Pretty Furious Deep Dive: Beyoncé, Feminism, & Politics

Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett just saw the Cowboy Carter Tour, and it was epic. Co-hosts Maggie and Mallory do an approachable deep-dive on Beyonce’s career through the lens of feminism, politics, and their respective experiences seeing in-person and live over the years. 00:00 Beyoncé: The Intersection of Feminism, Politics, and Stardom04:55 Concert Experiences and Performers10:24 Beyoncé's Political Engagement and Activism15:59 Evolution of Beyoncé's Music and Message23:19 Cultural Significance and Historical Context in Beyoncé's Work27:28 The Cultural Impact of Black Artists28:39 Personal Encounters with Beyoncé30:37 Beyoncé's Resilience and Public Image34:32 The Dynamics of Beyoncé and Jay-Z's Relationship37:27 Critiques of Celebrity Wealth48:55 The Ethics of Billionaire Status*This episode was recorded on May 17, 2025, and aired on May 19, 2025.Pretty Furious Pod is hosted by Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett and Mallory Hagan. Our mission is to validate women, challenge societal norms, and drive conversation about newsworthy topics plaguing the modern woman’s world. Through impactful conversations and humor, we aim to inspire our audience to use the most powerful force in the world to drive meaningful change: their fury.Follow us or send guest/topic suggestions @PrettyFuriousPod on TikTok, Instagram, Substack, and YouTube. Visit our website at www.PrettyFurious.com.This Week’s Product Mentions:Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Hydrating Foundation Stick:https://www.sephora.com/product/charlotte-tilbury-unreal-skin-sheer-glow-tint-hydrating-foundation-stick-P511699?country_switch=us&lang=en&skuId=2765741&om_mmc=ppc-GG_17789371101___2765741__9022112_c&country_switch=us&lang=en&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=17790677989&gbraid=0AAAAADnIXb10ttlij2-kBKq9sl5x0oKqE&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiqbBBhCAARIsAJSfZkb_w34vkHGEYFCGH1nOLgPJaeidyZJ6dMLdamU-nRQ-viJXdIt7J8EaAhd0EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.dsMCo Beauty Lip Mask:https://www.target.com/p/mcobeauty-overnight-lip-mask-vanilla-0-7oz/-/A-92704793?sid=&TCID=PDS-209738089&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=209738089&gbraid=0AAAAAD-5dfYq48jKnK_Ow4e5AJCEfp9M3&gclid=Cj0KCQjwiqbBBhCAARIsAJSfZkYQ99FTu-10nFC29aYiZOr2Spqx3wNswoYVgJAgPEEbCmYa2ap6HUwaAt_REALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit prettyfuriouspod.substack.com/subscribe