The C-Word

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With every episode, Lena Dunham and Alissa Bennett take you on a historical deep dive into the life of a woman society dismissed by calling her mad, sad, or just plain bad. Join them for a rich, hilarious, and heartbreaking look into exactly what it means when we call a woman “crazy.”

10/11/2022 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Jenna Jameson

Jenna Jameson is one of the most famous porn stars of all time. Her popularity in the 90s and early 2000s led to a successful crossover into mainstream pop culture. In this episode, Lena and Alissa discuss Jenna’s often overlooked business savvy, her lifelong desire for family, and the public’s inability to see her as anything other than an object of sexual satisfaction. They also unpack Jenna’s more recent descent into conspiracies. More info:   We're dedicating this season of The C-Word to reproductive rights. Join us!   The goal is to raise funds for the National Network of Abortion Funds (AbortionFunds.org), a collective of almost 100 organizations who remove barriers to abortion care through direct service and political organizing. Donate here: https://donate.abortionfunds.org/give/323375/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=thec-word   In partnership, Luminary will match donations (up to $10,000) toAbortionFunds.org

1h 37m
03/11/2022 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Anna Anderson, AKA Anastasia Romanov

The woman best known as Anna Anderson gained notoriety for impersonating the Grand Duchess Anastasia Nikolaevna, the Lost Princess of the Romanov Dynasty. In this episode, Lena and Alissa unravel a classic tale of international intrigue and subterfuge. They discuss the personal trauma guiding Anna’s deception and the national trauma that made a grieving public susceptible to her big lie. More info: We're dedicating this season of The C-Word to reproductive rights. Join us! The goal is to raise funds for the National Network of Abortion Funds (AbortionFunds.org), a collective of almost 100 organizations who remove barriers to abortion care through direct service and political organizing. Donate here: https://donate.abortionfunds.org/give/323375/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=thec-word In partnership, Luminary will match donations (up to $10,000) toAbortionFunds.org

1h 41m
27/10/2022 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Lil' Kim, Part 2

In part two, Lena and Alissa discuss Lil Kim’s perjury trial and subsequent time in prison, her hiatus from releasing music, and the bad headlines about plastic surgery that have consumed the latter part of her career. Plus, a discussion about why pioneering women are often punished for their discoveries. More info: We're dedicating this season of The C-Word to reproductive rights. Join us! The goal is to raise funds for the National Network of Abortion Funds (AbortionFunds.org), a collective of almost 100 organizations who remove barriers to abortion care through direct service and political organizing. Donate here: https://donate.abortionfunds.org/give/323375/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=thec-word In partnership, Luminary will match donations (up to $10,000) toAbortionFunds.org

43 min
20/10/2022 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Lil' Kim, Pt 1 ft. Misa Hylton and Mel Ottenberg

Lil’ Kim is a rapper, performer, and fashion icon who changed the landscape of music in the 90s and early 2000s. In the first of two parts, Lena and Alissa discuss Kim’s childhood in Bed Stuy, her tempestuous working and romantic relationship with Biggie Smalls, and the genesis of her public identity as an icon of sexual power. Later in the episode, Alissa sits down for a chat with the co-architect of Kim’s image, stylist Misa Hylton, alongside Interview magazine editor in chief, Mel Ottenberg. More info: We're dedicating this season of The C-Word to reproductive rights. Join us! The goal is to raise funds for the National Network of Abortion Funds (AbortionFunds.org), a collective of almost 100 organizations who remove barriers to abortion care through direct service and political organizing. Donate here: https://donate.abortionfunds.org/give/323375/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=thec-word In partnership, Luminary will match donations (up to $10,000) toAbortionFunds.org

1h 32m
13/10/2022 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Dana Plato

Dana Plato was a beloved child star in the 80s sitcom Diff’rent Strokes. But her good girl on-screen persona was spoiled by rumors that she was partaking in the bad behavior trifecta: sex, drugs, and alcohol. The public was quick to forget about her after she was written off the show...until years later, when she made headlines for robbing a video store. Lena and Alissa discuss child stars, motherhood and addiction, and talk about how their approach to the podcast has changed throughout its run. More info: We're dedicating this season of The C-Word to reproductive rights. Join us! The goal is to raise funds for the National Network of Abortion Funds (AbortionFunds.org), a collective of almost 100 organizations who remove barriers to abortion care through direct service and political organizing. Donate here: https://donate.abortionfunds.org/give/323375/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=thec-word In partnership, Luminary will match donations (up to $10,000) toAbortionFunds.org

1h 2m
06/10/2022 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Belle Gibson

Belle Gibson was one of the original wellness influencers. She documented her unconventional cancer recovery process—consisting largely of restrictive eating and herbal remedies—for a growing cadre of loyal followers. She furthered her empire by developing a popular wellness app and a book. But it was all a lie. She was never afflicted with the cancer that defined her public identity. This week, Lena and Alissa unpack Belle’s big lie, the toxic undercurrents of internet wellness culture, and the many pitfalls of building a life online. More info: We're dedicating this season of The C-Word to reproductive rights. Join us! The goal is to raise funds for the National Network of Abortion Funds (AbortionFunds.org), a collective of almost 100 organizations who remove barriers to abortion care through direct service and political organizing. Donate here: https://donate.abortionfunds.org/give/323375/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=thec-word In partnership, Luminary will match donations (up to $10,000) toAbortionFunds.org

1h 19m
29/09/2022 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Maila Nurmi AKA Vampira

Maila Nurmi was known for her role as Vampira, the original glamour ghoul, late-night horror host, and proto-goth sex symbol who would inspire the on-screen look of modern-day Morticia Addams. Despite her lasting impact on 1950s America, and on culture at large, few people remember her today. In this episode, Lena and Alissa discuss her artistry, her sharp tongue and scathing disses, and her involvement with Hollywood greats like Orson Welles, Marlon Brando, Elvis Presley, and— most infamously—James Dean. More info: We're dedicating this season of The C-Word to reproductive rights. Join us! The goal is to raise funds for the National Network of Abortion Funds (AbortionFunds.org), a collective of almost 100 organizations who remove barriers to abortion care through direct service and political organizing. Donate here: https://donate.abortionfunds.org/give/323375/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=thec-word In partnership, Luminary will match donations (up to $10,000) toAbortionFunds.org

1h 32m
22/09/2022 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Janet Cooke ft. Mike Sager

At first, Janet Cooke was known as a promising, young, Pulitzer-Prize-winning reporter at The Washington Post. Then, she became infamous when she returned her Pulitzer for committing one of journalism’s cardinal sins: fabrication. Today, her name is invoked in textbooks and in classrooms as a warning, a maleficent totem in journalism’s history, and as a vehicle for discussions about ethics and diversity in the newsroom. In this episode, Lena and Alissa focus instead on Janet’s upbringing and inner life which influenced her bad choices. Alissa also chats with journalist Mike Sager about his memories of the scandal, his close friendship-slash-relationship with Janet, and the important but often overlooked details he uncovered when writing about her story. Mentions: Shannon Wilsey (aka Savannah) episode from season 3. More Info: We're dedicating this season of The C-Word to reproductive rights. Join us! The goal is to raise funds for the National Network of Abortion Funds (AbortionFunds.org), a collective of almost 100 organizations who remove barriers to abortion care through direct service and political organizing. Donate here: https://donate.abortionfunds.org/give/323375/#!/donation/checkout?c_src=thec-word In partnership, Luminary will match donations (up to $10,000) toAbortionFunds.org

1h 33m

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With every episode, Lena Dunham and Alissa Bennett take you on a historical deep dive into the life of a woman society dismissed by calling her mad, sad, or just plain bad. Join them for a rich, hilarious, and heartbreaking look into exactly what it means when we call a woman “crazy.”

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Lena Dunham and Alissa Bennett
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2021 - 2022
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76
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The C-Word
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