#1722: Women and Politics | 51%

July 22, 2022 00:29:44
#1722: Women and Politics | 51%
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#1722: Women and Politics | 51%

Jul 22 2022 | 00:29:44

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Show Notes

On this week’s 51%, we stop by a panel commemorating the 174th anniversary of the Seneca Falls Convention, and take a look at the status of women’s rights. We also speak with Amanda Hunter, executive director of the Barbara Lee Family Foundation, about how things are shaping up for women running in this fall’s midterm elections.

Guest: Amanda Hunter, executive director of the Barbara Lee Family Foundation

You can watch the full "New York Women Then & Now" panel here.

51% is a national production of WAMC Northeast Public Radio. It's produced by Jesse King. Our executive producer is Dr. Alan Chartock, and our theme is "Lolita" by the Albany-based artist Girl Blue.

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