The women's movement has played a significant role in shaping the podcast episodes discussed, as it has influenced various aspects of society, including domestic abuse, reproductive rights, and grassroots organizing.

In the first episode, 'Coercive Control, the Invisible Basis of Abuse', the episode discusses how the women's movement and feminist scholars have drawn parallels between POW coercion and domestic abuse, setting the stage for understanding the concept of coercive control Coercive Control, the Invisible Basis of Abuse.

The second episode, 'Episode 263 - What Is Reproductive Justice? with Felicia Kornbluh', explores the divisions within the women's movement over issues of reproductive rights and the need for a more inclusive and intersectional approach Episode 263 - What Is Reproductive Justice? with Felicia Kornbluh.

In the third episode, 'Building a New Politics from the Left w/ Hilary Wainwright', the guest mentions the influence of the 1960s women's movement on her political ideology, which shaped her emphasis on collective power and recognizing the knowledge and experiences of ordinary people Building a New Politics from the Left w/ Hilary Wainwright.