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Decoding the Mystery of Female Spies Apr 27, 2011

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When people think of spies, they often picture men like James Bond. Yet throughout history women have also had careers as spies. Listen in to learn more about notable female spies, sex as a espionage tactic, stereotypes and more.

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Are Godmothers taking over the Mafia? Apr 25, 2011

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Breaking the glass ceiling in organized crime may not be anything to celebrate, but it's making headlines all the same. In this episode, Molly and Cristen explore the juicy stories of Italian godmothers running Mafia families while the men are in jail.

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Do men and women doctor differently? Apr 20, 2011

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Ever since women started becoming doctors, studies have scrutinized genders and doctoring styles. Women may spend more time with patients and communicate more easily with them, but that's not the whole story. Tune in to learn more.

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What's the difference between a doula and a midwife? Apr 18, 2011

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Midwives and doulas are often present at natural childbirth. But what do these people actually do? Join Cristen and Molly as they explain the differences between midwives and doulas.

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Do women make better bosses? Apr 13, 2011

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Surveys show that women may possess more of the skills necessary to be a good boss, so why do employees prefer male bosses? Tune in as Molly and Cristen talk about how stereotypical gender traits can affect women hoping to take control of the office.

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Why is nursing women's work? Apr 11, 2011

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When we think of nurses, we think of women. Male nurses are considered anomalies and are often the butt of jokes in pop culture. But why? Tune in as Molly and Cristen take a closer look at medicine and gender.

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Live at SXSW: Polyamory Apr 06, 2011

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Polyamory -- the practice of having intimate relationships with more than one person -- is more common than some might assume. But how does this practice actually work? Listen in as Cristen and Molly cover polyamory live from SXSW.

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Were women tricked into smoking? Apr 04, 2011

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Before the 1920s, it was considered unseemly for women to smoke. However, as cigarette makers realized they were missing half of the potential market, they attempted to convince women that smoking was related to women's liberation movements.

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Royal Wedding Extravaganza Spectacular Mar 30, 2011

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Why are so many people fascinated by royal weddings? In this episode, Cristen and Molly explore the allure of royal weddings: Is the draw of this spectacle restricted to certain members of society? If so, why? Tune in to learn more.

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Am I carrying my own twin? Mar 28, 2011

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Researchers believe that one in eight pregnancies involve twin fetuses -- so why do only one in eighty pregnancies actually result in the birth of twins? In this episode, Molly and Cristen explore the rare phenomenon known as fetus in fetu.

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