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How “Thelma & Louise” Redefined The Roles Of Women In Hollywood

July 12, 2017 Culture, Race/Identity

Becky Aikman joins us to talk about the film’s unlikely path from script to screen – and about why more than 25 years later Hollywood is still gun shy when it comes to female-led casts.

Rwandan Women Rising

July 10, 2017 Global Issues, Race/Identity

Swanee Hunt joins us to talk about the lessons we can learn from the Rwandan women who helped rebuild the country after the 1994 genocide.

A Saudi Woman Takes The Wheel

June 22, 2017 Race/Identity

Manal al-Sharif grew up in Mecca as a member of a fundamentalist family. She joins us to talk about being a feminist in a patriarchy.

The Legacy Of Loving

June 7, 2017 Politics, Race/Identity

Sheryll Cashin joins us to talk about how the ruling in Loving v. Virginia continues to pave the way for a more inclusive society.

A Look At Ramadan

June 6, 2017 Best of Think, Culture, Race/Identity

Ahmed Ali Akbar joins us to talk about the customs that make up Ramadan – and about how his participation in them has evolved through his life.

Islamophobia In America

May 23, 2017 Race/Identity

Erik Love joins us to make the case that bolstering universal civil rights – rather than seeking protection for vulnerable groups – is actually the most effective way to help Muslim Americans.

Every Body Yoga

May 19, 2017 Health, Race/Identity

Jessamyn Stanley joins us to talk about how people like her are expanding the world of yoga.

A Conversation With NPR’s Code Switch Team

May 12, 2017 Race/Identity

Gene Demby, Adrian Florido and Juleyka Lantigua-Williams join us to talk about reporting on race.

How America Became Segregated

May 10, 2017 Economics, Race/Identity

Richard Rothstein of the Economic Policy Institute joins us to talk about the cumulative impact of racial zoning policies.

Michael Eric Dyson’s Sermon To White America

May 8, 2017 Race/Identity

Michael Eric Dyson joins us to talk about the difficult conversations that need to happen in order to heal racial divides.

Inside The World Of Competitive Spelling

April 24, 2017 Language, Race/Identity

Vauhini Vara joins us to talk about why the Scripps National Spelling Bee has been dominated by Indian-American competitors.

The Journey Of Ellen Johnson Sirleaf

April 10, 2017 History, Race/Identity

Helene Cooper joins us to talk about the extraordinary life of the first democratically elected female president in African history.