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Kimberly Heckler on “A Woman of Firsts”
On this week’s 51%, we chat with Kimberly Heckler about her book A Woman of Firsts: Margaret Heckler, Political Trailblazer. Kimberly is the daughter-in-law...

Heather Pringle on “The Northwomen”
When most of us think of the Viking Age, we think of its men: powerful warriors sailing ships, building armies, and sacking cities across...

Betsy Leondar-Wright asks 'Is it Racist? Is it Sexist?'
On this week’s 51%, we speak with activist and sociologist Betsy Leondar-Wright about her new book, Is it Racist? Is it Sexist? examining why...

Carol Cleaveland and Michele Waslin on "Private Violence"
On this week’s 51%, we speak with Carol Cleaveland and Michele Waslin, author of Private Violence: Latin American Women and the Struggle for Asylum....

Robert Waldinger on how relationships make "The Good Life"
What makes a good life? According to the world’s longest scientific study of human happiness, our relationships play a key role. On this week’s...

Joelle Kaufman on "Crushing the Cancer Curveball"
On this week’s 51%, we speak with author Joelle Kaufman about her new book Crushing the Cancer Curveball. After helping both her mother and...