Best Alyse Bianca Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 2: Decoding Project 2025, talking DOJ with Lou Manzo 21:45

19h ago21:45

21:45

Former federal prosecutor Lou Manzo joins the conversation to unpack the various proposals within Project 2025 focused on the Department of Justice. We explore some of the Chapter's more extreme proposals that could fundamentally alter the department's independent administration of justice. Mr. Manzo, one of the lead prosecutors who secured seditio…

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Episode 1: Decoding Project 2025, with Dr. Constance A. Lindsay 36:01

6d ago36:01

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Dr. Constance A. Lindsay Ph.D. joins us to unravel the intricate proposals of Project 2025, focusing on the Department of Education. This episode explores the historical context of the conservative movement's push to eliminate federal involvement in education. With Dr. Lindsay's expertise, we examine how these proposed changes could disproportionat…

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Season 2 Episode 4: Tanya Lalwani on Football, Recovery, and Evolutionary Psychology 2:00:00

1+ y ago2:00:00

2:00:00

WE ARE BACK WITH ANOTHER EPISODE! Episode 4 tackles the topic of evolutionary psychology with our Guest Tanya Lalwani, with her passion and history in the sport of Football, overcoming injuries, change in mindset and much more discussed! Hope you enjoy this one!

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Season 2 Episode 3: Attack on Titan Special - Discussing S1 to S4 Part 1 with Bianca & MK-1 [Part 2] 1:00:49

1+ y ago1:00:49

1:00:49

Aaaand we're back with part 2 of our Attack on Titan Special! This half includes a deeper dive into lore, especially from Season 4 till the end of S4 Part 1. We had an absolute blast over these last two episodes delving into this narrative masterpiece of an anime, and we hope you will too!

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Season 2 Episode 2: Attack on Titan Special 1 - Discussing Season 1 to Season 4 Part 1 with Bianca & Farvez (MK-1) [Part 1] 54:26

1+ y ago54:26

54:26

Attack on Titan - the anime that transformed how we view anime as a whole. Join us as we unwind and discuss what can only be described as a narrative masterpiece. Whether you're of the opinion that anime is "for kids", have perhaps heard of Attack on Titan, are considering getting into anime, or are a die-hard AoT fan like us, this is not an episod…

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Season 2 Episode 1: VisualSarah on Digital Art, Haraam Police, and Misunderstandings about Emiratis 1:28:49

1+ y ago1:28:49

1:28:49

In this episode, prolific digital artist Sarah (@visual.sarah on Instagram) talks to us about her artwork through her undergrad senior project, her experience with uninformed "Haraam Police" in the past, and the many misunderstandings pertaining to Emiratis especially among expats, in light of the Emiriatization Program, and her own personal experi…

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Season 2 Episode 0: WE'RE FINALLY BACK... with A BRAND-NEW CO-HOST! 21:13

1+ y ago21:13

21:13

We're finally back! New co-host, new content, new workings, and more... listen on to find out more (and who hehe). It is so good to be back, and it only gets bigger and better from here! As always, stay tuned to our Instagram (@thealiainpodcast) for the latest as and when it happens!From projects to art to enlightening experiences, we firmly believ…

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Episode 29: Ep29: Who Was Pauli Murray? A Conversation with Writer and Photographer Malika Ali Harding. 43:18

3y ago43:18

43:18

It’s pride month! In this episode, writer and photographer Malika Ali Harding tells us about Pauli Murray. Pauli Murray was a civil rights activist, women’s rights activist, lawyer, author, poet, and is amongst the first generation of female Episcopal priests. She’s done so many amazing things… but why isn’t she more well known?? We talk about how …

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Episode 11: Ali Khawaja on Cryptocurrency, Lego (& BBQ) 1:12:00

3y ago1:12:00

1:12:00

Hello to one and all, in today's episode we shall be looking at the world of Cryptocurrency and also deep-diving into the world of Legos with our special guest, Professor Ali Khawaja from the American University of Sharjah. Our video episodes on YouTube contain special previews so make sure to subscribe and watch them for more entertaining content.…

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Episode 28: Ep28: Who Was Jeane Kirkpatrick and Why is Democracy So Fragile? A Chat with Historian Bianca Rowlett. 32:05

3y ago32:05

32:05

Bianca Rowlett tells us about Jeane Kirkpatrick, the first woman to serve as US Ambassador to the United Nations under Reagan’s administration. Jeane Kirkpatrick was a very controversial figure and is known for the Kirkpatrick Doctrine that justified supporting authoritarian right wing regimes and dictatorships as long they were anticommunist. She …

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Episode 27: Ep27: Part 2 of "Women vs Hollywood” with Author Helen O’Hara 5:29

3y ago5:29

5:29

In this episode, I continue my conversation with author, film critic, and journalist Helen O’Hara about her new book Women vs. Hollywood: The Fall and Rise of Women in Film. We talk about the nuts and bolts of the movie making industry. Why some aspects turn people into products. How telling more diverse stories is not only morally good but also ec…

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Episode 10: The Hosts on Destigmatizing Therapy, Mental Healthcare & Social Media 56:35

3+ y ago56:35

56:35

The time has come! Join us for our first-ever solo episode where we just sit down and discuss topics of significance to you, our dear audience. We are also pleased to announce that henceforth, all episodes will be available on video on our YouTube Channel! (Just search The AliAin Podcast on YouTube or use the link in our Instagram bio! In today's s…

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Episode 9: Pooja Baburaj on Superheroes and Entrepreneurial Spirit 1:06:51

3+ y ago1:06:51

1:06:51

And we're back! This week we had the pleasure of sitting down with Pooja Baburaj, the Founder of EdTech startup Ground Z, and Executive Producer of 1 Byte Elephant. From her undying love for Power Rangers and everything Marvel to her many entrepreneurial adventures, join us in finding out what it is that made Pooja into the daring, persistent, and …

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Episode 8: Iraqi Singer/Songwriter Shébani 1:49:08

3+ y ago1:49:08

1:49:08

"If I'd rather be anybody else, I'd be me", says our guest, Iraqi singer/songwriter Sarah Al Shaybani, a.k.a. Shébani (@shebanimusic on all platforms), in her song Be Me. Such a timeless lyric should immediately give you a glimpse of her bold, unapologetic, and endearing character.Join us as we dive deep (pun intended) into her journey, from mermai…

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Episode 26: Ep26: "Women vs Hollywood” Part 1. A Chat with Author Helen O’Hara About Women in Hollywood History. 33:25

3+ y ago33:25

33:25

It's Women’s History Month and awards season so let’s talk about women in Hollywood. In this episode, author, film critic, and journalist Helen O’Hara tells us about her new book Women vs. Hollywood: The Fall and Rise of Women in Film. We talk about women in leadership roles when filmmaking was first invented but were later written out of Hollywood…

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Episode 25: Ep25: Who Are the Women That Shaped Hip-Hop? Clover Hope tells us about her new book The Motherlode. 41:25

3+ y ago41:25

41:25

In this episode, historian and writer Clover Hope tells us about her new book, The Motherlode, a comprehensive history of women rappers. Clover tells us about the role of women in the birth of hip-hop. We talk about the first female rapper, MC Sha-Rock and other women who were crucial to building the genre. Clover tells us about her process of rese…

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Episode 24: Ep24: Who was Georgia Ann Hill Robinson, L.A.’s First Black Policewoman? A conversation with historian Hadley Meares. 45:36

3+ y ago45:36

45:36

It’s February and Black History month! In this episode, historian and writer Hadley Meares tells us the story of Georgia Ann Hill Robinson, the first black woman hired to the LAPD in 1919. Her story is very topical to what’s going on today and the conversation about the role of police officers and the use of social agencies to help address communit…

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Episode 23: Ep23: Who was Irma Rangel? A conversation with historian Dr. Tiffany González. 2:54

3+ y ago2:54

2:54

In this episode, historian and writer Dr. Tiffany González tells us the story of Irma Rangel, the first Mexican American woman elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1976. We talk about Irma Rangel’s path to politics, how she started as a teacher, and then decided to become a lawyer. She saw a lack of representation for Mexican American c…

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Episode 22: Ep22: Turning A True Story Into A Play. A Conversation with Actress and Writer Mary Jane Wells About Her Play “Heroine”. 42:34

3+ y ago42:34

42:34

In this episode, actress and writer Mary Jane Wells tells us about how she adapted the true story of a female soldier in the US army into a one woman play called “Heroine”. We talk about how to tell the story of someone’s traumatic experience without being exploitive or causing more distress. We talk about artistic license and when a story takes on…

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Episode 21: Ep21: “Dare You Meet A Woman”. A conversation with Historian and Author Kellie Carter-Jackson about Black Women, Abolitionism, and Protective Violence in 1850-1859 41:00

3+ y ago41:00

41:00

In this episode, historian and author Kellie Carter-Jackson tells us about her new essay “‘Dare You Meet a Woman’: Black Women, Abolitionism, and Protective Violence, 1850-1859” If you think America is tense now, you need to hear more stories about the Antebellum Era, especially just before the American Civil War started in 1861. Kellie Carter-Jack…

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Episode 7: Simran Chowdhry, Founder of Bluephin Technologies 1:06:06

3+ y ago1:06:06

1:06:06

Today's guest is none other than Simran Chowdhry (Instagram: @simranchowdhryy), founder of BluePhin Technologies, a startup that aims to use mobile autonomous robots (called BluePhins) to solve the age-old problem of plastic pollution in commercial water bodies.One of the most strong-willed yet humble hustlers I know, just being in her presence mot…

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Episode 20: Ep20: Political Husbands in the 1970s. A Conversation With Historian Sarah Rowley. 54:05

3+ y ago54:05

54:05

America has finally elected its first female Vice President, Kamala Harris. In this episode, we talk to author and historian Sarah Rowley about political husbands. In the 1970s, more women were elected to political office thus changing gender roles in Washington. The political spouse had for so long been a wife. We talk about Bella Abzug and her hu…

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Ep19: Voter Suppression Of Minority Women After 1920. A Chat With Historian Liette Gidlow. 45:07

4y ago45:07

45:07

Voter suppression isn’t new to America. In this episode, we talk to author and historian Liette Gidlow about tactics used to keep women, namely minority women, from casting a ballot after 1920 when the 19th Amendment finally passed. Some registrars got creative while others literally ran and hid. We talk about how disenfranchisement within our coun…

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Episode 6: Sredha Sunil Kumar on the Importance of Family, Spirituality, & Character Transformation 1:00:42

4y ago1:00:42

1:00:42

Today we speak to Sredha, one of the most motivated, persistent, and positive individuals we have ever had the pleasure of being friends with. A student at the University of Exeter, join us as she dives into her story of moving to and growing up in the U.A.E., adapting in creative ways and the timeless lessons she has learned and continues to learn…

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Ep18: Halloween Episode!! A Conversation with Author and Halloween Expert Lisa Morton. 48:09

4y ago48:09

48:09

Happy Halloween! In this episode, author and Halloween expert Lisa Morton tells us about female horror writers of the late 1800s and early 1900s. She tells us about what inspires and influences her own writing. We chat about how spooky stories reflect our culture and current events. She also tells us about early seances and how mediums were big tim…

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Ep17: Who was Elizabeth Peratrovich? A conversation with historian Holly Guise. 1:01:46

4y ago1:01:46

1:01:46

In this episode, author and historian Holly Guise, tells us about Elizabeth Peratrovich. Elizabeth Peratrovich was a civil rights activist who fought for equality for Alaska Natives. Her story is like others who fought for change. In Alaska, Elizabeth and her husband Roy Peratrovich found discrimination, difficulty buying a house in certain neighbo…

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Ep16: Who was Patsy Mink? A conversation with historian Judy Wu. 38:07

4y ago38:07

38:07

In this episode, author and historian Judy Wu, tells us about Patsy Mink. Patsy Mink was an attorney and politician from the state of Hawaii. She was the first Asian-American woman and the first woman of color elected to Congress. Patsy’s story is great because she didn’t give up when things were tough. She was a woman who really fought for change …

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Episode 5: MK-1 - The Epitome of Lyricism and Experimental Rapduction 1:09:20

4y ago1:09:20

1:09:20

2020 has been a historic year. What many saw as the dawn of a new decade filled with opportunity and blue skies soon proved to be the stormiest night of all. "Heavenfall is 2020" says MK-1 a.k.a. Farvez Afridi, one of if not the most talented, profound, and deep rapducers in the U.A.E., about his latest and most breathtaking project yet. Join us as…

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Ep15: Who was Ellen McCormack, the woman who ran for president in 1976? A chat with Stacie Taranto. 1:14:50

4y ago1:14:50

1:14:50

In this episode, historian and author Stacie Taranto tells us about Ellen McCormack. Ellen McCormack ran for president in 1976 as a Democrat with an exclusively pro-life platform. She was creating the single issue voter by being the single issue presidential candidate. What’s interesting about stories like Ellen McCormack is that it shows the power…

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Ep14: Ruth Bader Ginsburg 1:13:57

4y ago1:13:57

1:13:57

In this episode of She’s History, historian Marjorie Spruill tells us about who Ruth Bader Ginsburg was, her accomplishments, her struggles to get a job in law, the cases she argued and won in front of the Supreme Court, how she became a justice on the Supreme Court, her famous dissents, and her lasting legacy. We also talk about voting rights, how…

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Episode 4: KC Hamada on WWE and his Journey from Schoolboy to BBoying to Rap 1:05:47

4y ago1:05:47

1:05:47

Today's guest needs no introduction to our lovely listeners in the UAE. From being one of the most talented artists and electric performers in the nation to one of the most kind-hearted and down to Earth individuals we've ever had the pleasure of conversing with, we've never been more excited than we are today, introducing the one and only: KC Hama…

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ANNOUNCEMENT 17:04

4y ago17:04

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Today's episode is an announcement with just the hosts. We had two, arguably three important things to discuss and clarify, and so we did! aliainpodcast@gmail.com is our email address (for complaints/suggestions, business inquiries, and of course, guest applications! Remember: anyone with a story to tell is welcome on the show—just send us a brief …

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Episode 3: Umamah Farooq on Creative Freedom and Her Persistent Journey as a Poet 56:06

4y ago56:06

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"When you make art it is very important to know that art is supposed to be for yourself. it is not supposed to be for followers, it is not supposed to be for just making money or something; you can make money from it, but your sole purpose should not be that." –Umamah FarooqThe above quote should be enough to hook you in for this episode with a ver…

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Ep13: Part Two of "Suffrage at 100” Chat With Stacie Taranto and Leandra Zarnow. 36:15

4y ago36:15

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Now we’re 100 years and a couple days into women having the right to vote and there’s still a lot of work to do in regards to gender equality. More than you’d think! We continue our conversation with historians Stacie Taranto and Leandra Zarnow about their new book "Suffrage at 100", a really great collection of essays from various writers about wo…

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Episode 2: Alicia Prakash DOS (Part 2) 33:34

4y ago33:34

33:34

Welcome back for Episode 2 of The AliAin Podcast! We're glad you could make it 😄Today we are joined once more by Alicia Prakash, as we discuss her many creative outlets, in particular her experience with writing, why she does it, and the plethora of knowledge and self--insight it has allowed her to gain.If you liked the last one, you just can't mis…

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Ep12: Suffrage at 100 - Women in American Politics Since 1920. PART ONE 33:03

4y ago33:03

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It’s August 26th, 2020 which is the 100 year anniversary of the 19th amendment to the U.S. Constitution being formally adopted allowing women the right to vote. Historians Stacie Taranto and Leandra Zarnow tell us about their new book "Suffrage at 100", which is a really great collection of essays from various writers about women in American politi…

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Episode 1: Alicia Prakash (Part 1) 56:21

4y ago56:21

56:21

The first official episode of our podcast is out now! Join us as we talk to our first guest, Alicia Prakash, about her childhood, tragic experiences, and the journey that led her to become the fine woman that she is today. Alicia is a true hardworking wonder kid, with a star-studded academic record, proficiency in a multitude of skills such as danc…

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Episode 0: Introduction (with hosts Ali Adnaan Raza and Ali Hamid Zaidi) 14:56

4y ago14:56

14:56

Our introductory episode! Tune in to find out exactly what we have in store for you with this new endeavor. We truly believe that every individual has a story to tell and lessons from their lives and struggles to share with us all. We hope that the coming weekly episodes inspire one and all!

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Ep11: How did Phyllis Schlafly help Ronald Reagan become president? 39:23

4y ago39:23

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As we celebrate the 100 year anniversary of the last state to ratify for the 19th amendment declaring for the first time that all American women, like men, deserve the right to vote, we hear the story of how Phyllis Schlafly threw a gala to celebrate her role in helping to stop states from ratifying another amendment, the Equal Rights Amendment. In…

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Ep10: What was the 1977 Houston Women's Conference? 1:10:09

4y ago1:10:09

1:10:09

Marjorie Spruill, historian and author of the book “Divided we stand”, tells us about the 1977 Houston Women's Conference and how it was an amazing celebration of American women as well as a tool for furthering a growing divide. This event really did pave the way for the extreme partisan politics we see today. *Disclaimer, you do not need to watch …

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Ep9: Who were Midge Costanza & Jean O’Leary,? A conversation with historian Marjorie Spruill. 32:06

4y ago32:06

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Marjorie Spruill, historian and author of the book “Divided we stand”, tells us about Midge Costanza, Jean O’Leary, the gay rights provision in the national plan of action, why Bella was nervous about it, and why it’s important to stand your ground for what’s right. *Disclaimer, you do not need to watch the "Mrs. America" limited series to enjoy th…

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Ep8: Who was Bella Abzug? A conversation with historian Marjorie Spruill. 45:04

4y ago45:04

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In this episode, historian Marjorie Spruill tells us about Bella Abzug, a champion for equality. We learn about Bella's career in politics as the country was beginning to divide so extremely in the 1970s. *Disclaimer, you do not need to watch the "Mrs. America" limited series to enjoy the history conversation in this podcast. However, the 7th episo…

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Ep7: Historically Speaking, What Happens Now America? A conversation with historian Marjorie Spruill. 41:14

4y ago41:14

41:14

Historian Marjorie Spruill wrote the book "Divided We Stand" which illustrates how America became so polarized. With protests and calls for change, Marjorie and I have a conversation about what historically might be next for our country. #blacklivesmatter #protests #justiceforgeorge #georgefloyd #unite #unitedwestand #america #politics #division #r…

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Ep6: Who is Jill Ruckelshaus? A conversation with historian Marjorie Spruill. 3:44

4y ago3:44

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*Disclaimer, you do not need to watch the Mrs. America limited series to enjoy the history conversation in this podcast. However, the 6th episode of the series is a good companion piece for this podcast episode. In this episode, Marjorie talks about Republican feminist Jill Ruckelshaus. Marjorie Spruill is a historian and author of the book Divided…

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Ep5: Sex in the 1960s & 70s. A conversation with historian Marjorie Spruill. 39:02

4+ y ago39:02

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*Disclaimer, you do not need to watch the Mrs. America limited series to enjoy the history conversation in this podcast. However, the 5th episode of the series is a good companion piece for this podcast episode. In this episode, Marjorie talks about sex and marriage in the 1960s and 70s. Marjorie Spruill wrote the book “Divided We Stand”. Her book …

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Ep4: Who was Betty Friedan? A conversation with historian Marjorie Spruill. 53:44

4+ y ago53:44

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*Disclaimer, you do not need to watch the Mrs. America limited series to enjoy the history conversation in this podcast. However, the 4th episode of the series is a good companion piece for this podcast episode. In this episode, Marjorie talks about Betty Friedan. We also discuss how Phyllis Schlafly used emotion to get the upper hand on Betty duri…

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Ep3: Who was Shirley Chisholm? A conversation with historian Marjorie Spruill. 55:30

4+ y ago55:30

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*Disclaimer, you do not need to watch the Mrs. America limited series to enjoy the history conversation in this podcast. However, the 3rd episode of the series is a good companion piece for this podcast episode. In this episode, Marjorie talks about Shirley Chisholm who became the first black woman to run for the office of President of the United S…

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Ep2: Who is Gloria Steinem? A conversation with historian Marjorie Spruill. 41:16

4+ y ago41:16

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*Disclaimer, you do not need to watch the Mrs. America limited series to enjoy the history conversation in this podcast. However, the 2nd episode of the series is a good companion piece for this podcast episode. In this episode, Marjorie talks about Gloria Steinem and the women trying to pass the Equal Rights Amendment in the 1970s. At the same tim…

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Ep1: Who was Phyllis Schlafly? A conversation with historian Marjorie Spruill. 47:45

4+ y ago47:45

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*Disclaimer, you do not need to watch the Mrs. America limited series to enjoy the history conversation in this podcast. However, the 1st episode of the series is a good companion piece for this podcast episode. In this episode, Laura interviews Marjorie Spruill, historian and author of the book "Divided We Stand" about who Phyllis Schalfly is and …

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