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Behind the apron: What social media's 'trad wife' trend says about today's politics

Season 1 Episode 55 | 51m 58s

Clips of so-called “trad wives” – women romanticizing 1950s homemaking – are racking up millions of views online. What does this nostalgic movement reveal about our current politics and culture wars?

Aired: 12/09/25
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