-state phenomenon and led them to map the problem and develop a model.
The Empathy Trap
Q: What can individuals do to address surrogacy laws and protect the rights of surrogate mothers?
People are encouraged to think critically, ask questions about payments and circumstances, push for transparent media coverage, contact MPs with action letters, and support ethical frameworks that safeguard mothers and children.
The Empathy Trap
Q: Yeah, so how did you become interested and start campaigning and being active against surrogacy? Like what prompted it?
Her interest grew from reading UK and international proposals, realizing the potential harms, and witnessing the lived experiences of surrogate mothers, which motivated her to launch Stop Surrogacy Now UK to campaign against law reform.

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Recent guests on Subject To Power include:

1. Jane Caputi
2. Linda MacDonald
3. Jeanne Sarson
4. Linda Scott
5. Lexi Ellingsworth
6. Zoe Venditozzi
7. Claire Mitchell
8. Li Wen

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