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Margo and Tashira share their thoughts about Donald Trump being elected the next president, what we should expect, and our strategies to fight back and protect our communities. *This episode was originally released as a YouTube Live Stream on Nov 11, 2024 at 10am ET Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, WHOOP - Get one month FREE when you sign up using our link: https://join.whoop.com/us/en/j...

Margo and Tashira share their hopes and fears for the 2024 presidential election, which is tomorrow. We both have so many feelings about a potential Trump presidency, as well as fears for ourselves and our loved ones. But we also have hope for a Kamala Harris victory, and how transformative that could truly be. So let's talk about it! Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, WHOOP - Get one mont...

It can often be difficult and confusing to distinguish between disinformation and misinformation within our new media landscape. In this episode, Margo & Tashira break down the differences between misinformation and disinformation in the news, the election cycle, and on social media. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, WHOOP - Get one month FREE when you sign up using our link:  https://joi...

In this episode, Margo & Tashira discuss the topic of marriage and its place in modern society. We discuss some of its historical roots, and then ask the question: Can women be happily single in our society? What are the pressures we feel (or do not feel) to get married, what changes, and what stays the same? For those who marry many times over, what is the impetus for marriage vs. just, good old-...

In this episode, Margo & Tashira discuss a threat to the next election in the form of third party candidate Jill Stein, and why a vote for Jill Stein is truly a vote for Donald Trump, and the reasons why you may wish to reconsider voting for a third party candidate over Kamala Harris on a number of important issues. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, WHOOP - Get one month FREE when you sig...

In this episode, Margo & Tashira discuss their experience in managing feelings of shame and guilt at a big age. This often shows up when we talk about things like pleasure, job satisfaction (or dissatisfation), parenting, and/or the feedback we get from those in our lives who may not agree with the choices we make for ourselves. Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, WHOOP - Get one month FREE...

In this episode, Margo & Tashira share what it was like to be diagnosed with breast cancer (while still young women under 40) what their doctors prepared them for (and didn't prepare them for) and how they find themselves now in recovery. A major theme that emerges is how the doctors and medical establishment at large, minimize the concerns of women going through treatment, and how Margo & Tashira...

In this episode, Tashira tells us the story about how she recently got engaged! Margo presses her on the implications for her title as the High Priestess of THOTlandia, but Tashira cannot be shaken and will not give up the crown. We talk about how our perspectives on love and relationships have changed as we have gotten older, and how we've gotten better at making decisions for ourselves that trul...

In today's episode, Margo & Tashira join us to discuss the latest developments in all things related to the alleged crimes of Sean "Diddy" Combs. Racketeering, Sex Trafficking, and "Freak Offs" are all part of today's conversation!   Special thanks to The LINE Hotel in DC where we filmed this episode!   Thank you to our sponsor for this episode, WHOOP - Get one month FREE when you sign up using ou...

It's fall y'all! You know what that means: It's time for pumpkin spice lattes (or is it?) nesting, and transformation! Margo & Tashira discuss their plans for dreaming big and drilling down, naming what you want, and going for it! Tashira shares with us that she plans to start dress shopping soon for the big day, and Margo shares what she believes would be the perfect headwear for Tashira on her s...

In this episode, Margo & Tashira discuss Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris, and the power of celebrity endorsements in today's political climate. We then move on to a discussion of Elon Musk's highly problematic response to Swift's endorsement, and we speculate on the reasons Musk has moved so far to the right in recent years, despite the fact that he is the CEO (or more accurately, Tech...

In the first segment of this breaking news episode, law professor and domestic violence expert Margo Lindauer joins us for a rapid response episode to discuss last night's arrest of Sean Diddy Combs at the Park Hyatt Hotel in New York City. The second half of this episode was recorded just before Diddy's arrest, in which Tashira & Margo discuss Dawn Richard's ongoing civil case against Diddy.  Buy...

In this episode, Margo & Tashira share their post debate analysis of Vice President Harris and former President Trump. What worked for us, and what do we still want to hear more about? And given the absurd antics of Trump on (and off stage) we ponder the question: how did we get here, and what is Trump doing on the same stage as Kamala Harris? *This discussion originally aired on our YouTube lives...

In this episode, Margo and Tashira discuss their hopes for first (and perhaps only) presidential debate for the 2024 election. From reproductive justice, to gun control, and the war in Israel & Gaza, Margo & Tashira discuss what they hope to hear more about on Tuesday, Sep 10th during the debate. But that's not all, we also delve into a number of recent headlines, and we just weren't able to avoid...

We're back after our summer break! We have lots of announcements! In this episode, Margo & Tashira discuss how they spent their summer vacations, and all of the new developments in their lives. Margo has discovered a passion for all things olive oil, and talks about how globalization and the rise of the internet/social media is starting to make visiting international destinations a bit less "diffe...

In this very special edition of justUS, we take a step back and look at how our political views have evolved since we first began having conversations around politics and social justice on the justUS Podcast. We take a look back at our thoughts on voting, the attacks on reproductive justice, our public systems, and our discussion with an organization focused specifically on putting more elected wo...

The only thing Republicans fear more than women, are women who wish to make their own choices about their bodies & reproductive health: in this episode, Margo & Tashira join us to discuss the many attacks Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance has been making towards Democrats, and Democrat women in particular (especially those who wish to make their own choices about their reproductive health.)   H...

Most people are not good leaders, so why does the current working climate encourage folks who may be better suited as subject-matter experts & practitioners to move into leadership roles for which they may not be a good fit? Margo & Tashira sound off on their experiences in leadership positions, their experiences with how mediocrity can indeed, flow to the top, and why we probably shouldn't be enc...

In this episode, Margo & Tashira further discuss the new developments which have led to Kamala Harris being the new nominee for President for the Democratic Party. While Kamala may not be "The Perfect Candidate" for all aspects of the party, she may still be the perfect candidate to defeat Donald Trump. Given the stakes of this election, it has given us pause about using the system as it is curren...

Margo & Tashira join us while on the road for their Pittsburgh workshop, and stop to chat about their experiences with the life coaching industry. The New York Times recently published an article about about victims who had spent their life savings on life coaching. They discuss the challenges of finding a good life coach, and Tashira shares her own struggles with the desire to offer services, whi...

Margo & Tashira join us for this rapid response episode, in which they dicuss President Joe Biden's withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race, and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris. Margo & Tashira discuss the relief, new feelings of hope, and excitement that they are feeling with the developments of the last 24 hours. We dig into what we expect the response to be from the Trump cam...

Margo & Tashira join us to talk about their thoughts and experience in response to the assassination attempt on former President Trump last weekend. We then move on to discuss the RNC, including thoughts about Vivek and in particular, Amber Rose. Buy our new "Big Age" T-Shirt here: https://www.justuspodcast.com/product/big-age-tshirt Sign up for our newsletter, here: https://justuspod.myflodesk.co...

What is actually going on? What is Project 2025? Is it real and should Biden step down now? Our thoughts and more about the not-so-secret project from The Heritage Foundation, which, if successfully implemented would be catastrophic for the rights of LGBTQIA+ Americans and usher in a wave of Christian nationalism that will set back much of the social progress of the last 25 years. *Please note tha...

In this episode Margo and Tashira discuss "The Manosphere." From the Institute for Strategic Dialogue:  The "manosphere" is an umbrella term that refers to a number of interconnected misogynistic communities. It encompasses multiple types and severities of misogyny – from broader male supremacist discourse to men's rights activism (MRA) and "involuntary celibates" (incels). Simply put, the manosph...

It's hot flashes, and hot menopausal-girl summer for Margo & Tashira, as they discuss their plans for hot girl summer at a big age, aka "Summertime Fine," as we ask the question: Are we, as geriatric millenials too old for hot girl summer? Buy our new "Big Age" T-Shirt here: https://www.justuspodcast.com/product/big-age-tshirt Sign up for our newsletter, here: https://justuspod.myflodesk.com/subsc...