In episode 5, your Master Baker, Jen Rourke, interviews Uprise RI's Steve Ahlqvist. Through Uprise RI, Steve and a team of reporters cover issues of social justice, human rights, progressive politics, and climate change. In this episode, they talk about how Steve started Uprise, why he does it, and comics. Non-disclosure: Uprise RI has published TWP press releases and has … [Read more...] about Episode #5: Humble Pie
Pie-Corner Talks Podcast by Jennifer Rourke
Jennifer Rourke hosts the new Rhode Island weekly podcast that will break down the mystery of what happens at the State House through the lens of reproductive justice.
She will host perspectives from guests across the state about issues that matter to them and how they intersect with reproductive freedom.
Download them here on iTunes
Music by Skylar Batz
Episode 4: Candid Conversation with an Awesome Doc
In episode 4, Candid Conversation with an Awesome Doc, your Master Baker, Jennifer Rourke talks with Dr. Beata Nelken on the work she is doing in the State at a clinic in Central Falls, RI and the ongoing issues with state reproductive limitations. Sponsored by … [Read more...] about Episode 4: Candid Conversation with an Awesome Doc
Episode 3: No to Blackface
In episode 3, No to Blackface, your Master Baker, Jennifer Rourke talks with former State Senator Jeanine Calkin on a range of issues and discussion of bills including the RHCA Judiciary Hearing and an editorial on Virginia's Governor in black face. Sponsored by … [Read more...] about Episode 3: No to Blackface
Episode 2: No Shame
In our second episode of Pie Corner Talks, Head Baker Jennifer Rourke and Baker Jeanine Calkin are assisted by sous-chef Melanie DuPont. Special Guest Tiara Mack, board member for The Women’s Health and Education Fund (WHEF) talks about the organization’s work funding contraception and abortion for Rhode Islanders for 30 years and Tiara’s work teaching sex education. Check out … [Read more...] about Episode 2: No Shame
Episode 1: Cherry Popped
In TWP’s first Pie Corner Talks podcast, Head Baker Jennifer Rourke and baker Jeanine Calkin discuss a slate of bills being introduced in the Rhode Island State House that directly effect women’s rights. A repeal of the “pink tax” on feminine hygiene products, the slate of bills around reproductive freedom and the recent house of representative house hearings on these bills … [Read more...] about Episode 1: Cherry Popped