We Talk to Really Smart People: Loretta Ross

About this episode

In this episode, Laurie Essig interviews Loretta Ross about her new book on making change and building a better world.

Loretta Ross is an acclaimed professor, author, feminist, activist, and founding advocate of reproductive justice. In this interview we delve into Professor Ross’s new book, Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You’d Rather Cancel . Learn what it takes to build a better world… and how to have fun doing it! As always, follow us on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you’re listening to this! Instagram: feminismfascismfuture Website: https://sites.middlebury.edu/feminismfascismfuture/ Keep living, keep loving, and keep learning 💞

People in this episode

Host: Laurie Essig

Guest: Loretta Ross

Topics covered

• reproductive justice
• feminism
• activism
• social change
• cancellation culture

Keywords

• Loretta Ross
• reproductive justice
• feminism
• activism
• social change
• cancellation culture
• Calling In

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Instagram, feminismfascismfuture, Middlebury

Books & works: Calling In: How to Start Making Change with Those You’d Rather Cancel

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