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5 Conversational Strategies I’ve Learned From Marc Maron

1. If you want vulnerability and honesty from the other person, YOU have to be honest and vulnerable. This is probably the singular reason WTF has been so wildly successful: the interviews/conversations are beautifully real and raw and honest. Guests reveal secrets, fears, and sadness. They open up about tough topics, often prefacing with, “I’ve never talked about this publicly before.” Marc draws out that raw honesty because he’s willing to be raw and honest himself.

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The Sexist Politics Of Horse Racing

Horse racing allows women to compete against each other without regard to their gender. Why, then, are there so few female jockeys?

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The Sexist Politics Of Horse Racing

Horse racing allows women to compete against each other without regard to their gender. Why, then, are there so few female jockeys?

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When Wrestling Is An Act Of Feminist Rebellion

The world of women’s wrestling operates by its own particular standards of objectification, equality, and the glass ceiling.

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When Wrestling Is An Act Of Feminist Rebellion

The world of women’s wrestling operates by its own particular standards of objectification, equality, and the glass ceiling.

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New Technology, Same Old Misogyny

We need to talk about online misogyny within a wider cultural context of woman-hating.

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New Technology, Same Old Misogyny

We need to talk about online misogyny within a wider cultural context of woman-hating.

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A "Fat" Woman Responds To Her Body-Shaming Trolls

Actually, no, I'm not a gluttonous moron.

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