Emily and Michelle are celebrating! Cliterally Speaking the Podcast is TWO years old! They have a “sparkling” conversation that “wines” its way through reflections on the past two years to their hopes and dreams for the future. They discuss American exceptionalism, the American Dream, and how the world views the United States. They take a […]
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Season 4, #78 – Miss, Mrs., Ms. America
Michelle and Emily welcome friend Ellen Kunkelman to the podcast. Ellen shares her experiences during her time as a member of the College Conservatives in the early 1990s. They have a lively discussion about tactics they employed, about Ellen’s interactions with Phyllis Schlafly, the television show Mrs. America, and the Equal Rights Amendment. They talk […]
Continue readingSeason 3, #63 – Healthy Boundaries
Michelle and Emily have an empowering conversation with dear friend Nikki Jauer while enjoying a delightful German white wine, Ziereisen Viviser. They discuss the recent Women’s March in St. Louis, activism in its many forms, and how hate and fear is a divisive cancer in our society. After the break they delve into a passionate […]
Continue readingSeason 3, #57 – The Aftermath
Note: this episode discusses crime scenes in some detail which may be triggering to some of our listeners and not for young children. **************** Emily and Michelle share a bottle of Claude Manciat Crémant de Bourgogne with guest and friend Monica Smith who works in the interesting industry of biohazard cleanup. While Michelle was on […]
Continue readingSeason 3, #53 – Being Me, Makes Me Happy
In honor of Transgender Awareness week Michelle and Emily share a bottle of Birichino by Malvasia Bianca with their special guest, Ruby Topping. Ruby is a remarkable transwoman who shares her pre-op transition story: the excitement, the pain, the questions, the acceptance, and the joy. Ruby’s authenticity, honesty, and vulnerability allow Michelle and Emily to […]
Continue readingSeason 2, Episode 34 – The Common Good
Michelle and Emily welcome guest Carol DeVaughan to the podcast. The conversations in this episode are deep and challenging but end on an uplifting note. They talk about the tragedy in New Zealand, the prime minister’s response, gun control, the Holocaust, the importance of travel inside of and outside of the US. They talk about […]
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