About Dire Straights
A feminist podcast about heterosexual love, sex, politics, and culture, hosted by Amanda Montei and Tracy Clark-Flory.
A “What I’m Listening To This Weekend” pick by New York Magazine.
"Finally, someone’s going to help the heteros heal themselves. Good luck, ladies! ” - The Meteor
Featured in Oprah Daily’s “The Work Women Do to Keep Desire Alive in Relationships Finally Gets a Name” (it’s the “fifth shift”).
Episodes combine rigorous journalism, feminist scholarship, and personal stories to critique heteronormative politics and culture—and sketch out more hopeful visions of love, pleasure, relationships, and connection.