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White Picket Fence interrogates the structures of inequity affecting women since the United States' founding. On the newest season, host Julie Kohler investigates a long-brewing gender backlash that’s reached a boiling point in American politics. Join us in pulling back the curtain on an extremist agenda designed to enforce strict gender roles. An agenda that stands to harm millions of Americans. ... more

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Whether it’s communicated in polls or at the ballot box, access to abortion is extremely popular in the United States. Yet, our rights are being blatantly stripped away—and abortion care won’t be the only sexual and reproductive right to face attacks... more

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In the midst of a virulent gender backlash and relentless attacks on our rights and freedoms, imagining a better future can feel impossible. In this season finale, we suggest an antidote to this feeling of doom: hope. Not as an emotion but as a pract... more

Tradwives. Stay-at-home girlfriends. Femcels. If you're a young woman in America, this is the kind of content you've likely seen on your feed lately. Last episode, we explained how the Right's investment in the "manosphere" fueled the current gender ... more

We're starting this week's episode with a bit of a rewind, back to the 1970s in the U.S. As women gained new rights and visibility, a backlash took shape among men who felt left behind. What began as scattered grievances soon grew into a movement pro... more

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President and CEO of the National Women's Law Center
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Annie Wilkinson
Researcher at Political Research Associates, expert on feminist activism and LGBTQ justice movements.
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Elise Hoag
Former president of Reproductive Freedom for All and organizer focused on building power across diverse identities.
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Pasha Dashghar
Director of Research for the Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab at American University.
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Gary Barker
CEO and founder of Equimundo Center for Masculinities and Social Justice.
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Amara Jones
Journalist and founder of Translash Media, advocating for trans rights and visibility.
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Kara Butler
Reporter at Mother Jones
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Public policy expert and assistant professor at Georgia State University, author of a forthcoming book discussing the conservative right's long game.
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Julie Kohler
Host of the podcast, exploring themes of gender inequity and progressive movements in relation to American politics and society.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 366 ratings
  • Love this!

    I just found this podcast recently and I wish there were many more that focused on women’s lives in just a cosmetic or predicted way. Wish there were more episodes!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lalliw
    United States3 months ago
  • Laughable

    The gender episode is laughable. There’s two genders and always will be.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mikemiami
    United States3 months ago
  • Gender whiplash

    This was an amazing episode. I had not realized the link between the trans legislation and the further chipping away of women’s reproductive rights and everything that encompasses. Thank you Julie, well done

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Menopause Midwife
    United States4 months ago
  • So Relevant

    I love this show. Deeply researched and a timely analysis of the newly ascendant patriarchy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pomona Persona
    Canada6 months ago
  • Misleading

    I’ve listened to all seasons of this podcast and I really enjoy the historical perspective, but there is a lot of opinion injected, so you need to take some things with a grain of salt. It has got me thinking about a lot of our social constructs, but so much of it is focused on making women’s lives better. I keep wondering if the solutions suggested would make the lives of children better.

    For example, in the recent season, there was discussion of divorce being a blip in the happiness of ad... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    JessM 75
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the in-depth analysis and historical context provided in each episode.

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Q: Does marriage make people happier?
While married people report being happier, that happiness boost is temporary.
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Q: How do you define happiness?
Christian prefers not to define happiness, as he finds it's better to ask people how satisfied they are with their lives instead.

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This podcast explores the historical and contemporary dynamics of gender inequity and the backlash against progressive gender policies in American society. The host engages with thought leaders and activists to critically examine the intersection of feminism, democracy, and the rigid gender roles that are being reasserted in modern discourse. Each episode incorporates personal narratives and historical context to highlight the pervasive impact of these issues on women's rights and societal structures. Unique insights into the broader implications of these gender backlashes, including their influence on political ideologies and community activism, set this podcast apart as a crucial resource for understanding current debates on gender identi... more

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4. Elise Hoag
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7. Amara Jones
8. Kara Butler

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