The politics of motherhood around the world

The politics of motherhood around the world

Abigail Leonard is an American journalist who was living in Japan when she become a mother. Noticing the differences between Japanese and American parenthood, she wrote Four Mothers to see what it was like to be a mother in other countries and cultures. She followed moms through their birth experiences and first years in Kenya, Japan, Finland, and the United States. What she found is that government policy profoundly shaped each woman's ability to manage--and occasionally even enjoy--bringing a new baby into their lives. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

"All persons born or naturalized..."

Today, June 27th, the Supreme Court has released a decision that helps Donald Trump chip away at our 14th Amendment rights. What better day to publish our interview with Kris McDaniel Miccio, who has been touring as a speaker on the 14th Amendment and the urgency of understanding what it means for and to us. The conversation also explores how historical conceptions of gender, race, and rights continue to shape contemporary struggles for equality.  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Frenchman, freedom fighter, & father of the abortion pill

In the 1980s, this French Jewish doctor who spent his teen years fighting Nazis developed RU-486, a.k.a. the abortion pill, a.k.a. mifepristone. We take a look at where he fits into the history of reproductive science and birth control, in honor of his recent passing at age 98. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Special episode! The mysteries of menstrual pain

This week, I'm excited to introduce you to a new favorite show of mine: CRAMPED. Kate Helen Downey investigates the extreme period pain that she -- and millions of others -- have suffered from, with little to no help from medical science. And it's a delight to listen to. You can find the whole series at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cramped/id1778101696 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cramped/id1778101696] and https://katehelendowney.substack.com/ [https://katehelendowney.substack.com/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Springtime Mini-sode

This Spring mini-episode is here to say, Hey, yeah, I *know* ... it's been ... a lot. And also to recommend some really amazing shows to add to your feed while we keep cooking up Season 2. Links & things mentioned: Book club for How Fascism Works: https://rhymeschemes.substack.com/p/introducing-the-read-along-how-fascism [https://rhymeschemes.substack.com/p/introducing-the-read-along-how-fascism] The Cramped podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cramped/id1778101696 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cramped/id1778101696] The Amplify Her podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amplify-her-podcast/id1454328058 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amplify-her-podcast/id1454328058] And yes, Elizabeth Hinton does do [https://history.yale.edu/people/elizabeth-hinton] good things. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.