Brownie Wise revolutionized how we store our food. She was one of the first female corporate executives in U.S. history. But she’s not a household name. This week on our series
Hidden Histories,
the rise and fall of the queen of plastics—and one of corporate America's most dramatic betrayals. (This episode originally aired in 2025)
Guests:Alison Clarke, author of
Tupperware, the Promise of Plastic in 1950s AmericaBob Kealing, author of
Life of the Party: The Remarkable Story of How Brownie Wise Built, and
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