Discovering Feminism: It’s Time for a Redefinition

Tune in as we dive deep into a whirlwind of themes that reflect our collective experiences and societal concerns. From personal health reflections to serious headline discussions, we highlight how everyday sayings can carry profound meanings. Have you ever considered how a simple phrase you learned as a child can shape your outlook as an adult? We explore this while recounting a recent cold that led to an enlightening conversation about self-care and the invisible barriers we face when under the weather.

The tragic death of Gene Hackman raises questions of safety and the fragility of life, drawing attention to the complexities of how news can reshape the narratives we tell ourselves. Amidst all this, we tackle the significant issue of censorship in the case of Maine's Senator Lauren Libby, who faced consequences for raising questions about transgender policies in sports. These conversations open the floodgates to important discussions about free speech, women's rights, and the direction feminism is taking in today’s world.

Join us as we challenge the narratives that have often overlooked authentic feminism. This episode calls for a moment of reflection: What does it mean to advocate for all women's voices in a time when it seems some are being silenced? Let's unearth the true meaning of empowerment and the solidarity we need to champion the cause of equality.

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Chapters

• 20:26 Week Recap and Health Update
• 2:11:55 Understanding Recent Headlines & Censorship
• 9:47:48 The Future of Feminism and Authentic Advocacy

Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:20

Well, hello, good morning, happy Friday. We made it through the week Barely. I made it through the week. No, no, not really barely. I was sick yesterday. I could tell Wednesday I was coming down with something. So yesterday I decided to stay home, didn't want to be up in the workplace spreading my germs. They frowned upon that up in there, but I don't know.

Speaker 1: 0:40

When I woke up yesterday morning I just felt. So I felt hungover, but without the alcohol does that make any sense? Kind of brain foggish. I didn't. You know, I didn't feel well at all, so I stayed home. But this morning, when I woke up, I felt good. But then I woke up and started moving around. I started coughing a lung up.

Speaker 1: 1:00

So I'm all drugged up this morning. I have Alka-Seltzer cold medicine in me, I have Robitussin cough syrup in me, I have uh, mucinex in me, yeah, so uh, but it's gonna be fine. I feel good, I feel fine. Uh, just, you know, a little coffee and still a little teeny, tiny bit head congestion, but not much. All right, moving on, you don't really care about that, I guess, but I think the thing yesterday. Okay.

Speaker 1: 1:27

I'm getting to the question of the day. Yesterday, though, even though I felt sick with a cold. I was starving, I felt hungry all the time, so I ate like a grown man yesterday. So, but you know that saying feed a cold, starve a fever, that's my question of the day. What kind of saying that you grew up with with as a child do you still carry with you today? I know when the kids were younger teenage years and they wanted, they wanted to up their curfew to pass whatever time, and we, the gent and I, were always like nothing good ever happens after midnight. So what kind of saying that you grew up with do you still carry with you today? That's the question of the day.

Speaker 1: 2:10

All right, moving on, Gene Hackman and his wife. Oh my gosh, I heard about this. Was it yesterday? Yesterday was kind of foggy, I don't know when it was Yesterday or the day before, I can't remember, but they found him dead, her dead and one of their dogs. When they reported it it was when they. When they first reported it, it was him and her and and their dog, and so I thought, oh my gosh, carbon monoxide poison. But then I thought about who who dies from that anymore. Do we even have houses like that? I mean, I don't even know. I don't think that's a thing anymore, like that. I mean, I don't even know, I don't think that's a thing anymore. So, but then I find out today that he was found in the mudroom like he had fallen, and they had more than one dog. The other dogs were not dead. So what is going on? She was only 63. They said the door was open. However, they played the 911 call and the guy said I don't know. The guy who called in said I don't know, the house is all locked up. But then they report that the door was open. So what in the world is going on there? I don't know, I don't know. Very weird Now. He was 95. Still, she was only 63. Something is up, all right, let's see Moving on.

Speaker 1: 3:20

There was something else I wanted to talk about before. Oh, oh my gosh, the Epstein phase one rollout with the social media influencers. I was surprised to see Liz Wheeler as one of them. Even Chad Prather. I was kind of weird, because Chad Prather, he's like a grown, older man, isn't he? What is he doing up there as a social media influencer? I'd be embarrassed. Um, but they rolled this out.

Speaker 1: 3:45

Pam Bondi knew damn good and well that she didn't have the goods, but she decided to release it. Is this what she thought the Epstein list was? If so, shame, shame. Y'all. Get to work, get the files. You know where they are. Go get them. You're the bosses. Ain't nobody honing them back from you. If they are, then you're not being a good boss. Go get the damn files and release them, period. Take care of the victims. And those social media influencers should be ashamed of themselves. They're either stupid which is probably the case, but I don't see Liz Wheeler as being stupid or they were just sucked in by all of this and just shameful, shameful, shameful, shameful. Parading around with Epstein looks like they had something and just you know. Forget about the victims. They were like laughing and smiling. Liz Wheeler wasn't One of the girls up there was.

Speaker 1: 4:36

But anyway, moving on, I have something else to say. I have something else to say and we're going to talk about this Libby state senator in Maine who was censured. So I'm going to read the story to you first and then we're going to talk. Then I'm going to get into it. So main house censures a lawmaker for posts about transgender student representative lauren libby made the post days before president donald trump singled out main for its trans athlete policy. Now they're saying they censured her because she put an athlete on her social media account without blurring the face out. But if you go back and look this up, you'll find this same person all over news organizations without their face being blurred out. So I don't want to hear it. That's BS. Censure Representative Lauren Libby for posting on her legislative Facebook page photographs and personal details about a transgender high school athlete days after the post. Well, anyway, that's the gist of it. That's why they censured her. They silenced her. So now let's get into it. Let's dive into the outrageous censure of Senator Libby, where the main house decided to punish a lawmaker simply for speaking out about the impact of transgender policies on women and girls. Now, this was what I was going to talk about yesterday. I know it's a little bit older news, but I wanted to get to it today, so this episode might be a little bit longer than normal.

Speaker 1: 6:05

This isn't just a mere political scuffle either. It's a blatant assault on free speech and a troubling indicator of how far we've strayed from genuine advocacy for women's rights. Instead of standing up for Libby and defending her right to voice hers concerns, the so-called feminists yeah, where are they? People always ask where are the feminists? Where the feminists? Well, they're not around.

Speaker 1: 6:31

I don't know why those champions of female empowerment my husband's favorite word, empowerment have gone silent. Why? Why? Because it's not convenient for their narrative. I think these feminists actually believe that women can become, that men can become women. That is not the right kind of feminism, ladies. No, become women. That is not the right kind of feminism, ladies. No.

Speaker 1: 6:56

It's appalling to see someone being incensured for raising legitimate questions about the implications of these policies on biological women's spaces and safety. What kind of message does that send? That you could only speak up as long as you toe the line? Yeah, apparently this is a critical moment that highlights the hypocrisy within movements claiming to stand for women. If we can't support a woman like Libby, who has the courage to confront uncomfortable truths, then what are we really doing here? This isn't just about one lawmaker either. It's about the censorship of all women's voices, especially those who dare to challenge the narrative. True feminism demands solidarity, especially in moments like these. It's time to stop the silence, rally behind the truth and redefine what it means to advocate for women in a broad and all-encompassing way, not to include men One that doesn't erase or silence women.

Speaker 1: 7:55

Do I really have to take up the baton here for feminism of myself? Because for me, doing so would mean returning to its roots, embracing the original tenets of the movement that prioritizes women's rights. It feels increasingly necessary to revisit foundational principles that sparked this vital cause in the first place Advocating for equal pay, accessing education and ensuring that women have the freedom to define their own identities and futures. That is the key there. For me, I think women are able to define their own futures. If you want to be a stay-at-home mom, homemaker, yes, I cheer you on for that. To me, that's feminism. To me, that's what that means. And as far as reproductive rights go, as the progressive feminist calls it, I'm against abortion and it's called murder. What I am for is women taking responsibility to not get pregnant in the first place. So there's that this isn't just about revisiting historical ideals. It's about recognizing how these core values have been diluted in the current climate.

Speaker 1: 9:06

As I look around today, I see a need to reclaim a feminism that doesn't just ponder to trendy narratives or silence critical voices under the guise of inclusivity. The guise of inclusivity it means standing up for biological women's rights, amplifying their voices and defending spaces that have been fought for by generations of activists. A true feminist movement should be about solidarity and ensuring that every woman is heard, valued and uplifted. It's time for those of us who believe in an authentic feminism to step forward, challenge the status quo and create a space where all women can thrive all women, all women. Just because your woman doesn't mean you have to act a certain way or be a certain way. That's not what feminine so yeah, no, so yes. If it falls to me, I will pick up the baton, because the fight for true equality rooted in respect for all women is far too important to leave in the hands of those who misunderstand or misrepresent it. And they have this. They, these women. The so-called feminists have misrepresented, have misrepresented feminism for far too long. Just because we are women doesn't make us all think the same way or even want the same things.

Speaker 1: 10:24

Can a conservative woman be a feminist? Absolutely, a conservative woman can be a feminist. Feminism, at its core, is about advocating for women's rights, equality, and these principles can resonate across the political spectrum. A conservative feminist may focus on issues like personal responsibility, family values and economic empowerment, emphasizing that women should have the freedom to make choices that align with their beliefs and lifestyles. Now listen, I know we have come a long way, ladies. I don't want to be like the Black Lives Movement matter whatever that still thinks everybody's in slaves, and no, we're not like that anymore. We have come so far and we need to recognize that. The beauty of feminism is that it is not monolithic ideology. It encompasses a diverse range of perspectives and approaches. A conservative woman may prioritize issues such as workplace flexibility for working mothers, advocating for policies that support family structures or promoting women's involvement in politics and business. Moreover, feminism has historically been about challenging the status quo and advocating for women's agency, regardless of political affiliation. So if a conservative woman identifies with the goals of feminism and seeks to empower women within her framework, she is absolutely a feminist.

Speaker 1: 11:49

The movement thrives on diversity of thought. Diversity of thought Not that doesn't mean just because it says diversity, that does not mean that a man can invade our spaces. No, that's the opposite. Okay, the movement thrives on diversity of thought, which ultimately strengthens the fight for equality. And what is equality? A lot of people with this, this equality thing, has gotten all out of proportion as well. I'm using the word okay. Okay, we're. You know what. I'm going to save this for the next. I've gone too long. I'm going to save this next part for tomorrow and we're going to go there tomorrow about what is equality and gender and sex and all of that. We're going to go there tomorrow because I spent too long on this already. All right, got to go. Thanks for listening. Love y'all. Bye.