Yesterday

How Did Weasels Get a Bad Rap?

Weasels have a bad reputation among bird farmers and have been cast as literal villains in books and cartoons, but they can actually help control vermin populations -- and ferrets can make great pets. Learn more about various types of weasels (including why they dance) in today's ... Show More

15m 38s

Aug 17

How Did Napoleon I, the Emperor of the French, Rise and Fall?

In the midst of the French Revolution, Napoleon Bonaparte rode his hubris straight into an emperorship, but he was fated to fail. Learn how he came to power twice, why Waterloo was his downfall, and why he actually wasn't that short in today's episode of BrainStuff, based on thes ... Show More

15m 9s

Aug 15

BrainStuff Classics: How Did Alchemy Create Chemistry?

Alchemists may have never turned lead into gold, but they did create the field of chemistry. Learn how the study of alchemy worked in today's classic episode of BrainStuff, based on this article: https://science.howstuffworks.com/alchemy-to-chemistry.htmSee omnystudio.com/listene ... Show More

7m 12s

Jul 2020

Maya Angelou

Learn about the famous author and poet who helped the Civil Rights Movement and changed the world with her inspiring words and life story.👉 Subscribe to get our free e-book! 📚📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15% o ... Show More

10m 41s

Sep 2024

Selects: Rosa Parks: Agent of Change

Rosa Parks finishes out our Black History Month episodes in grand fashion. While most know her from that fateful day on the Montgomery city bus, she actually had a long life as an advocate, protestor and agent of change. Join us via this classic episode as we celebrate one of Ame ... Show More

50m 48s

Mar 2021

March 3, 2021: Audre Lorde, Activist & Author

From a monumental figure in feminism and civil rights, today’s quote is an expression of radical awareness, empathy and solidarity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

2m 52s

Nov 2023

Feminists Around the World: Amira Osman Hamed

Today we're talking about feminist political activist and engineer Amira Osman.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9m 9s

Jul 2024

23 | I’m Different | Fannie Lou Hamer’s Voting Revolution

After getting arrested by racist police and being beaten to near death, Fannie puts her fight for voting rights into high gear. With the help of fellow activists, Fannie forms her own political party, the MFDP (Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party), and appears on live television ... Show More

42m 36s

Oct 2020

Fashion History Mystery #53: Suffragist Herstory: Miss Mabel Ping-Hua Lee

On this week's minisode we delve into the incredible life of suffragist Mable Ping-Hua Lee, the activist who dedicated her life to the suffrage movement and women's rights despite the fact she may have never received the right to vote herself. Learn more about your ad-choices ... Show More

13m 54s

Jul 2022

Changemakers Around the World: Neema Namadamu

Today we celebrate advocate for women and disability rights and environmental activist Neema Namadamu, her work, and how her mother inspired her.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8m 57s

Jan 2021

Gloria Steinem

What's Her Story with Sam & Amy speaks with legendary writer, lecturer, political activist, and feminist organizer Gloria Steinem. In this episode, Steinem shares prolific insights on democratizing the family structure, the importance of young girls playing sports, the "fan-fucki ... Show More

42m 11s

Jun 2025

The Woman Behind The New Deal

From Social Security and the minimum wage to exit signs and fire escapes, Frances Perkins transformed how people in the U.S. lived and worked. Today on the show: how a middle class do-gooder became one of the savviest and most powerful people in American politics — and built the ... Show More

48m 48s

How Did Fannie Lou Hamer Work?