Female Firsts: Jovita Idár

Don't underestimate the value of women supporting women. In this classic episode, Anney and Samantha talk the power of uplifting and amplifying the voices of other women.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

In our ongoing look at what is going on with ICE in the US (and elsewhere), we hone in on the numerous issues surrounding detention centers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Samantha shares successes, worries and hopes of her garden. Also talking to your plants is normal and healthy. Really!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

No one knew the real name of the woman living alone on San Nicolas Island, but when she returned to civilization after decades in solitude, she was a hit with the locals at the nearby mission. Known for her exuberance and friendliness, the religious authorities and townsfolk alik ... Show More

JoJo dives deep into her dating history...sharing secrets we've never heard before! She reveals ALL her firsts -- first crush, first kiss, first relationship... Plus, which celebrity couple is her inspiration?! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

As the daughter of Josef Stalin, it's safe to say Svetlana Iosifovna Alliluyeva was never destined for a normal life. Still, no one could have predicted the bizarre globe-trotting adventures she would take as she escaped the Soviet Union and became the world's most famous defecto ... Show More

Sandra introduces you to a man that left his fortune to the study of the afterlife!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Today in Closing Remarks, Steve points out the importance of ladies to life and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Sasheer Zamata is an actress, singer, and comedian.  In this episode, she shares her experiences coming up as a black woman in improv, her time at the Upright Citizens Brigade, and SNL. Similar to all thespians as the SAG and WGA strike continues, we couldn't discuss her upcoming ... Show More

Robert and Kat conclude the story, and the life, of Rafael Trujillo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Every weekday, listeners explore the trials, tragedies, and triumphs of groundbreaking women throughout history who have dramatically shaped the world around us. In each 5 minute episode, we’ll dive into the story behind one woman listeners may or may not know -- but definitely s ... Show More

Maria Spelterini (1853-1912) was a legendary tightrope walker known for being the first and only woman to cross Niagara Gorge on a wire. This month, we're talking about movers and shakers: dancers, stuntwomen, martial artists, and other pioneering women who've used their physical ... Show More