Strong Opinions Loosely Held

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  • 2018
  • 1 Season

Strong Opinions Loosely Held is a web series and podcast from Refinery29 which explores issues and topics that are important to the millennial generation. The show is hosted by Elisa Kreisinger, a digital strategist, writer, and filmmaker. Each episode of Strong Opinions Loosely Held focuses on a particular topic, ranging from pop culture to politics to personal identity, and features a diverse range of guests who share their views and insights. Kreisinger’s goal is to help viewers and listeners better understand the perspectives of others and to encourage empathy and understanding in a world that often seems polarized and divided.

What makes Strong Opinions Loosely Held unique is Kreisinger’s approach to each subject. Rather than presenting a definitive answer or viewpoint, she aims to showcase a range of opinions and perspectives, allowing viewers and listeners to draw their own conclusions. This approach highlights the importance of listening to others and considering multiple viewpoints, even when we may not agree with them.

One of the key themes across the episodes of Strong Opinions Loosely Held is the idea of intersectionality. Kreisinger frequently explores how different factors such as race, gender, sexuality, and economic class all intersect to create unique experiences and perspectives. For example, in an episode about the #MeToo movement, Kreisinger speaks to a range of women with different backgrounds and experiences to understand how the movement has affected them differently.

In addition to exploring important social and cultural issues, Strong Opinions Loosely Held also features episodes dedicated to pop culture phenomena. For example, in one episode, Kreisinger discusses the rise of so-called “influencers” on social media and what this trend says about our obsession with celebrity culture. In another episode, she explores the world of fan fiction and what it reveals about how we consume and interpret popular media.

Throughout each episode, Kreisinger guides the conversation with a light touch, inserting her own thoughts and opinions without overpowering the discussion. She is a skilled interviewer who knows how to get her guests to open up and share their stories, while also keeping the discussion moving and engaging.

Overall, Strong Opinions Loosely Held is a thoughtful and thought-provoking show that offers viewers and listeners a chance to hear from a range of voices and perspectives. With Kreisinger’s skillful guiding hand, the show offers a window into the complex issues that define our times and encourages us to listen and learn from each other, even when we may not agree.

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Why We Need Female Comedians Now More Than Ever
6. Why We Need Female Comedians Now More Than Ever
October 12, 2018
Female comedians are doing a much better job covering the news than... the actual news. Elisa Kreisinger examines why women in comedy feel so compelling right now, even while threats against them are more frequent than ever.
The Secret World Of Ghostwriting
5. The Secret World Of Ghostwriting
October 12, 2018
It's a typical refrain you hear from many women: they do all of the work but get none of the credit. But what if that dynamic - doing the work without getting noticed - was a lucrative career choice? Elisa Kreisinger talks with ghostwriter Jodi Lipper about how she's made a career out of collaborating with authors to give them the book, and credit, they need to get seen.
Women's Rights Get Sued
4. Women's Rights Get Sued
October 12, 2018
Claire Wasserman started Ladies Get Paid, a profit-sharing company that provides resources for women to push for bigger paychecks and more career opportunities through women-only events. Then they got sued by Alfred Rava, a San Diego lawyer who makes his living suing women's organizations on the grounds that men are discriminated against in California.
Skincare As Self Care
3. Skincare As Self Care
October 12, 2018
While creams and serums were used by our mothers to slow the inevitability of the future, in today's political context, young women use it as reassurance that we have a future in the first place. Here's what we're really talking about when we say skincare equals self care.
All The Single Lady Housewives
2. All The Single Lady Housewives
October 12, 2018
Data suggests that women are delaying marriage if marrying at all. Yet we're surrounded by shows like Real Housewives of every major city, Basketball Wives, Cougar Wives, Sister Wives, My 5 Wives, Mob Wives, Football Wives... just to name a few. Why is marriage sidelined yet so prominent in popular culture? What's up with the rise of wives?
Why We Hate Ft. Tan France
1. Why We Hate Ft. Tan France
October 12, 2018
Elisa Kreisinger sat down with Queer Eye's Tan France to see how he's able to have conversations with conservatives, even after being called a "terrorist."
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  • Premiere Date
    October 12, 2018