Tanya Tagaq creates art that connects people to their past and celebrates all that’s possible in the present and future. She is a throat singer, a musician, a painter, novelist, and advocate for Indigenous people everywhere.
This podcast is a production of Rebel Girls. It’s based on the book series Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls. This story was produced ... Show More
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Grace Hopper Read by Randi Zuckerberg
In this episode, the Queen of Code! Navy Rear Admiral Grace Hopper was the third-ever programmer for the world’s first programmable computer, the Mark I. Through her years of service to the U.S. Navy and private business, including during World War II, Grace helped push the bound ... Show More
20m 27s
Jul 17
What Do Golf, Tennis & Softball Have In Common This Week?
This week, historic records are broken by athletes AND fans. The lowest round in LPGA history was played, the WNBA and NWSL broke attendance records, and memorable comebacks in the AUSL and LOVB. The Weekly Sports Show has it all, plus a new, nostalgic A’Two rendition, AUSL compe ... Show More
10m 56s
Jul 16
Get to Know Olympic Runner Alysia Montaño
Alysia Montaño, Olympic bronze medalist, world champion, and American record holder, talks about the story behind wearing her iconic flower, running while eight months pregnant, and what it took to win the national championship just six months after having a baby. She also talks ... Show More
9m 53s
Jun 2023
Chosen Family in Queer Narratives Like 'Fire Island,' 'The L Word,' and 'Pose' | What About Your Friends?
Erika is joined by writer and creative Tara Aquino to talk about how friends become chosen family in queer narratives like 'Fire Island,' 'The L Word,' 'Pose,' and more.
If you have any thoughts about chosen family or anything else we talk about, email us at whataboutyourfriendsp ... Show More
31m 20s
Nov 2023
Immersive Remix: "The Takeback Tango" by Rebecca Roanhorse
A teenage thief embarks on a mission to reclaim her people's sacred treasures. First published in A UNIVERSE OF WISHES in 2020 in the United States by Crown Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children’s Books, a division of Penguin Random House, LLC, New York. Fi ... Show More
41m 49s
Mar 2023
Written in the Stars - feat. Tallie Medel
<p>Tallie Medel (Everything Everywhere All At Once, Cocoon Central Dance Team) headlines this Moroccan Jewish tale about how pursuing your passion can be music to everyone’s ears.</p>
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29m 4s
Oct 2020
Sink or Swim, una nueva leyenda de La Llorona
Today's episode is special guest story from our friends at Girl Tales! It's written by Monet Hurst-Mendoza, features performances by Jen Anaya, Jacqueline Guillen, Annie Henk, and Benjamin Manno, and is produced by Chad Chenail and executive produced by Rebecca Cunningham.
Girl ... Show More
25m 8s
Oct 2022
Hi, I'm the Author, it's Me
A published author has entered the O.R. and it’s our own Tanya Rad! We hear everything about her upcoming book and how a Scrubber helped it all come together.
We HAVE to break down “Midnights” by Taylor Swift, and now that Becca and Tanya have had a few days to digest the lyric ... Show More
51m 32s