Assigned Reading is a feminist podcast for anyone who wants to go deeper into feminist theory—without needing a PhD or a damn dictionary. Each week, host Becky Mollenkamp (feminist business coach, writer, and intersectional loudmouth) and a guest read and discuss a powerful feminist essay. Think: bell hooks, Angela Davis, Zadie Smith, Lindy West, Adrienne Rich, Donna Haraway, Robin Wall Kimmerer, Roxane Gay, and other brilliant feminist thinkers past and present. Together, they unpack the essay’s big ideas, messy emotions, and real-world relevance. What made them cry? What confused the hell out of them? What does it all mean for feminism, identity, liberation, and how we show up in the world today? This isn’t academic. It’s not polished. It’s not homework. It’s real talk about feminist texts—with rage, laughter, swearing, and no gatekeeping. If you’re into intersectional feminism, social justice, anti-capitalism, queer liberation, racial equity, decolonization, or just trying to be a better human, this show is for you. Whether you read the essays or not (they're linked in every episode!), you’ll leave each convo with new questions, deeper insight, and maybe a little fire in your belly. Subscribe to Assigned Reading to explore feminist essays, feminist theory, and radical ideas in real, unfiltered conversation. This show is for you if… • You believe feminism is about action, not just vibes. • You love a good essay and an even better rant. • You’re tired of “both sides” bullshit and want conversations that actually go deep. • You crave smart, messy, honest dialogue—not polished, performative nonsense. • You want to rethink success, leadership, and liberation on your own damn terms. • You miss the feeling of staying up late arguing big ideas with your smartest, fiercest friends. • You’re ready to rage, cry, laugh, and reimagine everything with us. • You want to be part of building feminist futures—and you know it starts with bold conversations. • You’re here for nuance, not hot takes. • You want media that actually respects your intelligence and your rage.