Kristen Meinzer

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One of the 22 most influential women in podcasting.
— Alex Laughlin, contributor, Washington Post

Hi! I'm Kristen Meinzer and I write and talk about pop culture for a living. Over the years, I've explored everything from classism in self-help books and racism in royal fandom, to feminism in made-for-TV movies and accessibility in video games. My goal is to look at pop culture through an intersectional feminist lens with the hope of making myself - and the world - a little smarter, kinder, and more equitable. You can find my commentary on NPR, Buzzfeed, the BBC, The New York Times, and hundreds of other outlets. It’s also front and center on over a dozen podcasts that I’ve hosted for networks like Slate, Newsweek, CNN, and WNYC.