Inclusivity & Gender in Christianity
We speak to two religious leaders about recent debates regarding inclusivity and gender in the Christian faith. Rev. Andrew McGowan and Rev. Linda Calkins
God's Gender; Girls & Depression
God's Gender: What pronouns should be used to refer to God? Girls & Depression: An alarming report says girls are frequently depressed and suffering from sexual violence. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Linda Chavez, Siobhan "Sam" Bennett, Ann Stone
Female President; Diversity & Inclusion
Female President: Nikki Haley will be running for president, and will Kamala Harris stay on as VP? Diversity & Inclusion: Women report high levels of discrimination as DEI programs get cut. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Tiana Lowe, Debra Carnahan
CRT, Teaching History, and the Haitian Revolution
For Black History Month, we speak with Marlene Daut, a history professor at Yale. She talks to us about lessons learned when teaching the Haitian Revolution and other parts of black history. And, we discuss the controversy surrounding Critical Race Theory.
Awards & Diversity; MTG for VP?
Awards & Diversity: Oscars criticized for lack of black women in the best director and best actress categories. MTG for VP?: Marjorie Taylor Greene reportedly angles to be Trump's vice-president. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Tiana Lowe, Erin Matson, Rina Shah.
Equality Behind the Scenes in TV and Movies
Pamala Buzick Kim, the executive director of Free the Work, talks to us about how to increase diversity in the film and TV industry. She talks to us about how she thinks we need to focus on "calling in and not calling out."
Misty Copeland Discusses the History and Future of Ballet
This week we interview Misty Copeland, the first African American female principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre, and the author of The Wind at My Back. Her latest book highlights her friendship with trailblazer Raven Wilkinson, as she reflects on her own life experiences.
2022 Year in Review
The biggest stories this year that affected women. Abortion: We take a look at the SCOTUS's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and what it meant for the midterm elections. Women & Work: how the workplace has changed after the pandemic. Ketanji Brown Jackson: We talk about the first black woman to become a SCOTUS Justice. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Linda Chavez, Debra Carnahan, Ann Stone
Asian American and Pacific Islander Women
We speak with Madalene Mielke, the president & CEO of Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies about the role of AAPI women both as candidates and voters. What are the top issues for this demographic and what are the different ways this voting bloc affected the midterms?
The Importance of Women in the 2022 Midterms
This week, we speak with Debbie Walsh, Director of the Center for American Women and Politics at Rutgers University. We discuss the impact of women running for office in both parties, and the importance of the women's vote.
Midterm Election Analysis; Inflation & Abortion
Midterm Election Analysis: We take a look at the red wave that wasn't. Inflation & Abortion: The two biggest issues this election took center stage. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton, Carrie Sheffield, Tiana Lowe, Lara Brown
Midterm Election; Affirmative Action
Midterm Election: How will abortion and inflation, among other issues, affect the women's vote? Affirmative Action: SCOTUS decisions set to change how colleges accept students. PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD), Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Hilary Rosen; Amala Ekpunobi
Should Sex Workers Be Unionized?
African American lesbian feminist sociologist Dr. Siobhan Brooks sheds light on the unionizing of sex workers. Dr. Brooks gives insight on the struggle for empowerment amidst hardships within the industry. Once thought of as a taboo subject, there is debate within the feminist movement about how to approach the subject.
Bully Market: Misogyny at Goldman Sachs
This week, we speak with Jamie Fiore Higgins, author of "Bully Market: My Story of Money and Misogyny at Goldman Sachs." She tells us about the abuse and sexism that is all too common on Wall Street.
Maternity Deserts, Abortion Vote Motivation
How the US went from a leader in maternal-infant health to a country of maternity deserts, why and what can be done. And how SCOTUS overturning Roe will impact this year's midterm elections. Our guests are Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton, Republican Strategists Ann Stone and Rina Shah and Siobhan "Sam" Bennett of the NY Amsterdam News.
Fighting for Domestic Workers' Rights
We speak with Jenn Stowe, executive director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, and Stephanie Land, author of the memoir "Maid: Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive," which became a Netflix series. Together they discuss the lack of pay, the tough working conditions, and the rights of domestic workers.
''The Godmother'' - Women in Organized Crime
This week we interview Barbie Latza Nadeau, a journalist and author of "The Godmother," a book about the rise of women in the mafia. What drives these women to turn to a life outside the law, and how do they rise up the ranks of organized crime?
Trump Lawsuit; SCOTUS & Midterms
Trump Lawsuit: NY AG Letitia James accuses the Trump family of a pattern of financial fraud. SCOTUS & Midterms: Will the reversal of Roe v. Wade handed down by the court motivate women to turn out? PANEL: Fmr. Rep. Nan Hayworth (R-NY), Ruth Conniff, Tiana Lowe, Danielle Moodie
Women in Aerospace with Fmr. Deputy Administrator for NASA
We speak with Lori Garver, a former Deputy Administrator for NASA. In her new book “Escaping Gravity: My Quest to Transform NASA and Launch a New Space Age,” Garver explains what it's like to be a woman shaking up the predominantly male aerospace field. She also talks about her work with Elon Musk and has some surprises about what NASA does and can cost.
Post-Pandemic Work & Juvenile Justice System
Post-Pandemic Work: Women employees step back into the office. Burn outs, overwhelming workloads and lack of advancement opportunities all play a factor in the hybrid work environment. Juvenile Justice System: We speak with advocates for change in Louisiana. PANEL: Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Erin Matson, Rina Shah and Ann Stone
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