• We read stereotypes about Americans, Democrats, and Republicans

• Alex tells us about how the American voting system works and disparities in the health care for minorities in America

• We talk about the realities of voting and how to use your voting voice to vote for women’s and minority rights in the lead up to the 2020 election

In light of the upcoming US Presidential election, we welcome our first American guest, Alex Turner, a dear friend of Honey's and a passionate activist. To open the episode we play another game of Stereotypes, where we discuss your views on Americans, Republicans, and Democrats.

Alex later breaks down how the voting system works in America and deconstructs why it's so important for everyone to get out and vote for Biden in the 2020 election. Alex informs us of the harsh truths about the impact of Trump's administration and the potential damage it could further have on women and minorities should he be re-elected. Alex highlights that people, and particularly women, of colour are adversely affected by climate change and prejudices in the healthcare and justice systems.

Then, we dive deeper into the history of discrimination that women, particularly women of colour, face in terms of the healthcare that is accessible to them and the rights that women have (or too often don't have) over their own bodies. Ultimately, we inform people of the reality of their vote and its impacts on individuals' lives. We want to remind people that there is hope for change, but there is work to be done to get there. And just because this is happening in the US and not where you live, beware, because it very quickly could be happening to you, where you live. If a man like Trump can be President, anything can happen.

Go out and vote like your life depends on it! Vote for minority rights, and vote for your own freedoms!

“It's important for us to just keep on calling it out: calling out what is wrong and what is right and keep on putting out those important facts, keep on telling women's stories that are being hushed and pushed aside”

Don't forget to vote!

#Biden2020

Special mentions in this episode: New Books in Gender Studies, ep.98: 'Michele Goodwin: "Policing the Womb: Invisible Women and the Criminalization of Motherhood"'.

You can find Alex on Instagram @al.williams.turner