Ranked #1
Olympe de Gouges
Olympe de Gouges
This podcast recounts the peculiar life and work of French playwright-turned-activist, Olympe de Gouges. We take a deepe... Read more
27 May 2021
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17mins
Ranked #2
Zora Neale Hurston
Zora Neale Hurston
This episode explores the life and work of pioneering African American writer and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston. As ... Read more
12 May 2021
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23mins
Ranked #3
Nisia Floresta
Nisia Floresta
This episode explores the work of a 19th century Brazilian feminist who promoted the education of women in Brazil and wh... Read more
12 May 2021
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32mins
Ranked #4
bell hooks
bell hooks
This episode looks at the life of bell hooks and offers some commentary on her important work Ain’t I a Woman.
12 May 2021
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20mins
Ranked #5
Hypatia
Hypatia
This episode explores the mysterious figure of Hypatia who is thought to be the first mathematician.
11 May 2021
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17mins
Ranked #6
Kathryn Sophia Belle
Kathryn Sophia Belle
This episode explores the work of Kathryn Sophia Belle, a contemporary philosopher who has organised the Collegium of Bl... Read more
11 May 2021
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15mins
Ranked #7
Beverly McLachlin
Beverly McLachlin
This episode charts the contributions of the first woman chief justice of the Canadian Supreme Court, Beverly McLachlin,... Read more
11 May 2021
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17mins
Ranked #8
Aspasia
Aspasia
This episode explores the life and presumed work and influence of Aspasia, companion to Pericles, in 5th century BCE Ath... Read more
11 May 2021
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15mins
Ranked #9
Emma Goldmann
Emma Goldmann
This episode sketches the life and activism of notable 20th century anarchist Emma Goldmann
11 May 2021
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15mins
Ranked #10
Fanny Raoul
Fanny Raoul
This episode offers an introduction to a staunch defender of women’s rights living in a time of great political upheaval... Read more
11 May 2021
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18mins