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Miriam Udel on 'worldmaking' through Yiddish children's literature
On this week's 51%, we speak with Emory University Professor Miriam Udel about how a 20th Century movement of Yiddish literature strived to help...
Brianne Brinker on 'Skating Out of the Vault'
On this week's 51%, we hear from author Brianne Brinker, assistant athletic director at Union College, about her experience coming out and transitioning as...
Lisa DiGiovanni on the dangers of 'Militarized Masculinity' — and the leaders who thrive on it
On this week's 51%, we speak with Keene State College Professor Dr. Lisa DiGiovanni about "militarized masculinity," and the connection between authoritarianism, state violence,...
Dr. Heather Hirsch on perimenopause and hormone therapy
The Food & Drug Administration recently decided to remove "black box" warnings from the packaging of hormonal therapies used to treat symptoms of menopause....
Allison Daminger talks 'What's on Her Mind?'
On this week's 51%, we speak with Allison Daminger, professor of sociology at the University of Wisconsin, about her research into "cognitive" household labor,...
Wu Man of Silkroad on storytelling through music
On this week's 51%, we hear from pipa virtuoso Wu Man about her work with the famous Silkroad ensemble, and the group’s latest tour...