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The Patriarchy in Medicine

Mar 3, 2026 · 1h 6m

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Dr. Kaveh Hoda sits down with Rebecca Watson (YouTuber, writer, person named for good reasons in the Epstein files ) and Dr. Kirti Patel (OB-GYN, host of The Gynarchy Podcast) to discuss how patriarchy infiltrates women's healthcare. From red pill ideology going mainstream to why women's pain is systematically dismissed, this conversation exposes the misogyny baked into medical systems. Topics covered: • How Rebecca ended up in the Epstein files (twice!) • Red pill ideology: from Reddit fringe to US government • Virginity myths and body count obsession debunked • Why women wait longer for pain treatment in ERs • The shocking lack of pain management for IUDs • Clinical trials that excluded…