Beste White Women podcaster (2025)

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268: How We Can Fight Book Bans in 2025 43:38

2d ago43:38

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Between the time when we recorded this episode and this introduction, so many of our learning institutions, including the Department of Education and the Institute of Museum and Library Services, are being systematically or haphazardly dismantled at the whim of our current President(s). This may send us into a spiral of despair - or, may even freez…

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Helen Golay & Olga Rutterschmidt: “The Black Widow Trial” | S5 E5 25:11

6d ago25:11

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Fred Downie, the elderly man who’d moved to Southern California to live out the rest of his years under the care of Helen Golay and Olga Rutterschmidt, had died under mysterious circumstances. Even so, his death was ruled an accident and there was nothing to stop a man from giving his fortune away. Although Fred’s case was off the table, in March 2…

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Episode 30 | Speaking equitably with confidence 1:22:38

7d ago1:22:38

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In this conversation, Daniella and Rebecca delve into the complexities of cult dynamics, particularly focusing on the Nation of Islam. They explore personal experiences with cults, the intersection of race and cults, and the societal responses to these groups. The discussion highlights the role of white women in these conversations, the importance …

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Presenting: KILLER MINDS 11:39

10d ago11:39

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Formerly known as Mind of A Serial Killer, Killer Minds takes you deep into the psychology of history’s most chilling murderers—from infamous serial killers to ruthless cult leaders, deadly exes, and terrifying spree killers. Every Monday and Thursday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, blend grip…

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Episode 29 | Faces on mountains and people in streets 1:33:22

14d ago1:33:22

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In this conversation, Daniella and Rebecca explore various themes including creativity during the COVID pandemic, the rehumanization of historical figures, the dynamics of cults and community, the complexities of whiteness and feminism, parenting approaches, and the military's cult-like nature. They also discuss cultural perspectives on purity, tra…

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Helen Golay & Olga Rutterschmidt: “Black Widows” | S5 E4 23:12

14d ago23:12

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Following their 2006 arrest for mail and wire fraud, the LAPD and the FBI continued trying to build a murder case against Helen Golay and Olga Rutterschmidt. They’d found some evidence during raids on the women’s homes, but everything collected up until that point still wasn’t enough to build a murder case. The FBI continued trying to find anything…

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267: Don’t Let Yourself Be Gaslit By Our Two Presidents 29:44

16d ago29:44

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Gaslighting. Gaslighting is a form of psychological abuse that involves manipulating someone into questioning their sanity, memories, or perception of reality. Sounds horrible right? An example of this: a person or institution may say that an activist campaigning for change is irrational or “crazy,” or they may deny biases if someone confronts them…

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Helen Golay & Olga Rutterschmidt: “Fractured Friendship” | S5 E3 28:54

21d ago28:54

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In 2006, over a year after unhoused man Kenneth McDavid was found run down in a back alley in Westwood, California, insurance investigator Ed Webster had unearthed some interesting information. Ed brought his investigation findings to the LAPD, who began surveilling Helen Golay and Olga Rutterschmidt. Soon, the FBI was brought in. They summoned the…

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Episode 28 | Appropriation or Appropriate 1:30:28

21d ago1:30:28

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This conversation explores the intersections of capitalism, cultural identity, and the dynamics of power in relationships. The speakers discuss the gig economy as a potential alternative to traditional capitalism, the complexities of cultural appropriation, and the challenges of navigating identity as white individuals in diverse cultural spaces. T…

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Episode 27 | The "Making" Money Myth 1:27:04

28d ago1:27:04

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In this conversation, Daniella and Rebecca explore the intersection of music, cult experiences, and cultural identity. They discuss how growing up in a cult influenced their music preferences, particularly the emotional suppression associated with it. The conversation delves into the complexities of cultural appropriation in the music industry, the…

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Helen Golay & Olga Rutterschmidt: “New Targets” | S5 E2 30:30

28d ago30:30

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In 2002, Helen Golay and Olga Rutterschmidt were riding high following their first successful life insurance scam. Before the women set their sights on their next victim, Kenneth McDavid, there was another scheme brewing. This one, developing across the country, and involving an elderly man named Fred Downie. At 96-years-old, this widowed New Engla…

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266: In Support of Transgender Lives with Schuyler Bailar 47:23

1M ago47:23

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In the United States, there are an estimated 1.6 million people who identify as transgender, which is about 0.6% of the population ages 13 and older. It’s about the equivalent of the population of Phoenix, Arizona; it’s just about how many people said on the US Census in 2021 that they are Japanese. Of course this population matters – AND, it’s not…

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Helen Golay & Olga Rutterschmidt: “Friends Who Fraud Together” | S5 E1 33:53

1M ago33:53

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On June 21, 2005, a 50-year-old unhoused man named Kenneth McDavid was left for dead in a back alley just off of Westwood Boulevard in Los Angeles. Police believed that he’d been the victim of a hit-and-run. After a distant female cousin came forth claiming to be Kenneth’s only living relative, the case was closed and the cause of death was listed …

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Episode 26 | You Don't Have to "Get" Kendrick Lamar 1:29:21

1M ago1:29:21

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This conversation explores the cultural significance of Kendrick Lamar's Super Bowl performance, delving into themes of resistance, identity, and the complexities of race and gender in America. The speakers discuss the symbolism in music and dance as forms of cultural expression and resistance, the role of white women in social change, and the impo…

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Episode 25 | Quit Playing Monopoly 1:27:02

1M ago1:27:02

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In this conversation, Rebecca and Daniella explore themes of empowerment, self-expression, and the societal narratives that shape our identities. They discuss the impact of fashion on self-perception, the dangers of conspiracy theories, and the importance of community and networking. The conversation also delves into the dynamics of motherhood, par…

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Samantha Azzopardi: “The Last Scam, for Now” | S4 E5 29:04

1M ago29:04

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A few months after Samantha Azzopardi was sentenced to three years of Community Corrections Order following her latest fake identity scam, where she claimed to be a pregnant 15-year-old victim of sexual abuse, she answered an advertisement placed by a lawyer in Sydney named Theresa Power. Theresa needed a nanny for her young daughter and “Maya Mali…

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265: The United States Should Focus On Equality, with Steve Phillips 51:48

1M ago51:48

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We need to be honest about our nation’s history - that we’ve always been a divided nation - if we’re going to be able to strengthen and maximize the full power and potential of our nation. What’s that nation we want to move towards? One dedicated to the proposition of equality. That’s the clear, fresh vision that our guest today, Steve Phillips, wr…

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Episode 24 | Grindset is Gross 1:25:49

2M ago1:25:49

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In this conversation, Daniella and Rebecca explore the complexities of living in a society influenced by Donald Trump, the rise of online cultures, and the misogyny that permeates social interactions. They discuss the role of white women in society, the importance of community and self-care, and the impact of societal expectations on individual ide…

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Samantha Azzopardi: "Using Kids for Cons" | S4 E4 32:39

2M ago32:39

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Samantha Azzopardi’s latest alias, a 13-year-old named Harper Hart, had convinced a foster family to take her in while living in Sydney. But, “Harper’s” stories of being in the witness protection program alerted officials, who then sought to confirm her identity. For weeks, they found nothing and Harper remained silent. Then, a colleague at the pol…

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Samantha Azzopardi: “Faux Pair” | S4 E3 38:41

2M ago38:41

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Samantha Azzopardi had been living under the alias “Emily,” a 14-year-old gymnast from Russia, when she convinced her friend Hope’s family to adopt her. In this instance, however, her story got much darker than anything else Samantha had ever presented. According to Hope, Emily claimed that she was severely traumatized by a murder-suicide in her fa…

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Episode 23 | Hillmantok University 1:24:27

2M ago1:24:27

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This conversation delves into the complexities of therapy, race, and community dynamics, particularly focusing on the experiences of individuals navigating these spaces. The speakers discuss the challenges of finding appropriate therapeutic support, the importance of community in healing, and the role of white women in social movements. They also e…

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264: Trump 2.0: What This Might Mean For Women, Parents, And All of Us 37:29

2M ago37:29

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Since every day since Trump’s second inauguration has likely brought a fresh onslaught of possibilities that range from the incomprehensibly absurd to those that actively promote authoritarianism and slash away at our fundamental rights, it’s also important to cut through the noise and figure out: what does this mean for us? Today, we’re touching o…

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Episode 22 | Treat Yourself 1:26:26

2M ago1:26:26

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This conversation explores the themes of adulthood, personal choices, loyalty, community, and the complexities of societal structures. The speakers discuss the importance of treating oneself, the challenges of loyalty in organizations, the individuality within the military, and the role of nonprofits in addressing societal issues. They also delve i…

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Samantha Azzopardi: “The Grifter Goes to Church” | S4 E2 32:48

2M ago32:48

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When a young girl was found distraught and non-communicative in the streets of Dublin in 2013, it kicked off one of Ireland’s biggest mysteries. After the Dublin police had exhausted all of their options, they got permission to release a photo of the girl to the media in hopes of finding out her true identity. When Garda eventually did, they discov…

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Introducing: "Mind of a Serial Killer " 6:23

2M ago6:23

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What makes a serial killer? Mind of a Serial Killer takes you deep into the twisted minds of history’s most notorious serial killers. Every Monday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, combines gripping true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis to answer the question - what makes a …

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Episode 21 | Cult Baby Musical Concept 1:20:27

2M ago1:20:27

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In this conversation, Rebecca and Daniella explore the intersection of creativity, personal identity, and societal structures. They discuss the emotional connections formed through creative projects, the development of Daniella's musical 'Uncultured', and the themes of gender and power dynamics within it. The conversation also delves into the impor…

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Samantha Azzopardi: “The GPO Girl” | S4 E1 26:34

2M ago26:34

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In October 2013, two police officers in Dublin, Ireland came across a disheveled, emaciated and distressed teenage girl wandering around by herself outside the General Post Office. She was unable to speak, using only primitive sign language to show her age. From what the officers could translate, the girl indicated that she was 14-years-old. Child …

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263: How Are You Trump-Proofing Your Life? 28:56

2M ago28:56

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We’ve arrived in 2025, and assuming President-Elect Trump is inaugurated, this means he will be the first president to take office convicted of felony crimes. And since we know that an organization’s tone is often set by its leadership, we can’t help wondering: how will we see Trump’s leadership impact the culture of the United States, and how will…

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Episode 20 | Deconstructing Phrases and Idioms 1:12:14

3M ago1:12:14

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In this conversation, Daniella and Rebecca explore the complexities of race, privilege, and the language we use to discuss these topics. They delve into the implications of comfort and consent in conversations about race, the military's perspective on colorblindness, and the concept of privilege through the lens of games like Monopoly. The discussi…

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"The Heiress Who Hu$tled Hollywood” 1:55:15

3M ago1:55:15

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While Jami takes time off from recording Dirty Money Moves during the Holidays, we’re releasing an episode of her other podcast, Lipstick & Lies. In this episode of Lipstick & Lies, Jami walks co-host Melissa Moore through the topic of our very first season of Dirty Money Moves, the case of Mary Carole McDonnell -“The Heiress Who Hu$tled Hollywood…

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262: Farewell 2024, Hello 2025 23:13

3M ago23:13

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Tomorrow, we’ll be wishing our loved ones “akemashite omedetou gozaimasu” - or, Happy New Year, in Japanese. If you’re a long-time listener, you know that DEI work (or whatever we’ll be calling it going forward) is personal to us. We’re both the daughters of a Japanese immigrant parent and a white American parent each; the ideas of multiculturalism…

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"Hollywood Ending?" | S3.5 E4 28:32

3M ago28:32

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It’s been over two years since Elisabeth Finch took her leave of absence from the “Grey’s Anatomy” writer’s room. Once she realized she wouldn’t be getting rehired, and that her web of lies had spun violently out of control, she returned to the same Arizona treatment center where she first met her now ex-wife Jennifer Beyer. Over six months after r…

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"Beyer’s Remorse" | S3.5 E3 34:53

3M ago34:53

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“Grey’s Anatomy” star writer and producer Elisabeth Finch was just confronted by her new wife, Jennifer Beyer, about her supposed cancer claims. A former registered nurse, Jennifer noticed that Elisabeth didn’t seem to have a port scar for chemotherapy treatments. She’d seen photos of Elisabeth during chemotherapy with a bald head, but also with fu…

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261: How I Stopped Being a Model Minority, with Anne Anlin Cheng 52:37

3M ago52:37

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Today’s episode seems to be addressing this question: does politics show up in our everyday lives? Maybe even in our most intimate relationships? And while a lot of folks may be saying politics doesn’t impact me, I don’t do politics… we think the actual answer for most of us in this country is a resounding YES (in fact, we’ve recorded whole episode…

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Episode 19 | Wicked takes on Wicked 1:15:39

4M ago1:15:39

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In this conversation, the speakers explore the themes of race, identity, and representation through the lens of the musical Wicked. They discuss the implications of casting choices, the critique of whiteness, and the importance of diverse narratives in art and media. The conversation emphasizes the need for allyship and understanding different pers…

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"Jo Mama" | S3.5 E2 36:02

4M ago36:02

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“Grey’s Anatomy” star writer and producer Elisabeth Finch was apparently going through a lot in the middle of 2019. She remained on top at Grey’s, becoming the de facto writer for any episode dealing with cancer as a subject matter, but she just couldn’t seem to catch a break in her personal life. She claimed she’d lost a kidney to cancer and said …

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Episode 18 | Black Privilege? 1:17:01

4M ago1:17:01

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In this conversation, the speakers explore the complexities of privilege, race, and social justice. They discuss how children perceive privilege, the importance of redefining terms like 'white privilege', and the role of community in addressing racism. The conversation also touches on the intersection of feminism and race, the challenges of critiqu…

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"Grey's Anatomy Grifter" | S3.5 E1 43:29

4M ago43:29

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Hollywood writer and TV producer Elisabeth Finch seemed to have it all. After breaking through as a staff writer on the shows “True Blood” and “The Vampire Diaries” at a fairly young age, she was hired at her favorite TV show “Grey's Anatomy.” She got the gig after Shonda Rhimes was handed an article that Elisabeth had written for Elle Magazine abo…

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260: The Anti-Ableist Manifesto, with Tiffany Yu 35:53

4M ago35:53

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There are SO many insightful conversations and incredible stories we’ve shared on this show, and this one was yet another example of one where we went in thinking one thing, and came out thinking another. Because we’ll be talking with an incredible advocate about ableism and disabilities - a label that, if we aren’t already impacted by it, is a lab…

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Episode 17 | Weaponized Literacy 1:30:12

4M ago1:30:12

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This conversation explores the evolution of reading from a joyful activity to an obligation, the impact of recommended reading lists, and the cultural narratives that shape our understanding of literature. It delves into the role of education in shaping perspectives, the struggle for authenticity in reading, and the arbitrary nature of degrees and …

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S3 E10: “Scam Chat with Drinking the Koolaid” - Part 2 1:01:45

4M ago1:01:45

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In this two-part episode of Dirty Money Moves Jami brings on the hosts of hit podcast, Drinking the Koolaid, Amanda Goodness and Cassidy Liston. The ladies discuss all things scammy, true crime, and reality tv. Cassidy shares her experience eating at Tracii Hustona’s restaurant, Breakfast Bitch while Amanda makes spot-on comparisons between some of…

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