Today’s show was loosely themed around the 4th of July and recapped some recent events in the country, including the U.S. attempting to block a pro-breastfeeding resolution at the World Health Assembly. We talked about alternative definitions for patriotism, including the importance of being critical of the country as a way to show care for […] […]

On this episode, Jeri and Jen interviewed Madeline McNeill, a Spokane-based musician and artist. Madeline discussed her concept of “body philosophy” and the way her art connects with audiences and asks them to be very present and in themselves. She also talked about her background and her hope for the future of the art and […] […]

Ken and Jeri co-hosted this show as Jen was out of town. On this episode, Ken and Jeri discussed Sorry to Bother You, the film by Boots Riley. They also discussed leftist politics in general, including leftist candidates, as well as an interview done by ESPN magazine with Aly Raisman- the USA gymnast who became […] […]

During this show, we (Jeri and Jen) discussed the reprehensible policies being enforced by the Trump administration, as well as the national outcry regarding the separation of migrant families at the border. We also discussed the local “Families Belong Together” protest which took place in Grant Park on June 30th, as well as organizations on […] […]

Jeri and Jen interviewed Rebecca Long of Future Ada, a local nonprofit focusing on supporting girls, women, and nonbinary people in STEAM. […]

Today on F Yes!, Megan and Jeri discussed Pride, the current books they were both reading, and the high profile suicides of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain. We also discussed how the media handles suicide coverage and ways to improve discussions around suicide in our communities. […]

On today’s show we interviewed Washington State Congressional Candidate Lisa Brown. Topics included healthcare, women in politics, gun violence, and student loan debt. […]

On this week’s episode, Jen and Jeri had special guest Kelli Crawford join them to discuss earth day and environmentalism. In particular, Kelli discussed zero waste strategies, environmental racism, and ways to reduce carbon footprints. Tarana Burke and Ronan Farrow’s appearance at GU was also discussed, as well as the importance of the #MeToo movement. […]

Today we interviewed Kelly Rae Matthews, founder of Spokane’s upcoming FemFest, a feminist-centered art show. We talked about the artists and development of FemFest and what attendees can expect going in. Jeri and Jen also talked about body positivity and recent movies from a feminist perspective. […]

In this episode, Jen and Jeri interviewed Madeline Murphy, a local high school activist who helped organize the 3-14-18 high school walkout. We discussed why gun violence is an important topic to address and the myriad of ways that teens are making their voices heard. […]

Today, returning from our 3-month hiatus, we talked about what has happened in the past three months. We discussed the #Metoo movement, representation in movies such as Black Panther, and upcoming issues in the local area. […]

On this show, we discussed the importance of KYRS in the Spokane community and the need to hit our $25,000.00 goal. […]

During this show Jeri and Jen chatted about some of our favorite aspects of Halloween, especially creepy music. We played some Halloween classics and introduced some new music, too. […]

During this episode, Jen and Jeri interviewed special guest Monica Stenzel, a local professor of history (with a special interest in witchcraft). They discussed the use of the term “witch hunt” in popular culture, the resurgence of an interest in witchcraft, and the idea of witchcraft as a form of activism. […]

During this episode, Jen and Jeri interviewed Ian Sullivan from the Odyssey Youth Movement about the Odyssey Masquerade (an annual fundraiser) and also discussed issues with Halloween costumes- including what is appropriation, what is okay as far as playing with gender, etc. […]

During this episode, Jeri and Megan discussed the origins of the Health at Every Size Movement (HAES), the tenets of the movement, and ways to incorporate HAES into every day life. […]

On this episode, Jeri and Jen discussed favorite women musicians in history, as well as an assortment of news of the week. […]

On this episode, Megan and Jeri discussed how white people can help anti-racism work, including getting out and being active in the community, as well as discussed the necessary removal of Confederate Statues. […]

During this show, Jeri and Megan discussed the medical history of consent, the transgender military ban, letting kids be kids in a world focused on dieting, and *why* abstinence only education doesn’t work. […]

During this show, Megan and Jeri discussed how to make the body positivity/acceptance movement more inclusive of traditionally disenfranchised communities, and also discussed the critique that women face on a daily basis for their voices. Discussion focused on vocal fry and the sexism inherent in the critique of people’s speaking voices. […]

During this show, Jen and Jeri discussed exciting pop culture news and how to be a good male ally. Specifically, we discussed the first female Doctor Who, the Netflix series GLOW, and Lindy West’s column about being a good, outspoken male ally in feminist circles. […]

On this episode, Jeri and co-host Megan spoke with guest Tabitha Wolf, a representative from Spokane Trans People, about transgender issues in the community. This discussion included an overview of the terrible I-1552 bathroom bill. Everyone also discussed their favorite Pride activities and other Pride events that were taking place in the coming weeks. […]

This was a re-broadcast of a show originally aired on 4-23-17: Jeri was joined by her fiance, Ken, to discuss Earth Day, its meaning/history, and the intersection of environmental justice and social justice. We also discussed the Science March, which had taken place on April 22nd. […]

In this episode, Jen and Jeri discussed ongoing Pride month news and happenings, and discussed our shared love of Frog and Toad, two children’s book characters who are a wonderful example of male friendship and love. We also discussed Muslim feminists and international feminists, including well-known names such as Malala, but also discussion lesser known […] […]

On today’s show Jen and Megan reviewed recent shows and books we have taken in, including the body and sex-positive Zumanity, John Lewis’ March series, and Wonder Woman. We reviewed recent concerning news items including the barring of an all-girl Afghan robotics team from the U.S., recent dress code developments in the U.S. House of […] […]

For this show Jen and her guest host Dave reviewed recent goings-on in fandom and geek culture from a feminist lens. This included talking about the local comicon, recent Dungeons and Dragons news, and comics including Patsy Walker AKA Hellcat and Saga. We also talked about the commodification of feminism, citing Andi Zeisler’s “We Were […] […]

For this show Jeri and Jen focused on recent news regarding the current U.S. president and his attempts to slash women’s healthcare, as well as recent news regarding Nigerian girls being returned to their families. […]

This show focused on issues related to eating disorders and body positivity. Megan talked about author Roxane Gay, and all of the hosts talked about social expectations for women regarding how they are expected to feel about our bodies. We also had a short side-discussion about using social media for good, including Nicki Minaj using […] […]

We began this show by talking about the “Queen of the Tierling” YA trilogy, “The Handmaid’s Tale,” and Rachelle Abellar’s Self Care Journal. Jen reviewed Near Dark, a 1980’s horror film directed by Katheryn Bigelow. We went on to talk about recent news regarding immigrants and refugees in the U.S., as well as tips for […] […]

Jen, Jeri, and Megan prerecorded a grab bag show for this Easter, talking about various subjects, including a Native American language video game, Springtime folklore, Jesus Christ Superstar, and the Ballet “Rite of Spring.” We also spoke about Spring holidays and ways to help women in need. […]

This pre-recorded show focused on the intersection of nerd culture and feminism as they relate to gaming, most notably role-playing games. We reviewed Jen and her guest’s recent visit to Emerald City Comicon and talked about feminism-focused panels and cosplay that we saw there. […]

Jeri was joined by her fiance, Ken, to discuss Earth Day, its meaning/history, and the intersection of environmental justice and social justice. We also discussed the Science March, which had taken place on April 22nd. […]

On this show, Jen, Jeri, and Megan interviewed Debbie from Lutheran Community Services Northwest. We discussed the history of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, how to help survivors of sexual assault, resources available in our area, and different volunteer opportunities for those who want to help. […]

During this show, Jen and Jeri discussed what they had been reading recently, good podcasts they had discovered, and also thanked all of their listeners for the support during the fund drive. […]

During this fund drive show, Jeri was joined by Rahmi from Layali Arabia. […]

On this episode, Jen and Jeri interviewed the Chair (Andrew Biviano) and Vice Chair (Jaclyn Archer) of the Spokane County Democrats. We discussed ways to get involved with the SCD, some of the needs such as precinct committee officers, as well as goals that the party hoped to focus on. […]

This show was primarily about issues that may impact people over 2017. We began by talking about the new year and expectations that may come with it, as well as self-care related to taking in news and caring for one’s mental health. We also talked about some of the media and books we’ve been into, […] […]

The theme of today’s show loosely revolved around Valentine’s Day, and included an appreciation for Senator Elizabeth Warren as well as for various feminist authors and media. We also talked about Feminist ideas for celebrating a non-consumerist Valentine’s Day. […]

For this show Jeri and Jen talked about significant anniversaries that passed this week, including the 75th anniversary of the beginning of Japanese Internment in the U.S. and the 74th anniversary of the death of Sophie Scholl. We talked about the importance of examining the past in relation to current events, and talked about recent […] […]

On this show, Jen and I gathered volunteers from the PJALS meeting in the community building and asked them to join us on air to share their experiences at the womens’ march. The show included: Tara, who spoke about Earth Day and her involvement as an organizer of the Earth Day event; Madeline McNeill, who […] […]

During this episode, Jeri and her fiance, Ken, covered the main executive orders that were signed by Trump within his first full week in office. They also discussed ways to fight back against his xenophobic policies, including groups to join and different organizations to check out both state and nationwide. […]

For this show, the second half of a co-broadcast with Science of Poverty, we talked about ways to promote peace in the New Year, as well as good news stories from 2016. […]

For this show we talked about Christmas folk traditions, including the Icelandic Christmas Cat, and we examined social justice themes in some of our favorite fantasy literature, including Lord of the Rings and the Harry Potter Series. We spent some extra time talking about potential effects of very popular series (such as Harry Potter) on […] […]

During this pre-recorded program we reviewed news regarding the President-elects transition team, and caring for self and others in a potentially triggering news cycle. We also talked about some women artists and designers that we love. […]

Jeri and Jen summarized election results, including talking about and responding to the recent presidential election and talking about women and people of color who were elected to public office around the country. […]

On this episode, Jeri and her boyfriend Ken discussed #NODAPL, the inhumane treatment of water protectors, holiday traditions and the importance of traditions, ways to have a less commercial holiday, and ways to be a better white ally. […]

On this pre-Halloween episode, Jen and I were joined by Professor Monica Leeds Stenzel, who is a professor of history as it pertains to witches and witchcraft. We discussed modern witch hunts, witches in pop culture, and some of the popular fables/folktales concerning witches throughout the ages. […]

Today we talked about the recent Country Music Association Awards and the flap over Beyonce and the Dixie Chicks performing together. We talked about problematic elements of the country scene, as well as roots music and alternatives to mainstream country. Jeri talked about the psychology of haunted places and what makes a place “feel” haunted. […] […]

This was a re-broadcast of a show originally aired on April 9, 2016. During this show, special guest Megan and I (Jeri) discussed the body positivity movement, including the movement in the media, as well as criticisms and strong points of the movement. We also talked about eating disorders and women in the media. […]

During this show, Jen and I discussed spooky places in Washington, including the Campbell House Museum in Spokane and the Maryhill Museum of Art, which was influenced by several dynamic women. We also discussed some new popular TV shows (Luke Cage), the Jessica Jones comic book series, and Bigfoot sightings around the state. […]

This was our Fall Fund Drive Show. Jen, guest host Megan, and Jesse from the Science of Poverty focused primarily on why Community Radio is important and why we talk about feminism. […]

On this show we talked about a variety of topics, including feminist-friendly comedy, the book Furiously Happy by Jenny Lawson, and online harassment. […]

For this show we focused largely on women in books, including authors, characters, and women who write about books. We talked about women characters in the Lord of the Rings series and the Hairpin website. We also touched on women’s part in the history of Labor Day. […]

Today’s show focused on creepy music, primarily by women artists. We talked about the various musicians featured, and also talked about some Halloween-themed books and movies from a feminist perspective. We also spoke about recent events in the news, including Donald Trump’s recent comments regarding women. […]

During this show, I had two guests, Taylor Birdtail and Jaclyn Archer, come on the show from Washington CAN! to discuss their upcoming movement for gender pay equity. This included a discussion of the kickoff event on August 22, 2016, and a discussion of the reasons that gender pay equity is important. […]

During this show, Jen and I talked about awesome current feminists, such as the recent Rio Olympians, Ann Friedman who popularized “the Shine Theory,” and Judge Amber Wolf. We also talked about opportunities for women to support one another in the workplace. […]

Today’s show focused on a variety of topics related to feminism, including the recent Women’s Summit in Washington DC, the recent closing of The Toast website, alternative wedding rituals, and history of abortion laws in the U.S., especially as outlined in the book “Dr. Mutter’s Marvels.” We also reviewed Game of Thrones from a feminist […] […]

Following the shooting at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, we talked about reactions from pro-LGBT groups and artists. We spent some time talking about the book “Gay Berlin” and connections to current LGBT issues. We also talked about World Refugee Day and reviewed some feminist (and not-so-feminist) themes in popular movies. […]

This rebroadcast focused on the portrayal of emotional abuse on recent television shows, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and self-care. We also reviewed a local feminist punk concert. […]

Today’s show focused on a variety of current issues in media and the news as they relate to various intersections of feminism. We talked about the positive aspects of Pokemon Go, including potential mental health benefits. We reviewed the recent Ghostbusters in light of sexist and racist commentary on the movie and its stars. Guest […] […]

During this show, Jen and I discussed a variety of topics, but mainly focused on the upcoming Rio olympics, women’s sports news, and the recent tragedies in the USA regarding the police and black citizens. We discussed the importance of the BLM movement. […]

Today our show celebrated Pride, along with the co-hosts of our station’s previous feminist music show. We talked about the history of local and national Pride celebrations, as well as our personal experiences with Pride. We also talked about the dismissal of millennial culture as well as various media from a feminist perspective. […]

Today the main theme of the show was the current state of sex education in the U.S., the need for comprehensive sex ed that includes teaching consent and a perspective of sex positivity. We talked about the recent lenient sentencing of the Stanford rape perpetrator. We also touched on some current feminist musicians and highlighted […] […]

On this episode, Jen and I interviewed Lucas Leek, a member of the Spokane SAFE Alliance. We discussed the terrible anti-transgender bathroom bill being introduced in Washington, the far reaching impacts it will have should it become law, and ways to fight against it. […]

During this show, Jen and I discussed the image of the crone/old woman in literature, some of the superstitions surrounding Friday the 13th, and some of the psychology around horror and why people enjoy the genre. […]

On this show we briefly reviewed Beyonce’s “Lemonade” and talked about the concept of women’s emotional labor. We also talked about the untimely death of Prince and remembered what his life and music meant to us and others who don’t conform to societal norms. […]

During this episode, Jen and I talked about the tradition of brunch on Mother’s Day (as it relates to feminist/suffragist history) and spoke about cultural appropriation- what it is, how to avoid it, how to appreciate cultures in a respectful way, etc. We also talked about the history of Cinco de Mayo and respectful and […] […]

This show focused on the intersection of nerd culture and feminism as they relate to gaming, most notably role-playing games. We reviewed Jen and her guest’s recent visit to Emerald City Comicon and talked about feminism-focused panels and cosplay that we saw there. […]

During this show, Jen and I had on three guest students from EWU- Jaclyn Archer, Janie Wright, and Virginia Morales. They spoke about their experiences as students of color at EWU and the need for a multicultural center. We spoke specifically about what had been done so far in terms of discussions with the administration […] […]

During this show, special guest Megan and I (Jeri) discussed the body positivity movement, including the movement in the media, as well as criticisms and strong points of the movement. We also talked about eating disorders and women in the media. […]

This show featured the Director of Advocacy and Prevention from Lutheran Community Services NW, a local sexual assault response center. We spoke together about Sexual Assault Awareness Month, which takes place in April, and discussed issues related to responding appropriately to survivors of sexual violence as well as upcoming community events related to the month. […]

During this show, which was a rebroadcast originally aired in March 2015, we discussed a variety of news. We especially concentrated on the use of IUD jewelry in Colorado used to encourage discussion around IUDs and birth control in the state, and we also discussed American’s woefully lacking maternity leave policies and the issues inherent […] […]

This show continued discussion on modern issues around menstruation, specifically alternative menstrual products and accessibility of menstrual products for low-income and homeless women. […]

In this episode of F Yes!, we broadcasted live from the International Womens Day event at Riverside Place. We talked with various activists in the community about feminism and their definitions of feminism, and spoke about Loretta Ross, the keynote speaker. […]

In this episode of FYes! we chatted about sexism inherent in politics, especially as it relates to Hillary Clinton and her campaign. We also talked about new restrictive abortion laws and the anti-GLBT bill in North Carolina. […]

During this show, we raised awareness regarding the Spring Fund Drive and asked people to call in with donations to support KYRS. […]

In this episode, we discussed a grab bag of items but especially focused on the topic of menstruation. We talked about Kate Beaton’s comic collection, specifically her series called ‘straw feminists’, PJ Harvey, taxes on female hygiene products, women’s access to feminine hygiene products, and the history of the tampon. […]

This show focused largely on Valentine’s-Day related subjects. We discussed the history of Valentine’s Day as well as some Valentine’s Day alternative such as Galentine’s Day, a day celebrating female friendships. We also talked about the history of “vinegar valentines” and the songwriter Diane Warren. […]

A representative from the Northwest Fair Housing Alliance came on the show to speak about resources available to people who may have experienced housing discrimination. The cohosts also talked about women, activism, and self-care. […]

During this show, Jen and I discussed Ke$ha’s sexual assault lawsuit against her producer, the CDC infographic about women and alcohol, St. Brigid and the history/meaning surrounding her, and different goddesses symbolizing spring and rebirth around the world. […]

In this episode, Jen and I discussed the ways that Alan Rickman and David Bowie shaped our lives and their personal politics regarding gender, racial equality, and their artistry. […]

This show highlighted current feminist news and interest items. We began by talking about women in gaming and comics and ways for women to carve out their own spaces. We reviewed recent statistics regarding campus sexual assault and victim blaming, as well as the recent anniversary of Roe V. Wade. […]

During this show we had a representative from Spokane-Area NOW as a guest. We spoke to her about NOW’s recent ethics complaint against the Spokane mayor.  Following this segment we focused on a few different issues, including issues regarding sexual harassment in general, as well as a couple feminism-focused horror movie reviews. […]

This 2015 Year in Review show included some of the top feminist news items of the year, including feminist-identified presidential candidates, Same-Sex Marriage, Women’s Soccer, and notable passings, as well as some of our favorite music and concert reviews. […]

For this show we focused on representation of women and minoritzed groups in film, both in front of and behind the cameras. We gave recent examples of movies, such as the new Star Wars installment, that include diverse casting. We also talked about the new chapter of the National Organization for Women that has started […] […]

This show consisted of a Feminist Grab Bag, including the portrayal of emotional abuse on recent television shows, Seasonal Affective Disorder, and self-care. We also reviewed a recent feminist punk concert. […]

A solo show by one of our hosts, this show focused on holiday commercialism and alternatives to it.  Topics included Black Friday, recent Black Friday protests, movements to counter Black Friday such as Buy Nothing Day and Giving Tuesday. […]

On this show, Jen and I talked about S.A.D., seasonal depression, mental health care during the holidays, and how to help yourself out if you are feeling down. […]

On this show Jen and I discussed local feminist bands, their histories, and their goals/ideas. We also played a healthy selection of them. […]

A Feminist Grab Bag, this show focused on some feminist-themed novels, recent issues having to do with politics, consumerism, and feminist criticism, and beauty pageants for older women. […]

This pre-recorded show was a grab bag of sorts, themed around Halloween. We talked about local places that are purported to be haunted, as well as some feminist issues having to do with the holiday such as sexualized children’s costumes. […]

On this episode, Jen and I interviewed Amanda Mansfield, president of the local Spokane NOW chapter. We discussed the goals for NOW and how people could join. We also read gothic poetry by women with guests Dave and Ken, including works by Edna St. Vincent Millay and Emily Dickinson. […]

On this show, Jen and I discussed recent news surrounding Planned Parenthood and reproductive justice, as well as banned books. Our discussion included noting our favorite banned books. […]

Jen and I discussed the necessity of KYRS in the Spokane community, why we got involved ourselves, and encouraged people to call in and donate. […]

We discussed the effects of moral panics throughout history. We touched on witch-hunts while discussing the film Haxan, and focused a large part of the show on the Satanic Panic of the 1980’s. We talked about legal and social ramifications of the panic, as well as the effect on the image of psychotherapy as it relates […] […]

As part of our show’s yearly October Halloween-themed series we explored death: Overcoming the fear of death, alternative options for burial/memorial plans, and organ and body donation. […]

This show focused on developments in comics and graphic novels as related to women and underrepresented groups. […]

Today we reviewed topics under the theme “Summer Reading.” We discussed the results of this year’s Hugo Awards, including the political issues that came with this year’s nominations. We also reviewed books we have read this summer, including We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson and Down the Rabbit Hole by Holly […] […]

This show included a review of a Women’s History class the co-hosts recently taught, focusing on women innovators and inventors. […]

For this show we focused on issues of body shaming and food shaming, as well as ways to work toward body acceptance. […]

A rebroadcast of a show from 2014 in which we discuss some favorite feminists musicians. […]

This show focused on the history of women’s history: How it has developed, the influence of historians such as Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, and how women have been represented throughout  history. […]

In this episode, Jen and I talked about the civil rights movement and the documentary Black Power Mixtape. We also discussed the lowering of the Confederate flag in SC and another documentary about women’s issues around the world called Half the Sky. […]

In this re-broadcast we discussed nerd culture through the lens of feminism, including video games and DnD. […]

In this show we had guest Ken Hannahs on who is a self-taught baseball enthusiast and has been following the draft carefully. We discussed women in baseball and other popular sports. […]

In this episode we talked about Spokane’s Pride celebration (that took place that same day) and interviewed Dr. Kolts, a professor at EWU, about compassion towards others, the self, and how to be a feminist father. […]

In this show, we talked about some of our experiences watching movies pertaining to feminism or that featured twists on the usual female characters, including 9 to 5, the Mad Max series, and Fried Green Tomatoes. […]

This week we talked about women in politics, specifically highlighting under-representation of women in U.S. politics and sexism in political reporting. […]

Today’s show focused on a variety of current feminist news and issues, including book reviews of Smoke Gets in Your Eyes (Doughty, 2014) and Bad Feminist (Gay, 2014). We discussed the recent news that some health insurance companies have been flouting the Affordable Care Act’s rules surrounding birth control costs and Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s recent […] […]

In this show I chatted with guest Ken Hannahs (who has a background as a video games enthusiast and games journalist) about the way that  women have been historically portrayed in video games and how this has changed over time- for better or for worse. […]

For this show we focused on nuns, including prominent nuns in history, nuns who work for social justice, and local Christian and Buddhist convents. We also briefly discussed Fun Home: The Musical, Riot Grrrl Day, and Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.  […]

On this show we talked about a variety of current women’s issues, including maternity leave and contraception access. […]

During this show we interviewed Mabel Elsom, local anti-human trafficking coordinator at Lutheran Community Services NW. We talked about  “The Long Night,”  a documentary highlighting the stories of Seattle trafficking victims and their families, as well as the problem of human trafficking in general. […]

We discussed current issues in the news that are related to feminism, including a recent study on spousal abuse and cyberbullying, highlighting a recent talk given by Monica Lewinsky. […]

This was the second hour of a two-hour show we did with Taylor Weech of Praxis and Kelly Rae Matthews of the Spokane Feminist Forum. We talked about the movie “She’s Beautiful When She’s Angry” and discussed feminist history and our favorite feminists. […]

On this show, we talked about how KYRS is an asset in the community and asked people for their donations. […]

We discussed prominent modern women artists, including artists who have been important to feminism. We also spoke about the recent death of Leonard Nimoy and talked about his artistic endeavors and humanitarian efforts. […]

This show focused on the origins of Valentine’s Day, the issues revolving around the intensely popular 50 Shades of Grey, and tips for healthy relationships from the mind of psychologist  John Gottmann. […]

A grab bag of current feminist news and an interview  with community organizers from the local Planned Parenthood. […]

A discussion of the current state of feminism in Sci-Fi and Fantasy Media […]

A Discussion of womens’ role and representation in sports fandom. […]

This show was all about male allies and how to become male allies. […]

This show was all about resolutions, re-framing failure, and feminist hopes for 2015. […]

A review of positive self-care methods, in light of recent tragedies around the country and world. […]

A review of news stories and music from 2014. […]