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On this episode, we chat about post-inauguration life, the Women’s March, and how we’re getting involved. Plus, as always, what’s bewitching us lately. Stay witchy! Witches Brew: “My Wine Is White, But My Feminism Is Intersectional” Viral “White Women Voted For Trump” sign: http://www.theroot.com/woman-in-viral-photo-from-women-s-march-to-white-female-1791524613 One indigenous woman’s experience at the Women’s March: https://twitter.com/sydnerain/status/823378710833270786 Janet Mock at the Women’s March: http://nymag.com/thecut/2017/01/read-janet-mocks-speech-at-the-womens-march-on-washington-trans-women-of-color-sex-workers.html “Born In The USA” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huoVOe7Rwok “Holland 1945” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XR8ibeHhwCU

Cheers to the end of this dumpster-fire year. This episode, we chat about our favorite music of 2016; self-care; hard conversations / demanding more; and looking forward to 2017. See you in the new year, witches! Witches’ Brew: Champagne + #lemonade Links: Song Exploder, Mitski: http://songexploder.net/mitski Toxic Masculinity in Harry Potter: https://www.bustle.com/articles/197216-on-newt-scamander-toxic-masculinity-the-power-of-hufflepuff-heroes Trevor Noah + racial identity politics: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/05/opinion/trevor-noah-lets-not-be-divided-divided-people-are-easier-to-rule.html?_r=0

Hey witches! We’re back to talk elections, Halloween, believing survivors + more. Plus, a Kesha update. Plus, as always, what’s bewitching us lately. Witches Brew: Javits Juice, named for the giant glass ceiling under which Hillz will be holding her election night party. Links: Jill Lepore’s “The Secret History Of Wonder Woman” https://www.amazon.com/Secret-History-Wonder-Woman/dp/0804173400 Trump + Rape Crisis Hotlines: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2016/10/19/after-the-trump-tape-womens-calls-to-rape-hotlines-spike/ Kesha profile: http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/10/30/magazine/kesha-lawsuit-dr-luke.html Plus some things Marissa wrote for Bitch (https://bitchmedia.org/article/bedroom-dream-band/jay-som-talks-about-producing-her-new-album-herself) and NPR (http://www.npr.org/2016/10/18/498257553/songs-we-love-lisa-prank-luv-is-dumb ; http://www.npr.org/2016/11/02/500091075/songs-we-love-thelma-if-you-let-it). Plus, Ladycast Live at DC Podfest! http://www.dcpodfest.com/the-ladycast/ Stay witchy!

It’s summer reading time (again)! Join us to talk about Harry Potter, cool librarian babes, YA diversity + more. Plus, what we’re currently reading. Also, giraffe sex ed? Links: “11-Year-Old ‘Sick of Reading About White Boys and Dogs’ Launches #1000BlackGirlBooks” http://jezebel.com/11-year-old-sick-of-reading-about-white-boys-and-dogs-l-1755021888 Kwame Alexander on Nerdette https://www.wbez.org/shows/nerdette/judy-blume-and-kwame-alexander-on-the-books-that-shape-childhood/13a9d9c8-bdfd-4777-a73c-082a8f4abb9e

We talk about not getting the joke, watching inappropriate movies as children, our fav first ladies, Pokemon Go and more. Links: Jill Filipovic on Trump: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/21/opinion/campaign-stops/why-men-want-to-marry-melanias-and-raise-ivankas.html Towel Charms!: http://theslot.jezebel.com/karen-pence-your-future-second-lady-sells-the-least-u-1783751043 “More Perfect”: http://www.wnyc.org/shows/radiolabmoreperfect

We’re back, joined by special guest & friend of the podcast, Sam. In this episode, we talk about celeb culture + violence against women; reminisce about the days of internet past; and discuss cliques & gender stereotypes. Plus, we share our #WitchySummerAesthetic and what’s been bewitching us lately. Links: “The Clique Imaginary” from The New Inquiry http://thenewinquiry.com/essays/the-clique-imaginary/ “This is what it’s like to grow up in the age of likes, lols and longing” from the Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/sf/style/wp/2016/05/25/2016/05/25/13-right-now-this-is-what-its-like-to-grow-up-in-the-age-of-likes-lols-and-longing/ “Nice Guys Can Commit Domestic Violence Too” from BuzzFeed News https://www.buzzfeed.com/rossalynwarren/how-the-world-responded-to-heard

In this whirlwind episode, we talk about everything from sex work to selfies to empowerment politics to Boko Haram. What makes you feel powerful? Let us know on Twitter — we’re spreading witchy love at @witchingfemcast. Links: “How Kim Kardashian Killed the Term ‘Empowerment'” : http://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/a55017/kim-kardashian-naked-selfie-empowerment/ “Girls and Sex” On “Fresh Air” : http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/03/29/472211301/girls-sex-and-the-importance-of-talking-to-young-women-about-pleasure Horse Jumper Of Love: https://horsejumperoflove.bandcamp.com Soft Fangs: http://softfangs.bandcamp.com Hilary on Boko Haram: http://www.irinnews.org/analysis/2016/03/31/chibok-girls-–-do-we-really-care

On this episode, we talk about our love for the most glitter-fuled popstar, and what’s been going on with the #FreeKesha movement. Plus, as always, the things that have been bewitching us. (A brief content note: We do talk about sexual violence a lot in this episode.) Witches Brew: Hard cider + Fireball whiskey, in honor of the fiery ladies of the Supreme Court. Links: “The Violence Of Care” http://nyupress.org/books/9781479867219/ Backtalk episode on Kesha: https://bitchmedia.org/article/backtalk-kesha-abortion-rights “All The Single Ladies” http://books.simonandschuster.com/All-the-Single-Ladies/Rebecca-Traister/9781476716565 “Your Best American Girl” https://mitski.bandcamp.com/track/your-best-american-girl “Can’t Get Enough Of Myself” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bi171sZUQUA “Skinny Legs And All” http://www.amazon.com/Skinny-Legs-All-Tom-Robbins/dp/0553377884 “The Black Tapes” http://theblacktapespodcast.com

This week, Emma and Marissa chatted with two friends we know from college (shoutout Vassar) who started a cool new blog about their nerdiness and witchiness (aptly named “Witches & Nerds”). We chatted about college, the witchy zeitgeist, and having real-life job skills. Plus, books bound in human skin, stolen college artifacts, and identifying as a writer. And as always, the things that have been bewitching us lately. Witches Brew: The Matthew Vassar. Mostly cheap beer, glitter, and sexual frustration. Links: Witches & Nerds: http://witchesandnerds.com Julien Baker – “Sprained Ankle”: http://music.6131records.com/album/sprained-ankle Hilary’s Boko Haram article in Newsweek!: http://www.newsweek.com/nigeria-boko-haram-buhari-chibok-girls-424091

Did you hear there’s a new Star Wars movie?! Just kidding, of course you did. And we have thoughts about Finn/Poe, Strong Female Leads, and what color our lightsabers would be — and more. May the force be with you. Witches Brew: London Lemonade, in honor of Daisy Ridley. Oh PS: Here is one of our favorite Star Wars memes: http://hymenslayer717.tumblr.com/post/137152900118/toaster-wars