In brief: So much is going on in reproductive health, Dr. Leah Torres is back on the show to do a round-up of the latest. States are on a (continued) rampage and the most extreme anti-abortion bill ever has been… Read More ›
Thoughts
Everything I’ve written from the start of Katie Speak in February 2012.
Revisiting “The Truth About The Men Who Riot And Kill” w/@ImranSiddiquee (10/01/2016) #KatieSpeakShow Ep107 10/07/2017
In brief: Following the Las Vegas mass shooting as we all ask “How did this happen and how do we prevent the next one?”, my interview from last year with Imran Siddiquee is newly relevant. His take on toxic masculinity… Read More ›
Combating Pain & Power With Truth w/ @SariBotton & @Shakestweetz — #KatieSpeakShow Ep87 05/06/2017
In brief: Telling the truth is an act of resistance; both my guests are doing just that. Sari Botton is an amazing writer — among her other talents — and her experience seeking care for an increasingly commonly diagnosed painful… Read More ›
Revisiting #NecessaryTrouble w/@sarahljaffe (8/20/16) — #KatieSpeakShow Ep80 03/18/2017
In brief: This interview originally aired on 8/20/2016. I’m thrilled to bring you Sarah Jaffe previewing her brand new, amazing book “Necessary Trouble: Americans in Revolt.” We talked about everything from what constitutes a revolution to why we’re both hopeful… Read More ›
#RoeAt44 w/ @GynAndTonic of @ReproDocs & @KassiUnderwood — #KatieSpeakShow Ep72 01/21/2017
In brief: Well, it happened. So I’m opening the show with my thoughts recorded immediately following the inauguration. Then it’s on to celebrating what the new administration hates most: amazing, powerful women whose work is about health and healing! Dr…. Read More ›
In which @abbyMnorman & I send off 2016… (Part II) — #KatieSpeakShow Ep70 01/07/2017
In brief: HAPPY NEW YEAR! You made it! Abby Norman and I finish our conversation about 2016, chat about her upcoming book, tangent into other health issues, and laugh because we have to for survival. I also make some announcements… Read More ›
“Harm Reduction & Progress In Trump’s America” w/@GreenNewsReport & @ClaudiaStellar — #KatieSpeakShow Ep66 12/10/2016
In brief: The lovely Desi Doyen from The Green News Report is on to talk climate activism and harm reduction in the Trump era. There’s definitely some bad news, but my always positive friend will keep you from throwing your… Read More ›
First Year Celebration Part 3! — #KatieSpeakShow Ep54 09/17/2016
In brief: Oh hey! Welcome to The #KatieSpeakShow anniversary episode part 3! I’m revisiting clips from some of my — and your! — favorite interviews. I only had three repeat guests this year (Britni de la Cretaz, Andrea Grimes, and… Read More ›
#Election2016 Catharsis Part 1 w/@RVoronaCote — #KatieSpeakShow Ep47 07/30/2016
In brief: I don’t cover the political horserace much on this show. But it’s convention season and this election is particularly important thanks to a likely four Supreme Court appointments under the next president. So, I have a two-part election… Read More ›
The Intersection of Gender And Agency w/@closettransgirl & @morgmeneshets — #KatieSpeakShow Ep37 05/21/2016
In brief: The “bathroom bill” fixation continues. My friend Katelyn Burns is on to talk about her experience and the great article she wrote. Come for the politics, stay for the outstanding take on the Genesis story! Also on the… Read More ›