Popaganda: Raising Feminist Kids

This episode originally aired on November 10, 2016.

We are here to to make the future less terrible.

This episode features guidance on talking to kids about all kinds of complicated issues. Writer and photographer Margaret Jacobsen explains how they speak frankly with their kids about pretty much everything, including their open relationship. Everyone is Gay co-founder Kristin Russo shares ideas for discussing queer identities with kids of all ages. A dozen Popaganda listeners call in with stories of one thing they each do to help raise a future generation of feminists. Oh, and host Sarah Mirk phones her parents. Tune in. 

FULL SHOW

INTERVIEW WITH MARGARET JACOBSEN

INTERVIEW WITH KRISTIN RUSSO

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SHOUT OUTS

• The band featured on this band is the dreamy Flock of Dimes. 

• The photos featured on the Soundcloud files of this show come from Danny Hammontree and Amy Gizienski. 

• You really should follow Margaret Jacobsen on Instagram and read Kristin Russo’s book This is a Book for Parents of Gay Kids. 

• Thanks to all the Popaganda listeners who called or emailed to give advice! The listeners featured on this show are Erin, Allyson, Mike, Jan, Tamar, Hilary, Lisa, Jennifer, Nick, Christiana, Lex, Aya, and Rebecca.

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