Menace to Society

Menace to Society

From Phones Out! by Xochil Springer and Alyson Castonguay

November 10, 2025 · 53 min · Season 2 · Episode 41

About this episode

Xochil and Alyson discuss various societal topics with humor and insight.

POP Season 2 Episode 41 - Menace to Society Phones Out! Where we can have a little laugh, a little talk, be a little judgy, and ask the silly questions. Come join two rural, politically active, 40-something friends, Xochil and Alyson as we talk about Feminism, Antiracism, Music, Pop Culture, Trauma Recovery, Work, Public Policy, Effective leadership in rural areas, Friendship, Food, Fun, and so much more. We're full of stories and our time together is always full of laughter. We're so glad you've joined us. So Phones Out! Let's talk! Topics in this episode: Freaky/Freakier/Black Friday Local Election Results FINAL COUNT came in after recording - Xochil Springer had 167 votes Brothers in George Santos Xochil Springer for County Commissioner! Migration is OK Soup season Zorham Mamdani Nationalism language Ginger tea Breathwork with AJ Inclusive language Dissociation Virginia Giuffre - Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice Being a v... survivor https://floodlit.org/ Lucy's list about American embarrassment Halloween! le poisson Steve Greater Portland NOW Inciting hate online Trunk or Treat - Fickle Feet Fuckinshirt! Xochil vows to be a menace Thanks to…

People in this episode

Hosts: Xochil Springer, Alyson Castonguay

Topics covered

  • Feminism
  • Antiracism
  • Public Policy
  • Trauma Recovery
  • Pop Culture
  • Local Elections
  • Inclusive Language

Keywords

  • Feminism
  • Antiracism
  • Public Policy
  • Trauma Recovery
  • Pop Culture
  • Local Elections
  • Inclusive Language
  • Soup Season
  • Dissociation
  • Halloween

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Greater Portland NOW, Interviewers of the Universe

Books & works: Nobody's Girl: A Memoir of Surviving Abuse and Fighting for Justice

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