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THE BOSSY SHOW is a political talk show made by and for young women. Hosted by queer feminist writers Jill Gutowitz and Carmen Rios, THE BOSSY SHOW melds young fandom and social culture with real, current political issues in an effort to activate young wo


    • Sep 14, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 37m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    EPISODE 22: Authoritarianism w/ Michael Ian Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2017 41:58


    On this episode of THE BOSSY SHOW, Jill & Carmen sit down with comedian Michael Ian Black and talk authoritarianism, Hurricane Harvey, Joe Arpaio and more.

    EPISODE 21: Summer Bummer w/ Ira Madison III

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2017 63:08


    First episode of Season 2! On this episode of "THE BOSSY SHOW," Ira Madison III joins us to recap the political nonsense that was Summer 2017, from the 11 days of Scaramucci, to Charlottesville and nuclear threats. It's good to be back. Plus, president of The New Agenda, Amy Siskind, checks in on highlights from her Weekly Anti-authoritarianism lists.

    EPISODE 20: Trumpcare w/ Raquel Willis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2017 50:24


    On this episode of "THE BOSSY SHOW," we sit down writer and activist Raquel Willis. Plus, Katherine Spillar, Executive Director of the Feminist Majority talks Trumpcare and how it will affect women.

    EPISODE 19: Obstruction of Justice w/ Timothy Simons

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2017 60:36


    On this episode of "THE BOSSY SHOW," we sit down Timothy Simons from HBO's Veep to talk obstruction of justice. Plus, election night horror stories and ideal impeachment scenarios. We also check in with Michele Goodwin, a California law professor with expertise in constitutional law.

    EPISODE 18 (BONUS): Found Footage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2017 10:47


    On this episode of THE BOSSY SHOW, Drew the audio engineer plays a hard drive of found footage from Jill & Carmen's hiatus.

    EPISODE 17: Bernie Bros & Trump Trolls w/ Molly Tarlov

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2017 44:49


    On this episode of THE BOSSY SHOW, we sit down with actress Molly Tarlov and her sister, democratic FOX News correspondent & Senior Director at Bustle Trends, Jessica Tarlov. We have a big convo on Bernie Bros, Trump Trolls, and being a woman in media online.

    EPISODE 16: Sexual Harassment & Bill O'Reilly w/ Amber Tamblyn

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2017 38:04


    On this episode of THE BOSSY SHOW, we chat with Amber Tamblyn about her new movie, activism and play our worst game show yet: "IS THIS HARASSMENT?" Plus, Shaunna Thomas, Co-founder of UltraViolet, checks in on the campaign UltraViolet led against Bill O'Reilly and sexual harassment.

    EPISODE 15: The 100 Days Special w/ Andrea Russett

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2017 44:40


    On this episode of THE BOSSY SHOW, we sit down with YouTuber Andrea Russett to play 100 Days Bingo. Plus, President of The New Agenda Amy Siskind checks in on Trump's first 100 days and authoritarianism.

    EPISODE 14: North Korea w/ Anna Akana

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2017 32:28


    On this episode of THE BOSSY SHOW, we sit down with Anna Akana to make our pre-nuclear war bucket lists. Plus, Heather Hurlburt dials in to talk North Korea and foreign policy, and we resurrect "Call A Twitter Famous Person;" our Coachella Correspondent, Sam Lansky, updates us on the political climate of Coachella.

    EPISODE 13: Women in Trump's America w/ Shannon Woodward

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2017 27:45


    On this episode of THE BOSSY SHOW, we sit down with Westworld actress Shannon Woodward. Shannon plays "Choose Your Own Adventure in Trump's America." Plus, we check in with Gaylynn Burrough of the Feminist Majority Foundation on how women's rights are under attack in the Trump administration.

    EPISODE 12: The Trump Family w/ Steph Frosch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2017 34:15


    On this episode of THE BOSSY SHOW, we sit down with YouTuber Steph Frosch (ElloSteph). We take a "Which Trump Are You" quiz and talk about Trump's family. Plus, expert Andrea Chalupa joins us again to talk #TrumpRussia, Jared Kushner and Ivanka's new job.

    EPISODE 11: Impeachment w/ Ingrid Nilsen and Cat Valdes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2017 34:06


    On this episode of THE BOSSY SHOW, we sit down with YouTubers Ingrid Nilsen and Cat Valdes and talk impeachment: How does it work? When does it happen? Plus, CNN's Sally Kohn checks in on Donald Trump's impeachable offenses.

    EPISODE 10: The State of the Media w/ Allison Raskin

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2017 35:31


    On this episode of THE BOSSY SHOW, we talked to Allison Raskin about the state of the media. After Trump blocked the New York Times, the LA Times, CNN, Politico and other news outlets from a press briefing last week, we spoke to CNN's Jessica Yellin about why freedom of the press is so important.

    EPISODE 9 (BONUS): Local Politics w/ Reed Stillwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2017 23:06


    On this episode of THE BOSSY SHOW, we talk to Reed Stillwell about the importance of local politics. This week, Reed is running for office for the first time in her life. Learn how and where to vote on March 7th in your local elections.

    EPISODE 8: Climate Change w/ Calum Worthy

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2017 39:41


    On this episode of THE BOSSY SHOW, we talk to Calum Worthy about climate change. Plus, we check in with Shilpa Joshi, a climate change expert from Renew Oregon.

    EPISODE 7: The Russia Scandal w/ Jennette McCurdy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2017 37:47


    On this episode of THE BOSSY SHOW, we made postcards to send to Congress with Jennette McCurdy. Plus, we recap the Russia scandal and journalist Andrea Chalupa gives us her predictions on Russia.

    EPISODE 6: Breaking Down the Government w/ Gaby Dunn

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2017 36:20


    On this episode of THE BOSSY SHOW, we dive into the Supreme Court, government obstruction and checks & balances. YouTuber Gaby Dunn joins us in-studio. Plus, Carmen filibusters Jill and we hear from Nan Aron, the President of Alliance for Justice.

    EPISODE 5: Abortion & Reproductive Rights w/ Alexis G. Zall

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2017 35:05


    On this episode of THE BOSSY SHOW, Alexis G. Zall joins us. We play "BLOW ALEXIS'S MIND," in which we share crazy facts about reproductive rights in attempt to BLOW ALEXIS'S MIND. Plus, we talk to the co-founder of #ShoutYourAbortion Amelia Bonow and hear IRL abortion stories from American women.

    EPISODE 4 (BONUS): The Muslim Ban w/ Wahlid Mohammad

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2017 35:47


    On this episode of THE BOSSY SHOW, we take an extensive look inside the Muslim ban. We sat down with special guest, Vine star Wahlid Mohammad. Plus, we talk to Mitra Jouhari of "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee" and lawyer Jean Reisz joins us to answer everyone's burning question: is this executive order constitutional?

    EPISODE 3: The Affordable Care Act w/ Arden Rose

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2017 34:33


    On this episode of THE BOSSY SHOW, we play a game of Safe or Screwed with YouTuber Arden Rose. Plus, we check in with feminist writer Carrie Wade on how the Affordable Care Act repeal will affect women, disabled people, and pretty much everyone.

    EPISODE 1: Activism in Trump's America w/ Miles McKenna

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2017 29:43


    On this episode of THE BOSSY SHOW, we play a game of Trump Tinder with YouTuber Miles McKenna. Plus, we check in with journalist Sarah Kendzior on Trump's cabinet and talked to Sarah McBride, the National Press Secretary of the Human Rights Campaign.

    EPISODE 2: Women's March on Washington w/ Lauren Jauregui

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2017 36:43


    We went to the Women's March on Washington with Fifth Harmony's Lauren Jauregui. Plus, we talked to Jackie Savage, one of the organizers of the Women's March, and Melissa Campbell on why we need to listen to teenage girls.

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