The Girls discuss Iowa Rep., Steve King's, remarks on racial purity and what his position means for the country. They segue into how men can center issues of gender and race on themselves, which claiming "allyship" at the same time. Then they close out with Oklahoma state rep., Justin Humphrey's, comments on women and pregnancy.
Overall, the point is that patriarchal structures, whether we refer to capitalism or sexism or racism, are all hierarchies with top down approaches, social stratification, and clear winners and losers. By their competitive nature, they create greater and greater imbalances of power as they struggle to maintain control.
The Girls discuss how they observed IWD, what they think of IWD, and how it could be boosted into a real movement for change in America. One of the obstacles to change, however, are those currently in power. As Gen Xers, the Girls would like to see the Baby Boomers step aside, and the belief is that Baby Boomers in America are sociopaths, who ruin everything. No, we're not bitter. We're just tired.
Also, we think Millennials could save the world, if they were given a chance.
Jess and Less need an entire bottle of booze. Please send booze.
In all seriousness, we discuss politics in Trumpland, specifically AG Jeff Sessions' committing perjury and increased ICE activity. Then we move on to three different (red...huh) states, which have or want to have punishing and regressive laws in regard to women's rights.
Trigger warning: We discuss rape, domestic violence, and reproductive justice.