The Chess Queens

The Chess Queens

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A lot of recent popular media really highlights that moms are struggling. What's going on here? Anney and Samantha look into it in this classic episode.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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First released in 2001, the animated film Spirited Away captured the imagination of people around the globe - and continues to create conversation. Anney and Samantha dig into themes of greed, transition and identity.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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