{"podcast":{"title":"Messy Liberation: Feminist Conversations about Politics and Pop Culture","slug":"messy-liberation-feminist-conversations-about-politics-and-pop-culture-6952884","podcast_index_feed_id":6952884,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/messyliberation","website_url":"https://beckymollenkamp.com/","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/hf82SlIn9KCiQrra2GrZM-lS6DmiRHTQ0jtE9GBT_lc/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mMmU0/NjgyMWQ2YWYxMDE4/MTE0ZGIzY2I3MDEx/MTlhYS5wbmc.jpg","author":"Becky Mollenkamp","episode_count":111,"summary":"Join feminist coaches Taina Brown and Becky Mollenkamp for casual (and often deep) conversations about business, current events, politics, pop culture, and more. We’re not perfect activists or allies! These are our real-time, messy feminist perspectives on the world around us. This podcast is for you if you find yourself asking questions like: • Why is feminism important today? • What is intersectional feminism? • Can capitalism be ethical? • What does liberation mean? • Equity vs. equality — what's the difference and why does it matter? • What does a Trump victory mean for my life? • What is mutual aid? • How do we engage in collective action? • Can I find safety in community? • What's a feminist approach to ... ? • What's the feminist perspective on ...?","last_synced_at":"2026-06-23T02:19:01.342158+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/messy-liberation-feminist-conversations-about-politics-and-pop-culture-6952884"},"episode":{"title":"Living Through Trumpism: How Do You Stay Sane?","slug":"living-through-trumpism-how-do-you-stay-sane","published_at":"2026-03-09T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/messy-liberation-feminist-conversations-about-politics-and-pop-culture-6952884/living-through-trumpism-how-do-you-stay-sane","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/messy-liberation-feminist-conversations-about-politics-and-pop-culture-6952884","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/b5435f7a","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/b5435f7a/8156ba92.mp3","summary":"Get \"Liberate Your Business\" by Becky Mollenkamp https://liberateyourbusiness.com/ The news cycle feels relentless. The politics feel terrifying. And somehow we’re still expected to answer emails, pay bills, and live our lives. In this episode, Becky Mollenkamp and Taina Brown talk about what it’s like living through Trumpism, rising authoritarianism, and the growing sense that fascism isn’t just a history lesson—it’s something people are trying to understand in real time. They unpack the emotional impact of political overwhelm, news fatigue, and political anxiety, especially for people whose privilege once shielded them from the realities many marginalized communities have faced for generations. This conversation explores how systems like white supremacy and authoritarian politics function almost like belief systems—or even cults—and why leaving those systems can feel disorienting, lonely, and scary. Becky and Taina also talk about the role of education, privilege, media literacy, and social media in shaping how people understand politics today. Why do so many online conversations turn hostile instead of productive? What happens when people begin waking up to systems of power they were once part of? Most importantly, they talk about how to cope with political burnout and overwhelm without shutting down completely. Research shows that action—whether activism, community care, or even small personal steps—can help restore a sense of agency when everything feels out of control. If you’ve been feeling exhausted by politics, struggling with the constant bad news cycle, or wondering how to stay engaged without burning out, this episode is for you. Because surviving times like these has never been an individual project. It has always been collective. Topics Covered: Trumpism…","meta_description":"Get \"Liberate Your Business\" by Becky Mollenkamp https://liberateyourbusiness.com/ The news cycle feels relentless. The politics feel terrifying. And some…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2780,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/messy-liberation-feminist-conversations-about-politics-and-pop-culture-6952884/episodes/living-through-trumpism-how-do-you-stay-sane/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/messy-liberation-feminist-conversations-about-politics-and-pop-culture-6952884/living-through-trumpism-how-do-you-stay-sane.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}