The Politics of White Women's Hair

The Politics of White Women's Hair

August 26, 2026 · 1h 19m · Episode 139

About this episode

The episode explores the cultural and political implications of white women's hair, featuring a discussion with Sarah Mesle about her book on the subject.

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Host: Anne Helen Petersen

Guest: Sarah Mesle

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Machine Washable Rugs, Tumble Living, Jones Road Beauty, Wild Alaskan, Ollie

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Tangled: Seven Iconic Moments in White Women's Hair and What They Tell Us About Power, Pleasure, and Complicity

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