A central focus of the episode is Judith Butler's influential work on gender theory, particularly the idea of gender as a social construct, and the backlash against these ideas from conservative and authoritarian forces.
The podcast episodes provided discuss gender theory in depth, exploring how Judith Butler's influential work on gender performativity and the deconstruction of gender binaries relates to various cultural and societal issues.
For instance, episode 1145: Love Poem by the Light of the Refrigerator by Alisha Dietzman discusses how Sasha Velour's drag performances challenge gender norms, while episode Pope Francis: How 'woke' is he? examines the tension between the Catholic Church's traditional teachings on gender and Pope Francis' more progressive outreach to the LGBTQ community.
Other episodes, such as WWDTM: Judith Butler, Judith Butler on the Global Backlash to L.G.B.T.Q. Rights, and Judith Butler Can't "Take Credit or Blame" for Gender Furor, focus directly on Judith Butler's groundbreaking work and the ongoing debates around gender theory.