Witch Power w/ Emma Quilty

Feminist witches? Yes please! We’re joined by scholar and practicing witch, Emma Quilty, to talk about her research into modern witches, feminist practices, political activism, and witchy tupperware parties.

Content Warning: This episode contains conversations about or mentions of capitalism, abusive relationships, Charlie Kirk, misogyny, gender violence, and queerphobia.

Guest

Emma Quilty is a social anthropologist who works in the field of feminist science and technology studies. Her research investigates the shifting practices of algorithmic harm and gender violence, and how they are facilitated by digital infrastructures and emerging systems like artificial intelligence. She is the author of Witch Power: Hexing the Patriarchy with Feminist Magic. You can follow her on Instagram @emma__quilty. 

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Spirits is a boozy podcast about mythology, legends, and folklore. Every episode, co-hosts Julia and Amanda mix a drink and discuss a new story or character from a wide range of places, eras, and cultures. Learn brand-new stories and enjoy retellings of your favorite myths, served over ice every week, on Spirits.