Frances Perkins: Influential and Unknown

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<p>Rice may be the most eaten food on the planet, accounting for 50% of the caloric intake of Asian countries and 25% worldwide. Learn all about this edible cereal crop today.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information. ... Show More

<p>Tune in to this classic episode to learn all about the legendary NYC Rockettes, who actually got their start in Missouri.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p> 

<p>Anna and Shereen of the podcast Ethnically Ambiguous dish on their experiences being raised by immigrant parents in the United States.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See ... Show More

A woman named Aly believes someone or something might have been following her throughout her life and looking out for her. Later, an entity her boyfriend sees in the night, confirms her suspicions. To see photos related to this episode, click here Subscribe to Otherworld on Pat ... Show More

<p>Dani Shapiro reveals what it feels like to uncover a family secret and how that secret leads to self-exploration.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com</a><p>See <a href="https://omny ... Show More

Two American icons of social justice, the Reverend and Jackie have trailblazed across history and endured threats — all the while raising their children and keeping their family intact.  Hear their lessons of courage through world events, infidelity, forgiveness and keeping the f ... Show More

<p>The Chevalier d'Éon was a diplomat, spy, traitor, and international celebrity. She's also sometimes regarded as one of the most prominent transgender figures in European history.</p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com">htt ... Show More

<p>Empress Elisabeth of Austria, better known as Sisi, is often considered the public's "favorite" member of the Habsburgs. She only reluctantly carried out her duties, but her murder created an outcry across Europe -- and the story doesn't end there.</p><p> </p> Learn more about ... Show More

This 2018 classics covers Dr. Susan La Flesche Picotte, who was the first Native American woman to earn a medical degree. She lived at a time when a lot of change was happening in the United States as a whole, and among Native Americans and the Omaha tribe she was part of specifi ... Show More

<p>Recently, some elite American gymnasts gave some heartbreaking testimony about the FBI's mishandling of their allegations against Larry Nassar. Anney and Samantha give an update on what's going on. </p><p> </p> Learn more about your ad-choices at <a href="https://www.iheartpod ... Show More

<p>On this episode of <em>Our American Stories</em>, <strong>Dennis Peterson</strong> shares the story of his maternal grandmother's hands which revealed a lot about her. <strong>Audie Murphy's</strong> story is one of the quintessential American stories; yet, chances are, many A ... Show More

Today we revisit a 2014 episode. Dr. Blackwell had no interest in medicine as a child. But she paved the way for women who came after her and changed the face of medicine in the U.S. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listen ... Show More