Archive of every public, live text conversation on Tawkers 2012–2022.1,573 conversations.
Katie Klabusich × Anastasia Scangas
Anxiety Talk & Disorder Solidarity
Most of us have issues. Some of them are temporary; some last a lifetime. They shape who we are and how we interact with others. Despite being common, intense stigma pervades our culture & we hide everything from childhood trauma to eating disorders, hoping people will think we're "normal." nnWell, I'm not into that & neither is my co-host, Anastasia! We bonded on twitter during #AnxietyTalk & wondered: what would happen if we had some disorder solidarity around here?? We aim to find out.
May 8, 2014 · 172 visitors
Eric Rosenthal × Jeff Rosenthal
A Waste of Time With ItsTheReal 4
SNOW BUSINESS 101: The importance of rapper Pusha T and the insignificance of everyone else, in a world imagined by Kanye West.
Oct 8, 2013 · 172 visitors
Kelly Carlin × howard bloom
The Sixties & the Lessons for Today
Kelly Tawks with prolific author, visionary and culture shaper Howard Bloom about such questions as, "are there lessons in the sexual revolution and the drug culture? How about adventure? Does it have a role to play in modern society?nnJoin us for a lively conversation about the past and how it can shape the future.
Nov 13, 2013 · 168 visitors
Katie Klabusich × Lauren Rankin
ICYMI Your Selfie is a Cry for Help
According to Jezebel, your penchant for shooting and sharing pics online are a "cry for help" http://ow.ly/r7fKq. I'm bringing in badass intersectional feminist writer Lauren Rankin to discuss why this is problematic. We say, "Selfie Away!!" Read one of my fav pieces from Lauren & join us Tuesday! http://ow.ly/r7gfc
Nov 27, 2013 · 168 visitors
Jeremy Gregg × Jeff Smith
Entrepreneurship...in Prison?
We'll discuss the Prison Entrepreneurship Program, a 10 year-old non-profit based in Houston that has reduced recidivism rates among its graduates 90% below national averages - and produced million-dollar business in the process!
Dec 18, 2013 · 164 visitors
Katie Klabusich × Lindsay Rodriguez
Why Do We Need Abortion Funds?
"The right to choose an abortion is meaningless without access to abortion services," LilithFund.orgn87% of US counties have no abortion provider & 56% of women live in a state "hostile" to abortion. "Choice" is becoming an increasingly name-only term & more patients are turning to their local Abortion Fund.nTexas currently has a section the size of France w/o providers. Lindsay Rodriguez, president of Lilith Fund, is joining me to explain who needs financial help & why they should get it.
Jan 16, 2014 · 164 visitors
Katie Klabusich × Wagatwe Wanjuki
Campus Sexual Assault: It's Personal
"At first I thought that it was my own fault that the school did not care enough to do anything; I wondered if I was a perfect enough victim to warrant any concern.”n1/5 women are assaulted b4 they leave college; despite this epidemic students feel alone & aren't aware that they have recourse under fed law.nTitle IX activist Wagatwe Wanjuki is back w/me to talk a little "101" & share some of her story: http://prospect.org/article/white-house-action-campus-sexual-violence-me-its-personal
Jun 12, 2014 · 151 visitors
Melanie Berliet × Justin Garcia
What Do Women Get From Casual Sex?
So far, the discourse surrounding hookup culture has focused on the fact that young women are embracing casual sex as eagerly as their male peers. But when it comes to sex without strings, are women really equal to men? Research conducted by Evolutionary Biologist Dr. Justin R. Garcia demonstrates that females are twice as likely to climax through sexual activity with a committed partner than during an indiscriminate hookup. So what do women actually gain from the casual sex they're seeking?
Nov 26, 2013 · 151 visitors
Eric Rosenthal × Jeff Rosenthal
A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal XII
Recapping the 2014 Grammys.
Jan 27, 2014 · 150 visitors
C. Brian Smith × Kristin Ciasulli
Hollywood Darling: Kristen Ciasulli
RN you glad you came to this Tawk? C. Brian welcomes Kristin Ciasulli, one of Hollywood's favorite (real-life) nurses, who has worked Level 1 trauma centers across the United States.
Sep 26, 2013 · 148 visitors
Suzanne Whang × RICK SHAPIRO
Mr. I DON'T SHAKE & the One Tit Wonder
Rick Shapiro and Suzanne Whang.. who is more revealing in this session...???
Aug 25, 2013 · 145 visitors
Eric Rosenthal × Jeff Rosenthal
A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal 3
DRAKE DRAKE DRAKE
Sep 24, 2013 · 144 visitors
RICK SHAPIRO × will durst
Talkin' Comedy Day
Rick Shapiro and WIll Durst talk all things comedy, Comedy Day and comedians.. Join in (50% will be in CAPS)...
Sep 1, 2013 · 142 visitors
Jeff Smith × Herbie Gelman
Life as a Poker Pro
What's life like when you make a living playing poker? Is it fun or stressful? Exciting or boring? What kind of toll does it take? We'll talk with an expert who helped bring down one of the world's largest criminal poker rings.
Jan 21, 2014 · 142 visitors
Jordan Birnbaum × Christopher Reid
Kid 'N Play, House Party & Really Tall Hair
MR. REID, I PRESUME?
May 10, 2013 · 141 visitors
Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal × Bryan Woodford
Bryan & Bumble Tawkin'...
I'm closing my eyes & spinning the contact list and saying hello to any names it lands on.... HELLO!!!!! :D
Feb 9, 2015 · 140 visitors
Kelly Carlin × howard bloom
You are Nature's Dream Machine!
How could this mess called humanity actually be the very thing the Universe created to dream itself into a new existence? nnThat and other profound mind blowing thoughts brought to you by Kelly and Howard.
Dec 10, 2013 · 140 visitors
Melanie Berliet × Lauren Frances
Demystifying Courtship & Learning How To Manhandle
Mélanie Berliet speaks with internationally acclaimed "man whisperer," Lauren Frances, about courtship in the modern age. Known for empowering women with her proven dating and mating strategies, Frances will explain how anyone can reboot their romantic life by nurturing the right attitude and mastering the right techniques.
Sep 9, 2013 · 139 visitors
Dennis Romero × Jordan Birnbaum
DJ Steve Aoki, The LA Music Scene
Check 1, 2. Testing.
Mar 15, 2013 · 136 visitors
Conrad Romo × Maggie Rowe
Scientology and Zen
A talk with with Conrad Romo, a former Scientologist for 14 years and a current Zen practitioner also for 14 years. Find out the similarities and differences between Zen Buddhism and Scientology: why Scientologists don't blink and Zen Buddhists do, how it feels to go clear, and what an "end of an endless drug rundown rundown" is (and why it costs $1500 dollars.)
Dec 11, 2013 · 134 visitors
Katie Klabusich × Jessica Luther
Can we end sexual assault in sports?
That's a pretty ambitious question; we can't fully answer it, obviously. But the full spectrum of sexual violence seems to be especially prevalent with players of all ages and levels. The best feminist sports writer around, Jessica Luther, is joining me to talk about current news/trials & how we change the culture!nCheck out her POSITIVE piece from The Nation http://bit.ly/1uIiFyx & cautiously optimistic piece on UT http://bit.ly/1uIiJ1h and join us for the chat! (*trigger warning*)
Aug 27, 2014 · 130 visitors
Kelly Carlin × Rick Overton
Laughing Through the End Times. What?
Howdy all! This is my first time hosting. I hope you all like the petit fours and tea. Just kidding. I have chips and beer.
Jul 18, 2013 · 129 visitors
Jennifer Finnell × Molly Wolfgram
Wine Snobbery for Dummies, Part I
Wine not? Join self-proclaimed professional winos, Jenn Finnell and Molly Wolfgram, as they break the art of "Wine Snobbery" down into easy-to-swallow sips. Wine shouldn't be intimidating; it should be enjoyed! And these ladies intend to bring their love of wine to the masses by making the experience accessible on every level, from instilling a greater understanding of wine's many virtues and quirks, to sharing their favorite, affordable varietals. nnHere's to life!
Jan 23, 2014 · 129 visitors
Katie Klabusich × Leah Torres
How Much Sex Do Women Want?
Women get hit from all sides. We're "supposed" to be sexual, but not too sexual. Then if we don't have a high enough drive, we have “Female Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder.” So, what's the deal?nLeah Torres, an OB/Gyn who's amazing on issues of sexual health at her blog and on Twitter, is joining me to discuss the bogus notion that there is a true "normal" for female sexual desire. Check out her blog at http://leahtorres.com/female-sexuality/ and get in on the discussion!
Dec 10, 2013 · 121 visitors
Katie Klabusich × Leah Torres
"What's Up With the Female Libido?"
There's a widespread misnomer (oh, hi, Big Pharma!) that women can suffer from "hyposexual desire" -- aka, a sub-par libido. Now, we all fluctuate, but pathologizing relationship issues further blames women for all the sex men aren't having….or something like that.nDr. Leah Torres is back with me to dispel some myths. She's a sexual health educator and honest to goodness doctor who's spectacular at communicating to us lay folks. Bring your questions & see ya then!
Jul 1, 2014 · 119 visitors
Jordan Birnbaum × Maggie Rowe
Religion As Comedy : Comedy As Religion
With all due respect to Bill Maher, NOBODY makes fun of religion better than Maggie Rowe. (Turns out the best way to make fun of religion is by taking it completely seriously.) Plus she is at the center of LA's coolest underground comedy scene (that many people regard as their religion). On the subject of religion, Maggie knows what she's Tawking about!
Sep 17, 2013 · 119 visitors
Katie Klabusich × Heather Parker
Navigating Obamacare Misconceptions
"It's terrible!" "It doesn't work!" "It's the end of the world!"nA lot of nonsense has been spouted about the Affordable Care Act and the media hasn't provided much relief. (See MMFA's break down: http://mediamatters.org/blog/2013/10/31/called-on-to-explain-big-story-media-botches-ob/196689)nHeather Parker, an In Person Assister for DC Health Link, one of the state based exchanges set up under the ACA joins me to help dispel the myths about signing up for coverage!
Nov 8, 2013 · 119 visitors
Lee Camp × Ted Alexandro
Comedy & Activism
Well THIS looks awesome.
Jul 15, 2013 · 117 visitors
stephanie mark × Blake Ian
love gluten free and NBA
So I'm at the knick game and this player on the Atlanta Hawks Al Harford is a gluten free NBA all star
Nov 14, 2014 · 114 visitors
Jennifer Finnell × Molly Wolfgram
Wine Snobbery for Dummies, Part III
Palate? Mouthfeel? Finish? What?This week Jenn & Molly lead the Winos in a discussion on wine tasting...during a live wine tasting! Grab a bottle of Rex Goliath Free Range Red (one of our favorite el-cheapo wines) and join us in a toast...to wine!
Feb 6, 2014 · 112 visitors
Katie Klabusich × Kassi Underwood
Say What? Abortion & Empathy
"After I had an abortion, nobody knew what to say to me. Not even Larry, my therapist. Poor Larry..." Kassi Underwood is telling everyone about her abortion experience in order to empower others and break down the shame stigma! Her piece "8 Things NOT To Say To Someone After Abortion" shar.es/9XbLD is the focus of this chat. So join us to ask questions, share your experiences and get some ProTips on being a friend and advocate!
Jan 31, 2014 · 112 visitors
Katie Klabusich × Heather Parker
Stalking: Are You One in Six Women?
6.6 million adults, 1/6 women & 1/19 men, are stalking victims each year in the US. Would you know what to do if you suspected you were being stalked?nnThe awesome Heather Parker is the only person I wanted to chat w/following Stalking Awareness Month. (more info: http://stalkingawarenessmonth.org/ ) As a stalking victim & survivor, attorney, activist & self-taught know-it-all, she's joining me to answer questions on how to be your own best advocate. (disclaimer: advice not legally binding)
Feb 14, 2014 · 112 visitors
Kayt Sukel × Melanie Berliet
Getting a Grip on Female Pleasure
Hello! Thanks so much for joining us!
Jun 24, 2013 · 111 visitors
Zeke Berzoff-Cohen × Dawnya Johnson
Youth Organizing in the 21st Century
Zeke Cohen is the Executive Director of The Intersection, Dawnya Johnson is one of the groups student leaders. The Intersection , organizing and advocacy to high schoolers from Baltimore. In 2012 The Intersection helped lead a major campaign to pass the MD Dream Act, then in 2013 we helped pass the MD Firearm Safety Act which banned assault weapons. Baltimoreintersection.comnnWe will discuss our work and the role of youth organizing in the era of Obama.
Jan 13, 2014 · 110 visitors
Blake Ian × Kevin Kruse
Employee Engagement For Everyone
A discussion with the NY Times Bestselling Author and keynote speaker Kevin Kruse on the principals and tools covered in his latest book, Employee Engagement for Everyone
Nov 13, 2013 · 109 visitors
Sadaf Fahim × RICK SHAPIRO
I'M ASKING THE QUESTIONS THIS TIME
Sadaf Fahim is a UK-based journalist who asks the probing questions.. ITS MY TURN NOW!
Sep 22, 2013 · 107 visitors
Jordan Birnbaum × Wayne Federman
A Very Federman Tawk
I envy Wayne Federman. The comedian has been in most of my favorite TV shows and films, he tours, he writes, he produces...he pretty much has a perfect life. Let's find out if he thinks my envy is justified, and the best thing about being Wayne Federman.
Sep 10, 2013 · 106 visitors
Katie Klabusich × Nicole Harris
#AnxietyTalk -- Take Three!
Anxiety Tawk is officially a regular thing! nNicole is jumping in to co-host; we're rotating so no one burns out. (If you'd be interested in moderating with me, hit me up on Twitter.) Chat info: "Most of us have issues -- some last a lifetime; some are temporary. Despite being common, intense stigma pervades our culture & we hide everything from childhood trauma to eating disorders, hoping people will think we're normal. This tawk aims to break down that stigma and build community."
Aug 13, 2014 · 104 visitors
Eric Rosenthal × Jeff Rosenthal
A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal VI
The Legacy of 50 Cent.
Oct 29, 2013 · 103 visitors
Kayt Sukel × Melanie Berliet
Marry "Smart"
There are books and articles aplenty about the right strategy to snag a mate. Should you wait for "the one"? Settle for Mr. Right Now while your biological clock is still ticking? Or should you "marry smart" and pair up while young and still in college? Melanie Berliet and Kayt Sukel will talk about the mixed (and somewhat ridiculous) messages women get when it comes to marriage, relationships and happiness.
Apr 9, 2014 · 102 visitors
RICK SHAPIRO × Matt Roper
Where the hell are you?
Matt has been to NY, NJ, spent Thanksgiving with the DeMarzos, now Atlanta and maybe New Orleans.. what is next?? Shapiro is buying a ticket on Monday.
Dec 29, 2013 · 102 visitors
Katie Klabusich × Aaminah Khan
"Labels on my soul: bisexual/queer"
If you don't know Aaminah Khan -- aka @jaythenerdkid -- you might be doing the internet wrong. But it's cool, b/c you're here & you're about to find out why she's awesome.nnShe's the embodiment of intersectional & describes herself this way: "I am Jay, a queer bisexual cis femme. This label on my soul is freeing – it is a license to be myself, unashamedly, whatever that self may be…."nnJoin us to chat about the label queer, why she owns it & why people still seem so unsure what it means.
Apr 15, 2014 · 100 visitors
Katie Klabusich × Leah Torres
Let Me Be Child-Free!
Some of us don't want kids. There -- I said it! Some of us are even sure about this choice. So, why, in a developed country with "the best" healthcare, is it so hard to access optional sterilization?nDr. Leah Torres is joining me again to discuss OB/GYN guidelines, why this request is so challenging to deliver and why the hurtles are problematic and, at times, unhealthy for the patient.
Apr 10, 2014 · 99 visitors
Eric Rosenthal × Jeff Rosenthal
A Waste of Time with ItsTheReal
A conversation about which rappers would make for the best friends and other important questions.
Aug 14, 2013 · 98 visitors
Sami Moody 👀 × Emily Metaxas
Sushi🍣🍱
Let's talk about sushi
Oct 3, 2014 · 96 visitors
Jordan Birnbaum × Allison MacDonald
But There IS No Rehab For Political Junkies...
She's worked for Real Time with Bill Maher, The Huffington Post, and now MSNBC. She learns more by 4 AM than I do all day. Allison MacDonald knows what it means to be a political junkie. So let's try to find out what she knows and we don't, shall we?
Aug 14, 2013 · 95 visitors
Kelly Carlin × Dylan Brody
Art & Entertainment are Two Different Words
Kelly and Dylan are planning on Tawking about their love of language, their belief that great writing can change the world, and the differences between and the necessity for both art and entertainment.
Aug 28, 2013 · 95 visitors
Jordan Birnbaum × Liz Williams
Giving Food Its Due - The SoFAB Institute
When Liz Williams founded the SoFAB Institute, her goal was to celebrate and explore the most universal and enjoyable element of human behavior - eating and drinking. With a physical museum waiting to reopen in its new space, SoFAB has been producing a series of well-received and reviewed events, including roundtable discussions, kitchen-crawls through New Orleans, and "Mixology Nights" celebrating particular liquors and spirits. In other words, Liz and SoFAB are having a GREAT TIME!
Oct 2, 2013 · 95 visitors
Katie Klabusich × Katie Vitale
Healthcare in the Margins
Access to health care saves lives. In this country, that means access to health insurance saves lives. A new study out of post-state-exchange Mass supports this theory. nSo what about those in states without an exchange? Worse yet, in states refusing to expand Medicaid?nKatie Vitale, Giving Manager at People’s Community Clinic in TX, sees the effects a lack of access every day. She's joining me to talk about providing care for those on the margins & why the ACA can't be the end of the fight.
May 16, 2014 · 93 visitors
Jared Max × mike hall
2014 NCAA Hoops Chat with Mike Hall
Jared Max is chatting about the 2014 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament with Mike Hall of The Big Ten Network
Mar 26, 2014 · 93 visitors
Katie Klabusich × Beth Ryan
ProTips From a Master Troll Handler!
Beth -- aka @Auragasmic -- is a master at handling the anti-woman, anti-choice trolls that litter the online landscape. She combats their misogyny by dishing out facts with a side of snark for the enjoyment of her followers.nTroll minds rarely change. Beth's online activism is for us -- to bolster repro justice advocates and educate new comers. nJoin us as we take down some common troll tools!
Jan 14, 2014 · 93 visitors
Philip Dobard × Philip Greene
SoFAB Presents: Spike the Halls!
Philip Dobard, VP of the SoFAB Institute, and Philip Greene, a founder of The Museum of the American Cocktail, one of SoFAB's signature collections, discuss seasonal spirits. Cocktail historian, attorney, and Renaissance man Phil Greene is the author of TO HAVE AND HAVE ANOTHER: A HEMINGWAY COCKTAIL COMPANION.
Dec 24, 2013 · 91 visitors
Katie Klabusich × Robin Marty
Faithful Reproductive Justice
The fight for reproductive healthcare is often seen as a stand-off between "choice" & "faith." The truth is that many of us who work every day to protect the rights we have & expand access to all are part of or allied with pro-choice religious groups.nJournalist/activist Robin Marty & I both value voices like the affiliates of Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (http://rcrc.org) & Faith Aloud (http://www.faithaloud.org). Join us to chat about the intersection of faith & reprojustice!
Mar 25, 2014 · 91 visitors
Katie Klabusich × Ashley Gray
What a Difference a Buffer Makes!
The Supreme Court has ruled on the McCullen "buffer zone" case -- so now what? Why do we need buffers? Do buffers even matter?nThe fantastic Ashley Gray is joining me to talk about the establishment of a buffer zone in Englewood, NJ where she co-founded a clinic defense escort program. Come ask questions, learn more & become a buffer evangelist!
Jul 3, 2014 · 90 visitors
Andrei Berman × Jeff Smith
Politicians After Scandal
Join Jeff Smith as he discusses the dynamics of post-scandal political rebuilding.
Oct 31, 2013 · 90 visitors
Eric Rosenthal × Jeff Rosenthal
More Waste of Time with ItsTheReal
Post Fashion Week, join us to discuss everything - EVERYTHING! - we've found dope, tight, hot, cool, and swaggy? in hip-hop fashion.
Sep 10, 2013 · 89 visitors
Jordan Birnbaum × Adam Kizner
Howard Zinn's "A People's History..." Chapter 1
Howard Zinn's "A People's History Of The United States" is the most important book on American history ever written. And if you don't believe me, just ask Good Will Hunting. So on this Columbus Day, Adam and I are going to summarize Chapter 1, which is about Christopher Columbus, our celebrated genocidal maniac war criminal "discoverer." Happy Columbus Day, Everybody!!!
Oct 15, 2013 · 89 visitors
Kayt Sukel × Melanie Berliet
Demystifying BDSM
As a culture, we tend to associate BDSM with danger, violence, and fear. BDSM practitioners, we assume, are psychologically damaged, like 50 Shades' Christian Grey. But the science says otherwise. And there is data to support that many of us are incorporating aspects of BDSM into our sex lives. Why is this form of recreational sex play so misunderstood? Kayt Sukel and Mélanie Berliet unravel the myths surrounding BDSM and its advocates.
Mar 19, 2014 · 89 visitors
Nathaniel Stewart × James Mahoney
'Merica
You watchin' USA whoop dat azzz?
Nov 26, 2014 · 88 visitors
Katie Klabusich × 早上好，欢迎 早上好，欢迎
Undue Burden? AbortionCare Logistics
Uncaring judges seem to think driving hundreds of miles to access basic healthcare just not constitute "an undue burden." With clinics closing around the country, tireless activists like Angie Hayes are stepping up to provide logistical support to patients seeking care. nAs the Director of the Clinic Access Support Network, she assists patients navigating transportation, waiting periods and other hurtles. nJoin us to find out more about the state of repro care & how you can help!
Apr 23, 2014 · 85 visitors