You'll never miss a news story, a good laugh, or a tidbit of inspiration again with these queer, feminist, lady-owned-and-operated podcasts guaranteed to keep you in the loop and brighten your day.

The Rachel Maddow Show 

Breaking news! Current events! Something nice to look at! The Rachel Maddow Show brings you all this, every weekday. Indulge your Rachel Maddow crush and stay informed like the power lez you are: sharp-suited, freshly coiffed, and fully up to date.

Call Your Girlfriend

According to cohosts and best friends Ann Friedman and Aminatou Sow, Call Your Girlfriend is "the podcast for long-distance besties everywhere." Bask in the warm, comforting glow of the podcast that celebrates lady friendships and sounds like a conversation between friends who talk feminism, culture, and their everyday lives. Let this podcast cover your brain like a fuzzy blanket.

Another Round 

Hosted by BuzzFeed's Heben Nigatu and Tracy Clayton, this alcohol-fueled podcast covers race and gender politics with plenty of the same jokes and humor that have made these cohosts insanely popular on Twitter.

Citizen Radio 

This listener-supported daily podcast brings you all the news, without the filter. Stand-up comedian Jamie Kilsten and reporter Allison Kilkenny bring you news that most mainstream outlets don't cover, a well as compelling interviews and moments that will have you laughing out loud with your headphones in while the rest of the silent world around you stares, and that's OK.

Queer Inquiries 

Queer Inquiries is exactly what it sounds like, which is exactly what we need sometimes: all queer stuff, all the time. On their site, creators of the podcast write, "Queer Inquiries is a podcast that tells the stories and broadcasts the voices of folks around the United States who identify as queer. During this pivotal moment in our culture when lesbians and gay men are increasingly being portrayed in popular culture, it is important that real queer experiences are a part of the dialogue." Queer Inquiries has something for everyone: sex, zines, and an upcoming femme-centric episode.

Put Your Hands Together 

Stand-up comedians and real-life partners Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher record from the UCB Theater in Los Angeles, where they hilariously talk denim vests, lesbian haircuts, and life as a newly engaged queer couple.

2 Homos 

Two queer women, one podcast, approximately three gajillion jokes, and tons of L Word references, all in about 15 minutes.

Our Hen House

Cool queer ladies Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan create “a place to find our way to change the world for animals.” The perfect podcast for animal lovers, environmental activists, future cat ladies, or anyone interested in dabbling in veganism or learning more about how to live cruelty-free. 

Reality Cast 

Every week, writer Amanda Marcotte hosts this feminist podcast on social justice issues and sexual/reproductive health news. Stay up to date on the latest threats to reproductive rights and gender equality with sharp commentary and thought-provoking interviews.

Strange Fruit 

Dr. Kaila Story and Jaison Gardner talk politics, art, pop culture, and black gay life in this weekly podcast, plus recent coverage of the Baltimore uprising.

Professor Blastoff 

Tig Notaro, Kyle Dunnigan, and David Huntsberger host this science-themed series where past guests have included Whitney Cummings, Ian Harvie, and Molly Ringwald, talking everything from micro-budget filmmaking to pickup artists to life as a transgender comic.