How did women pedal their way to emancipation?
Susan B. Anthony once said the bicycle deserved all of the credit for women's emancipation. Women had to fight restrictive clothing and stereotypes to take part in the bike craze of the 1890's. Tune i...
11 Maj 201120min
Skygirls, Stewards and Flight Attendants
In 1930, the first stewardess was hired. Stewardesses had to be young, unmarried and within certain height and weight guidelines. To get rid of these rules, stewardesses and stewards had to take on th...
4 Maj 201123min
Are soap operas underrated in TV history?
It's no secret that some people think soap operas are just junky TV for housewives. But is that true? Join Cristen and Molly as they trace the history and evolution of soap operas and see how these sh...
2 Maj 201123min
Decoding the Mystery of Female Spies
When people think of spies, they often picture men like James Bond. Yet throughout history women have also had careers as spies. Listen in to learn more about notable female spies, sex as a espionage ...
27 Apr 201120min
Are Godmothers taking over the Mafia?
Breaking the glass ceiling in organized crime may not be anything to celebrate, but it's making headlines all the same. In this episode, Molly and Cristen explore the juicy stories of Italian godmothe...
25 Apr 201120min
Do men and women doctor differently?
Ever since women started becoming doctors, studies have scrutinized genders and doctoring styles. Women may spend more time with patients and communicate more easily with them, but that's not the whol...
20 Apr 201118min
What's the difference between a doula and a midwife?
Midwives and doulas are often present at natural childbirth. But what do these people actually do? Join Cristen and Molly as they explain the differences between midwives and doulas. Learn more about...
18 Apr 201120min
Do women make better bosses?
Surveys show that women may possess more of the skills necessary to be a good boss, so why do employees prefer male bosses? Tune in as Molly and Cristen talk about how stereotypical gender traits can ...
13 Apr 201119min
