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Catching Fire, Culture, Condoms, and the Law

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Why should sex feel bad? It shouldn't, and Bill Gates is offering $100,000 to the inventor of a condom that puts the pleasure back in sex. And, it isn't just about pleasure. Scientists at the University of Manchester's National Graphene Institute say a "redesigned condom that overcomes inconvenience, fumbling, or perceived loss of pleasure would be a powerful weapon in the fight against poverty."

We also talk about Lulu, a new app that allows women to rate men based on their relationship potential and sexual attractiveness, sparked in part, as a way to call out sketchy guys who cut their teeth on porn, are not nice, or worse,  just plain dangerous. Too simplistic, or just what women need. 

We also bring you a twist on the red-hot "Hunger Games: Catching Fire," a discussion on the slew of television shows reflecting a cynical Washington, and what you can expect from today's release of the long-awaited Sandy Hook report.

GUESTS:

  • Amanda Hess is a freelance writer and contributor to Slate who writes about sex and technology 
  • Daniel Klau is a lawyer in Hartford who specializes in First Amendment rights
  • Heather Long is a columnist and Assistant Editor for  The Guardian
  • T.A. Frank is Editor of Zocalo Public Square and contributes to The New Republic

Colin McEnroe is a radio host, newspaper columnist, magazine writer, author, playwright, lecturer, moderator, college instructor and occasional singer. Colin can be reached at colin@ctpublic.org.
Chion Wolf is the host of Audacious with Chion Wolf on Connecticut Public, featuring conversations with people who have uncommon or misunderstood experiences, conditions, or professions.
Betsy started as an intern at WNPR in 2011 after earning a Master's Degree in American and Museum Studies from Trinity College. She served as the Senior Producer for 'The Colin McEnroe Show' for several years before stepping down in 2021 and returning to her previous career as a registered nurse. She still produces shows with Colin and the team when her schedule allows.

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