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Women's Liberation Radio News

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Feminism
Women's Rights
Israel-Palestine Conflict
Cindy Sheehan
Women In Crisis
Prostitution
War and Women
Radical Feminism
Human Rights
LA Fires
Body Image
Male Dominance
Activism
Ecofeminism
Sexual Exploitation
Pornography
Reproductive Rights
Patriarchy
Lesbian Relationships
Women's Health

Feminist news programming that seeks to provide the unique and under-represented voices of girls and women with a national and international venue to break the sound barrier.

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Today's edition starts off with a greeting from Thistle, our resident singer/songwriter and founder of WLRN before diving into our world news segment with Cat Bradfield. After the news, hear Ani DiFranco's song, Atom, in its entirety to get an idea o... more

Welcome to the 112th edition of WLRN's monthly handcrafted and collectively created podcast! This month features four Dianic Priestesses who speak with Thistle about the Red Tent they set up at National Women's Music Festival (NWMF) in Madison, WI ev... more

July 3rd, 2025 MADISON -- First up, be greeted by WLRN's founder, Thistle Pettersen before she hands the baton to WLRN's newest member, Ms. Cat Bradfield, who delivers the world news segment. After enjoying Tracy Chapman's song "The Promise", hear Ar... more

First up, hear Thistle greet the listener with an appeal for support to get the team at WLRN over to England this Fall for the FiLia conference. Learn more here: wlrnmedia.com/2025/03/28/filia/. Next, stay tuned for WLRN's world news segment ... more

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Recent Guests

Cynthia Enloe
Research professor at Clark University in the Department of Social Justice and Sustainability
Clark University
Episode: Edition 113: The Nuclear Threat with Cynthia Enloe, Thistle Pettersen & Aurora Linnea
Holin Blackmoon
Dianic High Priestess, oracle, and drummer involved in The Red Tent
Episode: Edition 112: The Red Tent with Harvest, Holin, Rain, Firehawk, Thistle & Freda
Dianne Post
An American attorney based in Arizona with a long career in advocacy work for girls and women.
Secular Coalition for Arizona
Episode: Edition 110: Dianne Post on the Inequality of Women & the Law Regarding Prostitution
Andrea Heinz
A survivor of the sex trade who spent seven years in various aspects of it; now an activist against sex work ideology.
Episode: Edition 109: Prostitution & Pornography with Freda, Sybil Jo, Andrea Heinz & Sekhmet SheOwl
Sybil Jo
An exited woman from the sex trade for over 15 years is now sharing her journey of exiting and lessons learned.
Episode: Edition 109: Prostitution & Pornography with Freda, Sybil Jo, Andrea Heinz & Sekhmet SheOwl
Lierre Keith
Eco-feminist author and activist
Episode: Edition 108: Right Wing Women by Andrea Dworkin with aurora linnea, Thistle Pettersen & Lierre Keith
Ava Park
Founder and director of the Museum of Women, presiding priestess of the Goddess Temple of Orange County.
Museum of Women
Episode: Edition 107: The Normalization of Catastrophe: the LA Fires with Ava Park, Goldie Hoffman & Sekhmet SheOwl
Goldie Hoffman
Actor and comedian from LA
Episode: Edition 107: The Normalization of Catastrophe: the LA Fires with Ava Park, Goldie Hoffman & Sekhmet SheOwl
Anonymous 18-year-old Feminist
A medical student and advocate for intersectional feminism from India
UN Women, UN Youth Office, UNICEF
Episode: Edition 105: Toward a Globally Minded Feminism with Lola, Anonymous & Sekhmet SheOwl

Hosts

Thistle Pettersen
Anti-Nuke's Feminist and resident WLRN singer-songwriter; Host of Women's Liberation Radio News; Founding member of WLRN Collective and current president of the board.
Aurora Linnea
Reality enthusiast and biological feminist; contributor to discussions around women's empowerment and issues.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 171 ratings
  • Whether they took a heel turn or were grifters all along, don’t take them as a real feminist radio

    The short is this: Don’t bother listening to this unless you need to confirm your rightwing views in propaganda couched in feminist language.

    I came across this podcast on a list of leftist podcasts and figured I could listen to this as a news source from deliberately feminist lenses.

    It started with some yellow lights when they talked about being separatist feminists (which last time I checked was an outdated tendency); then I checked the description of the episode on sex work and found it od... more

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    Serena View
    United States3 months ago
  • look who you are alligned with

    If you call yourself a feminist who claims to support women’s rights but find yourself aligned in your hatred and demonization of the same demographic the pro life hard right racists hate and demonize then your liberatory praxis is in fact, not- and thus, trash.

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    Ellimac B
    United States5 months ago
  • One of my favorite podcasts

    Always interesting and packed with information, not a wasted minute — I usually want to listen to each episode twice. There’s nothing else like this podcast, and if you care about women and feminism it’s not merely good — it feels essential.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Woolfish
    United States2 years ago
  • US based feminist podcast

    A well informed and engaging selection of feminists bring you the news, and complain about things.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Piplid
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Truth is not Hate

    So grateful to have a feminist space in the podcast world that centers the female sex in discussions of sex based oppression. Natal women should be allowed to have spaces to gather and discuss the unique issues that affect us and other women as females in the same way that everyone else is able to, without being slandered.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    g1ldg@m3$h
    United States3 years ago

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The content is essential for those interested in feminist issues and activism.
Listeners appreciate the focus on real news regarding women's oppression and advocacy.
The show has had mixed reviews, with some expressing concern about the perspectives presented, especially in regard to trans issues.
Many reviews commend the unique voices and depth of conversation not found in mainstream media.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Edition 113: The Nuclear Threat with Cynthia Enloe, Thistle Pettersen & Aurora Linnea
Q: What can be done about the psychological terror associated with the nuclear threat?
Cynthia suggests that understanding the humanitarian impacts of nuclear weapons and engaging with movements like ICAN—which are led by those most affected—can create pathways for hope and action against the nuclear threat.
Edition 113: The Nuclear Threat with Cynthia Enloe, Thistle Pettersen & Aurora Linnea
Q: What is the significance of this 80th anniversary for us, considering the current nuclear threat?
Cynthia Enloe emphasizes that anniversaries serve as reminders to reflect on the events surrounding the development and use of nuclear weapons, as well as the differing perspectives of global feminist movements, particularly in Japan and the Pacific.
Edition 111: Reflections on Pride 2025 with Arianne of LGB Alliance USA
Q: Is it kind of flirty or is it more business?
Arianne clarifies that the atmosphere of the social clubs organized by LGB Alliance USA focuses on friendship and discussion rather than dating.
Edition 111: Reflections on Pride 2025 with Arianne of LGB Alliance USA
Q: Can you tell our listeners a little bit about LGB Alliance USA, and how you found them, or are you a founder, and what your role is?
Arianne explains that LGB Alliance USA was founded in 2020, originally linked to the UK version, and describes her involvement as a board member, Vice President, and Secretary.
Edition 109: Prostitution & Pornography with Freda, Sybil Jo, Andrea Heinz & Sekhmet SheOwl
Q: What was the turning point for you that led you to exiting?
The realizations brought forth by exposure to radical feminist perspectives and a deep personal crisis that highlighted the unsustainable nature of living in the sex trade.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Women's Liberation Radio News

What is Women's Liberation Radio News about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show provides a platform for feminist news and commentary, focusing on the unique voices and experiences of women worldwide. Episodes cover a broad range of topics, including feminism, activism, women's rights, and significant social issues, often highlighting the intersectionality of gender with other societal factors such as race, sexuality, and political ideology. With an emphasis on current events and personal narratives, this show aims to foster informed discussions around the challenges facing women and girls today, offering both critical analysis and solidarity within the feminist movement.

Unique aspects of the show involve deep dives into feminist analysis of contemporary issues, interviews with activists and experts, and a co... more

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2. Holin Blackmoon
3. Dianne Post
4. Andrea Heinz
5. Sybil Jo
6. Lierre Keith
7. Ava Park
8. Goldie Hoffman

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