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There's No Trans Woman in the WNBA. That's the Point.

There are no trans women in the WNBA; and no known history of them ever having played in the league. So how did Sophie Cunningham and Enes Kanter Freedom become the faces

What Can 24 Governors Do Together for Abortion Access?

In this episode of B*tch, Listen, Imani Gandy has a theory: Medicaid coverage for abortion collapses first, even in states where Democrats hold power. Christina Chang, wh

The Right to an Abortion Doesn't Actually Pay for An Abortion

In this solo episode of B*tch, Listen, Imani Gandy asks what it means to protect abortion rights on paper when people can't afford to use them in practice. Her theory: Fu

‘Daily Show’ Co-Creator Talks ‘Anger Fluffing’ and Making Abortion Funny on Purpose

In this episode of B*tch, Listen, Imani Gandy tests her theory that the best political humor doesn’t win arguments—but instead changes what people think deserves to be ta

(Classic) Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz Takes You Inside the True Crime Machine

In this classic episode part two of her series on true crime and disability, Imani Gandy interviews Dateline correspondent Josh Mankiewicz about true crime as a machine t

(Classic) In Mercy's Shadow: The Mercy Narrative in True Crime

True crime is everywhere—but crimes against disabled people are rarely treated as “true crime” at all. In this classic episode, Imani Gandy talks with disability justice

Why Are We Taking These Conservative Freaks Seriously?

In this solo episode of B*tch, Listen, Imani Gandy argues that the best political humor doesn’t just get laughs—it changes what people think deserves respect. From The Da

(Classic) The Constitution: A Scam by Rich White Men, for Rich White Men

The Constitution isn’t sacred—it’s a sham that pretends to be about equality but actually only benefits white men in power. In this classic episode, Imani Gandy talks wit

Elizabeth Booker Houston: Just a Bitch with a Phone and Thoughts About Abortion Rights

In the last episode of B*tch, Listen, Imani Gandy laid out her theory that the reproductive rights movement made a critical mistake in running public health and legal str

(Classic) It's Never Too Late to be Gay, Featuring Franchesca Ramsey

Turns out the closet wasn’t locked—it was glass all along. Sometimes you just can’t see your way out. In this classic episode, Imani Gandy talks with comedian, actor, an

If ‘Roe’ Was Never Enough, Why Was It Everything?

Roe v. Wade was never enough. Reproductive justice advocates have been saying that for decades. So why did so much of the reproductive rights movement organize itself aro

Blair Imani on What Actually Changes Institutions

In this week’s episode of B*tch, Listen, Imani Gandy taps political educator Blair Imani to answer that question.  The pair discuss whether online political education ac

We Did the Reading. Fascism Came Anyway.

The most informed progressive public in American history is watching a fascist takeover in real time. In her first solo episode, Imani Gandy wants to know why. From Black

Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz Takes You Inside the True Crime Machine

In part two of her series on true crime and disability, Imani Gandy interviews Dateline correspondent Josh Mankiewicz about true crime as a machine that decides whose sto

In Mercy's Shadow: The Mercy Narrative in True Crime

True crime is everywhere—but crimes against disabled people are rarely treated as “true crime” at all. Imani Gandy talks with disability justice advocate Vilissa Thompson

My Holidays Look a Little Different This Year (Thanks, Portia)

Imani Gandy interviews Portia Burch about what it means to get through the holidays when you don’t love them. Together, they talk about companionship, Black joy without t

Judy Reyes on ICE Raids, Humanity, and the Power of Storytelling

Imani Gandy interviews actor Judy Reyes about the handling of immigration policy in Trump 2.0, what she learned playing an immigration lawyer on TV, and why storytelling

The Constitution: A Scam by Rich White Men, for Rich White Men

The Constitution isn’t sacred—it’s a sham that pretends to be about equality but actually only benefits white men in power. Imani Gandy talks with best-selling author Eli

It’s Never Too Late To Be Gay, Featuring Franchesca Ramsey

Turns out the closet wasn’t locked—it was glass all along. Sometimes you just can’t see your way out.  Imani Gandy talks with comedian, actor, and writer Franchesca Rams

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