

Stuff Mom Never Told You
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Through an intersectional feminist perspective, hosts Anney and Samantha dive into science, history, and culture to make sense of the everyday and unpack the stories that brought us to where we are today. This podcast aims to better understand the challenges facing women and marginalized folks all over the world and highlights the tools we can use to tackle them head on.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 48min
ICE: How We Got Here (Part 3)
In the third part of our miniseries on ICE, we dig into surveillance and precedent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 17, 2026 • 13min
Fictional Women Around the World: Sana Starros
Sana Starros occupies many roles in the Star Wars universe - academic, smuggler, hero, and also Han Solo's first wife. Sort of. We unpack her origins, her accomplishments and some chaotic romance.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 16, 2026 • 28min
Monday Mini Classic: The Work Spouse
What exactly does 'work spouse' entail, and should we retire the term altogether? In this classic, we discuss examples, history and problems.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2026 • 15min
SMNTY Classics: Mistress Day
Galentine's Day, Valentine's Day and...Mistress Day? We unpack what Mistress Day is and how it got started in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 14, 2026 • 48min
Are Today's Politics Stressing Women Out More?
Short answer, yes. Samantha and Anney go over some of the reasons why, and ways to take care of ourselves and keep fighting.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 12, 2026 • 17min
Happy Hour #207: New Adventures
Samantha has an update on a new adventure she is (potentially) embarking on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 11, 2026 • 55min
ICE: How We Got Here (Part 2)
In part two of our look at ICE, we discuss the executive orders and funding that allowed it to reach what it is today.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 10, 2026 • 12min
Activists Around the World: Laila Edwards
Today we highlight the accomplishments and firsts of US hockey player Laila Edwards.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 9, 2026 • 43min
Monday Mini Classic: Escape from New York (SATC S3, Ep 13)
Listener, friend of the show and Sex and the City expert Jasmine joins us in our continuing Sex and the City watch and react series in this classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Feb 7, 2026 • 54min
SMNTY Classics: The Declining Birthrate
Around the world, the birth rate is declining and it is sounding a lot of alarms. What is behind the decline? While some would like to blame feminism, there are many factors at play. We discuss in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.


