The Canadian-born First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid joins Jann to talk about her book Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How They Are Changing the World, a book about a tiny country leading gender equality world-wide. She inspires Jann, Sarah and Adam to have a discussion about taking risks and finding a fulfilling life.
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Mar 20
Dr. Jann vs. AI Jann vs. Power Washing Jann
Jann, Caitlin & Sarah reunite without a guest. Jann tells stories of the bear in her yard, Caitlin catches everyone up on her house-hunting challenges, and Sarah talks about her birthday week! Jann also tells her co-hosts about a freak-accident with a knife, and we'll remind you ... Show More
51m 28s
Mar 2022
We travel to Iceland with its first lady on International Women's Day
There is an Icelandic word, sprakkar, that means outstanding women - and those women are at the heart of the book Secrets Of The Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women And How They Are Changing The World. Iceland's first lady and author, Eliza Reid, interviewed women from all wa ... Show More
8m 17s
Jul 2021
Rachel Weisz; Euro 2020; Kanya d’Almeida; Abortion in Northern Ireland; Emily Rapp Black
Rachel Weisz seems to have had constant work in the film industry since the early nineties. She's been in all kind of films: historical, action, science fiction, serious, art-house. Now she's diving into the world of superheroes with the new Marvel film, 'Black Widow'. Anita spea ... Show More
57m 24s
Jan 2022
Weekend Woman's Hour: Sarah Ransome, Sheila Watt-Cloutier, Donna Ward
British woman Sarah Ransome says she wanted to be at Ghislaine Maxwell trial when it started: not to testify but to see justice take its course. Like the four women who gave evidence, she says she's also a victim of Epstein's and Maxwell's. She tells us more about her story and H ... Show More
57m 39s
May 2022
Prodigies: Anna Elizabeth Dickinson
Anna Elizabeth Dickinson (1842-1932) was, for a time, one of the most famous women in the U.S. A skilled orator, she delivered speeches across the country, passionately advocating for women’s rights and the abolition of slavery–earning her the name America’s Joan of Arc.History c ... Show More
8m 28s
May 2023
BONUS: Cast Interview: Icelandic Wedding & Creepy Dolls
Our lovely cast members got married this month at their beautiful home in Iceland. They met while recording Dark Dice & The White Vault. In this episode we chat about Iceland, Vestmannaeyjar (Westman Islands), wedding hijinks, a bird called the Hrossagaukur (https://en.wikipedia. ... Show More
50m 41s
Dec 2019
Beautiful Minds: Carol Gilligan
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
4m 28s
Jun 2022
Paula Rego Remembered, Cressida Cowell, Elif Shafak, Stones In His Pockets
Artist Paula Rego remembered. Following the sad news today of the death of one of the most important figurative painters of our times, we look back on her life and work with art critic Louisa Buck.Outgoing Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell on why she’s pushing the government to ... Show More
42m 18s