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The Role of Serena Joy in The Handmaid's Tale
05:34 - 11:56 (06:22)
In this podcast episode, the speaker discusses the character of Serena Joy in The Handmaid's Tale and her pre-Gilead role in speaking at colleges about the traditional role of women in the home. The speaker also explores the potential danger posed by Serena Joy's involvement in think tanks that were supported by conservative millionaires.
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This podcast episode discusses how Serena Joy's pre-Gilead speeches about women's role in society align with the actions of famous mass murderers in history, and how her ideology could have detrimental consequences.
05:34 - 08:03 (02:28)
Summary
This podcast episode discusses how Serena Joy's pre-Gilead speeches about women's role in society align with the actions of famous mass murderers in history, and how her ideology could have detrimental consequences.
ChapterThe Role of Serena Joy in The Handmaid's Tale
EpisodePart One: Phyllis Schlafly: The Mother of all Culture Wars
PodcastBehind the Bastards
Phyllis Schlafly was a conservative icon that developed the Republican Party's strategy and brought Christian right-wing politics into the mainstream, leading to the rise of Donald Trump.
08:03 - 09:48 (01:45)
Summary
Phyllis Schlafly was a conservative icon that developed the Republican Party's strategy and brought Christian right-wing politics into the mainstream, leading to the rise of Donald Trump. Her influence can be traced to a lot of the political issues that are dividing the country today.
ChapterThe Role of Serena Joy in The Handmaid's Tale
EpisodePart One: Phyllis Schlafly: The Mother of all Culture Wars
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The episode discusses the early life of Phyllis Schlafly, including her family background and educational achievements, before delving deeper into her involvement with Jerry and the religious right.
09:48 - 10:28 (00:40)
Summary
The episode discusses the early life of Phyllis Schlafly, including her family background and educational achievements, before delving deeper into her involvement with Jerry and the religious right.
ChapterThe Role of Serena Joy in The Handmaid's Tale
EpisodePart One: Phyllis Schlafly: The Mother of all Culture Wars
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In this podcast episode, the host discusses the sensitive topic of love and age.
10:28 - 11:56 (01:27)
Summary
In this podcast episode, the host discusses the sensitive topic of love and age. He highlights various experiences and implications that come with being in a relationship with a significant age gap, including the possibility of needing a caregiver in your later years.