We see it over and over again: women are seen as "weak" by so many religions around the world. It's a topic nobody really likes to talk about, so naturally - we're jumping in headfirst. Prepare to question everything. Or not.Have any questi

EPISODE 45: Mental Health Issues Don't Exist for Us

Nov 3rd, 2017 36m 44s

We're late, we're late, but we hope you'll forgive us!It's the showdown of the century, aided by the incredible folks at the WIL Forum (naseba.com): do people of color really deal with mental health issues? If you identify as a POC, you've

EPISODE 44: Make America GOOD Again, Damnit

Oct 18th, 2017 41m 55s

Screw being great, where's the humanity gone? Esther takes control of this episode, and schools us all on what it really means to be a DREAMer and what DACA is actually all about. How does class play into immigration? Why should other communiti

EPISODE 43: It's Time to Really Talk Recovery

Oct 14th, 2017 46m 47s

Warning: This episode contains content that may be difficult for some listeners. We've all heard about it, talked about it - even experienced it. What do eating disorders really look like, especially within immigrant and ethnically diverse co

EPISODE 42: Oh Baby, Mansplain It To Me

Oct 4th, 2017 1h 5m

IT'S A TWO-IN-ONE EPISODE, Y'ALL. We're not here to mess around, but when it comes to the world of mansplaining, it's time to have some fun. Guest star Asma Elgamal, Senior News & Society Editor at The Tempest, brings in a whirlwind of proble

EPISODE 41: Guess Who's Back, Back Again

Sep 28th, 2017 44m 28s

WE'RE BACK WITH A WHOLE NEW SEASON - AND A WHOLE NEW HOST. This week's episode covers all kinds of happenings of the summer: what went down, what happened in the news, what's new in Laila's life, how Esther changed her outlook on the world - an

EPISODE 40: Mommy Blues Aren't A Myth

Jun 29th, 2017 43m 13s

We're off for the season break, but we'll be back mid-September with new taboos, new conversations - and a new host! Until then, enjoy past episodes - and tweet us suggestions at @theexposeshow! // Many cultures don't understand postpartum dep

EPISODE 39: Not So Fair & Lovely, Amirite?

Jun 16th, 2017 40m 1s

Why is fair skin so culturally driven not only in South Asian countries but around the world? What happens when things get personal - really, really personal? Fair skin has been equated to wealth/power, creating a stigma that dark skinned women

EPISODE 38: "13 Reasons Why" (Not to Watch the Show)

May 31st, 2017 33m 16s

WE WENT THERE. AND WE STAYED THERE.If you're a die-hard fan of "13 Reasons Why" you should probably tune into this. Or not. We tear the show's foundations to bits and dive deep into health, suicide, sexual assault, and trauma. Is it time to st

EPISODE 37: Is There a Vaccine Against Trumpcare?

May 28th, 2017 46m

It's official: there's a full-fledged attack on our bodies, courtesy of complicit (Ivanka, pay note!) government officials. The proposed healthcare systems are personal - extremely so. We go past the tip of the Trumpcare iceberg into some deep

EPISODE 36: Wrap My Hijab (Against the Patriarchy) (with Mona Haydar)

May 11th, 2017 40m 35s

We've all had that moment - the one where you just want to lay down petty rebuttals to the world's microaggressions in one dope song. At least, Mona did - and we covered everything from misplaced misogyny to what sparked her explosion into the

EPISODE 35: It's Time to Talk About May Day

May 1st, 2017 33m 35s

It's May 1st, which most people know as International Workers’ Day or Labour Day. So we get our fingers right into what needs to be discussed: is protesting a privilege? Are we going to remember the workers who fought and died protesting for 8-

EPISODE 34: It's Time to Stop Avoiding the Sex Industry

Apr 27th, 2017 43m 58s

Disclaimer: If you think we're here to talk about how awful sex workers are, this episode isn't for you. If you're under 18 and your parents are listening, this isn't for you either. We'll leave this description vague, because the episode more

EPISODE 33: Will Flying Ever be the Same Again?

Apr 17th, 2017 36m 10s

It's the question on everyone's minds: what made United Airlines feel like it could abuse its customers the way it did - and will things really change in the future? The incident went viral for a few reasons, the least of which was just how unp

EPISODE 32: Does White Feminism Actually Exist?

Apr 9th, 2017 45m 46s

The Women's March opened up (once again)the can of privileged worms, demonstrated perfectly with the sign, “I’ll see you nice white ladies at the next #BlackLivesMatter March, right?” So we're here to ask that big, taboo question: Has white fem

EPISODE 31: There is No Glass Ceiling

Apr 1st, 2017 44m 17s

What is it with being female at the workplace these days? Does leadership actually make an impact, or are we all just making much ado about nothing? (Really, though, you should probably weigh in, because there's definitely an opinion about this

EPISODE 30: Woke Misogynists - Yea or Nay?

Mar 26th, 2017 34m 24s

The struggle is real, people. What happens when the person you're seeing spouts something horribly misogynistic? Like, level 1000+? Are they actually worthy of your awesomeness? And what gives with women who forgive men who are just...pussy-gra

EPISODE 29: Divide in a Time of Social Media

Mar 16th, 2017 36m 52s

Post-election, social media has become a storm of angry tweets, un-friending Facebook friends, and tiring discussions in comments that lead nowhere. How can we change this social media culture to be the bridge it was supposed to be rather than

EPISODE 28: Does Shia LaBeouf Actually Help?

Mar 11th, 2017 35m 21s

We're here to break down what celebrity activism actually means - and to rant against big media. Because, you know. Big pharma exists, so why isn't big media a thing? Does activism actually work on that level? SHOULD it work? And where did Kat

EPISODE 27: A Powerful Way to Resist

Mar 2nd, 2017 35m 28s

We take a deep dive into the world of protests and hands-on activism, because in a world where policy brutality is the norm, you have to have some life hacks to thriving - and surviving. Esther and Kat touch upon everything from your rights to

Episode 26: How to Trump Your Self-Care

Feb 22nd, 2017 36m 55s

It's time to take things down another route - the one where you take care of yourself, even as everyone else is screaming about the latest tweet that our President has put out. Esther talks resistance, Kat talks family confrontations, and Laila

Episode 25: V-Day Isn't Really Our Thing

Feb 15th, 2017 32m 57s

We’re all about celebrating Galentine’s Day this week, even though it might just have been Valentine’s Day - because friendships are the absolute best. It’s our comeback episode for the 2017 season, and we aren’t holding anything back. PLUS the

Episode 24: Cheating Partners

Feb 17th, 2016 26m 45s

There's a lot more to cheating partners than just being a plot device that kicks off rom-coms; infidelity in a relationship reveals a lot about both people & the relationship itself. PLUS: An angry dog with a strange name, the Earth is flat, &

Episode 23: Is Marriage Extinct?

Feb 10th, 2016 22m 56s

The title says it all— we debate whether or not marriage is an outdated institution. We all want our fairytale weddings and tax benefits, but does marriage really mean something as an institution that is no longer driven by transactional or pol

Episode 22: How to Move Out if You're Not White

Feb 3rd, 2016 22m 41s

This time, we dissect the role of adulthood and independence (or lack thereof) in Nonwestern households. PLUS: Spongebob Squarepants, broken dishes, and Laila makes a friend in NYC. Have any questions, comments, stories or bad dad jokes you'd