Women Of The Hour

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Choice: Season 2, Episode 5 Dec 15, 2016

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In this episode, stories of reproductive choice. We hear from a woman with no children, a mother of ten children, and everything in between!

Trauma & Triumph: Season 2, Episode 4 Dec 08, 2016

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This week, Lena sits down with Geneva Reed-Veal to discuss the legacy of her daughter, Sandra Bland, who died in police custody in 2015. They talk about action, activism, and forgiveness in the wake of an unimaginable tragedy.

Solitude Bonus Episode: Sylvia Rivera Dec 04, 2016

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In this bonus episode, Lena brings us 1989 audio of trans revolutionary Sylvia Rivera. Sylvia discusses her participation in the Stonewall Riots, which are credited with launching the LGBT civil rights movement.

Solitude: Season 2, Episode 3 Dec 01, 2016

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This week Lena talks about solitude, loneliness and isolation. Fun! We talk to an astronaut, a historical reenactor, a widow who is visited by her husband's ghost, and more.

Faith & Spirituality Bonus Episode: Lena and Carroll Dunham Nov 28, 2016

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In this week's bonus episode, Lena and her dad discuss hallucinogenics, art, philosophy and spirituality.

Faith & Spirituality: Season 2, Episode 2 Nov 24, 2016

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In this episode, Lena talks faith and spirituality. We hear about the complicated sex life of a Mormon lady, get dating tips from a Muslim woman, talk to a psychic, and more.

Trapped Bonus Episode: I Love You Nov 20, 2016

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In this bonus episode, men in San Quentin State Prison talk about learning to say "I love you."

Trapped: Season 2, Episode 1 Nov 17, 2016

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Lena is back with Season Two! This week we're talking about captivity, feeling trapped, and breaking free. We'll talk to a woman who found love while incarcerated, a reporter who lived through a kidnapping in North Korea, a writer who can't stop getting trapped in elevators, and many more!

Season 2: Preview Nov 15, 2016

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Women of the Hour is back with ten brand new episodes! Here's a little preview of what's to come.

Nasty Women of the Hour: The Election Special Nov 01, 2016

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On this special election episode, Lena and Sarah Sophie Flicker gather a super-panel of women to discuss this year's election, including Sarah Jones, Michaela Angela Davis, Linda Sarsour, Rebecca Traister, and Collier Meyerson. Plus, we’ve got a Supreme Court radio drama, Lena talks to Janet Mock and Geneva Reed-Veal, and much more!

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