Breaking My Silence: Body Liberation, Politics, and Humanity

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In this solo episode, BBB Host Christine DeFilippis dives into the intersection of body liberation and politics, exploring how policies and cultural rhetoric impact our bodies, rights, and lives. Christine shares her reasons for not talking about politics and why she felt the need to address the topic with the 2024 election.

Tune In To Learn:

• Why body liberation is inseparable from political discourse.
• How harmful political rhetoric shapes societal attitudes and policies.
• What it means to be an ally in today’s political landscape.

Key Topics Covered:

• The Shift in Political Climate and Body Liberation
• A Personal History with Politics
• The Importance of Voting and Accountability
• Economic Policy and the Cost of Privilege
• Historical and Current Political Rhetoric
• The Realities of Project 2025
• Rethinking Fiscal Conservatism with Social Liberalism

Join Christine in this candid conversation as she addresses the vital intersection of politics, body image, and humanity, advocating for informed voting and social responsibility as pathways to a more inclusive future.

Resources
The Dobbs Decision
The Status of Reproductive Rights
Trumps Tariffs - an abstract from the Economic Journal
The False Promise of Protectionism - Douglas A. Irwin, Professor of Economics, Dartmouth College
Trumps Most Misunderstood Policy Propopal
Republicans and economists skeptical of Trump expanded tariffs plan - Washington Examiner
Immigration and the 2016 Election

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