After her creator died, Wonder Woman strayed quite a bit from where she began. She had her wings clipped by the censors in the 1950s, and lost her powers entirely in the 1960s. It took Gloria Steinem, Ms. Magazine, and the 1970s to bring Wonder Woman back to her feminist roots.
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Apr 10
Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Do-over, Part Two
Laura Ingalls Wilder's books inspired us as children with a fascination for history. And her story has been with us since the beginning of the podcast, all of those years ago. She has deserved a second look from us for a long time! In part two of our series, we leave the Laura we ... Show More
1h 36m
Mar 26
Laura Ingalls Wilder: The Do-over, Part One
Once upon a time, back in 2011, we shared the story of Laura Ingalls Wilder, beloved author of the Little House series and chronicler of life on the US prairie in the late 1800s. Now, 15 years later, we thought it was time to revisit her with our 2026 eyes (and the mountain of in ... Show More
2h 6m
Jun 2017
William Moulton Marston & the Creation of Wonder Woman
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43m 38s
Oct 2020
Gutsy Women (with Gloria Steinem and Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha)
By now it’s an all-too-familiar phenomenon: A woman who dares to defy stereotypes or step out of her “place” gets called “shrill,” “bossy,” “ambitious,” or worse. But more often than not, those are the women who get the job done. Hillary talks to feminist activist Gloria Steinem ... Show More
44m 3s
Dec 2019
The Life of Margaret, Brewer of London
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44m 22s
Jan 2015
The Glamorous Strongwoman
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28m 52s
May 2024
Angelina Jolie: Woman, Interrupted | Blood Ties | 223
<p>From her goth girl beginnings to her headline-grabbing love life, Angelina was always too edgy for Hollywood. But when Hollywood leaves her disappointed, she discovers a deeper purpose outside the industry as a humanitarian and adoptive mom. </p><p>Listen to Even The Rich ... Show More
45m 46s
Sep 2022
The Queen of Clean | No Sex, Please! | 1
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48m 2s