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The NewsWorthySpecial Edition: After the Shutdown - Families, Food Banks & FlightsThe longest government shutdown in U.S. history may be over — but its fallout is hitting families, nonprofits, and travelers nationwide. Today, we're breaking down the ongoing impact. First, Angela Williams, President & CEO of United Way Worldwide, shares what nonprofits are seeing on the ground, and how people can get or give help as the holidays approach. Later, travel expert Katy Nastro from the Going travel app explains why flight disruptions and TSA delays may continue, and offers practical tips to make holiday travel smoother (and cheaper). Learn more abo...
2025-11-1525 min
Our Dirty LaundrySaviors or System Supporters: White Women EducatorsSend us a textUnpacking the Historical Roots of White Women in EducationMandy Griffin and Katy Swalwell delve into the complex history of white women in American education, exploring their roles from the 18th century to the present and how these roles have been shaped by societal norms and systemic issues. The discussion includes the evolution of public schools, the feminization of the teaching profession, and the exclusion of educators of color, focusing on the impact of figures like Horace Mann and Catherine Beecher. The episode also critiques current educational practices and emphasizes the...
2025-11-1141 min
Kent In Good CompanyEmily & Mandy from Maddalena's | Episode 67Welcome back to the pod! Today, we're talking with Emily and Mandy from Maddelena's. From everything they told me, this new Kent business seems to more than live up to the hype! Their goal is to bring fine dining to Kent without a fine dining price tag. I can totally get on board with that! And I know that after you hear their story, you will too! In this episode, we mentioned Bent Tree Coffee. We have an episode with those guys! Go to https://mainstreetkent.org/discover/in-good-company/ to check out our library of e...
2025-10-2912 minOur Dirty LaundryRethinking SchoolsSend us a textEmbracing Arts and Social Justice in Education: A Conversation with Dr. Cierra Kaler-JonesIn this episode of 'Dirty Laundry,' Mandy Griffin and Katy Swalwell interview Dr. Cierra Kaler-Jones, a social justice educator, writer, and the first executive director of Rethinking Schools. Dr. Jones discusses her background, the importance of creating educational spaces rooted in joy and love, and how the arts intersect with justice work. They explore the origins of Rethinking Schools, its mission to combat whitewashed curricula, and the transformative work educators are doing to promote...
2025-10-0556 minOur Dirty LaundryMothers of Massive Resistance: ConclusionSend us a textMandy Griffin and Katy Swalwell discuss the concluding chapter of Elizabeth Gillespie McRae's book, 'Mothers of Massive Resistance.' They explore the roles that white women in Northern and Southern United States played in maintaining segregationist policies and resisting racial integration from the 1920s to the 1970s. The chapter ties historical segregation efforts to contemporary issues and how these women evolved their strategies to appear race-neutral while upholding systemic racism. The discussion includes historical instances of organized resistance, connections between Northern and Southern segregationist women, and the critique of historians' portrayal of these...
2025-09-1237 minOur Dirty LaundryMothers of Massive Resistance: Chapter 8Send us a textIn this podcast episode, Mandy Griffin and Katy Swalwell discuss Chapter 8 of Elizabeth Gillespie McRae's book 'Mothers of Massive Resistance.' They reflect on the ruthless persistence of white supremacist tactics used by women in the mid-20th century to counter desegregation and civil rights movements. The chapter covers a range of topics, including the Little Rock Nine integration crisis, the role of media in these events, the spread of private and charter schools, essay contests promoting racist ideologies, and the alarming interconnection between grassroots conservatism and white supremacy. Mandy and Katy also...
2025-09-051h 20Our Dirty LaundryMothers of Massive Resistance: Chapter 7Send us a textIn this episode Mandy Griffin and Katty Swalwell explore the complex and troubling history of white women's resistance to school integration following the Brown v. Board of Education decision. The hosts discuss various themes, including the hateful and nefarious tactics employed by white women to maintain racial segregation, the differing reactions to the Supreme Court ruling, and the relentless commitment to white supremacy. They also highlight the use of religion, pseudoscience, and victimhood to justify segregation, drawing parallels to modern-day issues. The episode underscores the role of white women in perpetuating systemic racism...
2025-08-2955 minOur Dirty LaundryMothers of Massive Resistance: Chapter 6Send us a textIn this episode, Mandy Griffin and Katy Swalwell discuss Chapter 6 of their reading, focusing on the role of white women in the historical and political landscape post-World War II. They explore how these women perpetuated white supremacy by opposing concepts like human rights and integration, particularly through their actions at key events like the 1948 Democratic National Convention and their support of the Bricker Amendment. The chapter reveals how white women strategically used issues like anti-communism and anti-globalism to mask their racist agendas, influencing policies and elections. Discussions include the 1952 election where Eisenhower was...
2025-08-2259 minOur Dirty LaundryMothers of Massive Resistance: Chapter 4Send us a textIn this episode, Mandy Griffin and Katy Swalwell delve into Chapter 4 of Elizabeth Gillespie McCray's book 'Mothers of Massive Resistance,' focusing on Jim Crow storytelling. The hosts discuss FDR's New Deal, judicial court packing, and how progressive politics were often used to reinforce white supremacy. They analyze the complex figure of Nell Battle Lewis, a North Carolinian journalist whose advocacy for a less violent, more benevolent form of white supremacy highlights the contradictions of white liberalism. The conversation touches on Lewis's support for segregation, her admiration for certain Black elites within constrained...
2025-08-0857 minOur Dirty LaundryMothers of Massive Resistance: Chapter 3Send us a textIn this episode, Mandy Griffin and Katy Swalwell continue their discussion on Elizabeth Gillespie McRae's book, 'Mothers of Massive Resistance.' They delve into the stories of three Southern white women—Florence Sillers Ogden, Mary Dawson Cain, and Cornelia Dabney Tucker—who significantly influenced political activism and white supremacy in the early to mid-20th century. Ogden leveraged local politics and New Deal policies to benefit white elites while maintaining segregation. Cain focused on anti-prohibition and business-friendly policies, also breaking with the Democratic Party due to its evolving racial policies. Tucker campaigned against FDR...
2025-08-011h 16Our Dirty LaundryBook Discussion: Mothers of Massive Resistance Ep 1Send us a textThe Persistent Legacy of White Women's Role in Segregation and ResistanceIn this episode, hosts Mandy Griffin and Katy Swalwell initiate a conversation on their new book focus, 'Mothers of Massive Resistance' by Elizabeth Gillespie McRae, which explores the pivotal role of white women in maintaining white supremacy. They highlight the author's background, the central themes of the book, and how it reveals the active and intentional efforts by white women in various societal arenas such as social welfare, public education, and popular culture. The hosts reflect on the relevance of...
2025-07-0234 minOur Dirty LaundryIntro: Mothers of Massive ResistanceSend us a textNavigating the Mess: White Women's Role in Politics and MotherhoodHosts Mandy Griffin and Katie Swalwell delve into a discussion about the pervasive and historical role white women have played in upholding white supremacy through politics and motherhood. They reflect on the disorienting state of current events, the importance of local action, and the influence of female political figures like Krisit Noem, Pam Bondi, and Joni Ernst. The episode primarily focuses on the book 'Mothers of Massive Resistance' by Elizabeth Gillespie McCray, which explores how white women have...
2025-06-2145 min
Canny Crystals: Manifestation, mindset and spirituality, with Mart Tweedy184: Outspoken and aligned, ft. Mandy KellyIn this episode of Canny Crystals: The Podcast, I’m joined by the radiant Mandy Kelly – co-host of Outspoken with Mandy and Katy and a soul-led home stylist. We dive deep into the powerful intersections of spirituality, mindset, and motherhood. Mandy opens up about her own spiritual journey, including her retreat with Esther Hicks, and shares how creating energetic harmony in your home can lead to real inner transformation.We chat about everything from spiritual awakenings to imposter syndrome, and how we both stay grounded and aligned through daily practices like affirmations and visualisation. Whether you’re jus...
2025-04-2548 minOur Dirty LaundryUpdate on McMahon and Rollins; Nesheiwat for Surgeon GeneralSend us a textHosts Mandy Griffin and Katie Swalwell discuss the importance of white women recognizing their role in activism and learning from communities with long-standing vulnerabilities. They critique systemic issues and figures such as Pete Buttigieg's inadequate political responses, and dive into the problematic policies and actions of Trump's administration, focusing on the misguided efforts of officials in education and agriculture sectors. The episode concludes with a call to understand the historical context and influence of white Christian nationalism in shaping these systemic issues.00:43 Reflections on Marginalized Communities03:29 Toxic Positivity vs...
2025-03-2154 min
Don't Tell Maw Maw106. A Very Tacky HolidayThis week we've got a sweet treat for you. Mandy, Leah, and Katy discuss the finer points of Trashy during the holidays. They cover gifting, etiquette, and decorations of course. Have a merry Holiday!
2024-12-0453 minDon't Tell Maw Maw101. Southern Grown with BradySouthern Grown series continued with Katy and Brady. In this episode Brady revels in growing up in Brookhaven with a close family and a special bond with his Paw Paw.
2024-10-0227 minOur Dirty LaundryAngela Smith and the Meaning of Identity in ActivismSend us a textKaty's Publishing Company!
2024-07-0148 minDon't Tell Maw Maw77. Are You a Good Witch or a Bad Witch?Double double toil and trouble! We get into the spooky season spirit by talking about a very witchy topic. We discuss southern legends of the witch and common folklore. Find out which of us is a good witch and who is a bad witch!
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3:00 Fun witch shirt!
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9:00 Good Witch or Bad Witch Buzzfeed Quiz
2023-10-1740 min
Direct Sales Done RightEpisode 234: From Selfies to Strategy: Mastering Direct Sales Branding with Amanda BriscoOn the Direct Sales Done Right podcast this week Melanie is interviewing Amanda Brisco! Mandy Brisco works with individuals to make their brand and business stand out on social media. She has a passion for working with businesses to create intentionally branded images that showcase their products, services, and ost importantly their personalities!Amanda is the Chic photographer for 2 years now. She has helped Chic Influencer over the last 24 months bring the upmost professional branding to the front of the business. On this episode, Melanie is going to pick Mandys brain about all things branding tips and strategies to help...
2023-08-3140 minDon't Tell Maw Maw66. Book Talk-Part IIContinue our chat about our favorite books by genre! Finally, hear Katy and Mandy weigh in on their spicy romance favorites. Continue on with the genres of YA (young adult), children's, non-fiction, and more. Weigh in on your own favorite books too! Send us a message on our social media or email!
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2023-05-0244 minDon't Tell Maw Maw63. Choose ChocolateGet twitterpated as we talk all things spring in this weeks episode. Hear Mandy's story of spending St. Patrick's day in Scotland, Leah nerding out about wildflowers, and why we choose chocolate over buying real Easter bunnies. You can always expect a good smattering of topics from us.
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2023-03-2144 minDon't Tell Maw Maw62. From Mississippi Will Travel-Our Road Trip EditionOur beloved series returns! This week the three hosts answer their quick response road trip questions. Find out why Mandy's husband calls her abuela on long trips. Hear about how Katy can handle the rugged life. Learn the snack Leah doesn't go on a road trip without. So buckle up and get ready to hit the road!
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2023-03-0758 minDon't Tell Maw Maw58. Ole Biloxi - A Walk Down Memory Lane with Beverly RomeoMeet one of the MawMaws who inspired our podcast! We interviewed Beverly Romeo, Katy and Leah's MawMaw, and asked her to spill the tea on the Biloxi, MS she remembers. Beverly grew up on Point Cadet and has some wonderful memories of working at the Broadwater Hotel, meeting celebrities, the old seafood factories, and growing up in such a unique community.
2023-01-1748 minDon't Tell Maw Maw49. Southern GrownIn this weeks episode of Don't Tell Maw Maw we have some of Katy's besties on to share their growing up southern stories. This is an enjoyable blast from the past. Stay tuned for more episodes in this southern grown series.
2022-09-0644 minDon't Tell Maw Maw48. Who's Your Family?In this episode we spill get Katy and Leah's Uncle Ken to spill the tea on the Gaines family history, how you become the designated family historian, and discuss the pros and cons of ancestry reports like 23andMe.
2022-08-3043 minDon't Tell Maw Maw46. Season 5 TrailerWhere the Crawdads Sing !**Movie Spoilers**! Mandy, Leah, & Katy review the movie & the book, Where the Crawdads Sing. Mandy is an Archive Queen, Leah has a thing for waders, & Katy shares her affinity for fireflies all in this Episode of, Don't Tell Maw Maw.
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2022-08-0229 min
Full Trial Audiobooks in Biography & Memoir, MemoirsWon't You Love Me?: Unloved as a girl, abused as a woman – the true story of Ava’s fight for survival, from the No.1 bestseller, for fans ofPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/597275 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Won't You Love Me?: Unloved as a girl, abused as a woman – the true story of Ava’s fight for survival, from the No.1 bestseller, for fans of Cathy Glass Author: Toni Maguire, Ava Thomas Narrator: Katy Sobey Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 7 hours 28 minutes Release date: July 21, 2022 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Memoirs Publisher's Summary: From No.1 bestselling author Toni Maguire comes a new true story of abuse and survival. 'Whatever you do, don't go back to him, not this time. If not for your sake, then...
2022-07-2105 minOur Dirty LaundrySpice Girls and the Dumbing Down of "Girl Power"Send us a textKaty tells us what we really want, what we really, really want...about girl power and what we can take away from pop culture activism.
2022-07-0334 min
Don't Tell Maw Maw43. From Mississippi Will Travel Part IV Our StoriesIt is time for us to spill the sweet tea on our own travel tales! In this episode, we answer travel-themed questions curated by cohost Mandy and friends Estelle the Salty, Kathryn, and Grace. Dive into our sketchiest nights of travel, unique cuisines, and the things we would not leave home without. All aboard and listen up!
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2022-05-3144 minOur Dirty LaundryWhite Feminism: Riot GrrlsSend us a textKaty takes us through the history of the early 90s white feminist punk rockers known as the Riot Grrl Movement. Manifesto
2022-05-2959 minOur Dirty LaundryWhite Feminism: NOW, nowSend us a textCurrent day NOW controversies - Katy brings us up to date on the female fuckery happening in NOW the past several years. White liberal women have a long way to go in dismantling their own white supremacy.
2022-02-1856 minOur Dirty LaundryMinisode: Halftime and Music HysteriaSend us a textInspired by NFL's greatest halftime (according to Mandy) - white (women) hysteria and music
2022-02-1632 min
Another Episode PodcastEpisode 181 - A Goofy Movie w/ Katy May and David BolemaThis week we take a deep dive into the Disney classic A GOOFY MOVIE!
We had a chance to talk with musicians Katy May and David Bolema from the band Katy Needs A Life.
We talk about strange performance venues, travelling for gigs and how attractive a cartoon dog can be.
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2022-01-261h 09Don't Tell Maw Maw23. Money, Money, MoneyWhy is no one talking about money? Has generational taboo kept us from learning from each other? Mandy & Katy get vulnerable & talk shells, oysters, & dough.
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2021-09-1441 minOur Dirty LaundryDirty Britches: Antivaxx Britches and Bullsh*tSend us a textWe discuss lying-liar-pants Sherri Tenpenny and Mandy unloads her feelings about all of it.
2021-09-0734 minDon't Tell Maw Maw22. Southern Destinations We Love to HateMandy & Katy record their first duet episode. They share candid moments from adventures traveling to southern tourist destinations. The ladies chat about the most popular vacation spots among southerners in this episode of Don't Tell Maw Maw, Southern Destinations We Love to Hate.
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2021-08-3132 min
The Chat RoomRoss & Rachel are real life lobsters, Tupac is alive, & Big Foot is real...Heard it here first!Message us anonymously!www.shopcheekychicboutique.comFacebook: shopcheekychicboutiqueInstagram: @shopccbMentions:Back to SchoolA Quiet PlaceNo EscapeJohn Krasinski and Emily BluntThe Girl on the TrainHouse at the End of the StreetThe PurgePopSockets & Loopy CasesMary Kay CosmeticsFortune CookiesNFWYard GreetingsStellar BalloonsLet’s Bake Shit!Sloanie Mae SweetsBaby ShowersBook Beaus BooksleevesApple iPadsThe NotebookTargetPatreon Conspiracy TheoriesJon Ben...
2021-08-121h 01Our Dirty LaundryThe Haters: Introduction to EugenicsSend us a textMandy takes back the reigns for this laundry session, and there's gonna be several loads to get through. We're talking about eugenics - which is basically the idea that natural selection of the fittest could be accelerated through deliberate selection of the "fittest" and, even uglier, "deselection" of the "non-fit" or "degenerate" subsets of the human population. In this first episode we remind ourselves of our Darwinian evolutionary theory and Mendelian genetics (think peas and monks, guys), and then we introduce the dad and mom of American eugenics - Charles and Gertrude Davenport. T...
2021-07-161h 00Our Dirty LaundryThe Haters: Interview with David StovallSend us a textGrab a notebook, everyone—you're gonna want to write some stuff down! Mandy took three pages of notes while talking to David Stovall about Critical Race Theory. We talk about what it is, what it isn't and why everyone if freaking the fuck out. If you've heard some of the arguments but don't know exactly how to educate people or respond to detractors, this is the podcast for you. Definitely master class material! Listen to hear how we get from CRT to George Washington's dentures to Dan Quayle's mediocrity to Margaret Thatcher believing soc...
2021-06-2554 min
In the moment with MandyBeing fearless and just going for it … believing you can do it is just the beginning.When you truly feel driven to follow in a passion and purpose to inspire others and invest in your self growth, anything is possible. My guest today Katy West is the owner of DASH beauty and training academy and is proof of that.
2021-06-2021 minOur Dirty LaundryThe Haters: Slavery, Part 5—Sexual Violence in SlaverySend us a textTW/CW: Today we are discussing sexual violence, assault and rape during slavery. Any discussion of slavery would be incomplete without acknowledging the sexual violence that was perpetrated against enslaved people by their owners - men and women alike. As with other aspects of slavery, white women were far from innocent or ignorant regarding sexual intimidation, assault and rape.
2021-06-111h 02Our Dirty LaundryThe Haters: Slavery Part 4—Dred Scott & Dreadful IreneSend us a textToday's episode delves into the details of white women's involvement in the markets where enslaved humans were bought and sold, and how very, very much these women knew and participated in this commerce. We also get into the details you never learned about in the Dred Scott Supreme Court case. You might remember that this case determined the Constitution never meant for Black people to be citizens, regardless of their status as enslaved or free (in which case you remember more than Mandy), but you most likely didn't know there was a white...
2021-06-0453 minDon't Tell Maw Maw18. If the Creek Don't Rise... Hurricane PreparednessHurricanes are just a way of life on the Gulf Coast. They can range from a tropical storm that you watch from the porch to a storm that leaves behind nothing but slabs. The ladies of Don't Tell Maw Maw discuss their hurricane memories. Then talk about ways to prepare for a potential storm. Remember, hurricane season begins June 1st!
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2021-06-0149 minOur Dirty LaundryThe Haters: Slavery, Part 3—The Multi-layered Trauma of Wet NursesSend us a textThe history of wet-nursing predates US slavery, but investigating the forced labor of enslaved women as wet nurses brings in many different layers of trauma between Black and white women. Many of us have encountered the concept of a wet nurse before, but everything that went into this practice, from the timing of pregnancies, to the loaning or selling of black women as wet nurses, to the disregard for the biological children of Black women and their needs...it's a whole dark, devastating, and incriminating history against the white women involved.
2021-05-2853 minOur Dirty LaundryDirty Britches: UNC Does Nikole Hannah-Jones DirtySend us a textToday we're discussing how Nikole Hannah-Jones got done dirty by UNC-Chapel Hill. In a definitely political move, UNC announced the Knight Chair recipient would not get automatic tenure, as was previously routine, but would have a five-year contract that would consider tenure after that point. Given the controversy around Hannah-Jones' 1619 Project and what we learn about the conservative agenda of North Carolina's board of governors (heyyyy, Art Pope) and broader movements to influence what happens on college campuses (heyyyy, Koch brothers). This is definitely some white-people-fuckery.
2021-05-2636 minOur Dirty LaundryThe Haters: Slavery, Part 2—Of Myths and MistressesSend us a textIn this episode we're looking at the three commonly discussed historical myths regarding the white women involved in the enslavement of African people in the United States. 1. White women weren't legally able to participate in the slave trade2. White women weren't physically strong enough to be slave masters3. White women had "uniquely feminine" ways of managing enslaved peopleWe talk about where these myths came from and the evidence that exists to prove that they are bogus trash. Long and the short of it: white women were absolutely as c...
2021-05-221h 01Our Dirty LaundryDirty Britches: Dirty Novels, Dirty History, and...Jane Austen???Send us a textThis minisode visits a very white lady topic: the Jane Austen House Museum. Mandy announces her disdain for romantic classic literature, and Katy outs herself as a gas station smut-lit aficionado. But we're both here for the Austen museum's decision to include more context to Austen's writing by addressing the roles of colonialism and slavery in her history. Yet, not everyone is on board....ahem, white ladies. Shout out to Vanessa Riley's insightful op-ed in the Washington Post: A Jane Austen museum addressing Regency-era slavery? How sensible.
2021-05-1817 minDon't Tell Maw Maw17. Wedding Do's and Don'tsIt's wedding season and in this episode we chat about our favorite and funniest wedding memories and spill the tea on our wedding pet peeves! We spill the tackiest things you can do as a guest or bride and give helpful tips for how to write a thank you note and build a registry!
2021-05-1845 minOur Dirty LaundryThe Haters: Slavery, Part I—Mistresses of MiserySend us a textIt's Season 2! This one's going to be hard and dark, and while it's a history we abhor, it is also one that is important to know. We're calling this season "The Haters" and focusing on the women involved in the dirtiest institutions of white supremacy. Starting right off the line with the kidnapping and enslavement of African people, we're learning that white women were deliberately and intricately involved in upholding slavery. It's going to take some time to sort through, so prepare yourself for some hard truths. Many thanks to the work of...
2021-05-141h 08Our Dirty LaundryLocal Laundry: ClevelandSend us a textIt's the first minisode of Season 2! And, in true ODL minisode fashion, it's not that mini. But when you're talking about white lady fuckery, there's just a lot to cover. This minisode is a Local Laundry and Katy takes us to Cleveland in the early 60's to talk about school segregation. While we have plans to get deep into the soiled undergarments of public schooling and white-ladyness later this season, help yourself to this little pre-wash cycle!
2021-05-1139 minOur Dirty LaundryDirty Britches: Mini-Maxi Legislative DownloadSend us a textWe're gearing up for Season 2, but had a quick minisode (that obviously turned not-so-mini) to discuss some legislative issues and just general ranting! We're taking the rest of the week off to keep prepping for the next history lessons, so enjoy a longer mini today!
2021-05-0448 minDon't Tell Maw Maw16. MamasgonnakillmeThis is an extra special episode made for and dedicated to our moms for Mother's day. Now, go call your mama and listen to this episode.
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2021-05-0435 minOur Dirty LaundrySuffrage: Self Clean CycleSend us a textWow! January 6, 2021 will be a day in US history books, but it was also the day we put out our first episode! Nearly four months later, we wrap up the voting rights season of Our Dirty Laundry. It was more than we ever could have imagined. We were challenged, we were horrified, we were inspired, and you came along with us. Join us to debrief and hear some listener take-aways. (And TW: there's a couple gross stories about mice in the beginning. Apologies.)
2021-05-011h 12Our Dirty LaundrySuffrage: In Honor of BIPOC Women in the Fight for SuffrageSend us a textWe've spent this series airing the dirty laundry of white women in the history of voting rights in this country. Along the way, we have mentioned the names of several women of color, also fighting for those rights, who were often harmed by the women we associate with the suffrage fight. Today we learn about six women who don't commonly make it into the histories we are taught regarding suffrage. These women fought from the margins, frequently at the risk of their own lives, but their influence reached far beyond those margins. They...
2021-04-241h 13Our Dirty LaundryLocal Laundry: OmahaSend us a textTW/CW: This episode contains explicit content regarding allegations of rape and racial violence. In this minisode, we learn about the 1919 murder of Will Brown after he is accused of rape by a white woman, Agnes Loeback Hoffman. What follows is known as the Omaha Race Riot of 1919—one of the most grotesque incidents of white supremacist violence in U.S. history (and that's saying a lot because that history runs DEEP). The background of this story includes political power struggles and the use of sexual violence allegations by white women to...
2021-04-2034 minDon't Tell Maw Maw15. Southern SustainabilityHappy Earth Day y'all! Today we talk about our triumphs and struggles of living a sustainable life. Luckily, our Maw Maw's had some tricks up their sleeves for sustainability even awhile back. Join us and get ready to help mother nature.
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2021-04-2053 minOur Dirty LaundrySuffrage: Interview with Bree Carlson, Racial Justice ChampionSend us a textWe could all use a little inspiration and hope, and Bree Carlson brings them both. Bree has been a racial justice educator and organizer for years and currently works with People's Action—a multi-racial, multigenerational coalition engaged in "joyful rebellion." She talks with us about multi-issue, multi-identity organizing, how Joe Biden's presidency could be the most progressive presidency in our history, and how to win where we can—but always keep insisting on more. Our conversation only scratches the surface and we can't wait to have her back!Bree Carlson's Twitter: ht...
2021-04-1646 minOur Dirty LaundryDirty Britches: Interview with ODL Podcast Club Facilitator Yvette RodriguezSend us a textYvette Rodriguez is Assistant Director of Programming for Multicultural Student Programs and Services at a predominantly white institution in the Midwest. A former graduate student of Katy's, she started listening to Our Dirty Laundry, and then started a podcast club with interested coworkers to discuss episodes of the show. We are so honored to talk to Yvette about that experience and the work she is doing as a woman of color leading justice work with white folks.
2021-04-1330 minOur Dirty LaundrySuffrage: The Unload—Cleaning up with Kate Schatz (Lillian Smith)Send us a textWe cannot adequately explain how excited we are to put out this episode with guest host, Kate Schatz. Best selling author, educator and co-conspirator, Kate has graciously offered her time and knowledge to inspire us with stories of lesser-known white women from whom we can actually learn some positive lessons. In our inaugural laundry session with Kate, we are learning about Lillian Smith. Coined “Jane the Baptist”, a woman who came “too soon” for her Southern contemporaries, and indeed the country as a whole, Lillian boldly spoke against segregation throughout her life. She eschewed...
2021-04-091h 00Our Dirty LaundryDirty Britches: Rachel HollisSend us a textIf you haven't heard of Rachel Hollis - good for you, wear that badge with pride. However...she's definitely piling up the dirty laundry and making a damn mess, in spite of the fact that she has a housekeeper (it's related, just listen). If you're still confused after this episode, and even if you aren't, please also listen to some of the black and brown women that have broken this issue down very succinctly for us. Follow them, support them monetarily, spread their work. And Rachel/Rachel fans - don't worry so much...
2021-04-0620 minDon't Tell Maw Maw14. GrudgesWhat is your biggest grudge? Do you even hold grudges? should we? In this episode we discuss this topic with our first ever guest! Help us welcome Estelle the Salty as she spills the tea on her juiciest grudges!
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2021-04-061h 01Our Dirty LaundrySuffrage: Where are we now? Voting after 1965Send us a textThe Voting Rights Act of 1965 put America (and specifically the deep South) on a voting restriction time out. Unfortunately, white supremacy is a petulant toddler and didn't learn a damn thing. We talk about exactly what the Voting Rights Act did, how Shelby County v. Holder gutted it and how we ran right back to our present day fuckery.
2021-04-021h 16Our Dirty LaundryDirty Britches: Memories & MarbleSend us a textWe've already warned you: beware of white ladies and anniversaries; now we're here to tell you, this applies to marble statues, too. Learn all about the Portrait Monument in this minisode - a piece commissioned by Alice Paul to commemorate Lucretia Mott, Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony...and some nebulous pile of unfinished rock looming behind them, whose meaning is up for debate (according to us). What do you think we should do with these statues? How do they influence our memory of history?
2021-03-3118 minDon't Tell Maw Maw13. Adulting FailsWrestling with cling wrap, laundry kerfuffles, and needle phobias are just some of the challenges we share in this weeks episode of DTMM Adulting Fails. Find Us on Social Media at:
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2021-03-3028 minOur Dirty LaundrySuffrage: Where are the white ladies? Civil Rights and the Voting Rights Act of 1965Send us a textWith the poll tax repealed, what would white women turn their attention to next in the fight for voting rights? Good question. Without a good answer. In this episode we discuss disenfranchisement of Asian populations and then get into the Civil Rights movement as it related to voting rights up to the 1960s. Whether it be the hand of history leaving out the details, or the general absence of white women in the fight for rights that weren’t directly related to them, there’s not a lot to find. In this episode we g...
2021-03-261h 12Our Dirty LaundryLocal Laundry: AtlantaSend us a textThis is our first Local Laundry minisode and we're starting in Atlanta. With heavy and very angry hearts, we discuss the latest act of white-male-supremacist-terrorism and murder in Atlanta last week and why we need to educate ourselves and watch our reactions to the news coming out of this latest incident of AAPI hate crimes. Then Katy teaches us about the Atlanta Race Riot of 1906. We've mentioned it before, and we will keep getting deeper into this framing of "protecting white women virtue" leading to horrific violence and crimes against minorities. This is...
2021-03-2426 minOur Dirty LaundrySuffrage: Voter Suppression After the 19th AmendmentSend us a textThe 19th Amendment passed in 1920, but, as one of the few things we probably do remember from history class, that definitely wasn’t the end of the fight for voting rights. And although we learned the names of the prominent women of the suffrage movement (leaving out their racism and classism, of course), we didn’t hear much about the actions of white women in the years after suffrage “won.” In this episode, we discuss where white women got involved in the movement against voter suppression, where they didn’t, and why both were probl...
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