The Waves: Penis Politics

On this week’s episode of The Waves, the next presidential election
is one year away and we are entering a storm of macho man politics.
Slate senior producer Cheyna Roth is joined by NPR politics
reporter Danielle Kurtzleben to talk about why men keep talking
about their manly-men bonafides, how that affects women trying to
be in politics, and more.  More From Danielle and Mentioned in
the Episode:  All the Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me Before
I Gave Birth by Danielle Kurtzleben  The Race I Will Watch
Most Closely in 2024 (Besides President) by Danielle
Kurtzleben  A Professional Lady Correspondent Stares Down
Motherhood by Danielle Kurtzleben  Male Democratic Candidates
Will Have To Answer Gender Role Questions In 2020 Race by Danielle
Kurtzleben  How 2022 Became the Year of Over-the-Top
Masculinity in Politics by Bill Donahue  In Slate Plus: A
check-in on new mom Danielle and whether she has in fact become a
“mom” or just a person with a kid. If you liked this episode, check
out: Are “Cool Moms” A Menace?  Podcast production by Cheyna
Roth and Vic Whitley-Berry with editorial oversight by Daisy
Rosario and Alicia Montgomery. Send your comments and
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