Digging Up Women Archaeologists
Where are the women in archaeology? What is the 'Indiana Jones effect'? Join Caroline and Cristen as they explore the lives of Agatha Christie and other notable women in archaeology. Learn more about...
21 Maj 201225min
How Rehab Works
Every year, a few celebrities take a trip to the Betty Ford Clinic -- but who was Betty Ford? In this episode, Caroline and Cristen explore the mainstreaming of drug/alcohol rehab programs, as well as...
16 Maj 201229min
Are women more prone to addiction?
Did you know that female addiction tends to "telescope," intensifying more quickly than male addiction? Doctors are just now understanding sex differences in substance abuse and addiction behaviors. L...
14 Maj 201226min
What are SlutWalks?
SlutWalks have drawn a lot of attention -- but what are they? What is the etymology of "slut," and should women reclaim it? Join Cristen and Caroline as they explore the history of SlutWalk activism, ...
9 Maj 201229min
Uncomfortable Histories of High School Prom
In 2012, U.S. parents will spend $1,087 to send their children to prom. It's a big business, but how did it get started? Caroline and Cristen recount the checkered past of the prom, including racial s...
7 Maj 201229min
When should parents talk to their kids about sex?
Does "the talk" make a difference in teen sexual behavior? Is it true that 40 percent of adolescents get "the talk" after they've already engaged in sexual intercourse? How should parents talk about s...
2 Maj 201226min
Q&A with Heterosexuality Historian Hanne Blank
In this episode, Hanne Blank discusses her new book, "Straight: A Surprisingly Brief History of Heterosexuality." The term "heterosexual" was coined in 1868. Tune in to learn more about heterosexualit...
30 Apr 201237min
Are introverts undervalued?
Susan Cain's book "Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking" has generated a surge of interest in introverts. But are introverts getting a fair shake? Join Caroline and Criste...
25 Apr 201234min
