Podcast – Lady Bits

LeMar and Jacqui talk about how the “Pink Tax” exacerbates the gender wage gap. PLUS, Jacqui pitches a show that would beat the brakes off The Bachelor. Related Links (More about the Pink Tax) https://www.facebook.com/MicMedia/videos/922511064438351/ http://www.buzzfeed.com/maitlandquitmeyer/gender-specific-products-that-totally-shouldnt-be?utm_term=4ldqpgy&bffb#.dog4YnaPqb

Jacqui and LeMar discuss the struggle to understand feminism, the wage gap, religious freedom run amok, the perils of being 33, and much more. Related links Feminism doesn’t mean a battle of the sexes, but a common goal for all – Laura Bates for The Guardian Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®: The International Men’s […]

Jacqui and LeMar discuss the treatment of gay people in Indiana, including the revision to the state’s Religious Freedom bill, which never should have been drafted in the first place. Also, Jacqui’s Book Club is back with Dan Savage’s American Savage. Related links Indiana Lawmakers Agree on ‘Fix’ to Religious Freedom Law – Danielle Paquette […]

In honor of International Women’s Day, Jacqui and LeMar discuss the progress women have made and the long road ahead. Plus, they talk about how redefining masculinity is integral to gender equality. And is your “boyfriend muscle” getting out of shape? Jacqui explains what that means and LeMar is disappointed that the remedy isn’t IWD-40. […]

Jacqui and LeMar commemorate Valentine’s Day by talking about a self-marriage and how to know (with 95% certainty) whether a relationship will survive. Related links Woman Marries Herself — But Not for the Reason You Think – Arianne Tan for Good Morning America Masters of Love – Emily Esfahani Smith for The Atlantic A Strongly […]

Jacqui and LeMar celebrate Super Bowl weekend with manspreading, saved by the bell hooks, and anything else that came to mind. Related Links saved by the bell hooks The War on Ballsacks – Kristen Schaal for The Daily Show

Jacqui schools LeMar on how American Christians’ attitude toward abortion has shifted with political agendas. Related Links Republicans Introduce An Anti-Abortion Bill So Extreme That GOP Women In Congress Are Revolting –  Tara Culp-Ressler for Think Progress GOP women object to rape clause in 20-week abortion bill – Lauren French and Jake Sherman for Politico […]

Jacqui and LeMar discuss whether being single deserves all the pity and shaming American culture gives it. Related Links All the Single Ladies – Kate Bolick for The Atlantic

Jacqui and LeMar celebrate the holidays by discussing the self-care parallels between holidays with family and social activism. Also, they explain how to interact with your racist Facebook Friends. Related Links Girls Educational & Mentoring Services (GEMS) Love and Afrofeminism: 5 Core Self-Care Principles Every Activist Should Live By – Spectra for Spectra Speaks Dealing […]

Of COURSE Jacqui and LeMar had to discuss street harassment! With special guest Kim Cherubin (host of CraftStash), they talk about the Hollaback and Jezebel street harassment videos as well as the sweeping impact that street harassment has on both men AND women. Related Links A Hollaback Response Video: Women of Color on Street Harassment […]