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The Sick GazeMy Experience with Chronic IllnessSend us a textHi everyone, and welcome to this quick episode. I wanted to take a moment to introduce myself and share some of my journey with chronic illness. I live with rheumatoid arthritis and hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, two conditions that have touched almost every part of my life. For me, illness hasn’t just been about navigating symptoms, treatments, or doctors’ offices. It’s been about confronting the larger systems of ableism and sexism that shape how people are seen, treated, and valued.Living in a body that doesn’t always cooperate has forced m...
2025-08-3120 minThe Sick GazeForging Your Own Path While Being Chronically Ill with Hailey HudsonSend us a textIn this episode, I sit down with medical writer Hailey Hudson, who first began experiencing symptoms of hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome in her teens. By her twenties, her condition had progressed to the point where she could not eat without extreme pain, nausea, and fullness. She reflects on navigating a healthcare system that too often dismisses young women with GI issues as anxious teenagers rather than recognizing them as patients in need of genuine and urgent medical care. Hailey’s story underscores her resilience and her determination to forge a life shaped by both en...
2025-08-3141 min
Online People Talking with Jen Barkan#43: Benchmarking the Bright SpotsVibes? Off. Moods? Down. Market? Whack. Or is it? Don’t be fooled by doom and gloom narratives. In this episode of Online People Talking, Jen Barkan and DYC Sales Coaches Amanda Martin, Melissa Fort, and Molly Adams gather to show and tell how individuals are still meeting and exceeding goals. With reminders of benchmark bright spots, process best practices, and how to stay positive when nobody else seems to be, these pros are here to remind you: you can’t know what you don’t track.Special AnnouncementsS...
2025-08-1930 min
Cowboy's Juke Joint RadioTobacco Road Show Episode 166*NEW EPISODE NOW AVAILABLE**The Tobacco Road Show Episode 166 - The "THE MUDDY ROOTS GO HOME SHOW" EpisodeAll roads lead to Muddy Roots in Tennessee Labor Day Weekend.Experience being in the field with this week's last call... from Evansville Indiana, they will be performing at 1am Saturday morning.....FAERIE RING!!!!! The Tobacco Road Show will be back in September. SEE YOU IN THE FIELD!The Tobacco Road Show comes to you live every Wednesday at 7:30 PM CST with Chicagoland's dlonz on Co...
2025-08-172h 12The Sick GazeNot Rare, Just Ignored: When Conditions Aren't on the Curriculum with Ada PortSend us a textFor years, Ada Port moved through the healthcare system without a diagnosis, despite living with persistent and life-altering symptoms. Without a clear explanation, it was difficult to speak about her experience, especially when her pain was often minimized or overlooked by providers. Amid her deteriorating health and the absence of a diagnosis, Ada felt lost and confused, like the foundation of her sense of self was shattered. Ada made a promise to herself: once she had answers, she wouldn’t stay silent.In this episode of The Sick Gaze, Ada shares her...
2025-06-1855 minThe Sick GazeA Love Letter to the Chronically Ill With Erica FalcoSend us a textIn today's episode, I sit down with Erica Falco, a woman living in Long Island, NY, with multiple chronic illnesses that greatly affect her daily life, including endometriosis, hEDS, POTS, MCAS, and gastroparesis. In this inspiring and heartfelt discussion, Erica elucidates the importance of building a strong support system, citing patience and resilience as key components of her method of managing and healing from her chronic illnesses. She gives "a love letter to the undiagnosed", remembering how alone and directionless she felt while searching for quality healthcare. She talks about how to find...
2025-04-2334 minThe Sick GazeAn Attack on Disability Rights: The Lawsuit Against Section 504Send us a textIn this episode of The Sick Gaze, Tayler Goectau and I, Molly Dickerson, break down the alarming lawsuit filed by 17 states against Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act—a crucial civil rights protection for disabled people. We discuss why 504 matters, how it impacts everyone (not just disabled folks), and the motivations behind this legal attack. More importantly, we explore the dangerous implications if this lawsuit succeeds and what we can do to fight back through collective action.📢 Get informed and take action:📝 Read more about the lawsuit and its consequences:Distaayb...
2025-03-0124 minThe Sick GazeThe Limbo of Dynamic Disability with Tayler GoectauSend us a textIn the kickoff episode of Season 3 of the Sick Gaze, I sit down with Tayler Goectau.Tayler (she/her) is a young, thin, white woman with medium-length brown hair who is in her 20s and navigating life as a Deaf, Disabled, and Autistic woman. After experiencing neglect, medical gaslighting, and lack of access to quality healthcare and accessibility growing up, she is now a Disability and Accessibility Advocate through her online platform, @distaaybled. She is passionate about raising awareness for conditions such as Ehlers Danlos Syndrome and comorbidities, rare diseases, and...
2025-02-2137 minThe Sick GazeConnective Tissue Issues; hEDS & Chronic Illness with Amy WeintraubSend us a textIn this episode of The Sick Gaze, Amy Weintraub shares how hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) has shaped much of her young adult life. She opens up about the difficulty of surgery after surgery as a young person, the emotional weight of adjusting expectations for both herself and those around her, and the challenges of navigating a healthcare system that often fails to listen to young women. From college struggles to self-advocacy, Amy’s story is one of resilience, adaptation, and the pursuit of a life that honors both ambition and limitation.Fo...
2025-02-1747 minThe Sick GazeHysteria, Harm, and Healthcare: The Legacy of Dismissing Women's PainSend us a textWhy is women’s pain so often dismissed, downplayed, or outright ignored? In this special episode of The Sick Gaze, I’m sharing an episode I co-hosted with Emily Currey for WHAT IFF: Intersectional Feminist Futures, where we dive into the long and troubling history of how women’s pain has been misunderstood and mistreated in medicine. The special guest of today's episode is Dr. Sandra Slater, a professor of history and sexuality studies at the College of Charleston. You'll remember her from her previous episode on the podcast, S2 E2: Hard Truths about...
2025-02-0635 minThe Sick GazeThe Invisible Cycle: Bek Meyers' Journey with Cyclic Vomiting SyndromeSend us a textIn this episode of The Sick Gaze, we sit down with Bek Meyers, a resilient nonbinary advocate navigating life with cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS), scoliosis, and frequent joint dislocations that Bek believes may be Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Bek shares their deeply personal journey, from the trauma of being dismissed during their first ER visit to the lasting impact of medical distrust and their avoidance of healthcare.We dive into the realities of living with a rare and under-researched illness like CVS, highlighting the systemic gaps that leave patients feeling overlooked and unsupported...
2025-01-1448 minThe Sick GazeBeing your own Patient Advocate as a Chronically Ill Woman with Alexis BennettSend us a textIn this episode of The Sick Gaze, we talk with Alexis Bennett, a biracial woman living with lupus in the South. Alexis shares her journey of navigating the complexities of chronic illness while advocating for herself in a healthcare system that often overlooks women of color and young people. From recognizing red flags in medical settings to finding her voice during appointments, Alexis offers insights on how she champions her own care. Together, we explore the intersections of identity, geography, and chronic illness, and how Alexis transforms these challenges into strategies for self-advocacy...
2025-01-0453 min
Slate NewsPolitical Gabfest: The “Thank You, Jimmy Carter” EditionThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the presidency and post-presidential life of Jimmy Carter; the infighting of Elon Musk v. MAGA; and the possibilities of citizens’ assemblies with The New Yorker’s Nick Romeo.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:John Dickerson for CBS Mornings: John Dickerson on Jimmy Carter’s legacy and a life shaped by faithCBS News: From the archives: Jimmy Carter becomes first president to walk in inaugural parade to White House and WGAL: Harrisburg, 1979: Jimmy Carter visits TMI after partial...
2025-01-041h 05
Political GabfestThe “Thank You, Jimmy Carter” EditionThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the presidency and post-presidential life of Jimmy Carter; the infighting of Elon Musk v. MAGA; and the possibilities of citizens’ assemblies with The New Yorker’s Nick Romeo.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:John Dickerson for CBS Mornings: John Dickerson on Jimmy Carter’s legacy and a life shaped by faithCBS News: From the archives: Jimmy Carter becomes first president to walk in inaugural parade to White House and WGAL: Harrisburg, 1979: Jimmy Carter visits TMI after partial...
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Slate Daily FeedPolitical Gabfest: The “Thank You, Jimmy Carter” EditionThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the presidency and post-presidential life of Jimmy Carter; the infighting of Elon Musk v. MAGA; and the possibilities of citizens’ assemblies with The New Yorker’s Nick Romeo.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:John Dickerson for CBS Mornings: John Dickerson on Jimmy Carter’s legacy and a life shaped by faithCBS News: From the archives: Jimmy Carter becomes first president to walk in inaugural parade to White House and WGAL: Harrisburg, 1979: Jimmy Carter visits TMI after partial...
2025-01-021h 05
Beyond PrisonsFor a Livable Future: Building Movements to Stop War & Save the PlanetWelcome to episode three of “Over the Wall: The Abolitionist Hour with Critical Resistance.” For listeners new to Beyond Prisons or our collaboration with Critical Resistance, this is a new, regular series that premiered in September of 2023. Hosted by members of Critical Resistance’s The Abolitionist Editorial Collective, “Over the Wall” discusses articles and key interventions made by Critical Resistance’s cross-wall, bilingual newspaper, The Abolitionist. This special episode focuses on both issues of the newspaper that Critical Resistance (CR) published in 2024: Issue 41 on ecological justice that printed in June and Issue 42 on anti-war organizing that printed in December. Episode 3 is t...
2025-01-021h 34The Sick GazeBreaking the Stigma: Caitlin Edahl on Hashimoto's, Graves, and Embracing Self-CareSend us a textIn this episode of The Sick Gaze, Caitlin Edahl shares her journey of living with Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease and how it’s reshaped her understanding of health and self-care. Caitlin reflects on how when she was growing up, she internalized societal stigmas around needing help and viewed illness as something that happened to “other” people. Growing up with a home-remedy, Christian background where conversations about sickness weren't common and the belief in self-reliance was deeply rooted, she found herself hesitant to acknowledge her own health challenges. Since her recent diagnosis of these two...
2024-11-1639 minThe Sick GazeDynamic Disability & Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome with MM KibbySend us a textIn this episode, we sit down with MM Kibby, a non-binary college student navigating life with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (hEDS), Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS) in Charleston, SC. MM shares the unique challenges they face on campus as someone who uses mobility aids, exploring the concept of dynamic disability.Dynamic disability refers to a condition that can fluctuate in visibility and impact, meaning that some days may require the use of mobility aids, while others may not. MM opens up about the noticeable shift in...
2024-11-081h 08
Everybody in the PoolE68: Pro athletes who are advocating for greener sportsIn this conversation, Chris Dickerson, co-founder of Players for the Planet, discusses his journey from being a professional athlete to becoming an advocate for environmental awareness in sports. He shares insights on the impact of sports on the environment, the importance of community engagement, and the need for systemic change in how sports organizations handle waste and sustainability. The conversation highlights the evolution of Players for the Planet, the challenges faced in promoting climate action, and the innovative solutions being explored to create a more sustainable future in sports.LINKS:Players for the...
2024-11-0733 min
The Country GoldmineShow #44/2024 - Part 2Bronwyn Keith-Hynes, Dudley Connell - Will You Ever Be MineWatkins Family Hour, Willie Watson - She Left Me Standing on the MountainCris Jacobs (FT - Lindsay Lou) - Work Song (I Can Still Sing)Caroline Owens - Heartbreak TrainDeke Dickerson and The Ecco-Fonics - What's That Cookin'Chayce Beckham – 23Kaitlin Butts – RoadrunnerLynne Hanson - Hundred Mile WindJustin Wells - The DogsTanner Usrey - Blackberry Wine (From Twisters_the soundtrack)Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway - Getaway GirlLainey Wilson - This One's Gonna Cost MeThe Georgia Satellites - Railroad Steel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-11-0454 minThe Sick GazeChronic Illness, Healthcare Biases, and Medical Gaslighting with Shyla HernandezSend us a textIn this episode of The Sick Gaze Podcast, I sit down with Shyla Hernandez, a 21-year-old Hispanic woman navigating life with an undiagnosed neuromuscular condition that brings stroke-like symptoms: mobility challenges, gastrointestinal issues, cognitive difficulties, and more. Shyla shares her journey through the healthcare system in Florence, where she faces repeated dismissal, often seen as just a "young, anxious woman." Together, we explore the challenges she faces not only due to her age and appearance but also because of racial biases that impact her credibility as a patient. Shyla opens up about the...
2024-11-0151 minThe Sick GazeCollege Life, Chronic Illness, and Keeping On with Lindsay WassermanSend us a textIn this episode of The Sick Gaze, I sit down with Lindsay Wasserman, a resilient 19-year-old navigating life with erythromelalgia and hypermobility. Lindsay shares her experiences as a college student managing chronic pain and physical limitations, all while striving for the “normal” college experience. She highlights the power of meaningful friendships, discussing how friends, even if they don’t fully understand her pain, can learn to recognize and respond to her needs in challenging moments. Lindsay’s story offers a profound perspective on the importance of empathy, patience, and adaptability in supporting loved ones wit...
2024-10-2528 minThe Sick GazeHard Truths about Chronic Illness, Vulnerability, and Escaping the Victim Mindset with Dr. Sandra SlaterSend us a textYOUR CHRONIC ILLNESS FAIRY GODMOTHER HAS ARRIVED!!!!! In one of the most REAL episodes yet, I sit down with Dr. Sandra Slater, a professor of history and sexuality studies at the College of Charleston living with a variety of genetic chronic illnesses that have affected her throughout her whole life. Sandra shares her deeply personal story with many painful conditions, outlining her diagnosis of polycystic ovarian syndrome as a teenager when she showed up to the doctors office with a full chest of hair. The stigma of gender nonconformity left her in shame...
2024-09-1558 minThe Sick GazeYou Never Know What Someone Might Be Going Through; Chronic Illness with Ezri BurtonSend us a textWELCOME TO THE FIRST EPISODE OF SEASON 2 OF THE SICK GAZE!!! So glad you're still here! In our kickoff episode of the new season, we are joined by Ezri Burton, a 19 year old woman living with vasovagal syncope and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, AKA POTS. Ezri shares her story of going from "gym girl" to living with condition that prevents her from being able to run a mile without nearly (or actually) passing out, and how she's been able to reclaim that athlete identity with a new and more inclusive perspective. Dealing with...
2024-09-0138 min
The Curbsiders Teach#47 Leveraging Mission to Recruit and Retain a Diverse Workforce With Erica N. Johnson, MD, FACP, FIDSAJoin us as Dr. Erica Johnson, Program Director at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, shares her experiences and best practices for recruitment and retention of a diverse medical workforce. Following the residency’s mission to reflect and serve the broader community guided her to build a residency program that stresses the importance of understanding the history of Baltimore and building trust within that community. You’ll hear tips to help diverse trainees thrive in a ``training program and be inspired to reflect on how to improve recruitment and retention practices in medical education.
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2024-08-0746 minThe Sick GazeListen, Listen, Listen to the Patient with Juliet HawkinsSend us a textIn this powerful TENTH EPISODE (woot woot) of the Sick Gaze Podcast, I sit down with the incredible Juliet Hawkins for an illuminating discussion on living with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, POTS, and mast cell activation syndrome. As both a CV nurse and a patient with chronic illnesses, Juliet offers a unique and valuable perspective on the critical importance of self-advocacy in healthcare.We explore the value of strong friendships while dealing with chronic conditions, highlight the necessity of speaking up and asking for what you need, and how important it is for p...
2024-06-2328 minThe Sick GazeThe Truth about Endometriosis: Medical Misinformation with Amy LainhoffSend us a textOn today's episode of The Sick Gaze Podcast, we delve into the complex and often misunderstood world of endometriosis. Joining me today is the knowledgeable and resilient Endometriosis warrior, Amy Lainhoff, a 41 year old woman living in Charleston. Together, we uncover the pervasive medical misinformation surrounding this wildly under-researched and underfunded chronic condition. Amy shares her expertise and personal experiences, shedding light on the realities of living with endometriosis, the challenges in obtaining an accurate diagnosis, and the myths that continue to hinder effective treatment. Amy spent 12 years searching for a diagnosis and...
2024-06-0157 minSlate NewsPolitical Gabfest: Justice Alito's Upside Down FlagThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s right-wing flag-flying; David Leonhardt’s take on A New Centrism; and OpenAI’s use – or not – of Scarlett Johansson’s voice. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Jodi Kantor for The New York Times: At Justice Alito’s House, a ‘Stop the Steal’ Symbol on Display; Jodi Kantor, Aric Toler, and Julie Tate: Another Provocative Flag Was Flown at Another Alito Home; Jodi Kantor and Abbie VanSickle: Display at Alito’s Home Renews Questions of Supreme Co...
2024-05-251h 02The Sick GazeHeart Rates and Hurdles: Navigating College with POTS with Elise MclainSend us a textIn this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the intricate realities of living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) as a college student. Our guest today, Elise Mclain, grapples with the daily intricacies of this unseen illness, sharing her journey through fluctuating heart rates, tachycardia, palpitations, and the persistent anxiety of discerning POTS symptoms from potentially life-threatening events.We unravel the emotional and physical toll of managing a condition that eludes visible detection, focusing on the complexities of forming and nurturing relationships amidst such challenges. Our guest articulates the isolation of being i...
2024-05-2447 min
Slate Crime and JusticePolitical Gabfest: Justice Alito's Upside Down FlagThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s right-wing flag-flying; David Leonhardt’s take on A New Centrism; and OpenAI’s use – or not – of Scarlett Johansson’s voice. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Jodi Kantor for The New York Times: At Justice Alito’s House, a ‘Stop the Steal’ Symbol on Display; Jodi Kantor, Aric Toler, and Julie Tate: Another Provocative Flag Was Flown at Another Alito Home; Jodi Kantor and Abbie VanSickle: Display at Alito’s Home Renews Questions of Supreme Co...
2024-05-231h 02Political GabfestJustice Alito's Upside Down FlagThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s right-wing flag-flying; David Leonhardt’s take on A New Centrism; and OpenAI’s use – or not – of Scarlett Johansson’s voice. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Jodi Kantor for The New York Times: At Justice Alito’s House, a ‘Stop the Steal’ Symbol on Display; Jodi Kantor, Aric Toler, and Julie Tate: Another Provocative Flag Was Flown at Another Alito Home; Jodi Kantor and Abbie VanSickle: Display at Alito’s Home Renews Questions of Supreme Co...
2024-05-231h 02The Sick GazeGood or Bad... Who's to Say? Perspectives on Chronic Illness with Chardonnay and Dan BrownSend us a textGet ready for a no-holds-barred episode of The Sick Gaze! This time, I'm sitting down with the incredible Chardonnay Brown, a 37-year-old woman living with endometriosis, hypermobile ehlers-danlos syndrome, interstitial cystitis, pelvic floor dysfunction, and a whole cocktail of chronic conditions. And joining her for the ride is her awesome husband, Dan Brown.Chardonnay doesn’t shy away from the tough stuff. With her signature blend of humor and rawness, she dives into the nitty-gritty of patient-doctor relationships, grappling with trauma, and battling mental health struggles that come with chronic illness. We...
2024-05-191h 02The Sick GazeHear Black Women! on Chronic Pain with Stephanie PittmanSend us a textIn this episode of the Sick Gaze Podcast, I sit down with Stephanie Pittman, a 40 year old woman living with ankylosing spondylitis. A revolutionary and telling episode, Stephanie and I closely examine power dynamics influencing the patient-doctor relationship that limit space for openness, transparency, and healing. Stephanie's intelligence and vulnerability shines light on the damaging effects of racist and sexist medical stigmatizing on patient self-esteem. Quote Stephanie: "I dismiss myself so that they can't dismiss me." We also explore ways to work around this, how to resist safely, and how to say no! T...
2024-05-0742 minThe Sick GazeAdjusting Expectations: Life with Chronic Illness with Olivia HigdonSend us a textIn this episode of the Sick Gaze, Olivia and I discuss all types of relationships, from partners to employers to physicians, and the benefits and trials of navigating each when factoring in chronic illness. We discuss medical dismissal and invalidation, and how to still hold on to hope. Olivias lighthearted sense of humor and heartwarming candor makes this episode a great one! Please enjoy. Take care of your spoons! If you're interested in being interviewed for this podcast or want to let me know your thoughts on t...
2024-05-0649 min
The Curbsiders Teach#37 Teaching Evidence Based Medicine With Dr. Nicholas MaldonadoJoin us as we learn a practical approach to teaching the basics of evidence based medicine on the wards or in clinic with Nicholas Maldonado MD, FACEP. He talks us through the 5As framework, with a deeper dive into how to help our learners ask clinical questions and acquire the answers they are seeking in the medical literature using the 5S pyramid.
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2024-05-0154 min
Adam and Lilli! at the DiscoMollyAn actual, semi-thoughtful conversation about the dynamics of love and following your dreams? Impossible. Better say something like Littleson Dickerson or something. It's "Molly" by Lil' Dicky and the very last stop before SEASON 5! Let's rap! Here's some stuff from the show you might like to know: Listen on Spotify/Apple MusicMusic Video"Lemme Freak""Pillow Talking" Follow Adam: https://twitter.com/MisterCropes Follow Sam: https://linktr.ee/BySamWrightIntro/Outro music by cloudcuddlesAdam's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mrcropesLilli's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/lillianadawnListen to the show on YouTube Music!Email: atthediscopod@gmail.comIntro/Outro music by cloudcuddles
2024-03-261h 10The Sick Gaze"Race, Class, Gender, Ability: You Cannot Separate Them" - Managing Lupus with Diane CarrollSend us a textOn this episode of the Sick Gaze, with special guest Diane Carroll, we dive deep into the complexities of chronic illness. We dissect what it means to live a "normal" life, allowing us to take a closer look at how often we define ourselves by what we do, not who we are. Referencing her experiences with lupus, Diane graciously and hilariously guides us through self-acceptance and embracing the diversity of rich lived experiences. Diane shares the deep challenges of living with lupus, kidney disease, and a kidney transplant, as well as encourages others...
2024-03-2241 min
What IFF?S3, Ep 1: The History of Chronic Pain, the Wandering Womb, and Hysteria with Dr. Sandy SlaterWe are kicking off this season of WHAT IFF? by sitting down with Dr. Sandra Slater, a professor at the College of Charleston who received her PhD in history at the University of Kentucky after receiving a graduate certificate in gender and women's history. In our hilarious, vibrant, and eye-opening conversation with Dr. Slater, we learn about the history of marginalized bodies, medicalized racism, and the mosaic of chronic pain experiences through an intersectional lens. Dr. Slater illustrates how narratives of the "wandering womb" dominated medical discourse and uterine fascination held sway, and how these norms connect cis-womens bodies t...
2024-03-1532 minSlate NewsPolitical Gabfest: Could They Actually Leap Over Biden And Dunk Him?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign; the Supreme Court’s boost for Donald Trump and review of social media’s content moderation; and Senator Mitch McConnell’s decision to time out as minority leader. Join us for our next Political Gabfest Live show in Washington, D.C. on March 27! Tickets are on sale now. Planning to attend? Submit a Listener Chatter to gabfest@slate.com and you might be picked to chatter live. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Ezra Klein for...
2024-03-0258 minPolitical GabfestCould They Actually Leap Over Biden And Dunk Him?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign; the Supreme Court’s boost for Donald Trump and review of social media’s content moderation; and Senator Mitch McConnell’s decision to time out as minority leader. Join us for our next Political Gabfest Live show in Washington, D.C. on March 27! Tickets are on sale now. Planning to attend? Submit a Listener Chatter to gabfest@slate.com and you might be picked to chatter live. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Ezra Klein for...
2024-02-2958 minThe Sick Gaze"Don't Give in to Your Illness": Shame and Blame Around Disability with Sarah KlotzbachSend us a textIn this episode of The Sick Gaze, I sit down with Sarah Klotzbach, a young woman living in the South Carolina Lowcountry who is navigating life with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia syndrome, and Mast Cell Activation disorder. Sarah guides us through her day-to-day life, sharing her relatives' understanding of illness from a devout Christian background, gender roles when living with illness, what productivity means when you're sick, and the performance of femininity and disability. We unravel the intricacies of power dynamics in the patient-doctor relationship, examining how these dynamics shape the h...
2024-02-2950 minThe Sick GazeThere's More than just this Pain in this Life: Chronic Illness & Disability with Sydney SeveranceSend us a textWelcome to the second episode of The Sick Gaze podcast! On this compelling journey, we embark on a mission to shatter the silence surrounding invisible illnesses, amplify patient stories of enduring chronic pain, and dismantle the barriers within healthcare that disproportionately affect them. Today's guest is the wonderful Sydney Severance, a 19 year old Charlestonian, College of Charleston student, and activist living with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, gastroparesis, Mast Cell Activation Syndrome, and Dysautonomia. In this candid but lighthearted conversation with Sydney, she shares her history of illness, starting from being a totally healthy high...
2024-02-2334 minThe Sick GazeUnveiling the Unseen: Navigating the Landscape of Invisible, Chronic Illness with Alyssa NicklesSend us a textWelcome to the very first episode of The Sick Gaze podcast! On this compelling journey, we embark on a mission to shatter the silence surrounding invisible illnesses, amplify patient stories of enduring chronic pain, and dismantle the barriers within healthcare that disproportionately affect them. Today's guest is the amazing Alyssa Nickles, an artist from Charleston, SC, living with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, Mast Cell Disease, and craniocervical instability. In this thought-provoking episode, join our candid conversation with Alyssa, who shares her personal experience living with a chronic illness. Together, we delve into the complexities...
2024-02-0630 min
Velshi3rd Hostage SwapCharles Coleman Jr. is joined by Stuart Stevens, Senior Adviser at The Lincoln Project, Rina Shah, Principal and Founder at Rilax Strategies, Rep. Gregory Meeks (D) New York, Molly Jong-Fast, Special Correspondent at Vanity Fair, Dean Obeidallah, Host of SiriusXM’s ‘The Dean Obeidallah Show’, Rick Wilson, Co-Founder of The Lincoln Project, Tara Setmayer, Fmr. GOP Communications Director, Ameshia Cross, Political Analyst at SiriusXM, Aaron David Miller, Sr. Fellow at American Stagecraft Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Caitlin Dickerson, Pulitzer and Peabody Prize-winning investigative reporter, and Philip Bump, National Columnist at the Washington Post Hosted by Sim...
2023-11-261h 34Political GabfestWas That A Great Or Terrible Night For Biden?This week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the 2023 election results and Democratic wins in Ohio, Virginia, and Kentucky; President Joe Biden’s numbers in recent polls and the youth vote; and U.S. v. Rahimi at the Supreme Court, the 2nd Amendment and gun control, and the history and tradition test. And you can be a part of the show: submit your Conundrum atslate.com/conundrum. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Lisa Lerer and Shane Goldmacher for The New York Times: “Abortion Rights Fuel Big Demo...
2023-11-091h 00Political GabfestWe Need to Talk About Kevin...McCarthyThis week, Emily Bazelon, John Dickerson, and David Plotz discuss the now-former Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and the for-now Republican Matt Gaetz; the Supreme Court’s new term; and crime in America. Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Marianna Sotomayor, Leigh Ann Caldwell, and Colby Itkowitz for The Washington Post: “Fight for speakership begins as House reels from McCarthy ouster”David Leonhardt for The New York Times: “America’s Political Turmoil”Matt Ford for The New Republic: “The Supreme Court Eyes Its Next Big Power Gr...
2023-10-051h 05
Rabbitt Stew ComicsEpisode 389Comic Reviews: DC Lazarus Planet: Legends Reborn by Alex Segura, Clayton Henry, Marcelo Maiolo, Alex Paknadel, Christopher Mitten, Romulo Fajardo Jr., Greg Pak, Minkyu Jung, Sunny Gho, Dennis Culver, Jesus Merino Flash One Minute War Special by Jeremy Adams, Fernando Pasarin, Matt Ryan, Jason Paz, Matt Herms, Serg Acuna, Rebecca Nalty, Lisandro Estherren, Patricio Delpeche, George Kambadais Batman: Legends of Gotham by Andy Diggle, Karl Mostert, Romulo Fajardo Jr DC's Harley Quinn Romances by Alexis Quasarano, Max Sarin, Marissa Louise, Zipporah Smith, Will Robson, Andrew Dalhouse, Amanda Deibert, Adriana Melo, John Kalisz, Frank Allen, John McCrea, Mike Spicer...
2023-02-053h 01Political GabfestGab Me Baby One More TimeEmily, John and David discuss New York City’s primary election, J.D. Vance’s Senate run, and injustice illuminated by Britney Spears.Here are some notes and references from this week’s show:Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis, by J.D. VanceMolly Ball for Time: “Breakfast with J.D. Vance, Anti-Trump Author Turned Pro-Trump Candidate”Ronan Farrow and Jia Tolentino for The New Yorker: “Britney Spears’s Conservatorship Nightmare”Caitlin Flanagan...
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Can I Laugh On Your Shoulder?Fair Trade Federation Conference Recap | EP 136Join me for a special edition of the podcast as we feature exciting moments from the Fair Trade Federation Conference in Austin, Texas. I'll recap my favorite stories, brands, and personalities from the week. Things You Don't Want To Miss: Llenay Ferretti, Acting CEO Of Ten Thousand Villages. 2:41- Llenay Ferretti has been involved in fair trade for years. She gave a presentation outlining the research surrounding consumer markets as well as the information gap between the consumer's understanding of fair trade and what they value. Reshaping The Story. 3:28 - Llenay discuses Ten Thousand Villages' efforts to bring...
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NFL: The Dave Dameshek Football ProgramDDFP 229: Super Bowl XLVIII Special, Day 3Matt “Money” Smith leads this special edition of the Dave Dameshek Football Program, live from Super Bowl XLVIII Radio Row in New York. This installment sees Money, Shek, and Molly Qerim joined by some of the biggest names of the NFL’s past and present, from legends Joe Montana and Eric Dickerson to young stars Josh Gordon, Greg Hardy and Cameron Jordan. Two-time Super Bowl winner Osi Umenyiora also checks in, as does actor and huge football fan Marlon Wayans. For more, be sure to follow @NFLcomLIVE -- the official handle for "NFL.com Live: Super Bowl XLVIII." Learn mor...
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