OBSCENE

OBSCENE is a new podcast hosted by Maya Contreras (EMMY winning Brewed in NY, PBS, ) discussing systemic inequalities that have allowed discrimination to flourish in the United States. We’ll examine discriminatory policies while discussing the history, influences, and future of those policies that directly impact womxn and marginalized groups. Through stories and interviews with experts, you'll be given new insights into the challenges facing womxn and marginalized communities. Through an intersectional approach, the podcast introduces new frameworks to improve your civic participation. As an informed constituency, we can influence our elected legislators to dismantle structural oppressions by drafting inclusive policy that create equity, equal access, and inclusion.

Government
News
Society & Culture
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Policy is Personal
Policy that works for us all and not the few
48 min
27
Why Are Black Women Disproportionately Dying Du...
What Policies Are Failing Black Women?
49 min
28
Why Nixon Killed A Childcare Policy That Could ...
Feature Story: Marian Wright Edelman and Her Fight Against Poverty
44 min
29
Pandora to Yoko: Mythology and Contempt
How the Mythology Infused the Discriminatory Policy
32 min
30
Phone Call with Aristotle
Maya calls the famous philosopher Aristotle to find out his views on women.
2 min
31
Excerpt from Ep. 1: Pandora to Yoko: Mythology ...
How Misogynistic Myths Permeated our Policy.
2 min
32
A Reading List and New Year Wish!
A few books to add to your bookshelf in the New Year.
2 min
33
An Ode to Advocates, Happy Holidays!
A small Holiday themed dedication to all of the activists and advocates that never seem to have a day off.
1 min
34
Jessica
A preview of Dr. Young discussing health in economically distressed and under-resourced communities
5 min
35
Christine
Lawyer, Writer, Historian, Phenomenon.
5 min
36
Hazel
I'd like to introduce you to Hazel, but you may call her Dr. Hazel Levy.
3 min
37
Maya
Hi, I'm Maya Contreras, your host. Nice to meet you.
2 min