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Episode 179: Females, by Andrea Long Chu

We discuss Andrea Long Chu's divisive book Females on this week's episode of Ms Informed. Listen now to stay smart,... more

03 Nov 2024 · 19 minutes
Episode 178: Reinformed: Food Scarcity, Iran, and Yemen

Welcome to a special episode of Ms Informed: a reinforced. Given the situation in the area we thought it might... more

13 Oct 2024 · 24 minutes
Episode 177: A year of reading Feminist Books Live at Podfest Berlin

We discuss feminist books live at Podfest Berlin 2024! Live podcast recordings at PodFest Berlin 2024 are supported by wundertax... more

29 Sep 2024 · 1 hour,
Episode 176: Real Talk with Arwa about Refugees in Egypt

This episode we talk to Arwa a migration and women's advocate based in Cairo, Egypt. Follow us on Instagram and twitter:... more

17 Sep 2024 · 54 minutes
Episode 175: Feminist Book Club: Andrea Dworkin's Pornography

We discuss Andrea Dworkin's book Pornography. Listen now to stay informed about feminist matters, the easy way. Follow us on Instagram... more

31 Aug 2024 · 30 minutes
Episode 174: Feminist Book Club: Silvia Federici's Caliban and the Witch

We discuss Silvia Federici's book Caliban and the Witch which is about women, colonialism, and capitalism. Listen now to stay... more

18 Aug 2024 · 29 minutes
Episode 173: Real Talk mit Anwalt Andreas über Aids Diskriminierung

Ms Informed in German! This week we talk to lawyer Andreas about the aids crisis in Germany in in the... more

04 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Episode 172: Real Talk with Sharlene about Intimacy

We get intimate about intimacy with Sharlene Durfey François, artist, connector maven and creator of a beautiful deck of Intimacy... more

21 Jul 2024 · 40 minutes
Episode 171: Feminist Bookclub: Audre Lorde's Your Silence Will Not Protect You

We discuss Audre Lorde's book Your Silence will not Protect You. Listen now to stay informed about feminist matters, the... more

07 Jul 2024 · 33 minutes
Episode 170: Kai Wegner, Korean Comfort Women and the Ari Statue in Moabit

An international fight between Japan and Korea plays out in local Berlin politics. Listen now to stay informed about feminist... more

23 Jun 2024 · 22 minutes
Episode 169: Feminist Bookclub: It's not about the Burqa

We discuss the essay collection It's not about the Burqa in which Muslim women speak about faith, feminism, sexuality and... more

09 Jun 2024 · 25 minutes
Episode 168: Real Talk with Lexa about Pregnancy

We talk to Lexa about being pregnant. What is it like, what is perinatal depression, and how does it differ... more

26 May 2024 · 42 minutes
Episode 167: bell hook's All About Love

This week we're discussing bell hook's All About Love as part of our Berlin feminist book club. Listen to stay... more

12 May 2024 · 37 minutes
Episode 166: Bad Asian Woman at _subkontinent space in Berlin

We talk to diverse Asian women about their experiences at _subkontinent space in Berlin. This was a really inspiring episode... more

29 Apr 2024 · 48 minutes
Episode 165: Real Talk with the Dead Ladies Show on Interesting Women's Lives

We talk to two-thirds of the team behind The Dead Ladies Show, which celebrates ladies who were fabulous while they... more

14 Apr 2024 · 35 minutes
Episode 164: Feminist Book Club: Mikki Kendall's Hood Feminism

We discuss Mikki Kendall's book Hood Feminism: Notes from the Women That a Movement Forgot. Listen to stay informed about... more

31 Mar 2024 · 32 minutes
Episode 163: The Language of Defence, Sexual Violence, and War

We discuss the recent New York Times reporting fail concerning Israel-Palestine and the language of defence intellectuals. Listen now to... more

17 Mar 2024 · 33 minutes
Episode 162: Andi Zeisler's We Were Feminists Once

This week we discuss Andi Zeisler's book We Were Feminists Once. Tune in to stay informed about feminist matters, the... more

03 Mar 2024 · 25 minutes
Episode 161:Mob Wives, Stanley Cups and Third Places

Why is the mob wife aesthetic in, what's the big deal about Stanley cups and what does it all have... more

18 Feb 2024 · 34 minutes
Episode 160: Susan Sontag's On Women

This week we discuss Susan Sontag's On Women. Tune in to stay informed about feminist matters, the easy way. Follow us... more

04 Feb 2024 · 33 minutes
Episode 159: Palestine, South Africa, and Black Feminists.

We discuss black feminists and their activism in South Africa and Palestine. Tune in to stay informed about feminist matters,... more

21 Jan 2024 · 31 minutes
Episode 158: Philanthropy, Charities, and Join our Feminist Book Club

What's wrong with modern philanthropy, and how can we create change in today's world? Listen to stay informed, the easy... more

07 Jan 2024 · 29 minutes
Episode 157: Geert Wilders, Aggressive Humanism, and a Right-Wing Europe?

The Netherlands swung towards the far-right in its recent elections. Who is Geert Wilders, why did this happen, and what... more

10 Dec 2023 · 34 minutes
Episode 156: Real Talk with Attachment Coach Christina Koranteng

Are you anxiously or securely attached? Want to know more about attachment styles and theory? Tune into this week's interview... more

26 Nov 2023 · 40 minutes
Episode 155: Deborah Feldman, Manufactured Consent and Anti-Semitism in Germany

This week, we talk about Deborah Feldman on Markus Lanz, manufactured consent and anti-semitism in Germany. Listen to stay informed,... more

12 Nov 2023 · 32 minutes
Episode 154: Women's Bodies Live at Podfest Berlin

Listen to women talk about their relationships with their bodies from our live recording at Podfest Berlin. Follow us on Instagram... more

29 Oct 2023 · 57 minutes
Episode 153: Real Talk about the Polish Election with Anna Walczak

Anna Walczak informs us about the Polish elections, women's rights in Poland and the rule of law. Listen now to... more

15 Oct 2023 · 55 minutes
Episode 152: Motherhood, Bad Moms and Being Touched Out

This week we talk about the feeling that some mothers have of being touched out, motherhood, mom rage and more.... more

01 Oct 2023 · 27 minutes
Episode 151: Alice Weidel, Andrea Dworkin and Right-wing Women

We talk about the lesbian woman at the head of the anti-queer AFD party, who says she is not queer.... more

17 Sep 2023 · 33 minutes
Episode 150: Real Talk mit Tamana über Afghanistan

Our first Geman Episode! Yes this episode is in German! This week we are talking to Tamana about fleeing from... more

03 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Episode 149: Mali, Haiti, and the Coup In Niger

What is going on in Niger, and why? Listen now to get informed about politics in the Sahel region, the... more

20 Aug 2023 · 34 minutes
Episode 148: AI, Writers' Strikes, and the Creative Industries

We talk about how A.I impacts the writer and actor strikes, Hollywood, and creative industries. Listen now to stay informed,... more

06 Aug 2023 · 31 minutes
Episode 147: Dolls, Mattel, And The Barbie Movie

How feminist is the new Barbie move? Plus the history of toy company Mattel and its iconic doll. Listen now... more

23 Jul 2023 · 37 minutes
Eposode 146: German cars, Manja Schreiner and Bike Lanes in Berlin

This week we talk about the latest protests and news in Berlin over bike lanes, the German auto industry and... more

09 Jul 2023 · 25 minutes
Episode 145: Oceangate, Goodness, and the Titanic Submersible

Listen to our thoughts and reactions to the recent news of the implosion of the Titanic-bound submersible carrying a bunch... more

25 Jun 2023 · 21 minutes
Episode 144: Lina E., Rammstein, and Leipzig Protests

We keep you informed about the biggest stories in Germany this week including the protests in Leipzig, Rammstein and the... more

11 Jun 2023 · 21 minutes
Episode 143: Erdoğan, Kılıçdaroğlu and the Turkish Elections

Today is the crucial Turkish run-off election. Listen to get informed about it, the easy way. Follow us on Instagram and... more

28 May 2023 · 24 minutes
Episode 142: ReInformed - The Palestinian Christian Experience

We talk to Omar about his family's experience as Palestinian Christians. Listen to stay informed, the easy way! Follow us on... more

14 May 2023 · 36 minutes
Episode 141: Real Talk with Trans Woman Maia

This week we talk to musician and trans woman Maia about her experiences growing up in Texas and moving to... more

30 Apr 2023 · 55 minutes
Episode 140: The Dating Game live at Selina Berlin

We talk about the dating game with a live audience at Selina Berlin. Listen now for some top tips, deep... more

17 Apr 2023 · 45 minutes
Episode 139: Rosa Luxemburg, Feminism and the Accumulation of Wealth

Get informed and inspired by the life and ideas of Marxist-feminist Rosa Luxemburg. Listen Now. Follow us on Instagram and twitter:... more

02 Apr 2023 · 31 minutes
Episode 138: Alice Schwarzer, Boobs, and Germany's Feminist Foreign Policy

We examine what's been happening in feminism news in Germany recently including our new foreign policy, baring boobs in public... more

19 Mar 2023 · 38 minutes
Episode 137: Real Talk with Femxx about Endometriosis

We learn about endometriosis -- a disease that 1 in 10 women has -- from the founders of Berlin-based femtech... more

05 Mar 2023 · 36 minutes
Episode 136: Real Talk with Career and Leadership Coach Tamara Rose Morales

An interview with leadership and career coach Tamara Rose Morales about setting and achieving goals, the importance of community, and... more

19 Feb 2023 · 52 minutes
Episode 135: Berlin Elections, Franziska Giffey, and the Myth of German Efficiency

We try to demystify the upcoming Berlin re-election, German politics, and German efficiency this week. Listen now to stay informed,... more

05 Feb 2023 · 37 minutes
Episode 134: Noma, The Menu, and New Nordic Cuisine

Noma, the three-Michelin-starred restaurant said it would be closing -- why? And what does fine-dining reflect about our culture? Also,... more

22 Jan 2023 · 33 minutes
Episode 133: Real Talk With Film Director Borbala about Politics in Hungary

We talk to Berlin-based film director Borbala about politics in her native land Hungary. Tune in to stay smart, the... more

08 Jan 2023 · 40 minutes
Episode 132: Real Talk with Nina Fuchs about Sexualised Violence

We talk to Nina Fuchs, founder of non-profit org Kein Opfer, about date rape drugs, feminism, and ending sexualised violence... more

19 Dec 2022 · 58 minutes
Episode 131: A Failed Coup, Disaster Preparedness and Alarming Times in Germany

Get informed about Germany's nationwide alarm test, this week's failed coup and how to deal with disasters. Listen now... more

11 Dec 2022 · 39 minutes
Episode 130: Everything Elon Musk Has Done Since Buying Twitter

Want to have a good laugh? We examine everything Elon Musk has done since buying Twitter for your entertainment. Listen... more

04 Dec 2022 · 29 minutes
Episode 129: FIFA, Qatar, and the World Cup

This week we talk about the politics behind football -- listen now to stay informed, the easy way! Follow us on... more

27 Nov 2022 · 37 minutes
Episode 128: Black Friday, Herman Daly, and Buy Nothing Day

Black Friday is coming up. Find out where it comes from, whether it's worth it, and how it relates to... more

20 Nov 2022 · 28 minutes
Episode 127: COP27, Climate Protesters, and Tom Cruise v. Brad Pitt

Get informed about COP27, climate protests and movie gossip the easy way. Listen now. Follow us on Instagram and twitter: @the_ms_informed and... more

12 Nov 2022 · 24 minutes
Episode 126: Gentrification, Cultural Capital, and English in Berlin

We discuss Leslie Kern's Gentrification Is Inevitable and Other Lies and English in Berlin by Moshtari Hilal and Santhujan Varathrajah... more

06 Nov 2022 · 27 minutes
Episode 125: Real Talk With Brazilian Investigative Journalist Andrea Dip

This week we talk to award-winning Brazilian journalist Andrea Dip, who talks about going under cover to investigate right wing... more

30 Oct 2022 · 36 minutes
Episode 124: Xi Jingpin, Taiwan, and China's 20th Party Congress

China's 20th Communist Party Congress just ended. What does it mean for freedom, Taiwan, and custard apples? Listen up to... more

23 Oct 2022 · 31 minutes
Episode 123: Real Talk with Bruna about the Brazilian Elections

This week we're talking the Brazilian elections with Berlin-based Brazilian, feminist and founder of the International Women in Berlin community,... more

16 Oct 2022 · 43 minutes
Episode 122: Blonde, Andrew Dominik, and the Truth About Marilyn Monroe

We discuss the new Netflix film Blonde, directed by human garbage can Andrew Dominik and how it portrays Marilyn Monroe.... more

09 Oct 2022 · 41 minutes
Episode 121: Meloni, Mussolini, and the revival of Fascism in Europe

We talk about the recent elections in Italy and Sweden, and the rise of the far right and fascism in... more

02 Oct 2022 · 27 minutes
Episode 120: Real Talk with Alakina about Female Sexual Pleasure

This week we are talking to medical visualizer and somatic coach Alakina Mann about the clitoris and female sexual pleasure.... more

26 Sep 2022 · 42 minutes
Episode 119: Real Talk With Ghanaian Poet Ama Asantewa Diaka

Join us for some poetry and a discussion about feminism in Ghana with poet Ama Asantewa Diaka, who has just... more

11 Sep 2022 · 44 minutes
Episode 118: King Princess, the Khmer Rouge and a history of Cambodia

This week we take a deep dive into the wild and fascinating history of Cambodia. We also discuss moral responsibility... more

21 Aug 2022 · 46 minutes
Episode 117: Real Talk with Ilyena about Diabetes

Episode 117: Real Talk with Ilyena about Diabetes We talk to Ilyena about living with diabetes type one. Tune in to... more

14 Aug 2022 · 27 minutes
Episode 116: Real Talk With Omar About The Christian Palestinian Experience

Omar talks to us about his family's experience as Palestinian Christians. Listen up to stay informed, the easy way! Follow us... more

07 Aug 2022 · 35 minutes
Episode 115: Women's Voices In Podcasting, Society And Culture

A couple of week's ago we did our first live show at PodFest Berlin where we talked about women's voices... more

31 Jul 2022 · 55 minutes
Episode 114: Real Talk with Zejna about the Bosnian War

This month is the 27th anniversary of the Srebrenica massacre which took place during the Bosnian War. We talk to... more

24 Jul 2022 · 26 minutes
Episode 113: Sharks, Dinosaurs, and Giraffe Tongues

New research shows that dinosaurs probably had feathers. We discuss what dinosaurs probably looked like, their typecasting in modern culture,... more

10 Jul 2022 · 20 minutes
Episode 112: Real Talk With Camila About Colombia

We talk to Colombian artist and fashion designer Camila Miranda to get informed about the recent elections in Colombia, and... more

30 Jun 2022 · 35 minutes
Episode 111: Lizzo, Tom Hanks, and When Heroes Disappoint Us

This week we're talking about how it feels when our heroes make mistakes, disappoint us, and show us that they're... more

19 Jun 2022 · 21 minutes
Episode 110: Amber Heard, Johnny Depp and Anti-Fandoms

Now that the Depp-Heard trial is over, we discuss it from an intersectional feminist viewpoint. Tune in to stay informed,... more

12 Jun 2022 · 26 minutes
Episode 109: Dopamine, Biohacking, and Trump Responders

Episode 109: Dopamine, Biohacking, and Trump Responders Follow us on Instagram and twitter: @the_ms_informed and on facebook.com/msinformedpodcast or on patreon.com/msinformed You can also sign... more

05 Jun 2022 · 27 minutes
Episode 108: Diébédo Francis Kéré, The Pritzker Prize, and all about Burkina Faso

Follow us on Instagram and twitter: @the_ms_informed and on facebook.com/msinformedpodcast or on patreon.com/msinformed You can also sign up to our newsletter via the... more

29 May 2022 · 24 minutes
Episode 107: Jet Lag, Circadian Rhythms and Farting On Planes

Episode 107: Episode 107: Jet Lag, Circadian Rhythms and Farting On Planes Where did the word jet lag come from, and... more

22 May 2022 · 29 minutes
Episode 106 Reinformed: Palestine, Protests, and Germany's Relationship with Israel

Episode 106 Reinformed: Palestine, Protests, and Germany's Relationship to Israel This week on the 74th anniversary of the Nakba we are... more

15 May 2022 · 26 minutes
Episode 105: Real Talk with Liana about elections in the Philippines

Learn about the 2022 elections in the Philippines in our interview with Liana, who tells us about drive-by shootings, red-tagging,... more

08 May 2022 · 56 minutes
Episode 104: Twitter, Free Speech And Demystifying Elon Musk

This week we're talking about Elon Musk buying Twitter, why it matters and the fact that no, he's not a... more

01 May 2022 · 29 minutes
Episode 103: Bitcoin, Crypto and Casino Psychology

This week, we're trying to wrap our heads around cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and decentralised finance: Is it good, bad or ugly?... more

24 Apr 2022 · 35 minutes
Episode 102: Sri Lanka's Economic Crisis, Lunar Calendars and Top Tier Flags

This week, we talk about Sri Lanka's economic crisis and history. Plus Rina challenges you to beat her top tier... more

17 Apr 2022 · 28 minutes
Episode 101: Will Smith, Bad Vegan and the Hypocrisy of Hollywood

We're discussing that Will Smith slap that dominated the Oscars from an intersectional feminist perspective. Listen to get informed about... more

10 Apr 2022 · 34 minutes
Episode 100: Real Talk with Rina about Lord Byron

This week Rina is telling you all about Lord Byron! Why does she love him so much? And why was... more

03 Apr 2022 · 28 minutes
Episode 99: Food Scarcity, Iran, and What is Happening in Yemen?

Episode 99: Food Scarcity, Iran, and what is Happening in Yemen? Follow us on Instagram and twitter: @the_ms_informed and on facebook.com/msinformedpodcast or on... more

20 Mar 2022 · 24 minutes
Episode 98: Women's Day, Strollers, and the Golden Arches Theory

This week we're considering Women's Day in the light of the war in Ukraine, the golden arches theory of conflict... more

13 Mar 2022 · 23 minutes
Episode 97: Reinformed - Distractions, Escapisms, and Cowboys

Follow us on Instagram and twitter: @the_ms_informed and on facebook.com/msinformedpodcast or on patreon.com/msinformed To get all the links to our sources, subscribe to... more

06 Mar 2022 · 22 minutes
Epsiode 96: Russia Invades Ukraine

Follow us on Instagram and twitter: @the_ms_informed and on facebook.com/msinformedpodcast or on patreon.com/msinformed To get all the links to our sources, subscribe to... more

25 Feb 2022 · 33 minutes
Episode 95: Real Talk about Miscarriage with Joie

Statistics show that one in four women suffer a miscarriage, yet it's hardly talked about, researched or addressed in society... more

20 Feb 2022 · 45 minutes
Episode 94: Jealousy, Bridget Jones, and Toxic Monogamy Culture

Episode 94: Jealousy, Bridget Jones, and Toxic Monogamy Culture This week we're talking about toxic monogamy! What is it? Where did... more

13 Feb 2022 · 25 minutes
Episode 93: Lazy Cats, the Great Resignation and Antiwork on Reddit

We're discussing antiwork on subreddit, which has become one of the fastest growing and most popular forums on the platform,... more

06 Feb 2022 · 23 minutes
Episode 92: Real Talk With Transcultural Adoptee Sun Mee

This week we interview transcultural adoptee Sun Mee, who founded Numaru, a platform to help other transcultural adoptees with their... more

30 Jan 2022 · 42 minutes
Episode 91: Motherhood, Synthetic Wombs, and the Lost Daughter

Episode 91: Motherhood, Synthetic Wombs, and the Lost Daughter Follow us on Instagram and twitter: @the_ms_informed and on facebook.com/msinformedpodcast or on patreon.com/msinformed To get... more

23 Jan 2022 · 32 minutes
Episode 90: Muhammad Ali, Boxing, And Racial Politics in Sports

Episode 90: Muhammad Ali, Boxing, And Racial Politics in Sports. This week we're talking Muhammad Ali, his boxing career, and how... more

16 Jan 2022 · 36 minutes
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This week we interview transcultural adoptee Sun Mee, who founded Numaru, a platform to help other transcultural adoptees with their journeys. She... more