The Handbasket: Gender and Sexuality in the Trump Era

Mariah talks with Profs Erika Dawkins, Jennifer Reinwald, and Brent Satterly about about the pressures of conforming to an idealized body type, and the links to right wing thinking. Please note that this content may be disturbing to some listeners.

Guests Prof Brandon Ambrosino and Pastor Eileen Ruppel-Doan reflect on the relationship between Christian nationalism and authoritarianism, and the disconnect between Christian nationalist beliefs and Christian doctrine.

Guests Prof Brandon Ambrosino and Pastor Eileen Ruppel-Doan reflect on the relationship between Christian nationalism and authoritarianism, and the disconnect between Christian nationalist beliefs and Christian doctrine.

Tushabe and Mariah talk with experts, Elliot Cowley and Karie McGuire, about recognizing, preventing, and prosecuting trafficking.

Mariah and Tushabe examine how the anti-Trump protests intersect with gender with Profs Nancy Hirschmann and Jane Esberg.

Mariah and Tushabe examine how the anti-Trump protests intersect with gender with Profs Nancy Hirschmann and Jane Esberg.

Tushabe and Mariah talk with guests Profs Paula Fomby and Rebecca L. Davis. They consider the new pronatalist movement and the lies upon which it is built. Extended version. Be sure to check out Dr. Davis's books, including Fierce Desires: A New History of Sex and Sexuality in America and More Perfect Unions: The American Search for Marital Bliss.

Tushabe and Mariah talk with guests Profs Paula Fomby and Rebecca L. Davis. They consider the new pronatalist movement and the lies upon which it is built. Be sure to check out Dr. Davis's books, including Fierce Desires: A New History of Sex and Sexuality in America and More Perfect Unions: The American Search for Marital Bliss.

Mariah and Tushabe welcome Professors Brent Satterly and John Culhane for a conversation on threats to marriage equality. Whether it's SCOTUS or bureaucracy, we prepare you for the challenges that may be ahead.

Mariah and Tushabe host Professors John Culhane and Brent Satterly to discuss threats to same-sex marriage rights with the current Supreme Court. Listen to the Editor's Cut to learn about marriage rights, what could threaten them, and how to fight back.

Co-hosts Mariah Schug and Tushabe Tushabe talk with Georgetown Professor and certified nurse midwife, Christina Marea, about abortion access post-Dobbs.

Dr. David Leaman joins Mariah and Carla to discuss the administration’s attacks on higher education. We reflect on the importance of diversity, inclusion, and equity programs; the role of allies; and the future of higher ed.

Carla and Mariah are joined by Dr. Veronica Montes from Bryn Mawr College for a powerful conversation about immigration and intersectionality with gender. We consider how the administration is targeting immigrants and what this means for our democracy.

Carla and Mariah talk with Dr. Tushabe Tushabe about the Trump administration’s attacks on trans rights, how it links to a democratic backslide, and how the backslide can be challenged. *All viewpoints expressed here reflect those of the individuals speaking and not Widener University.

Dr.'s Barqueiro and Schug talk with Prof. Jeff Lolli of Widener University's School of Business Administration. They discuss the possible impact of Trump's placement of accused harassers on the workplaces they will oversee. Prof. Lolli also provides important and specific advise for those who are experiencing harassment, including a hostile work environment. *All viewpoints expressed h...