Moms Into Literary Freedom – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Courtney and Jen talk about previous books they have covered on this podcast such as The Nowhere Girls by Amy Reed, and how they related to sexual assault for Sexual Assault Awareness month (even though that was in April and it is already May). They are *winning* at the podcasting game. In this episode, instead of talking about a new banned book, they discuss the bigots that should be banned and why it is so important NOT to stay quiet in these unprecedented times.

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Jennifer and Courtney sit down with Somatic Psychotherapist and Certified Sex Therapist, Dr. Holly Richmond to discuss all the things SEX. Topics include but are not limited to: How long penile penetration should last (the answer may surprise you!), why douche's are bad in practice but good for namecalling, how to talk to adolescents about masturbation (and the book "We Need to Talk about Vaginas" by Dr. Allison K Rodgers), and the importance of services for sexual assault survivors that are quickly and quietly being defunded by Trump and his MAGAts. 

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Jennifer and Courtney are back after taking some time off to process Trump securing his place as the greatest cult leader in history, winning over devoted fans who continue to vote against their own interests. This episode covers A LOT...but not a book (that's next). Courtney and Jennifer discuss a handful of Trump's wild cabinet picks including but not limited to:

• The potential fallout of nominating RFK as the secretary of Health and Human Services and what it would mean to ban pesticides (spoiler alert: there would be no food to eat).
• The inexperienced, univerally hated, and accused sex-trafficker, Matt Gaetz, being chosen for America's next Attorney General. 
• And of course Elon Musck with his special cartoon dog as the mascot for government efficency. (Note: This is not satire.)

Action Items: Find Your Senator and tell them NOT TO CONFIRM:

• The accused Matt Gaetz for Attorney General
• Russian-connected Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence
• Chris Wright, current CEO of an OIL company to the Secreatary of Energy
• Elon Musk's unchecked "DOGE" position
  • All of these appointments scream conflicts of interest and give the ultra rich and already powerful unprecedented power to shape regulations, contracts and budgets to advance their own personal and business goals.

• DO: Pass the Press Act
• DO: Confirm Biden’s Judicial Appointments
  • "Dear ___, as a constituent, I am urging your to...(copy/paste above bullet points or write your own!) Thank you."

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• Judge blocks Biden administration's rule to expand overtime pay for millions
• See the list of Trump Cabinet picks and more White House appointments so far
• People think they've figured out the real reason Elon Musk keeps jumping like that 
• Exclusive: Woman told House Ethics panel she witnessed Gaetz having sex with minor, lawyer says
• How RFK Jr. has said he'll stop "mass poisoning" of America's children
  • Without the use of pesticides, there would be a 78% loss of fruit production, a 54% loss of vegetable production, and a 32% loss of cereal production.

 

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Courtney tells Jennifer the amazing story of Henrietta Lacks and her family. The book "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot was challenged in Tennessee when a mom confused gynecology with pornography. Now, the books has been removed from required reading lists, when Henrietta's story should be amplified and used as an important lesson in bodily autonomy, Black history, systemic racisim, and so much more. Read Henrietta's grandson's book "The Untold Story of Henrietta Lacks" by Ron Lacks to learn more about this phenomenal woman and her family.  Sources: DeSantis Seeks to Silence Brain Cancer Patient Speaking Out About Her Abortion Crownsville: Turning a grim site from Maryland's past into a jewel | WYPR Sickle Cell Disease Continues to Face Underfunding, Lack of Research | Newsroom Why do so many Black women die in pregnancy? One reason: Doctors don't take them seriously. Student creates app to improve care for black babies Federal judge: DeSantis can’t threaten Florida TV stations airing pro-abortion rights ad Banned Books Week: “The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks” Henrietta Lacks' descendants reach a settlement over the use of her 'stolen' cells County judge strikes down Ohio abortion ban, citing voter-approved reproductive rights amendment | AP News Books Challenged or Banned in 2015-2016, by Robert P. Doyle - Illinois Library Association Oprah Winfrey doesn't think Lacks family deserves more than $16,000 consultancy fee for movie

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Jennifer and Courtney discuss the irony in a Florida school district banning a book called "Ban this Book" by Alan Gratz. Other notable topics include but are not limited to: JD Vance's obsession with pronatalism, why Minecraft is more relevant than the Tuttle Twins, and the horrors of selling slime kits at Scholastic Book Fairs.  Sources: Awards for Ban This Book - Alan Gratz A Florida school district banned ‘Ban This Book.’ Author says that’s ‘erasure of the highest order’ and wants it reinstated | CNN Book about book bans banned by Florida school board | Books | The Guardian Georgia abortion clinics see surge after 6-week abortion ban overturned - State Affairs

• Under this new law, Amber Thurman and Candi Miller would be alive today.

The Tuttle Twins and the Case of the Really Bad Libertarian Propaganda Examples of SA and violence in the Bible:

• Genesis 16 NIV - Hagar's Mistreatment by Sarah and Abraham
• Judges 4:21 NIV - But Jael, Heber’s wife, picked up a - Bible Gateway
• Samuel 2:13 NIV - Amnon SA's his sister Tamar, then her brother Absalom orders a hit on Amnon
• Judges 19:24 NIV - Look, here is my virgin daughter, and his concubine. I will bring them out to you now, and you can use them and do to them whatever you wish. But as for this man, don’t do such an outrageous thing.

 

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WARNING: This episode contains descriptions of SA. With 54% of American adults having a reading level below the 6th grade, should we be concerned that homeschooling numbers are on the rise? Join Courtney and Jennifer as they discuss the novel, "Push" by Sapphire, which tells the story of 16-year-old illiterate Claireece "Precious" Jones, whose battle with poverty, abuse, and systemic neglect reveals the nefarious intent of right-wing extremist politicians to defund the public education system, make reproductive care illegal, and keep poverty a reality. After all, education = empowerment and we wouldn't want that, would we?  Also, Mariah Carey = GOAT and John McEntee, former director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office in the Trump administration, has a small penis...probably. This episode is dedicated to Amber Thurman and the dozens of lives that could have been spared if not for the dangerous and extreme abortion bans.  Become a MILF Ally for access to exclusive content, here.  Sources: Senate Republicans block IVF bill, as Democrats elevate issue ahead of November election Abortion is on the ballot in these states for November elections 'The GOP doesn’t care': JD Vance lambasted for calling school shootings 'a fact of life' - Alternet.org Reading the numbers: 130 million American adults have low literacy skills — APM Research Lab "Precious" mettle | Salon.com Artists With the Most No. 1 Songs on the Hot 100, From The Beatles to Rihanna & More Former PPO Director John McEntee Joins Project 2025; Personnel Database Launches | The Heritage Foundation Why Some Members of Congress Are Wearing AR-15 Pins | TIME Amber Thurman's Preventable Death in Georgia



 

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JR Episodes are back! This week Courtney and Jennifer cover the adorable tear-jerker "Sam is My Sister" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter. Safe for little ears, Courtney reads the book and then joins Jennifer in a discussion on the outrageous "Abducter Bill" AKA SB 254 that not only makes gender-affirming care illegal, but allows the so-called "free" state Florida to intervene in custody and healthcare decisions, even if those decisions were legally and consensually made in another state.  Want to see the video recording of this episode? Become a MILF Ally! Sources: US judge strikes down Florida ban on gender-affirming healthcare | Reuters Florida 'abduction' bill? Opponents call it 'legal kidnapping.' What does the bill say? Florida can enforce transgender gender-affirming care ban, restrictions. What that means    

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Jennifer and Courtney are trying this new thing called "consistency" where they release a "challenged book" episode every Monday.  Join them this week as they discuss Malindo Lo's phenomenal historical fiction "Last Night at the Telegraph Club". Episode highlights:

• Courtney admits her attraction to women in mid-century masculine fashion
• Jennifer calls out Moms for Liberty for taking books out of context YET AGAIN when they mistake a novelty naked lady cigarette lighter for a robotic sex toy...(We're pretty sure sex toys were not robotic in the 1950s...)

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From penis jokes to using tampons for nose bleeds, Jennifer and Courtney discuss why watching the DNC was so much fun to follow.  Support the show by becoming a MILF Ally!

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Join Courtney and Jen as they discuss Kamala's veep pick,Tim Walz, and why he is the midwestern dad that America so desperately needs. 

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• Why Republicans are calling Walz 'Tampon Tim' — and why Democrats embrace it
• The Pink Tax: Latest Updates and Statistics | Bankrate
• Period Poverty – why millions of girls and women cannot afford their periods | UN Women – Headquarters
• The Litter Box Lies
• Why JD Vance's world ain't my Appalachia, either
• Tim Walz couch joke explained; what he said about JD Vance
• How Tim Walz made school meals free for all Minnesota students - Fast Company
• Tim Walz’s Major Policy Stances—As Kamala Harris Picks Him As VP
• The Hold Steady

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