Intersectional Or Irrelevant

This week on The Audaci-Tea Podcast, your hosts Lisa, Sovereign, and Gwen take Tea Time to unpack the increasingly volatile political climate in the United States. From ICE raids and the militarization of Los Angeles, we’re breaking down the signs of authoritarianism currently taking place in America. In our main discussion, we dig into the importance of intersectionality in modern feminism, discuss how assimilation and white feminism leave too many women behind, and spotlight how real solidarity across marginalized groups is the key to survival in a patriarchal society. Finally, we review the Anna Kendrick-directed thriller Woman of the Hour and explore how it both reflects and details the real-life dangers of male privilege and violence against women.   🎧 This episode is your reminder: Real feminism includes all women.   🎙️ Topics Discussed: * The rise of fascism and the myth of American exceptionalism * ICE raids, immigrant scapegoating, and due process * Why intersectionality matters in modern feminism * Political violence against marginalized communities * Film review: Woman of the Hour and male entitlement   ✨ Links and Resources Mentioned: What To Know About ‘No Kings’ Protests Against Trump’s Policies https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/what-to-know-about-no-kings-protests-against-trumps-policies People In America Shall Not Be Deported Without Due Process https://constitution.congress.gov/browse/essay/artI-S8-C18-8-7-2/ALDE_00001262/ ‘Snatching off the streets’: ICE targets churches, car washes and workplaces https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/12/los-angeles-ice-raids Texas Was Annexed Into The US From Mexico in 1845 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texas_annexation The Trump Family’s Immigrant Story https://www.history.com/articles/donald-trump-father-mother-ancestry Melania Trump on the Harsh Immigration System https://www.cbsnews.com/news/melania-trump-immigration-process-harsh-realities/ Trump Administration Pauses Immigration Raids https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/trump-administration-pauses-immigration-raids-on-farms-hotels-and-restaurants Minnesota Shooting Suspect Had Hit List of 45 Democrats https://www.npr.org/2025/06/16/nx-s1-5433748/minnesota-shooting-suspect-vance-boelter-arrested-melissa-hortman-john-hoffman Brooklyn Woman Says Man Posed As ICE Agent Before Attempted Rape https://abc7ny.com/post/brooklyn-attempted-rape-woman-says-man-posed-ice-agent-before-attempting-sexually-assault-heights/15897592/ LA Troops and Marines Report Low Morale Amid Domestic Deployment https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/12/los-angeles-national-guard-troops-marines-morale Trump Vows to Indemnify Police https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/12/23/trump-police-indemnify-qualified-immunity/ New VA Rules Allow Doctors to Refuse Treatment Based on Politics https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/jun/16/va-doctors-refuse-treat-patients All About No Kings https://www.nokings.org Lawsuit Over Kamala Harris Getting Zero Votes in NY Moves Forward https://www.latintimes.com/lawsuit-challenging-2024-election-results-moves-forward-after-kamala-harris-received-zero-votes-584787   📚 This Week’s Recommendation: No Human Involved (Documentary) https://vimeo.com/ondemand/nohumaninvolved   💌 Join the Conversation: Got questions or wild stories to share? 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