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To me, a diaspora has always meant the movement of a people from their homelands to another land due to persecution or ethnic cleansing and has never meant the voluntary return of such groups to those same homelands. It has never applied to individuals. I had never heard of Harriet Tubman but clearly she was a great lady. The fact that she was played by a British actress in the movie of her life, rather than by an African American actor, has been controversial in the US, even though she did a good job and I think that boycotting the film "Wicked" in protest is pointless. It was unfortunate though that she responded to criticism by saying the wrong things (whatever it was she said) Very original to make New Year resolutions NOT to do something! Not that I have ever made a resolution to do or not to do something!

Mansplaining? Who coined this word, I wonder? Clearly, we won't find it in the dictionary. I take it that it means where a man attempts to re-explain something to somebody who has already explained it to him? Which seems a bit ridiculous, I agree (if I've got it right, that is) Violence in the home is a terrible thing and it is usually by men against women, but it can be against children by both men and women. We have just had an awful case over here of a stepmother and a father who literally beat their beautiful 10-year old daughter to death over a period of months and Social Services failed to pick it up. It is a heart-rending story which has moved tghe whole Nation. Walmart rolling back DEI policies and practices. Not sure exactly what the details of this are but it begs the question - why are they doing it? What do they have to gain? Home for the holidays. People will always disagree on things in life, but people also agree on other things. That is the nature of humanity. However, we have to accept disagreements when they occur, in other words, we have to agree to disagree and move on.

Reframing; a word that means looking at things in a different way? Glass half-empty or half-full. Two people viewing the same event or situation differently. Not much else I can say. White women and the vote. Even the concept seems strange to me as we don't really talk as much about white/black women over here, as you do in the States. It's generally just "women" and colour doesn't come into it. Women get less exercise than men? Well, I don't know if this is true in the UK or not. Certainly when I'm out walking (I can't run any more) I see more female joggers than male. Not a very scientific survey, I admit. Women's football, for example, has really taken off over here. Spritual bypassing. Being a non-believer in any of the many Gods which inhabit this world in the minds of believers of any religion, to utter a religious platitude in an attempt to console someone who is suffering is no help at all, in my opinion.

Reproductive Justice is not a phrase I am familiar with although I understand that women should be able to make decisions about their own bodies. I looked up DILF and have decided that the Ohio police officer being prosecuted must have a very twisted outlook on life to attend court with that on his T shirt. I hope they throw the book at him. Speaking for others?> Well, I understand where Dr Lisa is coming from when she says that the UK correswpondents don't understand the nuances of the US political system, although the key reporter is living in the States and there is always at least one US correspondent taking part in any discussion. But at least we all speak English. What about understanding the political system in China, or France or Germany? Speaking a different language must make it even harder to understand the nuances of US politics and, of course, this applies all over the world, between all countries. Perinantal Hospice Work. I can't begin to imagine a mother having to make a decision whether to have an abortion or to let her baby be born so that she and all the family can say goodbye. Life can be so cruel.

Well, another interesting set of topics. I love the title "Roses Growing Through Concrete" With regard to apologies, we've had our fair share over here, mostly related to colonialism. But. as you say, it's all very well to apologise but it means very little if no action is taken to back it up. Indigenous is a good word, and, of course, applies to the Native Americans, who were there long before the first European settlers arrived. The USA is a country of immigrants and there is no doubt that the land was stolen from those who were already there. With regard to the use of humour to conceal racist, misogynist and other views, I empathise with your opinions but I cannot recall any instances of this that I have seen or heard in the mainstream media, although I am sure there have been many which I have missed and for which there is no excuse. Meta's misused Meal Credits. Well, you certainly made some interesting observations. Maybe Meta did not define the rules clearly enough and, on the face of it, one would have thought that giving people warnings would be enough. PS we use "people" over here instead of "folks" which is an Old English word dating back to early Saxon English and was itself originally a German word. It is interesting for me to note the differences between American English and British English.

An enlightening conversation. I feel for all of you who voted for Kamala Harris. Let's face it, Donald Trump is not qualified to be President of the United States and to think that you are facing another four years with him at the helm is discouraging, to say the least. Only extreme leaders, such as Netanyahu and Putin are pleased that Trump has won. For all others, it is something that they will have to live with and to hope that he doesn't take any extreme actions (such as withdrawing from NATO). I agree that Kamala should run in four years time.

Oh, what sour grapes! You weren't allowed to fraudulently steal the election this time! Boo hoo!

Invisible labour. Not a phrase I am familiar with but I understand exactly its meaning. Sadly, in the UK, litter is dropped in the streets everywhere and the perpetrators expect someone else to pick it up. Invisible labour. Childcare costs are constantly being discussed over here. The average working family cannot afford to access it, so somehow they have to work around it, creating exactly the type of situation referred to in "Intensive Parenting" "Disablity Reframed" - what a great idea to have an Art Exhibition based around disabilities. On a similar track, over here there is constant pressure to improve access for disabled people. Also, disability is much more to the fore that it used to me. Disabled football teams, for example, not to mention the ParaOlympics. More and more disabled actors are now getting parts, which is good. But there's still a long way to go.

I'm not really familiar with DEI programmes although I understand why they exist. In a way, I suppose, it's sad that they need to exist, but there we are. C'est la vie. Disproportionality. Long word. Life is unfair, I guess, and some groups are disproportionately represented in all areas and, I guess, always will be. Not saying it's fair but I can't see how we can change it. Free speech is fine but comes with lots of caveats. As long as what a person is saying does not incite a riot, of course! We don't want little Hitlers saying dangerous things under cover of "Free Speech" Evacuation. Well, of course people need to evacuate an impending disaster, given adequate warnings. Those who do not have the means to do so should be assisted byn the authorities.

I don't know what to say about the new term "Sanewashing" other than who on earth coined such a ridiculous word? I guess we are alluding to Donald Trump and the ridiculous things he says, how he will say anything, even if untrue, to attack his rivals. I am surprised that the media doesn't report it when he does make false accusations or comments but rather steer around it. How half of America can support such a man is beyond me, but bI have a horrible feeling that he is going to win the election. I just hope I'm wrong. Surprised to hear that women are still so far behind men in the workplace, after all the years in which it has been in the forefront of the news. I though that the States was well ahead of the UK in this respect, but it doesn't look like it, Finland's approach to teaching young people how to spot "Fake News" is interesting. Let's hope it bears fruit.

Exploitation. Your definition of it meaning "to take advantage of a person or situation for one's own ends" is spot on. Not quite clear what is meant by applying it to non-profits. "Buried alive and survived" I do wonder if violent movies have an adverse effect on certain vulnerable people? Sometimes the violence is gratuitous and thus unnecessary. As if our society is not already violent enough? "The Lies He Tells" - Donald Trump doesn't mind what he says, whether it is true or not, if he thinks it will benefit him. He is a serial liar. Surely any reasonable thinking person can see this? I don't understand how anyone would want to vote for him, but, sadly, millions do. I just hope it's not enough to get him elected. "Are they white?" It never occurs to me to ask "Are they white/black" because to me it's irrelevant. "Are they the best people for the job?" is what all that matters.

I've learned some more new things. Didn't know that "45" meant Donald Trump, or that the Z Generation was 18-27 year olds. Lisa and her friend's experience of the "Mockumentary" was just one of those things. Not something to feel guilty about. Doesn't make you racist because you watched it. The case of Tyreek Hill (completely unknown over here) being dragged out of his car just illustrates how some American police still view people of colour as second-class citizens. Big surprise that 18-27 year-olds are, in the majority, against "X" and Tik-Tok. I wouldn't have exopected that. Keep up the good work and I hope you get more subscribers. I'd like to see someone else make a comment here!

Well, I've had my weekly listen. Never heard of Coffee Badging but I have heard abbout companies wanting to get homeworkers back in the office, although there has been no evidence to show that this has been a more productive use of an employees time. I do think in the end it comes down to trust. I don't think that PriceWaterhouseCoopers are doing the right thing in insisting that highly productive homeworkers now need to come into the office for three days. Time will tell whether or not this benefits the company. Caesarean Sections being applied to 20% more black than white mothers seems odd and I feel that there must be something amiss there. Otherwise, I don't feel that I am qualified to comment. I guess in the States everyone has to pay to have a baby, which seems alien to me, speaking from a country which has a National Health Service (not that we haven't had problems with maintaining high Maternity standards) "Mum needs wine" - no she doesn't! It is accepted that it is not good for pregnant mothers to consume alcohol (or smoke, for that matter).

Word of the Week - Entitled/Entitlement. I wouldn't have thought this was contentious. We are all entitled to some things and not others. We are all entitled to respect, whatever our race, creed or colour, providing we are law-abiding and we live and let live. The Certainty of Truth. Well, it's difficult to argue with that, the only problem being that one person's "truth" may not be another person's. The scientific method is a great example of a theory/scientific truth, being always open to change. We all need to be open minded and be prepared to listen to an alternative point of view, whether or not we ultimately agree with it. Plane seats: Never heard of people asking others if they will change their seats. As for the example of someone asking a passenger in First Class if they will be prepared to move to an Economy Class seat, well, that's just ridiculous. I can't imagine anyone doing that.

Doogie Howser? Completely unknown over here. At least, I''ve not heard of the show. How can you have a teenage physician, when he hasn't lived the years required to train and gain experience as a Medical Surgeon. Completely implausible. Ageism. Well, we all know it exists. I would define it as a tendency to treat an older person differently because of their age. It won't change, it's the Generation Gap. Personally, I've never had a problem. Kidulting? Who coined that riidiculous word? Do you have to be 18 or 21 to officially be classed as an adult in the States? Either way, there will always be people who don't act their age. It's always been like that. With regard to University entrance, this should be based on ability and never on the colour of someone's skin and it's a great shame that Affirmative Action was ever required. Eco-Chaplains. What qualifications does one need to become one, I wonder? And are there really people out there who are grieving over what Climate Change has so far cost the planet, grieving to the extent that they need counselling? Hard to believe.

I was too late for episode 157, so missed it! Word of the week - intergenerational. Well, of course, all life is intergenerational to some extent. All the generations are out there, living their lives, interacting with others of the same a different generations. We're all different and inevitably people will understand their own generation more than older or younger ones, but we can all learn from each other. Family estrangement. This is a difficult one. Of course, we don't have to like everyone in our wider family but it's good if we can get on with most of them. Estrangement can be the result of many things, for example, political differences, where you live, what school you went to, etc., but in the end we are all normal people and we get on best with those who share our interests. Right to Disconnect. Hadn't heard of this one but I certainly agree with it on principle, especially in this age of instant communication. If an employee is paid to work 9.00 to 5.00, then outside of those hours, he or she should not be pestered by calls or messages from their superiors, demanding an answer. Finally "Not disabled Enough" This is very tricky and I have often wondered how the selections were made to ensure fair competition within the various para olympic disciplines. Not easy. On to episode 159! 🤓

Hope you’re on the mend. We also agree with your sentiments about breaking as an Olympic sport…and even if it is, why rule out other art forms of dancing? 🤷🏽‍♀️

Well, I'm running behind on my viewing of your podcasts due to the fact that I've been out of action since August 22nd when I went into hospital to have a new knee fitted. I'm still in pain and will not be back to anything like normal until October. Anyway, enjoyed listening again. Paralympics. Was coined in the 1950s para + olympics, to denote, as Shaunna said "an alternative Olympics for disabled athletes running alongside the Olympics for able-bodied athletes. I think it's great that we have it and I am full of admiration for the competitors. Reframing. I guess this is just a way of looking at things from a different perspective? Seeing things differently. Didn't see the Australian woman who scored a zero for her Olympic Breakdance performance. That must have been really tough to take. Not that I think Breakdancing should be an Olympic sport and I think they are right to exclude it from Los Angeles next time. Cease and desist. I am with all the artists who do not want to have their songs played at Donald Trump rallies. If they don't support him or his views their music shouldn't be used by him, as it gives the impression that the artists supoort him when, in fact, they don't.

Never heard the phrase "dog whistle" before but you have both explained it very well, so if I hear it used on the UK Media I will know what they are talking about! I was amazed to hear that Noah Lyles had run in the 200m Olympic Final whilst suffering from Covid. He should not have done it, in my opinion as he was putting others at risk. What really surprised me however was the fact that the French authorities allowed him to take part. Showing my ignorance once again, I have never heard of "Imposter Syndrome" but I understand now where it comes from and how people may be made to feel that they should not be there. I have read of working class students going to Oxford and feeling this way. Is it just a question of self-confidence or does it go deeper than that? We don't have a Hurricane Season in the UK but we have occasionally experienced serious flooding and there is no doubt that disadvantaged people are impacted more than those who have the wherewithal to deal with the situation, but our rescue services are very good in helping those who need it.

Thought provoking discussion again this week. Regarding labelling/identity, we all have different personas, depending on where we are and with whom we are interacting.. That is perfectly normal. My granddaughter identifies with me totally differently to the elderly people I sing for every week, totally differently to the people in my French and Spanish classes or the customers I speak with when working in the Oxfam Charity shop, or my neighbours, my sister, etc., etc. It's all part of being human and living in an environment in which we may do many different things and interact with many different people. Only hermits fall outside of this category. As for Shaunna's fellow traveller to Japan thinking it was rune of the Japanese to ask him to remove his shoes when entering their private living space. Has this man never been outside of the USA before? It is believed in Europe that most Americans never leave the US during their lifetimes. This person is not a good example for US travellers, although I am sure he is an exception. I have been watching a lot of the Olymois, all on the BBC and I must say that there has not been a problem with any of the commentators, who have been doing a great job. I didn't even see or hear a report mentioning the Egyptian competitor who was pregnant. (Still not sure what "Inspiration porn" is?) See you next time 👍

I agree that the endorsement of Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate who will fight Donal Trump for the Presidency is definitely NOT a Coronation. Had Joe Biden stepped down then she would have taken over as President. I wish her well and hope and pray that she stops Trump in his tracks. Biden did the right thing in stepping aside, of course, even though he remains as President. He no longer projects the image of a vigorous and energetic politician, far from it, so it is good that he took the advice from family and close colleagues. I hope that Kamala can keep the momentum going and will wipe the floor with Trump in November. The Project 2025 document - is this an official Republican Party publication? Is it, in effect, a Manifesto for Government?

Very interesting, much that I didn't know. Word of the week - Olympism - is a new one on me. Is it just an Americanism? Going through all the points, (1) I was amused to hear that the US Olympics team is taking its own air conditioning units to Paris! I will be surprised if any other country follows suit. (2) The Paris mascot is known as a Phrygian cap and has been a symbol of freedom throughout French history, although I do think it looks a bit strange. (3) What is a non-binary Olympian? (4) It was good that the UK Olympic Trials integrated both able-bodied and disabled athletes. Leading the way here. (5) I'm sure that the US Women of Colour Gymnastics team will do well, led by the great Simone Biles (6) I don't know the French footballer, Kylian Mbappé but I applaud him in speaking out against Fascism (7) I wasn't aware that there was a Refugee Olympic team but I wish them all well (8) I sincerely hope there will be no positive drug testing dramas as we have had in the past (9) Therapy dogs? If they help athletes relax and unwind, then that's great (10) Simone Biles deserves all the plaudits she gets as the greatest gymnast of all time and should be cherished by all Americans, who are lucky to have her.

Where do I start? The view of the USA from this side of the pond right now is quite scary. The biggest cause of conflict in the world is, and has always been, religion and nationalism. The idea of Christian Nationalism manages to combine these two. Thank goodness we don't have the same thing over here. If you add to this the probability of your country having a racist, anti-NATO, extreme right-wing president, we all should worry about what the future holds. Hanging the Ten Commandments in all classrooms is an attempt to impose Christianity on all students is just plain crazy. The US is supposed to be a free country, where religion is separated from the State and from education. Let everyone worship or not worship whichever god they choose. There was a comedian over here (sadly, no longer with us) who used to end every show with the words "May your god go with you" . Live and let live.

Well, an interesting podcast again. The definition of the word "agency" that you give is not one I have heard before, but I understand where you are coming from. ERGs are also new to me, but if they are formed within companies, just to make the management feel better, that is not much good for those employees who form the group, especially if it is also unfunded. One small thing, if you don't mind me saying so, which sounds strange to my ears, is the pronunciation of "clique" as "click". Over here we pronounce it as "cleek" same as in "critique" for example, which I noted you did pronounce as "criteek". Agency or accountability in the workplace? Are these synonyms? Or is there a subtle difference in their meanings? I'm not sure. One question, what does "the discomfort of allyship" mean? You lost me there. Finally, I do agree that in the States you seem to have a day for everything! You also talk about "hyper-productivty" whilst over here we are always hearing about our low-productivity and look to the US as a role model. We are told that Americans work harder than we do (as do the French and Germans). Anyway, it's all good stuff and certainly makes me think. Keep it coming. 👍

Interesting Podcast, as always. The history of Jim Crow asa set of rules codifying racial segregation, is, thankfully, just history. It is good that so many black women are becoming entrepreneurs but it seems senseless that a new court ruling is preventing them from competing for $20,000 of support for their businesses. Byron Donalds suggesting that times were better for black people in the past surely cannot be right? Things must be better now and, hopefully, will continue to do so? The strange thing is that he is a black man. The fact that young men will now automatically be registered for selective service is fine, but it does beg the question as to why , for example, voters can't be automatically registered (voters have to register in the UK also)

The term "Tone policing" is a new one on me. I keep learning new things! Black women at work feeling the pressure? Are you saying that the pressure is greater for a black woman than a white one? I guess it just depends on ability. If a black woman is more able to do a job than a white woman then she deserves to have the job. Over here we're surrounded by successful black and Asian women, especially in broadcasting and journalism. Society as a Patient is certainly an original idea. Is Society sick? Still thinking about it 🤔 LGBTQIA+ This list of letters keeps getting longer. Does the Census really have to separate each one?

Ladies I love listening to your Podcast

Well, another interesting podcast. Universal suffrage is practised in all democratic countries, I believe, but I was surprised to hear that it is not written into the US Constitution. I do think that concern over films like Mary Poppins, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers, and, by extension, many other famous films from the sixties and earlier, which may contain scenes which would not be replicated today, is a little misplaced. Thankfully, we have moved on, although I accept that we still have further to go.

I do learn a lot when watching your podcasts. For instance, I've never heard the term "Codeswitch" before, although you have now explained what it means. Neither have I heard of the terms "Switchback" or "Matrilineal/Patrilineal Names" so I'm really on a steep learning curve! We never use the suffixes such as "Jnr" or "Snr" in the UK. As Lisa said, the numerical suffixes in the UK are reserved for the aristocracy, eg., Charles III. Anniversary dates - all days of the year are anniversaries, of course, even down to the level of people's birthdays, and every day a new anniversary is created, but they are important. Take the recent D-Day anniversary, for example. It brings people together who are of a like mind, to remember a person or an event and to keep it in the public consciousness, "Work therapy" and "covering" - all new to me, but interesting to hear the definitions of these terms. I'd be interested to see more comments.

I have had difficulty in getting my head around the various concepts you have raised and discussed today. I don't know where to start really. For example "the erasure of core parts of a person's identity because of white privilege". I don't even understand what that means? Also "rainbow washing" "pink washing" "greenwashing" are all new to me. What are they? Melinda French Gates gives $1bn to "women" - does that mean that she is offering up this huge pot of money and inviting women's organisations to make their cases for financial support for their causes? Whitewashing pronouns and tribal affiliations. What on earth is the University of South Dakota thinking of? If you are a British American, why can't you say so? And are these tribal affiliations? After all,, the USA is a country of immigrants, is it not? Don't understand about the .problem with pronouns. Toilet rolls being in the wrong place? Surely this affects both men and women, it's not a gender thing. Also women's trousers without pockets? Never heard any women complain about that and I'm sure they are available with or without pockets. As for bike saddles not being made to suit women, how do all the top female cyclists in the world cope? (Women's cycling is big in Europe) Nonetheless I still enjoy your podcasts.

Well, I've struggled a bit this week. Gender identity, gender expression, LGBTQIA+ (I know what the letters LGBQT stand for but not the IA+). I just accept the situation without understanding it, a case of live and let live, I guess. We have had problems of sexual abuse and exploitation in the church and scouting in the UK just the same as you have experienced in the US. I was never in the Scouts and am not religious, thankfully, so I tend to look on from afar. Memory, collective or otherwise, is a difficult subject, because it is in our heads, in the books we have read, the films and documentaries we have seen plus our own life experiences. Our recollections change over time, as do different people's recollections of the same event. It is a very complicated subject, but interesting nonetheless. Vocational Awe in Religious Work. The Lord's Work. All this is completely out of my comfort zone, but I enjoyed listening to your views.

Well, I've definitely not heard of the word "Gentelligence". It is the nature of our existence that there will always be differences between the generations, by virtue of the fact that their experiences of life are inevitably so different, but 'twas ever thus. But those differences can be beneficial to us all. Most major scientific discoveries are made by under-35s and it will continue to be that way, that's how we all move forward. I'm sorry to hear that you believe that 'womanhood' is synonymous with 'suffering', but what do I know? I would like to see a world run by women as I'm sure it would be a better place. Don't really understand how it is that Southern States such as Virginia and Florida can legally ban so many books (presumably those giving a non-confederate point of view?) What has happened to freedom of speech? Very disturbing.

Wow, you covered a lot today. Upstander is a new word for me. Interesting to think about a large number of bystanders witnessing an event but not responding on the basis that someone else will. Don't understand why you believe that training doesn't necessarily change things. I thought the whole point of training was to give people the tools and the knowledge to do so. As for Donald Trump's lawyers suggesting that an ex-president should be immune from prosecution, it is certainly not what the Constitution says, and it would be a sad day for US Democracy if any President was ever placed above the law. Incidentally the British Monarchy (thankfully) has no power today, even though the Monarch is technically Head of State. Finally, deciding how to use language and, indeed, what language to use, is, of course, vitally important when communicating at any level. It is true that language is evolving all the time, as it always has been and always will do. Grammar, spelling and punctuation are also important. I'm afraid grammatical errors may be heard every day, even on the BBC!

Liked the Elvis connection in the title of today's show! Belonging is an excellent word of the week. Who doesn't want to belong? We all need other people in our lives, we are social animals. Is it that most CEOs in the US don't wish to commit themselves as being supporters of DEI and if so, what are they afraid of? With regard to the Rwanda situation in the UK I am with you all the way. I am sure that the European Court of Human Rights will agree. For Rishi Sunak to say that the UK will be prepared to leave the European Convention on Human Rights will be to isolate Britain even more from Europe. It's bad enough that we left the EU! There is a General Election coming and Rwanda will work against the Conservatives. I trust that Labour will ditch the plan. The DEI iceberg is a very good visual metaphor for all those outsiders looking in, who only see 10% of the real situation, which can, of course, be applied to many things, where we only see what's on the surface.

Renaming? Makes sense where the existing name is discredited, for whatever reason. Although I'm not keen on "Unhoused" instead of "Homeless" , but that's just a personal opinion. WE have the same problem over here with regard to people sleeping on the streets although there are many charitable organisations working to find them shelter. The UK Government should do more. Finally, what a wonderful world it would be if there were no hate, no violence, no sadness or intolerance in the world, but I guess we'll never get there, such is the nature of the human condition.

Thankyou for clarifying the correct meaning of "Woke" as I wasn't at all sure about it, but now I know!

Loving this podcast ladies Wow so True

Well, thanks Lisa and Shaunna for another interesting podcast. With regard to Voter Registration, I take it that all those legally residing in the US are able to register to vote, regardless of race, colour or creed ? Although I don't understand how it is possible for an unregistered illegal immigrantto vote (or have I misread that?) With regards to the Ladies Basketball team, I personally don't believe that a transgender woman, Ie., biologically a male) should be able to compete against women in any sport, as they have, by definition, an unfair advantage. As for the Scottish new Hate Crimes law, it seems reasonable to me and, I suppose, J K Rowling is free to disagree, as is anyone else.

As usual, I enjoyed listening to you both and to your views. Dell's proposed employment categories of Hybrid and Remote where anyone working from home on a full-time basis is not eligible for promotion (and therefore a higher salary) is undoubtedly weighted against women and disabled employees for the reasons you outline, which may well be an unintended outcome as far as Dell is concerned, but I don't know if that is, or is not, the case. The Race and Ethnicity changes to the US Census seems to me to be a good thing, although probably could go further. The concept of a person being able to describe him or herself in the ethnic/racial category which they believe best describes them seems to me to make eminent sense. So, as you both said, it's a step in the right direction. With regard to the Pope washing the feet of 12 women prisoners, I don't really know enough about the background to make an educated comment, other than that the fact that it was 12 women and not 12 men is enlightening.

Shocking to see the way the bridge collapsed and very sad that some workers died, but thank goodness it happened at 1.30 in the morning and not 1.30 in the afternoon. With regard to the abortion pill, I don't know anything about this but I do believe that all women should have the right to an abortion, As for Kate and the photo, I don't understand why there was such an outcry in the press and online. It's just a family photo, after all.

I've learnt some new words - neoroinclusive, neurotypical and neurodivergent! You're right when you say that for many jobs and professions most people often tend to use the pronoun "he" rather than "she". The incident of a Senator presuming that a female pilot was a stewardess was almost comical. He really should be ashamed of himself.

Sadly, any aggression in sport always attracts attention, but I guess that "Catfights", being extremely unusual, will, by their very nature, be newsworthy, rather than reporting on the sport itself. Great pity. Hopefully, Oscars are only awarded to the best actors whether they be male, female, black or white, or any other ethnic group. If they're not then it's time for a change. Stories based on fact need to be accurate, although we know that's never the case. Read the book - watch the film - see the difference. Placing players' names at the bottom of their shirts seems a good idea to me, if long hair is covering names at the top. Players should have the option where to put their name, top or bottom.

Well, I wish I could think of something really meaningful to say. I thought "Girl Dad Night" sounded like a good idea. As for "Rent White Privilege for a day. Wow! Satirical, of course, but surely not to be taken seriously?" Finally, retiring from DEI. I guess this is a personal thing, but if you're really commited, which I know you both are, is it something you can really retire from? Looking forward to your next podcast.

Well, you two covered a lot today! Alabama embryos - I agree that it's ridiculous to treat a frozen embryo as being a human being and there could be unfavourable unintended consequences as a result of this action. As you say, it is a slippery slope. Hate comments on social media. How can Texas and Florida pass a law to say that Media companies such as Facebook, must not remove hateful content? It may please Donald Trump but I'm sure it doesn't please any reasonably-minded American. Let's hope no other State follows suit. It would never happen over here. As for "violent" idiomatic expressions, I understand where you are coming from, but the context in which they are used is the key. Personally I don't think that, for example, "meeting a deadline" can be deemed as being a violent phrase. It simply refers to a line which is "dead" in the sense that it cannot move. "Killing two birds with one stone" OK. I can see that it might be better not to use such a phrase. As always, you make me think!

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Beyoncé vs Taylor Swift - is this just a professional competition between two talented artistes or is it a black vs white issue? I don't know the answer. If it is the former, does it matter? But if it is the latter, then it matters very much.

Didn't know about Black History Month but sounds a good idea. Also never watched Sesame Street, so didn't know about Elmo (What a closeted life I've led!) However, I do buy prepared foods! All interesting stuff, keep it coming!

It's an interesting but worrying question. "How does one deal with "Deep Fakes" generated by AI? " Is it even possible to regulate and control its use? Unfortunately none of us knows where it is going - how can we? Forecasting the future is always doomed to failure.

Do I have this right? The young student with the long hair (pinned up) has been banned from attending lectures and is therefore taking legal action against his college in Texas on the basis of the Crown Act. It will then be down to a Texas Court to decide whether or not he or the college have the law on their side? If so, I hope he succeeds because it seems crazy to ban him because of the length of his hair. I can't imagine it happening over here.

This was a dope pod! Just overall inspiring. Like the other comment I don’t know all it is to do what she does but it’s cool to just have us in the space!