In brief: The 4th of July holiday weekend seemed the perfect time to do a democracy health check! Jody Allard — whose words you should read all over the internet — discusses her life and how she and her family… Read More ›
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Charting a Path On Education w/@mollyknefel — #KatieSpeakShow Ep58 10/15/2016
In brief: My guest is the awesome Molly Knefel who is on to talk one of her favorite topics: what exactly is going on with the privatization of our schools. She’s an expert on a number of levels and I’m… Read More ›
Re-visiting w/@cliffschecter & @sarahljaffe — #KatieSpeakShow Ep46 07/23/2016
In brief: “My take” is new and brought to you from St. Louis at Netroots Nation! I was there presenting on Transcribe Online, a social justice tech company I co-founded this year. (Still a work in progress!) Since I was… Read More ›
The Politics of Visibility & ’Normalcy’ w/@Lollardfish & @RaquelWillis_ — #KatieSpeakShow Ep34 04/30/2016
In brief: Y’all. This episode. I open with a nod to the best shade ever thrown on the internet, then we get right to my interviews with David Perry and Raquel Willis. If you don’t already know them and their… Read More ›
Whose Opinions & Feelings (Should) Matter (According To MWM) w/@JackiSchechner & @KatieHnida — #KatieSpeakShow Ep22 02/06/2016
In brief: I am pleased to bring you two of my favorite women in this episode. Jacki Schechner and Katie Hnida’s credentials speak for themselves and they’re here to analyze the election, rape culture, and other MWM-driven tropes. Note: This… Read More ›
#SquadGoals and Consent — #KatieSpeakShow Ep9 10/31/2015
In brief: Two of my favorite people are on today’s show. Avital Norman Nathan who’s friendship & patience and peer mentorship has been one of the foundations upon which I’ve built a life and a career. We talk feminism, consent,… Read More ›
The Revolution Will Not Be Funded #EconomicJustice — #KatieSpeakShow Ep6 10/10/2015
In brief: Badass labor journalist Sarah Jaffe summed up this entire show during our interview: “The revolution will not be funded.” I talked with her and “Hand to Mouth” author Linda Tirado about the system that rules us, what life… Read More ›
Hal Sparks Radio Prgm — #PlannedParenthood Kicking GOP’s Ass In Popularity Contest — (09/19/15)
In brief: My regular spot with Hal Sparks on WCPT Radio, Chicago! Note: I’m a writer and radio host full time, providing much of my content for free. If you can, consider supporting my work by becoming a patron at… Read More ›
Hal Sparks Radio Prgm — The GOP: Rule Makers, Rule Breakers (05/30/15)
In brief: My regular spot with Hal Sparks on WCPT Radio, Chicago! Note: I’m an activist/writer/media contributor full-time. If you can, consider supporting my work so I can do more of it by becoming a patron at PATREON or making… Read More ›
Hal Sparks Radio Prgm — #PurityCulture & #Duggars Distort Christianity (05/23/15)
In brief: [Trigger Warning – child abuse/sexual assault] My regular spot with Hal Sparks on WCPT Radio, Chicago! Note: I’m an activist/writer/media contributor full-time. If you can, consider supporting my work so I can do more of it by becoming… Read More ›
