Here at BUST, we’re living in the futuristic winter wonderland of early 2019. And we’re celebrating the final season of the beloved feminist comedy Broad City with a cover story starring the show’s genius masterminds Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer! Inside, we’ve got surprising interviews with Yvonne Orji from Insecure, hip-hop hottie Vic Mensa, and the hilarious Michelle Buteau from First Wives Club; a peek inside the world of a wildlife photographer who dressed as a panda to snap her amazing pics; a juicy historical piece on Mother Jones— “The Most Dangerous Woman in America”; and more..
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Table of Contents Jan/Feb 2019
FEATURES
The Long Goodbye
As Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer prepare to end Broad City, they reflect on how the groundbreaking show helped them become the women they are today. By Phoebe Robinson
Panda Power
Photographer Ami Vitale gets up close and personal with the rarest of bears. By Eliza Thompson
The Mother Of The Labor Movement
By the time she was in her 60s, “Mother” Jones was considered “the most dangerous woman in America.” By Lynn Peril
First Lady
Irreverent comedian Michelle Buteau makes a splash in the TV remake of First Wives Club. By Princess Weekes
Whoa, Nellie
An adventure-seeking independent spirit, 19th-century journalist Nellie Bly put her life on the line in pursuit of the ultimate story. By Lynn Peril
In Sickness And In Health
The struggle is real for women trying to date while managing a chronic illness. By Francesca Baker
BROADCAST
- Insecure’s Yvonne Orji; 2,000 Libros sends books to detained kids; plastic bag artist Robin Frohardt; and more.
- The Hotness: Pop-culture treats that can’t be beat. By Emily Rems
- Boy du Jour: Jason Mantzoukas is the cutest. By Sara Benincasa
- Pop Quiz: Toni Morrison is second to none! By Emily Rems
- Bra-ometer: Feminist news at a glance. By Solange Castellar
REAL LIFE
- Try your hand at punch needling; true tales of a death doula; microdosing 101; and more.
- Eat Me: Luscious pudding three ways. By Chef Rossi
- Booty Call: Gear up for the ultimate tea party. By Callie Watts
- You Go, Girl: Budapest is the best! By Isabella Beham
LOOKS
- Fashion advice from designer Akina Sato; get the Poison Ivy lewk; DIY herbal bath bags; and more.
- Good Stuff: Pastel perfection. By Stephanie J.
THE BUST GUIDE
- Music: Reviews; plus the return of Girlpool!
- Movies: Vox Lux was a Destroyer On the Basis of Sex.
- Books: Reviews; plus reading recommendations from Emma Straub.
SEX FILES
- Go on a Bender; and more.
- Questions for the Queen: Orgasm ordeals and kinky consent. By Dr. Carol Queen
- One-Handed Read: The Laundry Room. By Victoria Eiland
- Whore-O-Scopes: Hey baby, what’s your sign? By Sonia Ana Ortiz
THE BACK
- X Games: Me Two Movement. By Tracy Bennett
- Party Pics: Sweet snaps from The BUST Craftacular at World Maker Faire.
- The Last Laugh: Tammy Pierce stands up to street harassment. By Esther Pearl Watson
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