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In today's episode, Kate talks about marijuana and the fearmongering about the plant. She looks at the racist history behind marijuana criminalization, from the 1930s propaganda campaigns to the current War on Drugs, to shed light on the racial disparities produced by marijuana arrests and mass incarceration. Kate talks about the stigmas around weed as well as her experience using cannabis for mar...

In today's episode, Kate speaks with Deb Haaland, former Secretary of the Interior, about her campaign to become governor of New Mexico! We touch on what inspired her to run for public office and what she's learned while traveling across New Mexico while talking to voters. Deb speaks on New Mexico's universal childcare program and how Trump's disastrous cuts to SNAP and Medicaid have hurt the...

In today's episode, Kate speaks about the issues facing young people to look at why older generations love to make fun of Gen Z... and not take our concerns seriously. She looks at the viral "iced coffee at a job interview" debate and youth protests in France to understand how older people view the "kids these days." She discusses social media, health, dating / loneliness, mental illness, etc. to...

In today's episode, Kate talks about the US food system and how politics impacts the food on your plate. She discusses climate change, Big Ag, corporate capture of the food system, unjust labor conditions, and more. Kate speaks about the Trump administration's devastating cuts to SNAP and expansion of ICE, while sharing how Democrats should pursue food justice initiatives and anti-trust legislatio...

In today's podcast episode, Kate discusses the Cornell University rape case. Kate talks about the strength of Jane Doe coming forward to seek justice, the failure of our legal system, and the horrific abuse by the men at this fraternity. Kate analyzes the #MeToo movement, the cultural conditioning of men, and why institutions continue to support the behavior of abusive men. TW: topics such as rape...

In today’s episode, Kate interviews Zakiya Thomas, the CEO and President of the ERA, about the Equal Rights Amendment. We talk about how the ERA would become the constitutional foundation for gender equality – impacting reproductive rights, voting rights, healthcare access, and protection from discrimination. Zakiya explains the history of the ERA and what’s the status of this im...

In today's episode, Kate talks about the recent conversation encouraging women to be "strong, not skinny" and what this says about women's fitness, body image standards, and feminism. She touches on the recent manufactured culture war about trans athletes in the WNBA, Sydney Sweeney's stupid sports betting ad, and why we always end up reinforcing beauty standards when we obsess over women's bodies...

In today's episode, Kate talks about the role of big pharma in the US healthcare system. Kate speaks about the political lobbying power of the pharmaceutical industry as well as the rampant advertising on TV and radio. She touches on the opioid epidemic caused by Purdue Pharma, Trump's failed attempts to regulate drug prices, what Democrats should be saying about big pharma ahead of the midterms,...

On today’s podcast, Kate speaks with US House Representative Sara Jacobs about women’s health and what she’s fighting for. They talk about the generational divide in Congress, which policies are needed to *actually* support women, and the institutional sexism that exists in DC. Sara touches on the legislation she’s worked on to protect women’s health data from period...

In today's podcast, Kate discusses the world of GOOP and Gwyneth Paltrow. Kate analyzes Gwyneth's recent pivot to promoting AI by going back to look at the origins of her company GOOP to discuss how "wellness culture" has shifted since the 2010s. Kate talks about individualism, technofascism, propaganda, and questions if people still buy into this brand of "wellness" or have moved on from GOOP. in...

In today's episode, Kate looks at the popular wellness buzzwords and analyzes why consumers are opting in for clean beauty, non-toxic products, and natural fibers in clothing. My computer lost a good chunk of footage in post so maybe I'll touch on those notes in a future episode. Apologies for my sore throat in this week's pod <3   instagram.com/kateglavan instagram.com/seamossgirlies See...

In today's episode, Kate unpacks why the real reasons why people in Europe are likely healthier than in the United States. Kate looks at the structural factors such as healthcare, public transit, work-life balance, etc. which contribute to better health outcomes in Europe and talks about her experience living in London the past two years, touching on her experience navigating the NHS as an America...

In today's episode, Kate speaks with Amy-Willard Cross who is the founder of Gender Fair, which rates companies, nonprofits, and colleges on how they serve women. We talk about the systemic barriers holding women back from advancing in the society and how women can push back. Amy discusses the gender pay gap, parental leave policies, sexual harassment, how the workplace isn't built for women, and...

In today's episode, Kate analyzes why the public hates influencers and why she thinks the criticism is valid (hint: it's not an attack on women.) Kate talks about the entitled influencers who claim they are discriminated against, why Nara Smith is strategically claiming she's not a tradwife, and how OpenAI is using influencers to sanitize their image through brand trips and corny merch rollout. Tu...

In today's episode, Kate talks about the dystopian surveillance state that is coming for our private medical data and personhood. She discusses how Flock surveillance cameras are being used to track everyone, including women seeking out reproductive healthcare, immigrants, and protestors across the United States. Kate looks at how laws like HIPAA are no match for modern tech, as wearables and heal...

In today’s episode, Kate speaks with Grace Wickerson, Senior Manager of Climate and Health at the Federation of American Scientists, about extreme heat, climate change, and public health. Grace talks about policy solutions their team identified to keep people safe from extreme heat and how to protect those most vulnerable to disproportionate health risks. We touch on best strategies for comm...

In today's episode, Kate speaks with Jessica Valenti, feminist writer and founder of the Abortion, Every Day newsletter, about the state of abortion and health misinformation in the United States. Jessica discusses how Republicans have shifted their tactics in a post-Roe world from overt abortion bans to more covert strategies to roll back women's reproductive rights. Kate and Jessica talk about h...

In today's episode, Kate talks about her experience with veganism and why individual action won't save us. She touches on the issues with factory farming and animal agriculture, looking at how these systems exploit the Earth, animals, and humans. Kate discusses how vegans can communicate more strategically online to change people's behavior instead of shaming people for their habits. She emphasize...

In today's episode, Kate talks about the antivax movement and why its grown in the past few years. She discusses how vaccines are developed and the broader history of vaccines before debunking the most common antivax talking points. Kate discusses public health, COVID, a decline in trust in institutions, individualism, RFK Jr. / MAHA, and how we can better communicate about science. instagram.com/...

In today's episode, Kate talks about her experience with grief after losing her dad out of the blue to cancer. She touches on how isolating it is to lose a parent at a young age and how she's changed as a person due to her grief. Kate talks about what has helped her move through her grief and how our brains change when we experience loss. She discusses the taboos around grief in Western countries...

In today's episode, Kate speaks with Erin Ryan, writer and host of the Crooked Media podcast, Hysteria, about the state of women, wellness, and politics! We chat about the reason why so many moms opt in for a "crunchy" lifestyle and how these online spaces can radicalize women to spreading right-wing talking points. Erin touches on why she thinks tradwife content is so popular, if the MAHA moms co...

In today's episode, Kate debunks and discusses the latest trends in wellness! She touches on the viral vibration plates, red light masks, ditching your leggings because they have PFAs in them, beef tallow, the Plastic Detox Documentary, and the insane GOOP x AI weapon manufacturer podcast. Tune in to learn if these buzzy trends are legit or a scam!  instagram.com/kateglavan instagram.com/seam...

In today's episode, Kate unpacks the chaos of the wellness industry and talks about supplements! She touches on the lack of regulation on supplements, why peptides are so buzzy (and dangerous), and why so many Americans opt in for wellness practices. Kate looks at the ideology behind the wellness industry and its influencers, such as the biohacking podcast bros and MAHA moms, to teach you what to...

In today's episode, Kate talks about how GLP1s have altered our relationship to personal health and body image. She discusses the aggressive advertising, celebrity endorsements, and the accessibility of these drugs. Kate looks at the rampant fatphobia and obsession with thinness in society, questioning if GLP1s will reshape social norms about our bodies and threaten the diet industry. Kate unpacks...

In today's episode, Kate answers all of your questions about running. She talks about how to start running, how to train for a half vs. full marathon, why you should strength train, how to prevent injury, and how to build successful routines. Kate opens up about her experience getting into running after growing up hating the sport, then explains how she became a running influencer. She spills the...