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What Was Going On In The Middle Ages? with Dr. Janina Ramirez
Season 1 Episode 347
Warrior princesses. Gender-bending Vikings. Nuns who were writing about orgasms and writing world-class music. This week, Dr. Janina Ramirez is taking us back to the 400s—and introducing us to the ba…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
Could A Single Vote Save Abortion Rights? with Sister District
Season 1 Episode 346
From reproductive rights to school curricula to traffic and infrastructure, state legislatures make decisions about our everyday lives, all across the country. And these legislators regularly win the…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
What’s It Like To Be A Jeopardy! Icon? with Amy Schneider
Season 1 Episode 345
She’s a Jeopardy! champion, an advocate for trans rights and representation, and this week’s guest on the podcast. Who is Amy Schneider? Amy joins Jonathan this week to talk all about her Jeopardy! c…
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
PRETTY CURIOUS | How Are You Serving Bombshell Beauty? with Trace Lysette
Season 1 Episode 344
Whether she’s on the basketball court or the red carpet, this week’s Pretty Curious guest knows how to turn a look. Actress, producer, and ballroom legend Trace Lysette joins Jonathan to discuss her …
Published on 2 years, 2 months ago
What’s The Cultural History Of The Calorie? with Dr. Athia N. Choudhury
Season 1 Episode 343
What’s in a calorie? So much more than what you see on a box of cereal or a restaurant menu. The story of the nutritional calorie is the story of U.S. empire, dating back to the late 1800s when gover…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
How Has TikTok Changed Elections? with Annie Wu Henry
Season 1 Episode 342
If you haven’t seen this week’s Curious Now guest on your TikTok feed, you’ve definitely seen her work. Annie Wu Henry was a breakout star of John Fetterman’s winning Senate campaign, where she craft…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
Who Are The Women Of The Far Right? with Dr. Eviane Leidig
Season 1 Episode 341
There’s a group of far right influencers lurking on your social media feeds. They post organic recipes, millennial mom advice, and #glowups. And they’re using this content to promote white supremacis…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
PRETTY CURIOUS | What Is Beauty Beyond The Binary? with David Yi
Season 1 Episode 340
Welcome to Pretty Curious, a new series where every other Monday, we’ll be talking all things beauty—skincare, haircare, self-care, and beyond. For our premiere episode, we’ve invited back Getting Cu…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
How Can I Be A Good Plant Parent? with Christopher Griffin aka Plant Kween
Season 1 Episode 338
Gather your plant fam and tell all the green gurls—there’s royalty on the podcast this week! Christopher Griffin aka THE Plant Kween joins Jonathan to discuss the joys of indoor gardening, from findi…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago
How Can We Support Intersex Rights? with Alicia Roth Weigel
Season 1 Episode 1
It’s a new week—and we’re debuting a new series! Welcome to Curious Now, where every other Monday, we’ll be covering topical issues like elections, climate change, LGBTQIA+ rights, and beyond. For ou…
Published on 2 years, 3 months ago