Motorhome Prophecies - Carrie Sheffield
Carrie's memoir, "Motorhome Prophecies: A Journey of Healing and Forgiveness," details her transformation from an abusive childhood in a fundamentalist Mormon family to finding fulfillment through Christianity and mental health practices, highlighting resilience, forgiveness, and hope amid adversity.
Episodes
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Should Sex Workers Be Unionized?
S31 E3135 - 26m 46s
African American lesbian feminist sociologist Dr. Siobhan Brooks sheds light on the unionizing of sex workers. Dr. Brooks gives insight on the struggle for empowerment amidst hardships within the industry. Once thought of as a taboo subject, there is debate within the feminist movement about how to approach the subject.
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Bully Market: Misogyny at Goldman Sachs
S31 E3134 - 26m 46s
This week, we speak with Jamie Fiore Higgins, author of "Bully Market: My Story of Money and Misogyny at Goldman Sachs." She tells us about the abuse and sexism that is all too common on Wall Street.
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Maternity Deserts, Abortion Vote Motivation
S31 E3133 - 26m 46s
How the US went from a leader in maternal-infant health to a country of maternity deserts, why and what can be done. And how SCOTUS overturning Roe will impact this year's midterm elections. Our guests are Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Republican Strategists Ann Stone and Rina Shah and Siobhan "Sam" Bennett of the NY Amsterdam News.
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Fighting for Domestic Workers' Rights
S31 E3132 - 26m 45s
We speak with Jenn Stowe, executive director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and Stephanie Land, author of the memoir "Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive," which became a Netflix series. Together they discuss the lack of pay, the tough working conditions, and the rights of domestic workers.
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''The Godmother'' - Women in Organized Crime
S31 E3131 - 26m 46s
This week we interview Barbie Latza Nadeau, a journalist and author of "The Godmother," a book about the rise of women in the mafia. What drives these women to turn to a life outside the law, and how do they rise up the ranks of organized crime?
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Trump Lawsuit; SCOTUS & Midterms
S31 E3130 - 26m 46s
Trump Lawsuit: NY AG Letitia James accuses the Trump family of a pattern of financial fraud. SCOTUS & Midterms: Will the reversal of Roe v. Wade handed down by the court motivate women to turn out? PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Ruth Conniff, Tiana Lowe, Danielle Moodie
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Women in Aerospace with Fmr. Deputy Administrator for NASA
S31 E3129 - 26m 46s
We speak with Lori Garver, a former Deputy Administrator for NASA. In her new book “Escaping Gravity: My Quest to Transform NASA and Launch a New Space Age,” Garver explains what it's like to be a woman shaking up the predominantly male aerospace field. She also talks about her work with Elon Musk and has some surprises about what NASA does and can cost.
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Post-Pandemic Work & Juvenile Justice System
S31 E3128 - 26m 46s
Post-Pandemic Work: Women employees step back into the office. Burn outs, overwhelming workloads and lack of advancement opportunities all play a factor in the hybrid work environment. Juvenile Justice System: We speak with advocates for change in Louisiana. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Erin Matson, Rina Shah and Ann Stone
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Workers & Unions With First Female President of AFL-CIO
S31 E3127 - 26m 47s
We continue our Woman Thought Leader Series with Liz Shuler, the first female president of the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO). She discusses the rights of labor workers, the organization’s fight for equal pay among women and men, the current presidential administration's stance on labor unions, and much more.
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Women, Cryptocurrency & NFTs
S31 E3126 - 26m 46s
We speak with Mai Akiyoshi, the CEO of Curious Addys, about cryptocurrency and NFTs. She explains the basics of crypto coins such as bitcoin, and what an NFT is. We also discuss how to avoid scams and how volatile the market is. And, we take special focus on what it's like for women in the crypto sphere.
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New President of EMILY's List, Laphonza Butler
S31 E3121 - 26m 46s
We talk to the head of one of the biggest women's political groups, Laphonza Butler, the new president of EMILY's List. EMILY's List is one of the most influential women's political groups. It focuses on getting pro-choice women elected into office. She's the first Black woman and the first mother to lead the organization.
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Kellyanne Conway on Trump, Politics, Family, and New Book
S31 E3120 - 26m 46s
Kellyanne Conway, former counselor to President Donald Trump, talks with Bonnie Erbé on a variety of topics. This episode contains previously unaired portions from a past episode. Conway discusses Trump's chances of running again, various political issues, her family, and her new book.
Extras + Features
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TTC Extra: Madonna & Ageism
S31 - 7m 2s
Madonna has hit back at critics who made several negative comments about her appearance, saying their critiques come from a place of sexism and ageism.
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TTC Extra: Learning from Prof. Daut
S31 - 1m 36s
We hear ways to listen to more of Prof. Daut's thoughts regarding the Haitian revolution and teaching history in America.
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TTC Extra: Campus Accountability for Sexual Assault
S31 - 6m 21s
End Rape on Campus has launched a new tool aimed at increasing transparency and supporting victims of sexual assault. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Tiana Lowe, Erin Matson, Rina Shah.
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TTC Extra: Word of the Year
S31 - 6m 20s
Dictionary.com said the word of the year was "woman," especially as searches for the word spiked during Ketanji Brown Jackson's confirmation hearing. PANEL: Ann Stone, Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards, Debra Carnahan, Linda Chavez
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TTC Extra: Celebrities Leaving Twitter
S31 - 6m 21s
Celebrities like Shonda Rhimes, Whoopi Goldberg, Sara Bareilles, and Toni Braxton are leaving Twitter after the social media company was taken over by Elon Musk. Critics say the billionaire's approach has made it too easy for hate speech to propagate. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Carrie Sheffield, Tiana Lowe, Lara Brown
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Women Labeled ''Emotional'' Seen as Less Credible
S31 - 3m 21s
According to a new study, women who are labeled "emotional" or told to "calm down" are seen as less credible in a disagreement. Men do not experience similar effects. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Hilary Rosen; Amala Ekpunobi
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Dr. Siobhan Brooks Talks About Diversity in Strip Clubs
S31 - 1m 44s
Dr. Siobhan Brooks talks about how black women were treated differently compared to white women while working at strip clubs.
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TTC Extra: Teaching LGBT Topics at School
S31 - 8m 13s
A lot of parents do not want public schools to teach about LGBT topics. However, some say that gay history and topics should be discussed in a more in depth manner. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Rina Shah, Ann Stone, Siobhan Bennett
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TTC Extra: Women Protest in Iran
S31 - 20m 12s
Iranians took to the streets to protest against the government in Iran. The treatment of women was one of the most important topics that have sparked the protests. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Danielle Moodie, Ruth Conniff
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TTC Extra: America's First Lesbian Governors?
S31 - 3m 58s
Two women are running to become America's first openly lesbian governors: Maura Healey of Massachusetts and Tina Kotek of Oregon. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Ann Stone, Rina Shah, Erin Matson
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TTC Extra: SCOTUS vs. Separation of Church & State
S31 - 6m 20s
Is the Supreme Court weakening the wall between church and state?
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TTC Extra: Capitol Names Rooms After Women
S31 - 4m 12s
Two rooms were dedicated to Sens. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md., and Margaret Chase Smith, R-Ma. This marks the first time rooms in the Capitol have been named after women. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Linda Chavez, Genevieve Wood, Lara Brown
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