Fox News Ran 5X More Headlines on Trans Policy Than Epstein Files—Here's Why That Matters
The episode highlights a stark media imbalance, revealing that Fox News published nearly five times more headlines about transgender policy than about the Jeffrey Epstein scandal in 2025, with over 4,000 trans‑related stories versus 610 Epstein pieces. It connects this coverage surge to a wave of more than 850 anti‑LGBTQ bills filed that year, arguing that the network’s focus creates a scapegoat narrative that distracts from systemic issues like sexual abuse by powerful men. The host critiques the tactic of holding an entire community accountable for the actions of a few, noting how this rhetoric bolsters political agendas and marginalizes trans voices. Ultimately, the discussion underscores how media framing can shape public perception and policy outcomes.
Black Doulas, Maternal Health, and the Erasure We've Never Talked About
The episode explores the centuries‑old role of Black doulas and midwives—tracing their roots to West African traditions and their dominance in U.S. births from the 1600s through the early 20th century. It explains how the medicalization of childbirth shifted care...
While 850 Anti-LGBTQ Bills Were Filed, Fox News Was Covering for Convicted Predators — The Numbers Don't Lie
The episode highlights a stark media imbalance: Fox News produced roughly five times more coverage of transgender policy than of the Jeffrey Epstein scandal in 2025, despite over 850 anti‑LGBTQ bills being filed that year. Host argues that this disproportionate focus...