Since the 1960s, the history of fast-food giant McDonald’s has been interwoven with the lives of Black Americans—sometimes in surprising ways. In her Pulitzer Prize-winning book, Franchise, Dr. Chatelain, a professor of history and African American studies at Georgetown University, reveals the complex interrelationship of the fast food chain and the crusade for civil rights. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...
Oct 21, 2021•22 min
Born a slave, Harriet Tubman escaped multiple times, went on to shepherd hundreds of other enslaved people to freedom, and gained renown as an abolitionist, military leader, Union spy and suffragist. Historian and archaeologist Dr. Cheryl LaRoche reveals what made Tubman one of the most remarkable women in U.S. history. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 14, 2021•26 min
To kick off a new season of Seneca's 100 Women to Hear, we interview the greatest female chess player of all time, Judit Polgar. Her achievements go beyond gender lines; she's beaten many of the top male players, including Gary Kasparov and Boris Spassky. A Grandmaster since age 15, Polgar stood up to naysayers who didn't think a girl could reach the heights of chess. Now she's encouraging girls and boys to get in the game. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...
Oct 07, 2021•22 min
In the 1920s, Bessie Coleman, one of the first Black women to earn a pilot’s license, transfixed audiences with her daredevil flying. We learn about Coleman from author and pilot Carole Hopson, a pioneer in her own right, who is among the few African American women to fly big commercial jets. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 24, 2021•37 min
Besides being the first Black woman to head the prestigious college, Dr. Johnson is also a renowned cardiologist and researcher whose groundbreaking studies show how disease affects women and men differently. We revisit this episode from late 2020 in which she shares her insights into women's leadership, how to improve health care, and her optimism for the future. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 19, 2021•34 min
Her nonfiction books —including Ashley’s War and The Dressmaker of Khair Khana—top best-seller lists. We revisit this episode with Gayle Tzemach Lemmon, who talks about her newest book, The Daughters of Kobani, and about the remarkable women she met in recent years in Afghanistan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 17, 2021•34 min
Thousands of children in Flint, Michigan were exposed to dangerous levels of lead in the city’s drinking water—but the world didn’t pay attention until pediatrician and public health advocate Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha called a press conference to reveal her findings. We revisit this episode to hear how she fought for Flint's children, even in the face of a fierce backlash. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 12, 2021•34 min
When Zainab Salbi learned that women were enduring rape and other horrors during the Bosnian War she started a fund—which became the renowned nonprofit, Women for Women International, which aids women in conflict zones. Since then Zainab has gone on to be a media commentator, podcast host and even helped found another nonprofit. Learn why she’s so hopeful about the future. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
Aug 10, 2021•35 min
The first woman to win a Pulitzer Prize, Edith Wharton wrote novels like The Age of Innocence and The House of Mirth that remain popular today. We get fascinating insight into this multifaceted writer and designer of homes and gardens from Susan Wissler, executive director of Wharton’s estate, The Mount. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 05, 2021•41 min
A champion for women in sailing, Dawn Riley has made history in the world’s most challenging races. Among her feats: She was the first woman ever to manage an entire America’s Cup syndicate, and the first American, man or woman, to sail in three America’s Cups and in two Whitbread Round the World races. She has lessons to offer on focus and leadership, and tells why any sailing crew benefits from the participation of women. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...
Aug 03, 2021•24 min
Sixteen-year-old Marley Dias likes to call herself “a problem solver,” a role she took on with #1000BlackGirlBooks, the campaign she launched at age 10. We revisit this fascinating conversation with Marley, who's an author and TV host as well as the youngest member of Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list. Learn about her mission of social justice, equality and inclusiveness. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 29, 2021•29 min
In her book, Awakening, Vogelstein, who has served as director of the Women and Foreign Policy program at the Council on Foreign Relations, tells how #MeToo has spread around the globe, ushering in a new, powerful women’s rights movement. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 27, 2021•33 min
Schools in Washington, DC, were still segregated when Shirley Jackson started her education. We revisit this conversation in which Dr. Jackson tells how she became the first African American woman to get a PhD from MIT, the chair of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and president of the renowned RPI. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 22, 2021•34 min
On July 19 and 20, 1848, the first American women’s rights convention, held in Seneca Falls, New York, launched a movement whose work continues to this day. Historian Sally McMillen tells about the brave women who dared speak up and declare that all men and women are created equal. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 20, 2021•25 min
When she was an undergrad at Princeton, she launched a revolution in education with Teach for America, a way to help children in under-served neighborhoods get a good education. With Teach for All, her mission has gone international. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 15, 2021•37 min
Among her many firsts: She was the first woman to become a four-star admiral in the US Navy, and the first African-American woman to command a ship. We revisit this episode and learn about her life of resilience and courage. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 13, 2021•25 min
The only woman to lead a major American orchestra, Marin Alsop steps down this summer as conductor of the Baltimore Symphony. She’s leaving on a high note, as a champion for other women in music and for making classical music more accessible. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jul 08, 2021•26 min
The last 18 months have been tough on everyone, especially women in the workforce. But the pandemic has also given us an unprecedented opportunity to make work life better for women. Learn how that can happen from Lorraine Hariton, President and CEO of Catalyst, the global nonprofit dedicated to building workplaces that work for women. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 06, 2021•24 min
Kristalina Georgieva is the second woman, after Christine Lagarde, to hold the job of Managing Director of the powerful IMF. We revisit this fascinating conversation from early 2021; in it Georgieva tells how the IMF helped some member countries avoid economic collapse during the pandemic, and why she puts a relentless focus on gender equality. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jul 01, 2021•31 min
Although she’s only 20, Alaska native Charitie Ropati has already made herself a voice to be heard. She’s developed public school curriculums that bring to light the histories of Indigenous Americans, and she’s working to reverse climate change. Her efforts got her named a Champion for Change by the Center for Native American Youth. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 29, 2021•31 min
Born in Wales to parents who never finished their schooling, Julia Gillard grew up with a desire to make a difference. We revisit this episode in which she talks about the famous speech she gave before Parliament that called out sexism and the double standard. Now she’s helping other women become leaders. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 24, 2021•34 min
She overcame a hearing disability, a speech impediment, and being taunted as a child—and rose to become one of basketball’s greatest players as a star on the Indiana Fever. She’s poured that same passion and determination into her foundation to help disadvantaged children. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 22, 2021•21 min
The Los Angeles-based artist, writer, director and activist has had performances across the US, and she’s turned LA’s Little Tokyo into a cultural destination. What unites these various efforts? A passionate determination to show how we are all connected. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jun 17, 2021•33 min
Libya is a tough place to be a woman. That's why activist Rawan Khalfallah, along with her colleagues at Together We Build It, are finding creative ways to advocate for women and women's rights. Among their projects: Super Nasaween or Superwomen, a campaign that uses comic strips to fight the toxic stereotypes holding women back. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 15, 2021•16 min
The MIT Media Lab is world-renowned for its cutting edge innovations—and come July 1, Dr. Dava Newman will be its director. She’s already won acclaim as former deputy administrator for NASA, as an astronautics professor at MIT, and for her design of a striking new space suit, the BioSuit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 10, 2021•34 min
Track and field, golf, baseball…name a sport and Babe Didrikson Zaharias excelled at it. At the 1932 Olympics, she set records in the hurdles and javelin throw. She helped found the LPGA and ruled the sport. Baylor University's Dr. Karon LeCompte tell us why Babe should be remembered. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 08, 2021•24 min
Ever since she burst on the literary scene in 1968 with her first book of poetry, Black Feeling Black Talk , Nikki Giovanni has been writing in every genre and collecting honors. Fifty-three years later, she’s still writing, teaching and inspiring others. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 03, 2021•35 min
She was admired, criticized and vastly underestimated. and if it hadn't been for Nancy Reagan, Ronald Reagan might never have gained the White House--or held on to it. Karen Tumulty, author of The Triumph of Nancy Reagan, reveals the complex, determined woman behind the president. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 01, 2021•28 min
She was the first woman—and second person—to fly solo across the Atlantic. Beside setting numerous flying records, Earhart was also an unapologetic feminist, a style setter, and a savvy marketer of her own brand. Candace Fleming, author of Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart , reveals just how groundbreaking she was. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 27, 2021•33 min
Many a young scientist has been inspired by Marie Curie, renowned for her work with radium and radioactivity and the first person to win two Nobel Prizes. Biographer Susan Quinn tells how Curie overcame overt sexism and myriad other challenges. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
May 25, 2021•30 min
