Women's History Month

Making sure that women's voices are heard

Katherine Kitterman takes a closer look at women's suffrage. Mona Siegel looks at the impact of the Paris Peace talks of 1919 on women's suffrage around the world. Rachel Wadham discusses some of the best books for young readers about women's suffrage.

President Jimmy Carter said, “The achievements, leadership, courage, strength, and love of the women who built America was as vital as that of the men whose names we know so well.” This episode features Judith Black, stories from Story Corps and an interview with Jen Christensen, Project Manager of Utah's Better Days 2020 organization.

Naomi Watkins and Katherine Kitterman from Utah's Better Days 2020 project discuss the initiative to incorporate Utah women's unique history into the state's K-12 curriculum.

Books to Celebrate International Women’s Day

How relevant is women's suffrage today?

We here at The Apple Seed love stories about wise kings, powerful lumberjacks, all other kinds of larger than life male heroes. However, we also know that the world is full of wise and strong women and they too can make for interesting story protagonists.

Patricia Fara wants to redefine the legacy of Rosalind Franklin. Georgina Ferry recounts the life of famed scientist Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin and her life's work to understand how insulin works.

The Power of Black Women in the Struggle for Civil Rights

Ever wondered what its like juggling school and being a single mom?

Stories about the wit and wisdom of women.

Three years jailed in an insane asylum could not silence this woman nor her quest for women's rights.

Is there inequality between men and women? How do we recognize and rectify it?

The Mother of Thanksgiving and wives of POWs who brought their husbands home

This trio of women advocated for the civil rights of underrepresented groups.

In the late 19th century, female reporters went undercover to investigate fraud and abuse.

Some Victorian women went into trances in the public square, and, through the voices of the dead, advocated for women’s rights, for abolition, and even for presidential candidates.

How has the pandemic affected women's career advancement?

Women’s Sports Get as Much News Attention Today as the Got in the 1980s

Have you wondered what are some of the challenges faced by women on politics?

You’re Doing It Wrong! Mom-Shaming in America

Do you feel like your time for a career has passed you?

How the pandemic has affected women in the workplace

Do We Need More Women in Police Departments?

Why women are so underrepresented as surgeons

Women Get Top Billing in Ultimate Fighting, But Equal Treatment is Elusive

How women are being impacted financially by COVID-19

Surprising Roles Women Fill in Mexican Drug Cartels

Dr. Joseph Khabbaza explains how to stay safe while voting, Carrie Ann Rhodes talks about ways to have a fun, safe Halloween, Shannon Cox discusses how her organization helps women rebuild their lives, Arlene Pellicane gives tips for helping your kids manage their screen-time, Jennifer Mackin talks about how COVID is affecting businesswomen.