Chat In The Commons

Ill Intentions and Hidden Tactics | 3

A chat exploring a new perspective on coercive control. Natalie and Elle have a wide-ranging conversation about the evolution of coercive control - as a behavior and as a covert strategy used by men to control women. Also discussing the many challenges in defining this behavior in law and language, as well as how we as a society, deal with men who ensnare women into long-term abusive relationships.
Episode Links
The Goodness Paradox | Richard Wrangham
Carol Christ 
When Love Goes Wrong | Ann Jones, Susan Schechter
Coercive Control | Evan Stark
See What You Made Me Do | Jess Hill
No Visible Bruises | Rachel Louise Snyder
How He Gets Into Her Head | Don Hennessy 
Why Does He Do That? | Lundy Bancroft
Coercive Control Legislation Global Database
Murder of Jennifer Dulos 
Murder of Jennifer Magnano
Jennifer's Law gets Turned on its Head in Chaotic Family Court Case | CT Inside Investigator
Women Who Kill | Ann Jones
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Credits
Hosted by Elle Kamihira and Natalie Blundell
Produced by Elle Kamihira and Natalie Blundell
Edited by Elle Kamihira
Audio Engineering by Jason Sheesley at Abridged Audio
Cover Art by Reda Tomingas
Music by Moushumi

Within These Four Walls | 2

A chat about relationship abuse. In this episode, Natalie and Elle have a provocative discussion about how men’s violence within the four walls of the home is never contained - it spills over into our communities and all of society. We also have a critical look at the well-funded industry built to respond to domestic violence and reflect on why men’s abuse is worse now than ever.  Men’s violence in the home does not exist in a vacuum and we unpack the patriarchal bargain that continues to grant men dominion over women and children.
Episode Links
Jane Gilmore | TEDx
Grant Wyeth Article
Judith Herman Quote
Laura Richards | Crime Analyst 
VAWA Biennial Report
NNEDV Annual Report
Dr. Jacqueline Campell | Danger Assessment Tool
DASH Risk Checklist
Dr. Christine Cocchiola | Perfect Prey Podcast 
Reem Alsalem | UN Special Rapporteur
Deborah Tuerkheimer | Credible
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Website:  www.chatinthecommons.com
Instagram: @chatinthecommons
X: @ChatInCommons
Credits
Hosted by Elle Kamihira and Natalie Blundell
Produced by Elle Kamihira and Natalie Blundell
Edited by Elle Kamihira
Audio Engineering by Jason Sheesley at Abridged Audio
Cover Art by Reda Tomingas
Music by Moushumi

Eyes Wide Open | 1

A chat about women’s collective awakening to patriarchal backlash. At a time when women are enjoying unprecedented gains and liberties, we are also seeing a roll-back of rights and a rise of violent misogyny. The collective actions of yesteryear’s feminism won women significant freedoms, protections and material gains, but where are we now?
In the first episode of Chat In The Commons, hosts Natalie and Elle reflect on coming of age and living life as a woman amidst the historical human rights struggle called feminism. We look at the battles we’re losing and winning, trying to hold on to our hard-won autonomy and agency. We unpack the patriarchal backlash and ever-evolving attempts to regain control over women, and how women resist and persist.  
We connect individual events to macro patterns - to better understand what this cultural moment holds for women. We zoom out in order to see the interconnected systems that trap women and men in destructive structures, but also to see the millions of like-minded humans - now connecting, gathering and shaping a new consciousness.
Episode Links
Man v. Bear TikTok
Telegram Rape Chatgroup Article
Mia on TikTok  
Jessica Valenti on TikTok  
A World Without Rape
Pregnancy Justice 
PBS News Hour - No Fault Divorce 
Contact Us
Website:  www.chatinthecommons.com
Instagram: @chatinthecommons
X: @ChatInCommons 
Credits
Hosted by Elle Kamihira and Natalie Blundell
Produced by Elle Kamihira and Natalie Blundell
Edited by Elle Kamihira
Audio Engineering by Jason Sheesley at Abridged Audio
Cover Art by Reda Tomingas
Music by Moushumi

Trailer

Have women achieved equality or are we losing all our rights?Clashing narratives tell us women can do anything, while we’re simultaneously being shackled and shut down. Hosts Natalie Blundell and Elle Kamihira chat candidly about how women are actually faring, in our cultures and in our lives.