logo
episode-header-image
Nov 2013
41m 40s

Women in Tech

iHeartPodcasts
About this episode

Why are fewer women than ever before pursuing computer science degrees? Lauren Vogelbaum of TechStuff stops by the show to discuss the tech industry's gender gap and whether the "brogrammer" culture is a sexist reality.

Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Up next
Aug 23
SMNTY Classics: Anne of Green Gables
In this classic episode, SMNTY searches for bosom buddies and kindred spirits with the beloved 1985 series Anne of Green Gables.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
55m 35s
Aug 22
Female Firsts: Lena Richard
Yves joins us to dish on the trailblazing accomplishments of Black cook Lena Richard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
38m 17s
Aug 21
Happy Hour #182: Pre-Con
It's that time of year again: Anney is off to Dragon Con. We chat about some anxieties, some hopes, and cosplay predictions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
14m 32s
Recommended Episodes
Mar 2022
Why Tech Needs Women to Change the World
Neveen Awad, the daughter of an engineer, learned early in life “how fun it was to make machines do something.” As the only computer science major in her graduating class at college and later a PhD, she eventually realized that she did not want to spend her days coding. Awad beca ... Show More
20m 18s
Apr 2018
Basel Meets Elissa Freiha [Startups, Women in Tech, #MeToo movements]
Raw and unfiltered, this is my conversation with the passionate and energetic Elissa Freiha, the founder of WOMENA, a company dedicated to increasing female representation in the tech industry. We talk about Tech, making things happen, startups and the #MeToo, #TimesUp movements. ... Show More
1h 6m
May 2023
The Internalized Sexism of AI
Cue SZA’s “Ghost in the Machine” this week because we are talking all about AI (artificial intelligence). We talk about how most of the AI we interact with on a daily basis were assigned the female gender and how we often treat them poorly. Please leave a rating and review for th ... Show More
29m 43s
Aug 2019
Why Aren’t There Female CPR Mannequins?
Research shows that women are less likely to receive CPR when they need it, and fixing that might require introducing training mannequins with breasts. Learn about a project that’s trying to help in this episode of BrainStuff. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.ihear ... Show More
5m 17s
Apr 2021
DISINFORMED: Boys are being radicalized by sexist, racist online networks and she went undercover to expose them
Sometimes called “The Manosphere,” a network of sexist, racist online communities are taking advantage of algorithms to indoctrinate young men into extreme ideology. Everyday Feminism creator Laura Bates researched these spaces for her book Men Who Hate: From Incels to Pickup Art ... Show More
36m 58s
Aug 2021
Gender Questions
Are women nicer than men or nah? We get a reenactment from Steve and Carla. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
6m 22s
Mar 2020
Intimate Areas
What is sexual health and wellness? Why is it essential?Dr Christopher Asandra joins Brooke, Meghan and Lila to enlighten us by discussing hormone replacement, cosmetic procedures, and sexual dysfunction with the ladies. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodca ... Show More
42m 13s
Jul 2021
Why Women Are Tired
Carla has something to say about the discrepancy between the genders around a certain subject. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio ... Show More
1m 50s
Nov 2019
Relationship Wednesday Topic
"Women don't lie, men don't listen." What do you think? Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 
4m 43s
Sep 2022
Hollywood’s (Still) Embarrassing Gender Gap
Hollywood has a reputation for being a fairly progressive industry, but when it comes to gender equality, there is still plenty of work to do. Matt is joined by CNBC's senior media & tech correspondent Julia Boorstin to talk about her new book, ‘When Women Lead,’ and discuss the ... Show More
32m 24s