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With the recent ruling in Alabama that is impacting In Vitro Fertilization treatments, Ash is teaching us what the treatment process is, who would benefit from the treatments, the mental/physical/emotional/and monetary tolls the process takes, and what the Alabama ruling means for patients and medical providers. MENTAL HEALTH/FINANCIAL RESOURCES https://resolve.org/get-help/ SOURCES https://www.ya...

This week we learn about the life story of Josephine Baker. She was an unmatched performer, a lover of Paris, and an undercover spy, amongst so many other incredible qualities and talents. Sources Josephine Baker The Story of an Awakening- https://archive.org/details/the.story.of.an.awakening https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/josephine-baker https://www.biography.com/ar...

This week, we discuss the origins of the term "crimes against humanity" and the legal precedents it has had throughout time. We also talk about the founding of the International Criminal Court and how it prosecutes cases. Sources https://www.government.nl/topics/international-peace-and-security/international-legal-order/the-international-criminal-court-icc https://www.un.org/en/genocideprevention/...

This week, we learn about 3 incredibly strong and multifaceted black women who lived during the time of the civil war. We also discuss the importance of archiving and protecting the means of record keeping for accurate portrayals of history. Sources

This week, Katy dives into the incredible life of poet, professor, lesbian icon, and civil rights activist Audre Lorde. We would like to give a trigger warning for the mention of suicide in the episode. Sources Zami: A New Spelling of My Name https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/audre-lorde https://alp.org/about/audre https://www.britannica.com/biography/Audre-Lorde https://www.theparisreview.or...

This week, we talk about what pinkwashing is and the toll it takes on the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Take Action Now: https://bdsmovement.net/get-involved/join-a-bds-campaign https://inequality.org/action/ Sources https://www.jewishvoiceforpeace.org/resource/pinkwashing/ https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2014/8/9/against-the-pinkwashing-of-israel https://truthout.org/articles/in-praise-of-discomfort-l...

We're rewinding it all the way back to episode 8! We have a summary of the first part of this topic, and an update on the court case between Google and the Department of Justice. Sources https://thecapitolforum.com/google_antitrust_trial_2023/ https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-sues-google-monopolizing-digital-advertising-technologies https://www.brookings.edu/articles/a-primer-on-s...

Welcome Back! It's our first episode of 2024! We hope you all had a nice break, we sure took our break seriously, but we're excited to be back in the saddle! This week Ash teaches us about what greenwashing is, how to spot it, and how to combat it! Enjoy! Sources https://greenly.earth/en-us/blog/company-guide/what-is-greenwashing-all-you-need-to-know-in-2022 https://www.un.org/en/climatechange/sci...

It's the last episode of 2023! Thank you all for being here for the last year, we've had so much fun creating this podcast for you. In this week's episode, we learn the lore of Krampus! Everyone be safe, we'll see you in 2024!

This week, Katy tells us about antiquities that have been stolen from Egypt throughout history. We also discuss the recent events of a smuggling ring connected to some major museums. Sources https://www.npr.org/2022/10/12/1128288196/egypt-calls-for-the-return-of-the-rosetta-stone-and-other-ancient-artifacts https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/who-gets-to-tell-the-story-of-ancient-egypt-18098126...

This week we're bringing you some updates on past episode topics. We cover the death penalty, Cleopatra's tomb, fast fashion, JFK, Marilyn Monroe, and Havana Syndrome, with something silly at the end.

This week we chit chat about how grateful we are for all of you, listeners! With the Spotify Wrapped numbers and the orders coming in for our merch, we wanted to take a moment to thank you for all of your support. We also read a couple articles and discuss them. This is a low key episode this week because Ash's brain broke while making the merch store and Katy is almost done with her school semest...

This week we have a special episode topic chosen by one of our Dream Maker Patreon subscribers, Bailee! Ash knew nothing about this topic when she started writing her notes, so this was truly a learning experience for all. Reminder, if you would like to pick an episode topic, sign up for our Dream Maker tier of our Patreon! www.patreon.com/al2kpodcast SOURCES https://ny.pbslearningmedia.org/resour...

This week, we learn about an innovative method of voting that would allow for equal opportunity for 3rd party candidates. We learn about the pros and cons of changing our system to ranked choice voting. We also learn about the different stages of political party systems the United States has cycled through. SOURCES https://rankthevote.wpengine.com/?page_id=10#howrcv https://civicsforlife.org/the-p...

Katy tells us about a psychological study that took place in the late 50's and the 60's, the repercussions of which are still being felt today. Links to donate & give aid to the Palestinian people https://instagram.com/mirna_elhelbawi?igshid=MzMyNGUyNmU2YQ== To purchase e-Sims so that Palestinians can contact the outside world and their loved ones using the Internet, please follow Mirna el Hel...

Welcome to our Halloween Special! Join Ash, Katy, and their wonderful friend Hayley on an adventure to the end. Stay tuned for special social media content at the site of the mystery location. Happy Halloween Listeners! SOURCES Mark Pappas - Camp Hero - Montauk, NY | Camp Hero History Youtube Video -  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrQn_9Co_dQ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camp_Hero_State_Park ht...

Today Katy tells us the tale of the last great heist of some of the most prolific burglars in England. SOURCES https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2016/jan/15/the-north-london-pub-where-hatton-garden-raid-was-planned https://theweek.com/63246/how-the-real-hatton-garden-robbery-played-out https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2019/mar/15/hatton-garden-heist-ringleader-basil-michael-seed-found-guilty...

This week we discuss women's financial rights in America. We go over a timeline of different legislation and their impacts. We also discuss how some legislation only positively impacted white women, or were more favorable to white women. Intersectionality is something that is desperately needed in our country's systems. SOURCES https://www.loc.gov/collections/civil-rights-history-project/articles-...

We're back, to learn about The Willow Project. Ash gives us the lowdown on what the project is and who started it. We also learn about how the government has handled the project, and what happening now on a legislative level to save Alaska's wilderness from climate change impacts. Earthjustice Sierra Club Sierra Club of Alaska The Wilderness Society Trustees for Alaksa Greenpeace SOURCES https://w...

The rules are simple... just follow us on socials, and like and comment on our giveaway posts on tiktok or instagram! Winners will be announced on October 4th, good luck! **This is very real lol, we are you giving you a chance at the tickets that we were planning on using but have to give up since we'll be out of state creating content for the Halloween episode!**

This week, Ash teaches us about how hair has become part of the fight in cleaning up oil spills! Find A Hair Boom Salon Near You: https://greencirclesalons.com/directory/ Sources https://greencirclesalons.com/ https://greencirclesalons.com/where-waste-goes/# https://recyclenation.com/green-glossary/oil-spill-hair-booms/ https://matteroftrust.org/making-hair-mats/ https://www.cnn.com/2022/05/19/wor...

As promised, Scientology Part 2! This week we delve more into who David Miscavige is and what his influence on Scientology has been. We also hear the stories of people who have escaped Scientology, including Leah Remini. PODCASTS: Fair Game with Leah Remini and Mike Rinder Blown for Good: Behind The Iron Curtain of Scientology Surviving Scientology Radio BOOKS TO CHECK OUT: 'Troublemaker: Survivin...

Hi Listeners! Scientology will be back next week, we promise! This week, Ash teaches us all about the Freedom of Information Act. Since this entire podcast is all about educating ourselves, we figured we'd bring you some info on how to make requests from government agencies for documents, and share the history of how FOIA came to be. Sources https://www.usa.gov/#all-topics-header https://www.foia....

This week we are taking a small break from Scientology and giving you some hypothetical situation questions. Ashley judges between Katy and Katy's husband, Mike, on who has the best answers. Attention Mike's Aunt Susan ... maybe skip this episode, your nephew gives some *unhinged* responses.

The topic of Scientology has turned into a bigger project than we thought it would, so here's an episode where we go over the players in the game, we give some more context to things we learned about in part 1, and we really dive deep into how Scientology took on the IRS. Sources Going Clear HBO Documentary https://www.scientology.org/  (WARNING: THIS IS THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE. TREAD LIGHTLY) https:...