
Gender
Bonus Interview: Laurie Halse Anderson on #MeToo and ‘Shout’
Laurie Halse Anderson's memoir, Shout, is a vulnerable and powerful reflection on our society failing victims, and a love letter to survivors of sexual assault.
Air Date: September 17, 2022 7:00 am
Listen 49:00In new gun law, a quiet breakthrough for victims of abuse
A new bipartisan gun safety law makes it more difficult for intimate partners convicted of domestic abuse to obtain firearms.
3 years ago
Gender roles, primates and Frans de Waal
In his latest book, primatologist Frans de Waal asks the question, "What can the world of apes and monkeys teach us about gender, sex and biology?
Air Date: September 6, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:29Bonus Interview: Tennis great Billie Jean King
This week, we revisit our 2014 interview with international tennis legend and champion for gender equality, Billie Jean King.
Air Date: September 3, 2022 6:00 am
Listen 48:59The legacy of Serena Williams and her final US Open – maybe.
Tennis icon Serena Williams faced an uphill battle with her sister, Venus, when she entered the game more than two decades ago. We look at her obstacles and many victories.
Air Date: September 1, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:15Polly Edelstein, co-founder of Philly Women's Theatre Festival says, theater exists to tell stories, but also to push boundaries.
3 years ago
Listen 5:45Accepting our bodies: positivity, neutrality and self-esteem
We'll talk about the ever-changing, impossible body image standards for men and women of all ages, and how we can feel more confident about ourselves and the way we look.
Air Date: July 27, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:14Regional Roundup: June 27th, 2022
SCOTUS overturns Roe v. Wade; Valerie Biden Owens on her new memoir about her political career and sibling relationship with President Biden; busy week for Philadelphia sports
Air Date: June 27, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:44Pennsylvania AG Josh Shapiro, the Democratic nominee for Pa. governor, rallied in defense of abortion rights at the National Constitution Center on Saturday.
3 years ago
Biden administration moves to expand Title IX protections
The Biden administration proposed a dramatic overhaul of campus sexual assault rules on Thursday.
3 years ago
Pa. is considering a ban on trans athletes. Experts say it’s discriminatory and ‘anti-evidence’
Pa. legislation that would ban transgender student-athletes from participating on teams corresponding with their gender lean on shoddy science and discriminatory ideas.
3 years ago
Amid abortion debate, clinic asks: Who’s caring for moms?
The founder of a midwifery clinic in Mississippi's capital is trying to open the state's first birth center.
3 years ago
More women than ever exhibiting at the Philadelphia Flower Show
The 195-year-old Flower Show has been actively seeking women designers to feature in its annual showcase.
3 years ago
‘Youthphoria’ project celebrates trans and nonbinary joy in Philadelphia
Philadelphia-based photographer Shannon Collins aims to affirm and capture trans and nonbinary joy through Youthphoria photo project.
3 years ago
Listen 1:42LadyBug Music Festival returns to Wilmington, where female artists will be front and center
LadyBug Music Festival founder Gayle Dillman talks about challenges women still face in the music business, advice for artists, and what to expect at the festival this year.
3 years ago
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