Topics: What we’ve been binge-watching lately How Rupert Murdoch should spend his retirement Why the government spending negotiations are like a disorganized Bachelorette party The Senate changes its dress code. But are some clothes simply too casual for the gravity of governing? Angelica Ross details Emma Roberts’ transphobia on the “American Horror Story” set Milly and Alise share heart-warming and hilarious anecdotes in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...
Sep 21, 2023•59 min
Topics: Did Lauren Boebert give a handy at the theater? What’s unique about the auto workers’ strike. The Republican governor and VP hopeful accused of having an affair with a Trump aide. Why young voters are putting pressure on Biden to take more radical action on climate change. Drew Barrymore finally changes course and pauses her talk show. A Rolling Stone co-founder makes controversial and ill-informed statements about “inarticulate” women and Black performers. Learn more about your ad choic...
Sep 18, 2023•54 min
On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes documentary filmmaker and producer, Isara Krieger to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-host: @isara.krieger, Isara Krieger Follow The New Feed: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5JY2EXoszc2MqjuqeLNvxS Apple: https://a...
Sep 15, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Topics: An announcement from Milly and Alise + info about the podcast schedule this year Jen Shah and Elizabeth Holmes are jailhouse besties We’re all confused about why Republicans want to impeach Joe Biden Republicans tried to shame a Virginia candidate for a spicy livestream, but might have committed a crime Lauren Boebert’s eventful evening at the theater Unpacking Drew Barrymore’s decision to resume her talk show and the current status of the WGA/SAG strikes The nation solves an enduring my...
Sep 14, 2023•1 hr
Topics: Trump hosts a teeny tiny fundraiser to help pay Rudy Giuliani’s legal bills The ongoing effort to identify more than 1,000 9/11 victims Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher’s awful character statements for Danny Masterson, and their even worst response Bryan calls in from Spain to unpack the country’s reaction to Luis Rubialis defiance, and ultimate resignation, after kissing a female player during the World Cup victory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 11, 2023•56 min
On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer for the Oakland Roots and Soul Soccer Teams, Edreece Arghandiwal to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-host: @edreece, @oaklandroots, @oaklandsoulsc, Edreece Arghandiwal Topics: Oaklan...
Sep 08, 2023•1 hr 15 min
Topics: An escaped prisoner has this Pennsylvania town on lockdown. The number of abortions performed since Roe was overturned has… increased? We unpack a surprising – yet also completely expected? – report. Why Hunter Biden is being indicted The problematic narrative surrounding Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas’s divorce Are Men Ok? This time, we ask for a Florida man who keeps trying to cross the ocean in a human-sized hamster wheel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Sep 07, 2023•59 min•Ep. 891
Topics: The hosts debrief on Labor Day weekend and deliberate what actually marks the “end” of summer What this year’s extreme Burning Man conditions revealed about the new demographics of the counter-culture festival We preview some upcoming political moments will profound state-level impacts that could reshape the 2024 election: the Virginia state legislature could flip, and Democratic governors in these red states could lose out to Republicans Is the government shutting down later this month?...
Sep 05, 2023•38 min
On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes activist, speaker, and award winning author of The Wake Up, Michelle MiJung Kim to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-host: @michellekimkim, Michelle MiJung Kim Topics: Dylan Mulvaney wins “Breakout Creator” at the Streamy ...
Sep 01, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Topics: What is Samantha Bee’s news diet? How the writers’ strike and lack of late night shows has impacted the way we understand and process political events What it will take to elevate more women in the politics and comedy space How Republicans in Ohio are trying to confuse voters about a pro-reproductive rights constitutional amendment Why is Mitch McConnell the way that he is? We ruminate We play our favorite game: Is this celebrity older or younger than Ron DeSantis? Learn more about your ...
Aug 31, 2023•47 min
Topics: Why Ron DeSantis has blood on his hands after the racist massacre in Jacksonville, Florida Trump raised $7.1 million off his mugshot The Spanish soccer head is refusing to resign over kissing a player non-consensually while continuing to make things worse for himself reputationally Unpacking Ronan Farrow’s head-spinning report on Elon Musk’s influence over the federal government… while using ketamine? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 28, 2023•48 min
On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes commentator, teacher, and author Adrienne Lawrence to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-host: @adriennelawrence, Adrienne Lawrence Topics: Michael Oher of “The Blind Side” filed a petition accusing the Touhy family of lyin...
Aug 25, 2023•53 min
Topics: The message behind the viral anti-politician song used to open the Fox News GOP debate Vivek Ramaswamy made a huge impression during the first debate. But was it a good one? Nikki Haley’s strong performance and Mike Pence’s surprising moments of… good improv? Donald Trump’s incredibly weird interview with Tucker Carlson that covered everything from Jeffrey Epstein to Joe Biden’s legs Looking ahead to the next phase of the 2024 election This episode was co-hosted by Grace Weinstein (IG: @...
Aug 24, 2023•59 min
Topics: Spain wins the women’s World Cup against a backdrop many women will recognize (a problematic boss with institutional support) Who we’d put money on to win this week’s GOP debate The World Chess Federation bans transwomen from competing for… why exactly? Are Men Ok? Asking for the judge who wants to outlaw abortion because people like looking at babies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 21, 2023•48 min
On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Jenneh Rishe, founder of the Endo Co. and author of Part of You, Not All of You, to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-host: @lifeabove_illness, Jenneh Rishe Topics: Jenneh’s journey to creating Endo Co. Sharing how being a...
Aug 18, 2023•42 min
Topics: Who will be part of Trump’s jury in Georgia? How influencers are introducing women to the conservative agenda through anti-birth control misinformation The sneaky ways people like Peter Thiel and Ben Shapiro are pulling millennial and Gen Z women toward the far-right movement The disingenuous feminism of the “Trad Wife” nostalgia This episode was guest hosted by Ginny Hogan (IG: @ginnyhogan_ ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 17, 2023•48 min
Topics: What to know about Fani Willis, the Georgia DA about to indict Donald Trump The cringiest moments from Republican Coachella Has Vivek Ramaswamy dethroned Ron DeSantis as the 2024 alternative to Trump Are Men OK? We unpack an important update in the Zuckerberg-Musk cage fight that never was Plus, Amanda Zurawski (@aceiswild) returns with updates about her lawsuit against the state of Texas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 14, 2023•1 hr 7 min
On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Kelsey Lindell, founder and CEO of Misfit Media, to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-host: @kelsey_lindell, Kelsey Lindell Topics: Three white men charged with assault after Montgomery Riverfront Brawl. Lizzo’s response t...
Aug 11, 2023•57 min
Topics: The Montgomery Brawl was everything everywhere all at once What Joe Biden should learn from this week’s reproductive rights-related election in Ohio Can Dems keep the Senate in 2024? We look at the map and discuss the most anticipated races What the girly pop economy of summer 2023 (Eras, Renaissance, Barbie) tells us about the state of feminism Tory Lanez gets 10 years in prison for shooting Megan The Stallion Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 10, 2023•59 min
Today we’re joined by Karine Jean-Pierre, White House Press Secretary Topics: The first time she met President Biden (while working for President Obama)! The moment she learned she would be the next White House Press Secretary What are the most fun days to work at the White House? Her proudest moments of the Biden Administration (so far) Her go-to wind-down routine after a particularly eventful press conference Why she wants to advise Milly on her dating life Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Aug 07, 2023•26 min
On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Dominique Fluker, Essence’s contributing lifestyle editor and writer of the viral article: Living The #SoftLife: Here’s Why Black Women Are Rejecting The Harmful “Strong Black Woman” Trope. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-host: @dominiquebfluker, Dominique Fluker Topics: The story behind Domini...
Aug 04, 2023•39 min
Topics: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is single. Where should he mingle? How likely is it that Trump will serve prison time? And can he serve as president from jail? Here’s what it might look like. Lizzo is accused of workplace harassment but denies any wrongdoing. We unpack the complicated nature of the allegations. Claire Watkins, staff writer with @justwomenssports, analyzes the Women's World Cup so far and why people are worried about the USWNT. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Aug 03, 2023•54 min
Topics: The shocking reason a Georgia city council member accused her Vietnamese American colleague of being “un-American” and “failing” as a citizen A Republican congressman absolutely loses his shit on a group of teenage Senate pages. Which two congressmen had a bathroom altercation about whether one of them is a “pussy?" Finally, we’ve all seen “Barbie” and offer our highs and lows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 31, 2023•1 hr 1 min
On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Betches SUP co-host Milly Tamarez to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-host: @milly_tamarez, Milly TamarezTopics: After watching the Barbie movie, Dr. Cadet and Milly chat about their takeaways. VP Harris delivers speech i...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Topics: How we’re handling this summer of record-breaking temperatures Reacting to the wildest moments from the House Oversight Committee hearing on potential extra-terrestrial life Do we think there are aliens? We take the question as far as it goes. What to expect if another Trump indictment drops this week Why Rudy Giuliani is back in the news Are Men OK? No, we mean it, is Mitch McConnell physically ok? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 27, 2023•56 min
Topics: “Barbie” wasn’t made for men – and they aren't handling it well! Unpacking the most unhinged reactions to a record-breaking weekend in cinema Vice President Kamala Harris makes a mid-summer visit to Florida – and we can’t get enough Jillian Curwin joins to discuss problematic depictions of little people in media, from the “Wonka” trailer to “Snow White’s” misguided attempt to reimagine the seven dwarfs Read Jillian’s article Little People Have A Big Problem With Hollywood at the link bel...
Jul 24, 2023•55 min
On this episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Nell Diamond, founder and CEO of Hill House, to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they’re prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-Host: @nelliediamond, Nell Diamond Topics: An update on the SAG-AFTRA strike and how the rules apply to non writers and actors. Carlee Russe...
Jul 21, 2023•47 min
Topics: FIFA moves the Women’s World Cup to bigger stadiums in response to record-breaking ticket demand Trump indictment watch resumes! Can the Former Guy effectively run for president in between the 4-6 trials he’ll have next year? Is “Barbie” too ruined by corporatization to be subversive? We have faith in Greta Gerwig. Are Men OK? Featuring mass shooting survivor Jason Aldean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 20, 2023•58 min
Ilana Glazer and Glennis Meagher, co-founders of Generator Collective, join to discuss how massively influential young voters can stay engaged with politics in a positive way while far-right politicians insist on hateful culture wars. Learn more at @generatorcollectiveOther topics: The Iowa caucuses are only six months away. But we just got a disturbing preview. Ilana Glazer introduced much of the internet to this shocking revelation about Ron DeSantis. Are DEI programs standing in the way of mi...
Jul 17, 2023•1 hr 12 min
On the second episode of Soft Black Woman, host Dr. Akilah Cadet welcomes Cameron Oaks Rogers, host of the Freckled Foodie podcast, to talk about the latest trending pop culture and news headlines of the week. Plus, they tell us how they're prioritizing softness in their own lives. Be sure to subscribe now so you don't miss an episode of Soft Black Woman, out every Friday. Co-Host: @FreckledFoodie, Cameron Oaks Rogers Topics: FDA approved first over-the-counter birth control pill. Keke Palmer an...
Jul 14, 2023•52 min
