#Metoo has led many people to share their experiences with sexual harassment and sexual assault. It’s sparked conversations and controversy and maybe even cultural change. Unsettled: Mapping #Metoo is a podcast from Iowa Public Radio dedicated to conversations about the impact of #MeToo and what comes next.
Egregious Acts of Coercion
Human trafficking is one of the world’s largest criminal industries. It’s a form of human slavery, often a form of sexual exploitation, and it happens everywhere, even in Iowa.
11/20/2018 • 40 minutes, 11 seconds
Pain, Shame, and Fear
"Men are afraid women will reject them. Women are afraid men will kill them." This is a phrase we've seen quoted all over the internet since #MeToo went viral last year.
11/20/2018 • 42 minutes, 4 seconds
Should We Still Watch The Cosby Show?
When a well-known and influential writer, actor, or filmmaker gets accused of inappropriate or even illegal behavior, what happens to their body of work? Has the art that was created lost its value? How should people who loved and were influenced by that art respond?
11/20/2018 • 45 minutes, 11 seconds
More Than the Birds and the Bees, Talking to Kids about #MeToo
Talking to kids about sex has long been a challenge for parents, and these conversations often focus solely on the prevention of pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases.
11/20/2018 • 37 minutes, 22 seconds
Defining the "Man Box" and Breaking it Down
#MeToo continues to be a powerful conversation starter about power dynamics and gender roles, and phrases like "toxic masculinity" are becoming mainstream.
11/20/2018 • 38 minutes, 29 seconds
The Case of Mollie Tibbetts, Murdered While Running
In July of 2018, 20-year-old Mollie Tibbetts of Brooklyn, Iowa went out for a run and never came home. More than a month later, her body was found in a cornfield.
11/20/2018 • 39 minutes, 9 seconds
What's a Gentleman to Do?
More than one high-profile politician, or worried mother, has voiced the concern that "it's a scary time to be a young man in America," post #MeToo. And it's true that the movement has left young men and women with a giant mess of ever-changing expectations to navigate when it comes to dating and negotiating sex.
11/19/2018 • 43 minutes, 10 seconds
Yes Means Yes, But Also, What Do You Like?
Since #MeToo went viral, there's been a growing conversation surrounding consent, and we see "yes means yes" winning over "no means no," as a way to ask about having sex.
11/19/2018 • 42 minutes, 21 seconds
Tarana Burke Talks About The Movement She Started
Last October, the hashtag #MeToo became a rallying cry. Almost overnight, social media exploded with people sharing their stories of sexual assault and sexual harassment. During this episode of Unsettled: Mapping #MeToo, we hear from Tarana Burke, the founder of the #MeToo movement.
