Why are offices so cold in the summer? The DoubleX Gabfest debates whether air conditioning is sexist.

Is Office Air Conditioning Sexist? The DoubleX Gabfest Settles the Summer Debate.

Is Office Air Conditioning Sexist? The DoubleX Gabfest Settles the Summer Debate.

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July 15 2016 5:54 PM
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Does Your Office Feel Like an Arctic Tundra?

The DoubleX Gabfest explains why cold offices might be sexist.

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Summer is in full swing, which also means arctic-level air conditioning in a lot of offices. In the July 14 edition of the DoubleX Gabfest Slate Plus bonus segment, hosts Noreen Malone, Hanna Rosin, and June Thomas want to know why the temperature in public spaces seems to be more accommodating to men. Is office air conditioning just straight-up sexist? Keep listening to hear what the hosts think.

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