We see it over and over again: women are seen as "weak" by so many religions around the world. It's a topic nobody really likes to talk about, so naturally - we're jumping in headfirst. Prepare to question everything. Or not. Have any questions, comments, stories or bad dad jokes you'd like to share with us? Email us: [email protected]. Follow Laila at @lulainlife, Esther at @emeronobaro, and Donya at @donyanasser. Follow everyone at @theexposeshow. Sign up for our newsletter at...

We're late, we're late, but we hope you'll forgive us! It's the showdown of the century, aided by the incredible folks at the WIL Forum (naseba.com): do people of color really deal with mental health issues? If you identify as a POC, you've probably heard people tell you to "get over it" if you're dealing with anything that's a point of difficulty. So we've brought on two special guests, and given Donya the reins to totally bring the conversation to the forefront this week. Have any...

Screw being great, where's the humanity gone? Esther takes control of this episode, and schools us all on what it really means to be a DREAMer and what DACA is actually all about. How does class play into immigration? Why should other communities of color care? And what can we even do about all of this? Spanish episode of Sailor Moon, courtesy of Esther: https://youtu.be/fjeWeLzqQ5g Have any questions, comments, stories or bad dad jokes you'd like to share with us? Email us:...

Warning: This episode contains content that may be difficult for some listeners. We've all heard about it, talked about it - even experienced it. What do eating disorders really look like, especially within immigrant and ethnically diverse communities? Does recovery really look the same as what we see in the movies? And why's this even such a big deal? Have any questions, comments, stories or bad dad jokes you'd like to share with us? Email us: [email protected]. Follow Laila at...

IT'S A TWO-IN-ONE EPISODE, Y'ALL. We're not here to mess around, but when it comes to the world of mansplaining, it's time to have some fun. Guest star Asma Elgamal, Senior News & Society Editor at The Tempest, brings in a whirlwind of problems and we tackle the world of feminism through men's eyes. There also might be a part we atone a past sin - maybe. Have any questions, comments, stories or bad dad jokes you'd like to share with us? Email us: [email protected]. Follow Laila...

WE'RE BACK WITH A WHOLE NEW SEASON - AND A WHOLE NEW HOST. This week's episode covers all kinds of happenings of the summer: what went down, what happened in the news, what's new in Laila's life, how Esther changed her outlook on the world - and what Donya learned from an unexpected turn of events. Have any questions, comments, stories or bad dad jokes you'd like to share with us? Email us: [email protected]. Follow Laila at @lulainlife, Esther at @emeronobaro, and Donya at...

We're off for the season break, but we'll be back mid-September with new taboos, new conversations - and a new host! Until then, enjoy past episodes - and tweet us suggestions at @theexposeshow! // Many cultures don't understand postpartum depression and put a lot of pressure on women who are married to have babies. Can't there be something wrong with the man in the cis-relationship? Why are women always blamed for not having babies? We tackle all of that in one honest rundown, featuring our...

Why is fair skin so culturally driven not only in South Asian countries but around the world? What happens when things get personal - really, really personal? Fair skin has been equated to wealth/power, creating a stigma that dark skinned women are undesirable - so what are we going to do about it? We tackle all of that in one snarky bit, featuring our Managing Editor, Nadia, and Co-Founder & CTO, Mashal. Have any questions, comments, stories or bad dad jokes you'd like to share with...

WE WENT THERE. AND WE STAYED THERE. If you're a die-hard fan of "13 Reasons Why" you should probably tune into this. Or not. We tear the show's foundations to bits and dive deep into health, suicide, sexual assault, and trauma. Is it time to start re-assessing what we feed teens on TV? Or was Netflix right in moving the show forward? And how is there even going to be a second season? If you are sensitive to any of the above topics, we recommend your passing over this episode. Have any...

It's official: there's a full-fledged attack on our bodies, courtesy of complicit (Ivanka, pay note!) government officials. The proposed healthcare systems are personal - extremely so. We go past the tip of the Trumpcare iceberg into some deep water, so get your diving gear and get ready. Have any questions, comments, stories or bad dad jokes you'd like to share with us? Email us: [email protected]. Follow Laila at @lulainlife, Kat at @chenyanqing, and Esther at @emeronobaro. Follow...

We've all had that moment - the one where you just want to lay down petty rebuttals to the world's microaggressions in one dope song. At least, Mona did - and we covered everything from misplaced misogyny to what sparked her explosion into the music industry in one snarky episode. You can snag Mona's single, "HIJABI," right here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/hijabi-single/id1212481192. Have any questions, comments, stories or bad dad jokes you'd like to share with us? Email us:...

It's May 1st, which most people know as International Workers’ Day or Labour Day. So we get our fingers right into what needs to be discussed: is protesting a privilege? Are we going to remember the workers who fought and died protesting for 8-hour work days, the end of child labor, and worker rights? And what about the undocumented people within the US - are we going to recognize them? Have any questions, comments, stories or bad dad jokes you'd like to share with us? Email us:...

Disclaimer: If you think we're here to talk about how awful sex workers are, this episode isn't for you. If you're under 18 and your parents are listening, this isn't for you either. We'll leave this description vague, because the episode more than speaks for itself - and you have to listen to it to get it. Have any questions, comments, stories or bad dad jokes you'd like to share with us? Email us: [email protected]. Follow Laila at @lulainlife, Kat at @chenyanqing, and Esther at...

It's the question on everyone's minds: what made United Airlines feel like it could abuse its customers the way it did - and will things really change in the future? The incident went viral for a few reasons, the least of which was just how unpopular airports are these days. Does this overlap at all with the #MuslimBan? We ask all of this, all at once. Have any questions, comments, stories or bad dad jokes you'd like to share with us? Email us: [email protected]. Follow Laila at...

The Women's March opened up (once again)the can of privileged worms, demonstrated perfectly with the sign, “I’ll see you nice white ladies at the next #BlackLivesMatter March, right?” So we're here to ask that big, taboo question: Has white feminism become a movement - or is it just a brand? Have any questions, comments, stories or bad dad jokes you'd like to share with us? Email us: [email protected]. Follow Laila at @lulainlife, Kat at @chenyanqing, Esther at @emeronobaro, and...

What is it with being female at the workplace these days? Does leadership actually make an impact, or are we all just making much ado about nothing? (Really, though, you should probably weigh in, because there's definitely an opinion about this.) Have any questions, comments, stories or bad dad jokes you'd like to share with us? Email us: [email protected]. Follow Laila at @lulainlife, Kat at @chenyanqing and Esther at @emeronobaro. Follow Asma Elgamal at @asma_elgamal. Follow...

The struggle is real, people. What happens when the person you're seeing spouts something horribly misogynistic? Like, level 1000+? Are they actually worthy of your awesomeness? And what gives with women who forgive men who are just...pussy-grabbing awful? Because, you know. Trump. Have any questions, comments, stories or bad dad jokes you'd like to share with us? Email us: [email protected]. Follow Laila at @lulainlife, Kat at @chenyanqing and Esther at @emeronobaro. Follow Asma...

Post-election, social media has become a storm of angry tweets, un-friending Facebook friends, and tiring discussions in comments that lead nowhere. How can we change this social media culture to be the bridge it was supposed to be rather than a divide? IS IT EVEN POSSIBLE? Have any questions, comments, stories or bad dad jokes you'd like to share with us? Email us: [email protected]. Follow Laila at @lulainlife, Kat at @chenyanqing and Esther at @emeronobaro. Follow Asma Elgamal at...

We're here to break down what celebrity activism actually means - and to rant against big media. Because, you know. Big pharma exists, so why isn't big media a thing? Does activism actually work on that level? SHOULD it work? And where did Kat go, anyways? Have any questions, comments, stories or bad dad jokes you'd like to share with us? Email us: [email protected]. Follow Laila at @lulainlife, Kat at @chenyanqing and Esther at @emeronobaro. Follow Chelsea Ennen at @chelseaennen....

We take a deep dive into the world of protests and hands-on activism, because in a world where policy brutality is the norm, you have to have some life hacks to thriving - and surviving. Esther and Kat touch upon everything from your rights to Law & Order: SVU, while Laila's off this week - but that's totally cool, because she'll be back next Wednesday! Have any questions, comments, stories or bad dad jokes you'd like to share with us? Email us: [email protected]. Follow Kat at...

It's time to take things down another route - the one where you take care of yourself, even as everyone else is screaming about the latest tweet that our President has put out. Esther talks resistance, Kat talks family confrontations, and Laila talks... well, Laila goes off on a rant. Plus: We bring in our Senior News & Society Editor to give you the latest in news this week (the irony, right?). Oh! And here's Esther's pièce de résistance:...

We’re all about celebrating Galentine’s Day this week, even though it might just have been Valentine’s Day - because friendships are the absolute best. It’s our comeback episode for the 2017 season, and we aren’t holding anything back. PLUS there are some new voices that we’re so excited for you to meet. Also! Get ready for the ultimate weird question, because you totally need to figure out your answer. Have any questions, comments, stories or bad dad jokes you'd like to share with us? Email...

There's a lot more to cheating partners than just being a plot device that kicks off rom-coms; infidelity in a relationship reveals a lot about both people & the relationship itself. PLUS: An angry dog with a strange name, the Earth is flat, & a special shoutout to one of our favorite fans. Have any questions, comments, stories or bad dad jokes you'd like to share with us? Email us: [email protected]. Follow everyone at @theexposeshow. Sign up for our newsletter at...

The title says it all— we debate whether or not marriage is an outdated institution. We all want our fairytale weddings and tax benefits, but does marriage really mean something as an institution that is no longer driven by transactional or political intent? PLUS: Uber drivers who brag about their sperm, the 101 during rush hour, and yet another appearance by Aziz Ansari's Master of None. Have any questions, comments, stories or bad dad jokes you'd like to share with us? Email us:...