On the importance of voting, getting radical, & Higher Heights

On building community, immigration, & civic education.: Welcome to Web of WMN, the show that dives into the identities that make us who we are as individuals and communities. On this episode, Host Jenny Kaplan interviews one of her closest friends from work, Jing Cao. They talk about Jing’s immigration from China, her experience growing up in a diverse bubble, and what happened when that bubble popped. This episode launches the second of four interview chains this season. Stay tuned next week for the third chain and check out Episode 6 for more from Jing. Special thanks to Overcoats for the tunes and Ben Broer for audio editing expertise! This season of Web of WMN is exclusively sponsored by Skype, a Microsoft product. by Web of WMN

43 min listen

Introducing: Web of WMN: Have you ever stopped to think about all the people you know? And all the people they know? Each of us has a rich community of connections. It forms a bustling, complicated, interconnected web. Welcome to Web of WMN, Wonder Media Network's brand new show. Host Jenny Kaplan launches four interview chains by picking four women she knows from different parts of her life. They talk identity, politics, gender, religion and more. Then each of those women picks someone to interview. Subscribe and stay tuned! Special thanks to Overcoats for the tunes and Ben Broer for audio editing expertise! This season of Web of WMN is exclusively sponsored by Skype, a Microsoft product. by Web of WMN

3 min listen

On coming out, everyday politics, & letting men go.: Welcome to Web of WMN, the show that dives into the identities that make us who we are as individuals and communities. On this episode, Host Jenny Kaplan interviews a former colleague many levels her senior, former Businessweek Editor-in-Chief Megan Murphy. They talk about growing up in John Hughes’ hometown, how coming out changed Megan’s personal mission, and the important politics of everyday people. This episode launches the third of four interview chains this season. Stay tuned next week for the fourth chain and check out Episode 7 for more from Megan. Special thanks to Overcoats for the tunes and Ben Broer for audio editing expertise! This season of Web of WMN is exclusively sponsored by Skype, a Microsoft product. by Web of WMN

45 min listen

On storytelling, directing, & environmental activism: Welcome to Web of WMN, the show that dives into the identities that make us who we are as individuals and communities. This episode marks the first foray into the second link of an interview chain, ft. Sosie Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick. by Web of WMN

35 min listen

On acting, privilege, & body politics.: Welcome to Web of WMN, the show that dives into the identities that make us who we are as individuals and communities. On this very first episode, Host Jenny Kaplan interviews one of her closest friends, Sosie Bacon. They talk about Sosie’s evolving career goals, her political perspective, and how she got radical about body politics. This episode launches the first of four interview chains this season. Stay tuned next week for the second chain and check out Episode 5 for the next link in Sosie’s web. Special thanks to Overcoats for the tunes and Ben Broer for audio editing expertise! This season of Web of WMN is exclusively sponsored by Skype, a Microsoft product. by Web of WMN

41 min listen

On civic engagement, motherhood, & being a democracy ninja: Welcome to Web of WMN, the show that dives into the identities that make us who we are as individuals and communities. On this episode Host Jenny Kaplan interviews a new connection, DeNora Getachew, the New York City executive director of Generation Citizen. They talk about growing up in New York, getting pregnant in high school, and developing into a full-blown democracy ninja. This episode launches the fourth and final interview chain this season. Stay tuned next week for the second link in the first chain and check out Episode 8 for more from DeNora. Special thanks to Overcoats for the tunes and Ben Broer for audio editing expertise! This season of Web of WMN is exclusively sponsored by Skype, a Microsoft product. by Web of WMN

37 min listen

On working in the White House, losing campaigns, & fixing democracy: Welcome to Web of WMN, the show that dives into the identities that make us who we are as individuals and communities. This episode is the third link of the third interview chain, ft. Hilary Rosen and Anita Dunn. by Web of WMN

24 min listen

On the music business, gay rights, & Time's Up: Welcome to Web of WMN, the show that dives into the identities that make us who we are as individuals and communities. This episode is the second link of the third interview chain, ft. Megan Murphy and Hilary Rosen. by Web of WMN

35 min listen

On the Inland Empire, bridging communities, & finding faith: Welcome to Web of WMN, the show that dives into the identities that make us who we are as individuals and communities. This episode is the second link of the second interview chain, ft. Jing Cao and Danielle Guillen. by Web of WMN

45 min listen

On the importance of voting, getting radical, & Higher Heights: Welcome to Web of WMN, the show that dives into the identities that make us who we are as individuals and communities. This episode is the second link of the final interview chain, ft. DeNora Getachew and Glynda Carr. by Web of WMN

28 min listen

Introducing: The Brown Girls Guide to Politics!: Today we have a special surprise for you! Check out this first look at Wonder Media Network’s brand new show, The Brown Girls Guide to Politics, hosted by A’shanti Gholar. The next episode of the Web will be released tomorrow morning. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this trailer and that you subscribe to The Brown Girls Guide wherever you listen! by Web of WMN

3 min listen

BONUS: Introducing Teaching Texas: In 1961, Norma and Mel Gabler were a quiet couple living in Longview, Texas. One day, they noticed some factual errors in one of their sons’ textbooks. What began as a small complaint morphed into a multi-decade crusade to shape what children of Texas — and therefore the country — read in their textbooks. In an election year with raging debates around education, this audio documentary charts how Texas dictated American education over the last sixty years and examines how the fight over our children’s classroom has only intensified today. by Web of WMN

36 min listen

Introducing: Encyclopedia Womannica: Check out Wonder Media Network's latest show! Thinking back to our history classes growing up, we had one question: Where the ladies at? Enter, Encyclopedia Womannica. In just 5 minutes a day, learn about different incredible women from throughout history. In WMN’s brand new podcast, we’re telling the stories of women you may or may not know -- but definitely should. by Web of WMN

2 min listen

On risk-taking, transformational travel, & machismo: Welcome to Web of WMN, the show that dives into the identities that make us who we are as individuals and communities. This episode is the third link of the second interview chain, ft. Danielle Guillen and Anel Torres. by Web of WMN

34 min listen

On common ground, White Fragility, & Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon: Welcome to Web of WMN, the show that dives into the identities that make us who we are as individuals and communities. This episode is the third link of the first interview chain, ft. Kyra Sedgwick and Stacy Huston. by Web of WMN

43 min listen

On holidays & hiring at WMN!: Hey there! The season finale of Web of WMN is coming to you next week. In the meantime, we want to know what you talked about at your holiday tables. Plus, we're hiring! by Web of WMN

1 min listen

Bonus: Introducing She Votes!: A special preview of WMN's new show, She Votes! 100 years ago, the 19th amendment was ratified. But the fight for the right to vote began long before then, and continues even today. Introducing She Votes!, a new podcast from Wonder Media Network about the complex history of the women's suffrage movement, hosted by award-winning journalists Lynn Sherr and Ellen Goodman. by Web of WMN

34 min listen

Introducing...The Accidental Activist: Tune in to episode 1 of WMN's new show, The Accidental Activist! In this debut episode, Isha is joined by comedian and founder of Smart Funny & Black Productions, Amanda Seales. Amanda is as outspoken as they come and she has used her art and the power of humor to speak on the issues closest to her heart. Isha and Amanda bond over their love of language, how necessary it is to create boundaries when doing work that is so closely tied to your soul, and the importance of finding your passion. Plus Amanda lets us in on her exact accidental activist moment that might surprise you! by Web of WMN

47 min listen

On intergenerational activism, big tech, & the 2020 election: Welcome to Web of WMN, the show that dives into the identities that make us who we are as individuals and communities. This episode is the season finale! It’s the final link of the fourth interview chain, ft. Glynda Carr and Michele Jawando. by Web of WMN

33 min listen

BONUS: Ordinary Equality — Hanging On to a Future: Well, here we are. We're on the other side of what we've been talking about for years. Roe v. Wade has been struck down, and for the first time in our lifetime, abortion is no longer protected. In our first episode, Kate and Jamia talk to folks who've been living, and working, and surviving, in a state where abortion access has been under fire for years, even before Roe fell -- Kentucky. Our sponsor, ActBlue, has tools to help you support local reproductive justice groups or abortion funds by either donating directly or creating your own fundraising form. These forms can be shared far and wide with your own personal networks, and allows for quick and easy donation asks that go directly to your groups of choice. Take action today. Click HERE to find and support reproductive justice groups at every level. by Web of WMN

28 min listen

Celebrate Mother's Day with WMN!: We think that now more than ever, mothers deserve a day (or, dare we say, much longer) of appreciation for their work and love. Forgo the classic flowers and candies for a customized episode of Encyclopedia Womannica starring the mom in your life! Simply fill out a few questions and Encyclopedia Womannica host Jenny Kaplan will record a special podcast episode that will no doubt be a big hit this Mother’s Day. All submissions are due by May 6, 2020 and will be delivered on Mother’s Day, May 10, 2020. Cost of the custom episode is $100.00. by Web of WMN

1 min listen

Introducing: Beyond Belief: Introducing WMN's newest show, Beyond Belief! We all want to believe in something, especially during uncertain times. Join host Jerico Mandybur, best-selling author and spiritual coach, as she surveys non-traditional belief systems. Meant for skeptics and believers alike, we explore the far out, the unreal, and everything in between. by Web of WMN

35 min listen

Bonus: Introducing...I Was Never There: Introducing Wonder Media Network’s first true crime show, I Was Never There. Thirty-four years ago, Marsha “Mudd” Ferber vanished without a trace from Morgantown, WV. Mother-daughter duo Karen and Jamie Zelermyer are going back to the land to figure out what the hell happened. Named a 2022 Tribeca Film Festival official selection for audio storytelling, I Was Never There is as much true crime show as it is an ode to Appalachian countercultural movements of the 1970s and 1980s. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. by Web of WMN

29 min listen

BONUS: The Brown Girls Guide to Politics Season 9: The overturning of Roe v. Wade was one of the most sensational events of the year, though not for the better. In the season 9 premiere, A’shanti sits down with Oriaku Njoku, the new executive director for the National Network for Abortion Funds to talk about what’s next following the fall of this landmark decision. They delve into the reasons abortion is healthcare, the importance of Black women’s voices at the forefront of the reproductive justice movement, and why it’s time for a radical reimagining of Roe. by Web of WMN

41 min listen

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On the importance of voting, getting radical, & Higher Heights

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