Ladies of the Blues

Monopoly is one of the biggest games ever, a cutthroat competition of capitalism often inspiring family rules and bans. But the history of its originator, and its feminist creator, has long been buried. In this classic episode, SMNTY passes go and delves into The Landlord's Game, ... Show More

Hello, Stuff Mom Never Told You Listeners! We want to share a new show you might enjoy, it’s “You’re The Problem... with Yamaneika”!!! About the Show: In this weekly comedic talk show, no topic across culture or current events is safe from Yamaneika’s takes. As anyone who has hea ... Show More

The Blair Witch Project launched a new genre of media and spawned numerous parodies. We investigate the film's impact and feminism (or not) in this classic.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Female blues singers from the 1920s, including: Ma Rainey, Bessie Smith, Eva Taylor, Mamie Smith, Ethyl Waters, Lucille Bogan, Alberta Hunter and Mary Johnson. Songs include: West End Blues, Careless Love, He's Your Dog, But He's Wearing My Collar, Bring It With You, Payroll Blue ... Show More

<p>Hester delves into the lives of the Iconic Black Lesbian and Bisexual Women who helped lay the foundation for Blues Music!</p> <p>Emma chats about how Victorian Doctors in the 19th Century thought bikes would turn women into lesbians. (Yes, you heard that right 😳)</p> <p><br> ... Show More

So much of today’s music takes inspiration from the Blues, but where did Blues music itself come from?Kate is joined by Lamont Jack Pearley - applied folklorist, ethnographer and historian of African American traditional music - who takes us through the history of Blues music, fr ... Show More

A socio-conscious tribute to the strength &amp; beauty of the Black Woman. 

Everyone's heard of James Brown and Stevie Wonder, but how about the women who helped make them who they are? For our last episode of this season, we'll get to know the unsung icons behind some of the most iconic music.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and ... Show More

C'est un cri du fond de l'âme et du haut de leurs instruments que lance le quatuor à cordes féminin. Réputées pour leurs programmes atypiques et engagés, les quatre Néerlandaises du Ragazze Quartet ont consacré leur 9e album But not my soul  - (Mais pas mon âme) aux compositrices ... Show More

The ladies talk about the legends in radio that influenced them. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

One of the very first union strikes in US history was mounted by a group of African American women in the deep South. Listen in and learn all about this little known slice of history.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

Black women are largely responsible for electing America’s next president. They have been one of the Democratic party’s most reliable voting blocs for a long time. Why? Don talks with LaTosha Brown, co-founder of Black Voters Matter, about how their votes were earned in the 2020 ... Show More

<span>The ladies celebrate Black History Month by sharing the stories of two Black women who made history, E. Kitch Childs and Sister Rosetta Tharpe. They also share the stories of Black listeners from our community. Digressions include the war crime of uncut jahhhms, the beauty ... Show More