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Season 4 Coming Soon!
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Length:
2 minutes
Released:
Feb 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The image of mothers — particularly white suburban mothers — has always carried a lot of weight in American politics. But why? This season, we’re exploring the political potency of motherhood. We'll investigate how right-wing groups like Moms for Liberty are making headlines by calling for classroom restrictions on discussions of race, gender, and sexuality. Their agenda is harmful, but their methods have proven effective. And we’re investigating how progressive moms can harness the power of motherhood for justice — and the risks that come with it.This season's cover art features a photograph by Jonathan Wilkins.
Released:
Feb 22, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (28)
American Dream: Throughout the 2020 election, Trump made it pretty clear he was banking his hopes for a second term on one particular group: suburban housewives. This week, host Julie Kohler takes us back to the 1950s, to the origins of the suburbs, and to the birth of the conservative American housewife. by White Picket Fence