In this episode, we get excited about two new books: When We Were Real by Daryl Gregory and The Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones. Then Mel shares the meaningful story of the new Witches of Scotland tartan. [transcript]
Distraction of the Week: The Witches of Scotland Tartan
The book: How to Kill a Witch: The Patriarchy’s Guide to Silencing Women
The podcast: Witches of Scotland Tartan Episode
Nicola Sturgeon Issues Apology for ‘Historical Injustice’ of Witch Hunts.
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