Pretty Furious Deep Dive: Beyoncé, Feminism, & Politics

Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett just saw the Cowboy Carter Tour, and it was epic. Co-hosts Maggie and Mallory do an approachable deep-dive on Beyonce’s career through the lens of feminism, politics, and their respective experiences seeing in-person and live over the years.

00:00 Beyoncé: The Intersection of Feminism, Politics, and Stardom

04:55 Concert Experiences and Performers

10:24 Beyoncé's Political Engagement and Activism

15:59 Evolution of Beyoncé's Music and Message

23:19 Cultural Significance and Historical Context in Beyoncé's Work

27:28 The Cultural Impact of Black Artists

28:39 Personal Encounters with Beyoncé

30:37 Beyoncé's Resilience and Public Image

34:32 The Dynamics of Beyoncé and Jay-Z's Relationship

37:27 Critiques of Celebrity Wealth

48:55 The Ethics of Billionaire Status

*This episode was recorded on May 17, 2025, and aired on May 19, 2025.

Pretty Furious Pod is hosted by Maggie Gehlsen-Burnett and Mallory Hagan. Our mission is to validate women, challenge societal norms, and drive conversation about newsworthy topics plaguing the modern woman’s world. Through impactful conversations and humor, we aim to inspire our audience to use the most powerful force in the world to drive meaningful change: their fury.

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