Hello, Say Culture Gapfest listeners. It's Julia Turner joining you today without Stephen Dana for a special podcast.

In recent weeks, more than 75 women have come forward to accused movie producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual harassment and assault.

The stories that Weinstein's accusers tell

of uncomfortable encounters in hotel rooms,

of ostensible business meetings interrupted

by requests to give him a massage, to watch him shower, to disrobe, and sometimes

if sexual violence, including rape, echo each other in striking ways.

In many cases, these women also describe having spent decades feeling isolated, alone, and

ashamed of their brushes with Weinstein.

But they were far from alone.

And so we invited three of these women, actress Alice Evans, actress Catherine Kendall, and professor

of psychology Tomey Ann Roberts to speak with each other about their experiences.

In an honest and emotional conversation taped in Los Angeles on Thursday

November 16th. They described what happened to them and how they're feeling now

about the cascade of Weinstein stories and allegations against other powerful men

that have emerged.

Before we bring you that conversation,

I'll note that Weinstein has been fired

from the Weinstein Company and has resigned

from the company's board.

Through a spokesperson, he has denied all allegations

of non-consensual sex, and of retaliation against women who rebuffed him or complained about his behavior.

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