SMNTY Classics: The One With Friendsgiving

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SMNTY Classics: The One With Friendsgiving

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Dec 9, 2023

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Gather around the Friendsgiving table with SMNTY in this classic episode to learn more about the history of this holiday, where it comes from, why it's popular and what it has to do with women and marginalized folks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Dec 9, 2023

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