# Sexism Rotting the Brain, U.S. Deporting Iranian Asylum Seekers, Alex Pretti and Microneedling

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Podcast: [Attitudes!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/attitudes-653305)
Published: 2026-01-29T08:30:00+00:00
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We try and keep things light amidst the rising tide against ICE and the Trump administration (and as Bryan recovers from a procedure). Erin covers a study by PNAS showing how sexism physically changes and deteriorates the brain. Bryan discusses a current case of two gay Iranian asylum seekers on the verge of being deported back to where they fled persecution. GoFundMe Links: Support the Family of Parady La who died in ICE Custody Support the Family of Luis Beltrán Cruz who died in ICE custody Help Famiies Affected By ICE in Minneapolis Haven Watch MN If you have other resources you'd like us to highlight please send us a DM! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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