This week Holly and Bella talk about Historical FictionBroadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Chat about Emily Perkins & Saraid D Silver - NZ Authors Emily Perkins & Saraid D Silver.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

A conversation about Irish fiction writers. Featuring John Boyne, Sally Rooney, Oisín McKenna and Megan Nolan. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

The Last Wireless Books show.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Guest Gareth West comes in for a chat about archival and library work. We discuss what we're reading and play a poem by Raymond Antrobus.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Holly & Bella Chat Books - The Athenaeum's new librarian Holly Fletcher speaks with Bella King, about writers Sinéad Gleeson, Laureen Groff, Louise Erdich and Ottessa Moshfegh. Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Hello Holly - It is a time of change at the Athenaeum. Christine has retired and we have a lovely new librarian Holly Flecther. In todays show we introduced Holly and talk a little about her background and of course we have new books to talk about.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Even more St Kilda - We return to St Kilda's past where the fear of being inundated by the sea did not put people off removing sand from the sand dunes. We call them Karens' but they were just busy bodies back then and we have some examples as well as odd financial dealings that would have Rate Payers Groups hopping mad today. Also new book reviews…

Censorship at the Athenaeum - One of our members took out an old Ken Follett and when she brought it back she said 'what's the story with the missing pages?' and she showed me that six pages were missing. So Rosalie the librarian before me had censored this book. I was able to uncover some of the story behind this and share it with our listeners.Br…

More St Kilda - We have a host of new books. Christine provides an update on our favourite ancient Greek Aeschylus and tells us more about the borough of St Kilda.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

History of St Kilda - Not that long ago Dunedin was a compact city surrounded by independent Boroughs one of the last of which was St Kilda. Something reminded Christine that people living in St Kilda had to pay a non-residents fee to borrow books from the Dunedin City Library and in trying to research that she stumbled upon lots of other interesti…

Maids of Honour - Beth is back on deck hitting all the buttons at the right time (sort of) and Christine is very happy to see her. We have new books and old-time tips on economical ways to keep your leather shoes in tip top shape.Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin oar.org.nz

Part 2 of our Benazir Bhutto series! Join me on today's episode as we discuss Benazir Bhutto's terms in office as Prime Minister of Pakistan.

Join me on today's episode as we discuss the early life and political beginnings of former Pakistani Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. Tune in to part 2 to discover more about her time in office!By Dana Ko

Welcome back to The Femme State! In today's episode, we do a deep dive into the career and life of Bella Abzug. The author of the famous quote in the title, Bella Abzug faced numerous challenges to both a legal and political career. Living in an era where some law schools refused her admission because of her gender, she found a home at Columbia Uni…

On today's episode, we'll be diving into the story of Frances Perkins. As the first woman to hold a cabinet position, the legacy she left behind in both the American presidency and the labor movement thrives to this day.By Dana Ko

Patsy Mink, the first Asian-American woman and woman of color to be elected to Congress, left a legacy of progress toward gender and racial equality. Join me as we discuss her life and accomplishments in the House!By Dana Ko

Belva Ann Lockwood was the first woman to practice before the Supreme Court. Her two Presidential campaigns helped advance the cause of women's suffrage. Join me as we discuss her legal and political career!By Dana

The first woman elected to the U.S. Senate, Hattie Wyatt Caraway paved the way for future female Congresswomen. Nicknamed "Silent Hattie," she was a reserved politician but her career did the talking. Join me as we discuss her life and time in the Senate!By Dana

Welcome to the first episode of The Femme State Podcast! On this series, we will be sharing the often untold stories of women in politics who have helped shape our world today. This first episode, I tell a little about myself and my inspiration and vision for this podcast.By Dana