Best Sophia A Nelson Podcasts (2025)

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Brad Nelson - finances 47:34

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3h ago47:34

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“The finances showed an unwillingness to compromise” - Brad Nelson Financial coach, Brad joins Samantha Baines to chat about his divorce is his early thirties. Brad talks about having to foreclose on the family house and the aftermath of that. The two have a frank discussion about money, credit scores, different approaches to money in a relationshi…

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Libby Brodie 59:36

6d ago59:36

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"I felt more shame when my marriage was really bad"- Libby Wine consultant and columnist Libby Brodie to talk divorce, motherhood and wine. Sam and Libby share love languages and talk about prioritising friendships, going out and finances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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My dog is eating my pants and other news 18:36

13d ago18:36

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Sam is back to say hello, sorry and help her dog is eating her pants - true story. New series incoming... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Vital Voices Live with Secretary Hillary Clinton 55:14

22d ago55:14

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In this powerful episode of Vital Voices LIVE, Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton joins Vital Voices CEO Alyse Nelson for a candid and wide-ranging conversation about the defining issues of our time. Together, they examine the rise of authoritarianism, the impact of toxic masculinity, and the global epidemic of violence against women—while underscori…

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The New Age of Sexism: Laura Bates & Gary Barker in Conversation with Alyse Nelson 26:04

21d ago26:04

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Did you know that 96% of all deepfakes are non-consensual, and 99% of them target women? In this eye-opening episode, Vital Voices President & CEO Alyse Nelson sits down with Laura Bates, bestselling author of Men Who Hate Women and the brand-new release The New Age of Sexism, alongside Dr. Gary Barker, founder and CEO of Equimundo. Together, they …

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Vital Voices Live with Shafiqa Khpalwak and Mahal Wak 45:16

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On this episode of Vital Voices Live, Shafiqa Khpalwak and Mahal Wak share their powerful stories of evacuating Afghanistan after the Taliban’s takeover of Kabul four years ago-and the urgent realities Afghan women continue to face today. In conversation with Rina Amiri, U.S. Special Envoy for Afghan Women, Girls, and Human Rights, they reflect on …

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Vital Voices Live with Andrea Mitchell and Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield 47:20

2M ago47:20

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In this special episode of Vital Voices Live, veteran journalist Andrea Mitchell sits down with U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield for a powerful conversation on global leadership, diplomacy, and the role of women driving change on the world stage. From her early days in Louisiana to representing the United States at the …

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Vital Voices Live with Ashlyn Harris 41:18

3M ago41:18

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On this episode of Vital Voices LIVE, two powerhouse voices take the stage: Ashlyn Harris and Brittany Packnett Cunningham. Ashlyn — two-time World Cup champion, advocate, and mom — gets candid about life after soccer, embracing imperfection, and what it means to lead with authenticity as a queer woman. Brittany brings her signature brilliance, gui…

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Vital Voices Live with Tourmaline 29:49

3M ago29:49

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To kick off Global Pride Month in DC, Vital Voices Live welcomed the brilliant Tourmaline for a powerful conversation honoring the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson — the trailblazing Black trans icon who helped shape the LGBTQ+ movement. Tourmaline — filmmaker, activist, and author of the new biography Marsha — joined host Sharita Gruberg, Vice Presiden…

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Vital Voices Live with Sophia Bush and Jen Klein 44:46

3M ago44:46

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In this powerful episode of Vital Voices Live, acclaimed actress, activist, and storyteller Sophia Bush sits down with Jen Klein—author, advocate, and longtime champion for women’s rights—for a bold and deeply personal conversation about advocacy, authenticity, and the courage to lean into hard conversations. Together, they explore what it means to…

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A Conversation with Victoria Zitrin & Alyse Nelson | Global Wellness Day 20:23

4M ago20:23

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In celebration of Global Wellness Day, our CEO Alyse Nelson sits down with Victoria Zitrin — artist, entrepreneur, advocate, and Co-Chair of the Vital Voices Bay Area Council. Victoria is the founder of Ventura Vie, a public charity rooted in wellness, creativity, and empowerment. From mentorships to live events and the V Boutique in San Francisco,…

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A Conversation with Breeze Liu & Alyse Nelson | Fighting Back Against Deepfake Pornography 22:26

4M ago22:26

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After discovering deepfake pornography featuring her image online, Breeze Liu faced a harrowing journey that exposed the deep failures of our legal and tech systems. But instead of staying silent, she took action. In this powerful episode, Breeze joins Vital Voices CEO Alyse Nelson to share how she turned trauma into purpose—founding Alecto AI to h…

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A Conversation with Wanjira Mathai & Alyse Nelson | World Environment Day 2025 32:21

4M ago32:21

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In honor of World Environment Day, Vital Voices CEO Alyse Nelson sits down with Wanjira Mathai — renowned Kenyan environmentalist and Managing Director for Africa at the World Resources Institute. Daughter of the late Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, Wanjira carries forward a legacy of people-powered climate ac…

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Vital Voices Live: A conversation with Nazanin Boniadi 43:02

4M ago43:02

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In this powerful episode of the Vital Voices Podcast, actor and activist Nazanin Boniadi joins Alyse Nelson, President & CEO of Vital Voices, for a candid conversation on courage, advocacy, and the fight for human rights in Iran and beyond. Nazanin shares her journey from Hollywood to human rights activism, the personal cost of raising her voice, a…

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A Conversation with Mary Robinson & Alyse Nelson | International Biodiversity Day 2025 30:17

4M ago30:17

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In honor of International Day for Biological Diversity, this episode features a powerful conversation between Vital Voices President & CEO Alyse Nelson and Mary Robinson — Ireland’s first female President, former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, and lifelong advocate for climate justice, gender equality, and ethical leadership. Mary reflects …

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Vital Voices Live: A Conversation with Karlie Kloss and Osi Imeokparia 49:38

5M ago49:38

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In this special episode of the Vital Voices Live Podcast, supermodel, entrepreneur and philanthropist Karlie Kloss joins Kode With Klossy CEO Osi Imeokparia to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Kode With Klossy—a decade of empowering young women and gender-expansive youth in tech. Together, they reflect on the early days of the initiative, how ment…

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Vital Voices Live: A Conversation with Dina Powell McCormick with Guest Host Betsy Fischer Martin 49:07

5M ago49:07

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In this episode of Vital Voices Live, Dina Powell McCormick — former Deputy National Security Advisor and Vice Chair at BDT & MSD Partners — joins us to talk about her new book, Who Believed in You?, co-authored with Senator David McCormick. Drawing from her personal journey and insights from leaders like Satya Nadella, Tory Burch, and Condoleezza …

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Vital Voices Live: A Conversation with Sara Blakely with Guest Host Norah O'Donnell 49:51

6M ago49:51

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Welcome to the Vital Voices Live Podcast, a podcast dedicated to celebrating the game-changers, the rule-breakers, and the fearless women shaping our world! In front of a live studio audience in the Vital Voices Headquarters in Washington DC, this episode is guest hosted by Norah O'Donnell in conversation with Sara Blakely, an entrepreneur, innovat…

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A Conversation with Nika Kovač & Alyse Nelson | International Women’s Day 2025 20:03

6M ago20:03

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A conversation in honor of International Women's Day between Vital Voices CEO and co-Founder Alyse Nelson and Nika Kovač, the founding director of the 8th of March Research Institute, a movement-building organization that uses storytelling and advocacy to confront gender and economic inequalities across Slovenia.…

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Before You Move Out of America, Consider Moving Toward Love w Sonya Renee Taylor 36:20

10M ago36:20

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On this season finale of “America, Who Hurt You?” Sarah Jones sits down with New York Times bestselling author and activist, Sonya Renee Taylor to discuss why radical self love IS the moment. Yes, even in the face of oppressive systems and the current American Bro-ligarchy. Sonya reminds us that, in order to build the world we want to live in, we m…

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The Only Way Out is Through (Community) w. Sophia Bush 42:16

10M ago42:16

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In case the holiday season and heading into (project 🫠) 2025 is feeling like an emotional mixed bag, this week Sarah Jones sits down with actress, producer, and activist, Sophia Bush for her take on how to show up for change and healing both individually and collectively. After coming through a year of personal upheaval to find freedom on the other…

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You Can’t Ban What’s Always Been Here: Islam in America w. Kashif Shaikh 38:09

10M ago38:09

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Even with the most urgent issues facing the US as we head into (Project) 2025, our foreign policy on the Middle East and Islam are right at the top. And if you think it only affects people overseas, just ask Muslim Americans how the consequences play out stateside in their everyday lives. This week, host Sarah Jones talks to Kashif Shaikh, presiden…

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It’s (Thanks)Giving Trauma w. Paul Scheer 44:07

10M ago44:07

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If you need a pre-Thanksgiving pep talk, this is the episode for you. This week host Sarah Jones talks to Paul Scheer about his New York Times best seller Joyful Recollections of Trauma and how to both love your family AND still hold space for yourself. Whether you can’t swallow how your cousin voted or you’re stuffing (😬) down unacknowledged child…

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Your Post-Election Rage Might Be Your New Bestie w. Dr. Jennifer Mullan 42:00

11M ago42:00

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Politics got you rethinking your mental health? You’re not alone! In the aftermath of the election, some are considering therapy for the first time, while others may be wondering if their current therapeutic practices are really addressing the grief they’re experiencing. This week, Sarah Jones talks to psychologist and best-selling author of Decolo…

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We WILL Make It Through... But First We Nap w. Ashley Allison and Maurice Mitchell 48:03

11M ago48:03

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Well, we survived the election; now we just have to… keep going. This week, host Sarah Jones pushes through the exhaustion with CNN commentator Ashley Allison and national director of the Working Families Party Maurice Mitchell to break down what really happened. And more importantly what in the (literal?) hell is next, for all of us, but especiall…

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Michele Traina 43:58

11M ago43:58

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"The biggest thing I'm learning on the journey is loving myself, and maybe that loving myself is not what I thought it was." This week we are joined by Michele Traina, the creator of the Divorce Diaries. Michele shares her experience of parenting and dating post-divorce, and we have a podcast first! Follow us on twitter and instagram: @divorcepod &…

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Elainea Emmott 58:17

11M ago58:17

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"When I divorced I was scared, but I knew something had to change. I just knew it". This week Samantha is joined by Elainea Emmott. A lady with many strings to her bow, amongst other things she is a photographer, TV chef, artist and fashion designer. The pair discuss Elainea's experience of getting married at age 19, her decision to relocate post-s…

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No Person Is Illegal— Ask an Undocumented Citizen w. Jose Antonio Vargas 41:46

11M ago41:46

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With the election a week away, polls show immigration is a top issue for voters even though most Americans have no idea how our immigration system actually works, or how much our society depends on the contributions of immigrants, both documented and not. This week, Sarah sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and founder of Define Americ…

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Understanding Project 2025 Is the Ultimate "Black Job" w. Janai Nelson 42:13

12M ago42:13

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Project 2025 may be the Heritage Foundation’s plan for next year, but its strategies are built to set equality back decades, especially for groups already dealing with America’s legacy of discrimination. This week, host Sarah Jones is joined by Janai Nelson, the President and Director Council of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, to break down Project 2…

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Lynn Beattie 49:41

11M ago49:41

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"I immediately joined a dating app, and then I saw my ex on the dating app". This week Samantha is joined by Lynn Beattie A.K.A @MrsMummyPenny. They chat about managing finances through divorce and Lynn gives some useful tips of what to be mindful of. The pair also discuss how to make new friends and dating post-separation. Follow us on twitter and…

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Sophia Bianchi 43:23

12M ago43:23

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"Just going and making the decision to choose you and start this new life, that's the hard thing to do. So well done. Everything after this is going to be varying levels of a battle, but you took that first step". This week Samantha is joined by Sophia Bianchi. Entrepreneur, Executive Coach and host of The Story Goes podcast. Follow us on twitter a…

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Renewable Energy: How to Stay in the Climate Fight w. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson 33:24

12M ago33:24

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This week on #AmericaWhoHurtYou, author and climate policy expert Ayana Elizabeth Johnson (@ayanaeliza ) is ringing the alarm about the climate crisis, but in a way that offers real solutions, including how to do our small part in practical ways AND hold the biggest climate culprits (hiii fossil fuel execs and paid for politicians!) accountable. Sp…

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White Women for the Win? The Politics of America’s Biggest Voting Block w. Shannon Watts 39:30

12M ago39:30

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Years of exit polls tell us that the outcome of this election may come down to white women who, at 40%, make up the majority of the entire electorate. But what can be done about the fact that white women have a track record of voting more conservatively in the majority of presidential elections since 1950, even when a fellow white woman was an opti…

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Estella Newbold-Brown 42:58

12M ago42:58

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"I do think children pick things up.. you're a role model of happiness, and living a happy life and that you're allowed to be happy". Samantha is joined by Estella Newbold-Brown, a children's author, mother of twins, and family law partner. Estella shares the effect her parents divorce had on her body, and how her work now helps parents to discuss …

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Escape the Manosphere w. Liz Plank 37:42

1y ago37:42

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Our second ever female candidate is running for the highest office in the land– and the gender divide among Americans is at an all time high. This week, host Sarah Jones talks with Liz Plank, (a.k.a. Feministabulous) about the murky waters dividing men and women, and how to bridge across them in time to save democracy. If you’re tired of running in…

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Vanessa Louise 58:49

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TW: domestic abuse, gaslighting, self harm. 'If I'm focusing on the past, I'm depressed because I'm focusing on what has been. If I'm focusing on the future then I'm anxious because I'm trying to get somewhere. Both are an inability to be present". Samantha is joined by Vanessa Louise, an emotional health coach. The two discuss the process of leavi…

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Who Deserves a Clean Slate? w. Sheena Meade 39:32

1y ago39:32

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“Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time.” But how long after serving their prison sentence should we punish people? And in an economy fueled in large part by the prison industrial complex, what kind of crimes should warrant keeping a person unemployed, unhoused, and in a cycle of poverty? This week, host Sarah Jones talks to Sheena Meade, the …

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Fiona Kimbell 39:56

1y ago39:56

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"Look, divorce isn't a picnic. It's not fun times...But the chances are the reason that you're finding it tough is that it's bringing up stuff from your past that you haven't fully dealt with". This week Sam is joined by Divorce Coach Fiona Kimbell. She shares her experience of navigating a lengthy divorce and the feeling of liberation after the in…

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Sarah Templeton 1:00:44

1y ago1:00:44

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"We went the whole of that 10 years with me not knowing I was ADHD, and him knowing but not telling me he was autistic." Author and ADHD Campaigner Sarah Templeton joins Samantha to talk about the effects ADHD has on relationships, and how it impacted her own marriage. They also discuss the prevalence of ADHD within the criminal justice system and …

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How Well Is The Wellness Industry? w. Jameela Jamil 32:17

1y ago32:17

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Supplements, and Gut Health, and Ozempic , Oh My! The wellness industry has no shortage of solutions for what ails us. But in a saturated market it feels nearly impossible to tell the fish oil from the snake oil—and whether the problem is really our physical health, or something much bigger…and more political. On this episode, host Sarah Jones talk…

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Junie Moon 50:37

1y ago50:37

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"With shadow work we shine a light on the unconscious mind. The programming that's running in the back of your head that's having you self-sabotage, or doubt yourself, or not even be able to dream." This week Samantha is joined by author and Global Love Mentor Junie Moon. Junie shares her experience of ending her 20 year marriage, explains what Sha…

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How to Start (and Sustain) a Lifetime of Activism w. Jane Fonda 33:31

1y ago33:31

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With our planet (and therefore everyone on it) in crisis, how do we keep our heads above rising sea levels while demanding a sustainable future…not just for billionaires with bunkers? This week, Sarah Jones asks Academy Award winner and climate activist Jane Fonda how she keeps up the good fight after decades of activism filled with both successes …

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Amy Mason 42:13

1y ago42:13

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The Divorce Social is back for Season 12! "I stayed in the house we had together, but I bought him out. Then I had this weird thing with all these memories in the house, and now it's mine. So I redecorated to reclaim the space." To kick us off, Samantha is joined by the writer and comedian, Amy Mason. The pair discuss Amy's experience of divorcing …

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Who Cares About the "Care Economy"? w. Ai-jen Poo 33:19

1y ago33:19

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This week Sarah and labor organizer, Ai-jen Poo, dive into the “care economy” and how we’re all part of it, even if we don’t know what it is You can follow Sarah Jones, see pod updates, and respond to AWHY prompts @yesimsarahjones on Instagram, TikTok, and Facebook. Send your responses to our weekly prompts to [email protected] . This podcast was p…

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Let's Get This (Third) Party Started w. Maurice Mitchell 44:19

1y ago44:19

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In a world defined by voters fed up with the binary options of our two-party system, is there a third way that’s not…delulu? In this episode, Sarah talks with Maurice Mitchell, the national director of The Working Families Party, about how to build a robust third party without ignoring the very real math problem third party candidates can pose in A…

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The Unbearable Whiteness of Being w. Jonathan Metzl 41:17

1y ago41:17

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Ok, white people, how y’all doing? Cause the data is in, and the answer for some of you seems to be… not great. In this episode, Sarah is joined by Jonathan Metzl, a researcher who investigates the impact of right-wing health care and gun control policies on their white supporters. Jonathan’s books Dying of Whiteness and What We’ve Become reveal th…

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Debating Trans Rights? Maybe Talk to Trans People... w. Laverne Cox 36:53

1y ago36:53

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The debate about trans rights is everywhere, from sports headlines to school board politics, but the people shouting the loudest are almost never trans folks themselves and often don’t even know any trans folks. So now more than ever, we all need to show up for our trans siblings. In this episode, Sarah Jones is joined by the incomparable actress a…

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Harriet Tubman Would Never, with W. Kamau Bell 39:40

1y ago39:40

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In this episode, host Sarah Jones is joined by comedian, author, and “political provocateur” W. Kamau Bell to talk about the struggles and contradictions of living in America, especially as a Black man. “My joke is that whenever I think about am I going too far, the ghost of Harriet Tubman shows up and is like, Oh, is it hard to Tweet? Is it hard t…

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BONUS: Meet the Host — or Should We Say Hosts… 22:56

1y ago22:56

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The hosts of America, Who Hurt You? are all trapped in the Tony-winning brain of Sarah Jones, who over the years has created a multiracial, multi-generational cast of characters based on her own family and friends (who weirdly still talk to her). In this bonus episode, she reveals more than she ever has about her own story, and why this personal an…

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Are You There, God? w. Krista Tippett 38:54

1y ago38:54

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America allegedly observes a separation of church and state, but if you’ve bought anything with a U.S. dollar, pledged allegiance to the flag, or just lived through an election season, you know it’s more complicated than that. In this episode, Sarah talks with On Being host Krista Tippett about her own religious journey, her “hellfire and brimstone…