http://www.wamc.org/prog-51.html The program about women. en-us 2007 National Productions Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT Fri, 30 Jul 2010 01:40:25 GMT Public Podcaster 30 WAMC/National Productions no 51 Percent, women, feminism, Women in Science, Mary Darcy The program about women. WAMC/National Productions http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1679553 Air Date: 7/29/10 - In this week's 51%, we speak with Rebecca Shambaugh, author of "Leadership Secrets of Hillary Clinton." Manisha Thakor explains why its time to start banking online. And a children's book talks about the war raging on the U.S. southern border. wamc Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/914603/mp3/news/podcast/298/914603.mp3 00:00:00 no 51% THE WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVE Air Date: 7/29/10 - In this week's 51%, we speak with Rebecca Shambaugh, author of "Leadership Secrets of Hillary Clinton." Manisha Thakor explains why its time to start banking online. And a children's book talks about the Air Date: 7/29/10 - In this week's 51%, we speak with Rebecca Shambaugh, author of "Leadership Secrets of Hillary Clinton." Manisha Thakor explains why its time to start banking online. And a children's book talks about the war raging on the U.S. southern border. WAMC/National Productions http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1677149 Air Date: 7/22/10 - Is your cellphone helping support violence in the Congo? Also this week, we meet an Italian grandmother who's taking on the Mafia. And talk with the director of a film about an instrument that did not do what its inventor expected. wamc Thu, 22 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/913472/mp3/news/podcast/298/913472.mp3 00:00:00 no 51% THE WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVE Air Date: 7/22/10 - Is your cellphone helping support violence in the Congo? Also this week, we meet an Italian grandmother who's taking on the Mafia. And talk with the director of a film about an instrument that did not do what its inventor Air Date: 7/22/10 - Is your cellphone helping support violence in the Congo? Also this week, we meet an Italian grandmother who's taking on the Mafia. And talk with the director of a film about an instrument that did not do what its inventor expected. WAMC/National Productions http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1674272 Air Date: 7/15/10 - This week, we look at: reported gender inequality in Europe; a new book about women driven to succeed and excel; and a trip to NYC where there's a project to provide access to quality food for low income families. wamc Thu, 15 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/912299/mp3/news/podcast/298/912299.mp3 00:00:00 no 51% THE WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVE Air Date: 7/15/10 - This week, we look at: reported gender inequality in Europe; a new book about women driven to succeed and excel; and a trip to NYC where there's a project to provide access to quality food for low income families. Air Date: 7/15/10 - This week, we look at: reported gender inequality in Europe; a new book about women driven to succeed and excel; and a trip to NYC where there's a project to provide access to quality food for low income families. WAMC/National Productions http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1667708 Air Date: 7/8/10 - Did you know that lung cancer kills more women than breast cancer? We'll have a feature report. Then, something positive about those plastic credit cards. We also speak with the author of "The Next Generation of Women Leaders." And Nancy Foote joins us with an essay about her grandmother. wamc Thu, 08 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/909568/mp3/news/podcast/298/909568.mp3 00:00:00 no 51% THE WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVE Air Date: 7/8/10 - Did you know that lung cancer kills more women than breast cancer? We'll have a feature report. Then, something positive about those plastic credit cards. We also speak with the author of "The Next Generation of Women Air Date: 7/8/10 - Did you know that lung cancer kills more women than breast cancer? We'll have a feature report. Then, something positive about those plastic credit cards. We also speak with the author of "The Next Generation of Women Leaders." And Nancy Foote joins us with an essay about her grandmother. WAMC/National Productions http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1664884 Air Date: 7/1/10 - This week on 51%, we report on a forum where medical researchers say it's time for medicine to finally understand that the differences between men and women go a lot farther than skin deep. Plus, a memory of not only the bees of summer, but of bees that woke from a winter's nap long enough to remind a little girl that summer would return. wamc Thu, 01 Jul 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/908314/mp3/news/podcast/298/908314.mp3 00:00:00 no 51% THE WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVE Air Date: 7/1/10 - This week on 51%, we report on a forum where medical researchers say it's time for medicine to finally understand that the differences between men and women go a lot farther than skin deep. Plus, a memory of not only the bees Air Date: 7/1/10 - This week on 51%, we report on a forum where medical researchers say it's time for medicine to finally understand that the differences between men and women go a lot farther than skin deep. Plus, a memory of not only the bees of summer, but of bees that woke from a winter's nap long enough to remind a little girl that summer would return. WAMC/National Productions http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1662759 Air Date: 6/24/10 - On this week's edition of 51%, we hear from residents of the Gulf Coast who now face an uncertain future. And Meryl Streep lets down her hair in Italy. wamc Thu, 24 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/907212/mp3/news/podcast/298/907212.mp3 00:00:00 no 51% THE WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVE Air Date: 6/24/10 - On this week's edition of 51%, we hear from residents of the Gulf Coast who now face an uncertain future. And Meryl Streep lets down her hair in Italy. Air Date: 6/24/10 - On this week's edition of 51%, we hear from residents of the Gulf Coast who now face an uncertain future. And Meryl Streep lets down her hair in Italy. WAMC/National Productions http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1659192 Air Date: 6/17/10 - In this week's edition of 51%, we profile a woman whose career combines writing and space exploration. Plus, we'll hear about efforts to underscore the importance of women in third world economies. wamc Thu, 17 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/905765/mp3/news/podcast/298/905765.mp3 00:00:00 no 51% THE WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVE Air Date: 6/17/10 - In this week's edition of 51%, we profile a woman whose career combines writing and space exploration. Plus, we'll hear about efforts to underscore the importance of women in third world economies. Air Date: 6/17/10 - In this week's edition of 51%, we profile a woman whose career combines writing and space exploration. Plus, we'll hear about efforts to underscore the importance of women in third world economies. WAMC/National Productions http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1651074 Air Date: 6/10/10 - The immigration issue is back in the spotlight again. We'll hear from the former head of a national immigration lawyer's group. Then, before your June "I do's", figure out your finances. And we'll tell you why a famous small town hopes to become known for peace, love AND tolerance. wamc Thu, 10 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/902370/mp3/news/podcast/298/902370.mp3 00:00:00 no 51% THE WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVE Air Date: 6/10/10 - The immigration issue is back in the spotlight again. We'll hear from the former head of a national immigration lawyer's group. Then, before your June "I do's", figure out your finances. And Air Date: 6/10/10 - The immigration issue is back in the spotlight again. We'll hear from the former head of a national immigration lawyer's group. Then, before your June "I do's", figure out your finances. And we'll tell you why a famous small town hopes to become known for peace, love AND tolerance. WAMC/National Productions http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1647762 Air Date: 6/3/10 - As the world's attention gets pulled to yet more crises, reports from Haiti indicate further deterioration of conditions - especially for women. Plus, we hear how children on the West Bank are trying to make ends meet by hustling at checkpoints. And an update on the lasting impact of the Rwandan genocide. wamc Thu, 03 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/900876/mp3/news/podcast/298/900876.mp3 00:00:00 no 51% WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVE Air Date: 6/3/10 - As the world's attention gets pulled to yet more crises, reports from Haiti indicate further deterioration of conditions - especially for women. Plus, we hear how children on the West Bank are trying to make ends meet by Air Date: 6/3/10 - As the world's attention gets pulled to yet more crises, reports from Haiti indicate further deterioration of conditions - especially for women. Plus, we hear how children on the West Bank are trying to make ends meet by hustling at checkpoints. And an update on the lasting impact of the Rwandan genocide. WAMC/National Productions http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1643286 Air Date: 5/27/10 - The safety of immigrant women in the U.S. gets attention on Capitol Hill. We also take a look at new students benefiting from the GI Bill. And we travel back in time to the sounds of your life during World War II. wamc Thu, 27 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/899006/mp3/news/podcast/298/899006.mp3 00:00:00 no 51% THE WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVE Air Date: 5/27/10 - The safety of immigrant women in the U.S. gets attention on Capitol Hill. We also take a look at new students benefiting from the GI Bill. And we travel back in time to the sounds of your life during World War II. Air Date: 5/27/10 - The safety of immigrant women in the U.S. gets attention on Capitol Hill. We also take a look at new students benefiting from the GI Bill. And we travel back in time to the sounds of your life during World War II. WAMC/National Productions http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1640062 Air Date: 5/20/10 - A new book explores what the author calls America's war on its mothers. Then, we hear about a new court system in one African country that tries to protect the youngest victims of rape. And a village where the community communicates without making a sound! wamc Thu, 20 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/897717/mp3/news/podcast/298/897717.mp3 00:00:00 no 51% THE WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVE Air Date: 5/20/10 - A new book explores what the author calls America's war on its mothers. Then, we hear about a new court system in one African country that tries to protect the youngest victims of rape. And a village where the community Air Date: 5/20/10 - A new book explores what the author calls America's war on its mothers. Then, we hear about a new court system in one African country that tries to protect the youngest victims of rape. And a village where the community communicates without making a sound! WAMC/National Productions http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1639114 Air Date: 5/13/10 - Wounds can heal. But psychic scars can last forever. Writer, Nancy Foote, speaks for the victims of child abuse. Then, Pioneering artist, Carolee Schneeman discusses art, bodies, and how her work changed that relationship. And author Selena Resvani discusses why it's a bit soon to be celebrating women's equality in the workplace. wamc Thu, 13 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/897311/mp3/news/podcast/298/897311.mp3 00:00:00 no 51% THE WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVE Air Date: 5/13/10 - Wounds can heal. But psychic scars can last forever. Writer, Nancy Foote, speaks for the victims of child abuse. Then, Pioneering artist, Carolee Schneeman discusses art, bodies, and how her work changed that relationship. And Air Date: 5/13/10 - Wounds can heal. But psychic scars can last forever. Writer, Nancy Foote, speaks for the victims of child abuse. Then, Pioneering artist, Carolee Schneeman discusses art, bodies, and how her work changed that relationship. And author Selena Resvani discusses why it's a bit soon to be celebrating women's equality in the workplace. WAMC/National Productions http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1638606 Air Date: 5/6/10 - This week on 51%, if you're thinking the uproar around the health care reform vote was a new peak of partisan fighting, it's a good time to remember how women got the vote. It's a Mother's Day tribute show - with a look at mothers who make hard choices, mothers who make do, and mothers who make the world a better place. wamc Thu, 06 May 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/897099/mp3/news/podcast/298/897099.mp3 00:00:00 no 51% THE WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVE Air Date: 5/6/10 - This week on 51%, if you're thinking the uproar around the health care reform vote was a new peak of partisan fighting, it's a good time to remember how women got the vote. It's a Mother's Day tribute show - with Air Date: 5/6/10 - This week on 51%, if you're thinking the uproar around the health care reform vote was a new peak of partisan fighting, it's a good time to remember how women got the vote. It's a Mother's Day tribute show - with a look at mothers who make hard choices, mothers who make do, and mothers who make the world a better place. WAMC/National Productions http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1637677 Air Date: 4/29/10 - This week, the Omega Institute's Women and Power Conference has scholarships available. Then, Allison Dunne profiles a woman scientist. And in our Artspace corner, we chat with musician, Jill Sobule. wamc Thu, 29 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/896717/mp3/news/podcast/298/896717.mp3 00:00:00 no 51% THE WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVE Air Date: 4/29/10 - This week, the Omega Institute's Women and Power Conference has scholarships available. Then, Allison Dunne profiles a woman scientist. And in our Artspace corner, we chat with musician, Jill Sobule. Air Date: 4/29/10 - This week, the Omega Institute's Women and Power Conference has scholarships available. Then, Allison Dunne profiles a woman scientist. And in our Artspace corner, we chat with musician, Jill Sobule. WAMC/National Productions http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1632956 Air Date: 4/22/10 - Honor killings are an accepted way of life in some countries. But a teen death in Turkey causes a public outcry. Meanwhile, domestic violence in the U.S. remains a leading cause of injury to women. And senior nirvana gets interrupted by some storm clouds. wamc Thu, 22 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/894671/mp3/news/podcast/298/894671.mp3 00:00:00 no 51% THE WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVE Air Date: 4/22/10 - Honor killings are an accepted way of life in some countries. But a teen death in Turkey causes a public outcry. Meanwhile, domestic violence in the U.S. remains a leading cause of injury to women. And senior nirvana gets Air Date: 4/22/10 - Honor killings are an accepted way of life in some countries. But a teen death in Turkey causes a public outcry. Meanwhile, domestic violence in the U.S. remains a leading cause of injury to women. And senior nirvana gets interrupted by some storm clouds. WAMC/National Productions http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1632865 Air Date: 4/15/10 - This week, 51% features a delegate to the UN Commission on the Status of Women. Then a trauma specialist talks about why Haiti still needs help. And an authority on finances has tips for making the most of new credit card regulations. wamc Thu, 15 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/894627/mp3/news/podcast/298/894627.mp3 00:00:00 no 51% THE WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVE Air Date: 4/15/10 - This week, 51% features a delegate to the UN Commission on the Status of Women. Then a trauma specialist talks about why Haiti still needs help. And an authority on finances has tips for making the most of new credit card regulations. Air Date: 4/15/10 - This week, 51% features a delegate to the UN Commission on the Status of Women. Then a trauma specialist talks about why Haiti still needs help. And an authority on finances has tips for making the most of new credit card regulations. WAMC/National Productions http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1631639 Air Date: 4/8/10 - This could be the year the U.S. Congress passes the International Violence Against Women Act. 51% speaks with several supporters, including: Pakistani journalist, Humaira Shahid; Ritu Sharma, Director of Women Thrive Worldwide; Congressman Bill Delahunt of Massachusetts; plus actress and women's rights activist, Ashley Judd. wamc Thu, 08 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/894137/mp3/news/podcast/298/894137.mp3 00:00:00 no 51% THE WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVE Air Date: 4/8/10 - This could be the year the U.S. Congress passes the International Violence Against Women Act. 51% speaks with several supporters, including: Pakistani journalist, Humaira Shahid; Ritu Sharma, Director of Women Thrive Worldwide; Air Date: 4/8/10 - This could be the year the U.S. Congress passes the International Violence Against Women Act. 51% speaks with several supporters, including: Pakistani journalist, Humaira Shahid; Ritu Sharma, Director of Women Thrive Worldwide; Congressman Bill Delahunt of Massachusetts; plus actress and women's rights activist, Ashley Judd. WAMC/National Productions http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1629683 Air Date: 4/1/10 - 51% talks with a woman internationally known for her peace work. We'll also get up close and personal with one of the millions of women who inspired the creation of Rosie the Riveter. And Manisha Thakor has tips for doing that business meal on a budget. wamc Thu, 01 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/893246/mp3/news/podcast/298/893246.mp3 00:00:00 no 51% THE WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVE Air Date: 4/1/10 - 51% talks with a woman internationally known for her peace work. We'll also get up close and personal with one of the millions of women who inspired the creation of Rosie the Riveter. And Manisha Thakor has tips for doing that Air Date: 4/1/10 - 51% talks with a woman internationally known for her peace work. We'll also get up close and personal with one of the millions of women who inspired the creation of Rosie the Riveter. And Manisha Thakor has tips for doing that business meal on a budget. WAMC/National Productions http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1624470 Air Date: 3/25/10 - This week's show takes a look back during the last part of Women's History Month, and International Women's Day. We'll talk with one of the first women to serve as a B-25 bomber pilot in WW II. Then Dr. Jennifer Browdy de Hernandez visits from Bard College at Simon's Rock. And we speak with Connecticut Poet Laureate, Marilyn Nelson, about her book honoring the International Sweethearts of Rhythm. wamc Thu, 25 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/891055/mp3/news/podcast/298/891055.mp3 00:00:00 no 51% THE WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVE Air Date: 3/25/10 - This week's show takes a look back during the last part of Women's History Month, and International Women's Day. We'll talk with one of the first women to serve as a B-25 bomber pilot in WW II. Then Dr. Jennifer Air Date: 3/25/10 - This week's show takes a look back during the last part of Women's History Month, and International Women's Day. We'll talk with one of the first women to serve as a B-25 bomber pilot in WW II. Then Dr. Jennifer Browdy de Hernandez visits from Bard College at Simon's Rock. And we speak with Connecticut Poet Laureate, Marilyn Nelson, about her book honoring the International Sweethearts of Rhythm. WAMC/National Productions http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=article&ARTICLE_ID=1622147 Air Date: 3/18/10 - 51% talks with Lisa Dodson, author of The Moral Underground: How Ordinary Americans Subvert an Unfair Economy. Then domestic violence is back in the news. Bijoyeta Das reports on the problem among immigrant women. And Manisha Thakor has tips for navigating income tax season. wamc Thu, 18 Mar 2010 04:00:00 GMT http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/.jukebox/media/wamc/890020/mp3/news/podcast/298/890020.mp3 00:00:00 no 51% THE WOMEN'S PERSPECTIVE Air Date: 3/18/10 - 51% talks with Lisa Dodson, author of The Moral Underground: How Ordinary Americans Subvert an Unfair Economy. Then domestic violence is back in the news. Bijoyeta Das reports on the problem among immigrant women. And Manisha Air Date: 3/18/10 - 51% talks with Lisa Dodson, author of The Moral Underground: How Ordinary Americans Subvert an Unfair Economy. Then domestic violence is back in the news. Bijoyeta Das reports on the problem among immigrant women. And Manisha Thakor has tips for navigating income tax season. WAMC/National Productions