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The C-Word

The C-Word

By: Lena Dunham & Alissa Bennett
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With every episode, Lena Dunham and Alissa Bennett take you on a historical deep dive into the life of a woman society dismissed by calling her mad, sad, or just plain bad: Lindsay Lohan, Judy Garland, Winona Ryder, Mariah Carey, Lil Kim and many more. Join them for a rich, hilarious, and heartbreaking look into exactly what it means when we call a woman “crazy.”The C-Word was originally published behind a paywall from 2019 - 2022. This is the first time it’s being released to all major podcast platforms.© Lena Dunham & Alissa Bennett. All Rights Reserved. Social Sciences World
Episodes
  • Marie Antoinette, Part 1

    Marie Antoinette, Part 1
    Jun 11 2026

    Lena and Alissa discuss Marie Antoinette, the last queen of France before the French revolution and cultural symbol of royal excess. In this episode: Marie Antoinette’s marriage as an adolescent, her iconic pouf hairstyle, and the series of events that would make her France’s public enemy No. 1.

    This episode was first published on 09/30/2021.
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    54 mins
  • Vanessa Marquez

    Vanessa Marquez
    Jun 4 2026

    Vanessa Marquez was an actress best known for her role as Nurse Wendy on ER. Later, she would appear on the reality television show Intervention, which showcased her shopping addiction and agoraphobia. During #metoo, she spoke out about sexual harassment on set. Lena and Alissa discuss how past trauma impacts health, Vanessa’s prolific online posts, and police brutality.

    This episode was first published on 08/19/2021.
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Amy Winehouse, Part 2

    Amy Winehouse, Part 2
    May 28 2026

    In Part 2, Lena and Alissa unpack the years leading up to Amy Winehouse’s death in 2011. They discuss rehab, bad boyfriends, and the 27 club.


    This episode was first published on 08/05/2021.
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    58 mins
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