What IFF?

What IFF?

CofC Women's and Gender Studies Program

Episodes 16
Avg. Duration 36m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 3.7 (3)
Since Mar 2022
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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About This Podcast

At What IFF, we are dedicated to sparking discussion about making change in our campus community and beyond by centering intersectional feminist thought and uplifting members of our community who are actively moving toward justice, and inspiring those of us who want to learn more. 

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S4, Ep 1: The Ethics of Discomfort: Christina García on Ecofeminism, Friendship, and Creative "Sorcery"

Jan 26, 2026 49m Transcript

This episode of What IFF? we had a conversation with the new director of WGS, Dr. Christina García (she/her). We explore how feminist and queer theory can reshape the way we think about bodies,…

S3E5 S3, Ep 5: Third spaces and intersectional communities

Jun 10, 2025 52m Transcript

This episode of What IFF? We had a conversation with Dr. Naomi Simmons (she/her) and WGS major Mo Spragins (she/they) about the importance of third spaces and how they foster community on our campus…

S3, Ep 4: Accessibility, Accommodations, and Belonging in Education

Apr 10, 2025 1h 8m Transcript

In this episode of What IFF?, we are exploring conversations about disability, accessibility, and accommodations in academic spaces with Bilal N. (he/him) and Dr. John Thomas III (he/him).Bilal will…

S3E3 S3, Ep 3: Transgender Healthcare and Contraceptive Care

Dec 19, 2024 14m Transcript

In this episode of WHAT IFF? we are joined by Kit Fischer, a dedicated advocate for transgender health, to shed light on the critical gaps in reproductive healthcare for trans individuals. Together,…

S3E2 S3, Ep 2: Charleston, Rurality, and Feminist Activism with Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch

Apr 26, 2024 23m

In this episode of WHAT IFF? we discuss rurality and feminism with Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch and guest host Aaliya Wiggs, a College of Charleston 1967 Scholar.  Dr. Jones-Branch is the Dean of the…

S3E1 S3, Ep 1: The History of Chronic Pain, the Wandering Womb, and Hysteria with Dr. Sandy Slater

Mar 15, 2024 32m

We are kicking off this season of WHAT IFF? by sitting down with Dr. Sandra Slater, a professor at the College of Charleston who received her PhD in history at the University of Kentucky after…

S2E4 S2, Ep 4: Diaspora, Conflict Bodies, and the Power of Art with Dr. Régine Michelle Jean-Charles, Dr. Kameelah Martin, Dr. Robert Sapp, and Cady Walker

Oct 20, 2023 58m Transcript

In this episode of What IFF? we record a panel titled Diaspora, Conflict Bodies, and The Power of Art as part of the Land, Body, History series that explores vectors of knowledge from global Black…

S2E3 S2, Ep 3: Queering Trauma Recovery with Katie Mai and Lyn Maples

Apr 30, 2023 42m Transcript

In this episode of What IFF?  we are joined by two trauma-informed experts to break down the misconceptions about sexual assault, trauma recovery, and patterns of serial perpetration. Katie Mai,…

S2E2 S2, Ep 2: Creating Communities for Change with Mika Gadsden

Apr 07, 2023 28m Transcript

In this episode of What IFF?  we are joined by the Women’s and Gender Studies program Community Leader-In-Residence, Tamika Gadsden. As a well-traveled activist and grassroots mayoral candidate, Mika…

S2E1 S2, Ep 1: Intellectual and Physical Feminist Self-Defense with Dr. Kris De Welde and Marissa Haynes

Mar 03, 2023 37m Transcript

In this episode of What IFF?  we are joined by the director of the Women’s and Gender Studies program, Dr. Kris De Welde, and the original podcast host, Marissa Haynes. With both show creators on the…

S1E6 S1, Ep 6: Reproductive Justice with Dr. Cara Delay

Jan 09, 2023 43m Transcript

In this special episode of What IFF?  we are joined by historian and professor Dr. Cara Delay as she helps us reckon with and interpret the US Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade during…

S1E5 S1, Ep 5: Intersectionality and Internships with Ahmira & Taylor

Dec 02, 2022 24m Transcript

In this episode of What IFF?  we highlight two Women's and Gender Studies majors, Ahmira Lucas and Taylor McElwain, as they prepare to finish earning their degrees at the College of Charleston. Both…

S1E4 S1, Ep 4: Redefining Family with Dr. Cristina Dominguez

Oct 14, 2022 38m Transcript

What IFF?  is kicking off the Fall 2022 semester with the Women’s and Gender Studies Program’s newest assistant professor, Cristina Dominguez, Ph.D. As a new member of our community, Dr. Dominguez…

S1E3 S1, Ep 3: Lifting the Veil with Linda Ketner

Jun 05, 2022 34m Transcript

In this episode of What IFF?, we are kicking off LGBTQ+ Pride Month with a revered Carolina activist, Linda Ketner, to learn from her many years of experience being an influential change-maker.  With…

S1E2 S1, Ep 2: The Importance of an Interdisciplinary Education with Reagan Williams

Apr 22, 2022 22m Transcript

We are continuing our What IFF?  journey of finding what it means to be an intersectional  activist with alum Reagan Williams.  Listen as Reagan teaches us about the importance of an education that…

S1E1 S1, Ep 1: Transvisibility with Denver Tanner

Mar 25, 2022 19m Transcript

We are kicking off our very first episode of What IFF?  with senior trans activist, Denver Tanner. Listen as they help us understand the importance of Trans Visibility and unpack the topics of…

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What IFF? has published 16 episodes since March 2022, covering topics in Education, News.

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